TCAPSLoop Podcast

Well, hello there!

It's time for another season of the TCAPSLoop Edtech podcast, where once again we attempt to demystify educational technology and inspire our fellow educators, parents and any other sentient beings to embrace these amazing educational tools and ideas. 

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen:

Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.  - Frederick Douglass

 

On Today's Agenda:

Stephie is joined by High School Head Librarians: Genevieve Minor, and Larissa Vanderzee to discuss what's new at their libraries including peer and writer mentoring. They also touch on the process of putting together a collection and other resources libraries can provide for students. Finally we acknowledge "Banned Books Week," September 18-24. Originally launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. This week we invite you to, "join librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular."

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

Developing Digital Detectives: Rethinking Banned Books Week 

 

 

Well, hello there!

It's time for another season of the TCAPSLoop Edtech podcast, where once again we attempt to demystify educational technology and inspire our fellow educators, parents and any other sentient beings to embrace these amazing educational tools and ideas. 

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen:

Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.  - Frederick Douglass

 

On Today's Agenda:

Stephie is joined by High School Head Librarians: Genevieve Minor, and Larissa Vanderzee to discuss what's new at their libraries including peer and writer mentoring. They also touch on the process of putting together a collection and other resources libraries can provide for students. Finally we acknowledge "Banned Books Week," September 18-24. Originally launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. This week we invite you to, "join librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular."

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

Developing Digital Detectives: Rethinking Banned Books Week 

 

 

Episode 5.24

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining this three ring circus; she’s not too MACUL for school, it’s Danelle Brostrom! The Bass Baron of the Bari Sax, it’s the TechNollerGist, David Noller! and she’s having to add another wing to her house to hold all her kiddos, well deserved, end of year awards, it’s Stephi Luyt!   

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ― Marcel Proust

 

Thank you for another great year of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We just finished our 5th year of this silliness and I’m grateful for the shared wisdom, thoughtfulness and friendship.

Contrary to popular belief, educators rarely take the summer off. I know we all take the idea of being Lifelong learners pretty seriously so the question posed for today’s episode is what are your learning goals for the summer?

 

Tech Tool of the Week: 

GET OUTSIDE!

 

In closing, you can find us on Twitter @tcapsloop, @brostromda @technollergist @stephieluyt 

 

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Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.23

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Today's pod features Stephi Luyt and Andy Schuck from the Traverse Area District Library discussing local Public Library Summer Reading Programs!  

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

“Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.” - Diane Duane

 

The Agenda

TADL's Summer Program Offerings

Public School and Public Library partnerships

A look behind the Stacks? What does a Librarian actually do.

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

Learn some fun new facts and activities at DKFindOut.com

Join the TADL Summer Library Challenge!

 

In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, and @stephieluyt

 

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Thanks for listening and inspiring!

 

 

Episode 5.22

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining the pod today your summer tour guide of this EdTech paradise, Danelle Brostrom!     

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein

 

The Agenda

Not much to add to this weeks agenda but encouraging the Loopheads to go to:

Wiredtc.net and sign up for this years amazing EdTech Conference in beautiful Traverse City. 

If that didn't satiate your need for summer professional development check out: 

https://sites.google.com/tcapsstudent.net/edtech/summer-learning - for more amazing opportunities.

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

Elevate and highlight Sarah Wood - EdTech Consultant from Kent ISD.  

I love her themed rooms - Star Wars, Womens History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and it’s awesome that she freely shares awesome content with Michigan educators!  Thank you Sarah!

 

Twitter - Sarah Wood (@myedtechworld) / Twitter 

Website - myedtechworld.weebly.com 

Subscribe for email notifications: My Ed Tech World - Blog

 

In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, and @brostromda

 

Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy. 

 

Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.21

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining the pod today is a model of uncommon sense, the TechNollerGist, David Noller and balancing the scales of law and chaos, the ever pragmatic, Danelle Brostrom!     

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

“Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.” - Stewart Brand, Writer

 

The Agenda

Our friends at Common Sense Media recently released "The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, 2021." We discuss how it was framed by the pandemic, what some of the key points are, and whether the findings mirror what we are seeing from our own students. 

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

TeachDigCit.com

Digital Citizenship Curricular Framework for PK-12

Leveling Skills and Concepts for Student Success

 

In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, @brostromda, and @technollergist 

 

Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy. 

 

Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.20

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Traverse City Area Public Schools Elementary Library Coordinator, Stephie Luyt and Middle School Librarian, Melissa Baumann join me for this weeks pod!      

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. ― Groucho Marx

 

It was so great to have Melissa join us on the pod as she shared some great ideas for promoting literacy within her school including a book March Madness Bracket, a Netflix style "trending" board and much more.

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

Name Drop, include a recording of your correct name pronunciation in your email signature.

 

In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @stephieluyt. 

 

Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy. 

 

Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.20

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Traverse City Area Public Schools Elementary Library Coordinator, Stephie Luyt and Middle School Librarian, Melissa Baumann join me for this weeks pod!      

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. ― Groucho Marx

 

It was so great to have Melissa join us on the pod as she shared some great ideas for promoting literacy within her school including a book March Madness Bracket, a Netflix style "trending" board and much more.

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

Name Drop, include a recording of your correct name pronunciation in your email signature.

 

In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @stephieluyt. 

 

Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy. 

 

Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.19: Making Good Edtech Choices

I'm joined on the pod by a legendary coach that won’t lose her last game to their arch-rival, It’s Danelle Brostrom! And also joining the pod is the Sultan of Seesaw, the Scion of Spiceworks, the Pontiff of Powerschool, Mr. Evan O'Branovic!       

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

“Life is a web of intersections and choices. Your 1st choice is to recognize an intersection. Your 2nd choice is to be grateful for it.” ― Ryan Lilly

 

In today's pod we discuss common mistakes educators make when selecting classroom technology? Below are some questions to ask before going rogue and purchasing and implementing new classroom technologies:

1. What is your learning goal? 2. What’s your teaching and learning philosophy? 3. What’s your context? 

Check out the EdSurge Product Index for more guidance on appropriate classroom technology

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

Awesome PBS resources for learning more about our amazing great lakes.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/

 

In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, @brostromda and @evanobranovic. 

 

Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy. 

 

Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.19: Making Good Edtech Choices

I'm joined on the pod by a legendary coach that won’t lose her last game to their arch-rival, It’s Danelle Brostrom! And also joining the pod is the Sultan of Seesaw, the Scion of Spiceworks, the Pontiff of Powerschool, Mr. Evan O'Branovic!       

 

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

“Life is a web of intersections and choices. Your 1st choice is to recognize an intersection. Your 2nd choice is to be grateful for it.” ― Ryan Lilly

 

In today's pod we discuss common mistakes educators make when selecting classroom technology? Below are some questions to ask before going rogue and purchasing and implementing new classroom technologies:

1. What is your learning goal? 2. What’s your teaching and learning philosophy? 3. What’s your context? 

Check out the EdSurge Product Index for more guidance on appropriate classroom technology

 

Tech Tool of the Week:

Awesome PBS resources for learning more about our amazing great lakes.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/

 

In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, @brostromda and @evanobranovic. 

 

Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy. 

 

Thanks for listening and inspiring!