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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 139: Get Inspired! Innovation Lead & Authorship

Episode 139: Get Inspired! Innovation Lead & Authorship

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Yaritza is currently an Educator Innovation Lead (EIL) at Flip, Microsoft. Her overall mission is to provide an array of strategies and resources that spark critical thinking and meaningful conversations in and out of the classroom. She is also the author of McKenzie's Time Machine…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 138: Got Language? eTwinz Spanish Academy

Episode 138: Got Language? eTwinz Spanish Academy

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) The Herraez twins, Alberto and Mario are international consultants who left their job in Utah to focus on starting up an education company. They founded the eTwinz Academy with one intention: to provide learners around the world with high-quality courses that will excite them about…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 137: Get Connected! Community Engagement

Episode 137: Get Connected! Community Engagement

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Dr. Roland Rios currently serves as the Edlio Brand Advocate. Prior to joining the Edlio family, Dr. Rios served as Director of Technology for the Ft. Sam Houston Independent School District. During his 30-year career in education, was a math teacher, high school assistant principal,…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 136: Got Leadership? Principalship, Podcasting and Flipboard

Episode 136: Got Leadership? Principalship, Podcasting and Flipboard

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) William Jeffery received his Bachelor's degree in Biology Pre-Med and a Master’s degree in Counseling Education from Prairie View A&M University. William earned a second Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Stephen F. Austin University. William is currently the Principal at Columbia High School in…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 135: Got Leadership? Not Your Average Principal

Episode 135: Got Leadership? Not Your Average Principal

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Ashley Markham is a principal of a Jr/Sr high school in Michigan where she serves her students and staff with a different approach to leadership than most school administrators. She prides herself on uplifting and supporting teachers so they can best support their students. She…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 134: Get Streamlined! Finding The Learner Within

Episode 134: Get Streamlined! Finding The Learner Within

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Ian has an unconventional but extremely effective approach to excavating the incredible learner that exists in each student he works with. He’s the author of The Tutor Bible: Learning to Learn Again, where he details his philosophy and illustrates the overlooked reality that every great…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 133: Seeing Double! Teachers, Mentors and Conference Presentors

Episode 133: Seeing Double! Teachers, Mentors and Conference Presentors

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Morgan and Taylor are passionate about teaching and learning, not only to their students but to new and veteran teachers as well. They are mentor teachers to University education majors and enjoy speaking at conferences and professional development opportunities when given the chance. Connect on…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 132: Creative Leadership: Transform Possibilities Into Products That can Change Lives

Episode 132: Creative Leadership: Transform Possibilities Into Products That can Change Lives

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Andrew's focus is on EDUCANLE LLC, his social enterprise that creates game-based interventions to enhance the communicative competence of K-12 students and help educators balance the needs of intervention and enrichment in their respective schools. Andrew is proud to have EDUCANLE LLC partner with The…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 131: Get Podcasting! Helpful Tips on How to Start Podcasting and Creating Content

Episode 131: Get Podcasting! Helpful Tips on How to Start Podcasting and Creating Content

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Dylan Schmidt is the creator of Digital Podcaster and the founder of Podcasting Academy. He helps people of all backgrounds confidently share their message with the world. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 129: Get Techie! Technology Can Empower, Engage and Equip.

Episode 129: Get Techie! Technology Can Empower, Engage and Equip.

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Kevin has been an educator or serving educators for over 38 years. Kevin's undergraduate degree is from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst where he majored in Multicultural Education. His Master's Degree in Education Administration is from the University of Massachusetts/Lowell. He served as a classroom teacher…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 128: Go Gradeless! When Students Focus On Learning, They Achieve Great Things

Episode 128: Go Gradeless! When Students Focus On Learning, They Achieve Great Things

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Dave is a husband, father, science teacher, author, blogger, and podcaster from NJ. He has been performing action research on instructional design and assessment practices for the past 7+ years. David shares district successes in moving to alternate assessment methods that promote learning rather than…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 127: Get Techie! Helping Educators Implement Technology

Episode 127: Get Techie! Helping Educators Implement Technology

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Lois Alston is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Long Branch School District in Long Branch, NJ. She completed her 5th year in this role and she has been in education for 20 years. She is passionate about implementing a variety of EdTech platforms to…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 126: Get Connected! Connecting Learning To The Real World

Episode 126: Get Connected! Connecting Learning To The Real World

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Zach Rondot is a passionate fourth-grade teacher in Troy, Michigan. His mission is to teach students the 21st-century skills, mindsets, and attributes that will help them succeed long after they leave his classroom. In 2019, Zach was named the Troy School District Elementary Teacher of…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 125: Get Techie! So You Want to Be An EdTech Coach?

Episode 125: Get Techie! So You Want to Be An EdTech Coach?

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Roxi Thompson currently serves as an EdTech Coach for the Washington Elementary School District in Glendale, Arizona. In this role, she focuses on working 1:1 with teachers to drive impactful technology use. Roxi spent the majority of her time this year supporting teachers in the…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 124: Get Techie! From Classroom to EdTech

Episode 124: Get Techie! From Classroom to EdTech

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Scott Nunes is an energetic ELA Teacher turned Edtech Coach, Consultant, and now district Engagement Advocate for Canva! This aspiring author has a zeal for Design, AR/VR, 3D Printing, and PBL. He builds on his 20+ years as a freelance Graphic Designer to bring real-world…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 123: Get Techie! Foster a Caring Classroom Community With Technology

Episode 123: Get Techie! Foster a Caring Classroom Community With Technology

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Alex Isaacs is an 8th-grade math teacher at Red Bank Middle School with seven years of full-time teaching experience. He is passionate about providing engaging content for students and teachers alike and specializes in multiple ed-tech platforms/tools. He believes in forming strong connections with his…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 122: Get Googley! Google for Education Anywhere School 2022

Episode 122: Get Googley! Google for Education Anywhere School 2022

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Morgan is a Product Marketing Manager with Google for Education, launching Chrome OS, Google Workspace for Education and Google Classroom products and features. Prior to joining Google, Morgan taught kindergarten with Teach for America in Dallas, Texas, where she developed a deep empathy, passion for,…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 121: Get Techie! Serving Others and Building Relationships Through EdTech

Episode 121: Get Techie! Serving Others and Building Relationships Through EdTech

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) EdTech can be so much more than just a tool to help us get our work done. It can be a powerful way to connect with others and build relationships that help us learn and grow. In this episode, John Woodward shares how he has…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 120: Get Techie! From Classroom to EdTech

Episode 120: Get Techie! From Classroom to EdTech

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Amber Trout, M.Ed. has been in education for the past 11 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator. She formerly held roles as a K-8 educator, STEM Computer Coding Teacher, and Instructional Coach in Colorado, but now she works at Pear Deck/GoGuardian as the Advocates…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 119: Get unStandardized! Student Intellectual Immersion Smothered by Assessement

Episode 119: Get unStandardized! Student Intellectual Immersion Smothered by Assessement

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Chad Pettit is a high school English teacher, Army veteran, fiction author, and poet. He has a master’s degree in English with an emphasis on rhetoric and composition. As a father and teacher, he has witnessed his children and students suffer from the anxiety of…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 118: Get Techie! Leveraging Technology for Personal & Professional Growth

Episode 118: Get Techie! Leveraging Technology for Personal & Professional Growth

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Steve Martinez is a passionate social science teacher with a fervor for Edtech. He empowers his students through Flipped Classroom and Project-Based Learning. Steve holds his M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction. CUE awarded him the Emerging Teacher of the Year (2022). Most recently, Steve accepted…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 117: Get Developed! Let Your Light Shine: Talent Development

Episode 117: Get Developed! Let Your Light Shine: Talent Development

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Coral specializes in creating and facilitating engaging learning experiences for in-person, blended, and virtual settings. She has facilitated training and spoken at conferences and events from the local to international level. Coral enjoys finding solutions to problems and loves to explore the dynamics of talent,…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 116: Get Fried! EdTech Professional Development

Episode 116: Get Fried! EdTech Professional Development

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Amy founded, friEdTechnology (fried Technology) serves educators across the United States with the best edtech professional development available. When you learn with Amy and her team, you’ll understand why “friEdTechnology,” because everything is better fried. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Episode 115: Get Eduprotocoled! Support Learners Through Adaptive Learning

Episode 115: Get Eduprotocoled! Support Learners Through Adaptive Learning

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2395968/open_sms) Jon shares, speaks and leads educational professional learning for educators internationally. Jon has been named a County Teacher of the Year, 2019 Top 100 Educational Influencer, an NBSA 20 to Watch Educator, an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator. Jon is the co-author of The…

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