Education Connection" Podcast Series
Cooperating School Districts offers podcasts covering education topics. You can subscribe to podcasts or you can select from the list below.
Scheduled Speakers METC, February 14, 2012
Our "Printing Press" Moment: Educational Transformation, hold on to your hats!
John Carver, Superintendent, Van Meter School District, Van Meter, IA
We are eleven years into the 21st century, and the world has changed. Technology has created a “printing press moment” in the history of mankind and is affecting every system we now know. The realization that our present, industrial model, educational system is no longer viable is both very scary and very exciting at the same time-we have before us the opportunity to create something new! Mr. Carver will share thinking on how technology infused into the characteristics of effective instruction impacts teaching and learning. With Web 2.0 tools, students are moving from being consumers of knowledge to creators of knowledge. Van Meter School District learners have stepped through the looking glass by utilizing mobile and stationary computer labs. The emerging educational system is giving students a voice in their education and empowering them to THINK, LEAD and SERVE. Podcast
Essential Skills for Videoconference Collaborations
Roxanne Glaser, Content Director, Whirlidurb
Reaching beyond your classroom with videoconferencing can be a powerful learning experience for your students and a professional growth experience for you. It can also be a lot of work. Learn how to improve your communication with partners and maximize your classroom to minimize frustrations and challenges. Specific examples will be shared and practiced during this session. Download
Adam Bellow, Wednesday, February 15
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future
Mr. Bellow is the founder of eduTecher, a free web resource for teachers, students, and parents that finds and explains how to use free Webtools in the classroom. He also currently works as the Director of Educational Technology for The College Board Schools and has previously worked as Technology Integration Specialist, as well as, a High School English Teacher. Recently named Outstanding Young Educator of the Year by ISTE, Adam has presented at conferences across the country and all around the world speaking out about how to reform education with the successful infusion of technology as well as the merit of free web based tools. You can check out Mr. Bellow’s site at eduTecher.net or download the free mobile applications. Podcast with Adam Bellow
Character Education Conference June 2527, 2012
Annie Fox
Social and Emotional Learning
Annie, author of Middle School Confidential, is an expert in helping 21st century students and teachers understand how social/emotional development impacts academic progress. Learn strategies to change your school social dynamics and empower students make better choices. Annie Fox podcast
Stan Davis
Bully Prevention
Stan, author of Empowering Bystanders in Bullying Prevention and founding member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, shares how to protect the target and helps develop positive character in the bully. Stan Davis podcast
Johncarlos Miller
Closing the Achievement Gap
Johncarlos, North Carolina Guilford County Principal, will share how he integrated a data –driven model of character education that turned his school around. The results are increased academic achievement and a school climate where every child succeeds. Johncarlos Miller podcast
Stu Cabe
School Climate
Stu is the founder of the Ovation Company and a specialist in developing positive school climate and culture. He will share his expertise and insight of programs like Dots, 4Word and Momentum. Plus the Learning for Living Boomerang project (student transition programs like Link Crew and WEB) Stu Cabe podcast
For additional information or to request a specific topic to be covered, contact Craig George at: cgeorge@csd.org
Archived podcasts
Phil Vincent is a National expert and leader in Character Education. He brings more than 20 successful years of experience in education to his presentations, workshops, bestselling books and staff development work for school civility. He has worked with more than 33 school districts in formulating and implementing their character education programs as well as consulting in 25 other states. He has written numerous journal articles about developing character, gifted education, computer ethics, and working with at-risk students in an alternative classroom setting. See the latest Character Education resources at his bookstore at the conference too.Podcast
Hal Urban is an author and has taught high school for 36 years in California. He has attended every CHARACTERplus Character Education Conference for the past 16 years. Hal shares his views on the power of one teacher and why character education is more important today than ever. Listen as he talks specifically about the role of the media and its impact on today's youth. Podcast
Marvin Berkowitz is the Sanford N. McDonnell Professor of Character Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Listen as Marvin discusses the role CHARACTERplus plays in the national character education movement and answers questions about trends he sees in character education. Podcast
John a keynote at the upcoming Character Education Conference, is the leader and president of the Giraffe Heroes Project, www.giraffe.org.--an international nonprofit organization moving people to stick their necks out for the common good. Graham was a U.S. Diplomat for 15 years, a foreign policy advisor to Senator John Glenn and has written four books. Podcast.
Mother of Megan Meier and founder of the Megan Meier Foundation will be a keynote speaker at the 17th annual Character Education Conference, June 23-24, 2011. Listen to this podcast from Tina as she talks about bullying, the foundation she created, cyberbullying and technology.
Eric will kick off the conference. Eric, a Navy SEAL, photographer, essayist and international humanitarian, founded The Mission Continues which values the capacity and desire of wounded veterans to serve their communities through fellowships. Podcast
Muriel Summers will be a keynote speaker at the Characterplus Character Education Conference. Muriel is the visionary principal of A. B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary. They took a school on the brink of extinction to becoming a National School of Character. Podcast
February 9, 2011 Peter Buffett interview about his upcoming keynote and concert at the 2011 Midwest Education Technology Conference. Hear Peter speak about how his presentation and concert pertains to education.
November 15, 2010 CHARACTERplus Character Education Conference 2011 changes location to St. Charles Convention Center.
September 10, 2010 The Big Return Encouraging youth to community service
July 29, 2010 New CSD Web Site
September 24, 2009 WHEELS: A Train the Trainer Program for Administrators and Bus Supervisors
August 27, 2009 Podcast H1N1 Flu an interview with Dr. Michael Williams
March 16, 2009 Podcast English Language Learners
February 9, 2009 Podcast Media Training for Education Leaders
January 23, 2009 Podcast Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC) Preview
January 14, 2009 Podcast Legislative Outlook for 2009
August 29, 2008 Podcast High Cost of Fuel and its Impact on Education
September 22, 2008 Podcast School Reform
September 30, 2008 Podcast Cyberbullying and Internet Safety for Parents
October 20, 2008 Podcast Suggested Improvements to the No Child Left Behind Act
October 30, 2008 Podcast Technology Integration in the Classroom
November 12, 2008 Podcast Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis Celebrates Five Years
November 19, 2008 Podcast Preparing Students for the Global Workplace
December 19, 2008 Podcast Teacher Retirement and Social Security Issue