Kasey Bell is my first guest from outside of Western New York.... How did THAT happen? Well put simply... Twitter made it happen. Twitter is an amazing resource if you know how to follow amazing people and amazing trends. As I was checking my daily feeds, Kasey's Twitter handle continually showed up, and every resource she shared was relevant and timely. So I figured, why not reach out and say hello and see if I could chat with her... and pick her tech brain. Kasey immediately responded and we scheduled a meeting that gave me a half hour of uninterrupted Edtech chat. Being from Texas, Kasey's perspectives were really valuable because it gave me a perspective beyond the region. I would highly recommend following Kasey's amazing Shakeup Learning Blog, as well as, follow her through social networking. Please check out Kasey's comments in the Coffee with a Geek Hangout Session Below! Kasey's info: Blog: Shakeuplearning Twitter: @Shakeuplearning Google Plus: + Kasey Bell Pinterest: Shakeuplearning
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Funny as it is, Mark lives probably the closest of all the people I have interviewed for Coffee with a Geek, and yet, we have rarely crossed paths in person. Rather I have seen Mark at the Annual Digital Wave Conference, in West Seneca. At this conference he came upon my radar pretty quickly through participants in his workshop talking about how dynamic his presentation was. So, I easily tracked Mark down at his local school system. Dunkirk Central Schools. Mark certainly didn't disappoint as an interviewee. He is lively, engaging, and downright inspiring. I was really impressed how he has taken a subject that is traditionally text book, lecture style, and made it dynamic and digitally engaging. Mark's vision for the future and his passion for teaching come through loud and clear. Please watch and enjoy Mark's insights and great ideas. Resources that Mark recommended for making videos: Adobe Ideas: iTunes App Link HERE Paper by 53: Website Link HERE Programs: Apple's Keynote, Garage Band, Microsoft's PowerPoint Connect with Mark: Twitter: @markdrollinger Youtube Vids: HERE Google Plus: HERE Mary is one of the amazing colleague's I get to work with on a regular basis. She is our staff artist and she has a great touch with other artistically minded educators. I remember shadowing Mary on a workshop that was helping music teachers learn the Finale Music Notation Program. To demonstrate the power of the program, Mary sang a few bars of "Amazing Grace" in front of the whole room. She immediately won the respect and admiration from the entire group of highly trained music educators. (and me!) She could not only walk the walk... but sing and talk! It was brilliant. Mary is a wonderful talent to work with. She has a great mind for technology and for creativity. A really awesome combination. Please check out my interview with Mary, and follow her on Twitter ! |
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