Digital Learning Today

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, instructional coach Becca Silver discusses resistance coaching, the resistance audit, and strategies to overcome classroom entry barriers. She shares insights on diagnosing resistance through the catalyst mindsets and building trust with teachers. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode … Resistance coaching strategiesThe resistance audit frameworkCatalyst mindsets for diagnosing resistanceBuilding trust with teachersStrategies for classroom entry at year-end Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Resistance in Education02:46 Understanding Resistance and Its Causes04:57 The Catalyst Mindsets Framework07:28 Building Trust and Relationships10:29 The Resistance Audit and Its Application12:32 The Launch of Becca's Book13:56 Conclusion and Future Engagements About our Guest: Becca Silver is a speaker, coach, and Resistance Specialist who helps instructional coaches and school leaders navigate the human side of change. As the founder of The Whole Educator and host of the Coaching the Whole Educator podcast, she works with coaches and leaders to understand what’s really underneath resistance so they can move beyond compliance and build genuine ownership. Her work centers on the Catalyst Mindsets™, a human centered framework for supporting meaningful change in schools. Links of Interest Website:www.thewholeeducator.comTwitter:https://x.com/BeccaSilver_eduYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXwwkdnMVSc3gu9Uu1HOv0-8vxvfrcp-W Let’s Work Together Contact Me Today:https://www.teachercast.net/contact Follow on Social Media LinkedIn:https://www.teachercast.net/linkedinTwitter/X:https://www.teachercast.net/twitterBlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/jeffreybradbury.bsky.socialYouTube:http://teachercast.net/youtube Subscribe to This Podcast Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6S0WcyzQ1rpKWJ8iZPLJ?si=a1227a7c5e0b48e4 Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming Digital Learning Today:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Ask the Tech Coach:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach/id1067586243The Jeff Bradbury Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-bradbury-show/id519685828 Book Jeff for your Next Event Jeff Bradbury (ISTE “20 to Watch” Award Winner and ISTE Certified Educator) is available for keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, and live event broadcasting. With expertise in educational technology and professional development, Jeff brings engaging content and practical strategies to conferences and professional learning events. Visit Jeff’s Website:https://jeffreybradbury.comContact Jeff Directly:https://jeffreybradbury.com/contact/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [gravityform id="2" title="true"]

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Lydia Hall from Adobe introduces Aqua, a free creative app for kids that fosters artistic expression and innovation. We explore how Aqua supports student creativity, privacy, and future skills, along with insights on integrating AI and tech tools in education. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Aqua by Adobe03:45 The Creative Playground for Kids05:47 The Development Journey of Aqua08:46 Empowering Young Entrepreneurs11:54 Integrating AI in Education14:54 Future of Aqua and Educational Technology Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Aqua by Adobe -https://aqua.adobe.comAdobe Creative Cloud -https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html About our Guest: Lydia Hall Lydia Hall is Venture Lead and Co-Founder of Project Aqua at Adobe, where she co-leads the company’s first-ever product for kids and families. Built within Adobe’s incubator program, Project Aqua was inspired by Lydia’s experience as a parent. The app extends Adobe’s creative ecosystem to young creators through art, design, and play in a safe, educational mobile environment. A serial founder and growth strategist, Lydia has held executive roles across four venture-backed startups. She founded her first company, an edtech platform, while attending Penn Law and Wharton; and later served as COO at Chalkup, a content collaboration platform acquired by Microsoft. Lydia participated in Y Combinator Imagine K12, and was recognized by the Forbes 30 Under 30. Outside of work, Lydia is a lifelong sailor and U.S. Sailing Association–certified coach. Competitive racing has shaped her approach to leadership — balancing focus and adaptability amid shifting winds, changing tides, and the occasional sea monster. Links of Interest LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiahallTwitter -https://twitter.com/lydiahall Let’s Work Together Contact Me Today:https://www.teachercast.net/contact Follow on Social Media LinkedIn:https://www.teachercast.net/linkedinTwitter/X:https://www.teachercast.net/twitterBlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/jeffreybradbury.bsky.socialYouTube:http://teachercast.net/youtube Subscribe to This Podcast Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6S0WcyzQ1rpKWJ8iZPLJ?si=a1227a7c5e0b48e4 Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming Digital Learning Today:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Ask the Tech Coach:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach/id1067586243The Jeff Bradbury Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-bradbury-show/id519685828 Book Jeff for your Next Event Jeff Bradbury (ISTE “20 to Watch” Award Winner and ISTE Certified Educator) is available for keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, and live event broadcasting. With expertise in educational technology and professional development, Jeff brings engaging content and practical strategies to conferences and professional learning events. Visit Jeff’s Website:https://jeffreybradbury.comContact Jeff Directly:https://jeffreybradbury.com/contact/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [gravityform id="2" title="true"]

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury sits down with instructional coach and creator Chrissy Beltran (Buzzing with Ms. B) to explore the systems that shape the future of education, including instructional coaching, AI in schools, professional learning, and the latest educational technology trends. Together, Jeff and Chrissy share practical coaching strategies, ways to turn professional learning into real classroom change, and what educators should keep in mind as AI tools become part of everyday teaching and learning. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Instructional Coaching00:27 Simply Coaching Summit Overview00:56 Resources for Instructional Coaches01:14 Introduction to Instructional Coaching04:13 Creating Effective Action Plans06:59 The Journey of Buzzing with Mrs. B10:21 Building Relationships with Teachers13:15 Defining the Role of an Instructional Coach16:16 Effective Communication Strategies19:11 Data Collection and Its Importance Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Simply Coaching Summit -https://simplycoaching.co About our Guest Chrissy Beltran: Chrissy Beltran is an instructional coach and consultant who specializes in empowering instructional coaches to thrive in the role. Chrissy’s work centers on making coaching practical, sustainable, and realistic. Driven by a belief that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too, her mission is to help coaches feel supported, skilled, and ready to lead change in their school. Through her blog at buzzingwithmsb.com, Instructional Coaching Club, and her podcast Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, she provides actionable guidance that bridges the gap between research and real-world coaching. Links of Interest 🐝 Visit Buzzing with Ms. B: the shop🛒 Shop Buzzing with Ms. B on TpT👓 Check out Buzzing with Ms. B: the blog🎙️ Listen to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, the podcast🖥️ Join Instructional Coaching with Ms. B: The Facebook group Let’s Work Together Contact Me Today:https://www.teachercast.net/contact Follow on Social Media LinkedIn:https://www.teachercast.net/linkedinTwitter/X:https://www.teachercast.net/twitterBlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/jeffreybradbury.bsky.socialYouTube:http://teachercast.net/youtube Subscribe to This Podcast Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6S0WcyzQ1rpKWJ8iZPLJ?si=a1227a7c5e0b48e4 Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming Digital Learning Today:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Ask the Tech Coach:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach/id1067586243The Jeff Bradbury Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-bradbury-show/id519685828 Book Jeff for your Next Event Jeff Bradbury (ISTE “20 to Watch” Award Winner and ISTE Certified Educator) is available for keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, and live event broadcasting. With expertise in educational technology and professional development, Jeff brings engaging content and practical strategies to conferences and professional learning events. Visit Jeff’s Website:https://jeffreybradbury.comContact Jeff Directly:https://jeffreybradbury.com/contact/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [gravityform id="2" title="true"]