GaETC: The Podcast

Welcome to our latest episode, where we dive into the inspiring journey of Dr. Adam Phyall as he shares his first experience at #GaETC25. Join us as we explore the excitement of connecting with fellow innovators, the thrill of engaging with admired figures, and the power of sharing ideas that spark change. Tune in for a conversation filled with insights and inspiration! #PassportToInnovation

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of 3D printing with Eric Baker, the creative force behind the popular YouTube channel, My3D Print Lab. Eric shares his journey from musician to digital fabrication expert, revealing how he empowers beginners to bring their ideas to life. Discover the impact of 3D printing in education and beyond, as Eric discusses his involvement in the Georgia Educati...

Welcome to GAETC: The Podcast! This is Lee, and for this episode, I'm going it alone—what I'm calling a "solo bolo." My usual crew was busy, but I wanted to make sure you all got some updates, so I'm talking to myself for a minute, which my therapist definitely would not recommend. The Georgia Educational Technology Conference is just a couple of months away, and I've been busy reaching out to a b...

GaETC: The Podcast keeps you connected to the latest in educational technology in Georgia and beyond. In this episode, hosts Hollie Sisk and Lee Green provide all the important updates for #GaETC25, where this year's theme is #PassporttoInnovation . Then, they are joined by a panel of experts—Greg Miles, Daniel Rivera, and Jason Malick—to discuss Daniel's new role as the Emerging Technologies Coor...

Hey everyone, we're officially BACK with a brand new episode! This week, Clint and Lee are breaking down the absolutely stellar list of featured speakers just announced for GaETC 2025! Get ready to grab your Passport to Innovation! We've got an amazing headliner in Ayo Jones of www.noodlenook.net, who will be delivering the main Keynote on Wednesday morning. And for the Leadership Keynote, we're i...

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On this episode Hollie and Lee offer you the breakdown of all the good news they have found out at the April meeting. Be sure to check out all of our socials for all the dates and all the cool things coming up. 

On episode 21 of GaETC: The Podcast, we are back after a brief hiatus from the conference. On this episode Lee and Hollie are coming to you LIVE from the GICC where we just wrapped up the February 2025 Steering Committee meeting. And boy are we planning a great conference for you. First off, we have picked a theme for this year and that is Passport to Innovation. So, be sure to pack your bags and...

Ladies and gentlemen... This is a Podcast! So we start with the amazing Hoke Wilcox from Fulton County Schools and then get a great conversation with Marshall from K12. Then you are given the treat that happens when Kris Plummer, Clint Winter, and Lee Green have access to microphones, ChatGPT, and meeting a mythical being the night before. The art we bring you can best be referred to as Top Ice Tr...

On this episode of GaETC: The Podcast we are continuing our conversation at #GaETC24. We have a conversation with Brian Buffington, www.briankbuffington.com, and a few of his guests at the conference. We then speak with the folks from Rome City Schools, and wrap things up with a conversation with Floyd County's Aleks Segal. So many great takes from amazing folks on this episode.  We've got one mor...

Recorded live from the 2024 GaETC conference, we're diving deep into the world of educational technology with two amazing guests: Dr. Logan Arrington from the University of West Georgia. Logan's all about using tech to level up learning. He's a big deal in the world of instructional design and human performance improvement. Plus, he's a founding member of UWG's Mobile Innovations Lab, where they'r...

This is the Student Showcase Episode! You may be asking yourself, "What is a student showcase?" Check out the description from GaETC: Do you have a group of two to eight students with fabulous presentation skills who are technology Rockstars?  We would love to have them share how they are using technology in the classroom to our GaETC attendees!!!    Student Showcase is an informal demonstration i...

What we have in store for you here is the first of several episodes that will be highlighting the amazing folks who came over and spoke with us while we were at #GaETC24 this year. In this first episode we are joined by Jenna Dunaway of GaETC , Aaron Griffin of GASTC , Hedy Brown of the Raspberry Pi Foundation , Chonda Turner of Empire Office , Taylor Oliver of EverFi , and Chris Rogers of Safari...

Prepare for an insightful episode of GaETC: The Podcast as we welcome Retired Colonel Eric Toler, Executive Director of the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center at Augusta University. Colonel Toler brings a wealth of experience in leadership and national security, having served over 27 years as a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army. A true pioneer in cyberspace operations, he...

Join us for an inspiring episode of GaETC: The Podcast as we sit down with Tommy Clay, the dynamic and innovative leader in Atlanta Public Schools. Tommy was recently honored with the Atlanta Public Schools, Schools First Award, a testament to his incredible dedication and impact on education. He's known for his passion for STEM, personalized learning, and literacy, and his leadership extends to e...

Join us in celebrating Joy, one of GaETC's 2024 Rising Star award winners! This prestigious award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the field of educational technology and her passion for transforming learning experiences. In this episode, we'll delve into Joy's journey as an instructional technology specialist, exploring her dedication to empowering teachers and fostering student succes...

Get ready for an awesome chat with Holly Clark, a total rockstar in the world of education and technology! Holly's been a teacher for over 25 years, and she was one of the first in the country to have a 1:1 classroom – talk about a pioneer! She's super passionate about helping teachers like you rock blended learning and use AI in smart ways to make your classrooms even more amazing. In this episod...

GaETC: The Podcast is thrilled to welcome a true rising star in education, James Kelley, a Special Education teacher at the Barrow County Schools Arts and Innovation Magnet Program. Join us as we celebrate Mr. Kelley's recent win of the prestigious Rising Star award and delve into his inspiring approach to teaching and technology. Mr. Kelley is redefining what's possible in the classroom. Discover...

Episode 10 of GaETC: The Podcast is live! And we're thrilled to have the one and only Tony Vincent with us today! 🎉 Tony's been a whirlwind of activity lately. He's landed an amazing new gig as an AI consultant with his district, helping them navigate the exciting world of artificial intelligence in education. 🤖 We'll get the scoop on what he's been up to and what he's most excited about in this...

Welcome to GaETC: The Podcast, where we explore the exciting world of the Georgia Educational Technology Conference. Today, we're honored to spotlight featured speaker, Ayo Jones. Ayo is a seasoned special education teacher, coach, and advocate with nearly two decades of experience transforming the lives of students with complex access needs. Ayo's journey began mid-year in an inner-city school, w...

Jim Farmer is a dedicated and experienced technology leader currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer for Fayette County Public Schools in Fayetteville, Georgia. He has a rich history in education and technology, spanning over 25 years as an educator, technology coach, and CTO. Farmer's core mission is to actively engage and empower fellow technology leaders throughout the state of Georgia...

In episode 7 Clint and Lee catch up after the great episdoe with Kate Crawford by going over some GaETC updates as well as discussing all of the featured speakers that will be at #GaETC24. We give you the run down but please go check them out at the link below. Hopefully we will have all of them on the show over the coming weeks but be on the look out for the wonderful Jim Farmer next week!  Link...

Y'all! We are so lucky to have the unbelievable Mrs. Kate Crawford, a 30-year veteran educator and our current Conference Chair for #GaETC24! If you don't know Kate, which seems highly unlikely, her passion for supporting teaching and learning digital best practices shines through in everything she does. With over two decades of experience in educational technology, Kate retired in 2022 as Directo...

For Episode 5 Clint and Lee sit down with First District RESA's own Daniel Rivera. District leaders... If you are looking for someone to come in and address your staff on the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence, Daniel is your man. He was able to brave the fierce winds of Hurricane Debby while at a retreat in Jekyll and boy was the conversation great! Daniel was also kind enough to share some...

Clint and Lee are back from Summer Vacation and we've got a good one ready for you! We are joined by the astounding Brian Buffington! If you want to check out Brian you can see his website at briankbuffington.com OR come see him this November at #GaETC24!