The State Of Tech Audio Podcast

The State of Tech #34 (audio) - "Tech Predictions 2014"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:24:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 34 - Tech Predictions 2014
- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Griffith, Eric Curts

-In this episode we review last year’s tech predictions and ramble on about our tech predictions for 2014.
-You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
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The State of Tech #31 (audio) - "Formative Assessments and Polls"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:26:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 31 - Formative Assessments and Polls
- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Griffith, TJ Houston

-In this episode we talk about free formative assessments and polls for your organization. Sean, Eric and TJ demo their favorite web based assessment tools.
-You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #30 (audio) - "Information Overload"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:47:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 30 - Information Overload

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Griffith, TJ Houston

-In this episode we talk about “Information Overload.” The guys share their best practices, tips and tricks and IT workflows dealing with the ever changing world of technology. Also new to the team, TJ Houston, Director of Technology for Huron City Schools.

-You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #29 (audio) - "Gamification Part 1"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:01:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 29 - Gamification Part 1
- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith
-In this episode we talk about gamification with guests Seann Dikkers and David Grimes; what it is, what it isn’t, best practices, and benefits for both teachers and students. - You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #28 (audio) - "Spotlight Indian Valley Local Schools"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:46:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 28 - Spotlight Indian Valley Local Schools

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith
-In this episode we talk spotlight Indian Valley Local Schools and speak with Brian Dittfeld, the Technology Director. Brian shares his timeline, process, technology, and any and all tips and tricks for doing a successful one to one initiative. - You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #27 (audio) - "Best Chrome Web Apps and Extensions for Education"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:52:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 27 - Best Chrome Web Apps and Extensions for Education

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we talk about our favorite educational Chrome web apps and extensions.
- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #26 (audio) - "Best of OETC13"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:43:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 26 -Best of OETC13

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we talk about the best of the Ohio Educational Technology Conference for 2013.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #25 (audio) - "Tech Predictions"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:27:00 -0800

The State of Tech #25 (audio) - "Tech Predictions"

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we talk about our predictions for Educational Technology in 2013.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #24 (audio) - Spotlight: Medina City Schools

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:38:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 24 - Medina City Schools

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we do a spotlight on Medina City Schools, looking at the great ways Medina is using technology in their schools. Guests include Stacy Hawthorne, Christina Hamman, Shannon Conley, and Stephani Itibrout.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #23 (audio) - "Google Plus"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Mon, 3 Dec 2012 19:27:00 -0800

The State of Tech #23 (audio) - "Google Plus"

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we talk about Google Plus, Google’s answer for social networking. Our guests will discuss what it is, various use cases, how to roll it out, and tips and best practices. Also as always our Tech News and Awesome thing of the week.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #22 (audio) - "Spotlight Brian Pool"

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:09:00 -0800

The State of Tech #22 (audio) - "Spotlight Brian Pool"

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this spotlight episode we talk Brian Pool of National Trails Local School District in New Paris Ohio. Brian utilizes, Moodle as a CMS and is a recipient of eTech's Blended Learning Grant. Brian discusses his strategy on professional development for his staff and his ideas on the best technology for his district.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #21 (audio) - Back to School

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 4 Nov 2012 18:57:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 21 - Back to School

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we issue our Back to School tech challenges. Here you will find great ideas to try out this year in school to transform teaching and learning in your classroom. Try one out and let us know how it goes!

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #20 (audio) - Student ePortfolios

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:34:00 -0700

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The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 20 - Student ePortfolios

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, Allison Mollica

- In this episode we share one of the sessions from our "PD in your PJs" online conference. This session explores using Google Sites to create student eportfolios for a variety of subjects and grade levels.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #19 (audio) - Students Teaching Tech

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:34:00 -0700

The State of Tech #19 (audio) - Students Teaching Tech

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we share one of the sessions from our "PD in your PJs" online conference. This session explores eKIDs, a program offered to Oak Hills students that aims to develop their interests in technology as well as support their peers and staff in the use of technology at an instructional level.
- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #18 (audio) - Managing Your Online Footprint

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Wed, 4 Jul 2012 15:03:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 18 - Managing Your Online Footprint

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, John Mikulski

- In this episode we share one of the sessions from our "PD in your PJs" online conference. This session deals with managing your online footprint, and explores the challenges and benefits of creating your online digital presence through Facebook, Twitter, blogging, and more. This is an important topic for educators and students alike.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #17 (audio) - Learning Management Systems

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Wed, 6 Jun 2012 19:34:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 17 - Learning Management Systems

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, William Fritz, Sean Kapsal, Kevin Ghantous, Danielle Tymitz, Sherri Powers, Brian Pool, Dan Sitter, Melissa Moreno, Chris Long

- In this episode we cover the most common options such as Moodle, Blackboard, Haiku, BrainHoney, Edmodo, Canvas and more, to compare the features, pros, and cons of each system. We will also discuss the best educational uses and practices for Learning Management Systems, with practical examples of how schools are using them to transform teaching and learning.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #16 (audio) - Technology in Science

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 6 May 2012 13:43:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 16 - Technology in Science

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, Mike McCauley, Brian Bennett

- In this episode we talk about using technology in science, including best practices, ideas, resources, programs, websites, apps, and more to improve teaching and learning of K-12 science.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Tweet the shownotes for this episode for a chance to win a set of Ipevo wireless speakers.

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #15 (audio) - Google Chromebooks

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:15:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 15 - Google Chromebooks

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, Jaime Casap, Michael Jaber

- In this episode we talk about the benefits and challenges of Chromebooks, hear practical stories of Chromebook rollouts, and explore the idea of living entirely in the browser.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #14 (audio) - The Flipped Classroom

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:27:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 14 - The Flipped Classroom

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, Ramsey Musallam, Lisa Johnson-Bowers, Palla Beursken, Steve Mays

- In this episode we talk about the flipped classroom. We define what "flipping" your classroom is and is not, explore how to integrate the concepts behind the flipped classroom model into your curriculum, and how to leverage available technology to appropriately pair the learning activity with the learning environment. Guests also discuss their success stories, tips and tricks, tools, and hurdles they faced when flipping their own classrooms.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #13 (audio) - Going Paperless

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:32:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 13 - Going Paperless

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, Ryan Collins, Patricia Weethee

- In this episode we talk about going paperless in the classroom. We look at the best practices for having students turn in their assignments electronically using Google Docs and Dropbox, student created enotebooks using Google Sites, and discussing a variety of online and offline tools students can use to produce and turn in their assignments without ever touching the dreaded 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper!

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH
- Google+ http://gplus.to/thestateoftech

The State of Tech #12 (audio) - Digital Textbooks

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:15:00 -0700

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 12 - Digital Textbooks

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, Gregg Alpert, Garth Holman, Michael Pennington, Ryan Collins

- In this episode we talk about digital textbooks including the benefits, challenges, and resources for moving away from printed textbooks, with a focus on alternatives to commercial products including free, open-source digital textbooks, teacher-made textbooks, and student-made textbooks.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH

The State of Tech #11 (audio) - Best of OETC12 LIVE

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:57:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 11 - Best of OETC12 LIVE

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we talk about the most memorable sessions, presenters, gadgets & gizmo's from the 2012 eTech Ohio Technology Conference.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH

The State of Tech #10 (audio) - Interactive Whiteboards - Part 2 - Curricular Uses

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:33:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 10 - Interactive Whiteboards - Part 2 - Curricular Uses

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, David Sladkey, Scott Miller

- In this episode we talk about how interactive whiteboards (and other similar touch technology) can improve teaching and learning in schools. We focus on both teacher and student uses, especially highlighting things that cannot be done easily without IWB technology.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH

The State of Tech #9 (audio) - Interactive Whiteboards - Part 1 - Comparing Systems

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:34:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 9 - Interactive Whiteboards - Part 1 - Comparing Systems

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith, TJ Houston, Nick Rider

- In this episode we talk about the different brands of Interactivewhite Board (IWB) systems, such as Smart, Promethean, Polyvision Eno, Mimio, Epson BrightLink, the Wiimote project and more, to compare the features, pros, and cons of each system.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH

The State of Tech #8 (audio) - Ed Tech Predictions for 2012

thestateoftech@gmail.com (Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith) — Sun, 1 Jan 2012 17:56:00 -0800

The State of Tech - Audio - Episode 8 - Ed Tech Predictions for 2012

- Hosts: Sean Beavers, Eric Curts, Eric Griffith

- In this episode we talk about our predictions for Educational Technology in 2012.

- You can access full show notes, discussion forums, and more resources for each episode at: www.thestateoftech.org

- Email: thestateoftech@gmail.com
- Twitter: @thestateoftech
- Phone: 513-318-TECH