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Tales from the Tech Side

Tales from the Tech Side

By James Wilson

Pinellas County Schools' Digital Learning Team and a variety of education leaders discuss the many ways technology has impacted teaching and learning for K-12 public school stakeholders.
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Communicating with Parents, Guardians, and Students

Tales from the Tech SideMar 04, 2024

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Communicating with Parents, Guardians, and Students

Communicating with Parents, Guardians, and Students

In this episode participants discuss Florida legal requirements about communications between educators and students and/or parents/guardians. They share how one Florida school district is using technology to provide all stakeholders a safe, legal, and verifiable method of communicating.

Mar 04, 202421:11
Social Media & K-12 Education

Social Media & K-12 Education

Listen in as show host James Wilson talks with a Pinellas County School Social Worker and School Counselor about the ways social media is impacting students in their district.

Jul 25, 202324:03
Technology and Teacher Training

Technology and Teacher Training

Listen in as show host James Wilson talks with Pinellas County School's Director of Professional Development, Jolene Jackson, and Senior Professional Development Coordinator, William Aligood, about how their district uses technology to help make sure that students have highly qualified teachers and staff to aid them in their educational journey.

Jun 01, 202335:00
Technology's tie to School Climate and Behavior

Technology's tie to School Climate and Behavior

Listen as Pinellas County Schools staff discuss how technology impacts a school's climate and student behaviors.

May 03, 202329:54
Preparing for Next: College and Career Readiness

Preparing for Next: College and Career Readiness

Listen to hear how Pinellas County Schools is preparing students for life after K-12 education. James and guests from PCS K-12 Guidance Services discuss what resources are available to parents and students from elementary to high school.

Apr 04, 202320:43
Can technology be used to inspire creativity in Arts Education?

Can technology be used to inspire creativity in Arts Education?

In this episode host James Wilson discusses whether technology can be used to truly foster creativity in Performance and Visual Arts Education with guests, Jonathan Ogle and Ajori Spencer.

Mar 21, 202324:14
A.I.'s Infiltration into the Secondary ELA Classroom

A.I.'s Infiltration into the Secondary ELA Classroom

Listen in as Pinellas County School leaders discuss the potential impact of artificial intelligence to teaching and learning in the secondary ELA classroom. 

Feb 24, 202340:38
Technology: What it takes to support a school district

Technology: What it takes to support a school district

In this episode, show host James Wilson talks with Kevin Haugabrook, Director of Application Support for Pinellas County Schools. Listen as they take a peek behind the scenes at some of the technology and policies required to support all aspects of a school district. 

Feb 10, 202326:11
Information and Media Literacy

Information and Media Literacy

Listen in as the show's host, James Wilson, and guests, Bronwyn Slack and Stephanie Kurleman, discuss the need for students to be information and media literate in today's educational environment. 

Jan 23, 202334:50
The Evolving Role of Technology in Education

The Evolving Role of Technology in Education

How has technology use changed in education over the last two decades? Listen to this episode to hear the experience of two of Pinellas County Schools educational technology leaders. 

Jan 16, 202335:07
Tales from the Tech Side - Trailer

Tales from the Tech Side - Trailer

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Dec 15, 202201:20