The Teachercast App Spotlight Podcast: Your Podcast For Professional Development With Jeff Bradbury @teachercast

Jeff sits down with Jack West to discuss why Hapara is the perfect tool for any school district wishing to properly and effectively manage their GAfE environment. About HaparaHapara is a Māori word for dawn or daybreak. Teacher Dashboard was first conceptualized by a pioneering group of educators and developers working together to serve an underprivileged population of students in Auckland, New Zealand. The tools were built in a collaborative fashion to solve the knowledge management challenges teachers face when going all in with Google Apps. The Hapara team has grown significantly since the inception and now has team members in New Zealand, California, Boulder, Colorado and Washington DC. Hapara’s exclusive focus on K12 education solutions for Google Apps has won the team several awards including the New York City Gap App Challenge Best Administrative App, the Texas Association of School Administrators iZone Award, and a Gates Foundation Literacy Challenge Prize. Links of interesthttp://www.Ha

Jeff sits down with Ami Shah to discuss how Peekapak is able to help promote child development in grades PK-2. About PeekapakPeekapak aims to improve learning outcomes in early childhood by enabling teachers and parents to work as partners in a student’s education. Through Peekapak’s platform, teachers are provided digital access to Peekapak’s character development curriculum and extended home activities for families to reinforce the learning in the home. The platform will also track student progress so that both teachers and parents are able to get a complete view of how a student is developing in the class and at home. Peekapak is currently in private beta and is looking to partner with educators to test and pilot their program. Links of Interest twitter.com/peekapak (http://twitter.com/peekapak) facebook.com/peekapak (http://facebook.com/peekapak) About our GuestAmi Shsh is the CEO & Co-founder of Peekapak, a recent graduate of the Imagine K12 Edtech Accelerator program based in Silicon Vall

Jeff sits down with Mik Tholfsen and Ari Schorr to discuss how Microsoft OneNote (https://www.teachercast.net/tep171-10-ways-to-use-onenoteedu-to-keep-you-organized/) is being used in classrooms to help teachers and students stay digitally organized.   About Microsoft Microsoft Surface tablet (https://www.teachercast.net/blog/microsoft-arc-touch-mouse-review/) lineup. It is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues. It is also one of the world's most valuable companies. Links of InterestOneNoteMain http://www.onenote.com (http://www.onenote.com)  – Free copy of OneNote on any platform, any device Social   http://blogs.office.com/onenote/education (http://blogs.office.com/onenote/education) http://twitter.com/msonenote (http://twitter.com/msonenote) https://www.facebook.com/OneNote (https://www.facebook.com/OneNote) http://blogs.office.com/onenote (http://blogs.office.com/onenote) OneNoteEDU@microsoft.com (mailto:OneNoteEDU@microsoft.com) Training http://www

On this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, Jeff welcomes Global Marketing Director Tanya Mas and Sydney Harper from the Aspen Academy to discuss how Rosetta Stone is transforming the way students are able to learn and master a new language. About Rosetta StoneRosetta Stone is a global leader in technology-driven language and learning solutions, and for 25 years has provided educators with interactive English and World Language programs that change their students’ lives. More than 22,000 education institutions worldwide have partnered with Rosetta Stone to develop their students’ natural ability to read, write, and speak with confidence in a new language. Rosetta Stone® Foundations for K-12 is designed for beginner to intermediate students to learn skills needed for conversational proficiency. Foundations combine EdTech and proven methodologies for easy integration into a school’s language program, increasing students’ instructional access and opportunity in up to 24 languages. As students complete int

Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Vlada Lotkina, founder of ClassTag and Renee Angle, a 4th-grade teacher to discuss how teachers can shave hours off of their workweek by using the effective communication struggles found in ClassTag. About ClassTagClassTag is a web and mobile platform co-developed by teachers, families and parent engagement experts to specifically increase parent engagement based on research-based practices, helping teachers turn parents into partners by simplifying all communications and scheduling, motivating parents to get involved and guiding them to success. Links of interest Classtag.com (https://www.classtag.com/) Follow on Twitter @CLASSTAGME (https://twitter.com/classtagme) Follow on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Classtag/)   About GuestVlada Lotkina is a co-founder and CEO of Classtag. She is a former Fortune 500 Executive and a Wharton MBA. She is very passionate about education and helping parents be a powerf

Jeff sits down with Aliza Aufrichtig from Flocabulary to discuss how rap can be combined with current events to help boost student test scores. About FlocabularyFlocabulary is an online learning platform that delivers educational hip-hop songs and videos to students in grades K-12. Founded in 2004, Flocabulary is now used in over 15,000 schools and reaches a weekly audience of 5 million students. Our mission is to motivate kids and help them reach their full academic potential, not only by raising test scores but by fostering a love of learning in every child. Recorded June 24, 2014

Jeff sits down with Vikram to discuss why Edusight is simply the best standards-based portfolio to help teachers document student achievement. About EdusightEdusight is a standards-based portfolio to help teachers document student learning with grades, notes, photos, and audio/video comments. Use Edusight on the web to manage assessment, grading, and standards seamlessly (includes Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and state standards). Edusight Notes for iOS lets you capture learning evidence in the classroom as it happens – quickly take a note or record a video of students as they learn, tag standards, and instantly add it to their portfolios! All of this evidence comes together in beautiful, easy-to-digest student portfolios that can be shared with students, parents, and administrators in real time so everyone is engaged in improving student learning. Why Edusight?Edusight is used by over 140 schools and districts across North America, including schools in New York, Chicago, California, a

Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Margaret Weigel from Lego Education to discuss the amazing LEGO Mindstorms products and how they can fit into your STEM Education Curriculum.  About Lego EducationFor 35 years LEGO® Education (https://education.lego.com/en-us) has been working with teachers and educational specialists like to deliver playful learning experiences that bring subjects to life in the classroom and make learning fun and impactful. We have a wide range of physical and digital educational resources that encourage students to think creatively, reason systematically and release their potential to shape their own future. We believe that expanding knowledge and building academic and 21st-century skills will create active, collaborative, lifelong learners. Together with educators, we aim to enable every student to succeed in education and be prepared for future life challenges. What is Lego Mindstorms?The LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 (https://

Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Mariel Warnock from School Specialty to discuss the launching of their AMAZING Foss System for Middle School students. Learn how your students can learn Next Generation Science Methods today! About School Specialty, Inc.®School Specialty (OTCQB: SCOO) is a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace. The Company designs, develops, and provides educators with the latest and very best school supplies, furniture and both curriculum and supplemental learning resources. Working in collaboration with educators, School Specialty reaches beyond the scope of textbooks to help teachers, guidance counselors and school administrators ensure that every student reaches his or her full potential. Through its SSI Guardian subsidiary, the Company is also committed to school, healthcare and corporate workplace safety by offering the highest quality curriculum, training

Are you looking for a quick to prepare, easy to use, real-time formative assessment tool that your students are going to love? In this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, I welcome Francesco Busiello on from Zzish to discuss how classrooms worldwide are being turned on to Gamification through an amazing application called Zzish. About ZzishZzish is a data-driven app platform that turns educational apps into powerful classroom tools for formative assessment. Founded by ex-Googler Charles Wiles, Zzish is a next-generation platform for schools designed around real-time data, mobile apps and personalized learning. Our real-time dashboards mean teachers can quickly understand who needs help and what they need help with and then immediately personalize their teaching in class. The real-time team game view turns app activities into a fun class experience that engages students of all ability. Our mastery dashboards let teachers track student progress and monitor learning gaps so that no child gets l

In this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, we learn how easy it is to create creative animated storytelling lessons using Toontastic 3D (http://toontastic.com) . By following a simple format, students can bring their imaginations to life with the touch of their fingers. Thank You For Your Podcast ReviewsAre you enjoying The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network? Please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-educational-broadcasting/id519685828?mt=2) . I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Contact MeHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast (http://www.TeacherCast.net/twitter) Email: feedback@teachercast.net (mailto:feedback@teachercast.net) Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/video (https://www.teachercast.net/video) iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/audio (http://www.TeacherCast.net/audio)

In this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, I sit down with Peter Cleary from School Specialty to discuss the brand new Wordly Wise i3000 reading comprehension program. For the last 50 years, Wordly Wise has been a world leader in helping students learn how to read. In today's show, we explore how their new 10-step lesson plans give teachers and students an edge in an ever-changing digital classroom. About School Specialty, Inc.®School Specialty is a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace. The Company designs, develops, and provides educators with the latest and very best school supplies, furniture and both curriculum and supplemental learning resources. Working in collaboration with educators, School Specialty reaches beyond the scope of textbooks to help teachers, guidance counselors and school administrators ensure that every student reaches his or her full potential. Through its SSI Guardian subsidiary, the Company is also

Do your students have the typing skills needed to successfully become digital citizens? In this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, we discuss the art of teaching students how to properly become expert keyboardist with Jeff Meyer, the Director of Education from Learning.com. About Learning.comFounded in 1999, Learning.com currently partners with one in six school districts and serves five million students nationwide. Learning.com provides K-12 solutions to help students, teachers, and schools excel in a digital world. Districts equip their students with the technology and 21st-century skills needed for success on online assessments, college, and the workforce using Learning.com’s digital literacy solutions. Learning.com’s digital content tools help districts build and share custom digital curriculum helping them meet their instructional goals, facilitate personalized learning, and address budget challenges. Through implementation services and professional development, Learning.com serves educator

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we ask the question “Can You Take Your Math Class Paperless?” Learn how you can take advantage of the FREE teacher version of Equatio. (https://www.texthelp.com/en-us/company/education-blog/november-2017/equatio-is-now-free-for-teachers/) In this episode, you will learn: How to create both simple and complex equations through voice, ink, and thought. How to create detailed lessons in EquatIO that can be copied into Docs, Slides, Sites, and Office applications How to engage your students by having your students create drawings and animations using Desmos’s powerful graphic engine. Why is this news Awesome? Texthelp has integrated Desmos’s graphing calculator into EquatIO Desmos’s best-in-class HTML5 graphing calculator is used by millions of students around the world to help them experience all the curiosity, beauty, and sense that math has to offer Desmos imagines a world of universal math literacy where math is accessible and enjoyable for all students E

Jeff sits down with Jason and Ray from Turnitin.com to discuss internet plagiarism in the classroom. Featured Resources“ Turnitin (http://turnitin.com/)  is a cloud-based solution that saves instructors time and helps students become better writers by facilitating rich, comprehensive feedback using three core tools: OriginalityCheck®: Identifies potential plagiarism by matching student work against a vast database of content; GradeMark®: Provides a platform for fast and easy paperless grading using drag-and-drop comments and rubrics; PeerMark®: Automates peer review exercises to engage students and encourage collaborative learning.” Featured GuestsRay Huang: Ray is the Customer Programs Manager for Turnitin. He regularly writes for the Turnitin blog and newsletters, organizes user events, and oversees training resources. Ray can be reached at:  rhuang@turnitin.com (mailto:rhuang@turnitin.com) Jason Chu: Jason is the Senior Education Manager at Turnitin. His focus is on workin

Jeff sits down with Sylvia Ibarra and Frank Loose from Scholastic to learn how your students can set a world record in reading this summer! About ScholasticScholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and related services and children's media. Scholastic creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, magazines, multi-media and other products that help children learn both at school and at home. The Company distributes its products and services worldwide through a variety of channels, including school-based book clubs and book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, on-air, and online at  www.scholastic.com (http://www.scholastic.com/) . Links of Interest www.scholastic.com/summer (http://www.scholastic.com/summer) @Scholastic (http://twitter.com/scholastic) @ScholasticTeach (http://twitter.com/scholasticteach) #SummerReading Summer Reading Challenge