Featured Content

Randall produces a variety of content through this website. They may be in the form of a podcast episode, blog post, or content page for you to listen or view. Here are just a few of those items highlighted for you.

ClassroomQ

Are you looking for a tool to help you manage your requests for help from students in your classroom? If so, check out this episode of EdTech Shorts where I introduce you to ClassroomQ.

Staff Development vs. Professional Learning

Is there a difference between staff development and professional learning? This episode of The Randall Black Show, examines that idea and shares input from other educators on their own view of staff development versus professional learning.

Advice for New Technology Integration Specialists

Are you new to the role of a Technology Integration Specialist or Tech Coach? Are you stumped on how to get started in your new role? Here are a few ideas Randall shared in 2017 for new TISs and Tech Coaches.

Using iMovie in the Content Classroom

Randall had the opportunity to present at Cabell County Schools’ R3 Technology Institute in 2014. This article outlines the ideas he shared with participants on ways ot incorporate iMovie in the content classroom. 

About Randall

Randall Black is an educator, technology specialist, and podcaster with a goal to help students, teachers, and administrators to improve for success in, and out, of the classroom. He is focused on continuous improvement of his skills as an educator and his knowledge base as a technology specialist. He has presented at various conferences and events and provided training to teachers and students in both small and large scale settings.

Randall has returned to working with Cabell County Schools as the SYSOP/Technology Coordinator at Huntington High School. Prior to this, he served with Wayne County Schools as the Technology Systems Operator at Spring Valley High School, Putnam County Schools as a Technology Systems and Integration Specialist and, Cabell County Schools at Huntington Middle School (HMS) as the Title I Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) and taught social studies at both Enslow Middle School (2007-2009) and Cabell Midland High School (2009-2013).

Randall is a 2004 graduate of Marshall University with a B.A. in Secondary Education (Social Studies) and History. He has also earned a M.A. in Teaching and Learning with Technology from Ashford University in 2012. In addition to being certified to teach Social Studies, he holds certification as a Technology Integration Specialist, Technology Systems Specialist, and Library Media Specialist.

Randall was previously involved in the organization and execution of the bi-monthly #WVEdChat. This bi-monthly chat among educators from West Virginia, and beyond, hoped to continue helping all participants to personalize their professional development and continue their growth.

Randall has produced a number of podcasts. The Randall Black Show featured guests from his PLN (Professional Learning Network) as well as news, stories, and more related to his work in education. #WVEdChat Recap was a quick review of the #WVEdChat session from the previous week and promoted upcoming chat topics. EdTech Shorts features quick and simple edtech tips for educators with the goal of helping them to work smarter, not harder.

You can review Randall’s CV here: Curriculum Vitae.

 

Consulting, Speaking, Coaching, or Podcasting

How can Randall help you?

Randall Black is available to help you in a variety of different ways. Explore how Randall can best help you or your staff.

Podcast Consulting

Podcast Consulting

Do you listen to podcasts? Have you ever thought, “Hey! I think I can do that!” If you’re looking to get started with a podcast Randall would love to help you out.

EdTech Consulting

EdTech Consulting

Are you looking for ways to better implement education technology in your school or district? Randall may just be the person to help you in doing so.

Speaking Opportunities

Speaking Opportunities

Randall Black may be available to speak to your staff on one or a few different topics. Take a look at what he has to offer and use the contact form to setup a meeting to discuss your ideas.

Testimonials

Testimonials

Are you curious what others have thought about their opportunity to work with Randall? Check out what others who have worked with him have to say about their expereiences.

Randall by the Numbers

Randall Black has been involved in various endeavors related to education and podcasting. Here are some quick stats to backup his work in both.

15 +
Years of Educational Experience
25,000 +
Podcast Listens
100 +
Conference & Training Sessions
20 +
Professional Credentials or Honors

Randall's Podcasts

The Randall Black Show
EdTech Shorts
Howl Cast

Contact Randall

Randall is available for consulting and speaking. Use the contract form to the left, or one of the items below to contact him and ask him for more information.



(304) 691-0075
randy@randallblack.com