The TeacherCast App Spotlight

Hapara – GSuite Management System for School Districts (2015)

Jeff sits down with Jack West to discuss why Hapara is the perfect tool for any school district wishing to properly and effectively manage their GAfE environment. The post Learn why Hapara is the perfect tool for any school district wishing to properly and effectively manage their GAfE environment. | @hapara_team appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

PeekaPak (2015)

Jeff sits down with Ami Shah to discuss how Peekapak is able to help promote child development in grades PK-2. About PeekapakPeekapak aims to improve learning outcomes in early childhood by enabling teachers and parents to work as partners in a student’s education. Through Peekapak’s platform, teachers are provided digital access to Peekapak’s character development curriculum and extended home activities for families to reinforce the learning in the home. The platform will also track student progress so that both teachers and parents are able to get a complete view of how a student is developing in the class and at home. Peekapak is currently in private beta and is looking to partner with educators to test and pilot their program. Links of Interesthttp://twitter.com/peekapak (twitter.com/peekapak) http://facebook.com/peekapak (facebook.com/peekapak) About our GuestAmi Shsh is the CEO & Co-founder of Peekapak, a recent graduate of the Imagine K12 Edtech Accelerator program based in Silicon Valley. Ami is passionate about improving youth education and has previously taught in Vietnam.  She has extensive marketing experience from roles at Procter & Gamble, and most recently, as Director of Retail Marketing at a consumer products start-ups. She has an MBA from INSEAD. You can connect with Ami on Twitter: @amishahdotca or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amishahdotca (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amishahdotca) Podcast Recorded: June 2015

Microsoft OneNote (2015)

Jeff sits down with Mik Tholfsen and Ari Schorr to discuss how https://www.teachercast.net/tep171-10-ways-to-use-onenoteedu-to-keep-you-organized/ (Microsoft OneNote) is being used in classrooms to help teachers and students stay digitally organized.   About Microsofthttp://teachercast.net/microsoftedu (Microsoft Corporation) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers and services. Its best-known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer web browser. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox game consoles and the https://www.teachercast.net/blog/microsoft-arc-touch-mouse-review/ (Microsoft Surface tablet) lineup. It is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues. It is also one of the world's most valuable companies. Links of InterestOneNoteMain http://www.onenote.com (http://www.onenote.com) – Free copy of OneNote on any platform, any device Social  http://blogs.office.com/onenote/education (OneNote in Education Blog): http://blogs.office.com/onenote/education (http://blogs.office.com/onenote/education) http://twitter.com/msonenote (OneNote Twitter): http://twitter.com/msonenote (http://twitter.com/msonenote) https://www.facebook.com/OneNote (OneNote Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/OneNote (https://www.facebook.com/OneNote) http://blogs.office.com/onenote (OneNote Blog): http://blogs.office.com/onenote (http://blogs.office.com/onenote) OneNoteEDU@microsoft.com Training http://www.onenoteforteachers.com (http://www.onenoteforteachers.com) – Bite-sized interactive Teacher Training for OneNote in Education http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24895 (OneNote and Learning Styles pamphlet): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24895 (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24895) http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/F/C/BFCC69F3-B67A-4CC6-8A9C-FEE587681624/OneNote%20Toolkit%20for%20Teachers.onepkg (OneNote Toolkit for teachers) – an interactive OneNote notebook designed for teachers on OneNote best practices in the classroom http://onenoteforteachers.com/en-US/Guides/OneNote%20for%20School%20Administrators (OneNote for School Administrators and Staff) – interactive training OneNote Class Notebook Creator http://blogs.office.com/2014/12/09/onenote-class-notebook-creator-updated-top-educator-requests-new-language-support/ (OneNote Class Notebook Creator blog): http://blogs.office.com/2014/12/09/onenote-class-notebook-creator-updated-top-educator-requests-new-language-support/ (http://blogs.office.com/2014/12/09/onenote-class-notebook-creator-updated-top-educator-requests-new-language-support/) http://aka.ms/OneNoteEDUGuide (OneNote Class Notebook Creator interactive guide): http://aka.ms/OneNoteEDUGuide (http://aka.ms/OneNoteEDUGuide) https://store.office.com/onenote-class-notebook-creator-WA104371260.aspx (Install the app on O365): https://store.office.com/onenote-class-notebook-creator-WA104371260.aspx (https://store.office.com/onenote-class-notebook-creator-WA104371260.aspx)  https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Installing-the-OneNote-Class-Notebook-Creator-A-Guide-for-IT-Administrators-in-Schools-db064f51-ae7f-440d-a89b-5d4120d873e2?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US (IT Admin instructions): https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Installing-the-OneNote-Class-Notebook-Creator-A-Guide-for-IT-Administrators-in-Schools-db064f51-ae7f-440d-a89b-5d4120d873e2?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US (https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Installing-the-OneNote-Class-Notebook-Creator-A-Guide-for-IT-Administrators-in-Schools-db064f51-ae7f-440d-a89b-5d4120d873e2?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US) YouTube Videos...

Rosetta Stone: Celebrating 25 years of helping students learn a second language (2017)

On this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, Jeff welcomes Global Marketing Director Tanya Mas and Sydney Harper from the Aspen Academy to discuss how Rosetta Stone is transforming the way students are able to learn and master a new language. About Rosetta StoneRosetta Stone is a global leader in technology-driven language and learning solutions, and for 25 years has provided educators with interactive English and World Language programs that change their students’ lives. More than 22,000 education institutions worldwide have partnered with Rosetta Stone to develop their students’ natural ability to read, write, and speak with confidence in a new language. Rosetta Stone® Foundations for K-12 is designed for beginner to intermediate students to learn skills needed for conversational proficiency. Foundations combine EdTech and proven methodologies for easy integration into a school’s language program, increasing students’ instructional access and opportunity in up to 24 languages. As students complete interactive language instruction they unlock the ability to practice their language skills through games, activities, stories, and live online conversations—leveled to their learning progress. Learn how combining Rosetta Stone Foundations with traditional language instruction complements any curriculum at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.rosettastone.com_K12&d=DwMFaQ&c=gOrgfQB8xVH7F0lP7MQhi8CyVXMBvYqNyP3LuSSb8Lw&r=C5EhJpDQOemW-U6ZscAHfCGXMa5_VEAMLAlztaSAie0&m=o-B712jznXH5XU7HMT9hcSUuuI0DS9WHN6do-QJRdGo&s=yr5Ly8ncHLq-zJYEHTpKpymdZBaidqlCFijBFA1JRw8&e= (http://www.rosettastone.com/K12). Links of InterestTwitter: http://twitter.com/RosettaStoneEd (@RosettaStoneEd) Facebook:http://Facebook.com/RosettaStoneEducation (Facebook.com/RosettaStoneEducation) K-12 Resource Hub: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__k12hub.rosettastone.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=gOrgfQB8xVH7F0lP7MQhi8CyVXMBvYqNyP3LuSSb8Lw&r=C5EhJpDQOemW-U6ZscAHfCGXMa5_VEAMLAlztaSAie0&m=o-B712jznXH5XU7HMT9hcSUuuI0DS9WHN6do-QJRdGo&s=lI-jjII5trOQZG4pxlF3H8JEzlkLQMV4nFth-I5PNuM&e= (k12hub.rosettastone.com) YouTube: http://k12hub.rosettastone.com/video (http://k12hub.rosettastone.com/video) About Our GuestsSydney Harper is pleased to be teaching for her eighth year at Aspen Academy. She holds a Master of Arts from the University of Denver in International Studies, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Translation and Interpretation from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. This will be Mrs. Harper’s eleventh year teaching in independent schools. Through her teaching career, she has taught Spanish, American History, Global Issues, Health and Wellness, World Seminar, Drama and Music to students ECE-12. She makes it her goal to integrate across the curriculum and throughout the community to provide the most enriching education possible. She has lead students on service learning, outdoor expeditionary and history based outings to Costa Rica, Mexico, Moab, Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge and Historical Route 66. On these outings, Ms. Harper wrote and utilized various curricula to provide enriching, educational experiences throughout.  In her spare time, Mrs. Harper sings professionally with symphony orchestras, local theatre and music groups, and writes and performs her own music in Denver venues. Tanya Mas is Rosetta Stone’s Global Marketing Director and is responsible for the strategy and execution of the global demand generation programs for the Enterprise & Education verticals in the US, UK and DACH region. Prior to her current position, Tanya was the Senior Education Marketing Manager for Rosetta Stone and was responsible for the overall go-to-market strategy for the K-12 and Higher Education verticals. She designed and managed the strategic development and...

Turning Parents into Partners | Learn Why You Should Check Out @ClassTagMe Today!

Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Vlada Lotkina, founder of ClassTag and Renee Angle, a 4th-grade teacher to discuss how teachers can shave hours off of their workweek by using the effective communication struggles found in ClassTag. About ClassTagClassTag is a web and mobile platform co-developed by teachers, families and parent engagement experts to specifically increase parent engagement based on research-based practices, helping teachers turn parents into partners by simplifying all communications and scheduling, motivating parents to get involved and guiding them to success. Links of interesthttps://www.classtag.com/ (Classtag.com) https://twitter.com/classtagme (Follow on Twitter @CLASSTAGME) https://www.facebook.com/Classtag/ (Follow on Facebook)   About GuestVlada Lotkina is a co-founder and CEO of Classtag. She is a former Fortune 500 Executive and a Wharton MBA. She is very passionate about education and helping parents be a powerful force to unleash their children’s potential. Renee Angle is a 4th Grade Teacher in Idaho. She has been teaching for three years and is a general education teacher teaching all subjects. She is a National Elementary Honor Society advisor for students in grades 4-6 at her school. This is a second career for Renee after a successful 20 year management career in the retail lumber industry. Renee knows every student can learn and looks forward to discovering students’ talents with them. Renee believes student achievement in the classroom increases when parents are active participants. Why ClassTag?The ClassTag approach was co-developed by teachers, families and parent engagement experts to specifically increase parent engagement based on research-based practices and is an opinionated platform that early results show helps teachers leap over parent engagement barriers and turn parents into partners. Specifically, ClassTag helps teachers:         Set and manage high and clear expectations with parents         Move from transactional engagement to relationship-building activities         Create simple and meaningful ways for parents to support learning         Reduce amount of effort required with automation and consistent system         Get visibility into the level and type of family engagement Through this approach, ClassTag has a staggering 90% parent participation rate on the platform. Game changer for what teachers expect, how they adjust their strategies and, most importantly, an amplifier for student success.     Contact MeHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.TeacherCast.net/twitter (@TeacherCast) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: https://www.teachercast.net/video (http://www.TeacherCast.net/video) iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/audio (http://www.TeacherCast.net/audio) Recorded July 20, 2016