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Why school? with Will Richardson is a bimonthly program about rethinking and re-imagining the meaning and purpose of school. In each episode we discusses the opportunities and challenges for schools in the networked, globally connected world in which we now live.

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Why school? with Will Richardson is a bimonthly program about rethinking and re-imagining the meaning and purpose of school. In each episode we discusses the opportunities and challenges for schools in the networked, globally connected world in which we now live.

    Getting it Right: Technology Infused Professional Development

    Getting it Right: Technology Infused Professional Development

    In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we discuss what makes really great and effective technology-based professional development. We also cover things to avoid.

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    Caroline Vander Ark Davis is COO and Partner of Getting Smart an education advocacy firm that advocates for innovations that customize learning and extend access (Twitter @Cvanderark). Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal.

    • 11 min
    Bridging the Gap Between IT and Tech Integrators

    Bridging the Gap Between IT and Tech Integrators

    In this premier episode of EdTechChat Radio the teachers and edtech integrators explore the challenges of bridging the gap between school IT staff, tech integrators, classroom teachers and students.

    Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal (@thomascmurray). Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT (@iplante). Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ (@ajpodchaski). Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL(@s_bearden)

    • 12 min
    Why School? Preparing for the End of School as We Know It

    Why School? Preparing for the End of School as We Know It

    In this inaugural episode of Why School? we start at the 30,000 foot level and take a look at the forces demanding that we rethink the meaning and purpose of school as we know it.



    Lisa Brady has been an educator for 27 years in both urban and suburban school districts. A superintendent for nine years, and currently the superintendent for the Dobbs Ferry, New York schools. Dr. Pamela Moran, Superintendent of Albemarle County Public Schools - during Dr. Moran’s tenure, ACPS has become one of the top performing school divisions in the state with an on-time graduation rate of 93 percent.

    • 12 min