Best Grant Wood AEA Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 122: AI Madness - Championship Round 36:58

3M ago36:58

36:58

Mindy and Gina are back with our final championship round of AI Madness. In this episode, Mindy and Gina take a deep dive into Brisk Teaching and School AI. Join them as they put these two AI tools against each other in completing similar tasks and reveal the good, the bad, and the truly amazing about both of these tools. Curious to know which tool…

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EP 121: AI Madness - The Final Four 17:50

3M ago17:50

17:50

In the spirit of March Madness and how much we love Iowa Women’s basketball on our team, we have taken the idea of bracket play into the AI world. In the last episode, we shared eight tools within the four categories of productivity and communication, lesson planning, scaffolding, and assessment and feedback. In this episode, we narrowed those eigh…

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Ep 120: AI Madness - Round 1 34:12

3M ago34:12

34:12

In the spirit of March Madness and how much we love Iowa Women’s basketball on our team, we have taken this idea of bracket play into the AI world and have come up with four different categories for AI tools. Within those four different categories, we have chosen two tools that we feel fall into that category to match against one another. To compar…

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Ep 119: The National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) 30:31

4M ago30:31

30:31

News and Updates: Google BardAI is now GeminiAI Google Doodle contest Seesaw has instructional templates: Seesaw Library=> Daily Routines => Instructional Templates Pear Deck adds additional tools with its new name, Pear Deck Learning: Pear Assessment, Pear Deck Tutor, and Pear Practice. Main Course: National Educational Technology Plan What it is:…

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Ep 118: A Few of Our Favorite Nuggets... 14:47

7M ago14:47

14:47

These are a few of our favorite Google Updates: Gifs and stickers in slides - Insert >> Image >> Gifs and Stickers (Gina) Customize notification settings in Google Docs - Tools >> Notification Settings Insert Emoji in Google Docs - Insert >> Emoji There are a few of our favorite new tools: GirlJams Revision History - Extension to see how long you h…

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EP 117: Welcome, Shalyn and News & Nuggets 33:12

8M ago33:12

33:12

In this episode, Mindy and Gina interview their new teammate Shalyn Huber. News: Kahnmingo is coming to Canvas: Kahnmingo is an AI tutor that was developed by Kahn Academy. Seesaw - Computer Science Activities and English Language Explorers: Newcomers Teach AI Toolkit Catch up with the team from ITEC: bit.ly/DLGWAEAitec2023 Nuggets: Reader Mode in …

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Ep: 116 Welcome Back and Goodbye, Jamboard! 15:25

9M ago15:25

15:25

Mindy and Gina explore some Jamboard replacement tools. Figjam Get verified as a Figjam educator Eric Curts Figjam for Schools Webinar. Miro Miro education templates Miro for Teachers (Video) Canva Whiteboard Getting started with Canva Whiteboard video seriesBy Grant Wood AEA

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Ep: 115 - Universal Design for Learning with Lynn Kleinmeyer and Bridget Castelluccio 26:34

1y ago26:34

26:34

In this episode, we are jumping back into Universal Design for Learning or UDL and brought our resident experts Lynn Kleinmeyer and Bridget Castelluccio in to share more about this topic. We’ve talked about UDL in the past, but it is such an important topic, we wanted to bring it back to the forefront again. 6 Myths about Universal Design for Learn…

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Ep 114: News, Nuggets, and the GWAEA Corner Booth 40:23

1y ago40:23

40:23

Welcome back to the Edtech Takeout–this is episode 114. This episode is a fan favorite – News and Nuggets! A little fun fact: This week we reached our 100,000th download! News and Updates: Canva: Magic Draw, Magic Eraser, Magic Write What’s New Wednesday Webinar - April (Canva) Newsela: Moving to Newsela Lite, access to four articles at a time with…

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EP 113: AI Edu with Charlotte Dungan 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

31:54

Join Mindy, Gina, and Corey for a conversation with AI education expert Charlotte Dungan from AI Edu. Show Notes: MarI/O - watch AI learn to play Mario. This is a great example of machine learning. ChatGPT - Generative AI that creates written content. Content Detector AI - Detector that used AI to recognize AI-generated content. Kahnmingo AI Tutor …

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EP 112: News, Nuggets, and the GWAEA Corner Booth 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

37:25

News and Updates: Include Captions with a Google Meet Recording Padlet has added a slideshow (Tony Vincent) Bing AKA Sydney The Online Search Wars - The Daily 2.15.23 The Online Search Wars Got Scary. Fast. - The Daily 2.17.23 AI - Chat GPT for positive use in the classroom Create & Edit a Timeline View - Google Docs Editors Help Table Templates in…

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EP 111: Computer Science at GWAEA 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

29:44

Mindy Cairney and Gina Rogers chat with Bridget Castelluccio and Corey Rogers about all things Computer Science at GWAEA. State of Iowa CS Report CS PD Week (June 12th - 16th) Interest Survey Secondary Computer Science Endorsement (Grant Funded) Interest Form Iowa Statewide AEA Supports for CS GWAEA CS PD and Events GWAEA CS Website…

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EP 110: Start, Stop, Keep 17:51

1+ y ago17:51

17:51

Our theme for today’s episode is Start, Stop, Keep. Gina and I have been using this prompt with teachers for quite a few years now–the frame is What will you start doing? What will you stop doing? What will you keep doing? We asked our team to think about this as a New Year's resolution with a technology focus and they’ve sent us some nuggets that …

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EP 109: Collaboration and Discourse in Transformative Classrooms 19:55

1+ y ago19:55

19:55

In this episode of The Ed Tech Takeout, Mindy Cairney is joined by Amber Bridge, Beth Swantz, and Gina Rogers to discuss the Transformative Classrooms Tool that they developed. The conversation focuses on the throughline of collaboration and discourse and what that looks like in all three tenets of the Transformative Classrooms Tool. Resources: The…

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EP 108: News, Nuggets, and Introducing the GWAEA Corner Booth 23:57

2y ago23:57

23:57

In case you missed it, the Edtech Takeout will look a bit different moving forward….at the end of last season, we said goodbye to Jonathan Wylie as he moved to a different position in the agency. However, the team felt strongly that the podcast needed to continue on. Our plan is to record shorter episodes in more bite-sized chunks. This episode is …

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EP107: The Future of the Edtech Take Out! 18:54

2y ago18:54

18:54

Well, here we are. This is our last episode before our summer hiatus and we wanted to take a few minutes of your time to talk about what The Edtech Take Out will look like when we come back in August. So, we hope you enjoy this episode and stick with us as we get ready to embark on a new adventure. You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy…

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EP106: Wrapping it Up! 45:08

2y ago45:08

45:08

The end of the school year is approaching. Are you ready? If not, we can help! We have some tips on how to best wrap up your school year by giving you some best practice advice for the apps and services you have been using all year. Here are the links for some of the things we talked about: News and follow-up: Use new table templates and dropdown c…

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EP105: ITEC Nuggets But Also Reflections? 53:26

2y ago53:26

53:26

We're back, and so is ITEC - Iowa's premier edtech conference! Mindy and I were in attendance, as were the rest of the team, so in this episode, we are going to reveal some of our takeaways from this always popular conference. Here are the links for some of the things we talked about: News and followup: iOS version of ExpeditionsPro Apple introduce…

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EP104: Katie Wardrobe 1:00:03

2+ y ago1:00:03

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We have been wanting to have an episode like this for a long time, but we have never been able to find a good guest to talk to. All that changed when Katie Wardrobe (@MusicTechTchr) agreed to come on the show and talk about the intersection of music and edtech. Whether you teach music or not, this was a really fun conversation with great ideas for …

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EP103: NFTs with Michael Cohen 52:06

2+ y ago52:06

52:06

In this episode, we decided to try something a little different. We invited Micheal Cohen (aka @TheTechRabbi) to join us to talk about the implication of NFTs for students and educators. If you haven't heard of NFTs or web3 before, you're not alone but that's one of the main reasons why we decided to have this conversation. It will make you think d…

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EP102: TalkingPoints 45:00

2+ y ago45:00

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This week we have a great interview with Page DeLozier from TalkingPoints, an excellent edtech service that offers free communication and translation services for teachers and parents. We also have some Wordle news and the usual helping of Tech Nuggets! Here are some links for what we talked about... News & follow-up: Originality reports are now av…

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EP101: Research Roundup II 41:26

2+ y ago41:26

41:26

In this, the first episode of 2022, we thought we would look back at some of the most interesting education research from 2021, courtesy of the fine folks at Edutopia. Here are some links for what we talked about... News & follow-up: Animated Drawings by Meta AI Research (Beware!) Twitter is rolling out automatic captions for videos - The Verge Don…

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12: So What, Now What? 14:45

2+ y ago14:45

14:45

In this episode, we take some time to reflect on our exploration of the UDL guidelines and consider what our big takeaways are. We also have actionable ideas for how you can get started on a UDL journey of your own. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or …

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11: Information Inundation 28:02

2+ y ago28:02

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In the digital age that we live in, information inundation is a real and growing problem. This makes executive functioning more important than it ever has been. Can you deal with the distractions, stay organized, and get things done in time? We think you can, and this episode is some of our thoughts on how to do just that. Shownotes for all of our …

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EP100: Tech Nuggets! 46:16

2+ y ago46:16

46:16

In this landmark episode, we are dispensing with the usual format and just piling on as many tech nuggets as we can fit into one episode. No news, no main course, just lots of tech nuggets! Let's dig in! 😋 Here are the links for all the tech nuggets: Radio Garden Hark Emoji Maker Adobe Creative Cloud Express Google’s Santa Tracker Template Preview …

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10: Making Meaning of Information 27:52

2+ y ago27:52

27:52

Comprehension is the main topic of today's episode, but it's not just reading comprehension that we are talking about. This is something that applies to all curricular areas and we have some ideas to help you better reach each one of your students. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jo…

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EP99: Student Engagement Revisited 48:43

2+ y ago48:43

48:43

For our 99th episode, we return to one of our favorite topics - student engagement! We have the ideas, resources, and tools you need to keep your students invested in your content. We also have some Googley updates and the usual smattering of tech nuggets! Here are some links for what we talked about... News & follow-up: the universal @ menu Chrome…

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9: Supporting Student Self-regulation 31:37

2+ y ago31:37

31:37

Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. It's how we deal with stressors and it lays the foundation for all other activities. In this episode, we look at some resources an…

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EP98: Computer Science in Iowa! 49:24

2+ y ago49:24

49:24

In this episode, we are joined by Corey Rogers (@corey_rogers) and Bridget Castelluccio (@B_Castelluccio) to talk about the new K-12 Computer Science requirements for Iowa schools! There is a lot to talk about but these are the people in the know so we made sure to get them on the podcast to share their knowledge and expertise. Here are some links …

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8: Multiple Means of Demonstrating Understanding 31:08

2+ y ago31:08

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Having students show what they know is a fundamental part of any classroom, but what does that look like in a UDL classroom? We have some ideas for you, as well as some tech tools and options for assessment. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us…

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7: Language of Learning 36:36

2+ y ago36:36

36:36

In this episode, Lynn and Jonathan are joined by Lisa Klein, an ELL Consultant at Grant Wood AEA. Lisa helps us unpack the importance of language for all students and gives us tips on how to be better communicators in the classroom. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @…

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EP97: Jammin‘ With Jamboard 47:07

2+ y ago47:07

47:07

This week, our catch of the day is Jamboard - Google's collaborative online whiteboard. We have tips, tricks, and templates to help you get the most out of this popular tool. We also have some news and your usual helping of delicious tech nuggets. Here are some links for what we talked about... News & follow-up: Live translated captions in Google M…

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6: Maintaining Motivation 25:32

2+ y ago25:32

25:32

Motivation is hard for adults, so imagine how hard it can be for students. In this episode, we look at a variety of ways that educators can help their students maintain motivation through goal setting, challenges, collaboration, and feedback. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathan…

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5: Advantages of Assistive Technology 32:55

3y ago32:55

32:55

In this episode, we take a look at how to reduce barriers to learning that would be introduced by the motor demands of a task. To help us out, we are joined by the amazing Kelli Robertson, the Accessibility Lead at Grant Wood AEA. Kelli talks to us about what assistive technology is and the role that it plays in the classroom for breaking down barr…

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4: Customizing the Learning Experience 33:47

3y ago33:47

33:47

Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. We know that, but how can teachers plan for that? In this episode, we explore that in more depth and give you some tools and ideas to get you started. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (…

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EP96: Esports with Jesse Lubinsky 46:47

3y ago46:47

46:47

Hold on tight because we are sailing into the uncharted waters of Esports in schools this week. Thankfully, we have an expert at the helm, Jesse Lubinsky from Ready Learner One, who is going to navigate us safely through these stormy seas! Here are some links for what we talked about... News & follow-up: Screencastify’s new FREE features! CommonLit…

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EP95: Universal Design for Learning 49:18

3y ago49:18

49:18

Our guests for this episode are Lynn Kleinmeyer and...uh...Jonathan Wylie? Don't worry! All will be revealed as we dive headfirst into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines and show you why you need them in your classroom. Here are some links for what we talked about... News & follow-up: Flipgrid Live Events Spreading Screencastify (SW…

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3: Engaging All Learners 27:14

3y ago27:14

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In this episode, we look at the perennial topic of student engagement. What are the best ways to engage all of our learners so that the content is more relevant and responsive to their needs, backgrounds, and cultures? We might not have all the answers, but the UDL guidelines give us lots of great, research-based ideas that are proven to have an im…

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2: Diving Deeper into UDL 26:36

3y ago26:36

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In this episode, we do some UDL myth-busting and take some time to really get to know the UDL Guidelines in more depth. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!…

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1: Grounding and Growing 15:35

3y ago15:35

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In this episode, we spend some time talking about what UDL means to us, how our journeys have evolved over time, and what we want to do with future episodes of this podcast. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@…

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EP94: Make Math Moments 59:27

3y ago59:27

59:27

For this special episode, we are joined by Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr from MakeMathMoments.com. We also have Janet Greene, one of our GWAEA Math Consultants, as a guest co-host. It's a great conversation and includes all kinds of great nuggets that truly transcend math and just make for really good instructional practices. We hope you enjoy it! Here a…

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EP93: Teachers Pay Teachers 44:20

3y ago44:20

44:20

It's time to talk about Teachers Pay Teachers. We have made comments about it in the past, but we decided to get it all out in the open and just have an honest conversation about it. Be sure to stick around for the tech nuggets! Here are some links for what we talked about... News & follow-up: Mote for Docs How to create digital stickers using Icon…

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EP92: Joe Dale is Here! 58:33

3y ago58:33

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In this episode, we are fortunate to be joined by Joe Dale, a foreign language and technology consultant, who talks to us about the intersection between technology and modern foreign languages. Here's what we talked about... News & followup: Pixlr EDU free for students and educators Public permissions for Flipgrid have changed. New layout and featu…

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EP91: Carissa Cabrera 49:35

3y ago49:35

49:35

This week we are joined by Carissa Cabrera to help us celebrate Earth Day and explore some of the ways that we can use technology to help bring awareness to these issues in the classroom. Here's what we talked about... News & Followup: Miro Education accounts Try TickTick Whiteboard.chat has handwriting recognition in 50 languages IconsMania #WCCS2…

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EP90: Eric Curts is Here! 58:07

3y ago58:07

58:07

In this episode we talk to one of our favorite #edtech people, the Google Guru himself, Mr. Eric Curts (@ericcurts)! Get a sneak peek at his sessions for the ITEC Spring Conference, and stick around as Eric joins us for Tech Nuggets! Show notes and links for everything discussed in the show can be found at: dlgwaea.org/podcast/90 You can follow Jon…

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EP89: Jen Giffen is Here! 57:26

3+ y ago57:26

57:26

In this episode we talk to someone we have wanted to have as a guest for a long time, the fabulous Jen Giffen (@VirtualGiff)! Get a sneak peek at her sessions for the ITEC Spring Conference, and stick around as Jen joins us for Tech Nuggets! Show notes and links for everything discussed in the show can be found at: dlgwaea.org/podcast/89 You can fo…

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EP88: Annie Nash - Google EDU 50:54

3+ y ago50:54

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On this episode we are joined by Annie Nash from the Google Education Team in Chicago. She walks us through everything you need to know about the latest updates for Google Workspace for Education and tells us what's it's like to work on the education team at Google. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! Show notes and links for ever…

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Divergent by Design Trailer 1:03

3+ y ago1:03

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Coming soon! A brand new podcast that explores the UDL guidelines as an opportunity to think differently, to diverge, and to deepen our instructional design to honor all of our learners.

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EP87: Learning Design w/Mike Taylor 1:00:59

3+ y ago1:00:59

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This week we are joined by Mike Taylor, (@tmiket), to talk about learning design, content curation, and what workplace training looks like when it is done well. There are a LOT of new Google updates to talk about, and our usual helping of tech nuggets are ready to serve. Show notes and links for everything discussed in the show can be found at: dlg…

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EP86: Virtual Conferences 48:21

3+ y ago48:21

48:21

It's 2021, the pandemic is still here, so in this episode we are taking a look at the pros and cons of virtual conferences. Have you attended one? Have you presented at one? We have some thoughts. We also have some tech nuggets and some useful news and followup. Show notes and links for everything discussed in the show can be found at: dlgwaea.org/…

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