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Have you ever wanted to open your classroom walls up and bring in experts from around the world to work with your students? In this episode of the\xa0Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast, Jeff sits down with Pennsylvania educator, Michael Soskil (@msoskil) to discuss why YOU should participate in this years\xa0Skypeathon. Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert\xa0Stacey Ryan to discuss how Skype video conferencing is being used to connect her classrooms worldwide. About\xa0Michael Soskil Michael Soskil is two time finalist for the "Nobel Prize of Teaching," the Global Teacher Prize. As a STEM education, global collaboration, and technology integration expert, he has developed and presented numerous professional learning sessions for K-12 teachers, educational media outlets, and social innovators from around the world. In 2014 the White House and the National Science Foundation presented him the highest honors that the United States bestows upon math and science teachers: The Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. His use of technology as a transformational learning tool has led the Pennsylvania Department of Education as well as numerous companies and non-profit organizations to laud his innovative classroom practices. Currently he works at the Wallenpaupack Area School District in Northeastern Pennsylvania as an elementary science teacher where he helps empower students to believe they can use their learning to change the world for the better. Links of interest Website:\xa0MichaelSoskil.com Twitter:\xa0@msoskil About the MIE Spotlight Series Podcast The\xa0MIE Spotlight Series\xa0is a cobranded educational podcast produced in collaboration between the\xa0TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network\xa0and\xa0Microsoft Education. Hosted by\xa0Jeff Bradbury, the MIE Spotlight series focuses on innovative thinking and teaching that incorporates\xa0cutting edge\xa0technology being deployed in classrooms. \xa0For more information on the Microsoft Innovative Educator program, please visit:\xa0http://education.microsoft.com Subscribe Today! Website:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIESpotlight iTunes:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIEAudio YouTube:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIEVideo Contact the Show Host: Jeff Bradbury\xa0@TeacherCast Email:\xa0feedback@teachercast.net Voice Mail:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail About\xa0Microsoft Education Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer web browser. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup. It is the world\u2019s largest software maker measured by revenues. It is also one of the world\u2019s most valuable companies. About the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network In 2011, educator Jeff Bradbury created\xa0TeacherCast.net\xa0as a vehicle\xa0to curate resources for teachers and students to help them learn how to use educational technology in their classrooms. \xa0What\xa0started with a simple concept eventually grew into a globally recognized educational broadcasting network and educational brand. \xa0For more information, please visit\xa0TeacherCast.net Thank You For Your Podcast Reviews Are you enjoying The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network? Please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on\xa0iTunes today. I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Contact Me Host: Jeff Bradbury\xa0@TeacherCast Email:\xa0feedback@teachercast.net Voice Mail:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/video iTunes:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/audio Check Out More TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) TeacherCast App Spotlight (http://www.teachercast.net/appspotlight) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast TeacherCast.tv TeacherCast Broadcasting Google+ Community Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE! Check out my NEW Homepage: JeffreyBradbury.com