My EdTech Life
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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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 188: Empowering the Modern Classroom

Episode 188: Empowering the Modern Classroom

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join me for an exciting chat with Tim Belmont (https://twitter.com/tbelmontedu) , a high school Technology Specialist and Language Arts Teacher from Rutherford, New Jersey. Discover how he integrates podcasting into his Public Speaking curriculum, empowers students with technology, and supports fellow educators as an ISTE…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 187: Crafting Engaging Classroom Moments with AI

Episode 187: Crafting Engaging Classroom Moments with AI

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join me as I welcome, Logan Greenhaw (https://twitter.com/logancgreenhaw) , 8th Grade English Language Arts teacher, and innovative mind behind Auto Classmate. He shares his inspiring journey from thru-hiker and freelance web developer to full-time teacher and creator of a cutting-edge AI-powered platform for educators. Discover…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 186: Navigating the AI-Driven Classroom

Episode 186: Navigating the AI-Driven Classroom

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join us in this eye-opening episode as we dive into the world of AI and education with William Grube (https://twitter.com/Gruvy_edu) , a Computer Science master's student at North Dakota State University. William has been on a mission to explore the impact of AI on teaching…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 185: Behind the Scenes at Kami

Episode 185: Behind the Scenes at Kami

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Stein (https://twitter.com/MrSteinOnline) , the Head of Teacher Success at Kami and a former English teacher with experience teaching high school in Louisiana, USA. With over ten years of experience as an education consultant, Marcus is passionate about…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 184: Imposter Syndrome and Determination

Episode 184: Imposter Syndrome and Determination

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join us in this episode as we chat with Melissa Summerford (https://twitter.com/SummerfordStars) , a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator and Teacher Success Champion at Kami, about overcoming imposter syndrome and staying determined in the education industry. With over 16 years of experience, Melissa shares her…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 183: Empowering Teachers With Technology

Episode 183: Empowering Teachers With Technology

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Adam Juarez (https://techcoachjuarez.blogspot.com/) , a dedicated Technology Integration Consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. With 17 years of experience as a middle and high school US and World History Teacher and Technology Integration Coach, Adam has made…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 182: Keeping the Focus on Practice Over Product

Episode 182: Keeping the Focus on Practice Over Product

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Looking to transform your teaching and learning experience through effective tech integration? Look no further than tonight's podcast episode featuring Jed Stefanowicz (https://twitter.com/Stefanowicz135) , Digital Learning Coach, in Walpole, Massachusetts. With over 25 years of experience in elementary education and a passion for building staff…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 181: Everyday Is Day 1

Episode 181: Everyday Is Day 1

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Join me on this inspiring episode of My EdTech Life as I chat with Brandarius (https://www.brandariusjohnson.com/) , a suicide survivor who shares his deeply moving story of hope and resilience. Discover how his personal mantra, "Everyday Is Day 1," is helping him and thousands of…

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