050: Positive Impact Projects w/ Todd Babiasz

050: Positive Impact Projects w/ Todd Babiasz

Author: Communications by Design September 26, 2018 Duration: 13:06
Todd Babiasz joins us once again (see episode 40 on Backchanneling) to talk with Erik about his leadership class and the incredible experience of his students' positive impact projects. Listen to Todd share with Erik how students are making a difference in tangible and personal ways all over their community. You can see all of the projects by visiting Todd's youtube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoYdeNmGNxc_IzVJ2Tf2S4GgATMi-SdGV ) or connect with Todd further on Twitter ( twitter.com/mrbabiasz ). For more from our team of instructional coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU (drop in any time for free virtual support and instructional technology coaching!).

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