On this special episode of the METC podcast we celebrate our community! Voices from around our community will share what has motivated them, how they engage others, areas in which they have transformed, or ways they have connected over the past year. This podcast is all about the community and we are excited to celebrate this episode with you. Let’…

Episode Overview: In this episode I sat down with John Waters, Director of the St. Louis RPDC. We have a great conversation about technology and how it is crucial in engagement. Episode’s Twitter Challenge Share a lesson, resource, tip or idea around engagement with technology. Use #METCpodcast in your tweet! Tech ‘n’ Sixty: Watch the episode here …

In this METC miniPOD episode, our community guest is Christy Brooks and she shares a resource called Loop. Check it out! Loop can be found at loophq.io. It is a free Ed Tech platform that allows teachers to get student feedback instantly. Unlimited exit tickets are free, additional question types are part of their premium package. Easy to set up an…

In this episode our guest LeeAnn Lindsey joins us and talks about the importance of Digital Well Being or Digital Wellness. She shares some great ideas and resources. Episode's Show Notes Twitter Challenge - Share the steps you have taken to ensure your digital wellness Be a part of our 100th Episode METC on Demand…

In this episode of the METC Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ted Huff to talk about engagement strategies with Distance Learning. Ted shares some over great strategies and some wonderful apps to help with engagement really in all learning environments. We close the episode by learning more about how Ted lives METC’s mission each day and recommends some…

Adobe Spark is a creation tool that provides you and your students with the ability to create beautiful graphics, videos and webpages seamlessly. It is a free tool - and when deployed by districts, students and teachers have access to all the premium features. There is even the ability to set up your own Adobe classroom for students on limited rele…

After talking about great lesson design in episode 95, Dorean and I focus on the tools that you can use to Motivate, Engage, Transform & Connect all learners during your lessons. Episode's Show Notes METC on Demand Twitter challenge - Share you favorite tech tool to Motivate, Engage, Transform or Connect your students within your content. Add #METC…

Within this METC miniPOD episode our community guest is our very own Jonathon Lee. Jonathon shares about Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is a collaboration hub. There are so many features and ways to utilize this tool within the school setting. Check it out! Episode Show NotesBy METC EdPlus

This is the first half of our conversation with Dorean Dow on student engagement. Within this episode, Dorean focuses on the strategic design of lessons. Before we even think about the tech, we need to think about the What, Why, How, Accessibility & Incentives. Without these key components, your lesson will no doubt fall flat and miss learning expe…

Within this METC miniPOD episode our community guest is our very own Jonathon Lee. Jonathon shares about the Applied Digital Skills curriculum tool that Google has created! If you have not checked it out yet, you definitely should. Link is below but also within the show notes linked. Episode Show Notes Applied Digital Skills ISTE Standards…

This is part 2 of our Canvas conversation. Brian Reed, Amanda Moody and I focus in on instruction within Canvas. They continue to share some awesome resources! Be sure to check out the resources within the show notes linked below. Episode's Show Notes Receive the Tech Tuesday Resource Collection Check out our Virtual PD - EdPlusDirect.org!…

In this episode we take a look at the LMS, Canvas. Canvas is becoming very popular within our region and we have two of our region's gurus on everything Canvas. Amanda Moody & Brian Reed share their knowledge with us on this powerhouse of a Learning Management System. Episode Show NotesBy METC EdPlus

In this episode of the METC miniPOD our community guest is Jen Walter from the Fox C-6 School District. With these crazy times of distance learning, hybrid learning or maybe in-person learning, we are using many apps to engage our students. Jen shares one of her favorites, Google Classroom for her mobile device. Listen to learn why you should look …

In this episode we sit down with JP Prezzavento, Communications Coordinator for the Fox C-6 School District to discuss the importance of communication with families and the greater school community. Episode 92 Show Notes Tech Tuesday Resource Collection Sign-up Form Google Slides - The Ultimate Instructional Tool Virtual Workshop EducationPlus Virt…

In this episode of the METC miniPOD, Jonathon Lee is our community guest and he shares his favorite app, Google Slides! Give the episode a listen and be sure to checkout the Show Notes linked below. miniPOD Episode 15 Show Notes Get added to the Weekly Resource Collection listBy METC EdPlus

In this session I sit down with Carmalita Seitz, Director of ISTE Certification and discuss ISTE Certification. Carm and I have a great conversation highlighting the purpose behind the certification, who the certification is for and how every educator can benefit from the certification. Episode Show Notes METC ISTE Certification Information ISTE St…

Welcome to another METC miniPOD episode! In this episode, our community guest is Ariel Jankord. Ariel shares an awesome tool called Apple Clips! Ariel gives some great information about the tool along with some great ideas for use with your students. She also connect Clips to the ISTE standards. Check it out and share how you might use Apple Clips …

In this episode, I sat down with Rob Greenhaw of the St. Louis RPDC. Rob is an EL Specialist and does some amazing work supporting teachers within the region. Rob shares some great technology tools to support EL students. Show Notes Link Twitter Challenge - Share resources or ideas to meet the needs of your EL Learners. Use #METCpodcast in your twe…

In episode 89 of the METC Podcast, special guest Ryan Boeckman and I discuss the power of storytelling. Ryan shares his background and love for Disney and how he incorporates engaging stories to hook his students on science concepts. It is a great story! Enjoy! Episode 89 Show Notes Twitter Challenge - Share how you incorporate stories into your le…

In this episode I sit down with the amazing Whitney Choate from Cape Girardeau, MO. Whitney is a high school special educator and instructional technology specialist. She does some amazing things within her classroom and district and she shares some of her ideas. She shares how to teach the hard (concrete) and Soft (abstract) skills using technolog…

In this episode, our community guest is Sophie Chambers of the Chillicothe, Missouri. Sophie shares information about Google Expeditions. Though Sophie is speaking to using this within the classroom, if you have students who have access to a newer phone at home, these could be a cool extended activity for families to explore. Check it out and conne…

Welcome to the second episode of season four. We have an awesome guest for this episode. Al Thomas joins us to talk about the importance of creativity. Al shares some great resources and ideas to bring creativity into your lessons to bring out the best in your students. We then talk about how to continue with creativity opportunities while teaching…

In this episode of the METC miniPOD our community guest is Josh Howard of the Fulton Public Schools in Fulton, Missouri. Josh shares some easy ways to get started with 3D design using some very familiar tools! Enjoy!By METC EdPlus

Excited for the 4th Season of the METC Podcast. Our first guest for this season is Tara Martin! Tara was a featured speaker at #METC20 and was very popular! She was very nice to sit with us before the conference and chat about her book Be Real. Be sure to check out the show notes and her website. As always, be sure to connect to Tara! Episode Show …

In this episode of the METC miniPOD, our community guest is Vicki Mikow from the Fox C-6 School District. Vicki shares about an awesome tool, Screencastify. Enjoy!By METC EdPlus

In this episode we share our conversation with Dr. Robert Dillon from the METC20 Conference. At this conference we had a local podcasting table. While at the table, participants stopped by to talk about all things edtech. Dr. Dillon stopped and talked a while as well. We had a great conversation around how we need to be better at sharing resources.…

In this episode we have three more guests that stopped by the METC Podcast table at METC20. Heather Delaurent and Shayla Viele from Camdenton Public Schools and Beth Ferranto sit down and share their experiences at the METC 2020 conference. All three presented at the conference as well. Connect with each of them to learn more about their presentati…

This episode will be part 1 of 3 from #METC20. At METC we had a local podcasting table. METC Podcast was there all three days. While at the table, I was able to talk with a few participants. I have placed them in 3 different episodes. In this first installment, I sat down with an unexpected guest and she was unknowingly enjoying her lunch at the po…

This is the final episode of our #METC20 Spotlight Educator series. We focus on the seventh and final ISTE Educator Standard - Analyst. Our spotlight guest is Rena Hawkins of the Smithville School District. Episode Show NotesBy METC EdPlus

Tara Martin will be a featured speaker at #METC20. Learn more about her and what to expect when you see her at the conference! Check out her website at the link below. Not registered? There's still time! (Assuming you listen to this before February 10, 2020!) Tara Martin's Website Register for METC20 More information on METC20…

In this episode we continue our #METC20 Spotlight Educator series and focus in on another ISTE Educator standard. The standard we focus on is the facilitator standard. Check out the full show notes linked below. Episode Show Notes Tech n Sixty+ Episode 113 - QR Codes for AR Fun w/ Flipgrid Tech n Sixty+ #FlipgridFever mini-series Playlist ISTE Educ…

The 37th annual METC conference is less than 2 weeks away! One of our featured speakers will be Kimberly Lane Clark. Kimberly is the Director of Blended Learning for a school district outside of Dallas, Texas and a computer science/ed-tech consultant. She will be presenting all three days at the conference. Listen to learn more about Kimberly and w…

In this episode we continue our #METC20 Spotlight Educator Series. Theresa Taylor & Quentin Alimayu join the conversation around the Designer Standard of the ISTE standards for Educators. Be sure to check out the show notes for links to resources and these two awesome educators! Episode 80 Show Notes ISTE Standards for Educators METC Conference - F…

In episode 79 of the METC Podcast, I sit down with three #METC20 Spotlight Educators to talk about the ISTE Educator Standard of Collaborator. Complete Show Notes ISTE Standards for Educators #METC20 Conference - February 10-12, 2020By METC EdPlus

In this episode, we continue our METC 2020 Spotlight Educator Series. I sit down with Shelby Ward and discuss the Citizen Standard of the ISTE Standards for Educators. Complete Show Notes ISTE Standards for Educators Tech n Sixty - Episode 104 #METC20 Conference - February 10-12, 2020By METC EdPlus

In this episode we explore the ISTE Leader standard with 2 METC Spotlight Educators from previous years. Listen to Erin Lawson and JP Prezzavento share their insights on this standard. Complete Show Notes ISTE Standards for Educators Tech n Sixty Episode 104 November METC Connect - eSports with Kris Miller METC Conference - February 10-12 2020…

In episode 76 of the podcast, we begin our 2020 METC Spotlight Educator Series. This year we have 10 Spotlight Educators. Over the next 7 episodes, our Spotlights will be the guests and talk about the ISTE Standards for Educators. In this episode, Jeremy Sullivan of the Springfield School District join the show and talks about the Learner standard.…

Episode 75 is another wonderful episode! We celebrate the 100th episode of the Tech n Sixty series in that segment. We sat down with Tara Link from the Moberly School District. Tara shares the importance of taking risks within the classroom and not to be afraid to think outside the box to engage your students within the content. We close this episo…

We have another jam-packed episode! We review two Tech n Sixty videos with some great tips for you Google Chrome Bookmark Bar! We sat down with Math Miller from Ditch That Textbook and talk about what he really means when he says to ditch that book. We had a wonderful conversation and talked about some great ideas and resources to begin integrating…

In episode 73 of the METC Podcast we sit down and talk with Tanya Avrith, Education Evangelist for Adobe about Sharing Your Story. Check out the show notes linked here. Be sure to checkout our new content, METC miniPOD available on Anchor and Google Podcasts. A new tech tool shared by a METC community member every other week. Available at anchor.fm…

In this episode of the METC podcast, I talk with Mandi Tolen about how you can integrate technology into the math classroom. Catch all of the show notes linked here.By METC EdPlus

Thank you for checking out this episode of the METC Podcast! All Show Notes can be located here. We encourage you to participate within our Twitter challenge for this episode. Share your experience with Future Ready. Use the #METCpodcast with your tweet!By METC EdPlus

In this episode of the #METCpodcast, we sit down with Pat Brown and have a wonderful discussion around flipping the script of your teaching! Checkout all the show notes linked here.By METC EdPlus

We are excited for our first METC Connect Live Stream. The first one will be Wednesday, August 14 at 3:45. They will take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Join us live or check out the archive on YouTube!By METC EdPlus

In this episode of the #METCpodcast I sit down with Jen Walter and talk about ways to integrate technology into the science classroom. Checkout all of the Show Notes linked here.By METC EdPlus

In episode 68 of the METC Podcast I sit down with Kara Welty. Catch all the show notes linked here.By METC EdPlus

In Episode 67 of the METC Podcast I sit down with Ariel Jankord to talk about the importance of integrating coding across the curriculum. Find the complete show notes linked here.By METC EdPlus

In this episode I site down with the current board president for ISTE and talk about standards, the conference and his new book. Catch the full show notes linked here.By METC EdPlus

Thank you for tuning into this episode of the METC Podcast! All of the show notes for this episode can be found here.By METC EdPlus

In this episode of the METC Podcast, we have many topics covered! Be sure to check the FULL Show Notes here. #METCpodcast Twitter & Flipgrid Challenge - Share your Blended & Online Learning experiences. These experiences can be as a teacher or a learner. Share using #METCpodcast.By METC EdPlus