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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\xa0TeacherCast.net\xa0(@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood). \xa0 For more information, please visit\xa0njea.org/podcast\xa0and email us at\xa0podcast@njea.org.
In this episode we welcome two members of the New Jersey Student Education Association,\xa0Hannah Pawlak and Megan Namnama\xa0on to the podcast to discuss the New Jersey Student Education Association with us and share their passions for becoming educators.
Upcoming NJEA Events
The NJEA Early Career Member Network is sponsoring a Twitter Chat and a Bowling Event in February. \xa0
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\xa0njea.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\xa0njea.org/earlycareermembers. \xa0
Tech Tips
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As we settle into the second half of the school year, it's a great time to be innovative with your students. \xa0One of the best ways to be creative and exciting with your students is to teach them the value of connecting with others and collaborating on digital projects. \xa0One potential project might involve video conferencing with another class. \xa0There are several great applications available for platforms of all kinds to help your students become safe, digital citizens.
Skype
Mystery Skype
Google Hangouts
Connecting Classrooms Google Plus Community
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Show hosts
Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of\xa0TeacherCast.net,\xa0TeacherCast University, and\xa0Educational 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\xa0TeacherCast Podcast,\xa0Educational Podcasting Today\xa0and the\xa0TechEducator 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.
Jim Boice\xa0is a field representative with the New Jersey Education Association. \xa0Prior to joining NJEA is 2012, Jim was a high school English teacher for ten years in the Pennsauken Township School District of Camden County, NJ.