My EdTech Life

Join us for an insightful conversation with Stacey Ross Cohen and Jason Shaffer , authors of "Brand Up: The Ultimate Playbook for College & Career Success in the Digital World." In this episode, we delve into their modern playbook designed to equip teens with strategies and tools for success in high school, college, and their first job. Discover the sage advice, practical tips, and i...

Join me for an inspiring episode with Michele Haiken, Ed. D. , an experienced educator and advocate for EdTech and literacy. Michele shares her expertise in integrating design thinking, literacy, and STEAM to drive social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. Her recently published book, "Creative SEL," presents a collection of creative lessons promoting self-awareness, mindfulness, responsib...

Join us for an exciting episode with Lori Mazor , an acclaimed architect and visionary who brings a unique perspective to education and business operations. Drawing on her extensive experience leading planning and design at top academic institutions, Lori shares her innovative approach to shaping the future with the power of Generative AI and Metaverse technologies. Her thought-provoking presentat...

In this episode, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing education with Eirik Heres Berre of Curipod. Discover how Curipod empowers teachers to create lessons in seconds and allows students to interact with them in a whole new way. From polls and word clouds to open questions and drawings, learn how Curipod captures student voices and transforms the classroom experience. Tune in now to learn more!...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tanya Avrith , Education Evangelist at Adobe. Tanya is a passionate advocate for student voices and believes in the power of storytelling in education. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of creativity, identity, and connection in learning and how storytelling can help foster these qualities in students. Tanya also shares insights on how techn...

In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Thompson, a co-founder of Eduaide and a Social Studies teacher in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Thomas shares his insights on the latest trends in educational technology and how AI can be integrated into the classroom to support learning and instruction. He explains how Eduaide's generative educational resources allow for flexible and personalize...

Join us as we sit down with Bonnie Chelette , an experienced educator with over 14 years of experience in the field. As the Director of Educational Technology at the Louisiana Department of Education, Bonnie is dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance student engagement, improve academic outcomes, and increase access to learning resources. In this episode, we dive into the latest advances in...

Get ready to revolutionize how you give feedback to your students with gotFeedback ! As part of gotLearning's Collaborative Learning System, gotFeedback is the first classroom teacher’s feedback tool built on OpenAI’s Large Language Model API. With gotFeedback, you can provide personalized and timely feedback that is goal-referenced, tangible, actionable, user-friendly, ongoing, and consisten...

As Adobe's Senior Director of Education Initiatives, Ben has taught coding skills to over a million users and spends considerable time teaching, talking, and writing about creativity and digital literacy, and the future of education. He provides feedback to help shape the future direction of Adobe products, and in this episode, he discusses the role of technology in promoting creativity and i...

In this episode, I sit down with Elise Victor , an AI expert, to explore her journey and experiences in the world of AI. From a career in banking and healthcare to pursuing a Ph. D. in Information Science, Elise shares her path to discovering her true passion. As a part-time professor at the University of North Texas and an AI speaker series host, Elise is dedicated to educating the next generatio...

🎙️ Dive into this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, where we chat with the inspiring Daniel Lopez, a passionate educator on a mission to revolutionize postsecondary outcomes for marginalized students. As the Managing Director at OneGoal Massachusetts, Daniel works tirelessly to empower students to achieve their highest aspirations.🚀 But that's not all! Daniel is also the host of the though...

Join me as I welcome Amanda Fox , an award-winning educator and author, as she shares her magical journey through innovative education, AI conversations, and augmented reality! This episode dives into how she harnesses technology to transform classrooms and inspires young minds with whimsical stories. Get ready to learn about her popular books, like The Canva Classroom, The A to Z to Field Guide t...

Meet Nicole Rennie , a Kami Teacher, Coach, and Mom passionate about technology's transformative power in education. With over 15 years of teaching and authoring content, she now champions Kami, an all-in-one classroom sidekick that supports teachers' unique teaching styles and makes learning accessible. As a Kami Teacher Success Champion, Nicole helps educators simplify their digital pa...

In this episode, I will be joined by Alex Kotran, founder of the AI Education Project , to discuss the importance of preparing students for the age of artificial intelligence. We dive into the startling reality that the vast majority of students in the US complete their K-12 education without any exposure to AI education, and the impact this can have on their future success. Tune in to learn how a...

Join me as I explore the fascinating world of generative artificial intelligence and its educational applications with Stefan Bauschard , an experienced Debate Coach and nonprofit leader. Stefan recently co-edited a 650-page volume featuring 32 authors with expertise in education, technology, and the law on generative AI. Tune in to learn more about Stefan's insights on how AI can transform e...

Discover the transformative power of gratitude in education with Lainie Rowell , an educator, keynote speaker, and author with over 25 years of experience in the field. In this interview, Lainie shares her insights on how gratitude can foster a positive learning environment and help students thrive. You'll learn practical strategies for cultivating gratitude in the classroom, celebrating prog...

Join me for an exciting chat with Tim Belmont , a high school Technology Specialist and Language Arts Teacher from Rutherford, New Jersey. Discover how he integrates podcasting into his Public Speaking curriculum, empowers students with technology, and supports fellow educators as an ISTE Certified Educator and Google Certified Trainer. In this episode, we explore Tim's passion for coding and...

Join me as I welcome, Logan Greenhaw , 8th Grade English Language Arts teacher, and innovative mind behind Auto Classmate. He shares his inspiring journey from thru-hiker and freelance web developer to full-time teacher and creator of a cutting-edge AI-powered platform for educators. Discover how Logan merges technology with a life-giving approach to learning in this can't-miss interview. ---...

Join us in this eye-opening episode as we dive into the world of AI and education with William Grube , a Computer Science master's student at North Dakota State University. William has been on a mission to explore the impact of AI on teaching and learning, gathering insights from educators across all levels. In this conversation, we'll discuss the challenges teachers face in the rapidly...

In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Stein , the Head of Teacher Success at Kami and a former English teacher with experience teaching high school in Louisiana, USA. With over ten years of experience as an education consultant, Marcus is passionate about effective technology integration and holds an M.Ed. in education technology leadership.  But that's not all - Marcus is also a former Wh...

Join us in this episode as we chat with Melissa Summerford , a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator and Teacher Success Champion at Kami, about overcoming imposter syndrome and staying determined in the education industry. With over 16 years of experience, Melissa shares her experiences and tips for success, including the importance of building a supportive network and staying connected. Don&a...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Adam Juarez , a dedicated Technology Integration Consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. With 17 years of experience as a middle and high school US and World History Teacher and Technology Integration Coach, Adam has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless teachers and students. He is also a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, CUE Bo...

Looking to transform your teaching and learning experience through effective tech integration? Look no further than tonight's podcast episode featuring Jed Stefanowicz , Digital Learning Coach, in Walpole, Massachusetts. With over 25 years of experience in elementary education and a passion for building staff and student digital learning capacity, Jed shares his expertise in creating engaging...

Join me on this inspiring episode of My EdTech Life as I chat with Brandarius , a suicide survivor who shares his deeply moving story of hope and resilience. Discover how his personal mantra, "Everyday Is Day 1," is helping him and thousands of others live life to the fullest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

In this episode, we are joined by Stevie Frank , a Digital Learning Coach from Zionsville, Indiana. With over 14 years of experience in education and a Masters degree in Literacy Education, Stevie is passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all of her students.  During our conversation, we'll explore Stevie's experiences and insights as an educator,...