In this compilation episode, eleven previous guests in education are featured describing the challenges they faced when the world was turned upside down in March and students were told to stay home. They share how well prepared their districts were for this unprecedented turn in events and their advice for engaging with students online.

In this special compilation episode, ten guests from the last four months are featured with their advice to K-12 educators and tech coaches during the unprecedented time of COVID-19. They also share what they believe will be the future of remote learning. Brett shares his biggest takeaways from these interviews.

This week Brett talks to Tara Martin, an educator, admin, coach, speaker, author, and founder of BookSnaps. Tara explains what being “R.E.A.L.” means and how to be REAL while using technology during remote learning. She wrote a book called “Cannonball In,” about her philosophy in life.

This week Brett talks to Jake Miller an EdTech enthusiast, host of the #EduDuctTape Podcast, Tech Integration Coach, former STEM teacher, influencer, speaker, and presenter from Ohio. Jake shares the his observations during remote learning and the lessons he’s learned while educating educators to use technology in the classroom.

This week Brett talks with Bruce Reicher, a middle school teacher who teaches television production, coding, and G Suite in New Jersey. Bruce and two other tech teachers co-wrote a book with ideas for teaching media production available in August. Bruce shares tips on building a PLN (professional development network) and his background in sports broadcasting.

This week Brett talks to Kyle Niemis, the co-creator ClassroomQ and an Edtech Coach and former Science teacher at South Brunswick School District in New Jersey. Kyle is passionate about flipped learning, a method of teaching where students can learn at their own pace watching videos.

Stephanie Howell, the IT coordinator for Pickerington School District in Ohio, shares her

experience training teachers during remote learning. Her district has 21 models of what next year

could look like and is preparing this summer for all possibilities. Stephanie turned to her

international Personal Learning Network for guidance when COVID derailed the school year.

On this episode of Tackling Tech Podcast, Brett McGrath speaks to Josh Bridges. Josh is a

STEM teacher, the IT coordinator for his district, and a parent in Michigan. He believes this

crisis is the chance for all teachers to embrace blended learning and utilize technology to

improve education.

On this episode of Tackling Tech Podcast, Brett McGrath speaks to Pearl Arredondo, Principal and one of

the founders of the San Fernando Institute for Applied Media, a successful pilot middle school in LA. In

2013, Pearl gave a Ted Talk about her difficult upbringing and passion for teaching. In this conversation,

Pearl shares her thoughts on Reform Education, reaching students in difficult situations, the present

challenges of remote learning, and using technology to educate.

On this episode of Tackling Tech Podcast, Brett McGrath speaks to Rachelle Dene Poth, a Spanish and STEAM teacher in PA who is also an attorney with a Masters degree in Instructional Technology in additional to being an author, podcaster, and blogger. She shares the changes she’s observed in the rapid transition to online learning. Rachelle encourages teachers to take risks and

embrace digital tools, because this unfortunate situation can be an opportunity for innovation in education.