10-08-2018, 10:40 PM
Microsoft Innovative Educators share tips for teachers in podcast series
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<p>Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert Spotlight Series Podcast, a partnership between Microsoft Education and the TeacherCast Educational Network. In each episode, host Jeff Bradbury, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, interviews other MIEs to share and showcase what they are doing in their classrooms using Microsoft tools and applications.</p>
<p>If you’ve wondered about how other teachers have brought <em>Minecraft: Education Edition</em>, virtual field trips, and even Hip Hop into their classrooms, you’ll probably pick up a few pointers in this playlist!</p>
<p>The podcast can be found on all podcasting platforms in both audio and video formats – just pick one below, or listen to individual episodes from our full playlist below. Most episodes are between 30 and 60 minutes long.</p>
<h3>Full YouTube Playlist</h3>
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<h3>Season 2 Episodes</h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/skypeathon-2017/">Episode 1:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/skypeathon-2017/"> 3 Ways to Participate in Skype-a-Thon</a></strong></p>
<p><em>W</em><em>e take a look at the Hack the Classroom event with California educator Tammy Dunbar and learn how you can prepare your students for the 2017 Skype-a-Thon, with help from Paul Watkins and Gina Ruffcorn.</em></p>
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<audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-1" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4195/MIES2E1.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4195/MIES2E1.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-education-2017-review/">Episode 2:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-education-2017-review/"> Looking Back at 2017 and Reflecting on Amazing Moments with Microsoft Education</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We speak to Principal Product Manager Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education Team about his favorite moments from 2017.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-2" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4919/MIES2E2.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4919/MIES2E2.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-podcast-s2e3-doug-bergman/">Episode 3:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-podcast-s2e3-doug-bergman/"> Computer Science Education for All Students</a></strong></p>
<p><em>W</em><em>e learn from </em><strong><em><a href="https://twitter.com/dougbergmanUSA">MIE Doug Bergman</a></em></strong><em> how any school can create an exceptional Computer Science program that includes all students.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-3" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8299/MIE-S2E3-Doug-Berman.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8299/MIE-S2E3-Doug-Berman.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e4-sonja-robyn/">Episode 4:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e4-sonja-robyn/"> Calling All Educators: Applications for the 2018 #MIEExpert Program are Now Open!</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We welcome Sonja and Robyn back on the podcast to discuss the 2018 MIE Program. Together, we discuss the reasons why hundreds of thousands of educators call the MIE program their second family and we discuss how you can become an MIE Expert in 2018! </em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-4" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8306/MIE-S2E3-Sonja-and-Robyn.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8306/MIE-S2E3-Sonja-and-Robyn.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e5-amy-valerie-skype/">Episode 5:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e5-amy-valerie-skype/"> @Skype in the Classroom: Giving Your Students the Field Trip of a Lifetime</a></strong></p>
<p><em>W</em><em>e speak with MIEExperts Amy and Valerie about innovative ways they create virtual field trips for their students, using Skype in the Classroom.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-5" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8353/MIE-S2E5-Amy-and-Valerie.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8353/MIE-S2E5-Amy-and-Valerie.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e6-toney-jackson/">E</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e6-toney-jackson/">pisode 6:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e6-toney-jackson/"> Microsoft Innovative Educator: Toney Jackson Shares How to Bring Hip-Hop into the Classroom </a></strong></p>
<p><em>We welcome MIEExpert Toney Jackson from New Jersey to discuss how he uses Hip Hop to motivate and engage his 4th-grade students.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-6" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8392/MIES2E6-Toney-Jackson--Audio-iTunes.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8392/MIES2E6-Toney-Jackson–Audio-iTunes.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e7-microsoft-showcase-schools-podcast/">Episode 7:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e7-microsoft-showcase-schools-podcast/"> Microsoft Showcase Schools</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We invite Josh Sawyer, Senior Manager for US Education for Microsoft, and educators Scott Bricker and Alyson Dame to discuss the Microsoft Showcase Schools Program. </em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-7" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8500/MIE-S2E7-Showcase-Schools.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8500/MIE-S2E7-Showcase-Schools.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/what-can-you-do-with-windows-10-this-school-year/">Episode 8:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/what-can-you-do-with-windows-10-this-school-year/"> What Can You Do with Windows 10 This School Year?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>At <a href="http://teachercast.net/iste">ISTE</a>, Shindy and Javier joined the podcast to discuss the power of inking and what advantages it brings to the classroom.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-8" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9801/MIES2E10-Windows10-ISTE.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9801/MIES2E10-Windows10-ISTE.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-flipgrid-eran-megiddo-iste-2018/">Episode 9:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-flipgrid-eran-megiddo-iste-2018/"> Learn What 20,000 Educators Were Talking About at the Microsoft EDU Booth During the ISTE Conference</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Learn why educators today are all catching #FlipgridFever!</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-9" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8968/MIE-Podcast-Eran-and-Flipgrid.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8968/MIE-Podcast-Eran-and-Flipgrid.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-podcast-s2e8-minecraft-education-edition/">Episode 10:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-podcast-s2e8-minecraft-education-edition/"> Microsoft Education Releases Two Major Updates for Minecraft: Education Edition</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Sara Cornish and Trish Cloud from the Minecraft Education team at the Microsoft Education booth. The big announcement at the ISTE Conference revolved around the two new updates for Minecraft Education Edition<strong>.</strong></em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-10" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9359/S2-E8-Minecraft-Education-Edition-from-ISTE.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9359/S2-E8-Minecraft-Education-Edition-from-ISTE.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e8-office365-updates-iste/">Episode 11:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e8-office365-updates-iste/"> Microsoft Education News: Summertime Updates from Microsoft Office 365, Teams and OneNote</a></strong></p>
<p><em>I had the opportunity to sit down with Tricia Van Hollebeke, Justin Chando and Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education team at the <a href="https://www.teachercast.net/instructional-technology/microsoft/">Microsoft Education</a> booth at ISTE.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-11" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9656/MIE-Office-365-Updates-2018.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9656/MIE-Office-365-Updates-2018.mp3</a></audio></p>
<h3>Season 1 Episodes</h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast-0/">Episode 0:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast-0/"> Introducing the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Sonja Delafosse and Robyn Hrivnatz from the Microsoft Education team to discuss what makes the MIE program special and how you can become an MIE yourself.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-12" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4168/MIES1E0.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4168/MIES1E0.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/office-365-for-professional-development/">Episode 1:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/office-365-for-professional-development/"> How Can We Use Office 365 for Professional Development in Our Schools?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Cal Armstrong to discuss how his school district is using Office 365 to provide dynamic and collaborative professional development.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-13" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4175/MIES1E1.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4175/MIES1E1.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/college-and-career-ready-microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast-episode-2/">Episode 2:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/college-and-career-ready-microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast-episode-2/"> College and Career Ready: How to Set Your Students Up for Success</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with David Harcrow to discuss how he is providing a college- and career-ready curriculum that can not be felt in K-12, but well beyond graduation day.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-14" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4177/MIES1E2.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4177/MIES1E2.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/tech-coaches-helping-struggling-learners/">Episode 3:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/tech-coaches-helping-struggling-learners/"> Tech Coaches: How Can We Create a Safe Learning Environment for Our Struggling Learners?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff talks to MIE Master Trainer Laura Stanner to discuss how we can help our struggling readers.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-15" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4179/MIES1E3.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4179/MIES1E3.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/special-education-using-technology/">Episode 4:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/special-education-using-technology/"> How Can We Use Technology To Raise The Bar in Special Education Classrooms?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Special Education Educator Lauren Pittman to discuss how technology can be used in the classroom to assist in teaching our exceptional learners.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-16" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4181/MIES1E4.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4181/MIES1E4.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/skype-in-the-classroom/">Episode 5:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/skype-in-the-classroom/"> Using Skype Video Conferencing to Connect Our Classrooms</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff speaks to Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Stacey Ryan to discuss how Skype video conferencing is being used to connect her classrooms worldwide.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-17" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4184/MIES1E5.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4184/MIES1E5.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-education-community/">Episode 6:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-education-community/"> What makes the Microsoft Education Community So Special?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff talks to Pennsylvania educator Michael Soskil (<a href="https://twitter.com/msoskil"><strong>@msoskil</strong></a>) about why YOU should participate in <a href="http://skypeathon.com/"><strong>Skype-a-Thon</strong></a>.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-18" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4186/MIES1E6.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4186/MIES1E6.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/keeping-professional-development-exciting/">Episode 7:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/keeping-professional-development-exciting/"> Keeping Professional Development Fun and Exciting for Your Teachers</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and MIE Trainer Alex Handy to discuss how he has turned professional development into a successful and enjoyable experience for his teachers and his school district.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-19" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4188/MIES1E7.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4188/MIES1E7.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/teaching-entrepreneurship-in-school/">Episode 8:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/teaching-entrepreneurship-in-school/"> How Do We Teach Our Students Practical Entrepreneurship?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We welcome MIE Expert Ole Johnny Devik onto the program to discuss how he brings the world of business and marketing into the classroom.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-20" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4190/MIES1E8.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4190/MIES1E8.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-power-bi/">Episode 9:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-power-bi/"> What Makes a Great Data Assessment Tool?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We welcome MIE Expert Mick Hellgren onto the program to discuss a fantastic (and free) tool from Microsoft called Power BI.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-21" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4193/MIES1E9.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4193/MIES1E9.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p>Thanks for listening!</p>
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<p>Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert Spotlight Series Podcast, a partnership between Microsoft Education and the TeacherCast Educational Network. In each episode, host Jeff Bradbury, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, interviews other MIEs to share and showcase what they are doing in their classrooms using Microsoft tools and applications.</p>
<p>If you’ve wondered about how other teachers have brought <em>Minecraft: Education Edition</em>, virtual field trips, and even Hip Hop into their classrooms, you’ll probably pick up a few pointers in this playlist!</p>
<p>The podcast can be found on all podcasting platforms in both audio and video formats – just pick one below, or listen to individual episodes from our full playlist below. Most episodes are between 30 and 60 minutes long.</p>
<h3>Full YouTube Playlist</h3>
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<h3>Season 2 Episodes</h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/skypeathon-2017/">Episode 1:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/skypeathon-2017/"> 3 Ways to Participate in Skype-a-Thon</a></strong></p>
<p><em>W</em><em>e take a look at the Hack the Classroom event with California educator Tammy Dunbar and learn how you can prepare your students for the 2017 Skype-a-Thon, with help from Paul Watkins and Gina Ruffcorn.</em></p>
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<audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-1" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4195/MIES2E1.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4195/MIES2E1.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-education-2017-review/">Episode 2:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-education-2017-review/"> Looking Back at 2017 and Reflecting on Amazing Moments with Microsoft Education</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We speak to Principal Product Manager Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education Team about his favorite moments from 2017.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-2" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4919/MIES2E2.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4919/MIES2E2.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-podcast-s2e3-doug-bergman/">Episode 3:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-podcast-s2e3-doug-bergman/"> Computer Science Education for All Students</a></strong></p>
<p><em>W</em><em>e learn from </em><strong><em><a href="https://twitter.com/dougbergmanUSA">MIE Doug Bergman</a></em></strong><em> how any school can create an exceptional Computer Science program that includes all students.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-3" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8299/MIE-S2E3-Doug-Berman.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8299/MIE-S2E3-Doug-Berman.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e4-sonja-robyn/">Episode 4:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e4-sonja-robyn/"> Calling All Educators: Applications for the 2018 #MIEExpert Program are Now Open!</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We welcome Sonja and Robyn back on the podcast to discuss the 2018 MIE Program. Together, we discuss the reasons why hundreds of thousands of educators call the MIE program their second family and we discuss how you can become an MIE Expert in 2018! </em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-4" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8306/MIE-S2E3-Sonja-and-Robyn.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8306/MIE-S2E3-Sonja-and-Robyn.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e5-amy-valerie-skype/">Episode 5:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e5-amy-valerie-skype/"> @Skype in the Classroom: Giving Your Students the Field Trip of a Lifetime</a></strong></p>
<p><em>W</em><em>e speak with MIEExperts Amy and Valerie about innovative ways they create virtual field trips for their students, using Skype in the Classroom.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-5" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8353/MIE-S2E5-Amy-and-Valerie.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8353/MIE-S2E5-Amy-and-Valerie.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e6-toney-jackson/">E</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e6-toney-jackson/">pisode 6:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e6-toney-jackson/"> Microsoft Innovative Educator: Toney Jackson Shares How to Bring Hip-Hop into the Classroom </a></strong></p>
<p><em>We welcome MIEExpert Toney Jackson from New Jersey to discuss how he uses Hip Hop to motivate and engage his 4th-grade students.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-6" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8392/MIES2E6-Toney-Jackson--Audio-iTunes.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8392/MIES2E6-Toney-Jackson–Audio-iTunes.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e7-microsoft-showcase-schools-podcast/">Episode 7:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e7-microsoft-showcase-schools-podcast/"> Microsoft Showcase Schools</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We invite Josh Sawyer, Senior Manager for US Education for Microsoft, and educators Scott Bricker and Alyson Dame to discuss the Microsoft Showcase Schools Program. </em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-7" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8500/MIE-S2E7-Showcase-Schools.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8500/MIE-S2E7-Showcase-Schools.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/what-can-you-do-with-windows-10-this-school-year/">Episode 8:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/what-can-you-do-with-windows-10-this-school-year/"> What Can You Do with Windows 10 This School Year?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>At <a href="http://teachercast.net/iste">ISTE</a>, Shindy and Javier joined the podcast to discuss the power of inking and what advantages it brings to the classroom.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-8" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9801/MIES2E10-Windows10-ISTE.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9801/MIES2E10-Windows10-ISTE.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-flipgrid-eran-megiddo-iste-2018/">Episode 9:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-flipgrid-eran-megiddo-iste-2018/"> Learn What 20,000 Educators Were Talking About at the Microsoft EDU Booth During the ISTE Conference</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Learn why educators today are all catching #FlipgridFever!</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-9" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8968/MIE-Podcast-Eran-and-Flipgrid.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/8968/MIE-Podcast-Eran-and-Flipgrid.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-podcast-s2e8-minecraft-education-edition/">Episode 10:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-podcast-s2e8-minecraft-education-edition/"> Microsoft Education Releases Two Major Updates for Minecraft: Education Edition</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Sara Cornish and Trish Cloud from the Minecraft Education team at the Microsoft Education booth. The big announcement at the ISTE Conference revolved around the two new updates for Minecraft Education Edition<strong>.</strong></em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-10" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9359/S2-E8-Minecraft-Education-Edition-from-ISTE.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9359/S2-E8-Minecraft-Education-Edition-from-ISTE.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e8-office365-updates-iste/">Episode 11:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/mie-s2e8-office365-updates-iste/"> Microsoft Education News: Summertime Updates from Microsoft Office 365, Teams and OneNote</a></strong></p>
<p><em>I had the opportunity to sit down with Tricia Van Hollebeke, Justin Chando and Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education team at the <a href="https://www.teachercast.net/instructional-technology/microsoft/">Microsoft Education</a> booth at ISTE.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-11" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9656/MIE-Office-365-Updates-2018.mp3">https://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/9656/MIE-Office-365-Updates-2018.mp3</a></audio></p>
<h3>Season 1 Episodes</h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast-0/">Episode 0:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast-0/"> Introducing the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Sonja Delafosse and Robyn Hrivnatz from the Microsoft Education team to discuss what makes the MIE program special and how you can become an MIE yourself.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-12" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4168/MIES1E0.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4168/MIES1E0.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/office-365-for-professional-development/">Episode 1:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/office-365-for-professional-development/"> How Can We Use Office 365 for Professional Development in Our Schools?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Cal Armstrong to discuss how his school district is using Office 365 to provide dynamic and collaborative professional development.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-13" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4175/MIES1E1.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4175/MIES1E1.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/college-and-career-ready-microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast-episode-2/">Episode 2:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/college-and-career-ready-microsoft-innovative-educator-podcast-episode-2/"> College and Career Ready: How to Set Your Students Up for Success</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with David Harcrow to discuss how he is providing a college- and career-ready curriculum that can not be felt in K-12, but well beyond graduation day.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-14" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4177/MIES1E2.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4177/MIES1E2.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/tech-coaches-helping-struggling-learners/">Episode 3:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/tech-coaches-helping-struggling-learners/"> Tech Coaches: How Can We Create a Safe Learning Environment for Our Struggling Learners?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff talks to MIE Master Trainer Laura Stanner to discuss how we can help our struggling readers.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-15" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4179/MIES1E3.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4179/MIES1E3.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/special-education-using-technology/">Episode 4:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/special-education-using-technology/"> How Can We Use Technology To Raise The Bar in Special Education Classrooms?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Special Education Educator Lauren Pittman to discuss how technology can be used in the classroom to assist in teaching our exceptional learners.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-16" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4181/MIES1E4.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4181/MIES1E4.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/skype-in-the-classroom/">Episode 5:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/skype-in-the-classroom/"> Using Skype Video Conferencing to Connect Our Classrooms</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff speaks to Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Stacey Ryan to discuss how Skype video conferencing is being used to connect her classrooms worldwide.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-17" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4184/MIES1E5.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4184/MIES1E5.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-education-community/">Episode 6:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-education-community/"> What makes the Microsoft Education Community So Special?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff talks to Pennsylvania educator Michael Soskil (<a href="https://twitter.com/msoskil"><strong>@msoskil</strong></a>) about why YOU should participate in <a href="http://skypeathon.com/"><strong>Skype-a-Thon</strong></a>.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-18" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4186/MIES1E6.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4186/MIES1E6.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/keeping-professional-development-exciting/">Episode 7:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/keeping-professional-development-exciting/"> Keeping Professional Development Fun and Exciting for Your Teachers</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and MIE Trainer Alex Handy to discuss how he has turned professional development into a successful and enjoyable experience for his teachers and his school district.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-19" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4188/MIES1E7.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4188/MIES1E7.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/teaching-entrepreneurship-in-school/">Episode 8:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/teaching-entrepreneurship-in-school/"> How Do We Teach Our Students Practical Entrepreneurship?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We welcome MIE Expert Ole Johnny Devik onto the program to discuss how he brings the world of business and marketing into the classroom.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-20" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4190/MIES1E8.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4190/MIES1E8.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-power-bi/">Episode 9:</a><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/microsoft-power-bi/"> What Makes a Great Data Assessment Tool?</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We welcome MIE Expert Mick Hellgren onto the program to discuss a fantastic (and free) tool from Microsoft called Power BI.</em></p>
<p><audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-6547-21" preload="none" controls="controls"><a href="http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4193/MIES1E9.mp3">http://origin1.podcastwebsites.com/1297/1052/4193/MIES1E9.mp3</a></audio></p>
<p>Thanks for listening!</p>
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