The EdShift Podcast

TCEA took place in Dallas, Texas this week - February 7-10th. Hear about the top trends and ideas that Kris discovered, and join in on some positive vibes and momentum from the event!  Learn more about TCEA at tcea.org Like this event recap? We're hoping to do more of them, so let us know! Connect with your hosts on Twitter:  Katie: @keightyen Kris: @KrisAstle

The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) took place in Orlando, Florida from Jan 26th - 28th. Hear about the top trends and ideas that Kris saw, and some of the key takeaways valuable for anyone.  Learn more about FETC here.  Like this event recap? We're hoping to do more of them, so let us know! Connect with your hosts on Twitter:  Katie: https://twitter.com/keightyen Kris: https://twitter.com/KrisAstle

In this episode Kris and Katie talk about burnout among teachers - it's not new, but it's important that we keep talking about it. Hear some insight from recent research, as well as ideas and examples of what it looks like to support teachers in meaningful ways around the world.    One of the reports referenced in conversation: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1108-1.html   Connect with your hosts on Twitter:  Katie: https://twitter.com/keightyen  Kris: https://twitter.com/KrisAstle    Special thanks to EdShift editor, Kevin! 

Meet Sean, Christine, and Andy from GLUU. They focus their work on making teacher’s days easier – and supporting wellbeing in classrooms. Discover what drives them – including some critical reflections on the importance of social-emotional learning in fully preparing students for their future. Hear how they approach a holistic approach to wellbeing in schools and the resources that you can access today for doing just that.    Connect with the GLUU team at https://gluu.tech & https://twitter.com/GluuTech  Discover free classroom resources for supporting student wellbeing: https://suite.smarttech-prod.com/explore/category/fRGWIp    Connect with your hosts:  Katie: https://twitter.com/keightyen  Kris: https://twitter.com/KrisAstle   Special thanks to the whole team at GLUU, and to EdShift editor Kevin Olenick (https://twitter.com/kevole). 

Join Kris and Katie for a chat about their education stories, how they got where they are today, and a few surprising details!   Connect on Twitter: @KeightyEn @KrisAstle

The insights offered through Indigenous culture and education have been ignored for too long - how can we begin to bring not only approaches but holistic conversations into classrooms? Hear from Darren McKee, Executive Director, Saskatchewan School Boards Association and member of the O-Chi-Cha-Ko-Sipi First Nation in the Interlake region of Manitoba, Canada about this, and more.  Connect with Darren and your hosts Katie and Kris on Twitter:  Darren: @DMcKee67 Katie: @keightyen Kris: @KrisAstle

Join Kris and Katie for a conversation with three student leaders from across the United States about what they wish their teachers knew, how they'd like to show their learning, and lots more. We're thrilled to share the incredible voices of these students with you.  Discover more about the event referenced by looking at #SEEUsAll   Connect with your hosts on Twitter: Katie: https://twitter.com/keightyen Kris: https://twitter.com/KrisAstle   Thanks for listening. Did you enjoy the conversation? Leave us a review!    

Welcome to episode #1 of the EdShift podcast! Join Kris Astle and Katie Novak for a conversation with Sakon Kieh, Director, Educational Technology at District of Columbia Public Schools. Discover how DCPS has approached blended learning and supporting educators as they prepare to navigate a new and uncertain school year.    Learn more about DCPS: https://dcps.dc.gov/  And connect with Sakon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneTechChic    Connect with your hosts on Twitter:  Katie: https://twitter.com/keightyen Kris: https://twitter.com/KrisAstle    Thanks for listening. Did you enjoy the conversation? Leave us a review!