For The Love of EdTech

On this week's episode, we are joined by five students from Biomed Science Academy discussing their experiences in Don Heilman's technology class, where they learn to develop games and problem-solving skills with Unreal Engine.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Kellie Anderson, Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati, to explore the fundamentals of cooperative education at UC, where IT and cybersecurity students learn to integrate academics with real-world experience. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Laurah Turner, Associate Dean for AI and Educational Informatics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, to discuss the usage of personalized learning and AI coaches to enhance educational experiences. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Dan Hileman from Bio-Med Science Academy, who teaches his 7th-grade class how to develop their own projects in Unreal Engine, fostering both creativity and real-world skills.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Kelly Gaier Evans, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN), to discuss the importance of professional development, collaboration, and sustained support for educators to effectively integrate STEM into classrooms.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Annette Lang, a maker space and STEM integration coach, about the evolution of Biomed Science Academy and her role in developing project-based learning (PBL) and maker spaces.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Tom Jenkins, the Educational Program Manager at NMUSAF, about the importance of explaining the practical applications of learning to engage students.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Rich Granger, the Managing Director of Workforce and Economic Development at Drive Ohio, about how his diverse career path and the importance of workforce development. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Tony Perry, an Assistant Professor in STEM education at the University of North Dakota, about successful school-community partnerships and the obstacles they can face. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by Craig Murnan, a business teacher at Loveland City Schools, and a group of his students to talk about Craig's project Tigers Inc., a non-profit that gives business-oriented students a chance to be leaders in their community while gaining valuable education. Learn more about Tigers Inc.: https://www.tigersinc.org/

On this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Beth Deuermeyer,  Dr. Carrie Curtis, and Jerry Wooden to discuss Learning Blade, how it works with STEM, and how it can help set up students for future careers.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Sam Crews, director of the Akron hub of the Ohio STEM Learning Network, to discuss the ways that his organization is focused on integrating STEM concepts and programs into classrooms around Ohio.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Generas, Lead Program Manager in the Department of Workforce Development at Sinclair College, to learn about what Digital Transformation is and what it means for teachers.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Dale Conner, a teacher from Mason High School, and two of his students, Alyssa & Daniel, to explore the ways their classroom has introduced the basics of broadcast media to the classroom.

On this week's episode, we are joined by David Graham of Trotwood Madison Middle School to break down how he has worked newer gadgets into his Science classroom.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Joshua Sneideman , Vice President of Learning Blade and an Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow, to discuss his educational journey and the impact of Learning Blade on students. Learn more about Learning Blade: https://www.edynamiclearning.com/learning-blade/

On this episode, Kara is joined by Dara Stenson, a PreK-2 lead teacher from Cincinnati Public Schools, who’s transforming the way young learners engage with technology.

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Dr. Kim Given, the strategic plan and innovation coordinator for Indian Hill schools, about the importance of getting feedback from your students about what does (and does not) work for them in the classroom. Learn more about Indian Hill Schools: https://www.indianhillschools.org/

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Dr. Tonya Sanders, Associate Director of Academics at NWOET, about how technology in classrooms is unavoidable and it's up to the teachers to make the best use of it without losing sight of what's really important: the students. Learn more about NWOET over on her their website: https://www.nwoet.org/

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Melissa Kincaid, a Technology Trainer Administrator with the ROCKSTAR Learning Technologies Team in Cincinnati, about how a major tool in any educators arsenal can be something as simple as the will to act. Learn more about Melissa over on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kincme

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Jessica Short, aDirector of the Dayton Regional STEM Center, about the development of The STEM Fellowship Program, a development opportunity for educators for over 16 years. Learn more about The STEM Fellowship Program: https://www.daytonregionalstemcenter.org/stem-fellowship-program

On this episode, Kara speaks with Matt Skoczylas, an elementary computer teacher for Ellwood City School District, about how a directive on project based learning led to blending nature and technology with his students. Learn more about Technology Trail over on Matt's website: https://skoczylas.weebly.com/

On this episode, Kara and guest co-host Matt Gerberick speaking Dr. Megan Conrad, a senior researcher at Explore Learning, about how strong, rigorous research helps her team decide how to impliment technology into the classroom. Learn more about Explore Learning: https://www.explorelearning.com/

On this episode, Kara and Caryn speak with Travus Houghton & Jacob Baldwin of Claymont City Schools about their growing eSports team and how something as simple as playing video games can teach kids some important life lessons. Learn more about Claymon City Schools:  https://www.claymontschools.org/ .

On this episode, Kara and Caryn speak with Kirk Koennecke, CEO and Superintendent of Indian Hill EVSD in Cincinnati, about the unavoidable future of AI in the classrooms & workplace and how we can adapt our lives accordingly. Learn more about Indian Hill EVSD on their website: https://www.indianhillschools.org/