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In this episode, Mike and Glen recap the election. They discuss the argument against student voice and choice. They chat about an interesting article from EdSurge about why teachers aren’t using the apps their school districts are purchasing. This week's guest is Don Wettrick from StartEdUp Innovation. References: Student Voice and Choice: https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/11/07/raising-student-voice-and-choice-is-the.html (https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/11/07/raising-student-voice-and-choice-is-the.html) Why Schools Aren't Using The Apps They Pay For: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-11-08-why-aren-t-schools-using-the-apps-they-pay-for (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-11-08-why-aren-t-schools-using-the-apps-they-pay-for) StartEdUp: http://www.startedupinnovation.com (http://www.startedupinnovation.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 u

In this episode, Mike and Glen chat about troubles at Teacher Gaming. They talk about the recent Apple event and continue to shout from the rooftops that Apple could do so much better in education. They make it abundantly clear that we are all better than whatever the hell happened in Idaho last week. To cap it off, Glen has an amazing talk with former Maryland Teacher of the Year Josh Parker References: Teacher Gaming struggles to find another hit: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-10-26-minecraftedu-creators-struggle-to-find-a-second-hit (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-10-26-minecraftedu-creators-struggle-to-find-a-second-hit) Idaho? Seriously? https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/idaho-elementary-teachers-who-dressed-up-as-mexicans-and-the-border-wall-suspended_us_5be04a24e4b01ffb1d0460e1 (https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/idaho-elementary-teachers-who-dressed-up-as-mexicans-and-the-border-wall-suspended_us_5be04a24e4b01ffb1d0460e1) Josh Parker's NEA Foundation speech: https://blogs.edweek.org/teachers

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss the upcoming elections in Canada and the United States, they chat about Paul Darvasi's amazing Dungeons and Dragons series of articles, and debate which EdTech giant is “winning”. They cap off the show with an interview with the CEO of Storyboard That Aaron Sherman. References: Girl Gamers: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/geek-girl-gamers-are-more-likely-study-science-and-technology-degrees (https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/geek-girl-gamers-are-more-likely-study-science-and-technology-degrees) Paul Darvasi's Dungeons and Dragons article: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/51787/leveraging-the-lore-of-dungeons-and-dragons-to-motivate-students-to-read-and-write (https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/51787/leveraging-the-lore-of-dungeons-and-dragons-to-motivate-students-to-read-and-write) StoryboardThat!: https://www.storyboardthat.com/ (https://www.storyboardthat.com/) Today's podcast is brought to you by: Schoology: To learn more about how Schoology can help you advance what's possibl

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss designing a public school from scratch, and their ideas for what the ideal school would look like. The talk about why the discussion of mental health is critical in the teaching profession and their guests this week are Sean and Devin Young, the creators of Classcraft. References: Edmodo runs into trouble with ads: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-10-08-drinking-smoking-and-sugar-how-unsavory-ads-wound-up-on-edmodo (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-10-08-drinking-smoking-and-sugar-how-unsavory-ads-wound-up-on-edmodo) Metal health for teachers: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52281/secondary-traumatic-stress-for-educators-understanding-and-mitigating-the-effects (https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52281/secondary-traumatic-stress-for-educators-understanding-and-mitigating-the-effects) Designing a Public School from Scratch: https://www.edutopia.org/article/designing-public-school-scratch (https://www.edutopia.org/article/designing-public-school-scratch) Classcraft Website: h

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss how college's are changing to reach Generation Z, they recap the CCFLT conference, debate whether we should be teaching to coding to ALL students and interview Zahava Stadler of EdBuild, taking a deep dive into school funding. References: College Changing to Reach Gen Z: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/02/education/learning/generationz-igen-students-colleges.html EdBuild Website: https://edbuild.org (https://edbuild.org) 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. Teacher Gaming: Go to http://teachergaming.com/ (teachergaming.com) to start a free trial and set up a call with their team to learn about all your games-based learning options! Project Pals: Your all-in-one platform for Project Based Learning. Visit https://www.projectpals.com/ (https://www.projectpals.com/)&nbs

In this episode, Mike and Glen have a special pod for you today. We are turning the tables and being interviewed by Dylan Rodgers from Innovation and Tech Today. References: Baby Shark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w) Minecraft: Dungeons announced: https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/29/17916066/minecraft-dungeons-mojang-minecon (https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/29/17916066/minecraft-dungeons-mojang-minecon) CCFLT Conference: http://www.ccflt.org/fall-2018-ccflt-conference.html (http://www.ccflt.org/fall-2018-ccflt-conference.html) Smart speakers in the classroom?: https://apple.news/A-DRSr45oQBy0-14Y7-jYmw (https://apple.news/A-DRSr45oQBy0-14Y7-jYmw) Innovation & Tech Today Magazine: https://innotechtoday.com/ (https://innotechtoday.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. Project P

In this episode, Mike and Glen quickly recap the recent Apple event, where they announced three new phones, all with terrible names. Esports was once again in the news, this time with streaming sensation Ninja on the cover of ESPN The Magazine - the first time an Esports player has graced the cover. This week's episode is capped of with Mike having an in-depth conversation about school network security and policy with expert Doug Levin. References: Ninja cover coverage: https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/ninja-espn-magazine-cover-1202947409/ (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/ninja-espn-magazine-cover-1202947409/) Ninja on ESPN The Magazine: http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/24710688/fortnite-legend-ninja-living-stream (http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/24710688/fortnite-legend-ninja-living-stream) Options instead of banning smartphones: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2018/09/21/schools-are-banning-smartphones-heres-an-argument-why-they-shouldnt-what-they-should-do-instead/?

In this episode, Mike and Glen talk about how Betsy DeVos is continuing to do her best to destroy the American education system. They chat about the article written by Mike and Steve Isaacs about Esports and why teachers should take it seriously. The pod is capped off with an awesome interview with Alludo's Damon Torgerson who talks about why most PD programs suck and how they can help you fix that. References: Mike Washburn & Steve Isaacs EdSurge Article: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-08-29-gaming-s-not-just-for-kids-what-educators-need-to-know-about-esports (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-08-29-gaming-s-not-just-for-kids-what-educators-need-to-know-about-esports) Alludo Learning: https://www.alludolearning.com/ (https://www.alludolearning.com/) Alludo's Program Launch Checklist: https://www.alludolearning.com/oneducation (https://www.alludolearning.com/oneducation) Why Your PD Program Sucks and How to Fix It: https://www.oneducationpodcast.com/blog/2018/9/13/why-your-pd-program-sucks-and-how-to-f

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss the complex issue of unrealistic expectations attached to flexible learning spaces and the cost to create them. They chat EdTech hype in the wake of news from Kahoot and recently, Google, remembering the gong show that was the LA School District and their iPad rollout in 2013. The pod is capped off chatting with Stephen Rao about Digital Citizenship and his experience participating in the Schoology NEXT keynote. References: Stephen's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaS4PZnBQlEMLtppUrmy5fA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaS4PZnBQlEMLtppUrmy5fA) Today's podcast is brought to you by: Schoology: To learn more about how Schoology can help you advance what's possible, check out Schoology.com and sign up for a free teacher account. Audible: go to http://audibletrial.com/oneducation to signup for a free trial from Audible and receive a free audiobook! Teacher Gaming: Go to teachergaming.com to start a free trial and set up a call with their

In this episode, Mike and Glen reflect on their time at Schoology NEXT in VERY sunny San Diego. They chat about France's regression to banning cell phones in schools (you know, instead of just finding better ways to use them) They talk about goals and aspirations for the new school year. The show is capped off with an awesome chat with Teacher Gaming CEO Santeri Koivisto. References: Glen and Jared's Schoology NEXT session on Periscope (sorry its sideways!): https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OyKAQnmQAeKb (https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OyKAQnmQAeKb) France bans cell phones in school: https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/1/17640476/france-bans-smartphone-cellphones-school-emmanuel-macron (https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/1/17640476/france-bans-smartphone-cellphones-school-emmanuel-macron) Today's podcast is brought to you by: Schoology: To learn more about how Schoology can help you advance what's possible, check out Schoology.com and sign up for a free teacher account. Audible: go to http://audibletrial.com/oneducation&nb

**Reminder: some of the content of this episode was recorded LIVE from the floor of ISTE. It may not be the same studio quality as the rest of the episode** In this episode, Mike and Glen reflect on their week at ISTE and discuss a number of post-ISTE articles on the state of ISTE, EdTech and a great write up by friend of the pod Noah Geisel about a panel on failure. They get you ready for Schoology NEXT and wrap up the pod chatting with Tynker CEO Krishna Vedati from ISTE. References: Epic Fail | Women in EdTech ISTE18 Panel: https://medium.com/verses-education/epic-fail-women-in-edtech-iste18-panel-30476bb78df1 (https://medium.com/verses-education/epic-fail-women-in-edtech-iste18-panel-30476bb78df1) The Problem with ISTE: https://medium.com/@crowley_mike/the-problem-with-iste-bf7c055f0c4b (https://medium.com/@crowley_mike/the-problem-with-iste-bf7c055f0c4b) The Death of EdTech: https://medium.com/@crowley_mike/google-iste-and-the-death-of-edtech-42d2f7325b56 (https://medium.com/@crowley_mike/google-ist

In this episode, Mike and Glen close off ISTE with a discussion with D2L's Jeremy Auger about their partnership with ISTE to deliver their new ISTE U PD offerings. References: Visit https://www.classcraft.com/ and get started on an epic quest to engage your students in the classroom! Today's podcast is brought to you by: TeacherGaming: Go to teachergaming.com for a 30 day free trial and sign up for a demo of their awesome games! Audible: go to http://audibletrial.com/oneducation to signup for a free trial from Audible and receive a free audiobook!

In this episode, Mike and Glen recap Tuesday at ISTE 2018. In particular talking about some amazing new tools and products to help teacher reach students who have difficulty communicating their emotions. They cap off the show talking to ISTE’s Jennifer Ragan-Fore and Mindy Frisbee. References: Visit https://www.classcraft.com/ and get started on an epic quest to engage your students in the classroom! Today's podcast is brought to you by: TeacherGaming: Go to teachergaming.com for a 30 day free trial and sign up for a demo of their awesome games! Audible: go to http://audibletrial.com/oneducation to signup for a free trial from Audible and receive a free audiobook!

In this episode, Mike and Glen are together, in the same room - CRAZY. Glen reviews the new Cities: Skylines EDU from TeacherGaming and we have an awesome chat with #friendsofthepod Steve and Leila Isaacs! Today's podcast is brought to you by: TeacherGaming: Go to teachergaming.com for a 30 day free trial and sign up for a demo of their awesome games! Audible: go to http://audibletrial.com/oneducation to signup for a free trial from Audible and receive a free audiobook!

In this episode, Mike and Glen recap Monday at ISTE 2018. They chat about the conference so far, in particular about Sunday's keynote, and cap off the show with Shawn and Devin Young from Classcraft! REMEMBER: We will have DAILY 30 minute podcasts Sunday-Thursday as well as a regular 60 minute podcast on Tuesday! Stay tuned and tell your friends! References: Visit https://www.classcraft.com/ and get started on an epic quest to engage your students in the classroom! Today's podcast is brought to you by: TeacherGaming: Go to teachergaming.com for a 30 day free trial and sign up for a demo of their awesome games! Audible: go to http://audibletrial.com/oneducation to signup for a free trial from Audible and receive a free audiobook!

In this episode, Mike and Glen recap Sunday at ISTE 2018. They give their regular World Cup update, chat about the conference so far, and cap off the show chatting with Andy Saberioon and Alice Keeler about #teachersareprofessionals REMEMBER: We will have DAILY 30 minute podcasts Sunday-Thursday as well as a regular 60 minute podcast on Tuesday! Stay tuned and tell your friends! References: Follow #teachersareprofessionals and go to teachersareprofessionals.com to complete the survey. Today's podcast is brought to you by: TeacherGaming: Go to teachergaming.com for a 30 day free trial and sign up for a demo of their awesome games! Audible: go to http://audibletrial.com/oneducation to signup for a free trial from Audible and receive a free audiobook!

In this episode, Mike and Glen are joined by Noah Geisel (friend of the pod and first second-time guest!) for the whole show as we chat World Cup, Badge Summit, and get you set for ISTE day one! REMEMBER: We will have DAILY 30 minute podcasts Sunday-Thursday as well as a regular 60 minute podcast on Tuesday! Stay tuned and tell your friends! References: Follow #BadgeChat to stay engaged in this awesome community of educators! Today's podcast is brought to you by: TeacherGaming: Go to teachergaming.com for a 30 day free trial and sign up for a demo of their awesome games! Audible: go to http://audibletrial.com/oneducation to signup for a free trial from Audible and receive a free audiobook!

In this episode, Mike and Glen talk about Mike's favorite week of the year: E3 week! So many games so little time! Mike recaps the Ontario Election and the Apple WWDC Keynote. We wrap up the show talking to Brian Costello about his new book The Teacher's Journey. References: Anthony Bourdain, a modern day Mr. Rogers: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/10/17443144/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown-hong-kong-recap-mister-rogers (https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/10/17443144/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown-hong-kong-recap-mister-rogers) A Cook's Tour Season 1 Episode 18 French Laundry Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BxLDeHo_4Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BxLDeHo_4Q) Should summer vacation be shorter?: https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2018-06-07/summer-exacerbates-the-divide-between-rich-and-poor-students (https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2018-06-07/summer-exacerbates-the-divide-between-rich-and-poor-students) Federal School Safety Commission Meeting article:

In this episode, Mike and Glen talk about the INSANE Las Vegas Knights Stanley Cup Finals pre-game show and how it may have jumped the shark. They discuss MAJOR developments in the Ontario elections, and the lessons teachers might be able to learn from the recent Rosanne Barr social media saga. Mike reviews the 3Doodler 3D Pen Edu kit. The show is capped off by a talk with "The Tech Rabbi" Michael Cohen who is delivering the Tuesday keynote at ISTE 2018. References: Has the NHL gone too far with this Las Vegas Stanley Cup Final experience? You tell us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tC4qIIuoD8 How much money do YOU spend on apps? Great post by Alice Keeler: http://www.alicekeeler.com/2018/05/30/15-month-180-year/ Social Media tips for teachers: http://neatoday.org/2017/01/23/social-media-tips-for-teachers/ OCT Social Media Guidelines: https://www.oct.ca/resources/advisories/use-of-electronic-communication-and-social-media 3Doodler EDU kits: http://edu.the3doodler.com/?_ga=2.188949353.398155090.1528251064-22

In this episode, Mike and Glen discuss what's better: Xbox or Playstation (it's obviously Playstation). They cover the latest news on the policy and politics front and discuss a new "dating app" to help teachers find schools that align with their goals and ideals: Selected. The show is wrapped up introducing the OnEducation Blog with an amazing article by Paul Darvasi: The Scott Pilgrimage Project: Global Culture, Psychogeography and Gaming the City References: Check out teachergaming.com - Our sponsor for ISTE 2018 coverage. Check out Paul's article on the OnEducation Blog: https://www.oneducationpodcast.com/blog/2018/5/27/the-scott-pilgrimage-project-global-culture-psychogeography-and-gaming-the-city Democrats' "Better Deal" includes $50 billion to boost teacher pay: https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/A%20Better%20Deal%20For%20Teachers%20And%20Students.pdf Check out https://www.getselected.com/ if you're looking for a new hookup. Today's podcast is brought to you by: Schoology: To learn more a