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Welcome to the THRIVEinEDU podcast where learning happens and random thoughts related to all things education are shared. Listen in each week as I talk about some of the emerging trends and topics in education. Topics include Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, Global Collaborations, Preparing Students for the Future, PBL, SEL, Coding, NFTs, Metaverse, Web3, the Power of PLNS, and more.
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I have been using CoGrader and was thrilled to have the chance to talk with Gil and learn more about the story behind the beginning of CoGrader and the work being done by the team. I hope you enjoy listening, and then check out CoGrader! CoGrader Team Bio CoGrader is led by founders Gil Quadros Flores, Gabriel Adamante, and Vitor Barbosa, who bring…
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I had a blast chatting with Jennifer before, during, and after our recording! I have known her for years, but this is the first time we got to sit and chat live! I guarantee we will have a part II to our conversation! I hope you enjoy this episode! And be sure to check out all of Pando PR's services. About Jennifer, APRFounder & CEO of Pando Public…
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I really enjoyed the chat with Tom. We are both passionate about speaking about AI, helping other educators, and being mindful of the benefits and concerns surrounding AI. I hope you enjoy our episode and subscribe to the podcast! About Tom: Tom Mullaney (he/him) uses his Special Education and Instructional Design background to help teachers design…
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Rachel Wood is a researcher, speaker, writer, and therapist. As a PhD Candidate in Cyberpsychology, she studies the intersection of psychology and technology. Rachel is currently exploring the psychological impact of AI in the workplace and education as the focus of her doctoral dissertation. With a master's Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor's De…
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In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michelle Ament and Sophie Theodorou. We talked about education and the changes we are seeing and needing. Michelle is one of the Co-Founders of the Human Intelligence Movement. About Michelle Dr. Michelle Ament is leading educational reform with the Human Intelligence Movement. Fearlessly cha…
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Enjoy this great chat with Josh, creator and founder of Gimkit. An amazing story about his experience in a new high school, teaching himself to code, creating a company, and his path forward to today! And shout out to Jeff Osborn, Josh's mentor. About Josh: Hey everybody! I'm Josh the creator of Gimkit, an online learning game! I attended a project…
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Welcome to a special episode of my podcast, in which I invite two "podcasters" whom I have never met to review and discuss my recent book, "How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities Into Any Content Area." If you haven't tested some of the AI-powered tools out there or want to know more about AI, let me know. AI has been an area of interes…
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Heather is an AMAZING woman! I have had the privilege of knowing her for many years. She is an inspiration, and I am thrilled to have had her on my podcast. We had a blast! I have seen her growth over the years and she is so passionate about her work. You won't find anyone else who invests in their clients as much as Heather. About Heather After gr…
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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Michelle Korenfeld, lifelong creativity educator, author, poet and painter.
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I enjoyed learning about all of Michelle's work and her impact on education. We had a great conversation! Michelle is an Amazon author, painter, lifelong educator, creativity researcher, lecturer, and facilitator of transformational professional development. She offers AI-assisted personalized lesson plans (literature, enrichment, and activities) t…
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I had a fantastic time chatting with Jeff and Jon, learning more about their work and upcoming features for Snorkl, and having fun! I hope you enjoy this episode and get started with Snorkl in your classroom. Your students will love it! About Jeff: Jeff started his career as a 5th-grade teacher. He has spent the last 10 years building tools for tea…
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or In this episode, I share some of the things I have learned and events I have coming up. I would love to work with your school, speak at your event, do a book study, or a webinar, or find ways to work with more educators! Contact me: bit.ly.thriveineduPD Join the NASA AI session: Sign up here on Monday, July 22nd! World Language Educators and AI …
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ThriveinEDU w/ guest Priten Shah, CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud & Author of "AI & The Future of Education"
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I really enjoyed chatting with Priten, especially about AI, one of my favorite topics. We had a lot in common and I hope you enjoy our conversation! About Priten PRITEN SHAH is CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud, which provides innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world. He is the author of Wiley’s J…
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Michael is a K-6 Design and Technology Teacher at ‘Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawai’i. He is also a Google Certified Trainer, a Code.org Computer Science Discoveries Facilitator, a Seesaw Certified Educator, a grades 3-6 Esports coach, and has been presenting on EdTech topics for more than 15 years. His passions center around Computer Science, Augm…
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About Ronel AboutAboutRonel Schodt - Co-Founder and Vice President of Growth and Sales at Kai's Education. "Empowering the Next Generation of Learners and Educators" As Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales at Kai's Education, I have dedicated my career to transforming how young minds engage with education. My journey began with a vision to merge …
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What a blast talking with Alyssa and Christie!! Amazing educators who have built a thriving community of EduGuardians! Learn more about their work, inspiration, and how to get involved! And how to get your trading cards! Christie Cloud (@ladybugxie)Christie is a seasoned virtual teacher with twenty-three years of experience in education. Addition…
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Enjoyed the conversation with Jim and Yvonne, co-founders of Noodle Factory. Learn more about Noodle Factory and how to bring it and all of the amazing resources to your classroom. About Jim and Yvonne Yvonne Soh – Co-Founder and CEO, Noodle Factory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnesh33/ Yvonne Soh has been in the tech industry for ove…
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I really enjoyed my conversation with Kaylah! Dr. Kaylah Holland is passionate about empowering educators through professional development, one-on-one coaching, and innovative lesson design. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Design and Technology with extensive research in active learning environments. Driven by a passion for educ…
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AI is an area that I love talking about and providing training for teachers. More than 6 years working in this space! I love all of the changes and engaging in conversations. We are surrounded by AI and must helping students to develop AI literacy skills is essential. Need PD for your school or are you interested in having me as a keynote or presen…
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I have known Dr. Will for many years. He is a great educator, supporter, edupreneur, and, more than that, a dear friend. We had a gret chat about his work, his newest project and more! Be sure to connect with him and check out his documentary and his new book, The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education Business! Will Deyam…
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I had a great chat with Vriti and Mike! We talked about AI, metaverse, web3, and more! I recommend signing up for the Ed3 Futures Summit, which is coming up April 19-21. It is an event you don't want to miss! Sign up today!About my guestsVriti Saraf (https://www.vritisaraf.com/) is a co-founder of Ed3 DAO (https://www.ed3dao.com/), a non-profit tha…
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Try some new ideas! Dive into CoSpaces Edu and podcasting! So many benefits. Use my promo code for CoSpaces EDU COSPromoRDP24!! Sign up for my blog: www.Rdene915.com My newsletter: bit.ly/thriveineduPD Let me know if you want to be a guest!
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I really enjoyed my chat with Jenny Hubanks. She is an educator, author and advocate and we had a great conversation about her work in special education, her book THRIVE: Special Needs Strategies that Work. Jenny shares some great strategies, quick tips, and valuable insight for educators and families. Enjoy! About Jenny: Jenny Hubanks is a dynamic…
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Hope you will enjoy this great chat I had with the team from Eduaide! Check out the earlier episode where I spoke with Thomas Thompson! Thomas Hummel is a middle school science teacher and soccer coach. He is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Eduaide. Thomas Thompson is an educator and the Chief Executive Officer of Eduaide.ai. His resear…
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A recap of some of the recent conferences: FETC, TCEA, IDEAcon, and big topics! Explore more AI resources via AI4ALL, AI4k12, Teach AI, and some fun tools like the Duet AI to generate images in Google or Padlet AI "I Can't Draw." Stay tuned for my next episode with a guest! Book me for your PD events, individual coaching, conference workshops, or k…
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I had a great conversation with my friend, Dr. Jerod Phillips. Dr. Jerod Phillips Sr. is the Principal of David E. Robinson Elementary School (DRE) in Magnolia, DE. He arrived at DRE in February 2023 with a zeal to engage the school community with the vision of being great for kids in all aspects of the school. Prior to arriving at DRE, Dr. Phillip…
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Here are a few ideas to explore that help with boosting student engagement. Check out some of the tools mentioned including EduaideAI, Curipod, SnorklApp and SchoolAI. Contact me for PD training, individual coaching, or keynotes via my form: bit.ly/thriveineduPD Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and my blog at www.Rdene915.com. Thanks for listeni…
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Are you looking for some conferences to attend? Today's episode highlig hts some of my favorites to kick off the year. FETC, TCEA and IDEAcon. Listen in for some tips and ideas for attending and takeaways. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and my blog www.Rdene915.com Interested in PD or need a keynote? Connect with me via my form: bit.ly/thrivei…
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This episode is sponsored by Turnitin. I had such a great conversation with Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin. Hope you will enjoy this episode!About Annie:Annie Chechitelli has spent the past two decades innovating with educators to expand access to education, meet the quickly changing needs of learners, and empower students to …
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ThriveinEDU Live w/guest Dr. Desiree Alexander! Welcome 2024, tips and ideas for the new year!
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I always love getting the chance to talk with Dr. Desiree Alexander. She is positive, inspring and real! Kicking off the 2024 year, I wanted to have her share some ideas for self-care, dealing with overwhelm and making yourself a priorty. We had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Learn more about Dr. Desiree and definitely catch her webi…
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This episode is sponsored by Learnics! I love learning about new tools for my classroom, and Learnics is a great way to help students build research skills. It is a FREE Chrome extension, and students can track their research, see the sites visited and time spent, and more. With Classroom Pro, teachers have access to real-time data to best support …
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Listen to my recent conversation with Nicole Biscotti. We talk about AI, accessibility, challenges, reflections, learning and more! About Nicole Nicole Biscotti is a Momvocate, Educator, and author whose focus is on the future of school as being informed by relevancy and the needs of our marginalized, under-supported learners. We have a lot to lear…
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By popular demand! I had a lot of questions about Matatalab and the robots! Here is some extra information about products and discounts available! I definitely recommend checking these out, and your students will love them! Perfect way to start 2024 with coding and STEM! Matatalab: Tale-Bot Pro and VinciBot - Matatalab Tale-Bot Pro and VinciBot DIS…
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Methods and resources to explore for Hour of Code and CS Ed Week, not just in December but all year round. Matatalab: Tale-Bot Pro and VinciBot - Matatalab Tale-Bot Pro and VinciBot https://shop.matatalab.com/collections/rachelle-page and a 15% off coupon code. This discount is valid without a limit.Code: USMATA15REA Kinderlab Robotics KIBO Check o…
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I had the chance to chat with Micah Miner, District Administrator Instructional Technology and Social Studies Teacher at Maywood, Melrose Park, Broadview School District 89. Micah is an American Consortium for Equity in Education Contributing Writer, a Times 10 Publications Author, and a PD Facilitator and presenter. I enjoyed our conversation and …
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Hope you will check out these AI tools and sign up for some of these great learning events this week! Monday and Tuesday: bit.ly/GLOWedu Tuesday: bit.ly/otispotharvr Wednesday: Looking forward to this #FETC webinar: Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Improving & Elevating #STEM #Education w/ @JenWomble & panelists @iJanetteCamacho @Rdene915 @mrhooker …
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I had the chance to have a chat with Thomas Thompson all about artificial intelligence and how he got started with the work that he is doing with Eduaide.Ai. We talked about a lot, and I hope you will enjoy the conversation and also check out all of the resources that they provide for educators. Thomas Thompson is an educator and the Chief Executiv…
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Hope you will check out this episode's featured AI tools for teachers. AI is my favorite topic and it has changed a lot in the past 6 years. There are a ton of great tools to explore and in this episode, I give you 3 to start with. Let me know your thoughts!
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ThriveinEDU Live chat with Dr. Hazel Woods, Associate Program Director & Professor of Practice at Tulane SoPA.
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This episode is sponsored by Tulane University SoPA. I had such a great conversation with Dr. Hazel Woords. Dr. Woods is the Associate Program Director and Professor of Practice at Tulane SoPA. (School of Professional Advancement). Hazel began her educational path as a first-grade classroom teacher in New Jersey. During the past 25 years in New Orl…
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ThriveinEDU Live chat with Dr. Pedro Olvera from BlazerWorks’ Special Education Clinical Advisory Team
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This episode is sponsored by BlazerWorks. Pedro Olvera is a published writer and teaches coursework at California Baptist University in Riverside, California. He earned his Doctor of Psychology from Alliant International University and his Master of Science in School Psychology. Dr. Olvera specializes in assessing English Language Learners, cogniti…
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In this episode, I share some ideas to explore for the fall that focus on STEM learning and a bit about AI. Check out KinderLab Robotics, CoSpaces Edu, Code.org, Nearpod, and more! Learn more about my work from the testimonials provided on my blog site. Bring me to your school or conference for sessions or keynotes on Artificial Intelligence, Augme…
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This episode is sponsored by Stepwell.Andrew Henry is the President of Red Cedar Solutions Group and the creator of Stepwell, a solution that manages all aspects of IDEA Parts B and C. Before founding Red Cedar Solutions Group in 2006, Andrew served as a teacher; school district technology coordinator; education technology researcher; state directo…
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This episode is sponsored by LightspeedTek.I had a great chat with Shaun Fagan, Senior VP of Product for Lightspeed. Shaun has been with the Lightspeed for more than 20 years. He received his BS from Oregon State University. About LightspeedLightspeed is on a mission to help every student hear every word. The instructional audio solutions deliver c…
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Thrive o'clock Live w/ Rachelle and Mel and special guest Michele Pitman, Founder and CEO of @x2VOL
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We always have a great chat with Michele! Check out this recent episode of Thrive o'clock when Rachelle and Mel talk about heading back to school and are joined by Michele to talk about the great opportunities for students available via @x2VOL. We enjoyed the conversation, had some laughs, and learned a lot from Michele about the impact these progr…
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This episode is sponsored by BloomBoard.I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Jason Lange, the co-founder and President of BloomBoard. Prior to founding BloomBoard, Jason worked in private equity and was also an early member of the NewSchools Venture Fund team, where he supported the development of the initial edtech investment thesis for the NewS…
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I recently had a great chat with Dan Wolfe, an educator who has served in many roles. He is also the author of the book Becoming The Change. We had such a wonderful discussion about education, learning, constant growth, and the importance of reflection. A little about Dan: Dan grew up in Germantown, Maryland, and went to Flagler College in Saint Au…
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This episode is sponsored by Tonies.Tonies for Teachershttps://us.tonies.com/pages/creative-toniesTonieboxTonies InstagramFacebook CommunitiesTonies for Teachers FacebookTonies for Librarians FacebookEducator and Military DiscountTonies YouTubeAlso, be sure to sign up for my blog at www.Rdene915.com to check out some great guest blog posts and subm…
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This episode is sponsored by Flocabulary and Nearpod.I enjoyed the opportunity to chat with Mike Judd, a senior curriculum manager at Nearpod and Flocabulary as well as a Flocabulary lyricist and rapper. He is based in the New York City area and has been with the company for five years.We talked about Flocabulary and the many ways that educators ca…
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I have more than 5 years of experience with AI and now have been working on a dissertation, a blog, two books, and continuing to research AI. I am motivated to help educators build confidence and comfort by bringing AI learning opportunities to their classrooms. I am available for in-person or virtual PD sessions and keynotes. I can do 1-2 hour or …
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For 5+ years I have been teaching about and presenting sessions on AI. My usual topic: AI in Education: What Do Educators Need to Know? I would love to work with more teachers and school districts in planning lessons around AI, understanding the benefits and concerns, learning about tools to explore, and more. I can be reached at Rdene915@gmail.com…
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This episode is sponsored by Lightspeed Systems.I had a great chat with Klaire and Amanda from Lightspeed Systems about the Digital Equity Module and all of the great resources available through Lightspeed.Klaire Marino is passionate about education, technology, and the intersection of the two. Over the past 15 years, she has successfully managed v…
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