The Tech Flush

We are rocking and rolling as always, as host Josh prepares to head to Texas for TCEA! This episode is a “quick hit” version of our new Potty PD series—the bite-sized tech tips you usually find posted around schools—brought straight to your ears.

Welcome to The Tech Flush, your go-to podcast for quick, actionable EdTech tips that fit into your busy school day. Hosted by Josh, an educator who believes tools are only as good as the impact they have on students, this show dives into the latest in AI, classroom programs, and creative teaching strategies. From deep […]

Host Josh continues the writing series with Leann Klepzig, Secondary ELA Coordinator for Bradley County Schools. They dive deep into why writing—at the secondary level—is the key to critical thinking and how the process is naturally linked to reading (“Reading is breathing in and writing is breathing out”). Leann shares creative strategies for getting students […]

Josh is joined by education leader Jeffrey C. Riley, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Day of AI—the MIT-born nonprofit spearheading the Responsible AI for America’s Youth campaign. Riley, the former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and former Superintendent/Receiver of the Lawrence Public Schools, shares his no-nonsense perspective. Through the work of the […]

Before we can use AI to make learning better, we have to understand the basics ourselves. In this episode of The Tech Flush, Josh and Elizabeth Kaylor an Elementary Supervisor for Bradley County Schools talk about why a strong foundation—whether it’s writing, lesson planning, or teaching itself—is essential before turning to AI. It’s all about […]

Is AI the disruption educators have been waiting for—or a challenge we weren’t ready for? In this episode of The Tech Flush, we explore how AI is reshaping schools, teaching, and learning. From personalized learning paths and reimagined assessments to the evolving role of teachers, we dive into the opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions AI […]

In this episode of The Tech Flush, Josh sits down with Bradley County Schools K–5 literacy coordinator Amanda McDonald to explore why writing is essential in elementary school and how it helps students think, communicate, and succeed across subjects. They discuss how technology—from spellcheck and voice-to-text to Google Docs—can support young writers, and explore how […]

In this episode of The Tech Flush, we explore how ChatGPT can supercharge your workflow—not by doing the work for you, but by helping you craft the right prompts. From Magischool to Wayground, SchoolAI, and beyond, discover how educators can use ChatGPT to design better inputs, adapt lesson plans, and meet diverse student needs. It’s […]

In this episode, we dive into the big question every educator faces: How do you choose the right program—especially with AI tools everywhere? I share why it’s important not to shy away, but to lean in—exploring, experimenting, and even completing a program’s training or course to see what truly fits your classroom needs

In this episode of The Tech Flush, we dive into the power of mail merge for teachers and schools. From using Autocrat to automatically generate personalized certificates, letters, and student documents, to harnessing Canva’s bulk create feature to instantly design customized graphics, we break down how these tools save time and make personalization effortless. Whether […]