11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Strategies to Start Meaningful Blended Learning in Class with Dr. Catlin Tucker

Strategies to Start Meaningful Blended Learning in Class with Dr. Catlin Tucker

2021 Ditch Summit
Strategies to Start Meaningful Blended Learning in ClassDr. Catlin Tucker View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About Catlin Blog: CatlinTucker.com Books: UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes, Balance With Blended Learning, Blended Learning In Action, Power Up Blended Learning, and Blended Learning In Grades 4-12. Twitter:  @Catlin_Tucker Instagram: ​@CatlinTucker​​​ Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Currently, Catlin is working as a blended learning coach, education consultant, and professor in a Masters of Arts in Teaching program. Catlin has published several books on blended learning, including UDL and Blended Learning and Balance with Blended Learning. She is active…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Powerful Visual Learning Through Sketching for Students & Teachers with Jen Giffen

Powerful Visual Learning Through Sketching for Students & Teachers with Jen Giffen

2021 Ditch Summit
Powerful Visual Learning Through Sketching for Students and TeachersJen Giffen View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About Jen Website: Virtualgiff.com Podcast: Shukes and Giff the Podcast Twitter: @VirtualGiff Instagram: ​@VirtualGiff​​​ TikTok: @VirtualGiff Jen is a Teacher Librarian & EdTech Consultant. She has a M. Ed from the University of Toronto and a specialist in Education Technology. Google Innovator, sketchnoter, host of #ShukesAndGiff the podcast, student voice ambassador, mom of three boys and dad joke aficionado. Former player of the game of school, she now seeks to ensure learning is authentic and relevant, especially for struggling students. She wants you to know that while at first, the hokey pokey is hard, eventually you turn yourself around. #Ginger #Canadian #HashtagLover. She can be found @VirtualGiff – everywhere. {tcb_current_year} Thrive…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Coaching educators: PBL, life skills, and influence

Coaching educators: PBL, life skills, and influence

2024 Ditch Summit
Coaching Educators: PBL, Life Skills, and InfluenceJorge Valenzuela DISCUSS THIS SESSION IN FIGJAM Reflect with MirrorTalk (Win prizes) Get The Book Creator Ditch Summit Notebook from illinois? Get official PD credits About JorgeWebsite: lifelonglearningdefined.comPodcast: Learning Defined PodcastInstagram: @JorgeDoesPBLTwitter: @JorgeDoesPBLFacebook: @JorgeDoesPBLYouTube: @JorgeDoesPBLJorge Valenzuela is a highly sought-after and well-regarded performance and education coach, author, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. He got his start in education and has helped countless educators improve their instructional leadership and teaching skills. Jorge specializes in emphasizing instructional innovation through action research and is a trusted deliverer of reputable professional training in collaborative team building, core instruction, project-based learning (PBL), STEM pathways, entrepreneurship, and life skills integration across the curriculum. He partners with Corwin to provide professional development and ongoing support to schools and teaching teams…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Putting the Arts in STEAM to Empower Student Voice with Jeannine Flores and Tim Needles

Putting the Arts in STEAM to Empower Student Voice with Jeannine Flores and Tim Needles

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit
Putting the Arts in STEAM to Empower Student VoiceJeannine Flores and Tim NeedlesAbout TimTim Needles is an artist, educator & author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum. He teaches art/media at Smithtown School District, is a TEDx speaker, and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Art Museum & Norman Rockwell Museum. He’s a National Geographic Certified Teacher, ISTE PLN Leader, and Adobe Creative Educator and is the recipient of ISTE’s Creativity Award, NAEA’s Outstanding Teaching Award, and The Rauschenberg Power of Art Award.Twitter: @TimNeedlesFacebook: facebook.com/TimNeedlesYouTube: youtube.com/TimNeedlesTikTok: TikTok.com/@TimNeedlesAbout JeannineMs. Jeannine Flores is the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Arts & STEAM Coordinator in the Center for Distance and Online Learning. She has been in education for 23 years, is an alum of California…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Creating Strong Student Voices with Public Speaking Techniques with Tatiana Rodriguez and Tara Skiba

Creating Strong Student Voices with Public Speaking Techniques with Tatiana Rodriguez and Tara Skiba

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit
Your Voice Is a Tool: Tips for Maximizing Spoken Voice​Tatiana Rodriguez and Tara SkibaAbout TatianaTatiana loves teaching. The opportunity to influence a student's life and vice versa is powerful. She believes that life is a gift, learning should be fun and investing in the next generation matters.You'll find her smiling in college classrooms building up strong student leaders and also in corporate classrooms encouraging professionals with growth mindsets. She is a lifelong learner and creative so outside of these spaces, you'll find her connecting with others on new ideas, taking classes and enjoying nature.Twitter: @tatiana_teachesLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/hellotatianarodriguezYouTube: Tatiana's YouTube ChannelAbout TaraDr. Tara Skiba is a graduate of Rutgers University with her Ed.D. in the Design of Learning Environments, Ed.M. in English Education, and B.A. in English. In addition, Dr. Skiba holds her New Jersey…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Using Improv and Theater Techniques to Unlock Creativity with Natasha Jain and Batsheva Frankel

Using Improv and Theater Techniques to Unlock Creativity with Natasha Jain and Batsheva Frankel

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit
Using Improv and Theater Techniques to Unlock CreativityNatasha Jain and Batsheva FrankelAbout NatashaNatasha is a British-born actor in Hong Kong. She has been involved in a variety of independent and well-known theatre productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the world premiere of The Butcher by Andrew Biss. Natasha directed her first stage performance in September 2019. She is also a voice-over artist and a radio presenter and works as a freelance drama instructor. She recently launched her own business working with people/companies to help them unwind and de-stress using theatre techniques. Instagram: @jaineyjain LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natasha-jain-4a771823/ Youtube: YouTube.com/TashTalksAbout BatshevaBatsheva Frankel, MAT, is the producer and host of the podcast Overthrowing Education, and a veteran educator of over 25 years. As an educational consultant, she has given workshops for universities, conferences, schools and other organizations across…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
An Effective Framework for Problem Solving in the Classroom with Dee Lanier

An Effective Framework for Problem Solving in the Classroom with Dee Lanier

2020 Ditch Summit
 An Effective Framework for Problem Solving in the ClassroomDee Lanier View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Dee Blog: Solve In Time Blog Twitter: @deelanier @solveintime Email: dee@solveintime.com Instagram: deelanier Website: deelanier.net Dee Lanier is an Educational Technologist and Equity Enthusiast. Dee is a passionate and energetic educator and learner with over a decade of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate level. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Sociology with special interests in education, race relations, and inequality. Dee is an award winning presenter, TEDx Speaker, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and Google Certified Coach that specializes in creative applications for mobile devices and Chromebooks, low-cost makerspaces, and gamified learning experiences. Dee is a founding mentor and architect for the Google Coaching program pilot, Dynamic Learning Project,…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
12 Tips and Ideas for Great Remote Learning with Knikole Taylor

12 Tips and Ideas for Great Remote Learning with Knikole Taylor

2020 Ditch Summit
12 Tips and Ideas for Great Remote LearningKnikole Taylor View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Knikole Blog: knikoletaylor.com/blog  Twitter: @knikole Email: info@knikoletaylor.com  Instagram: @knikoletaylor Website: knikoletaylor.com Knikole is a self proclaimed nerd and lover of learning, and her obsession is connecting with other educators to share, learn, and grow. She is fueled by learning in order to share learning with others and empower them to be and give their best to students.  {tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
How to Energize Your Students with Games and Play with Dr. Lindsay Portnoy

How to Energize Your Students with Games and Play with Dr. Lindsay Portnoy

2020 Ditch Summit
How to Energize Your Students with Games and PlayDr. Lindsay Portnoy View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Lindsay Blog: Game On? Brain On! Twitter: @lportnoy Email: l.portnoy@northeastern.edu  lindsayportnoy.com Website: Dr. Lindsay Portnoy is a cognitive scientist, educator, and author. Her students at Northeastern University where she is an Associate Professor call her Dr. P. Lindsay's mission is to translate the science of learning into more authentic and empowered learning for each student. She does this through the courses she teaches, the workshops she provides, the research she conducts, and the books she writes, including the triple award-winning book Designed to Learn and her latest book Game On? Brain On!As a former classroom teacher, entrepreneur, and researcher, she draws from a deep knowledge of cognition and instruction working…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
How to Create Authentic Student Interaction with Esther Park

How to Create Authentic Student Interaction with Esther Park

2020 Ditch Summit
How to Create Authentic Student InteractionEsther Park View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Esther Blog: Welcome to Mrs. Park’s Blog Twitter: @MrsParkShine Email: mrs.esther.park@gmail.com Instagram: mrsparkshine Website: mrspark.org Esther Park is a passionate English as a second language educator and a firm believer that every-kid-can-shine. ❤️️She has taught both in private and public school system for 15 years, and had the privilege of meeting students from all around the world with different language proficiency levels. Currently, she teaches newly-arrived and SLIFE (Students with Limited and/or Interrupted Formal Education) English language learners in Virginia. Esther was born and raised in South Korea and moved out of her motherland at the age of 9. Growing up, she lived in four different countries including Dominican Republic and El Salvador. Once…
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