Techlandia Educational Radio

Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson are the Grumpy Old Teachers. Join us as we give you a couple of websites, a couple of good things, and a couple of rants from the world of teaching. Some educational podcast talk about education, the Grumpy Old Teachers are actually out there teaching.

Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson give you a couple of websites to try with students. Share some winning moments from the Hour of Code. Rant about silly blog posts and share some reflections on 2020.

The first episode left people unsatisfied. The word was out that there needed to be a co-host. Scott Bedley answered the call. In this episode, we give you an app, a website for math, Hour of Code ideas, and a tribute to Betsy DeVos.

Is this new? Is it old? Do we need this? Who knows? It's iPadsammy back to share an app, a good thing, a rant, and thoughts on pop culture. Give it a like if you want more or we will use the cricket sound effects and send this podcast into retirement. For now, it's BACK!

Our special guest is Tara Linney talking about her new book, Achieving Gender Equity in Coding. Jon Samuelson talks with Tara about how we can start to make a difference and strategies to teach computer science.

Jon Samuelson and Scott Bedley are back! Talking about Twitter battles and Global School Play Day in February.

For the third consecutive year, Jon and Scott bring in the New Year talking about education. Sound effects are making a comeback in 2018 and there is also a Spotify playlist of new songs and old to keep you hip on pop culture.

Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson talk a little Hour of Code and Global School Play Day. Check out the new Grumpy Dozen playlist on Spotify!

Brian Briggs, Jon Samuelson, and special guest, Susan Stewart talk about all things Hour of Code. It's easy to try, so be like Nike and just do it! We will give you the resources with links of places to start on the Twitters. Check out @bribriggs, @jonsamuelson, and @techcoachsusan for the list.

Brian Briggs and Jon Samuelson discuss Ozobots and how they are using them with students. There is also a good story on how Ozobots were low frustration for a special education classroom. There is always some cool finds on Crowdsource Corner...so give us a try!

Jon Samuelson and Brian Briggs talk about what they are looking forward to in STEAM this upcoming school year, and give you some ideas for your classroom. We buy the toys and give you our opinion so you can make informed decisions. The Steam Team is back!

Scott and Jon are back and grumping about common sense, Scott's TEDx Talk, and digitizing your teaching...but not in a good way.

Scott and Jon talk about the new school year. Full of more grump and snark than ever. Give it a listen!

Scott and Jon are talking about administrators in this episode. Are they really being honest about educational technology? Survey says...listen and find out.

Join Brian Briggs and Jon Samuelson for a discussion on the littleBits Code Kit. This episode focuses on giving tips and tricks for using the kit with students. This kit was released on June 1, and is the newest education edition of littleBits.

Join Brian Briggs and Jon Samuelson as they launch a new podcast. Listen as they share their topics for upcoming shows dealing with all things science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Scott and Jon talk about CUE 17 and the problem with big "boat show" conferences. Take a listen on the way to National CUE this year in Palm Springs.

Our debut episode! An interview of Natalie Rusk from the MIT Media Lab. She has been one of the lead programmers of Scratch coding since it was created almost 10 years ago. Listen and learn on how to use Scratch in your classroom.

Scott and Jon are back and reflecting on Global School Play Day, Betsy DeVos, and why February is the worst month of the year.

Scott and Jon are back for a late January/early February rant about everything education. Topics include: Betsy DeVos and the olden days of technology.

Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson podcast from 2016 into 2017 as the clock strikes midnight for the new year. Discussions include taking a full Winter Break away from teaching and engaging students vs. educating students.

Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson are back. Talking Hour of Code and how to keep momentum for coding and computer science going throughout the year. Check out grumpyoldteachers.com for all the latest updates.

Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson are back. Talking about what they are thankful for in education...then going on about topics such as Hatchimals and Star Wars.

We reached 100! A talk with the great Sam Patterson @sampatue about his experience teaching coding with elementary/middle school students. Sam, author of the book: Beyond The Hour Of Code, has a number of great ideas for you as Hour of Code week approaches. Join Amy Fadeji, David Theriault, and Jon Samuelson as we talk programming.

Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson are back! Unfiltered talk about education and the things that bother them in education. Also, a sneak preview for a new podcast! Techlandia will be changing it up for 2017.

Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson and Scott Bedley @scotteach are back! Taking on Twitter lists and talking a little Pokemon Go. Along the way there are sound effects and some snarky comments. The last Blab that Scott and Jon ever did...because they pulled the plug on Blab later that week.

Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson and Scott Bedley @scottbedley are back! Listen to a recent review: "A podcast that walks the line between funny and serious; Techlandia gives you the feeling that you are listening in on a staff meeting at a school where they discuss technology and the state of education." - Thanks, Matt Phillip

Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson and Scott Bedley @scottbedley are back! Listen to a recent review: "A podcast that walks the line between funny and serious; Techlandia gives you the feeling that you are listening in on a staff meeting at a school where they discuss technology and the state of education." - Thanks, Matt Phillip

They are old and snarky! Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson and Scott Bedley @scottbedley pull no punches. This week they take on new teacher PD and how you know when you have "reached" a class. They also have some great picks on different ideas to try in your classroom. The grumpy teachers don't take themselves to seriously.

George Couros @gcouros talks about his new book, "The Innovator's Mindset" with Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson, David Theriault @davidtedu, and Reuben Hoffman @reubenhoffman. George has written the playbook for administrators and educators on how to empower learners and build a culture of creativity at your school. It is a must read book for educators.

Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson are back. Topics include crossing the line with self promotion and chat with Toby Brown @tbbrwn about his research on Edcamp. Listen and laugh with the two clown jesters of educational and educational technology.

Hello, and welcome to Techlandia. This is our third anniversary show featuring Curt Rees and Alison Anderson. We reflect on some of our favorite guests, talk about some new apps, and bring on a couple of guests. So if you missed the first three years, now is the time to start listening. Learn and laugh a little bit about the crazy world we like to call education.

'Tis the season to be grumpy...with Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson and Scott Bedley @scotteach. We talk flexible seating, Dave Burgess, carts and cases for your iPad, and try to build and define the #edusquad. Join us for some talk about education with an edge.

A special edition talking with two students from Mrs. Tanksley's class reflecting on Hour Of Code and why you should try it out with your students. This podcast was created in 15 minutes as part of a Garage Band lesson. Take some time and listen to REAL LIVE students.

More of the same from Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson and Scott Bedley @scotteach. Topics in this episode include Taylor Swift lyrics, Facebook phonies, and creating the #edusquad. Join us for Grumpy Old Teachers it is really upbeat, yet savage and snarky at the same time.

Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson and Scott Bedley @scotteach start off complaining about iOS9 and the crazy system of Apple iPad management, talk about their first jobs teaching, and are joined by Melissa Lim @actionhero. Melissa talks about some of her projects working for the Portland Public School District.

Grumpy old guys talk about teaching, Costco, pop culture, and what is wrong with education. Jon Samuelson and Scott Bedley have been in the teaching game since 1993. They have seen educational trends come and go. Join them for a chat about what is happening in education the way they see it, and hopefully laugh a little as the grumpy guys don't take themselves too seriously.

Grumpy Old Teachers started with Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson deciding to create a show that let them vent publicly. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode took two days to create due to Scott Bedley's inability to properly charge a Chromebook.

Grumpy Old Teachers started with Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson deciding to create a show that let them vent publicly. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode is a test of converting to a new format: blab.im and brings in listener, John Portier @mr_portier, a third grade teacher in Texas.

Grumpy Old Teachers started with Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson deciding they wanted to vent publicly. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode is a test of converting to a new format: blab.im and a talk about new teachers and the beginning of the school year.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode is a test of converting to a new format: blab.im and a chat with David Beaty @davidwbeaty, a technology director in Denmark, who was watching the show.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode has a chat about #sliceofiste and the upcoming end of the school year.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode has a chat the John Oliver piece on standardized testing. The old guys break down all the points from the Last Week Tonight episode. Also included is an interesting conversation on the handsome men of edtech.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode has a chat about why young teachers can't take constructive criticism and the interview process at different schools.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode has a chat about why young teachers can't take constructive criticism and talks about the Periscope and Meerkat live streaming apps.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode is a continuation of Podcast 10 with a discussion about how Apple should be ashamed of their lack of plan for education, plus other topics sometimes related to education, sometimes not.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode has a chat about the recently completed SXSWedu Festival, Voxer, plus other topics sometimes related to education, sometimes not.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode has a chat about the recently completed IntegratED and AcceleratEd conferences in Portland, plus other topics sometimes related to education, sometimes not.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode has a special guest, Jeremy Macdonald @mrmacnology. They talk about the hiring process for teachers, along with a cornucopia of other topics, sometimes related to education, sometimes not. This is Part 2 of our talk with Jeremy, Part 1 is Episode 7.

A new podcast from the Techlandia Radio family featuring Scott Bedley @scotteach and Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between the two of them, they are grumpy old teachers. This episode has a special guest, Jeremy Macdonald @mrmacnology. They talk about the hiring process for teachers, along with a cornucopia of other topics, sometimes related to education, sometimes not.