SAMR Soundbyte

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Live from Braves Engage 3.0

jeff.rerick@msd1.org (Jeff Rerick) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:46:54 +0000

Season 2, Episode 1 kicks off from the Middle School, where we discuss what's happening at Braves Engage 3.0, additional uses for Canvas and how we can use Canvas in Kindergarten. This is a quicker episode than normal, but a good start for Season 2.

Episode 6: Non-Traditional Sports, ISTE, iPad Tricks and Screen Time

jeff.rerick@msd1.org (SAMR Soundbyte) — Mon, 8 Jul 2019 18:34:55 +0000

The SAMR Soundbyte gang talks about Ryne and Jeff's trip to ISTE in Philadelphia, non-traditional sports and their purpose, Ryne talks about the iPad Camera App, and we get into a in-depth discussion about an article regarding ScreenTime Mark sent to us earlier in the week. For some reason, Van's microphone decided not to record, but you can somewhat hear him through other microphones.
The article we discuss is here - http://getpocket.com/explore/item/studies-shoot-down-tech-s-harmful-effects-on-kids-so-now-what?utm_source=emailsynd&utm_medium=social

Episode 5: Urgency and Electives

jeff.rerick@msd1.org (SAMR Soundbyte) — Mon, 20 May 2019 19:47:16 +0000

The group is joined by guest host Jeff Fastnacht and discusses how to build urgency in schools and talks about electives/recess in school. The "I have a question segment" goes to guest host Fastnacht with the following question, "What would you do with a enormous budget for K12 schools?"

Episode 4: Student Engagement and Rethinking School

jeff.rerick@msd1.org (SAMR Soundbyte) — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 19:23:17 +0000

The group hears from Perry about the "Summer of SAMR" and talks through student engagement at all levels. They also discuss if schools are are too focused about minutes for the core curriculum while forgetting some of the other items. Jeff brings the question to the "I'd like to pose a question" segment. Here's the link for the student engagement portion of the cast - 2015 Gallup Engagement from EdWeek

Episode 3: An Elementary Focus on IGNITE 2025 and Canvas

jeff.rerick@msd1.org (SAMR Soundbyte) — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 19:09:31 +0000

The SAMR group discusses how IGNITE 2025 looks in the Elementary levels through different items shown during our grade level meetings. They also discuss things for Elementary teachers to know in Canvas. Julie sort-of brings the "I've got a question" to the table and the whole episode is mixed with juvenile humor and ends with Cameos from Perry's phone.

Episode 2: SAMR Explained and Mastery Paths

jeff.rerick@msd1.org (SAMR Soundbyte) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:29:00 +0000

We take a look at what SAMR means to use and how we see it used in our schools. We discuss Mastery Paths in Canvas and their potential to help in our school district. Ryne brings the question to the "I've got a question" segment.

Episode 1: The Origins

jeff.rerick@msd1.org (SAMR Soundbyte) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:13:00 +0000

The group discusses the origins of the SAMR Soundbyte and how it came to be. Van and Jeff talk about the Innovation Academy and how it's started to change our thinking. The group discusses the "Why" we selected Canvas as the districts Learning Management System and Van brings today's question to the table.