179. Transforming Learning with Technology: Featuring Debbie Tannenbaum

How are you using technology tools to empower students and give them ownership of their learning? This week’s guest, Debbie Tannenbaum, shares how educators can use technology tools to not only grow student achievement, but to TRANSFORM their own professional practices. In this episode, we also discuss: Creating Engaging Professional Development Fighting Fear of Technology And her new book, “TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky”! About Debbie Tannenbaum: Debbie Tannenbaum works as an Elementary School Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, VA. An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie is an author, speaker, blogger, coach and technology consultant. In all of her roles, Debbie supports both staff and students to integrate technology tools into instruction through both co teaching sessions and weekly technology classes. Debbie’s passions include working collaboratively with other educators to use technology tools that amplify student learning and empowering student voice. In May 2021, her book, TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky was published by Road to Awesome LLC. Debbie is also a proud Teach Better ambassador, blogger, edupreneur and member of the Administrator Mastermind. Being a connected educator, she emphasizes the collaborative nature of education and how important it is to be part of  professional learning networks. Follow Debbie Tannenbaum : Website: https://www.tannenbaumtech.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TannenbaumTech  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TannenbaumTech  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.l.tannenbaum and https://www.facebook.com/groups/tannenbaumtech  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannenbaumtech/  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/177753495X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=177753495X&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=8b651da20fdb913abe679d43d5a6c977 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Joshua Stamper  for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper   Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2   Aspire to Lead made it to the Best New Education Books I'm happy to announce that my book, "Aspire to Lead", made it to BookAuthority's Best New Education Books. [caption id="attachment_3718" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper, Book Authority Award, Best new book[/caption] BookAuthority collects and ranks the best books in the world, and it is a great honor to get this kind of recognition. Thank you for all your support! The book is available for purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.