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This page serves as a curated collection of ITI-related podcast content demonstrating our commitment to digital citizenship, computer science education, and the ISTE Standards.
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You are invited to listen in on how L.A. Unified is making an impact with instructional technology. In this monthly podcast you will hear directly from educational leaders who are leveraging technology along with sound instructional practices to transform teaching and learning in equitable ways.
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Episode 6 - #ConnectedLearner 5/02/2022 In Episode 6, the Assistant Principal at Arleta High School models and promotes continuous professional learning for herself, teachers, families and students. |
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Guest Speaker: Dr. Ana Saucedo, Assistant Principal, Arleta High School |
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Episode 5 - #EmpoweredLeader - Vice President of the L.A Unified Board of Education 4/1/2022 In Episode 5, L.A. Unified Board of Education Member for District 4 and Vice President, Nick Melvoin, discusses District options and pathways, where all are welcome. |
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Guest Speaker: Nick Melvoin, L.A. Board of Education Member for District 4 and Vice President @NickMelvoinBD4 |
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Episode 4 - #EmpoweringLeader - Local District Superintendent 3/1/2022 In Episode 4, empowering leader and Local District Superintendent, Frances Baez, emphasizes the themes of transformation, equity and innovation in our campuses. She creates a culture that enriches teaching and learning with a champion mentality and shares her vision for building leadership and mentorship across communities. |
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Guest Speaker: Frances Baez, Superintendent, LD Central @FrancesBaez10 |
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Episode 3 - #EmpoweredByITI - Practitioners in Action 12/1/2021 In Episode 3, edtech influencers and lifelong learners share their implementation strategies to build capacity at their school site, stay connected as learners, and facilitate 21st century instruction. |
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Guest Speaker: Yisel Meza, Teacher @YMeza44Ā and Maria Yniguez, Title I, TSP Coordinator @MariaYniguez |
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Episode 2 - #DigCitLA - How a Showcase School Celebrates Digital Citizenship Week 10/29/2021 In Episode 2, the Instructional Leadership Team at Garvanza Elementary Technology & Leadership Magnet (GETLM) shares their Digital Citizenship journey. Together, the principal, magnet coordinator, and instructional technology facilitator describe their school's #DigCit culture and plans for a successful Digital Citizenship Week showcase!Ā |
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Guest Speaker: Sarah Gilman, Principal @GarvanzaM, Justina Foulke, Magnet Coordinator, and Wen-Wen Cheng, Instructional Technology Facilitator @EdTech_WenWen |
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Episode 1 - Who is ITI? 10/01/2021 In Episode 1, learn about the return to school efforts and examples of how educators are integrating effective learning strategies with our youngest learners in early and secondary education. |
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Guest Speaker: Sophia Mendoza, DirectorĀ @smmendoza123 |
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Ed Influencer Podcast: Learn from Urban District Leaders & Remote Learning Efforts
by ISTE on 5/13/2020 Length: 35:31In the latest ISTE Ed Influencer podcast, Chief Learning Officer Joseph South interviews leaders from large urban districts, which includes ITI Director Sophia Mendoza, about how they're navigating this transition during the COVID-19 global pandemic to support thousands of students and educators.
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Ed Influencer Podcast: How L.A. Unified Successfully Implements Classroom Technology
by ISTE on 1/20/2020 Length: 31:05In June 2019, Sophia Mendoza (2019 ISTE Impact Award Winner) sat down with ISTE’s Chief Learning Officer, Joseph South, for the Ed Influencers Podcast to discuss how the ISTE Standards have influenced teaching and learning across the nation’s second largest school district. Tune in to learn how the ITI team has supported over 400 schools and is working toward redefining professional learning for leaders.