​One of the first and one of my favorite podcasts to listen to is called Note to Self. Note to Self's tag line is "the tech show about being human." This show explores technology and its impact on our face to face world. The most recent episode of of Note to Self is called "How to Create Good Digital Citizens".  In this episode, host Manoush Zomorodi talks wit the CEO of ISTE, Richard Culatta about core competencies of good digital citizenship for both students and adults. 

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While the Bits & Bytes of Education is on a break, take some time to get to know the other podcast JP is involved with, the Edtech PodSquad. This simulcast is episode 19 of the PodSquad. 

On episode 19, the Squad talks about why, when, and how to praise the amazing work our teachers are doing every day. The Squad discusses Flipgrid, SeeSaw for Schools, and we find out what Jonathon's favorite emoji is. 

You can learn more about the Edtech PodSquad on Twitter @edtechpodsquad or on the web at www.edtechpodsquad.com.

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Josh Howard: @joshchoward
Erin Lawson: @erin_lawson3
Jonathon Lee: @jleetechpercent
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Donna Albertsons shared her thoughts about podcasting for PD. Connect with Donna on Twitter @albertsonsclass
Katie Cherry shared her ISTE take away. Connect with Katie on Twitter @teachcherry2014

I shared my thoughts about using Apple Clips to share learning. Check out Apple's Everyone Can Create curriculum to learn more. 

Dee Leible is a math teacher, conference presenter, and Google for Education Certified Trainer. In our conversation, Dee shares ideas and resources for meaningful integration of technology in the math classroom. 

​Connect with Dee on Twitter @deelieble and check out her website deeleible.com

Podcasting with students can be an inexpensive project. Here's what you need to get started:
1 teacher account to Anchor.FM
1 Chromebook
1 Yeti microphone

Jen Walter is a middle school science teacher and edtech leader from St. Louis, Missouri. In our conversation, we discuss five tips for having making the most of your time at major conferences:

1. Plan ahead and be prepared to wait in line.
2. Have a back up plan.
3. Have a system in place for taking and organizing your learning.
4. Take time to process your learning.
5. Grow your PLN and make a new friend.

I was recently given the opportunity to serve my school district in a new capacity as the Communication and Instructional Technology Coordinator. My new responsibilities will include telling my school district's story and building our brand both on and offline. Don't worry, this podcast isn't going anywhere, though.

Toontastic 3D is a digital storytelling app by made by Google with our younger learners in mind. There are 3 major reasons I recommend Toontastic:

1. Ease of use
2. Privacy compliant 
3. A new way for students to share their learning.

Here is a storyboard template for any digital storytelling project. 

In my school district we have incoming freshmen create a video high school entry interview where they reflect on middle school and look ahead to high school. 
Tools we used:
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Screencastify
Google Classroom
Google Sheets
formMule

The Art of Manliness episode 506 - how to improve your speaking voice

JP on Educational Podcasting Today Episode 49
JP on Ask the Tech Coach Episode 50 and Ask the Tech Coach Episode 51

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No matter what you are doing in your class, always know and start with the why.

Samantha Hardesty-Knoll is an Instructional Technology Coach in the Wentzville School District in Wentzville, MO. Sam is passionate about giving students an opportunity to create content more often than they consume it.  In our conversation, Sam discusses the Wentzville Film Festival, creating video projects with Apple Clips and We Video, along with some her her favorite video projects for teachers new to facilitating creation and teachers looking to try something brand new. 

Connect with Sam on Twitter @techknoll.

Eric Curts' Hipster Google: Tools You've Probably Never Heard of

My favorite new tools from this presentation:

1. Data GIF Maker
2. Toontastic
3. Google Semantris

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Schedule email messages in Gmail - quick demo here

Customize swipe actions in Gmail on your phone - Google support article

Sra. Katherine Bluemel is a first year middle school Spanish teacher at Fox Middle School in Arnold, MO. In our conversation, we discuss Katherine's YouTube presence, evaluating edtech with the Triple E Framework, and Flipgrid. 

Triple E Framework App Evaluation Rubric
Katherine's YouTube Channel
My interview on Katherine's YouTube Channel

Presentation proposal planning document. Feel free to use, improve, and re-share this document.  Shout out to Erin Lawson for collaborating with me on this document. 

According to the G Suite Update Blog, the ability to insert audio in Google Slides is coming to all G Suite users soon.  

Subscribe to The Bits & Bytes of Education where ever you listen to podcasts. 

Create a folder in the bookmark bar of Google Chrome to store tabs that you would otherwise keep open. Bookmark folders can hold webpages, Google Docs, and even emails! 

Shannon Steimel is the librarian and technology committee chair at Lift for Life Academy in St. Louis, MO. In our conversation, Shannon discussed the many hats she wears and how she started the PD Bytes Online mini-conference series. 

PD Bytes PE online mini-conference: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019. 

Shannon is reading: Hacking Leadership
Shannon is listening to: Checked In
Shannon's recommended Twitter follow: Matt Miller
Shannon's teacher shout out: Ms. Cathy Beck

ISTE has a new podcast called "Your Edtech Questions" Check out episode 3, where hosts Zac Chase and Amal Giknis chat with Dr. Liz Kolb all about digital distraction. 

Reader Response GIFs with andtheniwaslike.co. Here is a Google Slides template to get you started. 

Tina Risse serves the Fox C-6 School District as the District Literacy Coordinator/K-5 Curriculum Coordinator. Tina is passionate about helping all children discover the love of reading. Throughout our conversation, Tina shares some invaluable suggestions for teaching literacy and when technology can enhance literacy instruction. 

Tina is reading: Read, Write, Teach by Linda Rief
Tina's Twitter recommendation: The Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project
Tina's teacher shout out: Laura Roberson, Sherwood Elementary School


Fox C-6 Summer Literacy Institute is three days of incredible learning for secondary educators focused around best practices of reading and writing instruction.