Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, Microsoft Education product manager Mike Tholfsen joins to share the story behind Reading Progress, a new Microsoft Teams app that is free for teachers. You'll hear what Reading Progress can do to transform literacy instruction and assessment. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/06/27/reading-progress-bonus/ Sponsored by Microsoft Education: https://aka.ms/ReadingProgressPP Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtholfsen Mike's email: michtho@microsoft.com Monica's FREE newsletter with summer event invitations: https://classtechtips.com/newsletter

In this episode, I speak to K.C. Boyd all about the ways school librarians are integrating technology to support students across grade levels and subject areas. You'll hear tips from K.C. on teaching media literacy, digital tools to differentiate reading experiences for kids, how to support school libraries and more! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/06/22/edtech-library-117/ Sponsored by HUE HD: https://huehd.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Follow K.C. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Boss_Librarian/ Monica's FREE newsletter with summer event invitations: https://classtechtips.com/newsletter

In this episode, you'll learn from music educator Jessica Peresta about the very best music tools for educators. You'll hear about cross-curricular connections, how to work with your current technology set up, and how listening skills and movement play a role. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/06/15/music-tools-116/ Sponsored by Kdan Mobile: https://bit.ly/35rgzNB Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Follow Jessica on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessicaperesta Monica's FREE newsletter with summer event invitations: https://classtechtips.com/newsletter

In this episode, you'll hear from author, vlogger and tech coach Eric Curts as he shares his favorite Google-friendly tools and activities you may have never heard of. You'll hear tips for using these lesser known Google-friendly tools with students or colleagues to elevate teaching and learning! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/06/08/google-friendly-115/ Sponsored by Hall Technologies: https://halltechav.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Check out Eric Curts' webiste: https://www.controlaltachieve.com/ Monica's FREE newsletter with summer event invitations: https://classtechtips.com/newsletter

In this episode, VP of Sales and Marketing for Hall Technologies, Hal Truax joins to discuss audio and video and the role it plays in today's diverse classroom settings. You'll hear how HIVE Control cloud-based AV is a flexible tool to support teachers, students and families with teaching and learning. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/06/06/audio-video-bonus/ Sponsored by Hall Technologies: https://halltechav.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Free newsletter with summer event invitations: https://classtechtips.com/newsletter

In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai joins me for a discussion around the role of technology in design thinking. You'll hear about why it is important to incorporate design thinking in your teaching, connections to empathy and collaboration, and some tools and activities to get you started! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/06/01/design-thinking-114/ Sponsored by Hall Technologies: https://halltechav.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Follow Sabba on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askmsq/ Free newsletter with summer event invitations: https://classtechtips.com/newsletter

In this episode, fellow ASCD author Allie Rodman unpacks the term personalized professional learning and shares strategies for setting intentions for your next professional development. You'll hear her suggestions for picking EdTech tools that personalize professional learning and how to use tech tools from the business world, too. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/05/25/professional-learning-113/ Sponsored by LenovoEDU: https://education.lenovo.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Follow Allie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelearningloop Free newsletter with summer event invitations: https://classtechtips.com/newsletter

In this episode, I'll take you through the steps of finding and sharing helpful EdTech tips on Instagram Reels. You'll also hear how you can create your own Reels to share with colleagues and other educators near and far! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/05/18/instagram-reels-112/ Sponsored by Teq: http://www.otispd.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Free newsletter: https://classtechtips.com/newsletter

One of the most common questions I get from teachers is how to start a movie-making project with their students. There are so many great tools out there that it can be hard to figure out where to begin. In this episode, I share my favorite tips for getting started with movie-making and some of my favorite tools for supporting your students in the process. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/05/11/movie-making-111 Sponsored by Teq: http://www.otispd.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Free graphic organizers: https://classtechtips.com/sparkplan

What role does technology play in your math classroom? In this episode, Naomi Church shares tips for everyday math lessons and shares strategies for incorporating UDL (Universal Design for Learning) into your math instruction. You'll hear how to incorporate distance learning practices into a face-to-face classroom setting to give students multiple ways to learn and share in a math classroom this year. Show notes - https://classtechtips.com/2021/05/04/math-tools-110/ Follow Monica on Instagram Connect with Naomi Church on LinkedIn Check out Growing Minds Consulting's website Sign up for the newsletter to learn about FREE spring and summer events -