Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, I dive into why optimize is my one word for 2022 and what I hope it will look like in action throughout the year. You'll also hear my personal goals and focus areas, how I plan to use the word optimize to guide me, and how I plan to stick with it throughout the year.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/01/04/one-word-144/

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In this episode, author and educational leader, Rae Hughart, shares tips for what school leaders should consider before choosing EdTech tools for their school. You'll also hear about her work with Teach Better and how they support educators to develop their passions to positively impact their school community.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/12/21/school-leaders-143/

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In this episode, I'm excited to share a few favorite strategies for using emojis with students that might surprise you. You'll also hear ways to incorporate emoji use in your teaching that connect to lesson ideas and routines you might already have in your classroom.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/12/14/surprise-emojis-142/

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In this episode, hear a handful of great tips from favorite EdTech experts who joined me on the podcast this year. You'll also get a preview of what listeners can expect in 2022 on the Easy EdTech Podcast.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/12/07/tips-from-educators-141/

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In this episode, Alyssa Lyons and Jay Matthews join to discuss five reasons why financial literacy is an important skill for all students. You'll also hear about EVERFI's standards-aligned, self-paced, digital resources to teach real-world topics like financial literacy, career skills of the future, leadership, digital citizenship and social-emotional learning.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/12/05/financial-literacy-bonus/

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In this episode, world language teacher, Laura Boyd, joins to discuss how to get started with digital choice boards with students. If you're new to digital choice boards, Laura takes you through the steps of where to start. You'll also hear some of her favorite digital tools and extra resources to put digital choice boards into practice in the classroom.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/30/digital-choice-boards-140/

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In this episode, I share a handful of quick YouTube tips to save you time on YouTube, including how to find, organize and share videos with students, colleagues and families. You'll also hear how to access my free download with a total of 13 YouTube tricks to explore that include screenshots for each tip.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/23/youtube-tips-139/

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In this EdTech Essentials Spotlight, I'll share tips on how to explore the world with virtual reality that come straight from my new book. You'll hear about how a virtual field trip can help students wonder, ask questions, and become curious about the world around them.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/16/virtual-field-trips-138/

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In this episode, educator, author, blogger and creator, Lisa Johnson joins to discuss using EdTech for calm, coping and creativity. You'll hear some great strategies to consider around social emotional learning, executive functioning and life-long skill-building for students of all ages.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/09/calm-coping-creativity-137/

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In this episode, I'm joined by Fred Fransen, co-founder of Certell, to discuss the role of pop culture in online learning. You'll hear the what, why, and how of finding pop culture-friendly resources to share with students to make content relevant and authentic in your classroom.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/07/pop-culture-bonus/

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