07Dec 2021 by Karly Moura
How to Use Canvas LMS Like a Supervillain — and Get Away with It with Mike Lang

How to Use Canvas LMS Like a Supervillain — and Get Away with It with Mike Lang

2021 Ditch Summit
How to Use Canvas LMS Like a Supervillain -- and Get Away with ItMike Lang View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About Mike Twitter: @chclteteacher An 18 year veteran classroom teacher, Mike recently transitioned to a position with ed.Xtraordinary, an education research and innovation lab. During his career, he taught K-8 with the bulk of his career in elementary classrooms. He has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator and PBS Digital Innovator. Mike loves to play Xbox to unwind and believes 1996 is the greatest year in Hip Hop history. {tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer
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07Dec 2021 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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14Dec 2020 by Karly Moura
How to Use Jamboard for Engaging Visual Learning with Maria Arfanakis (Galanis)

How to Use Jamboard for Engaging Visual Learning with Maria Arfanakis (Galanis)

2020 Ditch Summit
How to Use Jamboard for Engaging Visual LearningMaria Arfanakis (Galanis) View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Maria Blog: Share, Connect, Inspire Twitter: @mariagalanis  Email: maria.arfan@gmail.com Instagram: mariagalanis Maria, is an educator living in Chicago and working in the north suburb of Deerfield. Her journey in EdTech began in 2001 as a middle school Tech Coordinator, which evolved into Tech Coach, and then iCoach. Currently, she is the K-8 Innovation Curriculum Specialist in her school district helping introduce, integrate, and support innovative learning practices. She received an M.Ed in Curriculum & Technology because she loves what tech can bring to learning, connecting people, and the world. When she thinks of her ideal focus in education, she wants it to FOSTER, ELEVATE, & INSPIRE CURIOSITY & WONDER. At the…
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14Dec 2020 by Karly Moura
How to Do More with Your Learning Management System with Matt Miller

How to Do More with Your Learning Management System with Matt Miller

2020 Ditch Summit
How to Do More with Your Learning Management SystemMatt Miller View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Matt Website: DitchThatTextbook.comBooks: Ditch That Textbook, Ditch That Homework,  Don't Ditch That Tech: Differentiated Instruction in a Digital World, Tech Like A Pirate and Do MORE with Google ClassroomPodcast: Ditch That Textbook Podcast and Google Teacher TribeTwitter: @jmattmiller / #DitchBookFacebook: Ditch That TextbookYouTube: Ditch That Textbook channel Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the four books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. He is a Google Certified Innovator (Austin ’14), a PBS LearningMedia Digital…
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17Dec 2018 by jmm7574
Appsmashing Your Way to Redefinition with Jornea Armant

Appsmashing Your Way to Redefinition with Jornea Armant

2018 Ditch Summit
Appsmashing Your Way to RedefinitionJornea Armant View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Jornea Twitter: @savvy_educator Website: savvyeducator.org Jornea Armant, a learner, servant to others, and educator for over 15 years live by these three words – Love…Grow…Inspire. Jornea’s experiences include being a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, instructional coach, mentor, regional instructional technology specialist, and currently works for Microsoft as an Educator Innovation Lead at Flipgrid. With a passion for empowering and supporting others in innovation, Jornea is committed to the continuous quest to transform learning experiences for all. She is a learner for life and is always seeking ways to connect, learn, and grow her craft. Jornea has obtained a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and currently pursuing a Doctor of…
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15Dec 2018 by jmm7574
Six Practical Ways to Amplify Learning with Technology with Matt Miller

Six Practical Ways to Amplify Learning with Technology with Matt Miller

2018 Ditch Summit
Six Practical Ways to Amplify Learning with TechnologyMatt Miller View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Matt Website: DitchThatTextbook.com Books: Ditch That Textbook (tinyurl.com/dttbook) and Ditch That Homework (tinyurl.com/dthbook) Podcast: Google Teacher Tribe Podcast Twitter: @jmattmiller / #DitchBook Facebook: Ditch That Textbook YouTube: Ditch That Textbook channel Matt Miller is an educator, speaker/presenter and blogger. He’s the author of two books: “Ditch That Textbook,” a book about revolutionizing the classroom with innovative teaching, mindsets and curriculum, and “Ditch That Homework,” a book full of strategies to help teachers become less reliant on homework to the point they can ditch it.  He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Innovator, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and two-time Bammy! Awards nominee. He writes at the…
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25Jul 2018 by jmm7574
FREE Open Educational Resources for ALL with Kristina Ishmael

FREE Open Educational Resources for ALL with Kristina Ishmael

2018 CUE Craft Ditch Summit
FREE Open Educational Resources for AllKristina Ishmael Traditional textbooks are vetted learning materials. But can we find something a little more flexible and up to date? That's the power of open educational resources (OER). Kristina Ishmael tells us about them, where to find them and how we can use them.The CUE Craft #DitchSummit is sponsored by Adobe Spark. Use the button below to get Spark for free to create stunning graphics, webpages and videos.Click here to access the list of OER that Kristina has compiled for New America. View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits Go to CUE Craft DitchSummit Home / Go to CUE Inc. / Go to Ditch That Textbook
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25Jul 2018 by jmm7574
Practical, Powerful, Pedagogically-charged Teaching with Jennifer Gonzalez

Practical, Powerful, Pedagogically-charged Teaching with Jennifer Gonzalez

2018 CUE Craft Ditch Summit
Practical, powerful, pedagogically-charged teachingJennifer Gonzalez Jennifer Gonzalez has started a cult! She's the creator of Cult of Pedagogy, a blog, podcast and resource hub for "teaching nerds". She shares practical ways to improve our craft without going crazy in this session.The CUE Craft #DitchSummit is sponsored by Adobe Spark. Use the button below to get Spark for free to create stunning graphics, webpages and videos.Mentioned in this video:> To Boost Higher-Order Thinking, Try Curation (blog post)> Frickin' Packets (blog post)> Meet the #SinglePointRubric (blog post)> 5 Common Teaching Practices I'm Kicking to the Curb (blog post)> The Cult of Pedagogy blog> The Cult of Pedagogy podcast View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits Go to CUE Craft DitchSummit Home / Go to CUE Inc. / Go to Ditch That Textbook
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25Jul 2018 by jmm7574
Solid Teaching Craftsmanship for EVERYONE with Jon Corippo and Cate Tolnai

Solid Teaching Craftsmanship for EVERYONE with Jon Corippo and Cate Tolnai

2018 CUE Craft Ditch Summit
Solid Teaching Craftsmanshipfor EVERYONEJon Corippo & Cate Tolnai Educators can tend to shy away from the word "pedagogy," but it isn't only reserved for the academics and the untouchable great teachers. By putting some basic, fundamental ideas into place, it can transform teaching and learning. CUE's Jon Corippo and Cate Tolnai share ideas for making pedagogy open and accessible.The CUE Craft #DitchSummit is sponsored by Adobe Spark. Use the button below to get Spark for free to create stunning graphics, webpages and videos. View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits Go to CUE Craft DitchSummit Home / Go to CUE Inc. / Go to Ditch That Textbook
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