Posts by Jodie Donner, M.Ed.

December 16, 2020 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Principled Innovation
What was supposed to be an in-person presentation in Anaheim, CA earlier this year evolved into a virtual session during ISTE 20 Live.

December 8, 2020 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Early this semester faculty member asked who might be able to provide document cameras for her, other instructors, and mathematics students. I connected with IgnitED Lab staff members to start planning how our labs could create these for the mathematics program.

October 28, 2020 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Principled Innovation
Applying the Principled Innovation framework was paramount in the creation of IgnitED Labs Online.

October 15, 2020 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
For the second year in a row, I had the privilege of presenting at the annual fall leadership conference for Educators Rising community members. The 2020 Virtual Fall Leadership Experience was a full day of opportunities aimed at high school students planning to pursue careers in education.

May 12, 2020 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
The latest all-college meeting for MLFTC at the end of last month was a chance for virtual connection, review, and celebration. The event brought closure for the unique semester we’ve had and some unexpected recognition for the IgnitED Labs and m

April 6, 2020 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
After closing the doors on our network of IgnitED Labs at Poly, Tempe, and West, members of lab leadership were developing projects to keep our student workers, whom we call Educational Technology Champions or ETCs, employed. They depend upon their hou

February 14, 2020 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Over 100 educators and future educators participated in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Early Childhood Conference on Saturday, February 8.

January 7, 2020 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Learning Futures, Principled Innovation
Educators from MLFTC attended and presented at the 45th Annual Association for Moral Education Conference. The focus on “Morality and Ethics for the Digital World” at the Seattle conference directly aligned with Principled Innovation and provided the p

November 26, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Once again the IgnitED Labs crew took some lab experiences outdoors for fun and learning during the annual Homecoming event. ASU community members had opportunities to discover how emerging technologies are influencing education.

November 4, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Ronny Hoopes, Abigail Owen, and Kaleb Freund, first year MLFTC students, brought their podcast Chaotic Energy to Innovation Day on November 1.

November 4, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
New faces from various university programs have joined the veteran Educational Technology Champions (ETCs) in the network of IgnitED Labs that support MLFTC students, faculty, and staff.

October 25, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Nearly 500 high school students who plan to enter the education profession attended the Arizona Educators Rising Conference on October 22

September 20, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Although achieving mindfulness and wellness through technological applications may sound contrary, people are looking to their devices as resources to help them deal with the stresses and anxieties they face

August 14, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
As this fall semester begins, these details may affect your planning and instruction as you consider technologies to integrate into your teaching.

April 2, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
The ASU community is in the midst of a transition from Blackboard to Canvas. Some instructors have already adapted to the new learning management system while others are still in the process of migrating what may be years of content over to the new platform.

March 14, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
A cross-section of participants that included staff, faculty, and students discussed the possibilities and implications related to artificial intelligence (AI) in education during the latest What’s Brewing? session.

February 27, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Represenatives of the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College IgnitED Labs had the privilege of sharing emerging technology experiences with community members on three Saturdays in February as part of ASU’s Open Door events.

February 21, 2019 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Teachers from eight different countries spent some time as learners in the MLFTC Tempe IgnitED Lab on February 13.

November 19, 2018 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Inspirational and compassionate instructors abound in the college, and I have the privilege of often witnessing their commitment to our students. Since September I have been collaborating with a dedicated group of them as members of a book study.

November 7, 2018 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Rolling spherical robots through a challenging obstacle course provided entertainment for participants of the ASU Homecoming Block Party.

July 10, 2018 | Jodie Donner, M.Ed. | Technology
Excited and eager new teachers in the Teach for America program received a jumpstart in educational technology during their Summer Institute through MLFTC.