EdTech Bites Podcast

In this third installment of a four part series named, "Getting Ready For Testing", I chat with Wes Ryan all about digital learning menus. We park it at Taza Coffee House in San Antonio, set up shop outside, and record while taking advantage of the perfect weather. He's got a lot to say about learning menus including how to get started. So tune in to see how to give your students more choice and autonomy in your class with learning menus.

This is part 2 of a 4 part series, "Getting Ready For Testing". In this episode, I chat with Lauren Snyder to discuss Digital Breakouts and or course, corn tortillas! We discuss what a digital breakout is, how to get started on one, and the pedagogy behind them. Tune in and check it out for yourself! Buen Provecho!

Lauren works as an Instructional Technology Specialist in NEISD and is passionate about breaking down barriers and crushing norms in education. She is married and has two small children (HELP) and in her free time (haha) she enjoys pretending she's an international musical sensation. You're welcome.

In this part 1 of a 4 part series titled "Getting Ready For Testing Season", I'm joined by Brad Cloud to discuss, flipping the classroom. We do this while we chow down on some Mexican Food at Alamo Cafe here in San Antonio. Check this out to hear how you can flip your classroom to get your students ready for high-stakes testing. Buen Provecho!

Brad has been involved with Texas public education since 1993. He has taught in varying capacities on the elementary, middle and high school levels. He currently coordinates instructional technology as well as library services for South San Antonio ISD in San Antonio, Texas.

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Sam Fecich to discuss must have apps for pre-service teachers. In addition, Sam tells us about one of her favorite family restaurants. This is a must-listen for pre-service teachers to have ready to go for day 1 in the classroom. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe!

In this episode, I'm joined by two good friends, Chad and Jordan. We discuss our big takeaways from TCEA as well as our favorite show, The Office. It's both insightful and silly. Check it out and make sure to follow both of them on Twitter. Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I chat with Heather Miller about the ups and downs of Seesaw (get it?!). We do this while dining of only the finest Raising Cane's fried chicken. What's not to like? Seesaw and fried chicken?! Check it out and make sure you subscribe, write a review, and tell a friend! Buen provecho!

In this part 2 of a special 2 part FETC presenter series, I chat with JD Ferries-Rowe to discuss how Makerspaces are bringing creativity back into the classroom. He's well versed in the ways of the Makerspaces so be prepared to get some great ideas from him. If you're going to be attending FETC later this week, make sure you check out his sessions on creativity and student-based problem solving.

Happy New Year! In the first episode of a two part FETC series, I chat with Sylvia Martinez, co-author of Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom. We discuss the importance of tinkering in the classroom, her presentations at FETC, and food. Make sure you follow Sylvia on Twitter and check out her books. If you are planning on attending FETC, check out her sessions and chat with her afterwards.

• Sylvia Martinez Website
• Silvia Martinez Twitter
• Invent To Learn Website

As an added bonus, I'll be giving away a physical copy of Sylvia's latest book Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom to a lucky listener. To enter, all you have to do is send a tweet out about the podcast with the #edtechbites and make sure to tag both Sylvia and myself. At the end of the month, I'll randomly choose a winner and send them a copy of the book.

Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend about the podcast. Great conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen provecho!

In this episode, I chat with the founder of the Winward Academy, Dr. Jennifer Winward. We discuss how virtual tutoring has transformed how and when students learn. She's a San Diego native as well and listen to hear what she has to say about her favorite cuisine from her worldwide travels, including flour vs. corn tortillas. Don't forget to tell a friend, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or whatever podcast platform you get your podcast from. Buen Provecho!

In this special 2 for 1 episode, I chat with Rachel Simic about the AIE Conference virtually to get some insight from AIE directly, and then with Todd Bloomer in person to discuss AIE from a presenter and participant point of view. This is great conversation about what the conference is all about, it's roots, and where it is going in the future. Todd and I chat while eating some chicken wings together and listen to see what happens at 41:09! For more information on the AIE Conference, please click on the link above. 

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Thanks for listening and don't forget that the best conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen provecho!