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11: Resolutions – Eduspeakeasy

It’s January. A new year. We all know what that means. In this episode of the Eduspeakeasy Podcast, let’s talk resolutions. I’ll share three big resolutions with you — mostly to keep myself honest. For two of these resolutions, it’s really obvious that I can’t complete them without working hard towards them every day. For […]

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7 Audio/Video Creative Resources

For educators needing to create virtual content and lessons, editing media (both audio and video) is an essential skill. Below are 7 resources to learn new skills in audio/video editing and storytelling. Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/tutorials-explore.html Due to the nature of CC (monthly subscription), these will likely be continually updated to match the current version […]

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Hopefully, We Learn a Few Things

There’s no short supply of reflection during this unprecedented time: Reflecting on the things we miss as we socially distance ourselves. Reflecting on the things we can live without as we find ourselves potentially home for a longer streak than we’ve ever been before. Finally, reflecting on what’s most important in life. I’m hopeful that […]

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Virtual Learning Quick Tips

I wanted to put some quick tips together in a single graphic, highlighting the things that I think are most important as we get further into the virtual learning experience. We’ve got this!

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eLearning Principles We Can All Use

The following tips are adapted from eLearning and the Science of Instruction: Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-learning and the science of instruction : proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning (3rd ed. ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. While we’re not strictly creating complete eLearning experiences for our students, we […]

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Five Tips for Virtual Learning

It seems we’re well on our way to new and uncharted territories in public education. In some ways, we’ve been preparing for this moment for a long time (think 1:1 technology and district-wide LMS adoption), but in other ways, we’ll be like fish out of water (think of broadcasting, art, and music classes; not to […]

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10: Be Thankful – Eduspeakeasy

I have a tendency to focus on the work; the stressful things that have to be done to get better. Let’s pause for a moment and think of the things that make us appreciate our job as educators.

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08: Uncoachable – Eduspeakeasy

I know this sounds crazy, but I have some advice for the children of the world. Kids, don’t worry, just because you failed out of tee ball doesn’t mean you’ll never have a job as long as you live…

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2019 Taste of Lee’s Summit

For over 10 years, I have been able to lend my talents as a musician for one of the largest fundraisers in the area, the Taste of Lee’s Summit. Taste of Lee’s Summit (TOLS) features live and silent auction items, raffles, games, and food from many of Lee’s Summit’s best restaurants. Each year, TOLS raises […]