Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, I share a favorite, quick meme activity to promote critical thinking and creativity around any topic. You'll also hear about three spotlight tools to get you started plus how you can use EdTech tools that you already have in your tool belt for this meme creation activity.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/22/memes-151/

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In this 150th Episode Celebration, I'll answer listener questions about all things EdTech. These cover hot topics like what to do about interactive whiteboards, how to incorporate more voice in the classroom, and more. You'll also hear how you can submit your own questions for future episodes of The Easy EdTech Podcast!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/15/edtech-questions-150/

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In this episode, SMART Technologies communities manager and educator, Kacie Germadnik, joins to discuss quick ways to boost collaboration in the classroom. You'll also hear tips and strategies to make lessons and activities more interactive this school year.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/13/boost-collaboration-bonus/

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In this episode, education consultant and school board member Lisa Dabbs joins to discuss the decision-making process of school board members when integrating EdTech in schools. You'll also hear ways for educators and families to connect with their school board to share ideas and questions around education technology integration.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/08/school-board-149/

Sponsored by AMD with a reminder about the LenovoEDU Community: https://education.lenovo.com/us/

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In this episode, I share tips for connecting students with a relevant and authentic audience inspired by Chapter 8 of my book EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments. An audience can be entertained, persuaded, and informed and in this episode we're going to look at audiences for your next student project.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/01/audience-148/

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In this episode, Courtney Librizzi from the Kognity team joins to discuss the power of technology in pedagogy plus opportunities for becoming a part of a global community of educators. You'll also hear all about The Engage Conference by Kognity and its mission to improve learning and innovation in the classroom using EdTech.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/01/30/global-community-bonus/

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In this episode, I share three tech tips to try this year to make EdTech easier and help you focus on the essentials. You'll hear how to tailor these three tips to different grade levels, subject areas, and even different roles to keep things simple this school year!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/01/25/tech-tips-147/

Sponsored by Swank K-12 Streaming: https://www.swank.com/k-12-streaming

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In this episode, educator Caroline Haebig joins to unpack Maker Learning culture and share resources for building a makerspace from the ground up. You'll hear tips for using the Design Thinking process and how to connect students to an authentic audience!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/01/18/makerspace-146/

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In this episode, author and educational leader Dr. Jennifer Williams joins to discuss the role education technology plays in climate education. You'll also hear connections to cross-curricular activities, social-emotional learning, media literacy, and more.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/01/11/climate-change-145/

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In this episode, Sarah and Hal Schwartz, the team behind SchoolStack, discuss student-centered learning and how to empower students with voice and choice this school year. You'll hear classroom stories and strategies to help you embrace student-centered learning and save time with your instructional design.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/01/09/student-centered-learning-bonus/

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