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Google for Education Panel Discussion

12/18/2020

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For our final episode of 2020, we want to encourage and inspire anyone thinking about completing Google for Education Certifications over the winter break to go for it! We gathered a great panel to help us give that little push you may be needing to get certified or continue with another level. Each panelist gives their take on experiences and benefits of being Google for Education Certified  and we hope by listening you will be inspired! For more information visit the Google for Education Teacher Center.

Meet the Panelists!

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May Jue
​Google for Education Program Manager

May majored in Business at UC Berkeley and her first job out of college was at Intel Corporation working in Finance. She then earned her Single Subject Teaching Credential in Math and taught High School Math for 2 years in East San Jose.  May then came to Google to work on Compensation - more numbers,  before finally getting the opportunity to land a spot on the Google for Education team, now owning the Trainer and GEG programs.
Connect with May: @mayoulee 
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​Hollie Sisk
​Google Certified Innovator

Hollie serves the College of Education as the Director for the Instructional Support and Resources Center at Georgia Southern University on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses. As a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, she enjoys sharing her passion for student engagement. Hollie believes purposeful professional development empowers educators to transform learning, ignite change, and break down the walls of their classrooms while providing authentic learning experiences for all students.  Connect with Hollie:  @hgsisk 


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​Jessica Horton
​Google Certified Coach

Jessica is a Business Education teacher and Choice Program Admissions Coordinator at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts.  She has a masters of education in Instructional Technology from Georgia Southern University, and is currently completing her doctoral degree in Workforce Education at the University of Georgia.  
Jessica is a Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, a Google Certified Trainer, and a Google Certified Coach, as well as an Apple Teacher.  She serves as an advisor for Future Business Leaders of America and National Junior Honor Society.  Her interests include teaching personal finance and transforming education with technology.  Connect with Jessica: @jessica42294


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Dana Gibbs
Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2

Dana is a Savannah, Georgia born Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2. She started her career teaching 7th-grade math. After twelve years of teaching secondary math and science, she transitioned into being an instructional coach. Dana currently serves as a K-5 instructional coach at the School of Humanities at Juliette Low. Outside of helping teachers, Dana loves creating, crafting, and spending time with her sons.

Connect with Dana: @deegenius

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HUGE thanks to May, Hollie, Jessica, and Dana for sharing their experiences with our listeners and for giving us...
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Natalie Muthersbaugh-Adaptive Program Teacher

12/11/2020

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Welcome to our guest, Natalie Muthersbaugh. Natalie teaches in Savannah, Georgia at Sol. C. Johnson High School in the Adaptive Program. This is her 23rd year of teaching, and one of the things she enjoys most is teaching her students how to use technology for real world problem solving. 

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Richard Smith-Executive Director First District RESA

12/4/2020

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Today we are talking with Richard Smith, Executive Director of First District RESA. 
Mr. Richard Smith is a veteran educator who began his career as a teacher and coach in 1990.  During his career, he has served in the roles of assistant principal, director of CTAE, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent.  He believes that the education of all children is not only possible but our greatest mission. ​
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Mr. Smith is grounded in the belief that the real work of education takes place in the classroom, and is performed by quality teachers.  Materials and programs are the tools of those teachers, but it is the people working to build relationships at the classroom level that have the greatest impact on a child.  It is the job of everyone else, to support and remove barriers so that the classroom teachers can better perform their role.​
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In 1988, Mr. Smith earned a Bachelors in Business Administration from Georgia College. He also holds a Masters in Administration and Supervision and a Specialist in Educational Leadership from Georgia College & State University. In 2009, Mr. Smith completed the Superintendents Professional Development Program through the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia School Superintendents Association.
Mr. Smith has two children, Will is employed at Southeast Bulloch High School; Macy is a Senior Special Education major at Georgia Southern University.


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GaETC Takeaways: Instructional Gear, Tools, & Design

11/27/2020

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Welcome to another episode of Somethin’ to Tech About! Today we are focusing on three big takeaways from the virtual Georgia Educational Technology Conference held recently.  Virtual hugs and high fives to the coordinators of GAETC Connect!  They pulled off an amazingly organized and user friendly conference experience for everyone involved.  As we reflected on the conference experience, we found ourselves revisiting three major themes which are so important for educators - not only during remote or hybrid learning, but even when we are working in the classroom with students. Getting the right Gear, Getting and Keeping Students Involved, and Getting Students Producing.

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Dr. Monica Burns of Class Tech Tips

11/20/2020

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Dr. Monica Burns
Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher in New York City, Monica used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students. Monica started her blog Class Tech Tips in 2012 to help make EdTech easier for fellow educators, and launched the Easy EdTech Podcast and her membership site the Easy EdTech Club to support educators who want to simplify and streamline technology integration. 
Since starting Class Tech Tips Monica has led workshops and webinars, and provided keynote presentations to teachers, instructional coaches, administrators and tech-enthusiasts at numerous national and international conferences including SXSWedu, ISTE, FETC and EduTECH. Monica is the author of Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom (ASCD), two quick reference guides for ASCD on Distance Learning Essentials and Classroom Technology Tips, as well as several other publications.

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Google Earth in the Classroom

11/13/2020

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​Welcome to another episode of Somethin’ to Tech About. Today we are talking about Google Earth and some ideas for classroom use.  
​Google Earth is a web-based app that brings the world to your fingertips. It has up-to-date satellite imagery showing street views, space views, oceans, topography, global temperatures, wind speed, precipitation, and so much more. Here are a few highlights from our discussion. 

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Daniel Rivera - 1st District RESA Technology Director

11/7/2020

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 4 of Somethin' to Tech About! Today we have Daniel Rivera, a numbers and data guru joining us. Daniel currently serves as the Technology Director for First District RESA and serves 17 counties. Daniel has provided instructional technology leadership, guidance, and professional development for K-12 and university students, faculty, and staff for 16 years and has been presenting at conferences regularly for 12 years. Daniel is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Google for Education Innovator.

Tune in to hear Daniel, Dru, and Angie discuss his Google Innovator project, getting educators excited about data, YouTube tips, and more. Below are some highlights from our discussion.  ​

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4 Reasons for Adding TED-Ed to Your Digital Toolbox

11/1/2020

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If you visited the Remote Learning page on our site, you may have seen an idea and template for using TED Talks with your students. TED’s (Technology, Entertainment, Design) mission according to their website, centers on a passionate belief in “the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the world”. TED-Ed is one of the initiatives that has grown from TED with the same goal but with a focus on educators and students. You may be thinking, yeah, but why use TED-Ed in the classroom? We offer 4 reasons why TED-Ed should be in your digital resource classroom toolbox. 

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Turn off the Screens and Tune in with Podcasts

10/24/2020

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With an increase of screen-time for students and teachers,   the idea of closing our eyes and listening to podcasts is more appealing than ever! Listening to podcasts gives us the benefit of a good story, opportunity to learn,  or focus on self care without the screen time.  
We are offering 5 ways to turn off your screens and tune in with podcasts.  
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7 Helpful Hacks

10/18/2020

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There are loads of great resources available but let's face it, time is not always on the side of educators. So, we have collected 7 timely and helpful tech hacks worth sharing. If you are looking for something specific, let us know and we may be able to help.

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