InnovatED is based on a real-world, high school innovations class in Indiana. The teacher and students in the class are pushing the envelope of classroom innovation and exploring next generation practices and tools. Tune in and get a glimpse of how passion projects drive student learning. Follow: @donwettrick @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork

In this segment students discuss an exciting project they've started that combines service, art and technology. Tune in as our guests share some of the real-world lessons they have learned so far. Follow: @donwettrick @Micthbrownoam @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Don Wettrick is an innovations class teacher at Nobleville High, in which he joins his classroom students Danny Cicere and Mitch

Humor can be a big asset in the classroom when don't right. On the other hand... Follow: @donwettrick @Thrasymachus @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Charles Cooper is a life long educator interested in merging humor, technology and learning. He was the 2012 Humanities Texas Teacher of the Year and is currently on step 9 of 1,500 to take over the world. Charles Cooper is a life long educator interested in merging humor, technology and learning. www.thrasymakos,wordpress.com

We are seeing an increasing stream of teachers leaving the classroom for the promise of greater impact. Here are the latest. Follow: @donwettrick @techminock @techbradwaid @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Drew Minock is an enthusiastic elementary teacher, technology trainer, and keynote speaker. Brad Waid is an energetic and passionate educator who inspires educational change through technology and Augmented Reality. He is an expert in applying technology into the educational field and is on the leading edge of emerging technologies. He is one of the Co-Founders of AR Detroit, a monthly meet up where industry leaders and visionaries come together to talk about the application and future of Augmented Reality. Drew and Brad are the Co-Founders of the educational blog Two Guys and hosts of the Two Guys Show.

Today we talk with our guests about the maker movement, it's connection to project based learning and the promise it holds for the future. Follow: @donwettrick @GingerLewman @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Sylvia Martinez is co-author of Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering the Classroom, a book that has been called the "bible of the maker movement for classrooms". She speaks and writes around the world to advocate for authentic learning using real world design principles, modern technology, and hands-on experiences. Ginger Lewman, @GingerLewman, works at ESSDACK, a nonprofit educational service center. She is a Keynoter & Consultant; GoogleCertifiedTeacher; SiloKiller; Co-Creator LifePractice PBL and a teacher of Project Based Learning.

Today's guest is a teacher who introduced his students to blogging in elementary school and never looked back. Learn how student blogging is making a difference. Follow: @donwettrick @mrrexine @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Kelly Rexine is a K-12 Information Technology Specialist for the State of North Dakota. He works with educators around the state to help integrate technology into their current curriculum. Previously, he taught 3rd grade for three years

Our guest comes to us from halfway around the world to share the work they are doing with design thinking in the classroom. Follow: @donwettrick @rhyscass @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Rhys Cassidy is a Design, Film and English Teacher at Pimpama State Secondary College and Vice President of Australian Teachers of Media QLD. He is passionate about design thinking, innovation, collaboration and digital literacy. Rhys currently teaches Design Futures, Playmakers and English and has developed a game design toolkit with Dr Peter Hall from Griffith University for designminds.org.au. @rhyscass

Our guest is a reporter who was assigned to go to ISTE, walk the halls and listen and look for trends. Here are his observations. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dave Guymon is a Technology Integration Specialist for the Blaine County School District in Hailey, Idaho. There, he helps teachers to bridge the gap between technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge. Dave also blogs for various websites, including his own, DaveLovesTechnology.com. Twitter by following @DaveGuymon

Our guests in this segment share with us what they are doing to put their school culture on the path to revolutionizing learning. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Kami Thordarson is the Innovative Strategies Coach for the Los Altos School District. Kami enjoys great storytelling, thinking like a designer, and learning through creative collaboration. Turning lessons into engaging learning experiences for all students. Karen Wilson is the STEM Coach for the Los Altos School District. Karen is passionate about exploring ways to integrate STEM topics into the classroom. With the implementation of robotics in her district this year she has found the love of tinkering and making things work.

There is quite a bit of buzz about the app Voxer. Today we take a look at what all the talk is about. Follow: @donwettrick @Irv @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Irv Remedios is president of Voxer, leading the company's overall strategy and presence in the communications industry. He has over 10 years of experience with Internet and mobile product launches, and has held executive roles at Mr. Number and Mozes Inc.

Our guest today shares changes being made at his school to encourage educators to say yes to innovation. Follow: @donwettrick @ideaguy42 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Robert Dillon serves the students and community of the Affton School District as Director of Technology and Innovation. Prior to this position, he served as a teacher and administrator in public schools throughout the Saint Louis area. His first book, Leading Engaging School, is set for publication in the fall. @ideaguy42

Our guest plays a largely unknown and often misunderstood role in education. Today we explore what a tech coach can do for you. Follow: @donwettrick @cesteffen @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Christy Steffen Wife and mother of two, technology instructional coach, & former special educator. Blogger http://www.christysteffen.org. Loves swimming, Indycar, and the Colts.

In this segment our guest shares unvarnished first thoughts and second thoughts about social media for educators. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Ginger Lewman, @GingerLewman, works at ESSDACK, a nonprofit educational service center. She is a Keynoter & Consultant; GoogleCertifiedTeacher; SiloKiller; Co-Creator LifePractice PBL and a teacher of Project Based Learning.

In this segment we talk with a couple of middle school teachers, from an impoverished school, on the island of Puerto Rico about how they make PBL work for their students. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Prof. Héctor Osorio and Profa. Carmen N. Escudero, Social Studies and Math for age 11 to 14 years/Level Intermediate/ Ninth- Grade Math and History courses were integrated using PBL strategies. The researchers documented the procedures and findings using Microsoft technology. This information was required to be digitalized and published in binders; then exhibited in large Project Boards and Power Point Presentations were all designed info-graphs were exposed.

Our guest may have changed the game on project-based learning by requiring students to work on projects for an internal market -- other teachers. Learn more... Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Ray Chambers is the head of ICT at Uppingham Community College and has been teaching for 7 years. His passions are technology and use of technology within the classroom. With the UK curriculum changing they had to keep up and decided to make use of Touch Develop. The students are now interviewing staff around school and building apps for the subjects.

Our guest today is accomplishing some pretty amazing things with very young students and computer programming. He's part of a growing cadre of teachers who believe that coding should be core subject. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork Bjørn S. Erga is from Osio, Norway. A Master in literature - subject: Science fiction, teacher and tech-prophet, gamernerd and a lover of unraveling the Matrix - which I call real life. Also co-founded the think tank and collective blog PedSmia.

Our guest today didn't just filp his classroom and create short videos for students to watch at home. Instead he challenged them to create the video lessons. Tune in and find out what happens when a teacher moved his students from being content consumers to content creators. Follow: @BramFaems @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Bram Faems, Slimme technologie en nieuwe media in onderwijs. Merging technology with education. Tweet in eigen naam. Microsoft Expert Educator. Teacher with a passion for innovation and technology. Working as a graphic and user experience designer for a Open Educational Resources website ran by the government. Blogs at www.leesvoer.be.

This is the first in a series of interviews conducted live from Barcelona Spain. Our guest is a school superintendent who get the value of opening his classrooms. He is using technology to bring the world into his schools Follow: @ewilliams65 @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Eric Williams, Superintendent of the York County School Division in Virginia, promotes teaching and learning that engages students. Embraces using technology to improve the quality of and amplify the impact of student work.

Our guest today has found ways tap into his student's passions to find creative ways to engagement them in learning. Learn more... Follow:@teachheath @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech "Teaching and learning is fun!" That's Jeromie Heath's philosophy which he's infused in 10 years of classroom instruction.From self-made games to music videos, he shares all kinds of stimulating tools to unleash engagement, imagination, excitement, motivation, and overall fun in the classroom and allow learning to happen...automatically.

There is both anticipation and trepidation about Google Glass in the classroom. In this segment we attempt to peer into the future see the good, the bad and the ugly of Google Glass. Follow:@coffeechugbooks @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Aaron Maurer, but most people know him as Coffeechug. He is an educator for Bettendorf Middle School in Bettendorf, Iowa. After nine years teaching 6th grade(5 years) and gifted education(4 years) he is now taking on a new job as an instructional coach for the school. Twitter (@coffeechugbooks) and blog is www.coffeeforthebrain.blogspot.com