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Check This Out Podcast – Episode 167: You got anything to talk about? Join Ryan O’Donnell and Brian Briggs for a lively episode as they delve into debates over screen time in schools, innovative uses of AI, and the future of educational technology. Whether you're an educator, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the digital shift, this episode offers practical insights and fun tools to help yo...

Check This Out Podcast Episode 166 "CUE Vibes" Ryan and Brian recap the Spring CUE Conference (sponsored by Calie) and dive deep into the world of vibe coding. Ryan shares an AI session strategy he used with staff — prompting teachers to brainstorm "AI-proof" assessments — and rounds up a set of must-have Chrome extensions: ColorZilla, Image Eye, OneTab, and Screencastify. Brian highlights Tony Vi...

Check This Out Podcast – Episode 165: Making Copies Are you ready to stop presenting and start interacting? On Episode 165, we’re looking at tools that might finally make you want to break up with Google Slides. Ryan introduces Genially, a platform that brings the "click factor" to your lessons with pop-ups, escape rooms, and gamification. Then, we get into the "Vibe." Vibe Coding is here, and it...

Check This Out Podcast – Episode 164: “Going Bananas” In this episode of Check This Out, hosts Ryan O’Donnell and Brian Briggs are back in the studio with another round of fun discoveries, thoughtful discussions, and resources for educators. Join us on Episode 164 as we explore 3D printing with the Bambu Lab, check out new AI tools like Nano Banana and Gemini Storybook, and share podcast recommend...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 163 for July 28, 2025 Titled - Links in the bio Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep163 Join hosts Ryan O'Donnell and Brian Briggs as they dive back into the world of educational technology with humor and insight. In this episode, they explore the latest trends from ISTE, share personal anecdotes about AI in the classroom, and discuss creative way...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 162 for February 18th, 2025 Titled - Let’s Be Creative with A.I. Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep162   This episode discusses getting back into podcasting for 2025. It also covers the history of A.I. tools and a new A.I. tool called Whisk. The episode also touches on other A.I. tools, a recipe creator, a new piece of hardware, and much more. I...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 161 for December 19th, 2024 Titled - The Holiday Special Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep161notes   In this episode of Check This Out, we’re joined by some of our favorite friends—Jen Giffen, Tom Covington, and Brent Warner—for a special holiday celebration! Together, we’ll share some great things to check out, highlight our favorite tech gift...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 160 for November 26th, 2024 Titled - S.D.H.S.F.R. Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ctoep160   Join us on Episode 160 as we dive into the latest edtech trends, explore the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and share practical tips for navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape. We'll also discuss the challenges of maintaining student focus, the...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 159 for May 6th, 2024 Titled - Some New Things From Some Old Guys Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ep159cto In this episode, we discuss the Spring CUE Recap and talk about AI—shocker! Plus, we discuss some AI tools and things to listen to, some future conferences, a PBL podcast, and much, much more… Items to Check Out: Fullerton’s  Whodunnit Progressiv...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 158 for Feb 26th, 2024 Titled - Prepping for Spring CUE In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Spring CUE conference with Christine Feenstra. Plus, Brian and I brainstorm ideas for our game night at CUE that YOU can be a part of! Plus, a fun video game system, an audio video solution for your classroom, and much more....  *** Exclusive announcement...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 157 for December 18th Titled - Back in the Saddle? Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/cto157 In this episode, we talk AI!!!!! and even more AI  Plus, we have a new segment idea that we need your input on...  Items to Check Out: https://bit.ly/cool-tools-23 My Induction Workshop EduCopilot MagicSchoolAI DiffIT Canva   Curipod Polite post Crocker Art Museum AI...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 156 for July 10th Titled - Brent’s Blueblocker Bonus Episode In this episode, we talk with a special guest, The Brent Warner, and his future adventure. Plus, games to play, some extensions to download, and a few things to listen to or stream (especially for Brent on his journey). Brent Warner Higher Ed Tech Podcast The DIESOL Podcast Items to Check Ou...

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 154 for Feb 6th Titled - ChatGPT 2.0: The Return of the Bot King  In this episode, we revisit ChatGPT and AI again. Plus… that's it, just AI. Also, an AI copilot for lesson planning, an AI Search engine, and much much more...  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/cto154notes   If you are enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and give us a few stars. We...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 153 for Jan 17th Titled: A.I… Yep  In this episode we talk about some AI that is going around the EDU sphere. Plus some note taking tools, and Adobe’s own podcasting platform. And a free suite of tools, some music making fun and much much more….  Show Notes: bit.ly/ctoep153   If you are enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and give us a few s...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 152 for Oct 31st Episode 152 - All Hallow’s Eve In this episode we talk about our take on the recent Fall 2022 CUE conference. Plus an Augmented Reality reading experience, and little Ted Lasso. Canva magic shortcuts, revisit a podcast tool and the mysterious organization of the Pentaverate. Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/152cto If you are enjoying the s...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 151 for Sept 24th Titled: Was Live from NS CUE Tech Flight This was a live recording from NorthState CUE’s Tech Flight Event. Was an amazing event with friends from North State CUE. Our guests included Kate from Play Piper, Lisa Butler, and Jason Williams. Enjoy! If you are enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and give us a few stars. We appr...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 149 for Aug 22, 2022 Titled: The Start of Something New This is an exciting episode Eric Guise and Nick Johnson of the Got Tech Ed Podcast . We discussed items that we are going to try this upcoming school year. We all also shared some cool tools, tips, and items you should all check out. I may just be ordering a mouse pad soon! Show Notes:  https://b...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 149 for Jul 19, 2022 Titled: Summertime Sweat In this episode we talk about our summertime adventures and work projects. A new Ryan O’D review game, some map fun, a tab resizer and culture to make us smarter. Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/ctoep149   If you are enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and give us a few stars. We appreciate the feedb...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 148 for Jun 18, 2022 Titled: S.S.R. In this episode we talk about the trials and tribulation of teaching summer school and trying “new” things. Helpful Google Slides extension how to plan your next year’s curriculum this summer ! And a hand drawn illustration gallery, podcasting tool and much more! Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/cto148notes If you are en...

Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 147 for Apr 23, 2022 Titled: Smackdown: Adobe Creative Cloud Express vs Canva In this episode we talk about Adobe Creative Cloud Express and Canva.  That’s right we are having a good ole fashioned smackdown debate!  And some updates to iMovie, and much more! Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/ep147cto   If you are enjoying the show, please head over to iTune...

Welcome to The Check This Out Podcast!  Episode #146 for March 28, 2022 Title: XanaCUE In this episode we talk about Our CUE Conference Recap in Palm Springs. Re-finding our purpose and some sites to check out, people to check out and some fun stories. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoep146   If you are enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and give us a few stars. We appreciate the feedback...

Welcome to The Check This Out Podcast!  Episode #145 for March 7, 2022 Title: Healing for the #CUEmmunity On this episode we talk about what we're looking forward to with the upcoming CUE Conference Palm Springs. We talk about our new streaming setup. And we share a whole lot of stuff that we've been holding back for weeks. Special thanks to Tom Covington for filling in for Ryan on this episode. M...

Welcome to The Check This Out Podcast!  Episode #144 for Dec. 30, 2021 Title: Some Of Our Favs For 2021 We had the privilege to talk and share with our friends about our favorites for the year 2021. We broke them down into categories for this long episode, we almost stretched this recording into 2022. Thanks to: Tom Covington Brent Warner Jenn Giffen Michael Jephcott Our Favorites: Brent’s Brian’s...

Welcome to The Check This Out Podcast!  Episode #143 for Nov. 6, 2021 Title: ​​Sho’Nuff In this episode we talk about subscriptions you are willing to pay for. Holiday Ed Tech Advent Calendar and some mind blowing Google Slides updates. And, an upcoming game night that you are invited to and much much more... If you are enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and give us a few stars. We appr...