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In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss why 21st Century Skills matter, differentiating instruction without losing your mind, the potential strike this week by Denver teachers, and our guest this week is co-author of the book Fact vs. Fiction, Jennifer LaGarde References: Guest: Jennifer LaGarde BUY Fact vs. Ficton: https://amzn.to/2I7xuvK (https://amzn.to/2I7xuvK) (This link generates income for OnEducation) Blog: http://www.librarygirl.net/ (http://www.librarygirl.net/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferlagarde (https://twitter.com/jenniferlagarde) Notes: It's 2019. So Why Do 21st-Century Skills Still Matter?: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-01-22-its-2019-so-why-do-21st-century-skills-still-matter (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-01-22-its-2019-so-why-do-21st-century-skills-still-matter) Differentiating Instruction Without Losing Your Mind: http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2019/02/how_to_differentiate_instruction_without_losing_your_mind.html (http://blogs.edweek.org/tea

In this episode, Mike and Glen talk about the use of facial recognition technology for school safety, digital learning days for professional development, the end of Common Core, and we have two amazing interviews with Jonathan Spike and Will Stewart. References: Guest: Jon Spike Blog: https://sites.google.com/view/gamestormedu (https://sites.google.com/view/gamestormedu) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JSpike (https://twitter.com/Mr_JSpike) Guest: Will Stewart Edji: https://edji.it/#/home (https://edji.it/#/home) Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillStewartIV (https://twitter.com/WillStewartIV) School Safety & Facial Recognition: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-01-31-with-safety-in-mind-schools-turn-to-facial-recognition-technology-but-at-what-cost (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-01-31-with-safety-in-mind-schools-turn-to-facial-recognition-technology-but-at-what-cost) Florida to end Common Core use: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2019/02/common_core_scrap

OnEducations' FETC 2019 coverage is brought to you by Classcraft! OnEducation listeners can go to http://classcraft.com/oneducation (classcraft.com/oneducation) and use promo code ONFETC to get $16 dollars off a yearly premium license and a free class pack which includes 2 poster and 48 stickers for their students and classroom. Valid through end of February. In this episode Mike & Glen recap day three of FETC chatting about conversations with Piper, who make an amazing DIY laptop, Mike’s session on eSports with Steve Isaacs and our treacherous journeys back home to the cold. Rae Hughart on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaeHughart (https://twitter.com/RaeHughart) Teach Better Team: https://teachbetter.com/ (https://teachbetter.com/) Michael Cohen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTechRabbi (https://twitter.com/TheTechRabbi) BUY THE BOOK!: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595102/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thetechrabbi-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&

In this episode, Mike and Glen gear you up for FETC and talk about the LA Strikes coming to an end. Speaking of coming to an end, it looks like the battle between Remind and Verizon is also over. We top off the show speaking with the one and only, winner of board games, shiner of shoes, and all around good dude, Gameboydrew Andrew Arevalo. References: Guest: Gameboydrew Andrew Arevalo Blog: http://www.gameboydrew.com/ (http://www.gameboydrew.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gameboydrew (https://twitter.com/Gameboydrew) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSuPvBzLUI5Cb4EVHHGcwg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSuPvBzLUI5Cb4EVHHGcwg) LA Strikes are over: https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/us/los-angeles-teachers-strike-day-7/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/us/los-angeles-teachers-strike-day-7/index.html) Donors Choose: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-01-24-at-the-top-of-teachers-wish-lists-tactile-stem-projects-flexible-furniture-and-books (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019

OnEducations' FETC 2019 coverage is brought to you by Classcraft! OnEducation listeners can go to http://classcraft.com/oneducation (classcraft.com/oneducation) and use promo code ONFETC to get $16 dollars off a yearly premium license and a free class pack which includes 2 poster and 48 stickers for their students and classroom. Valid through end of February. In this episode Mike & Glen recap day two of FETC chatting about Sal Khan's keynote, the opening of the Expo floor with a visit to KinderLabs, and the value of making connections at conferences. Rachelle Dene Poth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rdene915 (https://twitter.com/Rdene915) Rachelle's Website: https://sites.google.com/view/rachelledenepoth/about-me (https://sites.google.com/view/rachelledenepoth/about-me) Tisha Richmond on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tishrich (https://twitter.com/tishrich) Tisha's Website: https://www.tisharichmond.com/ (https://www.tisharichmond.com/) KinderLab Robotics: http://kinderlabrobo

OnEducations' FETC 2019 coverage is brought to you by Classcraft! OnEducation listeners can go to http://classcraft.com/oneducation (classcraft.com/oneducation) and use promo code ONFETC to get $16 dollars off a yearly premium license and a free class pack which includes 2 poster and 48 stickers for their students and classroom. Valid through end of February. In this episode Mike & Glen tee up Day One of FETC talking about the upcoming Keynote. They are joined by Steve Isaacs and Cathy Cau-Isaacs, game-based learning and education power couple, for an awesome chat. Steve Isaacs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mr_isaacs (https://twitter.com/mr_isaacs) Cathy Chau-Isaacs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwearthecrowns (https://twitter.com/iwearthecrowns)

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss the Remind vs. Verizon battle, how classrooms are resembling arcades, new research on screen time, the LA teacher strikes and our guest this week is Phil Stubbs CEO of Verso. References: Guest: Phil Stubbs CEO of Verso Website: http://versolearning.com/ (http://versolearning.com/) FETC Sessions: https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/lrp/fetc2019/Public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Speakers.aspx&SessionID=3424&nav=true&Role=U%27 (Using Vocabulary to Design the Journey From Surface to Deep) & https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/lrp/fetc2019/Public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Speakers.aspx&SessionID=3829&nav=true&Role=U%27 (Collaborative Classrooms: Surface to Deep in 50 Minutes) Notes: Thoughts on the Gillette Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0) Remind vs. Verizon: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/01/verizon-price-hike-could-kill-free-texting-service-for-teachers-and-students/

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss the pedagogical trends in Education for 2019, the 4 Day School Week, what is stressing our students out and our guest this week is an amazing educational leader Matt Joseph. References: Guest: Dr. Matthew Joseph - Director of Digital Learning, Informational Technology, and Innovation - Milford Public Schools Blog: https://techinnovation.live/ (https://techinnovation.live/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewXJoseph (https://twitter.com/MatthewXJoseph) Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1790912288 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1790912288) Recent Profile: http://districtadministration.com/nurturing-digital-learning-at-school/ (http://districtadministration.com/nurturing-digital-learning-at-school/) I work with kids. Here’s why they’re consumed with anxiety: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/1/10/18174263/anxiety-kids-burnout?fbclid=IwAR1g1AqDH4gecDHz8JFF1NUP2VhMwtWmh0GqFTSP8K-QFUhkfYoPHrOFgjw (https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/1/10/18174263/anxiety-kids-burnout?fbclid

OnEducation Now! gives you easy to listen to information on what's going on right now in Education. In under 5 minutes, we'll tell you everything you need to know about an important issue happening NOW. It's January 14th 2019. Teacher's in LA have begun to strike, here is what's going on.

OnEducation Now! gives you easy to listen to information on what's going on right now in Education. In under 5 minutes, we'll tell you everything you need to know about an important issue happening NOW. It's January 11th 2019. Homework is in the news with a new study, and Glen Irvin is ready with his thoughts.

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss gamifying professional development, the current state of educational technology, the release of Scratch 3.0 and what that means for you. Our guest this week is an amazing Minecraft educator Ben Kelly. References: Gender Harassment in eSports: https://kotaku.com/overwatch-pro-quits-after-harassment-over-whether-she-w-1831468560 (https://kotaku.com/overwatch-pro-quits-after-harassment-over-whether-she-w-1831468560) Gamifying Professional Development: https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2019/01/how-gamify-professional-development (https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2019/01/how-gamify-professional-development) Current State of Education Technology: https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2018/12/current-state-education-technology-and-where-it-going-infographic (https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2018/12/current-state-education-technology-and-where-it-going-infographic) Scratch 3.0 is finally out: https://medium.com/scratchteam-blog/introducing-scratch-3-0-expandin

OnEducation Now! gives you easy to listen to information on what's going on right now in Education. In under 5 minutes, we'll tell you everything you need to know about an important issue happening NOW. It's January 8th 2019, and Mike Washburn is giving you the latest details on the LA teachers strike.

OnEducation Now! gives you easy to listen to information on what's going on right now in Education. In under 5 minutes, we'll tell you everything you need to know about an important issue happening NOW. It's January 7th 2019, and Glen Irvin is breaking down the LA Teacher's Strike.

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss another controversy with Teachers Pay Teachers, run down the best EdTech tools of 2018 according to Common Sense Media and our guest this week is Diana McGhee from Fort Thomas, Kentucky. References: Are print textbooks better than screens? https://www.businessinsider.com/students-learning-education-print-textbooks-screens-study-2017-10?fbclid=IwAR1ZG1M0wQfWCH28TGCUfln0MSbCt1sC1xGld2ezJHchEnMrN-_sr4iDvIg (https://www.businessinsider.com/students-learning-education-print-textbooks-screens-study-2017-10?fbclid=IwAR1ZG1M0wQfWCH28TGCUfln0MSbCt1sC1xGld2ezJHchEnMrN-_sr4iDvIg) Teachers Pay Teachers is profiting from stolen work: https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/12/19/on-teachers-pay-teachers-some-sellers-are.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR1msDzaAsp7WpvsSphWgmauazNJIMr3Vjn-rSVjnI4qEPB6iqiydAtZp9s (https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/12/19/on-teachers-pay-teachers-some-sellers-are.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR1msDzaAsp7WpvsSphWgmauazNJIMr3Vjn-rSVjnI4qEPB6iqi

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss whether old fashioned toys are better than video games. Our concerns, and the complexities surrounding our students online privacy. Whether gamelets are better than games, and we have three interviews from the TIES conference to share. References: Old Fashioned Toys are Better Than Video Games: https://www.wthr.com/article/old-fashioned-toys-better-kids-video-games-pediatricians-say?fbclid=IwAR1JMFvH2xMWrWgyR_mEMk2ggdoFNiksYSmkiDm3MDD9sQxlYQP-oTKmR88 (https://www.wthr.com/article/old-fashioned-toys-better-kids-video-games-pediatricians-say?fbclid=IwAR1JMFvH2xMWrWgyR_mEMk2ggdoFNiksYSmkiDm3MDD9sQxlYQP-oTKmR88) Children's Online Privacy and Education: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/13/opinion/children-privacy-online.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/13/opinion/children-privacy-online.html) Black Girls Code: http://www.blackgirlscode.com/ (http://www.blackgirlscode.com/) Jesse Buetow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbuetow?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mrbuetow?lang=en)

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss Quizlet entering the digital content space, Computer Science Education Week and whether we should be concerned about the amount of screen time our students are getting. Our amazing guest this week is Lori Jackson co-founder of the Connections Model. Mike talks with Lori about the emerging thoughts in education surrounding social-emotional learning and self-regulation. References: Quizlet's new marketplace: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-12-04-many-online-education-marketplaces-have-sputtered-will-quizlet-s-pass-the-test (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-12-04-many-online-education-marketplaces-have-sputtered-will-quizlet-s-pass-the-test) The Connections Model website: https://www.teachemotionalregulation.com/ (https://www.teachemotionalregulation.com/) Today's podcast is brought to you by: Schoology: To learn more about how Schoology can help you advance what's possible, check out http://schoology.com/ (Schoology.com) and sign up for a free teacher a

In this episode, Mike and Glen tee-up TIES 2018 and our special coverage from Minneapolis. Glen talks with Angie Kalthoff as well as some of the organizers and participants of EdCamp Fusion.

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss Google’s acquisition of Workbench, why crowdfunding is making up the shortfall on school budgets, the reasons why the first of teaching is so difficult, our top 10 formative assessment apps and our guest this week is Monica Burns. An action packed podcast! References: Google Acquires Workbench: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-11-30-google-makes-a-rare-education-technology-acquisition-workbench (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-11-30-google-makes-a-rare-education-technology-acquisition-workbench) Crowdfunding Schools: http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2018/11/teachers_crowdfunding_donorschoose_study.html (http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2018/11/teachers_crowdfunding_donorschoose_study.html) Why Teachers Quit: https://www.weareteachers.com/why-teachers-quit/?utm_content=1543613087&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook (https://www.weareteachers.com/why-teachers-quit/?utm_content=1543613087&utm_medium=social&utm_source=faceb

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss NASA’s latest mission to Mars, about how absolutely awesome the Apple Pencil - the hype is definitely real - and about not one but TWO conferences: TIES2018 coming up and Schoology NEXT this summer. NOTE: We interviewed the AMAZING Brady Venables for this podcast. Due to technical issues, Brady's interview was lost and not able to be recovered. Not only do we apologize to Brady, but we encourage you to follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/bradyvenables?lang=en (@BradyVenables) and check our her site https://t.co/VTWo3SdINs (https://t.co/VTWo3SdINs) We really hope to catch up with her again in the near future. References: Apple Pencil enhances teaching: http://thenexttechthing.blogspot.com/2018/10/how-apple-pencil-enhances-teaching.html (http://thenexttechthing.blogspot.com/2018/10/how-apple-pencil-enhances-teaching.html) Schoology NEXT in Boca!: https://www.schoologynext.com/ (https://www.schoologynext.com/) Today's podcast is brought to you by: Schoology: To lear

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss Class Dojo’s new paid feature, whether we should have classroom rules or not and Mike’s big career changes. They cap off the show chatting with Kellie Ady from Schoology about Schoology Compass References: ClassDojo's new paid feature: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-11-15-classdojo-goes-beyond-school-to-launch-first-monetization-feature-for-parents (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-11-15-classdojo-goes-beyond-school-to-launch-first-monetization-feature-for-parents) Why I Don't Have Classroom Rules: https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-i-dont-have-classroom-rules (https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-i-dont-have-classroom-rules) Mike's new gig: http://www.logicsacademy.com (http://www.logicsacademy.com) Today's podcast is brought to you by: Schoology: To learn more about how Schoology can help you advance what's possible, check out http://schoology.com/ (Schoology.com) and sign up for a free teacher account. Classcraft: Visit classcraft.com and check