InnovatEngage is a podcast for teachers who are looking for practical and exciting ways to meaningfully engage their students. Tune in to hear interviews with classroom teachers just like you who are collaborating with their instructional technology specialists to design innovative lessons that engage students like never before!
In episode 11 of the NEISD InnovatEngage podcast, Gabriel and Lauren are joined by Instructional Technology Specialist Chad and teacher Melissa to talk about their participation in the new Inspiring Innovators cohort. We have a special surprise guest appearance as well that you will not want to miss! The energy that they bring to the table is infectious and will have you excited about teaching again!
Connect with Instructional Technology
Instructional Technology Twitter (https://twitter.com/NEISDiTech)
Instructional Technology Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/neisditech/)
Instructional Technology YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59xaTLfum-AnB3YW3cX8AA)
Instructional Technology Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NEISDInstructionalTechnology)
Connect with Melissa and Chad
Melissa’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/KolendaSci)
Chad’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/chadbelfordITS)
19 Jan 2021
Ep. 10 Taking Poetry Off The Page
In episode 10 of the NEISD InnovatEngage podcast, Gabriel and Lauren are joined by Instructional Technology Specialist Maria and teacher Pamela to talk about how they collaborated on a lesson to help their students bring poetry off the page. Listen as they describe how their lesson unfolded and the many ways their students benefited from their collaboration.
Pamela’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/Pekastevenson)
Maria’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/EdTechMaria)
8 Dec 2020
Ep. 09 The Gift Of Time
In episode 9 of the NEISD InnovatEngage podcast, Gabriel and Lauren address one of the most common obstacles that teachers face - not having enough time! Join us to get ideas on how to work smarter (not harder) so you can spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on the most important part of teaching - connecting with your students. (AND these ideas will serve you well even when pandemic teaching is over!)
10 Nov 2020
Ep. 08 Our Grand Return: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Burnout
In episode 8 of the NEISD InnovatEngage podcast, Gabriel and Lauren share eight of their favorite tips and tricks for managing time, stress, and responsibilities to protect your mental health and wellbeing while teaching during a global pandemic.
4 Nov 2020
Episode 07 We're Back!
New school year, new season! Join Gabriel and Lauren in this short Season 2 trailer where they lay out what you can expect from the podcast in the coming months.
5 May 2020
Ep. 06 Distance Learning In Elementary: You Can Do It!
In the sixth episode of the NEISD Instructional Technology InnovatEngage podcast, teacher Cristin Foreman and Instructional Technology Specialist Kathy Hurlbert discuss distance learning in the elementary classroom and how teaming up with your ITS can give you the confidence to try new things. Tune in to hear how they collaborated to create engaging distance learning lessons in Seesaw for second grade students. For inspiration, be sure to check out one of their clickable learning boards here:
https://bit.ly/2W0cxYt (https://bit.ly/2W0cxYt)
https://bit.ly/2yraX95 (https://bit.ly/2yraX95)
5 May 2020
Ep. 05 Distance Learning In Secondary: Adjusting
In the fifth episode of NEISD’s InnovatEngage podcast, tables are turned as Lauren makes an appearance as a guest! Gabriel interviews Lauren and teacher Rebecca Clark about distance learning in the secondary classroom and how those experiences have changed the way teachers think about incorporating technology into the classroom in meaningful ways. You can watch Rebecca’s video on making dirt at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItJFX7zG7hM&t=5s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItJFX7zG7hM&t=5s)
Tune in for an upbeat conversation that will inspire you to keep learning and keep moving forward!
25 Feb 2020
Ep. 04 Engagement Isn't An Issue (Vocabulary Made Fun)
In the fourth episode of the NEISD Instructional Technology InnovatEngage podcast, teacher Dana Williams and Instructional Technology Specialist Erin Valdes talk us through how they transformed vocabulary into an engaging, competitive, and entertaining lesson utilizing Pear Deck Flashcard Factory. Tune in to hear how easy it is to take what is typically a tedious lesson and turn it into a high engagement piece. Check out the sample vocabulary list here:
Sample Vocabulary List (https://sharepeardeck.com/tugx3j)
21 Jan 2020
Ep. 03 Stepping into the Future with Digital Portfolios
In the third episode of NEISD’s InnovatEngage podcast, tables are turned as Gabriel makes an appearance as a guest! Lauren interviews Gabriel and teacher Colleen Quirk about student buy-in, student ownership, and forward-thinking with digital student portfolios for students of varied abilities and talents. Tune in for an inspiring interview that will get you excited to try something new with your students!
https://sites.google.com/neisd.net/leehswritingportfoliotemplate/ (https://sites.google.com/neisd.net/leehswritingportfoliotemplate/)
10 Dec 2019
Ep. 02 Technology Doesn't Drive The Lesson
In the second installment of NEISD’s InnovatEngage podcast, Gabriel and Lauren sit down with ITS Laura Moore and Cibolo Green Librarian Jennifer Oldham to discuss increasing student engagement at the elementary level through digital breakouts. Find out how they overcame obstacles and tech troubles to create an experience the students (and their teachers) won’t soon forget.
12 Nov 2019
Ep. 01 #ItAllStartedInFlood'sClass
In this first episode of the InnovatEngage podcast, Gabriel and Lauren have a conversation with dynamic middle school reading teacher/ITS duo Nicole Flood and Michelle Haider. Because of their long standing relationship, collaboration comes easily to these two...but it wasn’t always that way! Tune in to hear about how they kicked off the 2019-2020 school year with “Draw My Life”, a new and engaging lesson collaboration that focused on the writing process and various SEL components all while helping Nicole get to understand her students better. We also chat about all things collaboration, troubleshooting, and engaging a new generation of students - you’re in for a treat!
31 Oct 2019
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Welcome to the trailer for the NEISD Instructional Technology InnovatEngage podcast! Your hosts Gabriel and Lauren give you just a small taste of what is to come. Buckle your seatbelts...it’s going to be an exciting ride!
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