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This podcast was originally published May 28, 2013, eight days after the devastating Moore Oklahoma tornado. As we enjoy watching the green buds appear, the flowers beginning to bloom, or the children out playing outdoors we should also be aware that severe weather might happen at any time. Thunderstorms, tornadoes, and lightning are some of Nature’s most violent storms; therefore having a safe room is important.(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screen-Shot-2014-03-20-at-10.06.22-AM-300x256.png) However, is your safe room safe?   The safest place for school children during severe weather is a designed/engineered storm shelter that meets Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines.  Corey Schultz is among the top designers in the country and has lead PBArchitects in designing 50 shelters, protecting the lives of thousands of students and residents of Kansas. Corey is a member on the review committee in the establishment of FEMA 361 guidelines and associated benefit cost analysis software. He has recently served as a voting member on the International Code Council (ICC) Consensus Committee on Storm Shelters, which regulates “the design, construction and installation of safe, reliable and economical storm shelters.”  His advocacy of education to other professionals and consultants ensures many more shelters will be designed for the preservation of individuals and communities across the country. Allan Milbrandt another PBA Architect, specializing in Educational Planning & Design, also discusses what can be created in new construction as well has transforming you existing structure into a safe room. If you have a need to make the typical classroom into a safe room check out FEMA 361, which has an assessment checklist for comparing one space to another and compare one building to another.   There are also grants that you can apply for to help with funding of your safe room For assistance in grant management and acquisition contact Clelia McCrory at Essdack, 1500 E. 11th Ave. Suite 200, Hutchinson, KS 67501        620-663-9566       Be sure to subscribe to receive an email of future podcasts.

(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screen-Shot-2014-03-11-at-10.19.40-AM.png)Whether technology is brought into the classroom or not, the student will be a digital citizen for the rest of their life.   Part of and educator's job is to guide students towards responsible citizenship in the digital world… by introducing electronic devices into the classroom; students can be shown to become responsible digital citizens.  We can address cyber-bullying and build a sense of online community so that students understand that their digital footprint stays with them. The students’ ability to think critically can be increased by teaching them to differentiate between reliable and unreliable sources.  And lets not forget that by bringing technology into the classroom, guidance can be given so students learn the responsible way to use technology and social media in their lives. This cannot be done if we ban technology and keep it out! Join Cody as he visits with KASB Technology Director, Kay Tibbs, and KASB Attorney, Angie Stallbaumer about how classroom practices can teach the students to “drive” social media the safe way. Click on icon to go to KASB (http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/kasb-logo-copy-300x235.jpg) You can contact Cody Heitschmidt at: Twitter@codyks (http://www.twitter.com/codyks)  ESSDACK Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/essdack)  ESSDACK Twitter  (http://www.twitter.com/essdack) Be sure to subscribe to receive an email of future podcasts.

(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/STEAMmaker-logo-Vande-300x277.png) I have been hearing about this "camp" that Ginger Lewman is putting on this summer and had to have more details, once I started getting them, I thought others would want to know about it as well. I don't have any credentials to have an opinion, but I have had the mindset for a long time that our Education system needs more "hands on", getting dirty types of learning. I think hands on stuff is actually what inspires kids to want to learn... and if we send high school graduates out into the world with a true "want" to learn... they will be fine. I think you will agree that Ginger's STEAMmaker camp is a huge step in that direction. https://essdack.org/STEAMmaker (https://essdack.org/STEAMmaker)   "You Have a Non-Math kid? Think again! STEM in Schools" http://wp.me/p1SihB-Dk (http://wp.me/p1SihB-Dk) You can contact Cody Heitschmidt at: 6207276530 (callto:6207276530) @codyks (http://www.twitter.com/codyks)  ESSDACK Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/essdack)  ESSDACK Twitter  (http://www.twitter.com/essdack) Be sure to subscribe to receive an email of future podcasts.

(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/wind-206x300.jpg)Cody sits down with Dan Whisler from Sterling High School, Sterling, Kansas and Bruce Graham from Cloud County Community College, Concordia, Kansas to discuss the wind industry and the educational opportunities available. Both are leaders in their fields and offer a great insight into how the Wind Industry and education are moving forward. (http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-11-11-at-5.16.25-PM-300x113.png) (http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-11-11-at-5.18.57-PM.png) (http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-11-11-at-5.26.47-PM.png)       You can contact Cody at: Cody Heitschmidt ESSDACK Marketing 6207276530 @codyks (http://www.twitter.com/codyks) ESSDACK Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/essdack)  ESSDACK Twitter  (http://www.twitter.com/essdack)

(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/download.jpeg)Flipped classrooms are receiving a lot of attention these days so it's natural that Cody Heitschmidt has been exploring the topic.  The only problem was that he got numerous definitions for the concept and none of them aligned with each other.  Coming to his rescue in this episode are Ginger Lewman and @techninjatodd (https://twitter.com/techninjatodd), aka Todd Nesloney, to explain the concept and how it can be used to support project based learning.  Join the group as they discuss how teachers can get started using this instructional model to provide a more exciting, engaging learning experience for students. http://www.toddnesloney.com/ (http://www.toddnesloney.com/)   http://youtu.be/REsRRJslQXA Cody Heitschmidt ESSDACK Marketing 6207276530 @codyks (http://www.twitter.com/codyks) ESSDACK Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/essdack)   ESSDACK Twitter  (http://www.twitter.com/essdack)

(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/affordable_healthcare-300x117.jpg) Cody interviews Deb Haneke, Chief Financial Officer at ESSDACK, about the actual financial effects of the Affordable Care Act on Educators.

(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ginger-Cody-300x224.jpg)Cody discusses Project Based Learning with Ginger Lewman (https://essdack.org/gingerlewman), PBL and technology integration specialist at ESSDACK. PBL is a subject Cody is passionate about and he really wonders why it isn't the norm across education. Good resources and great discussion. Ginger on Twitter (https://twitter.com/GingerLewman) LifePractice PBL website (http://www.lifepracticepbl.org/) LifePractice PBL on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LifePracticePBL) Ginger's Blog (http://gingerlewman.org)

(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Gary-Vanerchuk.jpg) Gary Vaynerchuk Co-founder and CEO of a social media brand consulting agency, video blogger, co-owner and director of operations of a wine retail store, and an author and public speaker on the subjects of social media, brand building and e-commerce. Listen in as Cody and Gary discuss how to talk to kids about the digital world.  Gary feels it is important  to teach people how to create content for the internet, mainly social media. People need to look at the big picture and not make decisions for the next 20 years, but make those decisions based on their last 20 years.     "I want them to make decisions for life." www.garyvaynerchuk.com (http://garyvaynerchuk.com/) @garyvee  (http://www.twitter.com/garyvee) facebook.com/gary (https://www.facebook.com/gary) Books Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion The Thank You Economy Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World (coming out November 26th, 2014)   (http://youtu.be/EniaZRRQiqE)            

(http://remarkablechatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cody-head.png)Cody Heitschmidt, blogger, syndicated radio host, and marketing communications specialist joins Remarkable Chatter--an education based broadcasting network.   In this episode of Cody Talks Education, Cody shares some history behind why this non-educator teamed up with ESSDACK's Remarkable Chatter Braodcasting Network. Follow CodyTalks Education every Monday as Cody and his guests ignite discussions and hash out debates over what could/should be happening in the education world. www.codytalks.com (http://www.codytalks.com/) twitter: @codyks facebook.com/codytalks