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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset


Nov 18, 2021

Dr. Will Deyamport joins the show to talk about effectively building your curriculum in your learning management system (LMS) and a collection of compelling reasons that Schoology might be the LMS for you. Also, Jake answers a listener’s question about design thinking games.

#EduDuctTape S04-E68

Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-68

  • Soapbox Moment: Functional Before Fancy
  • Today’s Guest: Dr. Will Deyamport - As seen on Forbes.com and Schoology, Dr. Will, as he is better known, is a District Instructional Technologist specializing in assisting educators in going digital. In this role, he delivers in-person and virtual training and coaching, designs and delivers online professional development courses, and live webinars for teachers in grades K-12. He is also the host of The Dr. Will Show Podcast: the Mobile University for Edupreneurs!
  • 2 Truths & 1 Lie
  • Educational Duct Tape Question: “​​How can I build my curriculum in my LMS?”
    • What does your district already have?
    • Chunk material
    • Bring in creativity, not just digital worksheets and videos
    • Our students live “on-demand”
    • Deeper learning doesn’t come from “sit and get”
    • Organization is important - “your LMS is a digital classroom, not a closet.”
    • Gradual release - I do, we do, you do
    • Schoology
    • Kami
      • Teacher can share the document, guided practice
      • Give students opportunities to extend their learning beyond sit and get
    • Jamboard
    • Flipgrid
  • Celebration of the Adjacent Possible
  • Audio Endorsements for Jake’s Book:
  • Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers!