Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, Kevin Dorsey from GoGuardian and Josh Ratliff from Trafera join to discuss how digital tools can support focus and help avoid distractions for students in any learning environment. You'll also hear how GoGuardian and Trafera provide custom professional development, built-in safety measures, and ready-made lesson plans to help transform the learning experience through technology. If you're wondering, "Is technology a distraction for students?" Then this episode is for you.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/06/05/distractions-for-students-bonus/

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In this episode, Educational Technology Specialist Jennifer Hall joins to discuss ways for students to share their creations with an authentic audience. You'll also hear how to incorporate technology with digital tools during student projects and spaces for students to showcase and celebrate their work.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/31/student-projects-165/

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In this episode, we'll go over five creative ways for spotlighting your passions - some of these are part of my regular practice of sharing things I'm passionate about. You'll also hear how to empower students of all ages to celebrate their passions with these creative activities!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/24/spotlighting-your-passions-164/

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In this episode, Josh Ratliff from Trafera joins to discuss everything you need to know about Google Workspace. You'll hear Google Workspace administrator and teacher tips and how Google Workspace still gives you access to everything you love. Learn about extra features your school or district might want to explore.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/22/google-workspace-administrator-bonus/

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In this episode, we'll dive into the idea sketching your thinking in any subject area with educator and illustrator, Manuel Herrera. We'll tackle the question, "What is sketchnoting?" and discuss classroom sketchnoting examples. You'll also hear cross-curricular connections, digital tools and strategies to maximize learning during class activities plus how sketchnoting connects to careers beyond the arts!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/17/sketchnoting-163/

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In this episode, robotics and STEM educator Regena Landry joins to discuss her journey with teaching coding to kids and how educators can get over a fear of coding in the classroom. If you've ever thought to yourself, "Why is coding important?" then you'll want to tune into this conversation. You'll also hear about free, paper-based and digital tools for any educator to get started with computational thinking and coding with students of all ages!

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In this episode, I share a quick list of digital communication tools any instructional coach can use to stay connected! You'll also hear tips on how to use these multimedia tools to make conversations and meetings more productive and actionable.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/03/communication-tools-161/

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In this episode, author and ESL educational leader, Valentina Gonzalez, joins to discuss best practices for using technology with multilingual learners. You'll hear specific strategies paired with digital tools classroom teachers can use to support language development, digital citizenship and collaboration!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/26/multilingual-learners-160/

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In this episode, author and EdTech Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Hedreich Nichols, joins to discuss how educators can help students be respectful in online spaces. You'll hear about free media literacy and digital citizenship resources to use with students plus tips for modeling citizenship and empathy online.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/19/respectful-online-159/

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In this episode, we'll dive into how educators can use virtual reality resources in a meaningful way to transport students to different corners of the world. You'll also hear about how to access totally free digital VR tools to explore with 360 video, interactive panoramas, and more!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/12/virtual-reality-158/

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