Creativity | Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

20Dec 2022 by Karly Moura

How to Build Students’ Creative Bandwidth with Al Thomas

2022 Ditch Summit

How to Build Students' Creative BandwidthAl Thomas View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About AlWebsite: educopilot.comTwitter: @educopilot Facebook: @educopilot YouTube: YouTube ChannelAl Thomas is an educational leader passionate about creativity and the opportunities it can provide for students. He has more than twenty years in education as a teacher, principal, district-level director, and consultant.His passion is to develop and curate unique and innovative solutions that improve learning for all and to inspire educators by sharing inspirational stories through various forms of visual storytelling.He believes that if we are to prepare students for future success, we must equip them with creative problem-solving skills that harness their talents and abilities.{tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer

13Dec 2022 by Karly Moura

Designing Tech-Infused Learning for Your Students with Amanda Sandoval

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Designing Tech-Infused Learning for Your StudentsAmanda Sandoval View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About AmandaWebsite: linktr.ee/sandovalhistoryTwitter: @historysandoval Amanda Sandoval has been a high school teacher for 15 years and currently teaches 11th-grade US History. She supports her colleagues and educators across the country to integrate technology with the focus of pedagogy first. She believes in creating a learning environment that puts students at the center of the curriculum by engaging in real-world connections and exploring relevance in their lives through community and the wider world today. Amanda was honored as her county’s teacher of the year and was named a California State Semi-Finalist for Teacher of the Year. She holds an M.A. in education with a specialization in Educational Multimedia.{tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer

12Dec 2022 by Karly Moura

The Playful Classroom and Life with Jed Dearybury and Julie Jones

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The Playful Classroom and LifeJed Dearybury and Julie Jones View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About Jed and JulieWebsite: https://theplayfulclassroom.com/Books: The Playful Classroom and The Playful LifeTwitter: @mrdearybury and @JuliePJonesJed DearyburyJed Dearybury is an educational leader and award-winning teacher of grades 1, 2, 3 and higher education teacher preparation programs. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, he won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and he was a top 5 finalist for South Carolina Teacher of the Year.Julie Jones, PhDJulie Jones has experience teaching 4th through 12th grades and is currently an Associate Professor at Converse College in K-6 teacher education. She regularly conducts research on educational technology and pedagogy with a mix of creativity and play.{tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing…

07Dec 2021 by Karly Moura

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

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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…

28Nov 2021 by Karly Moura

Mozart Distance Project with Marion Wood

2021 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Mozart Distance ProjectMarion Wood About Marion Marion Wood studied a Joint Honours degree in Music and Electronics at the University of Keele in the UK, where composing and recording were an important part of her studies, and she also began conducting. She gained a thorough grounding in both acoustics and psycho-acoustics – how the ear and brain make sense of sound. She went on to study orchestral Conducting at the Royal College of Music in London. With a focus on interpretation and professional development of young players, she is interested in how music affects audiences, and how groups of people can most effectively learn to play or sing together. These ideas were in focus as the assistant conductor and orchester manager of the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland (2000-2005) and…

23Nov 2021 by Karly Moura

Becoming a Creative with Sam Kary

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Becoming a CreativeSam Kary About Sam Sam Kary is the founder of New EdTech Classroom, a YouTube channel dedicated to teaching teachers how to create engaging, innovative, 21st century learning spaces. Sam is a former classroom teacher and instructional coach of a decade who spent his early career deeply skeptical of technology’s role in education. Now, he works full time helping teachers learn how to use technology to design authentic learning experiences that cultivate students’ skills in the 4 Cs. Sam is a Google Certified Trainer, National Geographic Certified Educator, and ISTE presenter, and his work has been featured in Forbes for supporting teachers during emergency distance learning. Follow him on Twitter @newedtechclass, and download his free Teaching with Technology Starter Kit at newedtechclassroom.com/starterkit Twitter: @newedtechclassYouTube: New Edtech Class {tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing…

11Dec 2020 by Karly Moura

Using Songwriting to Inspire and Equip Students in the Classroom with Wayne Watts, Rowena Atkins and Scarlet Billham

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Using Songwriting to Inspire and Equip Students in the ClassroomWayne Watts, Rowena Atkins and Scarlet BillhamAbout Rowena11 years ago Rowena Atkins launched Song Academy, with the mission of helping every child find their voice. Song Academy is a unique creative outlet for young people to express themselves and be heard through writing their own original songs. The Song Academy Young Songwriter competition is the leading competition for aspiring young songwriters. Judges include Tom Odell, Chris Difford, Imelda May, Miranda Cooper & Harley Sulé. Other songwriting programmes include songwriting clubs, holiday workshops and tailored school workshops.Twitter: @songacademyUKFacebook: facebook.com/songacademyUKInstagram: @song_academyYouTube: Song Academy UKAbout ScarletScarlet, a songwriting leader at Song Academy, is a professional musician, songwriter and actor. Scarlet graduated from The BRIT School of Performing Arts and now performs as a musician across the country. She…

11Dec 2020 by Karly Moura

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…

11Dec 2020 by Karly Moura

Who’s Listening? A Conversation about Storytelling in the Classroom and Student Identity with Micaela Blei and Onnesha Roychoudhuri

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Who’s Listening? A Conversation about Storytelling in the Classroom and Student IdentityMicaela Blei and Onnesha RoychoudhuriAbout MicaelaMicaela Blei, PhD, is a storyteller, educator and story editor based in Kingston, NY. She's a two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner, former Director of Education for The Moth and former third grade teacher who has told stories, taught storytelling workshops and hosted shows around the world. She has given keynotes and research talks on storytelling and empathy at conferences and universities nationwide. Find out more about her upcoming online courses and hear her stories at micaelablei.com.Twitter: @mbleiFacebook: facebook.com/themicaelableiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/micaelableiWebsite: micaelablei.com About OnneshaOnnesha Roychoudhuri is a writer and educator with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of storytelling and social justice. She regularly leads writing and storytelling workshops at organizations and universities across the country. Her writing has…

11Dec 2020 by Karly Moura

Empowering Student Creativity with Digital Media Creation with Claudio Zavala Jr and Jake Sandakly

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Empowering Student Creativity with Digital Media CreationClaudio Zavala Jr and Jake SandaklyAbout Claudio Zavala Jr.Claudio is an edtech and creative media consultant based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is passionate about fostering creativity in the classroom and using digital tools to engage learners. In addition, he enjoys helping individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners build their design and build their brands. Claudio is an avid photographer and videographer. Recently, Claudio has seen his YouTube channel grow in viewership, something he is having a ton of fun doing. He is also a professional musician, a master woodworker and a graphic designer.Twitter: @ClaudioZavalaJrFacebook: facebook.com/claudiozavalajrYouTube: youtube.com/iamclaudiusInstagram: instagram.com/claudiozavalajrAbout Jake SandalkyJake was finishing his thesis on Technology for Music Education at NYU when COVID hit. Since March, he has helped teachers take deep breaths and find creative low-cost…