EdTech Bites Podcast

Today's episode is sponsored by WeVideo, a cloud-based interactive video platform used by millions of educators and students. With WeVideo, educators have everything they need to create dynamic learning opportunities in the classroom. Easily assign pre-made video projects in just a few clicks, and collaborate with learners in real-time. Embed interactive elements like multiple choice questions, free responses, and discussion prompts into new or existing video content, and watch engagement soar. Meet students where they are, in a medium they love, and develop crucial 21st-century skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. WeVideo makes it easy to create videos, podcasts, GIFs, and more — no matter who you are.

Try WeVideo today and maximize engagement, retention, and performance in the classroom. Visit www.wevideo.com/education to learn more.

In this episode, I have a meaningful and powerful discussion with Dr. Sawsan Jaber. She travels around the globe bringing humanity back to the classroom. She's breaking down the barriers within our educational walls and helping students foster positivity and inclusivity. Her story is one that entails the struggles of stereotypes, sexism, and inequity that have shaped who She is today. This is an episode that will help reignite the passion for inclusivity and equity within our schools and society. Sit tight and listen to Dr. Sawsan Jaber as she explains what it's like to bring the missing piece back to education, Humanity! Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Dr. Sawsan Jaber is a global educator, presenter, equity strategist, curriculum designer, community activist and keynote speaker of 20+ years. She has held a variety of leadership positions both in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Jaber is currently a high school English Department Chair, District Equity Leader, and teacher at Maine West High School in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Jaber founded Education Unfiltered Consulting and works with schools nationally and internationally. She completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on inclusion and belonging of students from marginalized communities, with a focus on Arab American students in historically homogenous communities Sawsan was one of the ten finalists for Ilinois State Teacher of the year. She was awarded the Cook County Teacher of the year in 2023, ISTE 20 to Watch Award for 2023, the CEL Teacher-Leader of Excellence Award in 2023, and IDEA Teacher of the Year in 2022.

• Dr. Sawsan Jaber On Twitter: https://x.com/sjeducate
• Dr. Sawsan Jaber On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjeducate?
• Dr. Sawsan Jaber On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sawsan-jaber-phd-nbct-5835ab242/

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Today's episode is sponsored by WeVideo, a cloud-based interactive video platform used by millions of educators and students. With WeVideo, educators have everything they need to create dynamic learning opportunities in the classroom. Easily assign pre-made video projects in just a few clicks, and collaborate with learners in real-time. Embed interactive elements like multiple choice questions, free responses, and discussion prompts into new or existing video content, and watch engagement soar. Meet students where they are, in a medium they love, and develop crucial 21st-century skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. WeVideo makes it easy to create videos, podcasts, GIFs, and more — no matter who you are.

Try WeVideo today and maximize engagement, retention, and performance in the classroom. Visit www.wevideo.com/education to learn more.

In this episode, I chat "accessibility" vs. "Accessibility" with Lindsay Foster. She will open your eyes to what it means to make sure our content is "Accessible". This conversation really opened my eyes and made me rethink how I do what I do. This is a powerful conversation that needs to heard by anyone who creates or delivers content or curriculum. Please check it out and put these practices into play. Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Lindsay Foster has over two decades of educational experience as an elementary classroom educator, a technology applications instructor, an instructional technology coach and coordinator, and instructional designer. As an instructional designer, Mrs. Foster specializes in issues related to Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and Accessibility. She was a TCEA Technology Administrator of the Year finalist in 2021 and Connect Campus Instructional Support Member of the Year (2023). Mrs. Foster is currently on the board of TxDLA representing Members-At-Large and she also served on the 2021 TEA State Board of Education Technology Applications TEKS Review Committee.

• Lindsay On Twitter: https://x.com/LFTechTeach
• Lindsay On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lfostertechteach
• Lindsay On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/DxHtvLbxrrkj3Pt2/?mibextid=qi2Omg

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Today's episode is sponsored by WeVideo, a cloud-based interactive video platform used by millions of educators and students. With WeVideo, educators have everything they need to create dynamic learning opportunities in the classroom. Easily assign pre-made video projects in just a few clicks, and collaborate with learners in real-time. Embed interactive elements like multiple choice questions, free responses, and discussion prompts into new or existing video content, and watch engagement soar. Meet students where they are, in a medium they love, and develop crucial 21st-century skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. WeVideo makes it easy to create videos, podcasts, GIFs, and more — no matter who you are.

Try WeVideo today and maximize engagement, retention, and performance in the classroom. Visit www.wevideo.com/education to learn more.

In this episode, I sit down to chat "The Daily Planner For The Mindful Teacher" with the authors Kristofer Thurston and Destiny Wagner. They co-founded The EdTech Nerds and have not stopped since. If you're unfamiliar with their book, check this episode out and get your copy today. This episode was recorded live at ISTE 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Destiny Wagner is a passionate education veteran with over 20 years of experience as a classroom physics teacher and a certified instructional technology coach. As part of EdTech Nerds, she shares her expertise in creating engaging professional development programs, equipping educators with the tools and techniques they need to thrive in the classroom. She is a champion for teacher wellbeing, focusing on strategies to combat burnout and cultivate a healthy work-life balance. When she's not geeking out about education technology, you might find her channeling her inner Harry Potter as a Slytherin Prefect. She's also a certified instructor in reality-based self-defense and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), bringing a unique perspective on mindfulness and stress management to the education community.

Director of Technology, in edtech since 1999. Got tired of losing my amazing teachers to burnout so co-founded EdTech Nerds to help teachers get back to their passion, the teaching.

• EdTech Nerds Website: www.edtechnerds.com
• Destiny On Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdTechDestiny
• Destiny On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edtechdestiny/
• Destiny On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destiny.wagner.9/
• Purchase "Daily Planner For The Mindful Teacher": https://www.amazon.com/Planner-Mindful-Teacher-Destiny-Wagner/dp/B0CW6GD8XJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22NYDBO7E2F1M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GOYUBZthIm5HuREa_R9rCHPohFnNSv1ubCTAfBxosjbqW2sZOfV3G-ItUTCJkiAFhzEnlYo4l5NtW95IWSKN7Ye-cTmwP-BW_IPMNU0joIs5SH1-SRcEcZQZa9jOmIAtXhd-LLpC15Cu-gxgecgsXqc9XNerBFBi3DwZ0A-9FOniBRtoqy6W9MnBVyPQRrN-O8A7eAZAOuosqO1QFe6XP2VHC4zIg4paHDDfsycp3EPDRTjVPx9BDqzR16E2WQ_jj9GWwWwLI_1pVtWuLEVuzIIeiyT9hoQpr4hC-NAAR2M.110vrqH2jTk2EjkFzlopHk5LLUWfnF-1KJKDksC57Zk&dib_tag=se&keywords=daily+planner+for+the+mindful+teacher&qid=1719613139&sprefix=daily+planner+for+the+mindful+teacher%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1

• EdTech Nerds Website: https://www.edtechnerds.com
• Kristofer On Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kristhurston
• Kristofer On Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristoferthurston
• Kristofer On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556560916996

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Today's episode is sponsored by WeVideo, a cloud-based interactive video platform used by millions of educators and students. With WeVideo, educators have everything they need to create dynamic learning opportunities in the classroom. Easily assign pre-made video projects in just a few clicks, and collaborate with learners in real-time. Embed interactive elements like multiple choice questions, free responses, and discussion prompts into new or existing video content, and watch engagement soar. Meet students where they are, in a medium they love, and develop crucial 21st-century skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. WeVideo makes it easy to create videos, podcasts, GIFs, and more — no matter who you are.

Try WeVideo today and maximize engagement, retention, and performance in the classroom. Visit www.wevideo.com/education to learn more.

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Kochevar from WeVideo. He's the Director of Customer Success and drops some absolute knowledge about what WeVideo can do for teachers and students in the classroom. We discuss the creativity that video and podcast production can bring to the classroom and how WeVideo for Education can make that happen with little effort. Give this episode a listen and start planning your video before the school year begins! Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Ryan is WeVideo's Director of Customer Success with over a decade of experience in K-12 education. A former teacher, out of school time programs manager and STEAM curriculum director, Ryan now works with WeVideo customers in creating instructional resources, designing and leading teacher professional development workshops, and provides all kinds of ideas on how to integrate multimedia creation opportunities in the K-12 classroom. Ryan holds a Master's degree in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning with an emphasis in educational technologies from Sonoma State University.

• WeVideo Website: http://www.instagram.com/TeachingMindBodyandSoul
• WeVideo For Education Website: https://wevideo.com/education
• WeVideo Educators Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299814460751127
• Ryan On Twitter: https://x.com/RKfromWeVideo
• Ryan On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kochevar-05586819a/

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

We all know that success in the classroom relies on powerful and innovative technology. That's where CTL comes in. For over 35 years, CTL has manufactured and serviced award-winning cloud computing solutions that today empower schools in more than 55 countries. From Chromebooks to Chromebox and Google Meet, CTL offers a complete range of solutions to keep students, teachers, and administration both learning and productive. CTL works side-by-side with you, increasing IT efficiency with customized configurations and comprehensive lifecycle services. And, recently, CTL achieved B Corporation™ certification for their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

If you're looking for a true partner to help innovate your next ChromeOS success, visit CTL at CTL.net.

In this episode, I chat the importance of phonics instruction in the classroom. The pendulum has swung in the other direction and there is no longer a focus on the direct teaching of phonics. Anna and I discuss how important it is to teach our students how to sound words out. This is a great conversation recorded at ISTE Live 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Check it out and put into practice what we preach. Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Anna Boyd is a 6th Grade ELA teacher in South Carolina. Originally from Alabama, Anna graduated in 2017 from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. In 2019 she relocated to South Carolina where she currently teaches 6th grade ELA. Anna has worked with students in grades K-8. Anna will complete her Masters in Applied Learning and Instruction with a literacy concentration in summer 2024, and plans to pursue her doctorate in Educational Leadership Policy and Instruction in Fall 2024!

• Anna On Twitter: https://x.com/annaboyd017
• Anna On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boydowelovelearning_
• Anna On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.boyd.982?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Anna On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MissBoyd3

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

We all know that success in the classroom relies on powerful and innovative technology. That's where CTL comes in. For over 35 years, CTL has manufactured and serviced award-winning cloud computing solutions that today empower schools in more than 55 countries. From Chromebooks to Chromebox and Google Meet, CTL offers a complete range of solutions to keep students, teachers, and administration both learning and productive. CTL works side-by-side with you, increasing IT efficiency with customized configurations and comprehensive lifecycle services. And, recently, CTL achieved B Corporation™ certification for their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

If you're looking for a true partner to help innovate your next ChromeOS success, visit CTL at CTL.net.

In this episode, I chat with Stephen Reid about his new venture at the Endless Foundation and game based learning. He's a big gamer and utilized video games to teach content when he was in the classroom. He discusses the Endless Foundation and how they help students all over the world create their own games. This is a great episode with a greater friend so don't miss it. Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Stephen is a passionate advocate of both play as a powerful learning mechanism, and technology as a tool for learning. Actively pioneered much of the work the field of games-based learning, he has spent his career researching and developing curriculum content and pedagogical practices that transform learning for students and teachers worldwide. Working in over 70 countries and with the most disenfranchised learners in the world, Stephen believes in the complete democratisation and decolonisation of learning and that all learning should be relevant, meaningful andas close to the real-world as possible and so designs lessons that draw students into environments with experiences that take place on farms and in museums, to travelling classrooms in shipping containers, as well as building an entire school using a single 3D printer in a South African township. Stephen now leads the learning team at the Endless Foundation, a global not-for-profit that uses game development to bring curriculum learning and career development skills to learners worldwide.

• Endless OS Foundation Website: https://www.endlessos.org/
• Stephen's Website: https://stephenreidedu.com
• Stephen On Twitter: https://x.com/stephenreidedu
• Stephen On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenreidedu
• Stephen On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenreidedu

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

We all know that success in the classroom relies on powerful and innovative technology. That's where CTL comes in. For over 35 years, CTL has manufactured and serviced award-winning cloud computing solutions that today empower schools in more than 55 countries. From Chromebooks to Chromebox and Google Meet, CTL offers a complete range of solutions to keep students, teachers, and administration both learning and productive. CTL works side-by-side with you, increasing IT efficiency with customized configurations and comprehensive lifecycle services. And, recently, CTL achieved B Corporation™ certification for their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

If you're looking for a true partner to help innovate your next ChromeOS success, visit CTL at CTL.net.

In this episode, I chat with Jed Stefanowicz. He recently published his latest book, "Beyond The Bulletin Board: Crafting A Culture Of Content Creation" through X-Factor EDU and attended ISTE 2024 where this episode was recorded. He totally stumped me on the show when he discusses his four pillars that are the key component to his book. You need to check out this episode and grab a copy of his book. Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Through conferences, workshops, district leadership, and instructional coaching, Jed Stefanowicz leads strategic transformation of teaching and learning through the use of digital tools and innovative practices. As Director of Digital Learning and Innovation for the Nashoba Regional School District in Massachusetts, Jed aims to engage and build staff/student digital learning capacity, keeping the focus on practice over product. As a 30 year elementary educator, coach, speaker, author, and former Massachusetts Teach Plus Policy Fellow, Jed shares his passion for effective tech integration to transform teaching and learning, creating engaging and equitable digital learning environments and experiences that activate, innovate, and motivate digital learning. He is the Author of AIM Toward Digital Learning: Activate, Innovate, Motivate, Impact to Influence, and Beyond the Bulletin Board.

• Jed's Website: www.jedpd.com
• Jed On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stefanowicz135
• Purchase "Beyond The Bulletin Board" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Bulletin-Board-Crafting-Creation/dp/B0CZSZMSLP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VW12KI5IXYTB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FIBueF89nsElQ_BC4He9kQpYx392zu8C4bAzSUbSYqmKtW_sXNoDX7YSCePNdsgiX4VgI1cbG8J7qPhrqujau762-NzXVITeksHf7lIIiSbIUIooNhTXcHQPHlxXjOGivOMF4JS267EF0mgl2k7UFBokoJmAPx36tnqqli6t6bm_qKXi_AIUmdYpKOuNYJvIPSr93gl9EMRa_RzLMZavkfi5rVKNhXkbZSvglh3sT_c.-mjoY1Q90uDVb3nFv8KYsSaDWnEcv6uf97ruYkPh18g&dib_tag=se&keywords=beyond+the+bulletin+board+stefanowicz&qid=1712853130&sprefix=beyond+the+bulletin+board+stefanowic%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

We all know that success in the classroom relies on powerful and innovative technology. That's where CTL comes in. For over 35 years, CTL has manufactured and serviced award-winning cloud computing solutions that today empower schools in more than 55 countries. From Chromebooks to Chromebox and Google Meet, CTL offers a complete range of solutions to keep students, teachers, and administration both learning and productive. CTL works side-by-side with you, increasing IT efficiency with customized configurations and comprehensive lifecycle services. And, recently, CTL achieved B Corporation™ certification for their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

If you're looking for a true partner to help innovate your next ChromeOS success, visit CTL at CTL.net.

In this episode, I chat with Erik Stromquist from CTL. Erik is the CEO of CTL and shares some insights on the new Chromebook Plus. This device must meet some rigorous requirements in order for it to be name the "Chromebook Plus". He discusses who this device is for, how it came to be, and CTL's vision on how it could be used in school settings. This is a great conversation and believe me, this device is a one of a kind Chromebook! Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Erika Stromquist serves as CEO of CTL, overseeing all domestic and international operations. Currently, he directs product strategy, account expansion, operational efficiency, and growth strategy. Under his leadership, CTL has won numerous awards for its products, growth, and community involvement. Before becoming CEO, Erik served in multiple critical roles at CTL, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Erik holds degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Oregon and completed Cornell's Executive Leadership Program in 2016. In addition, Erik is a licensed CPA and serves on several executive and advisory boards, including Intel's Customer Advisory Board and Western Oregon University's Finance Committee. Erik was recognized by the Portland Business Journal on the prestigious 40 under 40 list, which identifies rising business stars.

Erik enjoys running, playing music, and spending time with his family in his spare time. He lives in Portland, OR, with his wife and identical twin boys Nikko & Viggo.

• CTL Website: https://ctl.net
• CTL On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ctl-corporation/

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

We all know that success in the classroom relies on powerful and innovative technology. That's where CTL comes in. For over 35 years, CTL has manufactured and serviced award-winning cloud computing solutions that today empower schools in more than 55 countries. From Chromebooks to Chromebox and Google Meet, CTL offers a complete range of solutions to keep students, teachers, and administration both learning and productive. CTL works side-by-side with you, increasing IT efficiency with customized configurations and comprehensive lifecycle services. And, recently, CTL achieved B Corporation™ certification for their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

If you're looking for a true partner to help innovate your next ChromeOS success, visit CTL at CTL.net.

In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez. He's an edtech consultant for the Tulare County Office of Education. He's a published author and gives lots of coaching insights for current and future instructional/edtech coaches. This is a great conversation which was recorded at ISTE 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Check this episode out and make sure you connect with Adam. Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Adam Juarez is an Educational Technology & Integrated Studies Consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. He supports teachers through individualized coaching, demo lessons and professional development. Adam is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, CUE Board Member, 2022 ISTE Featured Voice and co-author of The Complete EdTech Coach

• Adam's Website: www.techcoachjuarez.com
• Adam On Twitter: www.twitter.com/techcoachjuarez
• Adam On Instagram: www.instagram.com/techcoachjuarez
• Adam On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.juarez.goyette?mibextid=ZbWKwL

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Blackwell while at ISTE 2024 to unpack… ISTE 2024! This was her first time attending an ISTE conference so what better way to unpack it than with a first timer. She is the host of The Resilient Teacher Podcast so we decided to do an episode swap. This is a great conversation for anyone who attended or didn't attend ISTE. If you didn't attend, this will give you some insight as to what was covered, the good, and our overall thoughts. If you attended ISTE, you couldn't do it all! This will hopefully fill in some gaps for you. If you've never attended but are planning to attend in 2025, we give you some tips to prepare for your first time. Needless to say, there's something for everyone in this episode. Buen provecho!

• EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
• EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
• EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
• EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed., is an an award winning special educator and teacher burnout & sustainability strategist from South Carolina. With over thirteen years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms, Brittany has become an expert in addressing teacher burnout. She is also the host of the popular podcast "The Resilient Teacher Podcast".

Brittany is passionate about empowering teachers and educational leaders to prioritize their mental health. She helps them develop personalized sustainability and burnout recovery plans, reducing stress and creating the fulfilling lives they've always dreamed of. Through her digital approach, which includes automation, digital planning, vision planning, and sustainable strategies, Brittany has reached thousands of educators worldwide.

You may know Brittany as "MsPrincessTeach" on TikTok, where her social media following grew through her fast-paced, lighthearted tutorials and relatable real-life experiences. She offers teachers actionable strategies, personalized coaching, mindset shifting, and digital resources to create their own Individualized Burnout Recovery Plan. By reducing stress and automating mundane tasks, Brittany enables educators to prevent burnout and maximize fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.

• Brittany's Website: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com
• Brittany On Twitter: https://x.com/resilientteachr
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My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

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