WEP 0043: iPadpalooza: An Interview with Carl Hooker

In this episode, Kelly interviews the founder of iPadpalooza, Carl Hooker. Carl Hooker has been a part of a strong educational shift with technology integration since becoming an educator. As Director of Innovation & Digital Learning at Eanes ISD, he has helped spearhead the LEAP program, which put one-to-one iPads in the hands of all K-12 students in his 8000-student district. He is also the founder of "iPadpalooza"- a three-day "learning festival" held in Austin annually. He's also the author of the six-book series titled Mobile Learning Mindset, a guide for teachers, administrators, parents and others to support and embrace mobile learning in our schools. Mentioned in this podcast: iPadpalooza website: A festival of learning founded by Carl.  Carl's website: Hooked on Innovation: https://hookedoninnovation.com Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative by Sir Ken Robinson Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World by Sir Ken Robinson Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education by Sir Ken Robinson Incipio ClamCase Pro Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad 2 the best case for an iPad.  Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Dan Pink Apps: Slack and Trello   (Enjoy the podcast & please subscribe & leave your review on iTunes. Thanks!) Kelly Croy is an educator, author and speaker.  You can subscribe and listen to his Wired Educator Podcast here. Invite Kelly to speak at your event here. Subscribe to The Wired Educator blog here. Kelly's book, Along Came a Leader is available for purchase here.