Midge Frazel, author of Digital Storytelling Guide for Educators, discusses the power of digital storytelling in the classroom and for professional development. Frazel also provides examples of different types of digital storytelling and shares ways that educators can implement digital storytelling across the curriculum.

Holly Poteete, author of The Computer Lab Teacher’s Survival Guide: K–6 Units for the Whole Year, Second Edition, discusses technology skills her book covers and how teachers can use the lessons and materials provided to teach students critical technology skills. Poteete also gives a peek inside of what’s new in this second edition.  

Grace E. Smith and Stephanie Throne, authors of Differentiating Instruction with Technology in Middle School Classrooms, discuss the importance of differentiated instruction (DI), especially with the middle school age group, and explain how teachers can use technology to facilitate DI easily and effectively.

Christopher Shamburg, author of Student-Powered Podcasting, introduces ISTE’s Foley Art, contest. See first hand how creating sound effects can help students understand the heart of a medium and effective communication. The contest, from October 26–November 6, is open to both teachers and students.

Christopher Shamburg, author of Student-Powered Podcasting, introduces the Six Sounds in Search of an Author contest. It's a challenge and opportunity to get creative within specific boundaries and rules (your story, our sounds, one minute). The contest, from October 12–23, is open to both teachers and students. 

Jennifer Roland, editor of The Best of Learning & Leading with Technology: Selections from Volumes 31–35, discusses this new compilation of articles from ISTE’s flagship magazine. Roland talks about how she chose the content and how the book serves as an indispensable resource for educators as they explore innovative and effective uses of technology.