In this episode Jim does a Q and A on OneNote Class Notebook with guest "expert" teachers Gabrielle Brannigan and Sarah Peterson. 01:00  OneNote Versions 07:10  Class Note Book tab and Learning Tools 13:10  Questions and Problems 17:20  Content Library Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode Dan, Jim and Maria discuss the end of the most unique 2019-2020 school year! 01:45  Recap of Things We Learned 04:30  COVID 19 Emergency Remote Learning 08:00  District Knowledge Base 12:05  How things will Change Going Forward 16:30  Learning Opportunities Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode Jim and Erin Quintero interview Peter Nowak author of Humans 3.0: The Upgrading of the Species. 01:18  Peter joins the show 03:55  Does He Still Feel the Same Way About Technology? 06:50  Moore's Law 12:00  Projecting the Future? 16:10  Anticipating Skills Future Adults Will Need 23:10  Proactive About the Future World 33:40 Screen Time Issues Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode Dan, Jim and Maria talk about expanding the class outside the classroom space. 05:05  "In Case I'm Out" List 08:45  Essentials to the Virtual Learning Experience 12:50  Biggest Challenge of Off Site Learning 16:00  Value of Assigning Work Away from the Classroom 21:05  Value of Face-to-Face Instruction Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode Jim and Laura talk about the recent S.T.E.A.M. Fest. 01:57  In the Spirit of Innovation the Show's Format is a little Different 06:50  S.T.E.A.M. Activities 10:18  WICSD's Dave Marshall joins Us 12:48  Anna Bayerl Joins Us 14:49  Laura's S.T.E.A.M. Incorporation 16:50  Mario The Maker Magician Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode Jim talks with West Irondequoit Central School District Superintendent Dr. Aaron Johnson.  He's been with the district for a year now and we talk about his thoughts and views of the district and the future. 01:27  Dr. Aaron Johnson talking about his path to WICSD 05:14  Challenges of a New District 10:10  Grand Vision of Instruction 15:30  Social Emotional Connections 16:26  Culture of West Irondequoit 19:40  Vision for the Next 5 Years 23:16  Tech Used in West Irondequoit compared to other places 27:30  Leverage Technology 29:05  Things He'd like To Try at West Irondequoit Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode Dan, Jim and Maria talk about collaborating and sharing information in our district with co-workers and students. 03:00 Sharepoint 04:43 Microsoft Teams 14:15 Scenarios and Questions that pop up. 18:21 Question #2 21:35 Question #3 24:35 Question #4 26:30 Time for one more! 28:30 Not So Fast! Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode West Irondequoit Central School District's Audio Visual Technician and Faculty Adviser for 90.9 WIRQ Richard Jones joins Dan, Jim and Maria. He talks about WIRQ celebrating 60 years as a licensed on-the-air radio station based in Irondequoit High School.  The skills students learn and much more. 00:58 Tech "Resolutions" for 2020 05:25 Jim Finds Humor in 2020 06:55 Richard Talks About WIRQ Turning 60 08:30 Talking About the 60th Year Celebration 09:20 How the Students are Involved in Running the Station 13:30 What Do You Say The Major Skills Picked Up Are With Exiting Students 17:15 Jeff DiVeronica's Video 22:00 A Version for K-6? Check out WIRQ online.  Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode Dan, Jim and Maria talk about the past decade in teaching and technology with a look at the future as we start 2020! 03:00 Individualized Learning 06:30 Changes of the Past Decade 08:55 The Future? 12:44 Remote Voting is in development 17:00 VR Thoughts 18:00 Shifts We Have Seen in the Last Decade Continuing 19:40 Online Teaching Thoughts 25:10 New Things To Come 29:50 A.I. and Data Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

In this episode Jim and Anna Bayerl talk about the NPR Podcast Challenge.  We listen to 3 examples from West Irondequoit Central School students. 03:00 NPR Podcast Challenge 04:11 Anna Bayerl joins 05:05 Process of the Challenge 10:30 Zodiac Signs Podcast sample 22:05 Jim and Anna talk about the podcast 26:40 Value of Human's Podcast sample 38:50 Thoughts on the Podcast 42:32 Talks and Thoughts Podcast Sample 54:15 Thoughts on that Podcast Want to participate?  Click here for the NPR Podcast Challenge! Contact us at [email protected] or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)