In this episode, we talk about the difference between technology use and technology integration based on this infographic from Teach Bytes Listen in on the interview portion with Michelle Maciel as she shares how she modified a research paper into a digital presentation and how technology is an integral part of the learning environment. Finally, for jump starters, check out some of the tools that Michelle mentions: Doceri Nearpod Quizizz EdPuzzle

What happens when you take DLP and mix it with TfT? You get DG squared! Listen in on this interview as I interview a colleague who shares the last name De Groot!

In this episode, we dive deep into some of John Hattie's research on student achievement, identifying some strategies we already do and some that we can easily implement in our classes Strategies Discussed Discussion Feedback Homework Note Taking Student Expectations Self-verbalization

In episode 10 of the Just Start Tech Podcast, I reflect on our recent in-service and share how we can take a step forward. I also share an interview with Stacy Soerens, our middle school Geography teacher and elementary PE teacher. Stacy shares how she embraces technology in order to make learning real with her students. Listen in on how she utilizes Google Earth to help students experience foreign lands. Finally, for jump starters, I share a strategy called "brain dump," something that can be done in any class or any content area. https://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/02/07/sticky-learning-digital-brain-dumps-with-flipgrid-and-socrative/

Resources can be found at: bit.ly/jstpodcast09 In this episode, I continue sharing about the 4 C's, this time focusing on creativity. Instead of the interview portion, listen in on students expressing their opinions on creativity and what that looks like in the classroom! Finally for jump starters, I share a few different ideas for how you can allow students to practice and express their creativity.

Resources can be found at: bit.ly/jstpodcast08 In this episode, I continue sharing about the 4 C's, this time focusing on collaboration. Also, I share some exciting new things happening at school for both me and you! Come listen in and hear more about the #DLPCoaching that will happen this year! Finally for jump starters, I share three different tools to allow your students to collaborate naturally with each other.

Resources can be found at: bit.ly/jstpodcast07 In this episode, I continue sharing about the 4 C's, this time focusing on communication. Also, listen in as I interview Mark Branderhorst, a 6th grade teacher at CVC. Mark shares how he ventured into technology through his book reports by having his students create a #booksnap, explain their reasoning, and then share with the class through Flipgrid. Finally, for jump starters, I share a variety of tools that you could use to get your students communicating through video and audio as well as text and images.

Resources can be found at: bit.ly/jstpodcast06 In episode 6 of the Just Start Tech Podcast, I introduce to you the 4 C's and hone in on critical thinking. I also share an interview with Julie Bakker, a former colleague of mine. Julie teaches 5th grade at Hanford Christian School. She shares how she is integrating technology and utilizing different instructional strategies to engage her students. Finally, for jump starters, I share a few different strategies and tools to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom.

Resources can be found at: bit.ly/jstpodcast05 In episode 5 of the Just Start Tech Podcast, everything reflects visible learning. Why might we want to make this shift and how can we do it? I also share an interview with Ally Kornelis, an 8th-grade English and Bible teacher at Central Valley Christian School. She shares her tech integration journey and how she kept finding ways to allow her students to express themselves and be creative. Finally, for jump starters, I share a variety of tools that you could use to bring visible learning into your classroom!

Resources can be found at:  bit.ly/jstpodcast04  In episode 4 of the Just Start Tech Podcast, I share a brief review of the book Teach Like a Pirate, authored by Dave Burgess. I explain what the PIRATE acronym stands for and what the Pirate mentality is. I also share an interview with Irene Hooyer, a 2nd grade teacher at Central Valley Christian School. She shares her tech integration journey and how she has evolved a research project because she saw a need to improve student learning. Listen in as she shares how she app smashes with Book Creator and Seesaw. Finally, for jump starters, I share different features of Google Slides that you may not have known about along with ways you might use these features in your class.