Podcasts

The Pulse #126 - 03/12/10
Thinking you should be making better use of resources on the internet in your classroom? Register for the MSTA Technology Institute where Brian Mull, director of innovation for November Learning, will be presenting some practical applications for searching and validating information on the internet as well as collaboration and problem-solving for students. The Institute will be June 7, 2010 in Springfield and will have practical information that you can incorporate into your lesson plans for the new school year. To register go to http://www.msta.org/events or call 800-392-0532. To see more information on the event go to: http://www.msta.org/files/regions/infolitflyercorrect.pdf. To learn more about the incubator project referenced in the podcast you can to go: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jane_chen_a_warm_embrace_that_saves_lives.html.

The Pulse #125 - 02/26/10
Tight budgets make cause unease with school district personnel. Field Reps Butch Whittler and Mike Martin along with Dr. Sandra Logan, a Principal at Columbia Public Schools, talk about staffing issues. How districts determine the amount of staff they will need for the upcoming year, Reductions in Force and what to do if you district is down-sizing are addressed.

The Pulse #124 - 02/16/10
Looking for a scholarship opportunity? Julie Brassard, Marketing Communications Manager for Liberty Mutual, talks about a scholarship for teachers to pursue their Master’s in Education. The deadline for application is May 31, 2010. To get the application and learn about other aspects of the Learn Return program with Liberty Mutual go to http://www.libertymutual.com/teachers.

The Pulse #123 - 02/03/10
Ever wish you had some help in understanding financial information? Wish you had a better grip in your bills, savings and saving for retirement? Field Representative Sarah Papineau is a Dave Ramsey-Trained Financial Counselor and has developed a new workshop "Personal Finance 101". She explains what you can expect in the workshop and how it will be offered.

The Pulse #122 - 01/22/10
Troops to Teachers is back on the show as Director Chad Schatz provides an update on the program and discusses potential expansion in the future. For more information, including benefits and certification, you can go to: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ve_troops_to_teachers.htm or call 877-530-2765. To contact the St. Louis VA call: 888-442-4551.

The Pulse #121 - 01/15/10
It's a new year and a new legislative session. Listen to Mike Wood preview the legislative session and Kent King discuss MSTA's opposition to Race to the Top.

The Pulse #120 - 12/07/09
Looking to save some money? Liberty Mutual Branch Manager Roger Jackson explains how you can get a 10% discount on auto and home insurance as an MSTA member. For more information you can go to: http://www.msta.org/benefits/discounts_deals.aspx, www.libertymutual.com/msta or call Liberty Mutual at: 800-837-5254. For more information on the Learn and Return program you can go to: www.libertymutual.com/teachers.

The Pulse #119 - 12/04/09
It’s a "Race To The Top" and Rachel Webb joins the show to explain what that might mean to Missouri. To read more about it: www.dese.mo.gov/rt3. Also a new life insurance benefit is highlighted. Check it out at: www.mstaendorsedbenefits.com.

The Pulse #118 - 11/24/09
It’s a Convention Recap! Find out what you missed or see if you agree with our analysis. Krista Meyer provides a recap of the Assembly of Delegates debate plus update on the new MSTA officers, workshops and the William T. Lucky Award. Finally, find out about a new benefit from Liberty Mutual.

The Pulse #117 - 11/04/09
Going to the MSTA Convention? Get the scoop on workshops and activities by listening to this edition of The Pulse.