Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, Dr. Michele Haiken shares strategies for creating podcasts with your students. Podcasting is a great way to get kids talking about a topic, sharing what they've learned, and working together with a common goal. You'll hear tips for getting started and ideas for taking podcasting to the next level in your classroom. Show notes --> https://classtechtips.com/2020/12/01/creating-podcasts-with-students-089/ Monica on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Michele's new Jump Start Guide --> https://amzn.to/373ygTG Make sure to leave a review wherever you're listening to this episode!

In this episode, I'll share participation strategies to try out when students are working on their own, or through self-paced activities. You'll hear six strategies and a half-dozen EdTech tools to help you put these ideas into action. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/11/17/asynchronous-088 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Distance Learning Essentials Quick Reference Guide: https://classtechtips.com/books/

In this episode, you'll hear strategies that boost engagement and increase participation during live video lessons and synchronous instruction. If you are participating in synchronous learning experiences this year, this episode has six strategies to try out with students during your next online lesson. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/11/09/synchronous-instruction-087 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Follow along on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClassTechTips

In this episode, I'll share tips for checking for understanding while students learn online. Whether you are part of a distance learning initiative or teaching students with technology in the classroom, assessing online learning and giving feedback is essential. Listen in for strategies and favorite EdTech tools to support assessment and feedback. Shownotes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/11/03/assessing-online-learning-086 Distance Learning Essentials Quick Reference Guide: https://shop.ascd.org/Default.aspx?TabID=55&ProductId=246405236&Distance-Learning-Essentials-(Quick-Reference-Guid

In this episode, Jeannine Flores shares tips for educators who are getting started with STEAM in their classroom, school, or district. If you are a seasoned STEAM educator you'll also hear some of Jeannine's social-emotional learning (SEL) connections and plenty of actionable tips. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/10/27/first-steps-into-steam-085 Free newsletter: http://classtechtips.com/signup Jeannine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VAPAJeannine

In this episode, Lila Shroff shares her perspective on healthy media use and ways to have discussions about social media in your classroom. Lila is on a gap year and offers a student perspective on podcasting as an authentic project for students, and activities you can try out with students of all ages. Shownotes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/10/20/healthy-media-use-084 Lila Shroff's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LilaShroff

In this episode, Al Thomas, founder of Educopilot, shares tech-friendly project ideas you can tailor to your classroom. He discusses his work with creativity integration training and digital learning resources. You'll also hear about Al's favorite tools and tips that promote creativity in any learning environment. Shownotes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/10/13/creativity-al-thomas-083 Al Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educopilot/ Monica's EdTech newsletter: http://classtechtips.com/signup Al's Pocket-Sized Creativity for Educators: https://educopilot.com/freegift

In this episode, early childhood educator Pana Asavavatana shares strategies for using technology with our youngest students. You'll hear how she teaches tech fluency using icons and some of her favorite tools, including Seesaw. Shownotes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/10/06/icons-in-early-childhood-082 Pana Asavavatana's website: https://www.mspanasays.com/ Free newsletter: https://classtechtips.com/signup

In this episode, you'll hear about video journals and why you might want to use multimedia to have students share this school year. This episode includes best practices for setting up video journals and using them with students. Shownotes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/09/29/video-journals-081/ Free graphic organizers for video projects: https://classtechtips.com/sparkplan/ My Distance Learning Essentials Quick Reference Guide: https://classtechtips.com/books/

In this episode, I'll share three strategies educators can use to support their colleagues this school year. You'll also hear about favorite tools that go along with each strategy to help anyone, including coaches, support teachers and colleagues during distance learning, hybrid learning, and face-to-face teaching. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2020/09/22/support-teachers-080/ EdTech bundle: https://easy-edtech-club.teachable.com/p/monicas-edtech-bundle-2