For The Love of EdTech

On this week's episode, we are joined by five students from Biomed Science Academy discussing their experiences in Don Heilman's technology class, where they learn to develop games and problem-solving skills with Unreal Engine.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Kellie Anderson, Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati, to explore the fundamentals of cooperative education at UC, where IT and cybersecurity students learn to integrate academics with real-world experience. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Laurah Turner, Associate Dean for AI and Educational Informatics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, to discuss the usage of personalized learning and AI coaches to enhance educational experiences. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Dan Hileman from Bio-Med Science Academy, who teaches his 7th-grade class how to develop their own projects in Unreal Engine, fostering both creativity and real-world skills.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Kelly Gaier Evans, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN), to discuss the importance of professional development, collaboration, and sustained support for educators to effectively integrate STEM into classrooms.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Annette Lang, a maker space and STEM integration coach, about the evolution of Biomed Science Academy and her role in developing project-based learning (PBL) and maker spaces.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Tom Jenkins, the Educational Program Manager at NMUSAF, about the importance of explaining the practical applications of learning to engage students.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Rich Granger, the Managing Director of Workforce and Economic Development at Drive Ohio, about how his diverse career path and the importance of workforce development. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Tony Perry, an Assistant Professor in STEM education at the University of North Dakota, about successful school-community partnerships and the obstacles they can face. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Craig Murnan, a business teacher at Loveland City Schools, and a group of his students to talk about Craig's project Tigers Inc., a non-profit that gives business-oriented students a chance to be leaders in their community while gaining valuable education.

Learn more about Tigers Inc.: https://www.tigersinc.org/