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Author: EdTech and Innovation at Los Angeles County Office of Education

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Tech Lasso is produced by the LACOE EdTech and Innovation Coordinators. EdTech and Innovation at the Los Angeles County Office of Education promotes the effective and innovative use of technology throughout our educational communities.

Various guest speakers from Los Angeles County and beyond engage in conversation to help everyone navigate the ever-evolving digital technologies used in the classrooms today.

For more information on EdTech and Innovation, Technology Services, and the Los Angeles County Office of Education visit https://www.lacoe.edu/services/technology/learning-support
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We may be officially sunsetting the Tech Lasso podcast as our team shifts focus toward upcoming digital initiatives, but Dr. Alice Pak has one last interview with Educational Technology Coordinator Tara Ahmed, to talk about partnerships and expanded support for districts, students, families and communities. Thanks for listening, and see y'all in the next digital chapter!
E 4.9 Esports!

E 4.9 Esports!

2026-05-1130:01

Dr. Alice Pak sits down with Alvaro Brito and James Hicks, coordinators at LACOE, to discuss structured esports programs, how they're improving academic outcomes and engagement for students, including details about an inaugural esports championship event on May 30th featuring 16 districts and a cybersecurity competition.
For Part 2 of our AI literacy series Dr. Alice Pak is joined by Hanh Bui, Teacher on Special Assignment to Educational Services at Los Nietos School District, and Aaron Razo, Director of Information & Technology, also at Los Nietos. They share how their district is approaching AI—what's working, what they're learning, and how they're supporting teachers and students as this technology becomes part of everyday learning.
March is AI Literacy Month here at LACOE, and the EdTech and Innovation team is rolling out ongoing professional development to help educators understand, explore, and thoughtfully integrate AI into their practice.Dr. Alice Pak sits down with Katrina Pendrick, an elementary educator with deep hands-on experience in EdTech implementation, curriculum adoption, and AI integration. Katrina is passionate about the intentional use of instructional technology to support diverse learning needs, and she's skilled at turning real classroom feedback into meaningful action. 
Observed every year on February 11, this United Nations-designated day is all about promoting full and equal access to STEM fields for women and girls—recognizing their critical contributions, addressing the persistent gender gap, and breaking down the barriers that hold back career advancement. Dr. Alice Pak interviews Anthony Quan, Coordinator III of the STEM Science Unit and Founder of the Engaging Girls in STEM Program, and Christie Pearce, Coordinator II of the STEM Science Unit and a seasoned leader in Science Olympiad. 
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