My EdTech Life
Sept. 1, 2024

Episode 214: Transforming Education: A Mission for Universal Accessibility

Episode 214: Transforming Education: A Mission for Universal Accessibility

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Ever felt the transformative power of technology in education? Dive into this episode of My EdTech Life where we're joined by the remarkable Ginger Dewey (https://twitter.com/gtdewey) . With a teaching legacy spanning 38 years across K12 and higher education, Ginger's dedication to the realm of…

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Sept. 1, 2024

Episode 213: The Future of AR/VR in Education

Episode 213: The Future of AR/VR in Education

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) 🔍 About This Episode:We will talk about Jaime's collaboration with Verizon Innovative Learning HQ! Discover how this free platform, backed by giants like Digital Promise, Discovery, and McGraw Hill, is changing the game for students in Title 1 schools across the US.Visit www.verizon.com/myedtechlife (http://verizon.com/myedtechlife) to…

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Sept. 1, 2024

Episode 212: Meeting Students Where They Are

Episode 212: Meeting Students Where They Are

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Alongside’s (https://www.alongside.care/) new model of tier 1 student support leverages technology to provide personalized interventions without overburdening faculty. We explore how this platform gives students 24/7 access to custom care plans, coaching, and community support based on their unique needs. Using technology to deliver robust…

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Sept. 1, 2024

Episode 211: The Evolving AI Classroom - Revisiting ChatGPT's Impact

Episode 211: The Evolving AI Classroom - Revisiting ChatGPT's Impact

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) The AI Classroom Evolves - Inside ChatGPT's Ongoing Impact Rejoin AI consultant William Grube (https://gruvyeducation.com/) for an exclusive look at the rapid evolution of education in the six months since ChatGPT rocked the classroom.William shares his frank observations from the frontlines of this AI-driven transformation.…

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Sept. 1, 2024

Episode 210: Enlight: Bridging the Gap Between Teachers and Students

Episode 210: Enlight: Bridging the Gap Between Teachers and Students

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join me for an inspiring conversation with 25-year-old Dieumerci (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dieumerci-christel/) , born in a refugee camp in Tanzania and determined to change the world. Please tune in to hear his journey to becoming an innovator and entrepreneur; he decided to close the gap between teachers…

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Sept. 1, 2024

Episode 207: Educational Transformation Through AI

Episode 207: Educational Transformation Through AI

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Adeel Khan (https://www.magicschool.ai) , an accomplished educator, visionary leader, and advocate for the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. With a background as a former teacher, founding principal, and school systems leader,…

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Sept. 1, 2024

Episode 206: From Music Stages to Classroom Pages: A Journey into EdTech Innovation

Episode 206: From Music Stages to Classroom Pages: A Journey into EdTech Innovation

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Get ready for an exciting episode of My EdTech Life as we sit down with the ever-dynamic Maxwell Roach (@JonAyvesTV) , founder of JonAyves Learning Club. This isn't your ordinary tutoring service - imagine kids as young as three mastering concepts like long division! Maxwell's…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 205: Transforming Education Through Purposeful Technology

Episode 205: Transforming Education Through Purposeful Technology

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) In episode 205 of the My EdTech Life podcast, we welcome Sophie Youngs, (https://twitter.com/levelupsophie) an experienced curriculum and technology integration coach passionate about making learning more engaging and inspiring through purposeful technology use. With over a decade of experience in education, Sophie has coached teachers…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 204: Empowering Teens for the Future: Inside the Pages of 'Brand Up'

Episode 204: Empowering Teens for the Future: Inside the Pages of 'Brand Up'

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join us for an insightful conversation with Stacey Ross Cohen (https://brandupbook.com/) and Jason Shaffer (https://sites.google.com/view/jasonshaffermybrandprofessor) , authors of "Brand Up: The Ultimate Playbook for College & Career Success in the Digital World." (https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Up-Ultimate-Playbook-College/dp/1637585381) In this episode, we delve into their modern playbook designed to equip…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 203: Enhancing SEL through Arts and STEAM Integration

Episode 203: Enhancing SEL through Arts and STEAM Integration

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join me for an inspiring episode with Michele Haiken, Ed.D. (https://theteachingfactor.wordpress.com/) , an experienced educator and advocate for EdTech and literacy. Michele shares her expertise in integrating design thinking, literacy, and STEAM to drive social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. Her recently published book, "Creative SEL," presents…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 202: Envisioning and Shaping Tomorrow's World

Episode 202: Envisioning and Shaping Tomorrow's World

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join us for an exciting episode with Lori Mazor (https://www.synthetivity.net) , an acclaimed architect and visionary who brings a unique perspective to education and business operations. Drawing on her extensive experience leading planning and design at top academic institutions, Lori shares her innovative approach to…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 201: Curipod: Streamlining Lesson Creation

Episode 201: Curipod: Streamlining Lesson Creation

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) In this episode, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing education with Eirik Heres Berre (https://twitter.com/BerreEirik) of Curipod. Discover how Curipod empowers teachers to create lessons in seconds and allows students to interact with them in a whole new way. From polls and word clouds…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 200: Empowering Student Voice Through Storytelling

Episode 200: Empowering Student Voice Through Storytelling

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tanya Avrith (https://twitter.com/TanyaAvrith) , Education Evangelist at Adobe. Tanya is a passionate advocate for student voices and believes in the power of storytelling in education. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of creativity, identity, and connection…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 199: Integrating AI Into Lesson Planning with Eduaid

Episode 199: Integrating AI Into Lesson Planning with Eduaid

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Thompson, a co-founder of Eduaide (https://www.eduaide.ai/) and a Social Studies teacher in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Thomas shares his insights on the latest trends in educational technology and how AI can be integrated into the classroom…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 198: Leveraging Technology for Student Success

Episode 198: Leveraging Technology for Student Success

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join us as we sit down with Bonnie Chelette (https://twitter.com/BonnieChelette) , an experienced educator with over 14 years of experience in the field. As the Director of Educational Technology at the Louisiana Department of Education, Bonnie is dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance student engagement,…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 197: Transforming Feedback into Actionable Steps

Episode 197: Transforming Feedback into Actionable Steps

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Get ready to revolutionize how you give feedback to your students with gotFeedback (https://feedback.gotlearning.com/) ! As part of gotLearning's Collaborative Learning System, gotFeedback is the first classroom teacher’s feedback tool built on OpenAI’s Large Language Model API. With gotFeedback, you can provide personalized and timely…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 196: Injecting Creativity Into Your Classroom

Episode 196: Injecting Creativity Into Your Classroom

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) As Adobe's Senior Director of Education Initiatives, Ben (https://forta.com/) has taught coding skills to over a million users and spends considerable time teaching, talking, and writing about creativity and digital literacy, and the future of education. He provides feedback to help shape the future direction…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 195: From Burnout to Building an AI Venture

Episode 195: From Burnout to Building an AI Venture

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) In this episode, I sit down with Elise Victor (https://pensight.com/x/elisevictor) , an AI expert, to explore her journey and experiences in the world of AI. From a career in banking and healthcare to pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Science, Elise shares her path to discovering…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 194: The AI Classroom: Transforming Education Through Conversations

Episode 194: The AI Classroom: Transforming Education Through Conversations

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) 🎙️ Dive into this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, where we chat with the inspiring Daniel Lopez, a passionate educator on a mission to revolutionize postsecondary outcomes for marginalized students. As the Managing Director at OneGoal Massachusetts, Daniel works tirelessly to empower students to…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 193: A Journey Through Creative Education & AI Magic

Episode 193: A Journey Through Creative Education & AI Magic

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join me as I welcome Amanda Fox (https://twitter.com/AmandaFoxSTEM) , an award-winning educator and author, as she shares her magical journey through innovative education, AI conversations, and augmented reality! This episode dives into how she harnesses technology to transform classrooms and inspires young minds with whimsical…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 192: Kami: The Ultimate Classroom Sidekick for Engaging Learning

Episode 192: Kami: The Ultimate Classroom Sidekick for Engaging Learning

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Meet Nicole Rennie (@NicoleRennieZA) , a Kami Teacher, Coach, and Mom passionate about technology's transformative power in education. With over 15 years of teaching and authoring content, she now champions Kami, an all-in-one classroom sidekick that supports teachers' unique teaching styles and makes learning accessible.…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 191: AI Education for the Next Generation

Episode 191: AI Education for the Next Generation

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) In this episode, I will be joined by Alex Kotran, founder of the AI Education Project (https://www.aiedu.org/) , to discuss the importance of preparing students for the age of artificial intelligence. We dive into the startling reality that the vast majority of students in the…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 190: Innovating Education with Generative AI

Episode 190: Innovating Education with Generative AI

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join me as I explore the fascinating world of generative artificial intelligence and its educational applications with Stefan Bauschard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bauschard-4b87589/) , an experienced Debate Coach and nonprofit leader. Stefan recently co-edited a 650-page volume featuring 32 authors with expertise in education, technology, and the law…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 189: The Power of Gratitude in Education

Episode 189: The Power of Gratitude in Education

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Discover the transformative power of gratitude in education with Lainie Rowell (https://www.lainierowell.com/) , an educator, keynote speaker, and author with over 25 years of experience in the field. In this interview, Lainie shares her insights on how gratitude can foster a positive learning environment and…

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