Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, Alyssa Lyons from EVERFI, joins to share tips for educators who want to inject real world experiences and skills into their curriculum. We'll discuss their powerful digital curriculum around real world education. You'll also hear how to utilize their fantastic resources for K-12 students to address critical life skills like financial literacy and even how to navigate the metaverse...

How do you use social media in your classroom? In this episode, we explore how our favorite social media platforms can act as inspiration for student projects. You'll also hear how students can create graphics, write captions, and record videos related to their coursework with student projects inspired by social media! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/12/06/Student-Projects-192/ Sponsore...

In this episode, Garrett Smiley, the co-founder and CEO of Sora Schools, shares what it means to be a change maker and the importance of instilling critical thinking skills in our students to solve real-world issues. You'll also hear about Sora Schools, an online high school that provides interdisciplinary learning experiences like project-based learning. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022...

In this episode, educator and author, Peg Grafwallner, joins to unpack the term productive struggle and what this can look like in every content area - from ELA to PE. You'll also hear about Peg's book, Ready to Learn, and how teachers can model productive struggle throughout the day, including with technology, to set up students for success. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/29/produc...

In this episode, author and educator, Kendra Grant, joins to chat about how teachers can help students take ownership of their learning with a Universal Design for Learning (UDL). You'll also hear Kendra unpack UDL, share actionable tips for implementing it, and how her book Dive Into UDL can help educators on this journey! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/22/students-take-ownership-1...

In this episode, I share a few favorite tips you can use for creating screencasts to bring content to life for students. You'll also hear a breakdown of some favorite tools to make screencasting happen in any classroom for any subject! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/15/Creating-Screencasts-189/   Sponsored by EVERFI: https://get.everfi.com/monica/   Follow Monica on Instagram: https...

In this episode, Fred Fransen, CEO of Certell, joins to discuss how to support teachers with classroom management, engagement, and actionable data collection. You'll also hear how the Poptential curriculum has formative assessment seamlessly integrated and allows students to self-assess in real time! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/13/classroom-management-bonus/   Sponsored by Popten...

In this episode, Instructional Specialist and author Miriam Plotinsky, joins to unpack the term choice-based instruction and share tips for being a hover-free teacher. You'll also hear about her new book Teach More, Hover Less, How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom as well as some of her favorite techy tools and strategies for empowering students. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com...

In this episode, Sydney Clermont, Senior Director of Customer Success Operations at Pikmykid, joins to discuss how EdTech can be used by a school or district to help promote school safety.  You'll also hear how Pikmykid empowers schools in all areas of school safety including parent engagement and communication, streamlining daily processes, emergency document storage, and lots more! Show notes: h...

In this episode, math educator and author, Allison Dillard, joins to discuss how to help students overcome math anxiety in any classroom. You'll also hear how to leverage technology to start conversations with students about their feelings regarding math, take what you learn into your planning, and get a picture of student thinking. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/01/math-anxiety-187...

In this episode, I share four ideas to replace a traditional teacher book club for professional learning this school year! You'll also hear why you might want to switch up how you learn from teacher books to a few alternatives. And I have a few ideas and recommendations to get you started! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/25/teacher-books-186/   Sponsored by Talking Points: https://ta...

In this episode, education consultant and fellow FETC featured speaker, Andre Daughty, joins to discuss the impact of teaching and learning with movies in the classroom. You'll also hear about our upcoming speaking sessions at the National Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) and some thoughts about the evolution and future of EdTech. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/18/mo...

In this episode, Sebastian Laxell, founder, creator and CEO of Whiteboard.fi, shares how digital student whiteboards can transform your formative assessment routine. You'll also hear how to use digital whiteboards with students independently to gather actionable data to support individual learners in your class! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/16/student-whiteboards-bonus/   Sponsore...

In this episode, I share five creative activities for kids you can use to incorporate technology in any classroom. You'll hear how you can adapt these activity ideas to fit your students' needs plus how to access the free, customizable templates I made to help get you started! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/11/creative-activities-for-kids-184/   Sponsored by Hāpara : https://Hapara....

In this episode, Assistive Technology Director, Dr. Kirsten Kohlmeyer, joins to discuss the power of accessibility and text-to-speech tools in classroom environments. You'll also hear plenty of digital resources to check out for text-to-speech options, audiobooks, and more! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/04/text-to-speech-tools-183/   Sponsored by Hāpara : https://hapara.com/monicab...

In this episode, Shannon Buerk, Founder and CEO of engage2learn, joins to unpack the idea of competency-based learning and how we can leverage technology to make professional learning the most effective it can be. You'll also hear about her new book titled Connect the Dots: Utilize Education Intelligence to Accelerate Growth, Retain Talent, and Optimize Outcomes . Show notes: https://classtechtips...

Do you listen to podcasts? In this episode, I share eight of my favorite tips for anyone listening to podcasts. These tips are perfect for teaching with podcasts, too. You'll also hear how to apply these tips to your personal podcast listening practice, your classroom routine, or to share out with students and families. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/09/27/teaching-with-podcasts-182/  ...

In this episode, Dr. Erin Chaparro joins to chat about the benefits of using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) with students of all ages across the subject areas. You'll also hear how to use visual thinking strategies in your classroom plus how to access free virtual and augmented reality resources to make this happen! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/09/20/visual-thinking-strategies-181/...

In this episode, Jackie Smalls, Vice President of Social Impact Coalitions at Discovery Education, joins to discuss why equity in STEM education is critical for our future. You'll hear how educators can be intentional about equity and STEM with the free, high-quality digital curriculum resources available from the STEM Careers Coalition. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/09/18/stem-educat...

In this episode, we'll explore how using animated videos with students can spark curiosity, provide background knowledge, and act as an exemplar for their own creations. You'll also hear ten reasons to use animated explainer videos with your class plus how to access my free ebook with more than double the reasons! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/09/13/animated-video-180/   Sponsored by...

In this episode, educator and author, Dr. Florencia Henshaw, joins to discuss how teachers can avoid getting overwhelmed with technology.  You'll also hear her unique perspective of working with learners in teacher education programs as well as how to keep things simple and keep the focus on pedagogy. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/09/06/avoid-getting-overwhelmed-179/   Sponsored by my...

In this episode, Alan Bates, physics teacher and fan of Arduino Science Journal resources, shares lots of great tips and ideas about hands-on learning. You'll also hear about Alan's work in the classroom, tips for diving into STEAM this school year, and how Arduino devices can support your students. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/09/04/hands-on-learning-bonus/   Sponsored by Arduino Ed...

In this episode, I share some favorite tech-infused classroom activities to kick off the first weeks of school. You can help kids get to know each other and get familiar with EdTech tools at the same time. You'll hear about my favorite tools for students to create lots of different projects across the content areas and cultivate their creativity this school year! Show notes: https://classtechtips....

In this episode, Sean D'Arcy, VP of Kahoot! at school and home, joins to chat about the power of games in the classroom and how to make learning stick this year. You'll hear about how students can play and create their own games this school year and how Kahoot! sets kids up for success by increasing engagement, communication, creativity and collaboration! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022...

In this episode, Dr. Catherine Pearlman, author of First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette , joins to discuss what to do before giving kids their first phone. You'll also hear actionable tips for educators and families to consider, whether you work closely with families or help prepare students to navigate the digital world. Show notes: https://classtechtips.c...