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Thursday, February 18, 2016

RS008: MTV16 Introductions



In this extra special Rest Stop episode of the EduRoadTrip, the innovators SPEAK about the new #MTV16 cohort of Google for Education Innovators. Our episode OPENS with an intro from us and then we get UNDER way with their introductions. You will NEVER hear more innovative ideas than ours as we DELVE into the episode! Let’s meet the Innovators!



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Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

ERT018: Islands of Adventure with Dean Shareski (@shareski) - Finding the Joy


We met with Dean Shareski at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida. He’s a community manager at Discovery Education, and former classroom teacher and district technology specialist. His mission is to spread joy in education, in the classroom, and in our lives. He shares with us about how we can be intentional to identify joy already happening in our classrooms. After our main content, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agents and find out What’s in Our Suitcase.

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Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
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Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino

Main Segment
We met with Dean Shareski at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida. He’s a community manager at Discovery Education, and former classroom teacher and district technology specialist. His mission is to spread joy in education, in the classroom, and in our lives. He shares with us about how we can be intentional to identify joy already happening in our classrooms.
Twitter: @shareski
Website: www.shareski.ca    

Travel Agent
Our Travel Agent this week is Adam Bellow. Adam is the Presidential Innovation Fellow, and founder of EduClipper, a social media to help teachers curate and share their resources.
Twitter: @adambellow

What’s in Our Suitcase?
This week we feature OverDrive, an app that links public libraries’ ebook and audiobook collections to your device so you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks for free from your local library! Download the app for free from the App Store or Google Play store.

Twitter: @overdrivelibs

Sunday, February 14, 2016

RS007: Valentine's Rest Stop



In this Rest Stop episode of the EduRoadTrip, we pause to reflect on what the love in our classrooms and schools. We also share a little glimpse into our own personal love lives!


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Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher


Mari Venturino: @msventurino

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

ERT017: Apple HQ with Chris Moore (@cmoor4) - Empowering Students with Tech


This week we met with Chris Moore at the Apple Headquarters to discuss empowering students using technology. He is an engaging teacher who provides students with the skills they needs to be a positive member of the digital community. After the interview, you will be connected with our Travel Agents (yes, we have 2 this week!) and learn What’s in Our Suitcase.

Contact Us
Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino

Main Segment
We met with Chris Moore at the Apple Headquarters to discuss empowering students using technology. He is a 3-5 grade technology teacher in Colorado. He engages his students in purposeful assignments using technology directed at a worldwide audience. He focuses on digital citizenship so they are prepared to handle the wide open internet on their own.
Twitter: @CMoor4

Travel Agent
This week we featured Jeff Veal and Nathan Lang as our travel agents. They are administrators from Tennessee and Texas who lead #leadupchat on Saturdays at 9:30 am EST. Find them on Twitter: @nalang1 and @heffrey.

What’s in Our Suitcase?
We are featuring Instagram Layout this week. Remix your photos into cool layouts or collages and share them with your friends via Instagram or other social media. It’s an easy way to showcase great things happening in your school, classroom, or with your friends.