HiTech Podcast

Episode 154 kicks off our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changing practices, systems, and tools that help us get through our weeks, and we are sharing all of them in this series. In this first episode, we talk about how technology and tools won't just make us productive; it all starts with picking a system yo...

Season 7 is finally here, and so is the new HiTech Podcast! In this episode, we finally tell you about the business we started last year, and we discuss why we are expanding our discussions to go beyond just education. That's right, the podcast is going to start talking about more than just education, but with the same vibe we have always had and you can be sure to learn new tech every week. L...

In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we dive into the critical issue of retaining teachers and staff in educational institutions. We explore how retention goes beyond competitive salaries and delves into the importance of genuinely caring for your employees. Discover strategies for supporting and investing in the professional development and well-being of your team. Plus, we take a closer look a...

Feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications? In this episode, we tackle the #stress and #chaos caused by notifications and share strategies to regain control. Learn how curating only the most important alerts and setting up a clear system for processing notifications can reduce stress and improve productivity. Discover Josh's daily review technique for managing tasks and the importance of tu...

In this episode of the HiTech Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Liebeskind, the CEO of @Topiaio  to explore how his passion for gaming and vision for a more human internet led to the creation of Topia. Discover how Topia is revolutionizing online education by helping schools build unique, customizable worlds that foster real connections through spatial video and interactive content. Daniel shares i...

In this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, we explore the effectiveness of  @turnitin  #plagiarism and #ai checkers. We question whether they truly deliver on their promises and if they are worth the investment. Then, we delve into Lucidspark and its role in enhancing online learning. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ . Want to build your business like we ha...

On this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, debrief on Will's experience with remote proctoring for an online exam and we discuss whether we think this practice is actually more harmful to learning or not. We also then share three apps we both use regularly to create learning content for online environments, Vectormagic, unDraw, & Coolors.co. For more on our conversation, check out t...

On this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Simon Nicholas from Archer. Simon is revolutionizing the world of math tutoring, striving for greater equity with the help of his AI math tutor, Archer. This remarkable program provides live feedback during homework and exams, allowing students to grapple with math problems while offering timely hints or feedback to...

In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we're delighted to welcome back Christie Cloud, an experienced educator and friend of the show. We kick off our conversation with a shared love for Brandon Sanderson's works, before diving into the heart of the matter. Christie recently won a grant to purchase podcasting equipment for her class, and she shares what this journey looked like. Listen in...

Get ready for a fun episode of the Hitech Podcast this week! We have the pleasure of chatting with Trevor Goertzen from  @schoolai  .Trevor, a former teacher/principal (who has an amazing tornado story 🌪️ to share!), walks us through his journey into SchoolAI. What really piqued our interest was his unique take on an AI space. At SchoolAI, Trevor explains how teachers can craft their very own cust...

This week on the Hitech Podcast, we delve into a profound discussion with Harrison Parker from Linewize. Harrison shares his unique insights into the realm of student mental health and how Linewize is changing the game by creating comprehensive solutions. Join us as we uncover the innovative strategies Linewize is using to bring a holistic approach to mental health for students. Don't miss out...

In this week's episode of the HiTech Podcast, we delve into a riveting discussion about whether the Apple Vision Pro will revolutionize education. We dissect the potential impact of this cutting-edge technology on teaching and learning processes. We also take a look at an intriguing AI tool called Runway, exploring how it can be used to create images and video content with AI. For more on our...

This week, we dive deep into a conversation with Amanda Kocon from Edmentum. Amanda shares her inspiring journey in the world of education and how Edmentum is revolutionizing the landscape by fostering partnerships with teachers. Join us as we explore the innovative strategies Edmentum is employing to provide extra support to students who need it in the classroom, as well as those who are eager to...

This week on the Hitech Podcast, Lauren Heil from the app Stickity shares her journey of making course content more accessible. Her goal is to shift the students' focus from 'how' to 'what'. This quest led her to create a new language using accessible digital stickers. Although it might seem minor, these stickers have the potential to significantly enhance your students' co...

This week on the Hitech Podcast, Dave Radparvar from the one and only reflection.app joins us to talk about the importance of reflection and how reflection.app can help us do it. Will has personally been using this app for over a year and we can say it is worth checking out for personal use or in education. If you are interested in joining head over to reflection.app/hitech to sign up! For more on...

This week on the Hitech Podcast, Robin Jeffers joins us for a jam-packed episode. She walks us through what culturally responsive teaching looks like, how it can help our students, and even talks to us about Pirates.....it happened trust us! After that she walks us through a crazy cool translation tool called Tarjimly. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ . Want to bu...

This week on the Hitech Podcast, we talk to David Curran from  @Figma . Will and I use Figma all the time for our work, but it also is a powerful tool teachers can use to collaborate and create with their students. David shares how he uses it and how he helps other #teachers use it. You will not want to miss the invaluable and hilarious insights David shares in this episode. For more on our conver...

Several weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interviews with  @gosphero  , eLuma, Renee Dawson,  @BookCreatorApp  , and Amy Dujon from the DA Leadership Institute! We cover everything from cool #robots, #mentalhealth, book creation, and how FETC can help educators. For more on ou...

Several weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interview with Lauren Lutz-Coleman from  @shoelacelearning4225  , Jonathan Libov from  @antimattersys  , and Beanstack by  @Zoobean  . In this episode, we cover everything from Antimatter's new #ai tool to how to use games to incre...

Several weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interview with Chris Klein from @classvrbyavantis8745  . Chris was awesome and shared his heart for making #vr more accessible to teachers. You will not want to miss what he shared. Also, we reveal to you the Hitech Robot, that's r...

This week on the Hitech Podcast, we discuss if #ai is the future of curriculum development or not. Everyone is starting to try using AI to generate curriculum, but should we and if so how can we do it in a #ethical way? We answer these questions and more in this episode! Then we take a look at an AI tool called Diffit! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠ here⁠ . Head over to...

This week on the Hitech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Priten Shah from Pedagogy. Cloud. They provide innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world. He is also the author of Wiley’s Jossey-Bass publication, “AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.“ and he has a lot of ideas about how AI can be...

This week on the Hitech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Elsa Friis and Scott Freschet from Alongside. This app, is all about getting immediate mental health support to students now. How do they to do this? They use excellent professionals and put AI in their hands to create something truly magical. In this episode, we talk with Elsa and Scott about how they do this and even get to look at the a...

In this episode, we discuss why Will left #education . This leads us to discussing what we perceive as issues in leadership at present and what we would do differently if we had the opportunity to #shape education. This episode is not to be missed, as it was challenging to record. We hope that conversations like these can promote positive changes in education. Additionally, we also review The Esca...

In this episode, Josh and WIll continue the #tedlasso goes to #college series. In this series, they leverage lessons from the show about #leadership, #learning, and #people to glean how we can be better teachers. In this final episode, they are joined by Dr. Charles Illingworth to discuss Ted himself! Ted is a master leader who teaches others a lot, Charles helps Will and Josh see how we as teache...