The Tech Flush

Students are already encountering AI, but are we actually talking with them about how to use it? In this episode, Josh sits down with Colby Burris to talk about moving beyond simply allowing or blocking AI and helping students think about what it gives them. From questioning responses to checking information and knowing when AI […]

One hundred episodes in, there are more tools for teachers than ever—but that doesn’t mean you need to use all of them. In this episode, Josh shares a few tools that continue to stand out because of what teachers and students can actually do with them. From student thinking and feedback to accessibility, AI, and […]

Students can create an incredible video, presentation, or project—but that doesn’t always tell us what they learned. In this episode, Josh explores what happens when we look beyond the finished product and ask students to explain, use, connect, and show their learning. Sometimes one simple question after the project is finished can tell us more […]

The students who raise their hands aren’t always the only ones who know the answer. In this episode, Josh explores how small changes in the way we ask students to respond can give every student a chance to show what they know. Using Wayground presentations, embedded questions, and built-in accommodations, teachers can hear from more […]

Accommodations matter, but delivering them consistently can be difficult in a busy classroom. In this episode, Josh explores how Wayground can make that easier by building supports like read aloud, extended time, translation, and display adjustments directly into the learning experience. Students get the support they need without being singled out, while teachers can spend […]

What happens to student thinking after the bell rings? In this episode, Josh explores how a small digital addition to something as familiar as a gallery walk can give learning somewhere to go. By creating a space where students can share, revisit, and build on their thinking, a classroom activity can become a conversation that […]

When something isn’t working in the classroom, it’s easy to focus on the student or the behavior. But sometimes the system around them is what needs to change. In this episode, Josh and Stephanie Howell talk about classroom management, building routines over time, and helping students develop skills they may not have yet. From simple […]

In this episode, Josh sits down with Stephanie Howell to discuss design thinking and what happens when we stop jumping straight to the solution. Stephanie shares how listening, generating different ideas, testing them, and being willing to adjust can change the way we approach problems. They also explore what happens when students become part of […]

With new tools, platforms, and AI showing up constantly, it can be easy to focus on the technology. But the most powerful thing in the classroom is still the teacher. In this episode, Josh explores the questions teachers ask, the relationships they build, and the moments when they adjust because students need something different. Technology […]

Students can complete assignments, answer questions, and earn grades without ever truly communicating what they understand. In this episode, Josh explores why student voice matters and how giving students opportunities to explain their thinking can deepen learning. Through practical classroom examples and tools like Adobe Express, Padlet, and Seesaw, he shares simple ways to make […]