Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, Instructional Technology Specialist Matt Smith joins to share strategies for creating a flexible and engaging professional learning environment through podcast exploration. You'll discover how to select and use podcasts to create customized learning experiences that fuel educator growth. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your journey, this episode offers valuable insights into leveraging podcasts for professional development.​ Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/30/podcasts-for-professional-development-278/  Sponsored by my free weekly planner pages: http://classtechtips.com/planner/  Follow Matt on social: https://x.com/msmitty34 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 Instructional Technology Coach Nikki Jones about using animation in the classroom to boost student engagement, foster creativity, and elevate assessment routines. You'll also hear how Nikki incorporates AI tools that animate from audio and generate text-to-image to make animation projects more accessible and personalized for students. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/23/animation-in-the-classroom-277/  Sponsored by my free weekly planner pages: https://classtechtips.com/planner/   Follow Nikki on social: https://www.instagram.com/mrsjones72812/  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 share prompts for using AI chatbots as thought partners to boost student creativity tailored to your instructional needs and environment. You'll hear tips on crafting customized, open-ended prompts to elicit out-of-the-box ideas, along with examples you can adapt and refine to inspire exciting student learning experiences. If you’re looking to maximize creativity and design student projects with the help of AI, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/16/Design-Student-Projects-276/  Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”:  https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/  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 authors Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh for a fantastic discussion about personalized learning in K-12 classrooms. You'll hear expert tips and strategies from their new book Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners. We chat about ways to honor student voice and choice, differentiate instruction, and seamlessly integrate proficiency-based learning. If you're looking for ways to use personalized learning to increase student engagement and motivation, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/09/Personalized-Learning-275/  Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/  Follow Eric on social: https://x.com/E_Sheninger  Follow Nicki on social: https://x.com/nickiatquest  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 Nicholas Provenzano, Makerspace Director, Consultant, and Author, about using comics and graphic novels as powerful literacy tools that provide students with engaging choices for reading and storytelling. You'll also hear fascinating examples of how he's leveraged free generative AI tools to help students collaboratively write stories, generate visuals, and produce digital comics, bringing their creative visions to life. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/02/comics-in-the-classroom-274/  Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/  Follow Nicholas on social: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdyteacher/  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 dive into why the summer months provide an ideal opportunity for educators to dive into the world of AI, from experimenting with creative personal projects to thoughtfully planning how to integrate AI into the new school year. You'll also hear ways to leverage AI for summer fun, to collaborate with peers, and to stay ahead of the curve - plus, I’ll share information about my new "Learn ChatGPT This Summer" mini-course. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/25/learn-about-ai-273/  Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/  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 Alejandra Ceja, Vice President of the Office of Social Impact and Inclusion & Executive Director at the Panasonic Foundation, about an educational initiative called STEM Forward. Created in partnership with Discovery Education, STEM Forward provides free digital resources to introduce students to STEM fields and innovative technologies. You'll hear about the Innovators for Impact Virtual Field Trip, featuring Olympian Katie Ledecky, which aims to inspire students to pursue STEM careers and make a meaningful impact through hands-on learning experiences. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/21/innovators-bonus/  Sponsored by Panasonic: https://stemforward.discoveryeducation.com/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/     

In this episode, I chat with Reading Specialist Linda Rhyne, where she unpacks the Science of Reading and the connection between education technology and building student literacy skills. You'll hear how Linda leverages technology, including AI, to support the implementation of the Science of Reading by enhancing accessibility, differentiation, and the creation of tailored instructional resources for students. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/18/Cross-curricular-272/  Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/  Follow Linda on social: https://www.instagram.com/lindarhyneconsulting/  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, Brianna Henneke Hodges joins to share tips for capturing your school year story with EdTech. You'll also hear suggestions for organizing digital artifacts using tools like your LMS or cloud storage and insight into establishing routines for documenting memorable moments throughout the year. If you're looking for creative ways to help students reflect on their learning experiences through storytelling, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/11/school-year-story-271/  Sponsored by the second edition of my book EdTech Essentials: https://classtechtips.com/bookbonus/  Follow Brianna on social: http://www.instagram.com/bhodgesedu  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 spotlight the new updates and interactive features in the second edition of my book EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI. You'll hear about the two new chapters focused on generating ideas with AI and evaluating digital content with an AI mindset, as well as the inclusion of chatbot prompts and educator stories throughout the book. Plus, discover how to access my free study guide that accompanies the book to use on your own, in your PLC, or even with a book club! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/04/second-edition-of-edtech-essentials-270/ Sponsored by the second edition of my book EdTech Essentials: http://classtechtips.com/bookbonus  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/