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Episode 162 for February 18th, 2025

Titled - Let’s Be Creative with A.I.

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep162 

This episode discusses getting back into podcasting for 2025. It also covers the history of A.I. tools and a new A.I. tool called Whisk. The episode also touches on other A.I. tools, a recipe creator, a new piece of hardware, and much more.

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Episode 161 for December 19th, 2024

Titled - The Holiday Special

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep161notes 

In this episode of Check This Out, we’re joined by some of our favorite friends—Jen Giffen, Tom Covington, and Brent Warner—for a special holiday celebration! Together, we’ll share some great things to check out, highlight our favorite tech gifts, and reminisce about nostalgic finds and festive traditions.

So grab a cozy drink, settle in, and enjoy this fun-filled episode as we bring a little tech and a lot of cheer to your holiday season!”

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Episode 160 for November 26th, 2024

Titled - S.D.H.S.F.R.

Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ctoep160 

Join us on Episode 160 as we dive into the latest edtech trends, explore the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and share practical tips for navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape. We'll also discuss the challenges of maintaining student focus, the decline of Chegg, and the rise of new social media platforms. Plus, we have some great podcast recommendations and resources to check out. 

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Episode 159 for May 6th, 2024

Titled - Some New Things From Some Old Guys

Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ep159cto

In this episode, we discuss the Spring CUE Recap and talk about AI—shocker! Plus, we discuss some AI tools and things to listen to, some future conferences, a PBL podcast, and much, much more…

Items to Check Out:

• Fullerton’s  Whodunnit Progressive Professional Development on AI Using AI
• Brisk
• Quizizz AI Features
• Suno
• Neptune Navigate

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Episode 158 for Feb 26th, 2024

Titled - Prepping for Spring CUE

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Spring CUE conference with Christine Feenstra. Plus, Brian and I brainstorm ideas for our game night at CUE that YOU can be a part of! Plus, a fun video game system, an audio video solution for your classroom, and much more.... 

*** Exclusive announcement about the Fall CUE Conference 2024 heard here first!***

Items to Check Out:

• Nex Playground
• Artome

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Episode 157 for December 18th

Titled - Back in the Saddle?

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/cto157

In this episode, we talk AI!!!!! and even more AI 

Plus, we have a new segment idea that we need your input on... 

Items to Check Out:

• https://bit.ly/cool-tools-23
• My Induction Workshop
• EduCopilot
• MagicSchoolAI
• DiffIT
• Canva 
• Curipod
• Polite post
• Crocker Art Museum AI am I?
• Plaud
• Microsoft Designer
• O’D Characters

Future Episodes mentioned… Bard Gemini Pro

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Episode 156 for July 10th

Titled - Brent’s Blueblocker Bonus Episode

In this episode, we talk with a special guest, The Brent Warner, and his future adventure. Plus, games to play, some extensions to download, and a few things to listen to or stream (especially for Brent on his journey).

Brent Warner

Higher Ed Tech Podcast

The DIESOL Podcast

Items to Check Out:

• Eleven Labs Voice AI
• Curipod
• Adobe Firefly
• Adobe Scanner app
• The Gameshow Guy Twitter YouTube TPT Instagram
• Battleship Game
• E-Comments
• Canopy Directory
• Slides GPT
• Mote
• Flippity
• Snipd
• Flippity Board Game
• Twitter Blue Blocker Extension
• Original Blublockers

What to Listen to or stream:

Trailblazer Podcast

Mythos: (Ancient Greek Mythology Book for Adults, Modern Telling of Classical Greek Myths Book) (Stephen Fry's Greek Myths 1)

FX’s The Bear

Future Episodes mentioned… revisit Adobe vs. Canva and Threads vs. Bluesky as a Twitter alternative.

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Episode 154 for Feb 6th

Titled - ChatGPT 2.0: The Return of the Bot King 

In this episode, we revisit ChatGPT and AI again. Plus… that's it, just AI. Also, an AI copilot for lesson planning, an AI Search engine, and much much more... 

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/cto154notes 

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Episode 153 for Jan 17th

Titled: A.I… Yep 

In this episode we talk about some AI that is going around the EDU sphere. Plus some note taking tools, and Adobe’s own podcasting platform. And a free suite of tools, some music making fun and much much more…. 

Show Notes: bit.ly/ctoep153 

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