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Join us and Alfonso Mendoza, host of 'My EdTech Life,' as we unravel the secrets of making technology in education both simple and empathetic. From building relationships across 14 buildings to offering military-grade life advice, Fonz shares actionable strategies for reaching every teacher in your district and tips on keeping tech approachable. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to enhance their EdTech strategies with a human touch.

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Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Matthäus Huelse
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Alyssa Faubion, Matthäus Huelse
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Alyssa Faubion
Creative/Content Team- Matthäus Huelse, Brooke Conklin
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Join Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter as they talk with Deb Norton about the intricacies of Artificial Intelligence in education in today's episode. Deb shares her insights on ethical considerations, such as plagiarism, and offers practical advice on how to integrate AI tools in a balanced and responsible manner. The episode delves into trusted AI resources, the concept of "human in the loop," and the emerging field of prompt engineering. Whether you're an educator, tech coach, or administrator, this episode provides valuable takeaways for navigating the complex world of AI in education.

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In today's episode, Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter explore the realm of interactive digital content with Cat Spencer from Genially. Cat, a former English teacher now passionate about EdTech, shares her move to Genially and how this one-stop shop is simplifying interactive content creation for educators. They discuss the variety of resources Genially offers, from gamification templates to intuitive training materials. The conversation also touches on the importance of community among educators, highlighting the role of instructional coaches. With insightful experiences and practical advice shared, this episode is a great listen for those keen on enhancing interactive learning in the classroom.

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Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Matthäus Huelse
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Alyssa Faubion, Matthäus Huelse
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Alyssa Faubion
Creative/Content Team- Matthäus Huelse, Brooke Conklin
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Instructional coach Emily Heller joins hosts Katie Ritter and Matthäus Huelse to discuss the VSTE Coaching Certification program she helped create in Virginia. Emily provides insights into the structure of the program, which offers flexible professional development and community support for tech coaches. She shares tips for coaches looking to advocate for more training, emphasizing the importance of networking, data-driven advocacy, and creating the resources you need. Emily leaves listeners inspired to take action in supporting coach growth through collaboration and certification programs. Tune in for her top tips on networking, advocacy, and creating your own PD opportunities.


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Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Matthäus Huelse
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Alyssa Faubion, Matthäus Huelse
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Alyssa Faubion
Creative/Content Team- Matthäus Huelse, Brooke Conklin
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Welcome to a special episode of "Restart Recharge: A Tech Coach Collective!" In this episode, we're taking a slight detour from our usual content to introduce you to our new co-host, Matthäus Huelse. From his roots in Germany to his educational journey across continents, Matthäus brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the podcast. Join Katie Ritter as she uncovers fun facts and quirky questions about Matthäus, from his favorite type of ballroom dancing to his unique journey to obtaining a driver's license.

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Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Matthäus Huelse
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Alyssa Faubion, Matthäus Huelse
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Alyssa Faubion
Creative/Content Team- Matthäus Huelse, Brooke Conklin
Producer- Matthäus Huelse

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Join us as we welcome special guests Katie Fielding and Crystal Trapani to discuss accessibility and how coaches can integrate it into their work. Katie and Crystal share their personal journeys to accessibility advocacy. They offer tips for making materials more accessible through simple changes like font selection, alt text for images, and leveraging closed captions. Other highlights include modeling inclusive practices, starting small when working with teachers, empowering others, and vulnerability. Katie and Crystal emphasize that accessibility benefits everyone. They encourage coaches to survey their staff on accessibility needs, focus on andragogy for adult learners, and make sure their own materials are accessible. Tune in for an insightful discussion on becoming an accessibility advocate as a coach.

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Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin Thomas
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Justin Thomas 
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Jordan Petri, Alyssa Faubion
Creative/Content Team- Justin Thomas, Brooke Conklin
Producer- Justin Thomas

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There are several media outlets to share thoughts and knowledge today, but one that has continued to grow in popularity is podcasting! Guess what…you’re listening to one right now! Let’s jump on board with podcasting in schools - whether it’s educators or students podcasting can both be fun and valuable! Today we’ll discuss how instructional coaches can make a push for podcasting in their schools and how they can build future podcasters.

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Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin Thomas
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Justin Thomas 
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Jordan Petri, Alyssa Faubion
Creative/Content Team- Justin Thomas, Brooke Conklin
Producer- Justin Thomas

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As we kick off a new school year, it is an important time to reach out to all teachers to help them be successful. We can aid in their growth throughout the school year and that will continue through their teaching of the students. We’re joined by Ron Madison, an instructional technologist from Michigan, who strives to aid in the growth of ALL the educators he works with.

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Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin Thomas
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Justin Thomas 
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Lisa Kuhn, Maggie Harris
Creative/Content Team- Justin Thomas, Brooke Conklin
Producer- Justin Thomas

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Google for Education is always at the forefront of innovation to best equip educators with their educational technology needs! But how do they get their new innovations in the minds of educators? Through a partnership with Forward Edge, the creation of the Google Adaptive Learning Lab allowed for fast paced, but interactive sessions for educators to learn new Google tools from our instructional coaches. The main event was at ISTE 22, but two coaches took the show on the road to tour the US to continue to show off these Google features in a new and exciting way! We’ll learn more from Angela Lyman and Jamie Clausius about this event and what to expect for the event at ISTE 23 in a few weeks! 

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Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin Thomas
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Justin Thomas 
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Lisa Kuhn, Maggie Harris
Creative/Content Team- Justin Thomas, Brooke Conklin
Producer- Justin Thomas

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As we near the end of the school year, it is time to reflect on our coaching and decide what went well and what we can utilize for next year. However, there will likely be some methods and practices that should not make the trip into next year. Rather they should end or perish with the finish of the school year. With us today is Jon Smith from BookCreator, who is going to talk more about how the death of certain edtech practices is actually a good thing for our coaching.

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Podcast Team
Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin Thomas
Editing Team- Michael Roush, Justin Thomas 
Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Lisa Kuhn, Maggie Harris
Creative/Content Team- Justin Thomas, Brooke Conklin
Producer- Justin Thomas