Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, Kevin Dorsey from GoGuardian and Josh Ratliff from Trafera join to discuss how digital tools can support focus and help avoid distractions  for students in any learning environment. You'll also hear how GoGuardian and Trafera provide custom professional development, built-in safety measures, and ready-made lesson plans to help transform the learning experience through technology....

In this episode, Educational Technology Specialist Jennifer Hall joins to discuss ways for students to share their creations with an authentic audience.  You'll also hear how to incorporate technology with digital tools during student projects and spaces for students to showcase and celebrate their work. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/31/student-projects-165/   Sponsored by EdTech E...

In this episode, we'll go over five creative ways for spotlighting your passions - some of these are part of my regular practice of sharing things I'm passionate about. You'll also hear how to empower students of all ages to celebrate their passions with these creative activities! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/24/spotlighting-your-passions-164/   Sponsored by EdTech Essentials : ht...

In this episode, Josh Ratliff from Trafera joins to discuss everything you need to know about Google Workspace. You'll hear Google Workspace administrator and teacher tips and how Google Workspace still gives you access to everything you love. Learn about extra features your school or district might want to explore. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/22/google-workspace-administrator-bo...

In this episode, we'll dive into the idea sketching your thinking in any subject area with educator and illustrator, Manuel Herrera. We'll tackle the question, "What is sketchnoting?" and discuss classroom sketchnoting examples. You'll also hear cross-curricular connections, digital tools and strategies to maximize learning during class activities plus how sketchnoting connects to careers beyond t...

In this episode, robotics and STEM educator Regena Landry joins to discuss her journey with teaching coding to kids and how educators can get over a fear of coding in the classroom. If you've ever thought to yourself, "Why is coding important?" then you'll want to tune into this conversation. You'll also hear about free, paper-based and digital tools for any educator to get started with computatio...

In this episode, I share a quick list of digital communication tools any instructional coach can use to stay connected! You'll also hear tips on how to use these multimedia tools to make conversations and meetings more productive and actionable. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/03/communication-tools-161/ Sponsored by EdTech Essentials: https://classtechtips.com/books/ Follow Monica o...

In this episode, author and ESL educational leader, Valentina Gonzalez, joins to discuss best practices for using technology with multilingual learners. You'll hear specific strategies paired with digital tools classroom teachers can use to support language development, digital citizenship and collaboration! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/26/multilingual-learners-160/   Sponsored by...

In this episode, author and EdTech Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Hedreich Nichols, joins to discuss how educators can help students be respectful in online spaces. You'll hear about free media literacy and digital citizenship resources to use with students plus tips for modeling citizenship and empathy online. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/19/respectful-online-159/   Sponsor...

In this episode, we'll dive into how educators can use virtual reality resources in a meaningful way to transport students to different corners of the world. You'll also hear about how to access totally free digital VR tools to explore with 360 video, interactive panoramas, and more! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/12/virtual-reality-158/   Sponsored by Hāpara : https://hapara.com/di...

In this episode, Dean Bates and Jeff Lalonde, from VIZOR for Chromebooks, join to discuss how to manage one-to-one Chromebooks for students. You'll also hear tips for deploying Chromebooks, thinking about the device life cycle, strategies for tackling repairs and communicating with families. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/10/chromebook-management-bonus/ Sponsored by VIZOR for Chrome...

In this episode, I share five spring cleaning tips for every educator to take digital organization to the next level. You'll hear how these tips are ready for you to customize for the digital spaces you inhabit, your day-to-day routines, and your favorite technology tools. Ready to get organized this spring? This episode is for you. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/05/spring-cleaning-...

In this episode, Rosie Fleming joins to share what her day-to-day looks like as an Instructional Technology Specialist.  You'll also hear ways to get involved with tech leadership in your school and steps you can take to pursue the role of Instructional Technology Specialist. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/29/instructional-tech-specialist-156/   Sponsored by Hāpara : https://hapara....

In this episode, Danielle Robinson, executive director of Jackson Charitable Foundation, joins to discuss financial literacy in the classroom. You'll also hear about some free, tech-friendly resources to support teaching financial literacy to kids to help earn, save, spend, and donate. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/27/teaching-financial-literacy-bonus/   Sponsored by Cha-Ching Mone...

In this episode, educator and YouTuber Sam Kary shares a behind-the-scenes look at his popular YouTube channel for educators.  You'll also hear his advice and suggestions for starting your very own teacher YouTube channel! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/22/teacher-youtube-155/   Sponsored by Hāpara : https://hapara.com/digital-backpack/   Check out Sam's YouTube Channel: https://www...

In this episode, I spotlight a section of my book, EdTech Essentials, all about providing feedback to students in digital spaces. You'll also hear some favorite EdTech tools for efficient and effective teacher feedback plus tips for peer feedback, too! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/15/feedback-154/   Sponsored by VIZOR: vizor.cloud/classtechtips Follow Monica on Twitter: https://tw...

In this episode, Dr. Nancy Miller joins to discuss the concept of "microlearning" – what it is, how it works in a classroom setting, and why it might be the perfect choice for boosting engagement. You'll also hear how Rumie, the platform we spotlight today, can save you time whether you're new to the idea of microlearning or you're a microlearning pro! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03...

In this episode, educator Laurie Guyon joins to discuss how to make computer science standards fun in any classroom. You'll hear tools, activities, and strategies to incorporate computational thinking, STEAM, and coding with students of all ages and across subject areas! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/08/computer-science-153/   Sponsored by LenovoEDU: https://education.lenovo.com/  ...

In this episode, educator and author Shveta Miller joins to unpack the idea of using graphic novels with students to teach high-level thinking.  You'll also hear about how to balance consumption and creation as well as activity ideas, cross-curricular connections, and more. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/01/graphic-novels-152/   Sponsored by LenovoEDU: https://education.lenovo.com/...

In this episode, Jason Carroll from Texthelp joins to share lots of tips for using digital documents with students. You'll also hear about activities using digital documents in all subject areas including math, science, and plenty of English Language Arts connections! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/27/digital-documents-bonus/   Sponsored by Texthelp: https://text.help/CTT   Follow J...

In this episode, I share a favorite, quick meme activity to promote critical thinking and creativity around any topic.  You'll also hear about three spotlight tools to get you started plus how you can use EdTech tools that you already have in your tool belt for this meme creation activity. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/22/memes-151/   Sponsored by AMD: https://education.lenovo.com/...

In this 150th Episode Celebration, I'll answer listener questions about all things EdTech. These cover hot topics like what to do about interactive whiteboards, how to incorporate more voice in the classroom, and more. You'll also hear how you can submit your own questions for future episodes of The Easy EdTech Podcast! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/15/edtech-questions-150/   Spons...

In this episode, SMART Technologies communities manager and educator, Kacie Germadnik, joins to discuss quick ways to boost collaboration in the classroom. You'll also hear tips and strategies to make lessons and activities more interactive this school year. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/13/boost-collaboration-bonus/   Sponsored by Lumio: https://lum.io/   Follow Lumio on Twitter:...

In this episode, education consultant and school board member Lisa Dabbs joins to discuss the decision-making process of school board members when integrating EdTech in schools. You'll also hear ways for educators and families to connect with their school board to share ideas and questions around education technology integration. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/08/school-board-149/  ...

In this episode, I share tips for connecting students with a relevant and authentic audience inspired by Chapter 8 of my book EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments .  An audience can be entertained, persuaded, and informed and in this episode we're going to look at audiences for your next student project. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/02/01/...