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Welcome to a new podcast series, the Jersey Educator Podcast, sponsored by the New Jersey Education Association. \xa0Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students . . . each and every day in your schools. \xa0The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury of TeacherCast.net (@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood). \xa0\xa0Jeff and Jim want to help public school employees better balance their work lives and home lives. \xa0The pair also plan to spotlight members who are advocating for improvements to their schools and profession so our students can keep achieving their dreams. \xa0Check out their first show here. For more information, please visit njea.org/podcast and email us at podcast@njea.org.
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In this episode we welcome New Jersey educator Dan Epstein on to the podcast to discuss several great ways to become an active member in your association.
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Dan Epstein is a third grade special education teacher in the Franklin Township School District of Somerset County. \xa0He is celebrating his tenth year as a public school educator. \xa0Dan is also the elementary coordinator for his local education association, The Franklin Township Education Association. \xa0Dan also serves as the 2nd Vice President for the Somerset County Education Association. \xa0Dan\u2019s email is depstein1983@yahoo.com, and you can find him on Twitter @depstein1983.
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Upcoming NJEA Events
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The NJEA Early Career Member Network is sponsoring a Twitter Chat and a Bowling Event in February. \xa0
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Twitter Chat: Feb. 1, 2016. \xa0Join us for our first #NJEAChat. The topic will be your profession, your future. Tweet with your colleagues from across the state on your best practices and share your vision for the future of public education. \xa0Learn more at njea.org/earlycareermembers. \xa0
Bowling Event: February 19, 2016 at Colonial Bowling and Entertainment in Lawrenceville, NJ. \xa0Join us for a night of bowling, courtesy of the NJEA Early Career Member Network. \xa0Buffet dinner and two complimentary drinks will be provided. \xa0Just like other networking events, connect with your colleagues from across the state. \xa0No agendas. \xa0No speeches. \xa0Learn more and RSVP at njea.org/earlycareermembers. \xa0

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Tech Tips
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Subscribe to this podcast and several others in 2016. \xa0There are several great New Jersey Educators creating podcasts and a great way to support our association members is to check out their podcasts. \xa0
Check out these great podcasts today:
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TeacherCast
TechEducator Podcast
Educational Podcasting Today
The House of EdTech

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As we turn over the calendar into 2016, it\u2019s time to think about backing up your digital files. \xa0Perhaps you have several important files saved on your computer's desktop. \xa0It\u2019s important to have a solid backup strategy for your valuable information. \xa0Having \xa0a service such as Dropbox or Google Drive is a perfect way to backup your data and keep your information safe.
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Subscribe to Our Podcast on iTunes
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We are proud to be listed in the iTunes Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today!
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Show hosts
Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey. In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Jeff has Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ and most recently at Columbia University's Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic. \xa0
Additionally the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network has served educational conventions worldwide by providing on site live broadcasting to thousands of educators each week. Jeff is the host of the TeacherCast Podcast, Educational Podcasting Today and the TechEducator Podcast.
Jeff earned his Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s Degree from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. In his free time, Jeff enjoys teaching, broadcasting, playing violin, conducting, and spending time with his wife Jennifer and their two year old triplets.
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