My EdTech Life

We had a great conversation with Bonnie Chelette this morning where we talked about Google Innovator, work and projects and how pivots are not always a bad thing. Get to know Bonnie a little better and why she is a well known global leader in education. Questions we covered.What’s the biggest challenge you have with your specific role right now and how are you going to overcome it?What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had in the last few months and why?How do you continue to learn in order to stay on top of things within your role?What’s been the biggest failure in the last year and why do you think that happened?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Today, I had the opportunity to interview my great friend Stephanie Rothstein. Stephanie is a passionate educator and leader that is making waves in the education community. Today I had the opportunity to have a nice conversation with Stephanie to and hear about her passion for education and her future projects. Here are the questions that we covered. 1. What is one thing you wish you knew when you started your career?2. If you don't mind sharing, what is your biggest failure and what did you learn from it?3. What advice would you give someone wanting to pursue a similar career as you or experience. (we can relate it to work, or Innovator or anything specific here).4. What have been some of the best resources that have helped you along the way?5. Who have been the three people most influential to you? (This could be career or personal)6. What is a common myth about your professional or personal life that you want to debunk? (gives you the opportunity to pick a myth that you think needs to be addressed, could be professional or personal)7. If you could step into my shoes, what would you have asked yourself that I didn't? This is a free-for-all where you can take a minute or two to all about anything you want.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

On this episode Samantha Shaffner shared some #AwesomeSauce on Wakelet and Edulastic. This is an episode that you will find helpful and useful and she provided some amazing resources. Follow Samantha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamanthaShaffn2https://chromebookapphub.withgoogle.com/ideas/simulated-student-twitter-chathttps://edulastic.com/blog/journey-to-implement-common-assessment/https://blog.wakelet.com/2020/01/09/collaboration-confidence-and-citizenship-student-responses-to-wakelet/https://blog.wakelet.com/2018/11/13/how-wakelet-can-transform-the-classroom-for-teachers-and-students/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

In this episode Dr. Rene Corbeil, professor, and author, from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will join us as we talk about microlearning, what it is, what it isn't, and the benefits that it has on learning.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Luis has been in education for over 20 years, he now has students that are children of former students which makes him feel ancient. He’s the Technology Integrator for Colegio Marymount in Barranquilla, Colombia. He’s a recent Google Certified Innovator (NYC19!) and lives life to the mantra:  Work smarter not harder, Which he tries to instill in his students and fellow teachers.On this episode we talk about how to find that balance between work and home life. Luis shared his experience with us and showed us that things are not any different in Colombia as they are here in the states. Check out this great and honest conversation and we hope that it will help and inspire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

In this show we get to have a genuine and honest conversation with the amazing Tisha Poncio. We talked about the importance of relationships, creativity, tech and empowering students and more. You won't want to miss this great and inspiring conversation that will allow you to learn more about my friends passion for education. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Deborah Zeman is a Digital Learning & Library Media Specialist, who has worked in education for over 20 years and is passionate about education. On this episode Deborah and I share some of our favorite tools such as Wakelet, Book Creator and TikTok amongst other great conversation centered around creativity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

After 11 years as a Primary School Teacher with a specialism in Computing and Maths, Cat became a freelance EdTech consultant with the goal of supporting schools in teaching computing as well as using technology affectively to support teaching and learning. As a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Innovator, Cat likes to be at the forefront of technology and it's use in schools & is passionate about supporting educators around the world and has travelled to Brazil, Dubai and around the UK & US sharing her thoughts. When COVID changed the educational landscape, Cat took the opportunity to empower teachers to talk about their mental health and reduce stigma by opening the Global GEG Mental Health Staffroom, currently open on Sundays at 8pm GMT.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Claudio is a digital media consultant based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and currently Digital Designer at Burleson ISD. He is passionate about fostering creativity in the classroom and using digital tools to engage learners. In addition, he enjoys helping individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners build their design and build their brands. Claudio is an Adobe Spark Ambassador and Adobe Education Leader. He has presented at various national and regional conferences including ISTE, SXSWEdu, FETC and TCEA. Claudio has also been featured in various magazines including Toggle and EdTech Magazine.  He is also experienced in social media management, something he learned to do as part of his digital media consulting company,  I Am Claudius.  Claudio is an avid photographer and videographer. He is a YouTuber, professional musician, a master woodworker and cyclist.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

AJ Bianco opens up and shares his passion for education and his transition from classroom teacher to an administrative role. AJ and I also talk about his inspiring podcast called The ReflectED Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show