My EdTech Life
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Jan. 10, 2023

Episode 165: The Future of Education: Learning in The Digital Space With Remio

Learn how to turn any space into a virtual learning institution! We explore the power of the RemioVR platform, a knowledge transfer and higher education use case designed to help you teach students around the world. Hear from Tom DuBois, Chief Product Officer at Remio, about learning in VR. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Guest: Tom DuBois
164
Jan. 7, 2023

Episode 164: Labster Virtual Labs: Empower The Next Generation of Scientists

Bonnie Nieves and SJ Boulton are joining me Saturday morning, and we'll show you how Labster Virtual Lab has taken education to the next level. This incredible platform combines cutting-edge simulations with real-world scenarios that let students acquire knowledge and gain experience that they would otherwise never be able to. It's a step forward in modern learning, so don't sleep - tune in to hear what it can do! Trust me; you don't want to miss out on this! --- Support this podcast: https://p...
163
Jan. 3, 2023

Episode 163: Novel Effect-Bringing Stories to Life

There's a new way to bring your favorite stories to life. With Novel Effect, you can listen to audiobooks with stunning visuals and sound effects that make you feel like you're right in the story. Novel Effect is the perfect app for you, whether you're a kid who loves to read or an adult who wants to recapture the magic of childhood. Listen to your favorite books with family and friends and experience them like never before. Join me as I welcome CEO Matt Hammersely, to the show. --- Support thi...
162
Jan. 2, 2023

Episode 162:Why AI Matters In Education - The Power of Artificial Intelligence

In this episode of My Ed Tech Life, I explore the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education. I will discuss how AI can provide a unique opportunity for learners and educators alike. I'll also share his ideas on how to use AI technology in curriculum, lesson planning, and content creation to help create personalized learning experiences for students. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Guest: Fonz Mendoza
161
Jan. 2, 2023

Episode 161: What’s Their Why? Exploring Motivation & Engagement in Learning

Daren is a highly accomplished and respected leader in education, with 23 years of experience as a teacher and ten years as a Senior Leader. He has led on various elements, including KS3, KS5, Curriculum, Data, and Assessment, and is currently the Academic Technologies Lead for Academies Enterprise Trust, one of the UK's largest Multi-Academy Trusts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Guests: Daren White , daree
160
Dec. 28, 2022

Episode 160: Transforming In-School Suspension

Are you tired of traditional in-school suspension programs that don't seem to work? Meet Johnathan, a special education teacher with over a decade of experience in the field. After seeing firsthand how current ISS programs were failing our most at-risk students, he decided to take matters into his own hands and create a successful program that addresses disciplinary, academic, and restorative needs. Johnathan's program has been a success on two different campuses, and now he's sharing his roa...
159
Dec. 27, 2022

Episode 159: Instructional Technology Coach: EdTech Thinker, Tinkerer and Coach

Jared is a Google for Education Certified Coach, Trainer, and Innovator. Jared is passionate about empowering teachers not to be afraid of technology integration in teaching and learning but to use it to innovate their practices to impact student learning in meaningful ways through coaching, mentoring, & speaking at conferences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Guest: Jared Johnson
158
Dec. 22, 2022

Episode 158: One Mission: Make Learning Accessible & Fun for All

Join me as I welcome Janelle to the show! In this episode, Janelle share their firsthand experience of what it takes to create learning environments that are equal parts accessible and enjoyable. Learn tools and techniques to help make learning easy, no matter the subject or difficulty level. Plus, discover advice on how to provide an inclusive experience so everyone feels included and involved in their education. Get ready to start your mission - tune in to this episode! Let's Connect on Twitt...
Guest: Jenallee
157
Dec. 21, 2022

Episode 157: Design & STEM: How To Grow a Passionate Community in Education

Tonight we are joined by Jason Reagin, M.Ed., Design & STEM: How to Grow a Passionate Community in Education. Explore the ins and outs of fostering meaningful relationships and developing an engaged community that loves learning. With Jason's guidance, you'll learn key strategies for growing engagement, developing trust, and encouraging collaboration with those around you. Let's Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life...
Guest: Jason Reagin
156
Dec. 20, 2022

Episode 156: ARVR Innovation: Exploring the Possibilities

Get ready to explore cutting-edge ARVR innovation and technology with Kevin Chaja! Hear about his co-creation of Moment AR, a revolutionary augmented reality tool for autism and mental health, followed by the release of Hippoe, an innovative, customizable card game for iOS and Android. Tune in for insight into where AR can take us next, and don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insight from one of its most knowledgeable experts. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the M...
Guest: Kevin Chaja
155
Dec. 17, 2022

Episode 155: Overcoming Dyslexia: From Struggling Student to Master's Degree

Stephanie LoFaro began a teaching career coaching the GED program and teaching ESL to adult learners at the community college level before moving into Tech to honor her Info Sys bachelor's degree. After six years of corporate, she began her journey into her M.Ed. program at Colorado State University, where she recently graduated! Her journey is unique because she grew up with dyslexia, and conquering a master's degree, especially in Education, was something she would NEVER have expected. Connec...
154
Dec. 15, 2022

Episode 154: Classcraft: Driving Learning Outcomes Through Intrinsic Motivation

It's an exciting time to talk to Shawn Young, CEO of Classcraft. Classcraft has already gained incredible success, revolutionizing the classroom experience with its groundbreaking tools and technologies. From providing new insights into student behavior to helping teachers create positive and engaging classroom cultures, it's no surprise that this innovative platform is being used by thousands of educators worldwide. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Lif...
Guest: Shawn Young
153
Dec. 13, 2022

Episode 153: gotLearning? Growth Over Time

Mike has been in education all his life either as a student, middle school teacher, K-12 technology professional developer, school district EdTech director, K-12 industry consultant and business development, educational publishing and professional development executive, middle school and high school teacher, librarian, and EdTech entrepreneur - actually in that order, Mike started Growth Over Time Learning (gotLearning) in 2020 based on the software he built to manage the learning conversations ...
152
Dec. 12, 2022

Episode 152: Ungrading: Focus On Learning and Not the Grade. A Doctoral Study Conversation.

This semester, Cesar and I have been working hard together as doctoral students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on our topic of study: ungrading. For those unfamiliar with the term, ungrading is a form of evaluation in which there are no grades or strict metrics; instead, feedback is open-ended and ongoing. It's something we both feel passionate about, inspired to share with others, and determined to explore further. We've been diving deep into this concept - discussing its possibil...
151
Dec. 3, 2022

Episode 151: Edupreneurship: What It Is, Why You Need It, and How to Start

Edupreneurship is the act of starting your own education-based business. It's a great way to make money while helping others learn, and it's a growing industry. I am joined by Dr. Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D., and we'll discuss what edupreneurship is, why you need it, and how to get started. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Ch...
150
Nov. 19, 2022

Episode 150: Click Record! Reasons You Should Start A Podcast

Lloyd is a podcaster who uses his platform to help people start their first podcast. He has a lot of useful advice for those who are interested in starting a podcast and he is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about podcasting. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! https://myedtechlife.myspreadshop.co...
Guest: Lloyd George
149
Nov. 5, 2022

Episode 149: Teacher Burnout. What It Is and What It Isn’t

Burnout is a very real issue for educators. It's important that we know what it isn't and how our school administration can help them combat the problem of teacher burnout so they don’t feel overworked or underserved in their profession. Join me as I speak to Kevin Leichtman about what we are seeing nationwide and how he has been helping teachers through his work. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy ...
148
Oct. 29, 2022

Episode 148: The Future Of Education: What Challenges Need To Be Addressed

It's clear that education is important to our society, but it's also clear that there are some challenges that need to be addressed to make sure everyone can get a quality education. In this episode, Jon Neal shares his perspective from both the standpoint of a former teacher and as the VP of an EdTech company. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bi...
Guest: Jon Neale
147
Oct. 18, 2022

Episode 147: Instructional Coaching: Impact People, Improve Instruction, Increase Success

Do you want to help your teachers be more successful? Instructional coaching is a great way to do just that! I am excited to be joined by Ashley Hubner, an instructional coach with over 10 years of experience. Ashley will be sharing her insights on what instructional coaching is, how it can benefit both teachers and students, and how to get started. I hope you'll join us for what promises to be a very informative conversation. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My Ed...
Guest: Ashley Hubner
146
Oct. 8, 2022

Episode 146: A Place They Love: Creating A Healthy School Culture

Elijah is from a family of educators, including his grandpa and my mom. He has nine years of teaching experience, currently working in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, and the author of the soon-to-be-released book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students”. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creati...
145
Oct. 4, 2022

Episode 145: Healing Burnout: Work-Life Balance

Maggie Perkins is a teacher advocate and a former classroom teacher of 8 years. She promotes work-life balance and healing burnout. Maggie is a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia studying teacher attrition, identity, and grief. She primarily creates teacher advocacy content on TikTok, where she is known as Millennial Ms. Frizzle. She recently launched the "Bad Teachers Club" podcast, where all things connected to the dumpster fire of American education are discussed weekly. Connect on T...
144
Sept. 27, 2022

Episode 144: College 1st Program! Career Exploration

Ernesto is focused on developing and implementing college and career success initiatives that significantly make a difference in the lives of students and their families. In 2013, Ernesto founded the College 1st Program in partnership with several school districts. The College 1st Program is focused on implementing career exploration sessions with academic enrichment hands-on activities and mentorship experiences for students and parents. The College 1st Team has worked with over 50,000 students...
143
Sept. 17, 2022

Episode 143: Strawbees! Fungineering in Education

Erik Thorstensson has a degree in mechanical engineering specializing in environmental product design and was awarded the Skapa Diploma in memory of Alfred Nobel in 2007, Sweden's most significant innovation award. He went to India and made the first connectors out of waste materials. He then created his first Strawbees prototype with kids at Kids Hack Day. Today he is the Chief Innovation Officer inventing and prototyping with his Product Development Team in Sweden and collaborating with teache...
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Sept. 10, 2022

Episode 142: Got Math? Making Math Viral

Jordan Orosco is in his fifth year of teaching at the same high school he attended. He teaches Algebra 1 and Leadership and is also the Activities Director at his school. When Covid started, he created a YouTube channel full of math tutorials and it's grown to over 300 videos across all his social media platforms. This past summer he also started creating Math Raps to help his students, which blew up and landed him on multiple interviews on TV and Radio! Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/...
Guest: Jordan Orosco