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Focus on EDU: EdTech and The Education Experience

Focus on EDU: EdTech and the Education Experience

Welcome to CDW Education"s podcast series, Focus on EDU: EdTech and the Education Experience. We talk to leaders in education about how relevant topics are impacting the world of educational technology and education at large. As educators, we must be intentional in our decision-making to keep the full experience of our teachers, staff, and most importantly, our students, at heart. Together, we leverage incredible thinkers throughout the education community to discuss topics ranging from equity to

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#55: Building Esports into Education at the...

Focus on EDU: EdTech and The Education Experience ·

2022/04/29

Esports has been taking the world by storm and education is a big part of the sustained success of the ecosystem. At Full Sail University, they've built a successful program based on student input and the shifting workforce landscape that we are preparing our students for. Sari Kitelyn takes us on her journey at Full Sail and what esports has meant to them as they evolve their programs. Thanks for joining us today on CDW's Focus on EDU: EdTech and The Education Experience, hosted by Doug Konopelko

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00:15:31

#54: Being a Teacher Cheerleader - Knikole Taylor

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2021/12/28

While it has always been important to support educators in their difficult work, teachers need a cheerleader now more than ever. Knikole Taylor, an education leader from Texas, seeks to help teachers in any way she can on her journey. Thanks for joining us today on CDW's Focus on K-12: EdTech and The Education Experience, hosted by Doug Konopelko, Education Strategist. If you enjoyed the show, please like and subscribe to the channel, and click the little bell to get notified when we post a new

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00:17:51

#53: Using Design Thinking with Intention - Dr. Sabba...

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2021/11/24

While design thinking is a great way to garner engagement and buy-in to the problem-solving process, it's also an incredibly powerful tool for reshaping the thinking in your organization or school. Dr. Sabba Quidwai discusses the power of design thinking when it is used with intention and becomes part of our organizational culture in education and beyond. Thanks for joining us today on CDW's Focus on K-12: EdTech and The Education Experience, hosted by Doug Konopelko, Education Strategist. If you

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00:14:23

#52: Digital Equity and Educational Civil Rights -...

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2021/11/17

With the ubiquity of the internet and digital tools in our lives, the rights of our students have grown over the years to include access to the resources they need to be successful. Digital equity is at the forefront of that conversation for districts all across the United States. For Indianapolis Public Schools and their Executive Director of Strategy and Integration, Ashley Cowger, supporting their students civil rights as their district shifts over time is at the forefront of their work. Thanks

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#51: Academic Esports in the UK and Beyond - Tom Dore

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2021/11/10

Esports in the world of education can take many different forms. Today, Tom Dore and I connect on some of the amazing advances the British Esports Association and other organizations are making in the academic side of esports in education. Thanks for joining us today on CDW's Focus on K-12: EdTech and The Education Experience, hosted by Doug Konopelko, National Esports Manager for CDW. If you enjoyed the show, please like and subscribe to the channel, and click the little bell to get notified when

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00:16:19

#50: Innovating Play in K-12 Education - Christine...

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2021/10/27

Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey are two kindergarten teachers (and authors) from opposite ends of the country whose classes collaborate on a daily basis. The mindset of Innovating Play was born from the idea that it is possible to protect and nurture best practices in early childhood education, while expanding opportunities for appropriate connection and discovery through technology. They are grounded in the belief that hands-on experiences and joyful learning can include everything from paint

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00:15:16

#49: Esports Through the Years - Christopher Turner

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2021/10/20

Christopher Turner is an educator, esports coach, program director, and more. He is plugged into the esports community from elementary school to graduate school and beyond. Today we dive into a great discussion around what esports looks like at different levels and what folks should do if they are looking to become part of this great community and build their own program! Thanks for joining us today on CDW's Focus on K-12: EdTech and The Education Experience, hosted by Doug Konopelko, Education

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#48: Behind the Scenes of FETC: An EdTech Conference...

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2021/10/13

People flock to edtech conferences year after year, but does anyone really know what goes into a successful show? Jennifer Womble certainly does. As the Program Chair for FETC (the Future of Education Technology Conference), Jennifer gives us a little taste of what goes on behind the scenes. She also shares what her favorite part of the conference is, what we can do to prepare, and what we might expect for this year's FETC! Thanks for joining us today on CDW's Focus on K-12: EdTech and The

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00:18:54

#47: The 4 Cs of K-12 Esports - Chris Aviles

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2021/10/06

K-12 esports are on the rise! Today, we talk with coach, leader, and esports pioneer, Chris Aviles of Garden State Esports, about the 4 Cs of esports. While competitive gaming is becoming more and more popular throughout the world, it's important to reflect on how we must remain focused on our students and the different benefits they can get from these programs. Chris dives in to tell us about what we can teach our students beyond the game! Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and

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#46: EdTech and Social-Emotional Learning - Alberto...

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2021/09/29

As educators, we are responsible for much more than facts on a page and standards. In light of the shared experience of living through a pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on the concept of social-emotional learning. Today I talk with the eTwinz, Mario and Alberto Herraez, educators from Spain that are currently living and teaching in Utah. We talk about checking in on students' emotional states, building relationships, and integrating edtech into those processes. Thanks for joining us today

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00:16:58

#45: Game-Based Learning in Education - Glen Irvin...

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2021/09/22

Gamification, game-based learning, and competitive gaming are all popular in education right now. Today, I talk with Glen Irvin Flores about his experiences with game-based learning and how it can be so powerful in the classroom. As an instructional technology coach and former teacher, Glen has experienced the hands-on approach of applying game-based learning in the classroom, but also the coaching of folks for its inclusion. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education

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00:13:47

#44: New Leadership Lessons and ::gasp:: Learning...

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2021/09/16

As students, educators, and leaders across the country work together to reshape education, standard district practices like hiring, promotion, and growth continue. Today, I talk with Dr. Natasha Rachell of Atlanta Public Schools about being a new instructional technology director at such a pivotal time. We address what folks are focusing on, the stigma around learning loss, and much more! Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show,

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#43: Breaking Down Silos in Education - Vriti Saraf

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2021/09/10

It's no secret that silos exist in education. While they may materialize in individual departments, between schools, within districts, and among states, Vriti Saraf is ready to bring the world's educators together to truly learn, grow, and collaborate together. We discuss examples of amazing schools and programs from around the world, the value of no-code tools, why it's important to bring folks together, and what one path forward might be! Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and

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00:18:09

#42: EdTech Tools: Game Changers or Life Savers in...

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2021/09/01

While many edtech tools were integrated into school and district digital learning ecosystems in the last year, many are now being re-evaluated. Today, I talk with Joe Marquez, Director of Academic Innovation for CUE, about why it's important to sort our education tools as game changers or life savers! Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you’d like to contact us about

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00:23:05

#41: Closing the Digital Divide: Broadband in K-12 -...

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2021/08/25

Over the last decade, connectivity has gone from a "nice to have" to a "need to have". This is especially true as our schools and the families they support navigate a third school year impacted by a pandemic. Join me in a conversation with the CIO of the Georgia Department of Education, Dr. Keith Osburn, and the CIO of Fulton County Schools in Georgia, Dr. Emily Bell. Learn about the challenges and the solutions we are seeing from both a district, or LEA (Local Education Agency), and from the state

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00:18:14

#40: How to Achieve Success at Scale in K-12...

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2021/08/18

When you're one of the leaders that sets the vision for one of the nation's largest school districts, it has to be clear and it has to scale. For Miami-Dade County Public Schools, this means over 400 schools and more than 350,000 students. Marie Izquierdo started as a student in the district and has worked her way up to being the Chief Strategy Officer. Marie and I talked about the vision for education in MDCPS, their recognition by the Council of Great City Schools, and the ingredients in their

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00:17:50

#39: Starting K-12 Esports in 2021?! Some Lessons...

Focus on EDU: EdTech and The Education Experience ·

2021/08/11

As esports continues to grow in the K-12 space, district leaders like Bradford Harris from Texas, continue to lead the way and blaze a trail for others looking to build their program. Join us for this conversations where we cover the idea that not all successful esports programs will look the same, where knowledge of games falls in order of importance, and a few other things you need to know if you are starting a program. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education

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00:18:58

#38: Instruct. Innovate. Lead. - Dr. Ashley Kennedy

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2021/08/04

There are so many incredible leaders in education today and Dr. Ashley Kennedy, the Director of Instruction and Innovative Practice for Cobb County Schools in Georgia, is a people leader on the rise! In this episode of Focus on K-12, we discuss leading with a student-centered vision by staying close to the classroom, using research-based practices for learning and engagement, and generational changes in students and leaders. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education

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#37: From Bricks to Clicks - Dr. Emily Bell

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2021/06/30

Today on Focus on K-12, I talk to the Chief Information Officer for Fulton County Schools, Dr. Emily Bell, about how we've been moving "from bricks to clicks" in education. When making the move to digital instruction and digital resources, in addition to pedagogical shifts, we've got to make sure we keeping an eye on security and where our data is headed. We tackle the balances between 1) cybersecurity and convenience and 2) standardization and choice. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12,

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00:13:03

#36: The Evolution of Instructional Coaching and...

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2021/06/23

Instructional coaching has become more and prevalent in school districts around the country as district and school leaders look to reflect on and improve their pedagogical practices, technology integration, and invest in the growth of their staff for the benefit of the students. Today, I talk to STEM/Instructional Coach and one of EdTech's 30 K-12 Influencers of 2021, Victoria Thompson. She takes us through a bit of the evolution of instructional coaching through the past few years, some of the

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