SPS Digital Learning Hour

We're bringing you the latest news in the Springfield Public Schools in regards to technology along with inspiring interviews from teachers who are using technology in the classroom. We'll also inform you of latest updates, practices, and news as it pertains to our district.

SPS Digital Learning Hour is a education podcast hosted by SPS Digital Learning Hour, with 150 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

SPS Digital Learning Hour hosts SPS Digital Learning Hour, a education show with 150 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Episode 130: Fay Dolson and Anna Meyerhoff

  Apr 29, 202426 minS7

  <p>In this special finale, join me as I sit down with two remarkable educators: Fay Dolson and Anna Meyerhoff. These passionate Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers share their insights, experiences, and challenges in teaching Computer Science (CS) to students who are just embarking on their educational journey.</p> <p>Remember, every journey begins with a single step, and these young learners are taking their first steps into the world of technology. </p> <p>This is my final episode of the SPS Digital Learning hour and I will be turning it over the SPS Digital Learning and SIS department. By the...

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  Episode #7

  Power Up Your Learning Episode 7: Build Your Squad & Get Started

  Apr 12, 202420 minS7

  <p>In this podcast episode, we conclude our journey through “Power Up Your Classroom” by Lindsay Blass and Cate Tolnai. We delve into the final two levels, exploring strategies to build a vibrant community and take the leap into Game-Based Learning (GBL) and Gamification. Tune in for practical insights and inspiration! Don’t miss the valuable resources linked in this episode for further exploration. 🎙️📚🔗</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tools Available in Springfield:</p> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Office 365⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠23 Tools for 2023 (Springfield Teachers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nearpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsela⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reading Progress⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <p>Amazon Affiliate Link:</p> <p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Power Up Your Classroom Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Amazon</p> <p>Other Resources:</p> #powerupclassroom Creative Ed Tech Minecraft EDU ⁠Quizizz⁠ ⁠Quizlet⁠ ⁠Blooket⁠ ⁠SCOE Badge Project⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breakout EDU⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action | TED Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

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  Episode #6

  Power Up Your Learning Episode 6: Assessments & Feedback

  Apr 11, 202423 minS7

  <p>Do if you want to power up your assessment practices and help students genuinely enjoy the journey of demonstrating mastery?</p> <p>In this episode we talk about starting small by integrating one or two engaging tools like Quizziz, Quizlet Live, Blooket or more into your everyday instruction. By leveraging game mechanics, you can provide feedback effectively with your students so you can spend more time coaching students through the learning process. To learn more, check out my deep dive into Level 5 of Power Up Your Learning; Who’s Winning? Power Up Your Assessment & Feedback.  </p> <p>Tools Available in...

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  Episode #5

  Power Up Your Learning Episode 5: Students as Game Masters

  Mar 28, 202424 minS7

  <p>In this week's episode, I delved into the world of student-led game design within the classroom. As we examine Level 4 of Power Up Your Classroom, we'll learn how empowering students to become creators, rather than mere consumers of content, can ignite a white-hot passion inside of the students and spur growth at an untold pace.  </p> <p>Tools Available in Springfield:</p> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Office 365⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠23 Tools for 2023 (Springfield Teachers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nearpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsela⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reading Progress⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <p><br></p> <p>Newly Formed Amazon Affiliate Link:</p> <p>⁠⁠⁠Power Up Your Classroom Book⁠⁠⁠ from Amazon</p> <p><br></p> <p>Other Resources:</p> ⁠⁠⁠⁠Breakout EDU⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action | TED Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Graveyard - Killed by Google⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Course Launch Video by Jacob Aringo⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Cate Tolnai W

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  Episode #4

  Power Up Your Learning Episode 4: Choose Your Own Adventure

  Mar 7, 202421 minS7

  <p>In this episode of the SPS Digital Learning Hour, we dive into the theme ‘Choose Your Own Adventure.’ Discover how offering choices in the classroom can empower and engage students, create a safe space for exploration and failure, and enhance learning experiences. We’ll discuss the significance of audience, purpose, design, and relationships, and share how you can infuse more fun into your interactions with learners. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights! </p> <p>Tools Available in Springfield:</p> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Office 365⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠23 Tools for 2023 (Springfield Teachers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nearpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsela⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reading Progress⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <p><br></p> <p>Newly Formed Amazon Affiliate Link:</p> <p>⁠⁠Power Up Your Classroom Book⁠⁠ from Amazon</p> <p><br></p> <p>Other Resources:</p> ⁠⁠⁠Breakout EDU⁠ ⁠Simon Sinek: H...

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