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Oct. 5, 2020

Episode 26: My EdTech Life Presents: Esports with Chris Aviles

Joining us today is Chris Aviles who is a co-author of the highly anticipated book titled The Esports Education Playbook. Chris will talk to us about his experience in the world of Esports and how you can start a program in your district. Find us here Twitter: www.twitter.com/myedtechlife Instagram:www.instagram.com/myedtechlife Facebook:…

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Sept. 28, 2020

Episode 25: My EdTech Life Presents: Navigating the Toggled Term with Matt Rhoads, Ed.D.

Online learning, social distancing, staggered schedules, hyper hygienic standards, and blended learning are all new realities presented by the toggled term educators will need to overcome to reopen schools in the fall of 2020 and beyond. To address these new realities, Navigating the Toggled Term introduces educators to the new…

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Sept. 25, 2020

Empower App-#VIA20 Pitch

#VIA20 has been an amazing experience which has allowed me to learn how to design a solution for a problem that is near and dear to me. I work in a district with many Spanish speaking parents that want to help their children succeed, but they lack the digital literacy…

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Sept. 18, 2020

Visit Our Online Store

The My EdTech Life Store is now live. Stop by our stores and check out all our merchandise. Visit is at https://bit.ly/myedtechlifestore

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Sept. 16, 2020

My EdTech Life Promo

Share our channel to check out great interviews with wonderful educators that innovate and inspire through their practice. This show is about connecting educators one show at a time! You can follow us on Twitter @MyEdTechLife Instagram @MyEdTechLife Twitch @MyEdTech

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Sept. 15, 2020

Episode 01: My EdTech Life Presents: Remote Learning In The Time of COVID-19 with Dr. Rene Corbeil.

In this episode we interview Dr. Rene Corbeil Ed.D from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Corbeil is the head of the Educational Technology program and oversees the EdTech Doctoral Specialization. Find us here Twitter: www.twitter.com/myedtechlife Instagram:www.instagram.com/myedtechlife Facebook: www.facebook.com/myedtechlife My EdTech Life is fueled by caffeine. Buy us…

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Sept. 15, 2020

Episode 02: My EdTech Life Presents: Teacher PD: How to Train Teachers During Social Distancing

In this episode, we interview Omar and Fely Lopez. This EdTech couple is full of energy, passion, and love. In this show, they share how they have been able to offer Teacher PD during this time of social distancing. Find us here Twitter: www.twitter.com/myedtechlife Instagram:www.instagram.com/myedtechlife Facebook: www.facebook.com/myedtechlife My EdTech Life…

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Sept. 15, 2020

Episode 4: My EdTech Life Presents:The Importance of Twitter Chats and Becoming a Connected Educator

In this show we interviewed James Varlack and Instructional Technology Specialist who with the help of his lovely wife moderate the #RGVEduChat. If you are interested in starting a Twitter Chat, this episode is definitely one that is worth listening too. James speaks with us about the preparation that goes…

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Sept. 15, 2020

Episode 05: My EdTech Life Presents: Surfing the 5C's with Wakelet.

James Davis from Wakelet joined us for a great chat about the origins of Wakelet, the educational impact, the partnerships, and what is to come. Find us here Twitter: www.twitter.com/myedtechlife Instagram:www.instagram.com/myedtechlife Facebook: www.facebook.com/myedtechlife My EdTech Life is fueled by caffeine. Buy us a cup of coffee to keep us working…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 06: My EdTech Life Presents :Remote Learning with Merge EDU

Remote Learning is a term that is now part of our daily vocabulary as educators. On this show we speak to Stephanie Lyons from Merge EDU about their amazing augmented reality learning platform. Merge EDU has many great lessons built into the platform that can help students learn visually and…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 07: My EdTech Life Presents: BadgEdTech with Rachel Coathup

In this episode, we welcome Google Innovator Rachel Coathup who shares her wonderful innovator project that is helping so many educators find wonderful PD all in one place. BadgEdTech offers a one-stop-shop for educators to go directly to a training platform where they can earn badges, accreditation, and certifications. Rachel…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 08: My EdTech Life Presents: Aulas Conectadas con Google Innovator Pedro Aparicio-Español

Pedro Aparicio, Google Innovator de la Ciudad de México, se unió a nuestro programa para compartir sobre la importancia de aulas conectadas. Pedro compartió sus experiencias con poder conectar a sus alumnos con aulas a nivel internacional y cómo eso ha dado a sus alumnos la capacidad de aprender y…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 09: My EdTech Life Presents: Video Creation for Remote Learning with Bruce Reicher

On this show, we Bruce Reicher and I discussed several topics regarding content creation during these times of remote learning. It was great to hear the great things he does that helped his workflow through the use of video. Bruce and I also shared several tools such as WeVideo and…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 10: My EdTech Life Presents: A Good Digital Citizen with Marialice Curran.

Marialice Curran Ph.D. joined our show and shared so many wonderful resources with us regarding Digital Citizenship. She also made a big announcement on our show regarding the #DigCitSummit being held October 12-16 of this year. She also shared how the importance of learning together as a community about Digital…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 11: My EdTech Life Presents Short & SUITE's Daren White and Ben Moore

On this episode we were joined by the Short & SUITE crew and we enjoyed a great chat about all things quarantine, wellness, and tech. Daren and Ben joined us all the way from Essex in the U.K. and they definitely came equipped with great material for some laughs but…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 12: La Formación de Docentes Usando Las Herramientas de G Suite. (Español)

En este episodio de My EdTech Life Javier Balan y yo hablamos de cómo está ayudando a formar profesores en su comunidad en Cuidad Obregón con herramientas de G Suite. También compartió una gran iniciativa que la Secretaria de Educación Publica está haciendo al ofrecer formación de Certificación de Nivel…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 13: Mental Health & Wakelet with Toby Doncaster

We had a great time with Google Trainer, Innovator, and now a Wakelet Ambassador, Toby Doncaster. Toby shared how he uses Wakelet with his students at the vocational college he works at. Toby engaged his learners through the use of Wakelet thanks to the built-in resources on the platform such…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 14: Tech Tools, and Libraries With Kristina Holzweiss

On this episode of My EdTech Life, we are joined by the amazing Kristina Holzweiss. He had a great chat about our backgrounds growing up, maker movement resources, the importance of student creation, portfolios. Kristina also shares her passion for libraries and technology and how libraries can be an excellent…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 15: Tech Integration and Libraries with Karina Quilantan-Garza

We had an amazing chat with possibly the most energetic Librarian that I know. Her passion and knowledge of how to integrate technology through a remote environment is amazing. Karina's passion will be transmitted through this show and it will definitely motivate you to continue to learn. In this show,…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 16: My EdTech Life Presents: #VIA20 Edition

On this show we talked to several #VIA20 applicants shared their experience of the Google Innovator application process. We all opened up and shared our passions, our struggles and our How Might We...statements and we also share advice for future applicants. We all opened up and shared our stories and…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 17: My EdTech Life Presents Chris Nesi Host of @HouseofEdTech Podcast

We had an amazing chat with Chris Nesi regarding EdTech and Podcasting. Chris shared his distance learning experience with us and how he found ways to connect with his students through this time. Find us here Twitter: www.twitter.com/myedtechlife Instagram:www.instagram.com/myedtechlife Facebook: www.facebook.com/myedtechlife My EdTech Life is fueled by caffeine. Buy us…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 18: Vlogging & Blogging with Stephanie Galvan Russell

We had an amazing chat with Stephanie Galvan Russell a.k.a @lispylibrarian about how you can get started vloggin & blogging. Stephanie shared with us how she started blogging and how she did not let her lisp get in the way of putting herself out there for many to view. She…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 19: Google Innovator & Book Illustrator Jennifer Leban

We had an amazing show with Google Innovator & Book Illustrator Jennifer Leban. Jennifer shared her Google Innovator journey and project called ResetEDU which is a web series designed to motivate, empower, and inspire teachers to embrace new ideas for learning and teaching. She also shared the Illustrated book called…

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 20: Content Creation & Exercising Your Creative Muscles with Al Thomas

This week we had a great time talking about content creation and exercising our creative muscles with Al Thomas. Has served in various capacities in the field of education and has the ability to bring his creativity to new heights because of his experience. Al encourages us to simply create…

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