Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, passionate EdTech advocates Kate Grunow, Troy Hicks and Jenn Parker share strategies for purposeful EdTech integration. Discover how their collaborative book Making the Move With Ed Tech guides educators toward a strategy-driven approach, merging well-loved teaching methods with innovative tech tools to elevate student learning and formative assessments.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/09/12/edtech-integration-232/

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In this episode, I share some tips for educators who might want to try using AI to generate images this school year. You'll hear why it might be easier to make your own images the next time you need to find an image. Instead of a Google image search, explore how to use AI to generate images for your next lesson.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/09/05/ai-to-generate-images-231/

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In this episode, explore fall activity ideas you can customize with artificial intelligence to make sure they are the perfect fit for your students. From virtual fall scavenger hunts to multimedia story writing, you'll hear tech-friendly projects that teachers personalize for students using AI tools like ChatGPT. If you're looking for creative ways to infuse technology into your fall curriculum (with an AI connection), this episode is for you!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/29/fall-activity-ideas-230/

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In this episode, tune in for a refreshing conversation with Instructional Coach Suzanne Dailey all about building positive habits for a happier teaching experience. You'll also hear how busy educators can leverage technology for self-care and to nurture social relationships to lead to a happier school year.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/22/happier-school-year-229/

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In this bonus episode, Delia DeCourcy, Worldwide Education Portfolio Manager at Lenovo, spotlights how to maximize Chromebook's potential for assessment, creativity, and collaboration this school year. You'll hear actionable tips for leveraging new accessibility features and integrations with powerful tools like Adobe Express, Google Workspace, and Lenovo's Google Creativity Apps to foster student engagement, creativity, and learning. If you're curious about how to boost creativity, collaboration, and assessment with Chromebooks, this episode is for you!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/20/assessment-with-chromebooks-bonus/

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In this episode, discover how to take presentation creation to the next level in your classroom! Tune in to hear about thirteen student-friendly websites to make presentations with kids of all ages. From animated videos to automatic translations, these flexible creation tools have you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/15/websites-to-make-presentations-228/

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In this episode, Eric Dahlberg, CEO of eSpark Learning, and I explore the ways AI is transforming education, making it more inclusive and captivating for students with diverse needs. You'll also hear how the new AI-powered tool called Choice Texts takes personalized learning to a whole new level, offering students choice-based reading comprehension lessons that cater to their unique interests and learning styles. Curious how AI can personalize learning? This episode is for you!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/13/ai-can-personalize-learning-bonus/

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In this episode, educator Dr. Kristan Rodriguez, joins to discuss artificial intelligence in schools, emphasizing its role as an education-enhancing tool. You'll hear practical examples of AI in classrooms and administrative tasks and tips for fostering a receptive AI culture in schools.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/08/ai-in-schools-227/

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In this bonus episode, CEO of Book Creator, Lainey Franks, joins to explore the role of EdTech in creating an inclusive classroom. You'll also hear actionable tips for using the new remixable graphic organizers and accessibility features in Book Creator to empower students to express their ideas in various modalities for a truly inclusive learning experience.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/06/inclusive-classroom-bonus/

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In this episode, I share my personal history and experiences using social media for professional learning and connecting with educators. Tune in as I spotlight Threads and a few other social networks as an alternative to Twitter (aka X). You'll hear about my early experiences and what might make it a strong contender for educators seeking meaningful conversations, ideas, and resources in the world of social media.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/01/social-media-for-educators-226/

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