My EdTech Life
March 25, 2022

Reasons Teachers Are hesitant to adopt Technology in the Classroom

Reasons Teachers Are hesitant to adopt Technology in the Classroom

In this video, I share the top reasons why teachers are hesitant to adopt technology in the classroom. Read the full blog post! https://bit.ly/3Np2NzC Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit our Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF

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March 23, 2022

Professional Development: Expectations vs. Reality

Professional Development: Expectations vs. Reality

As a professional, it's important to continually develop and grow your skills. But what are the expectations vs. the reality of professional development? In this video, we explore the different aspects of professional development and how to make the most out of it. Read the full blog post! https://bit.ly/3wtYOfe Connect…

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March 18, 2022

What Can the Future of Teaching Look Like?

What Can the Future of Teaching Look Like?

We are living in a world where the line between reality and virtual reality is blurring. And yet, most of our classrooms today remain unchanged. Watch this video to learn more about what the future of teaching might look like when we have access to an immersive new world: The…

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Jan. 7, 2022

Inside the Principals Office

Inside the Principals Office

My great friend Charles Williams shared his perspective on what he perceives as counterproductive in education today. 📺or🔊to the full episode www.myedtech.life/charles/ #myedtechlife #connect #learn #inspire #podcast

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Dec. 28, 2021

Have you seen what you can do with the Adobe Creative Cloud Express Mobile App. #amplifycreativity

Have you seen what you can do with the Adobe Creative Cloud Express Mobile App. #amplifycreativity
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Dec. 23, 2021

Life on the Border and Bilingual Education

Life on the Border and Bilingual Education

Dr. Edith Treviño, also known as “Dr ET” is a professional education consultant. Dr. ET is also a dynamic storyteller, collector of stories, author, an advocate of language, wife, mother, and passionate educator who lives and teaches in La Frontera.

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Dec. 20, 2021

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming An Instructional Designer

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming An Instructional Designer

Dr. Luke Hobson is a Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT, an Online Instructor for SNHU, and the Founder of Instructional Design Institute. I’m also the author of the book, What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. It’s safe to say that his life is…

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Dec. 19, 2021

The Future of Learning With Augmented Reality

The Future of Learning With Augmented Reality

Steve Grubbs is the founder of VictoryXR, an education metaverse company. Working with higher education and K-12, VXR is creating synchronous learning classrooms in all subject areas.

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Dec. 16, 2021

Reflecting on 100 Episodes

Reflecting on 100 Episodes

Thanks to the support of my #PLF (Personal Learning Family), I have reached a podcasting milestone. It is an honor to be able to share with you some of my reflections and most memorable moments from the show. In addition, I am thrilled to have a great friend as the…

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Dec. 9, 2021

How To Create Meaningful Change?

How To Create Meaningful Change?

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. In his 20 plus years in the field of education, he has worked at all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator,…

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Dec. 2, 2021

Universal Design for Learning And Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Universal Design for Learning And  Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Katie Novak, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. With 19 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and ten published books, Katie designs and presents…

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Dec. 2, 2021

How Will the Metaverse Change Education?

How Will the Metaverse Change Education?

As we enter a new era of technological innovation, our educational systems must adapt with it; otherwise, a lot of our current educational practices run the risk of becoming obsolete. Full blog post: https://bit.ly/3luBS9d

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Nov. 26, 2021

Bonus Episode: Feedback Builds Community

Bonus Episode: Feedback Builds Community

Josh is a Title I Specialist in Mesa, Arizona. He is also the CRO (Chief Riffin' Officer) and co-host of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast. Josh believes that the punk rock mindset is perfect for education and the ideas of PASSION, UNITY, & DIY found in punk rock can create…

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Nov. 19, 2021

Building Community

Building Community

Ryan Scott hails from beautiful Western Ky! Most importantly, Ryan is a husband and dad. Professionally, he has been in education for 15 years within the elementary/high school levels. He’s been a classroom teacher, RTI specialist, elementary principal and currently, serves as the Assistant Principal at Webster County High School…

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Nov. 15, 2021

Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned

Hunter is a 3rd-year 7th-grade science teacher, mentor teacher, and creator of the education platform Ed Essentials. He hosts "The Ed Essentials Podcast" where he interviews education experts and reflects on his teaching experiences with the hopes of equipping educators to be their best.

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Nov. 8, 2021

Inside the Principal's Office

Inside the Principal's Office

Charles Williams has served in urban education for 15 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal while working with students in grades PK - 12. He has developed innovative programs and structures that have resulted in successful schools in both Indiana and Illinois. He has also presented and spoken…

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Nov. 7, 2021

Engaging Students Through the Power of Coding

Engaging Students Through the Power of Coding

Daphne McMenemy is an educator, author, and speaker. Her first book, Gracie, is based on her personal experiences in the classroom. Gracie is a young girl whose learning is brought to life when her teacher introduces her to coding and a new way of thinking. Daphne is committed to building…

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Nov. 3, 2021

Episode 94: Reimagining Learning

Episode 94: Reimagining Learning

More than ever we have discovered that alternative approaches to learning aid in the success of our students. Join us for The 7th Annual UTECH Conference, Reimagining Learning, to learn more about different ways to present instruction to students in a way that is invigorating, exciting, and engaging. 1. 1:00…

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Nov. 2, 2021

ARVR: Are You Ready for a New Reality?

ARVR: Are You Ready for a New Reality?

Bobby Carlton has dedicated his professional career to exploring how XR technology can be used to reshape how any industry could approach education, training, and engagement. Bobby is an AR/VR influencer and has been a speaking guest in VR environments such as AltspaceVR, Engage, Rec Room, and Mozilla Hubs.

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Oct. 21, 2021

Episode 93: Innovation & Leadership

Episode 93: Innovation & Leadership

We will be joined by Derek Tranchina Ed.D who is passionate about influencing schools and organizations by leveraging engaging, innovative, and empowering technology. He is also deeply committed to raising future leaders through targeted training, inventive professional development, tailored coaching, and 1:1 mentorship.

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Oct. 11, 2021

Episode 92: Why Do I Have to Learn This?

Episode 92: Why Do I Have to Learn This?

In this episode we are joined by Beau Neal who grew up in a small town with no aspirations of being an educator. However, he later founded an online school to help answer the age-old question, "Why do I have to learn this?"

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Oct. 7, 2021

Saturday Is for VR!

Saturday Is for VR!

Turning a classroom that was once in person into an online classroom was hard enough but turning that online classroom into a virtual reality classroom was another milestone imagined and realized by 4 professors at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. In order to elevate the minds and hearts of scholars…

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Oct. 5, 2021

Workplace Relationships

Workplace Relationships

In this show, Natalie Conway and Ashely White talk about the importance of workplace relationships. Workplace relationships can help improve collaboration, individual productivity and improve employee morale. Join us for a great conversation.

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Sept. 28, 2021

Coding to Kindness

Coding to Kindness

Valerie Sousa is a Kindergarten teacher at Meadow Brook School in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She began coding with her students three years ago and loved what she saw throughout the process. One thing Valerie noticed during coding time, in particular, was how much kindness her students showed toward one another.

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