Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

How do you share resources with students? In this episode, we'll focus on what happens after you find the very best resources to share with students. You'll also hear about nine digital tools to help educators build a resource collection for students. So whether you have ten great resources on endangered species to share with your fourth graders or a dozen tutorial videos to share with your eleventh graders, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/02/14/resource-collection-202/ Sponsored by my Amazon Influencer Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-105a1d3e Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

Can teachers use the popular AI tool ChatGPT to save time? In this episode, I share seven ways you can start using ChatGPT tomorrow to save time completing your daily tasks inside and outside of the classroom. If you're looking for ways to use this innovative technology to accelerate your workflow and work smarter, not harder, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/02/07/things-teachers-can-do-with-chatgpt-201/ Sponsored by my Amazon Influencer Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-105a1d3e Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

In this episode, I chat with Shuang Ji, CEO of Deledao, about how innovative technology in schools can help K-12 students master digital self-regulation to improve learning and increase productivity. You'll also hear how to use artificial intelligence to block digital distractions, manage digital learning environments, and help students and teachers maximize their time in the classroom. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/02/05/digital-distractions-bonus/ Sponsored by Deledao: http://www.deledao.com Follow Deledao on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deledaohq Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

In this episode, Katharine Hsu, educator and founder of All the Write Colors, joins for a conversation about how teachers can adapt writing activities to meet the needs and interests of their students. You'll also hear plenty of creative, flexible, and diverse strategies to motivate and celebrate writers of all skill levels with and without digital tools. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/31/encouraging-creativity-200/ Sponsored by my FREE planner pages: http://classtechtips.com/planner Follow Katharine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewritecolors Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Martin Saunders, CEO of EdShed, along with Maggie Moosvi, Curriculum Director of EdShed, to hear from these former educators about the science of reading and the exciting ways technology can support effective spelling instruction in the classroom. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/29/spelling-technology-bonus/ Sponsored by EdShed: https://www.spellingshed.com/ Follow EdShed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpellingShed Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/

In this episode, educator and author Carrie Rogers-Whitehead joins to discuss the meaning of digital citizenship, including how to embed this practice across diverse learning environments and subject areas. You'll hear how her book Deepening Digital Citizenship, with co-author Dr. Vanessa Monterosa, promotes equitable access to all students and guides the process of crafting inclusive policies to promote digital citizenship systemwide. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/24/meaning-of-digital-citizenship-199/ Sponsored by my planning pages: http://classtechtips.com/planner Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

In this episode, we dive into how introducing keyboard shortcuts to students is actually teaching a "lifelong" tech skill. Plus I share tips and resources to help any teacher get started. If you want to ensure that your students have skills they can use to navigate digital spaces efficiently, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/17/keyboarding-shortcuts-198 Sponsored by VIZOR: https://vizor.cloud/monica Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

In this episode, Scott Gill, CEO of Trafera, joins to chat about 2023 EdTech trends and insights, including how to support positive outcomes for students through technology. You'll also hear issues educators should consider like what's next in terms of technology adoption in districts, the implications of artificial intelligence in education, and more! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/15/edtech-trends-bonus/ Sponsored by Trafera: http://trafera.com/classtechtips Follow Trafera on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TraferaOfficial Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/

In this episode, 2022 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year Whitney Aragaki joins to unpack the term place-based instruction and delve into how to put this important pedagogy into action with students. You'll hear about activity ideas and resources to get started with place-based instruction plus opportunities for integrating EdTech to make this happen! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/10/place-based-instruction-197/ Sponsored by my planner pages: https://classtechtips.com/planner Follow Whitney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sayuri_neko Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

In this episode, Karol Górnowicz, CEO of Skriware, joins to discuss the importance of introducing STEAM education in K-12 learning environments. You'll also hear how Skriware prepares kids to develop the 21st century skills needed for a future job market, including vocational education. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/08/vocational-education-bonus/ Sponsored by Skriware: https://academy.skriware.com/ Follow Skriware on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Skriware Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/