Josh Tovar will join me and share how the use of social media (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Periscope/Snapchat), allowed for the school’s report card to increase from a D- to B- in three years and earning state distinctions. The graduation rate increased by 8% and it could be seen that the campus Familia culture…
Dr. Morris is the Morehouse College’s 2021 Winner of the Vulcan Teaching Award of Excellence who launched her Advanced Inorganic Chemistry course in Virtual Reality in Spring of 2021 in the digital twin campus created by VictoryXR on the Engage Platform. She is a pioneer in this space as the…
Dennis Mathew is a husband, father, elementary school speech pathologist, singer-songwriter, and author. For over 20 years Dennis has had the joy and honor of working with children in public schools. His published works so far are “Bello the Cello”, “My Wild First Day of School”, and “How Grizzly Found…
Mike and Josh are cohosts of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast. Mike is an elementary teacher in Lansing, IL and Josh is a title I specialist in Mesa, AZ. Together they are working to share the punk rock mindset of passion, unity, and DIY with educators!
We will be joined by my great friend Matt Rhoads Ed.D. who has released his second book Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. He will also share what has happened professionally since his last appearance on our show. Please join us for this great…
In this episode, we will be joined by my great friend Jake Miller who is a great leader in the EdTech community. Jake is a learning enthusiast, podcast, and most importantly a husband and father. Join us for a great conversation as we speak with Jake about his passion for…
In this episode, we will be joined by Sue Tranchina an amazing educator that trains other education leaders on how to integrate technology to engage students through project-based learning and creating a culture of innovation in a classroom.
This is a replay of Episode 61: In this episode, we had the passionate and refreshingly honest Brian Aspinall on the show. Brian is a passionate educator that is on a mission to disrupt the work of education.
This is a replay for a great and inspiring show with my friend Mario The Maker Magician.
Nicte Cuevas is an award-winning Latina Brand Strategist and Graphic Designer who uses empathy-driven methods to evolve, invigorate, and amplify businesses’ unique brand positions. With roots in Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia, she has a deep love for cultural diversity, influencing her work. Nicte translates the complexities of color into purpose-driven…
Matthew Woods is the author of the children’s book series, I Wanna Be..., starring his son imagining different occupations he would like to grow up to be. Matthew is currently working on his first processing guide, The Sandbox Mentality: Empowering Leadership, and is the host of the Leading Out The…
In a world that's constantly changing, the only thing we can count on is change. In this video, I talk about three words that have helped me as an educator: improvise, adapt and overcome in my career and life.
As an educator for over 15 years, Jamie has constantly worked to improve her methods of teaching and believes the learning process should continue throughout one’s life. A lifelong passion for learning is at the heart of a life well lived and is the foundation for world-ready and able leaders…
Join host Alfonso Mendoza in a conversation with Massachusetts principals and podcast hosts of Unlock the Middle, Dean Packard and Chris Starczewski. We will be talking about their current role as principals and how they work to build a culture of excellence in their schools.
As an educator, I have found Twitter's ability to foster connections between peers invaluable in connecting my classroom learning objectives with the realities of our digital world. In this video, I will talk about some practical ways teachers can use Twitter for curricular and pedagogical innovation!
Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a NY-based touring family performer with an all-ages theater show and New York Times-recommended virtual experiences full of homespun magic, DIY robotics, and punk rock slapstick. It's magic through the lens of the Maker Movement! He has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC's Universal Kids,…
We all know that technology is changing our lives, and education is no exception. But what does this mean for the future of learning? How can we use new technologies to improve student achievement? And how do we make sure students are prepared for a world where technology will play…
Do you want to be a leader in EdTech? Learn how to take your learning and teaching skills from good to great with these 4 tips for becoming an EdTech Leader. Check out the blog post https://myedtechlife.medium.com/4-tips-for-becoming-an-edtech-leader-cc32d61525c0
Tim Cavey is a husband, stepfather of two, 8th-grade teacher, assistant principal, and the host of the Teachers on Fire podcast. In 2019, he completed a Master's in Educational Leadership degree that re-ignited his fire for teaching and put him on a new path of growth, professional reflection, and content…
I am a big fan of augmented reality and the possibilities that it offers educators in the learning process. Check out my blog post on how AR can bring back sweet memories. https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/augmented-reality-bringing-back-memories-8cb764609c2a
Al Kingsley is a successful entrepreneur and business owner, but he'll be the first to tell you that he's made every mistake in the book. In Episode 73 of My EdTech Life, Al Kingsley shares how mistakes are stepping stones to success. www.myedtech.life/73
Patrick Hausammann is a perpetual optimist and believer in the power of a #growthmindset to #failforward en route to creativity and innovation. He is the founder of http://UnisonEDU.org (a nonprofit to help schools with PD), co-founder of #EdcampNSV, and is also a Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Educator I &…
Al Kingsley’s 30-year career in technology is global and local. Globally, his company’s products run 18 million devices. Locally, Al serves on two Multi-Academy Trusts and a local School Governors’ Leadership Group in the UK. He is an expert on myriad educational topics but is most often asked to lend…
Math manipulatives are vital for the development of young math students. These tools allow students to better visualize and understand mathematical concepts. You can read the rest of my blog posts: https://myedtechlife.medium.com/