Not all struggling learners get identified at an early age - some slip through the cracks before they can get help. Listen to Ep.155 with Stephanie LoFaro as she shares her story myedtech.life/stephlofaro/ #MyEdTechLife #ChampioningChange #Education #Dyslexia
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…
“My journey as an educator led me to create Classcraft; the perfect tool for teachers who want their students to be intrinsically motivated in the classroom!” Listen to this amazing episode with Shawn Young, CEO of @classcraftgame! https://www.myedtech.life/classcraft/ #myedtechlife #classcraft #connect #learn #inspire #podcast #gamification
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…
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.…
It’s OK if other people don’t understand the amazing qualities that make you, YOU! Your uniqueness is your superpower and no one can take that away from you. It’s important to remember that what may seem strange or unfamiliar to other people highlights your individuality. Embrace all of your amazing…
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…
The world provides ample opportunities to expand and grow, even if some days it doesn't seem like it. There are always challenges and dreams to strive for, each taking us a step closer to achieving our goals. Whether we’re looking to reach a certain milestone or just achieve stability in…
Don't be afraid to try out something new, it'll push you to be more creative and may even help you find success where others have failed. That's why I'm committed to being the one who takes a different approach - the rewards are worth it! #myedtechlife #connect #learn #inspire #motivate…
Life is unpredictable and full of surprises - it’s impossible to predict what will happen in the future. We should always strive to make today our best day because that’s all we have control over. #myedtechlife #connect #learn #inspire #motivate #todayistheday #makethebestoftoday
Even if things don’t always go our way, recognizing these small pleasures can provide us with a much needed reminder of all the good we still have in our lives. #myedtechlife #connect #learn #inspire #motivation #findjoy
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.…
Just got my new @shure SE15 sound isolating headphones that are great for podcasting. #Shure #podcasting #myedtechlife #contentcreator
Looking forward to amplifying my creativity with some new tools. Looking forward to putting @DJI mic and gimbal to the test. #amplifycreativity #myedtechlife #DJI #contentcreation #podcaster #creators
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…
Check out my latest blog post! Burnout is a real thing and it can start with something as simple as a passionate commitment to something we care about. But it's not always easy to stay passionate and keep going when things start to feel tough. Read the full post here:…
I am having some fun this morning thanks to @AdobeForEdu and this wonderful animation tool that will certainly add some #awesomesauce to your presentations! Try it out on @AdobeExpress! express.adobe.com/express-apps/animate-from-audio #adobeeducationleader #adobecreativeeducator #adobeexpress
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…
Love my new stickers from @stickermule! #myedtechlife #connect #learn #inspire #stickers #stickermule #podcast #edupod #edupodcast
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…
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…
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…
What are some of the shifts you may be seeing in education? Will turnover still be an issue in the next couple of years? Listen to what @itsmrsperkins shares. 📺or🔊 to the full episode myedtech.life/maggie/ #myedtechlife #shiftineducation
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…