WEP 0077: An Interview with Julie Wilcot

Julie Willcott is an EdTech Consultant and Apple Distinguished Educator.  She works as an advocate for innovative learning with an emphasis on STEAM (science-technology-engineering-art-math).  As a high school science teacher, Julie implemented one of the nation's first 1:1 iPad programs and developed multiple open educational resources on iTunes U and iBooks.  Her current consulting work includes serving as a Professional Development Specialist and Subject Matter Expert for zSpace, a provider of immersive virtual reality technology.  In addition, Julie works as a Social Media Manager for EdSurge promoting resources on how and when to use technology in K-20 education.  Julie presents at national and international conferences and serves as an advisory board member for SXSWedu. Follow Julie on Twitter at @willcottjulie and visit her website at:  juliewillcott.com. Julie and Kelly talk about a wide-range of topics including: 1:1 iPad initiatives iTunes U Course STEM moving to STEAM Inquiry Based Learning The need for Director's of Innovation how Director's of Innovation need to be relationship builder and be good with the tech, Mentioned in this podcast:  Creation Crate: An awesome subscription-based service for your home or school that includes a new technology project each month. www.CreationCrate.com Julie recommends the book The Three-Legged Woman and Other Excursions in Teaching and Losing My Faculties: A Teacher's Story. Julie finds great benefit in using the "The Self Journal". Her must-have gadget is a 3-D Printer. She recommends Rich Perry, an outstanding ELA teacher as a possible guest for an upcoming interview on The Wired Educator Podcast. One of her favorite apps is Clips by Apple. Some of the sites and resources we discussed include: edu.zspace.com edsurge.com http://www.sphero.com/education. Looking for a speaker for your school's opening day? Check out www.KellyCroy.com