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Carrie M Rubida, Ed Tech Coach for our early learners in Aurora Public Schools, tackles the ways in which she is continually challenging herself to do better by kids and teachers.

Jennifer Gutierrez, leader of ESS in Aurora Public Schools, asks how we can better have an impact with district-level work with teachers and students. She tackles how all students can have a plan to support their learning, whether it is with advanced learning or remediation.

Program Director for Library Services in APS, Jan Novak, asks important questions about literacy and access to classroom resources. She also dives into the ways in which we leverage digital texts for learning.

Joelle Warsh, technology teacher and coach at Boston Elementary, discusses the real purpose behind using tech in classrooms and the best ways for teachers to find time for learning from and with children in the process. https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/01-WHOISaps_-When-will-teachers-have-enough-time_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Marcelina Rivera, Chief of Staff for Aurora Public Schools, discusses what truly inspires children to learn and teachers to teach. She also questions the ways in which we can use all of the resources and relationships at our disposal to support learners. “Learning is a relationship…” https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/01-WHOISaps_-How-can-we-inspire-students-to-be-self-directed-learners_.mp3Podcast: Play in new …

Ran Jung, Principal of APS Online HS, defines Blended and Personalized Learning and the ways in which relationships between teachers and students can provide for better opportunities for learning. She also goes into the ways in which we might better “write our own story” with celebrations. https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/02-WHOISaps_-How-do-we-create-opportunities-to-celebrate-our-kids_.mp3Podcast: Play in new …

Joshua Kusch, PWR Specialist for Aurora Public Schools, reveals how he sees learning as a problem solving endeavor. He also goes into the ways in which we can continue to make stronger connections with our students, no matter which role we may find ourselves in. https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/03-WHOISaps_-How-can-we-make-better-connections-with-our-students_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window …

Jennifer Andrews, Art Teacher at Dalton Elementary in Aurora Public Schools, dives into the ways in which we can better engage our students in collaboration and connection in our classrooms. She also questions how we can better set expectations for teachers in our district. https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/04-WHOISaps_-What-are-our-expectations-for-teachers_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | …

Stella Cypher, Educational Technology Coordinator in Aurora Public Schools, discusses the ways in which we can make learning more relevant for students through empathy. She also asks an important questions regarding our own assumptions for others who are supporting teachers and leaders in schools. https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WHOISaps_-How-do-we-see-each-other-as-whole-people_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | …

In this far too brief interview, Julius Vaughns, Communications Specialist in Aurora Public Schools, urges us to consider the ways in which we commit to kids. Even in roles that are outside of the school, he encourages each of us to support learning and learners every day. https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WHOISaps_-Where-Should-Learners-Go-When-they-Need-to-Ask-a-Question_.mp3Podcast: Play in …