GIS Day

GIS Day

Author: Redlands Instructional Tech October 31, 2019 Duration: 22:11

Dr. Steven Moore from the University of Redlands and Marissa Defratti from Esri join us in-studio to talk about Redlands USD, Esri, and U of R plans to celebrate GIS Day on November 13th.

🎬 GIS introductory video
📝 GIS Day activities
❤️ Tech Coach website: bit.ly/rusdtech


Ever wondered how technology is actually being used in classrooms, not just talked about at conferences? Tips and Salsa pulls up a chair to that conversation, offering a genuine look at the tools and strategies making a difference for teachers and students right now. Created by the team at Redlands Instructional Tech, each episode digs into the real-world ed tech happenings within the Redlands Unified School District. You'll hear directly from educators who are trying new things, solving practical problems, and figuring out what works when the classroom door closes. The tone is conversational and grounded, like sharing ideas over a casual snack-hence the name. This isn't about abstract theory or the latest hype cycle; it's a practical resource for anyone interested in the intersection of teaching and technology. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting actionable advice from a colleague down the hall, with all the relatable successes and occasional hiccups that come with integrating tech into learning. Whether you're a teacher looking for a fresh approach, an administrator curious about implementation, or just someone fascinated by modern education, you'll find substance here. The Redlands team shares specific examples, lessons learned, and of course, a bit of that friendly flavor that makes professional development feel a little more human and a lot more useful.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 49

Tips and Salsa
Podcast Episodes
GIS in the Classroom with Charlie Fitzpatrick (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:51
Join us for part one of our interview with Esri's Schools Program Manager, Charlie Fitzpatrick as we talk about his background in education, GIS, Esri, and The Science of Where.
Podcasts, Videos, and Campus Culture, Oh My! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:23
We're joined in this episode by Redlands High School's Katie Baker to talk about student podcasting, video production, Rapidmooc all-in-one studios, and efforts to track campus culture and student engagement through plat…
Innovations in Ed Tech with Jim O'Neill (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:06
In part 2 of our interview with Redlands USD Board President Jim O'Neill, we delve into some questions about advancements in ed tech and what we think the future might hold for teachers and students.
Innovations in Ed Tech with Jim O'Neill (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
Join us as we talk with Redlands USD Board President Jim O'Neill. In part 1 of this episode, we talk with Jim about his background in education and technology, and get some insight into where we've been and how things ha…
Extreme Makeover: Library Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:24
We're joined in this episode by RUSD secondary librarians Gina Porter, Korrie Krohne, Jenann Elias, and principal Carli Norris to talk about the amazing transformations all of our high school libraries have undergone to…
LEGOLAND in Redlands [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
LEGOLAND here in Redlands? That's right! Redlands USD has been rolling out LEGO Education kits all across the district. Join us as we talk with innovation teacher Olivia Davison and Kingsbury Elementary 4th grade teacher…
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Duration: 48:35
Lessoncast's Nicole Tucker-Smith joins us for this episode as we dive into Universal Design for Learning, adjustable cars, starting small, and going farther together! 👩‍🏫 UDL Guidelines 📖 Nicole's book: Supercharge Your…
Thoughts and Ideas on Blended Learning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:56
In this episode, we take a look at a thought-provoking article from Alyson Klein from Education Week entitled The Future of Blended Learning: What Educators Need to Know.
Ask Before You App [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:12
Privacy policies, terms of service, and user agreements - oh my! Your instructional tech department has you covered, though. Take a listen to find out how! 🔗 Tech Coach Website: bit.ly/rusdtech 🎧 Certified Listener stick…