Coding In December! Easy With Matatalab! THRIVEinEDU By Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth @Rdene915 podcast

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I loved this conversation with Rick and Tisha! I recommend their book and connecting with them! About Rick Rick Butterworth is a founder, product designer, and developer who has dedicated just under two decades to revolutionizing user interactions and learning experiences in online applications. With a strong background in UX/UI, front-end development, and product management, Rick possesses a versatile skill set that drives innovation and creates meaningful impact. Rick's journey began at the University of Salford, where he cultivated Visual Basic Script and Aviation Technology skills. Overcoming dyslexia, he embraced his unique learning style, which ultimately fueled his determination to succeed and help learners who struggle with their learning challenges. In his early twenties, Rick began his entrepreneurship by looking for a solution to a problem and developing his first software application, which is used by aviation enthusiasts. He then founded a successful web design and development company catering to diverse industries such as technology, aviation, photography, and media. Additionally, his expertise encompasses wireframing, prototyping, and interactive design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and React programming languages. www.rickbutterworth.com https://iste.org/tomorrowleaders (along with Amazon, Target, B&N, etc) Rick's website is www.rickbutterworth.com About Tisha Tisha Poncio received her M.S. in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas in 2019, expanding her passion to inspire learners, educators, and leaders. With over two decades of dedicated service in the education and instructional design fields, Tisha's energy and enthusiasm have fueled her success as a teacher, digital learning coach, learner, and leader. Throughout her career, Tisha has left a lasting impact on her students, guiding them in subjects ranging from Web Design, Graphic Design, Business Computers, and Programming to English, Broadcast Journalism, and Entrepreneurship. In addition to her exceptional work as a classroom teacher, she served as an innovative digital learning specialist for over 12 years, leading and inspiring fellow educators and administrators with meaningful technology integration and instructional design that supports all learners. Tisha's commitment to staying at the forefront of educational and emerging technologies is evident throughout her journey. She was named a TCEA [Texas Computer Education Association] finalist for the Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year award in 2018 and contributed a chapter to the EduMatch 2020 Snapshot in Education: Remote Learning Edition. She continues seeking opportunities that support and empower students, teachers, and leaders www.tishaponcio.com @tishaponcio on all social media and her website is ⁠www.tishaponcio.com⁠ About Rachelle Educator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, and Author Subscribe to the podcast and my ⁠ newsletter⁠ . Also, check out my ⁠ blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠ If you're interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, please contact me for details.…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies 27:36

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Kelli’s Bio: Kelli Campbell has been at the forefront of the digital revolution in K-12 education throughout her career. A distinguished leader in the education sector, Kelli joined Acceleration Academies as Chief Executive Officer in 2023 with a passion for transforming the way education is delivered and a commitment to giving at-risk and disengaged students a second chance at a life that will make them and their families proud. Over the past two years, Kelli has led Acceleration Academies through a period of remarkable growth, expanding the organization’s mission to re-engage students and support school districts nationwide. Under her leadership, the Acceleration Academies has launched new academy locations, forged strategic partnerships with districts seeking innovative education solutions, and enhanced the flexible, student-centered learning model. She has prioritized investment in technology, enhanced facilities, curriculum development, and educator training to ensure every student receives the personalized support they need to succeed. Through her vision and dedication, Acceleration Academies continues to enhance the K-12 landscape, empowering more learners to earn their high school diplomas and build brighter futures. Prior to joining Acceleration Academies, Kelli spent 17 years at Discovery Education in various leadership roles. As President, she directed all aspects of the organization’s customer lifecycle management and oversaw the company’s domestic U.S. K-12 book of business from sales and marketing to enablement and operations. Kelli also served as the company’s President of International and University — leading the development of innovative partnerships with Ministries of Education in Egypt, Chile, and with channel partners worldwide. She also led the creation and launch of the Discovery Education’s Techbook line of business. In 2015, she served on the committee that developed President Barack Obama’s “Digital Textbook Playbook.” Previously, Kelli served as Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Clearvue & SVE. An early pioneer in using cloud-based digital content for instruction, she also directed the creation, launch, and distribution of the award-winning PowerMediaPlus.com media-on-demand system. With more than 25 years of EdTech leadership experience, Kelli has a history in meeting revenue and profitability goals, operating a business, M&A integration, and private equity value creation. She has worked in both large corporations and small start-ups, with ownership structures ranging from private equity, to single owner, to publicly held companies. Kelli earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois and lives with her husband and two children in Bethesda, Maryland. Social media for both Kelli and Acceleration Academies: X/Twitter: https://x.com/accelacademies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accelerationacademies1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acceleration-academies https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-campbell-779b222/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accelerationacademies About Rachelle Educator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, and Author Subscribe to the podcast and my ⁠ newsletter⁠ . Also, check out my ⁠ blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠ bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠ If you are interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, contact me for details!…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Khalia Tarver, Founder of Ms. Murray's Corner and Senior Community Manager at EVERFI. 27:52

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About Khalia Khalia Tarver is a former elementary educator and the Founder of Ms. Murray's Corner, an online tutoring service. Ms. Murray's Corner provides Math & Literacy support to students in Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade. She made the transition out of the classroom and currently serves as Senior Community Manager at EVERFI. Khalia is prepared to make a difference by assisting in molding the young minds of our future! She resides in Atlanta, GA, with her husband. Learn more about Ms. Murray's Corner: Links : www.msmurrayscorner.com and www.instagram.com/msmurrayscorner About Rachelle Educator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, and Author Subscribe to the podcast and my ⁠ newsletter⁠ . Also, check out my ⁠ blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠ bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠ If you are interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, contact me for details!…

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ThriveinEDU live with guest Dr. Sarah Thomas, Founder of EduMatch 31:08

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About Dr. Thomas Sarah Thomas, PhD is the founder of EduMatch, an organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen award. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE digital equity series, Closing the Gap , and the winner of the 2023 Maryland Society for Educational Technology Outstanding Leader Using Technology award. En Francais: Sarah Thomas, PhD est une <> dans le comté écoles publiques de Prince George dans le Maryland aux États Unis. Elle est aussi certifiée Innovator et Entraîneuse de Google et la fondatrice du mouvement EduMatch, un projet qui permet aux éducateurs d'établir des connexions mondiales à travers les zones d'intérêt commun. Elle a présenté au niveau international, participé au Groupe de travail technique pour rafraîchir les normes 2017 ISTE pour les éducateurs et est récipiendaire du prix ISTE Making IT Happen de 2017. En espanol: Sarah Thomas, PhD es Coordinadora Regional de Tecnología de las escuelas públicas en el Distrito Prince George. Cuenta con los certificados de Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer. Fundadora del movimiento EduMatch, proyecto que empodera a los educadores a tener conexiones globales de sus áreas de interés. Se ha presentado internacionalmente, participado en el grupo Technological Working para actualizar los Estándares Educativos de ISTE para 2017, es ganadora del premio 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen. Learn more about EduMatch https://www.edumatch.org/ https://www.edumatch.org/edumatch-learning https://www.edumatch.org/edumatch-foundation https://www.edumatch.org/blog About Rachelle Educator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney and Author Subscribe to the podcast and my ⁠ newsletter⁠ . Also, check out my ⁠blog⁠ and submit a guest blog . Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠ If you are interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, contact me for details!…

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ThriveinEDU Live with my friend Aman Sahota, co-founder of Factors Education 32:18

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Aman is co-founder of Factors Education, an award-winning Canadian Edtech Startup. He is also a Director at The Canadian Council of Black Elder Trailblazers, the Education Co-Lead for the Region of Peel for Anti-Racism, and an early founding member of the Human Intelligence Movement. Aman is focused on helping students prepare for a world of AI through building durable skills aligning with the portrait of a graduate. https://www.factors.world/ About Rachelle Dené Poth Rachelle is an educator, consultant, author, and attorney. Also, check out Rachelle's ⁠blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Subscribe to the newsletter . Contact Rachelle for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠ bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠ . Contact me for details if you are interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration!…

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ThriveinEDU Bonus: Explore CoSpaces Edu as we head into spring! 11:52

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Looking to bring Augmented and Virtual Reality, Coding, and more into your Classroom? Give CoSpaces Edu a try! There are so many great examples in the Gallery of what to create, and they come with lesson plans and activity ideas, so getting started is easy! Create your account and use my code: COSRACHELLED or COSPromoRDP24 . Check out all of the great resources available!…

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ThriveinEDU Live w/guest Mike Washburn, educator, community builder, and the Director of Learning Experiences at Logics Academy. 35:49

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Mike Washburn is an educator, community builder, and the Director of Learning Experiences at Logics Academy. In this role, he leads teams in designing innovative educational content and collaborates with schools and districts to refine their goals and vision for technology integration. A recognized leader in education technology, Mike was the co-host of the acclaimed podcasts OnEducation and the official Minecraft: Education Edition podcast, amassing over 500,000 career downloads. His voice has influenced educators worldwide through his writing for EdSurge and his appearances as a keynote speaker and featured presenter at major conferences across North America, including ISTE and FETC. About MatataStudio EDU Check out the Nous AI Set today! See all of their products . Read my blog about Nous AI. LinkedIn About Logics Academy Learn more about Logics Academy and how to get a VinciBot . You can sign up for the upcoming webinars to learn more about MatataStudio here . One on March 10th and April 15th.…

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ThriveinEDU Live w/guest Kyle Niemis, Head of Community @Quizizz 43:24

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About Kyle Niemis Kyle is a friend and a great person to get to know. He keeps quite busy in his role with Quizizz, where he serves as the Head of Community. He spent many years in the classroom, and he is also an Ed-Tech Innovator & advocate for not making fish climb trees. Kyle was also the Co-Founder of @ClassroomQ. We had a great conversation, and Kyle even turned the tables on me and asked me some questions, too! I hope you enjoy learning about Kyle and Quizizz and have some laughs with us, too! Follow Kyle on X. @KyleNiemis Check out Quizizz today! Accommodations information Integrations Quizizz AI About Rachelle Educator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney and Author Subscribe to the podcast and my ⁠ newsletter⁠ . Also, check out my ⁠ blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠ If you are interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, contact me for details!…

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ThriveinEDU Live w/ Gina Ligouri & Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh, BEE READY KIDS creators! 31:17

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I had a great conversation learning more about BEE READY KIDS with my guests Ms. Gina M. Ligouri and Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh. Safety in our schools is such an important topic and Gina and Dr. Spark share their ideas, their story behind BEE READY and more! About Gina M. Ligouri Ms. Gina M. Ligouri is a well-respected, trailblazing educator. She has earned numerous teaching accolades and credentials and was most recently named Pennsylvania's Technology Innovator of the Year. She currently chairs the English Department at Montour High School, in addition to teaching literature and project-based learning courses. Gina's academic achievements include degrees from Carlow University, Robert Morris University, and Duquesne University. About Dr. Spark Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh is an esteemed and accomplished educator who has been working as a counselor, elementary principal, and school administrator for almost thirty years. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent and School Safety/Security Coordinator for the Montour School District. Eric has earned degrees from Bucknell University, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh. About BEE READY KIDS - learn more about BEE READY and grab your copy today! About Rachelle Rachelle is an educator, consultant, author, and attorney. Also, check out Rachelle's ⁠blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Subscribe to my newsletter . Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠. Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, contact me for details!…

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ThriveinEDU Live w/guest Jonathan Schor, co-founder and CEO of CodeMonkey 30:39

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About Jonathan Jonathan Schor is the co-founder and CEO of CodeMonkey Studios, an EdTech company established in 2014. CodeMonkey provides an engaging platform that teaches children coding through game and project-based courses. Jonathan's inspiration for founding CodeMonkey stems from his early experiences teaching programming to children using computer games. He envisioned making computer science education accessible globally, with a product that teachers can use without fear and kids will enjoy tremendously. Under Jonathan’s leadership, CodeMonkey has grown into a leading platform for K-12 coding and computer science education, bringing fun, knowledge, and opportunity into the lives of millions of learners around the world. About CodeMonkey: CodeMonkey is an AWARD-WINNING online platform that teaches kids real coding languages like CoffeeScript and Python. Children and teenagers learn block-based and text-based coding through an engaging game-like environment. Millions of CodeMonkey's students are now excited about coding! CodeMonkey does not require prior coding experience to teach and is designed for schools, clubs, and home use. Links for more information: https://www.codemonkey.com/ https://www.codemonkey.com/courses/ https://www.codemonkey.com/teachers https://www.codemonkey.com/case-studies/ About Rachelle Subscribe to the podcast and my ⁠ newsletter⁠ . Also, check out my ⁠ blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠ bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠ . Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, contact me for details!…

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ThriveinEDU Live with Drew Vernon and Carole Paterson 29:31

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I really enjoyed our conversation about the collaboration between Tonies Education and TinkerClass and TinkerCast. Hope you enjoy!! About Drew Drew Vernon is a former child and current Education Director for Tonies, an interactive audio system for children. In this role, Drew researches and shares the educational benefits of Toniebox listening and play. Drew's work has led to Tonies becoming one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Education companies, as well as a nominee for the Toy Association's Creative Toy of the Year. Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool division of LEGO, where he issued a "Prescription for Play" to half a million children. As an entrepreneur, Drew started a licensed drop-in childcare center in Connecticut. He earned an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and started his career in Marketing at Procter & Gamble. Drew lives in the mountains of Utah with his wife and three children (15, 12, 9). In his spare time, he enjoys running, making mediocre pottery, and co-hosting the "Childhood" podcast with his youngest daughter. About Tonies Join the Facebook group Contact: ⁠https://education.us@tonies.com⁠ About Carole Carole Paterson holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from St. Lawrence University and a Master's in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University. She began her career as an environmental educator and summer camp director in the Catskills of New York, igniting her passion for experiential-based learning and science education. After relocating to Pennsylvania, Carole focused on land and water conservation, working as a project coordinator with local and regional organizations to tackle environmental challenges and increase public engagement on critical environmental issues. In 2004, she earned her teaching certification from Saint Vincent College and spent seven years teaching high school environmental science. Carole’s career took a new turn when she joined an independent school faculty, transitioning to teach science to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Today, she serves in multiple roles at Valley School of Ligonier, including Science Teacher, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator, Summer Camp Director, Advisor, and student support team member.In addition to her classroom responsibilities, Carole is a TinkerClass Community Tinkerer, where she shares her expertise on Podject-Based Learning tools to inspire and support fellow educators. Passionate about both environmental education and holistic student development, Carole continues to engage and motivate her students in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. About TinkerClass "TinkerClass is the first interactive, K-5 educational podcast program that provides free tools and resources for teachers to deliver jaw-dropping instruction to students of all learning levels. TinkerClass projects [or podcasts + projects] combine project-based learning with the use of our educational, fun podcasts and invite students to listen, wonder, tinker, and make like scientists, engineers, and detectives! For more information, go to TinkerClass.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1254237428897763 About Rachelle Subscribe to the podcast and my ⁠newsletter⁠ . Also, check out my ⁠blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠…

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ThriveinEDU Live with Ian Montgomery, Partnerships Coordinator for Kialo Edu. 35:39

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About Ian Ian is a former English teacher turned Partnerships Coordinator for Kialo Edu. He holds the strong conviction that quality education is at the foundation of a healthy society, and accordingly works to make it as widely accessible as possible. Having studied and taught all around the world, Ian is a believer in educational models that have us question our assumptions, empathize with others' experiences, and interrogate how the world we live in came to be. He holds master's degrees in Applied Linguistics and in English Education. Links: Kialo Edu website What is Kialo Edu? (video) About Rachelle Subscribe to the podcast and my newsletter . Also, check out my blog and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! bit.ly/thriveineduPD…

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ThriveinEDU live with Gautam Thapar, Founder of Enlighten AI 37:26

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About Gautam and EnlightenAI Gautam is the founder of EnlightenAI, which helps teachers grade, give feedback, and implement data-driven instruction efficiently and effectively. EnlightenAI aims to maintain the human touch in AI-assisted grading. Its AI solution learns from and adapts to teachers as they grade and leave feedback for students, becoming more accurate and aligned to teachers with each graded submission. EnlightenAI is part of the Teaching Lab Studio, which supports entrepreneurs building high quality AI tools rooted in sound learning science. EnlightenAI is also backed by NewSchools Venture Fund and was selected for the GSV Cup 50 in 2024 as one of the most innovative edtech products in the world. Gautam is a former teacher, Principal, and social impact entrepreneur. Most recently, he founded and was the Executive Director at Invictus Academy of Richmond, a high-performing independent charter school in the East Bay Area in California. Prior to founding Invictus, Gautam was an award-winning US History and AP US History teacher in Richmond, CA, where he led outlier gains in student achievement. Links: Visit EnlightenAI: https://enlightenme.ai/ Follow Gautam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautam-thapar-234504a1/ Follow EnlightenAI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enlightenai/ Join the EnlightenAI Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399908556395929 About Rachelle: Subscribe to the podcast and my newsletter. Also, check out my blog and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! bit.ly/thriveineduPD…

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ThriveinEDU live with guest Gil Rogers, Founder of GR7 Marketing 29:45

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I really enjoyed my chat with Gil and hope you will enjoy the episode. To learn more about Gil and his work, check out the links below. Bio: Gil Rogers - Podfol.io LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gilrogers Website: GR7 Marketing About Rachelle Subscribe to the podcast and my newsletter . Also, check out my blog and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! bit.ly/thriveineduPD…

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ThriveinEDU Welcome to 2025! New ideas and learning events 16:17

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