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Digital Innovation

 

As the Digital Innovation Team at ESC Region 12, we help educators design innovative learning experiences for today's learners.  It is our priority to provide engaging professional development that will prepare teachers to integrate technology and implement innovation in the classroom.

 

Andi McNair
amcnair@esc12.net

(254) 297-1291

Joshua Essary

jessary@esc12.net

(254) 297-1250

Kari Espin

kespin@esc12.net

(254) 297-1123

  • Meaningful Technology Integration
    Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2022
    Time: 12:12-12:42 pm
     
    Purposeful Engagement and Motivation
    Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 
    Time: 12:12-12:42 pm
     
    Innovative Instructional Strategies
    Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023
    Time: 12:12-12:42 pm
     
    Relevant Learning Experiences
    Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
    Time: 12:12-12:42 pm
     
  • transformED conference on July 17
    TransformED Interest Form
    Please fill out the fields below to register your interest in the conference. You will be notified of information as it becomes live.
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    Attend or Present Are you interested in attending, presenting, or both?

    Stay tuned for more information about 2023 transformED

  • Transforming Education through Digital Innovation


    A personalized, comprehensive plan to move your district toward your modern learning goals.


    Through this service, the Digital Innovation team will work with your administration and staff to address every aspect of implementing a 1:1 device program on your campus or district. Through conversations, activities, and action plans we will refine and personalize:


    • Leadership and Culture
    • Vision
    • Implementation Plan
    • Infrastructure
    • Sustainability
    • Evaluation
    • Community Support
    • Equity in Access and Opportunity
    • Personalized Professional Development

    If you are interested in this service or just have more question, please contact a specialist listed on this page.

ESC Region 12 educational specialists are widely considered leaders in education, speaking at conferences across the nation as experts in their field. Many of these specialists can be contracted as keynote speakers for your events, conferences or on-site professional development.

 

Andi McNair, ESC Region 12 Specialist


Andi was a classroom teacher for 16 years before pursuing her passion to change education by sharing practical ways to engage and empower this generation of learners. She is currently a digital innovation specialist at ESC Region 12 and is passionate about using meaningful technology in the classroom.

Andi’s keynotes are designed to shift mindsets and change perspectives.  She spends time helping the audience understand the “why” first, then moves into the “how” to make it happen in any classroom, on any campus, or in any district.


Visit Andi McNair's site >

Listen to our podcast on these platforms

 

 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify podcasts link  Anchor Podcasts

Show Notes

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Episode 4: The Elements of transformED 1 of 4
11/16/2022

In this episode we talk about what it means for technology to be meaningful and how to integrate, implement, and maybe fuse everything together. Below are some links to referenced sites and sources from this episode.

Visible Learning

Region 12 Digital Innovation

De-implementation by Peter Dewitt

SAMR Model

Technology Integration Matrix

TPACK

Connect with Us

www.facebook.com/r12digin

https://twitter.com/r12digin #r12digin

https://www.instagram.com/diginr12

Joshua Essary - jessary@esc12.net

Episode 3: Back To The Future - Jigsaw
10/10/2021

In this episode we talk about a tried and true strategy and why it might get a bad reputation. Let us know if you use it or plan on using it. Here are the sources that we referenced in this episode:

Jigsaw.org

Alternative Approaches

Hattie Effect Size

Connect with Us

www.facebook.com/r12digin

https://twitter.com/r12digin #r12digin

https://www.instagram.com/diginr12

Joshua Essary - jessary@esc12.net

Andi McNair - amcnair@esc12.net

Kari Espin - kespin@esc12.net

Lisa Cisneros - lcisneros@esc12.net

Episode 2: Meaningful Technology
10/09/2021

On this episode we discussed what it means to have meaningful technology. Below are the resources we spoke of in the show:

  • TPACK
  • My 1 Tool
  • 3 Measurements: Will it engage and empower, Will it help them make connection, Will it deepen their understanding.

Connect With Us

www.facebook.com/r12digin

https://twitter.com/r12digin #r12digin

https://www.instagram.com/diginr12

Joshua Essary - jessary@esc12.net

Andi McNair - amcnair@esc12.net

Kari Espin - kespin@esc12.net

Lisa Cisneros - lcisneros@esc12.net

Episode 1: Core Beliefs
10/08/2021

We officially launched out first 12:12 podcast via ESC Region 12 in Waco, TX. We talked about core beliefs and how important they are and how they ground you in your passions and drive your work. Share your core beliefs with us on our social media

What We Are Listening To:

Connect With Us

www.facebook.com/r12digin

https://twitter.com/r12digin #r12digin

https://www.instagram.com/diginr12

Joshua Essary - jessary@esc12.net

Andi McNair - amcnair@esc12.net

Kari Espin - kespin@esc12.net

Lisa Cisneros - lcisneros@esc12.net

The Innovative Teaching Academy is a learning experience that will prepare educators to engage and empower this generation of learners. The length of this program lasts 1 year, and consists of attending learning experiences, connecting with other educators, and inspiring others by sharing what you have learned. 

More information to come.

Contact us from information above if you would like us to add you to a notification list when the application goes live.