Digital Learning Bits and Bytes Podcast- San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:52:17 -0700 https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/technology-services/digital-learning-services-edtech en-us © 2026 Digital Learning Bits and Bytes Podcast- San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools yes 831479b2-26d6-5c15-8e6f-7f6e2e1edbfc Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats episodic false Welcome to Digital Learning and Computer Science Bits and Bytes Podcast, inspired by our dedication for equitable and inclusive educational technology and computer science. We're extremely excited to have you listen to our podcast and look forward to updating you with the latest and greatest from our team and from our wonderful community of educational technology and computer science practitioners and experts. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) classroom technology, technology for teachers, esports, micro bits, chat gpt Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dt15i8pdf15kgrwkvz1y819kr2ks?.jpg Digital Learning Bits and Bytes Podcast- San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/technology-services/digital-learning-services-edtech Finding Your EduZen: AI, Equity, and Design Thinking with Dee Lanier Finding Your EduZen: AI, Equity, and Design Thinking with Dee Lanier In this episode, the Digital Learning Services team sits down with the inspirational Dee Lanier, keynote speaker, creator of Solve In Time, and author of Demarginalizing Design.

Fresh off our county-wide "EduZen" workshop, we reflect on how educators can leverage AI tools to find balance and reduce stress, rather than adding to the digital noise. Dee breaks down how his gamified Solve In Time design thinking strategy empowers classrooms, and we dive deep into a critical conversation about elevating equity and centering marginalized voices in real-world problem-solving. Grab a byte of inspiration on how to bring high-tech and high-equity to your students!

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]]> In this episode, the Digital Learning Services team sits down with the inspirational Dee Lanier, keynote speaker, creator of Solve In Time, and author of Demarginalizing Design.

Fresh off our county-wide "EduZen" workshop, we reflect on how educators can leverage AI tools to find balance and reduce stress, rather than adding to the digital noise. Dee breaks down how his gamified Solve In Time design thinking strategy empowers classrooms, and we dive deep into a critical conversation about elevating equity and centering marginalized voices in real-world problem-solving. Grab a byte of inspiration on how to bring high-tech and high-equity to your students!

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats Buzzsprout-19432737 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0700 2871 full false Preparing for the Future: Navigating the AI Shift in Education with Rachael Mann Preparing for the Future: Navigating the AI Shift in Education with Rachael Mann In this episode of Bits and Bites, we sit down with Rachael Mann, a powerhouse in the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the visionary founder of EdFuture. As the author of the essential guide Pack Your Bags for an AI-Driven Future, Rachael joins us to unpack how educators and leaders can stay grounded while navigating the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.

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]]> In this episode of Bits and Bites, we sit down with Rachael Mann, a powerhouse in the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the visionary founder of EdFuture. As the author of the essential guide Pack Your Bags for an AI-Driven Future, Rachael joins us to unpack how educators and leaders can stay grounded while navigating the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats Buzzsprout-18758015 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0800 1933 full false Reaching ALL Students with Mathematics: Modernizing Math with Blended Learning Reaching ALL Students with Mathematics: Modernizing Math with Blended Learning In this episode, host Jessica Boucher sits down with Melanie Janzen, Curriculum Coordinator with the SBCSS Math Department. Together, they explore how educators can transform math instruction to ensure ALL students have access to meaningful and rigorous mathematical experiences. 

Grounded in the 2023 Mathematics Framework, the conversation unpacks the Skill/Will Matrix, asset-based pedagogy, and funds of knowledge. They also discuss how these approaches honor student strengths while addressing persistent achievement gaps. Listeners will hear practical strategies for using blended learning structures—online tasks, offline learning, and teacher-led small groups—to differentiate instruction, support readiness, and modernize math classrooms. 

This episode offers actionable insight for teachers, coaches, and leaders committed to building equitable, engaging, and inclusive mathematics learning environments for ALL students.

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]]> In this episode, host Jessica Boucher sits down with Melanie Janzen, Curriculum Coordinator with the SBCSS Math Department. Together, they explore how educators can transform math instruction to ensure ALL students have access to meaningful and rigorous mathematical experiences. 

Grounded in the 2023 Mathematics Framework, the conversation unpacks the Skill/Will Matrix, asset-based pedagogy, and funds of knowledge. They also discuss how these approaches honor student strengths while addressing persistent achievement gaps. Listeners will hear practical strategies for using blended learning structures—online tasks, offline learning, and teacher-led small groups—to differentiate instruction, support readiness, and modernize math classrooms. 

This episode offers actionable insight for teachers, coaches, and leaders committed to building equitable, engaging, and inclusive mathematics learning environments for ALL students.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats Buzzsprout-18325265 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0800 2635 full false AI, Equity, and Innovation: SBCSS Digital Learning Team's Vision for 2025-26 AI, Equity, and Innovation: SBCSS Digital Learning Team's Vision for 2025-26 In the first episode for 2025-26, the SBCSS Digital Learning team: Sonal Patel, Omar Shepherd, Jessica Boucher, and Tonya Coates, share their excitement and strategic vision for advancing equitable educational technology across San Bernardino County. The conversation highlights key initiatives including AI literacy, blended learning, eSports expansion, and design thinking in computer science education. With a strong focus on empathy, collaboration, and innovation, the team discusses both the opportunities and challenges ahead, emphasizing their commitment to supporting educators and students through transformative digital learning experiences.

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]]> In the first episode for 2025-26, the SBCSS Digital Learning team: Sonal Patel, Omar Shepherd, Jessica Boucher, and Tonya Coates, share their excitement and strategic vision for advancing equitable educational technology across San Bernardino County. The conversation highlights key initiatives including AI literacy, blended learning, eSports expansion, and design thinking in computer science education. With a strong focus on empathy, collaboration, and innovation, the team discusses both the opportunities and challenges ahead, emphasizing their commitment to supporting educators and students through transformative digital learning experiences.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats Buzzsprout-17983847 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0700 1414 full false AI Literacy: Ethics and AI: Joshua Maples AI Literacy: Ethics and AI: Joshua Maples AI Literacy: Ethics and AI: This session will be with Joshua Maples, a High School ELA educator who challenges us to think about important topics related to AI ethics. Sonal Patel, Tonya Coats, and Joshua Maples discuss the implications of AI-generated text for plagiarism detection in education. Joshua shares his experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT and Class Companion, highlighting both the benefits, such as immediate feedback and time-saving, and the challenges, such as ethical concerns and the need for responsible use. Joshua emphasizes the importance of professional development for teachers to integrate AI effectively, suggesting a gradual approach to introduce less intimidating tools. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in differentiating instruction and the need for clear policies to address AI-related issues in education.

Joshua Maples: joshua_maples@snowlineschools.com

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]]> AI Literacy: Ethics and AI: This session will be with Joshua Maples, a High School ELA educator who challenges us to think about important topics related to AI ethics. Sonal Patel, Tonya Coats, and Joshua Maples discuss the implications of AI-generated text for plagiarism detection in education. Joshua shares his experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT and Class Companion, highlighting both the benefits, such as immediate feedback and time-saving, and the challenges, such as ethical concerns and the need for responsible use. Joshua emphasizes the importance of professional development for teachers to integrate AI effectively, suggesting a gradual approach to introduce less intimidating tools. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in differentiating instruction and the need for clear policies to address AI-related issues in education.

Joshua Maples: joshua_maples@snowlineschools.com

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats Buzzsprout-16611696 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0700 1792 full false Blended Learning and AI for Innovative Math Teaching and Learning Blended Learning and AI for Innovative Math Teaching and Learning Brenda Dougan, a secondary mathematics coach at Fontana Unified School District, shared her journey from wanting to be a pediatrician to becoming a math teacher. She emphasized the importance of blended learning in math, using tools like Quizizz, EdPuzzle, and Nearpod to engage students. Dougan highlighted the challenges of planning and grouping students heterogeneously but stressed the benefits of active student participation and differentiated instruction. She advocated for using AI tools to streamline lesson planning and enhance student engagement. Dougan's approach aligns with the new math framework's standards for mathematical practice, focusing on collaborative problem-solving and perseverance.

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]]> Brenda Dougan, a secondary mathematics coach at Fontana Unified School District, shared her journey from wanting to be a pediatrician to becoming a math teacher. She emphasized the importance of blended learning in math, using tools like Quizizz, EdPuzzle, and Nearpod to engage students. Dougan highlighted the challenges of planning and grouping students heterogeneously but stressed the benefits of active student participation and differentiated instruction. She advocated for using AI tools to streamline lesson planning and enhance student engagement. Dougan's approach aligns with the new math framework's standards for mathematical practice, focusing on collaborative problem-solving and perseverance.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats Buzzsprout-16134851 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0800 2404 full false Dr. Christina Pierce Dr. Christina Pierce Zoom meeting with Dr. Christina Pierce. The discussion focused on the Alta Loma School District's computer science (CS) education initiatives, driven by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant. Dr. Christina Pierce highlighted the integration of CS into the curriculum, starting with sixth graders moving to junior highs and expanding to seventh and eighth grades. The district also offers CS enrichment at the elementary level. Key strategies include professional development workshops, collaboration with feeder schools, and involving diverse educational partners like counselors. The conversation also emphasized the importance of equitable CS education, addressing barriers, and fostering a community of practice to enhance teaching and learning.

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]]> Zoom meeting with Dr. Christina Pierce. The discussion focused on the Alta Loma School District's computer science (CS) education initiatives, driven by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant. Dr. Christina Pierce highlighted the integration of CS into the curriculum, starting with sixth graders moving to junior highs and expanding to seventh and eighth grades. The district also offers CS enrichment at the elementary level. Key strategies include professional development workshops, collaboration with feeder schools, and involving diverse educational partners like counselors. The conversation also emphasized the importance of equitable CS education, addressing barriers, and fostering a community of practice to enhance teaching and learning.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-15857799 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1378 full false Leverage AI to Bring Your Learner Profile to Life Leverage AI to Bring Your Learner Profile to Life Omar, Dana, Devin and Yusuf discussed the potential of AI to enhance personalized learning experiences for students, with a focus on empowering educators and schools to learn about AI through hands-on projects. They highlighted ethical considerations and professional learning required for responsible AI use in education, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI capabilities, data privacy, and human-centered design. Speakers emphasized the need for creativity and ingenuity in leveraging AI resources to achieve a more democratic education system.

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]]> Omar, Dana, Devin and Yusuf discussed the potential of AI to enhance personalized learning experiences for students, with a focus on empowering educators and schools to learn about AI through hands-on projects. They highlighted ethical considerations and professional learning required for responsible AI use in education, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI capabilities, data privacy, and human-centered design. Speakers emphasized the need for creativity and ingenuity in leveraging AI resources to achieve a more democratic education system.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-15582952 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1608 full false Heidi Baynes, Seasons of CS Heidi Baynes, Seasons of CS We'd like to welcome our special guest, Dr. Heidi Baynes from Riverside County Office of Education. Dr. Baynes specializes in the integration of technology into classroom instruction, and is a strong advocate for computer science, education and the CS for All movement. Her experience in K 12 public education includes online blended and traditional classroom models, where she has taught multiple subjects and grade levels. Additionally, she is highly invested in the importance of the maker movement and looks for ways to merge the maker mentality with lessons designed to enhance the student learning experience. 

@baynesheidi
https://www.seasonsofcs.org/

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]]> We'd like to welcome our special guest, Dr. Heidi Baynes from Riverside County Office of Education. Dr. Baynes specializes in the integration of technology into classroom instruction, and is a strong advocate for computer science, education and the CS for All movement. Her experience in K 12 public education includes online blended and traditional classroom models, where she has taught multiple subjects and grade levels. Additionally, she is highly invested in the importance of the maker movement and looks for ways to merge the maker mentality with lessons designed to enhance the student learning experience. 

@baynesheidi
https://www.seasonsofcs.org/

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-13936630 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0800 1270 2 3 full false Digital Citizenship and Online Safety with Michael Arrington. Digital Citizenship and Online Safety with Michael Arrington. Michael Arrington is a behavior strategist and consultant with 20 years of experience as a motivational and keynote speaker. He is also the founder of MEA training and Program Development LLC, which supports adolescents aging out of foster care. In addition to his work, he frequently serves as an educational consultant on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Registration for DigCit Week Webinars: https://bit.ly/SBCSSDigCit2
Michael's Website: https://www.michaelarrington.education/

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]]> Michael Arrington is a behavior strategist and consultant with 20 years of experience as a motivational and keynote speaker. He is also the founder of MEA training and Program Development LLC, which supports adolescents aging out of foster care. In addition to his work, he frequently serves as an educational consultant on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Registration for DigCit Week Webinars: https://bit.ly/SBCSSDigCit2
Michael's Website: https://www.michaelarrington.education/

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-13774596 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0700 1972 2 1 full false More than Video Games: College & Career Connections to Esports More than Video Games: College & Career Connections to Esports We have a very special Esports episode today. SBCSS and our department Digital Learning Services have been passionate about growing and expanding Esports programs within San Bernardino County. Esports is a great way to help students connect to school through something they enjoy doing, and are passionate about, not to mention the opportunities eSports now provides with CTE scholarships, and job opportunities. With all that excitement around eSports we're very happy to introduce our guests for today's podcast, Chris Shima, Scholastic Esports specialist with Generation Esports and Jacob Beach, the director of Esports at University of Redlands.

Contact for Shima:
https://www.generationesports.com/
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https://www.middleschoolesports.com/

Contact Jacob on Discord
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]]> We have a very special Esports episode today. SBCSS and our department Digital Learning Services have been passionate about growing and expanding Esports programs within San Bernardino County. Esports is a great way to help students connect to school through something they enjoy doing, and are passionate about, not to mention the opportunities eSports now provides with CTE scholarships, and job opportunities. With all that excitement around eSports we're very happy to introduce our guests for today's podcast, Chris Shima, Scholastic Esports specialist with Generation Esports and Jacob Beach, the director of Esports at University of Redlands.

Contact for Shima:
https://www.generationesports.com/
https://www.highschoolesportsleague.com/
https://www.middleschoolesports.com/

Contact Jacob on Discord
Blitzkrieg30#3764


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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-12791277 Fri, 05 May 2023 11:00:00 -0700 3273 1 11 full false The Power of Chat GPT for Education The Power of Chat GPT for Education We'd like to begin by introducing our very special guest, Dr. Roy Rogers principal at South Ridge Middle School and Lauren Freeman, who is an extraordinary educator for history, social science, and she's a yearbook and IB coordinator. We're just so pleased to have them both here today.  They're here to share information about how to use Chat GPT, which is a language model developed by open AI that uses deep learning to generate human like responses to natural language inputs. 

You can find Dr. Rogers on Twitter @edurlrogers and Lauren @freeLaurentech

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]]> We'd like to begin by introducing our very special guest, Dr. Roy Rogers principal at South Ridge Middle School and Lauren Freeman, who is an extraordinary educator for history, social science, and she's a yearbook and IB coordinator. We're just so pleased to have them both here today.  They're here to share information about how to use Chat GPT, which is a language model developed by open AI that uses deep learning to generate human like responses to natural language inputs. 

You can find Dr. Rogers on Twitter @edurlrogers and Lauren @freeLaurentech

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-12696123 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0700 2289 1 10 full false Changing the World Bit by Bit with Micro:bits Changing the World Bit by Bit with Micro:bits We are very excited to introduce our awesome guests for this episode. Katie Henry, head of partnerships for North America from Microbit Educational Foundation, Alinda Beiter from Melva Davis Middle School in Adelanto School District and Dominique Conerly from Kelley Elementary School in Rialto. They came today to our changing the world bit by bit with microbit workshop to help engage other teachers just like themselves in microbit endeavors.

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]]> We are very excited to introduce our awesome guests for this episode. Katie Henry, head of partnerships for North America from Microbit Educational Foundation, Alinda Beiter from Melva Davis Middle School in Adelanto School District and Dominique Conerly from Kelley Elementary School in Rialto. They came today to our changing the world bit by bit with microbit workshop to help engage other teachers just like themselves in microbit endeavors.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-12170724 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0800 1228 1 9 full false Equity in Action CA with Sue Thotz and Leticia Citizen Equity in Action CA with Sue Thotz and Leticia Citizen Sue Thotz and Leticia Citizen from Equity in Action CA,  a group of educators who are working to diversify conference spaces in Southern California.

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]]> Sue Thotz and Leticia Citizen from Equity in Action CA,  a group of educators who are working to diversify conference spaces in Southern California.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-11782784 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0800 2131 1 7 full false CSEd Week Special with Lauren Tyler and Jamal Boyce CSEd Week Special with Lauren Tyler and Jamal Boyce We'd like to introduce our special guests Lauren Tyler, who is the Curriculum Program Specialist in Ed Tech, and Jamal Boyce, who is the Chief Technology Officer for Colton Joint Unified School District. They're here to share with us their current CS initiatives and their plans for CSEd Week, which begins on December 5

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]]> We'd like to introduce our special guests Lauren Tyler, who is the Curriculum Program Specialist in Ed Tech, and Jamal Boyce, who is the Chief Technology Officer for Colton Joint Unified School District. They're here to share with us their current CS initiatives and their plans for CSEd Week, which begins on December 5

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-11804521 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0800 1533 1 8 full false Krista Ott - Using Technology to Enhance the Implementation of UDL Krista Ott - Using Technology to Enhance the Implementation of UDL Krist Ott,  is a curriculum coordinator with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools in the ESS Department which is our Educational Support Services Department. Krista is here to share information with us about her expertise in Universal Design for Learning, and how she uses technology to enhance the work she's doing to support educators within the county with implementation of the UDL framework in the classroom. 

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]]> Krist Ott,  is a curriculum coordinator with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools in the ESS Department which is our Educational Support Services Department. Krista is here to share information with us about her expertise in Universal Design for Learning, and how she uses technology to enhance the work she's doing to support educators within the county with implementation of the UDL framework in the classroom. 

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-11416704 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0800 1934 1 5 full false Dr. Emily Thomforde and Omar Shepherd, CSforAll Script workshop Dr. Emily Thomforde and Omar Shepherd, CSforAll Script workshop We 'd like to begin by introducing our special guests. Dr. Emily Thomforde, computer science coordinator for the California Department of Education, and Omar Shepherd curriculum specialists, stem and career education for the Orange County Office of Education. They will be speaking with us today about our CSforAll script workshop.

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]]> We 'd like to begin by introducing our special guests. Dr. Emily Thomforde, computer science coordinator for the California Department of Education, and Omar Shepherd curriculum specialists, stem and career education for the Orange County Office of Education. They will be speaking with us today about our CSforAll script workshop.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-11451983 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1031 1 6 full false Shehzad Bhojani - Getting Ready for Cybersecurity Week: Cyber Watchdog for High School Students. Shehzad Bhojani - Getting Ready for Cybersecurity Week: Cyber Watchdog for High School Students. We'd like to begin by introducing our special guests Shehzad Bhojani. He is the program manager for Alliance for Education. And he's here today to share  information about the new cyber watchdog game. 

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]]> We'd like to begin by introducing our special guests Shehzad Bhojani. He is the program manager for Alliance for Education. And he's here today to share  information about the new cyber watchdog game. 

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-11244167 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1042 1 4 full false Darren Alcala: Collectively Working Together to Broaden Participation in Computer Science Darren Alcala: Collectively Working Together to Broaden Participation in Computer Science Darren is heading into his eighth year in his role, and his focus is on the integration of technology into teaching and learning. He provides professional development for teachers, instructional aides and administration and is an advocate for computer science throughout his K-8 school district. He has presented multiple times at the National CUE conference and fall CUE conference, collaborated multiple times with us here at SBCSS on a number of projects, and also currently serves as a board president for the Inland Area CUE affiliate. He is here to share information with us about his expertise in computer science, and how he has been able to support the growth and development of teachers and students in the Cucamonga School District.

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]]> Darren is heading into his eighth year in his role, and his focus is on the integration of technology into teaching and learning. He provides professional development for teachers, instructional aides and administration and is an advocate for computer science throughout his K-8 school district. He has presented multiple times at the National CUE conference and fall CUE conference, collaborated multiple times with us here at SBCSS on a number of projects, and also currently serves as a board president for the Inland Area CUE affiliate. He is here to share information with us about his expertise in computer science, and how he has been able to support the growth and development of teachers and students in the Cucamonga School District.

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-11082259 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700 2612 1 3 full false Nyree Clark: Culturally Responsive Online and Blended Learning Pedagogy Nyree Clark: Culturally Responsive Online and Blended Learning Pedagogy Today we would like to welcome Nyree Clark to the bits and bytes podcast. Nyree Clark is an ed tech curriculum program specialist for Colton Joint Unified School District. She's also a founding co- member of hashtag equity in action CA, and was appointed to the instructional coaches advisory board for future ready schools organization. She is passionate about culturally responsive teaching edtech and Twitter. 

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]]> Today we would like to welcome Nyree Clark to the bits and bytes podcast. Nyree Clark is an ed tech curriculum program specialist for Colton Joint Unified School District. She's also a founding co- member of hashtag equity in action CA, and was appointed to the instructional coaches advisory board for future ready schools organization. She is passionate about culturally responsive teaching edtech and Twitter. 

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]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-10951153 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0700 2522 1 3 full false Robert Ruff and Shandrica Williams: CS experiences at SBCUSD Robert Ruff and Shandrica Williams: CS experiences at SBCUSD Welcome Robert Ruff, elementary educator, and Shandrica Williams, program specialists, both from San Bernardino City Unified School District, they will be speaking to us today about their experience with micro bit, which is a physical computing device that can be used in all academic areas, in alignment with our state's newly adopted computer science standards.

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]]> Welcome Robert Ruff, elementary educator, and Shandrica Williams, program specialists, both from San Bernardino City Unified School District, they will be speaking to us today about their experience with micro bit, which is a physical computing device that can be used in all academic areas, in alignment with our state's newly adopted computer science standards.

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Music by ItsWatR from Pixabay - Wataboi Flavour

]]> Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher and Sharisa Chan Buzzsprout-10800680 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1994 1 2 full false Introduction Introduction Meet the hosts of the Bits and Bytes Podcast and learn what the podcast is all about.

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Music by ItsWatR from Pixabay - Wataboi Flavour

]]> Meet the hosts of the Bits and Bytes Podcast and learn what the podcast is all about.

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Music by ItsWatR from Pixabay - Wataboi Flavour

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