Media Partner Content Roundup

The Conrad Challenge has partnered with media outlets covering the latest news and thought leadership in global education to share content that will inform educators on best practices for teaching and learning in order to help equip students with 21st century skills needed to succeed. Education leaders can keep up-to-date by checking out the latest podcasts, research, and thought leadership pieces.

Better Leaders, Better Schools

Building true diversity in school

In this episode with Emily Alexander, hear discussion about building authentically diverse and inclusive schools, processing the way men and women communicate, and more.

Creating trust in organizations

In this episode, host Danny Bauer chats with Rick Kitagawa and Lisa Lambert about measuring trust and the importance of belonging, and the Trust Framework: Five facets of trust in 3D.

For more, visit www.betterleadersbetterschools.com and follow host Daniel Bauer on Twitter @alienearbud


Edarabia

COVID-19: Some Dubai Schools Hold Online Exams As Cases Rise

Many schools in Dubai are conducting their internal assessments online because of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak.

University in Dubai on a Mission to Turn Palm Waste Into Biofuel

A University in Dubai is embarking on a project to turn the waste of the region’s vast palm tree corp into a sustainable and cost-effective biofuel.

For more, visit www.edarabia.com and follow Edarabia on Twitter @edarabia


EdChat Interactive

App Smashing with Flipgrid and 3DBear led by Denise Wright, Ann Kozma, and Michael Drezek

In this webinar, three educators will showcase lessons you can use to inspire your students’ best work. Together they will be walking participants through engaging lessons in ELA, SEL, Math, Science, STEM, STEAM, art, and social studies that you can use immediately.

Teaching the Way Children Learn led by Shalini Chauhan

Indian educator Shalini Chauhan demonstrates ways students have produced photos and videos across the curriculum and in cross-curricular projects, and explains why, when children are motivated, and when we adapt our teaching methods to the way they learn, they learn more, faster, and better.

For more, visit www.edchatinteractive.org and follow EdChat Interactive on Twitter @EdChat_Interact


EduTech Guys

S6E3 - It's Getting a Little "Nutty" Around Here!

On today's show, the guys get serious about what's happening in educational technology and how it really crinkles their fries.

This show is not for the faint at heart... okay, it's not really that bad.

S6E2 - The Guys - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Online Learning

On this episode, the guys share their opinions on the current state of online learning.

For more, visit www.edutechguys.com and follow EduTech Guys on Twitter @EduTechGuys


EdTechReview India

Videos On Pandemic Teaching Educators Must Watch

The profession of teachers requires them to plan their teaching to meet the needs of student learning.

Activities & Tips For Parents To Increase Kids’ Curiosity

Curiosity is the mother of invention. The curiosity of knowing the reason for the fall of an apple made Isaac Newton invent the Laws of Motion.

For more, visit www.edtechreview.in and follow EdTechReview India on Twitter @etr_in


 

edCircuit

Podcasting Brings Authentic Voice to Ethnic Studies

Bruna Lee, an English and Ethnic Studies teacher at SOTA in San Francisco, offers go-to tips for teachers interested in implementing classroom podcasting.

Easing the Cognitive Load on Students to Enable Deep Learning

Ollie Lovell, author of Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory in Action (John Catt Educational), shares his thoughts on the effects of learning on students' working memories

For more, visit www.edcircuit.com and follow edCircuit on Twitter @edCircuit


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the ed tech roundup

Inspiring Ways To Continue STEM Education During the Pandemic

The pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of our lives and most significantly in areas of education. Students and educators all around the world are gearing up to a new way of learning and teaching, and many subjects have successfully transitioned online.

edCircuit: Mind the Gap, Episode 12 - Design Thinking with Jethro Jones

Jethro Jones, award-winning school leader and host of the Transformative Principal Podcast, is the guest on this episode of Mind the Gap. Jethro is the author of the new book SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves.

For more, visit www.edtechroundup.org and follow The Ed Tech Roundup on Twitter @ETRoundup


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The Start down podcast

Ep 122 - Mike Ficara speaks with Angela Arnold from Sora about how digital books impact our students This is our first FETC 2021 virtual series

Mike interviews Angela Arnold from Sora, an app that fosters a love of reading.

EP-120 - Mike Ficara talks with Jackie Noelke

Girls rule! On this week's episode we cover marketing and the female entrepreneur. Who is your favorite female entrepreneur?

For more, visit www.stemmagazine.com and follow STEM Magazine on Twitter @stemmagazine


 

Transformative Principal

Create Your Own School with Nicole Colter Transformative Principal 382

Becoming a mom taught Nicole Colter the value of creativity and self-direction. She is now on a mission to cultivate these skills so that all people can thrive in these changing times.

Coaching in Coronavirus Times with Joellen Killion Transformative Principal 381

Joellen Killion is a senior advisor to Learning Forward and served for many years as the association’s deputy executive director. As senior advisor, she leads initiatives related to the link between professional development and student learning. In this interview, she discusses coaching in this crazy time and more.

For more, visit www.transformativeprincipal.org and follow Transformative Principal on Twitter @trnfrmprincipal


TeacherCast

6 Simple Reasons Why You Should Create A Blog Or Podcast This Year

This blog post lists 6 reasons why you might want to create your own blog or podcast.  For more information on this topic, you can visit www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com.

What Does Effective Coaching Look Like in STEM Education?

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome guests Lindsay Simpson and Amy Fusarelli to discuss STEAM, Tech Coaching, and putting it all together as we collaborate

For more, visit www.transformativeprincipal.org and follow Transformative Principal on Twitter @trnfrmprincipal