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Monica Burns from the popular EdTech blog ClassTechTips brings you teaching strategies, tips and activity ideas. Each podcast focuses on how to make EdTech integration easy with a shout out to favorite EdTech tools for classrooms. Monica provides actionable, relevant tips for teachers so you can make this school year the best one yet! Join author, speaker, and blogger, Dr. Monica Burns for an EdTech podcast that helps take the stress out of integrating education technology into your classroom.
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In this episode, educational consultant Tony Vincent shares how educators can empower students as graphic designers. You'll hear plenty of EdTech tips and resources for helping student graphic designers grow as visual communicators by providing opportunities to share their learning with the use of illustrations, color, typography, and more! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/09/17/Student-Graphic-Designers-285/ Sponsored by ShiftinEdu: https://www.shiftinedu.com/ Follow Tony on social: http://instagram.com/learninginhand Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/
In this episode, I share how families can use free chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini to spark learning adventures with their children outside of school. We'll explore creative chatbot prompts families can use to transform downtime into engaging activities – from storytelling and science exploration to movie recommendations and silly jokes. Get ready to set your students and their families up for success during any vacation or long weekend! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/09/10/chatbot-prompts-students-284/ Sponsored by EVERFI: http://everfi.com/Monica Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, certified school and district transformation coach Vickie Echols shares how AI can revolutionize school leadership. Tune in to discover practical strategies from her new book, AI for School Leaders, to streamline tasks, support educators, and enhance student outcomes. If you're looking to harness the power of AI to transform your school into an optimized learning environment, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/09/03/ai-for-school-leaders-283/ Sponsored by the 2nd edition of EdTech Essentials: https://classtechtips.com/books/ Follow Vickie on social: https://www.instagram.com/authorechols2024/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, we explore the many possibilities of using podcasts with students to liven up learning in your classroom. You'll discover new ways to engage students through storytelling, news, and interactive audio content. Whether you're looking to supplement lessons, ignite debates, or inspire students to create their own shows, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/08/27/podcasts-with-students-282/ Sponsored by EVERFI: https://everfi.com/monica Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, seasoned educator and instructional coach Dr. Lauren Gehr shares stories that illustrate the power of gamification in the literacy classroom and beyond. You'll hear how gamified learning fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper dive into content. If you want to try out gamification in your classroom this year, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/08/20/gamification-281/ Sponsored by the 2nd edition of EdTech Essentials: https://classtechtips.com/books/ Follow Dr. Lauren Gehr on social: https://x.com/thegehrbear Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I'm joined by Apple Distinguished Educator, speaker, and trainer Karen Bosch, who takes us on an exploration of sketchnoting. Karen shares how this powerful visual notetaking method combines drawings and text to enhance focus and retention for learners of all ages. You'll hear Karen's expert advice, her favorite digital tools, and plenty of tips for demystifying sketchnoting for students and teachers, too. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/08/13/Sketchnoting-for-students-280/ Sponsored by my free weekly planner pages: https://classtechtips.com/planner/ Follow Karen on social: https://x.com/karlyb Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, get ready to unlock the full potential of QR codes for your classroom! From turning regular handouts into interactive experiences to sharing student work in engaging ways, we’ll explore how QR codes can energize lessons, streamline routines, and bring learning to life. Tune in for some favorite QR code hacks so you can make the most of this simple yet powerful technology! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/08/06/qr-code-hacks-279/ Sponsored by my free weekly planner pages: https://classtechtips.com/planner/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, Instructional Technology Specialist Matt Smith joins to share strategies for creating a flexible and engaging professional learning environment through podcast exploration. You'll discover how to select and use podcasts to create customized learning experiences that fuel educator growth. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your journey, this episode offers valuable insights into leveraging podcasts for professional development. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/30/podcasts-for-professional-development-278/ Sponsored by my free weekly planner pages: http://classtechtips.com/planner/ Follow Matt on social: https://x.com/msmitty34 Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I chat with Instructional Technology Coach Nikki Jones about using animation in the classroom to boost student engagement, foster creativity, and elevate assessment routines. You'll also hear how Nikki incorporates AI tools that animate from audio and generate text-to-image to make animation projects more accessible and personalized for students. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/23/animation-in-the-classroom-277/ Sponsored by my free weekly planner pages: https://classtechtips.com/planner/ Follow Nikki on social: https://www.instagram.com/mrsjones72812/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I share prompts for using AI chatbots as thought partners to boost student creativity tailored to your instructional needs and environment. You'll hear tips on crafting customized, open-ended prompts to elicit out-of-the-box ideas, along with examples you can adapt and refine to inspire exciting student learning experiences. If you’re looking to maximize creativity and design student projects with the help of AI, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/16/Design-Student-Projects-276/ Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I'm joined by authors Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh for a fantastic discussion about personalized learning in K-12 classrooms. You'll hear expert tips and strategies from their new book Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners. We chat about ways to honor student voice and choice, differentiate instruction, and seamlessly integrate proficiency-based learning. If you're looking for ways to use personalized learning to increase student engagement and motivation, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/09/Personalized-Learning-275/ Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/ Follow Eric on social: https://x.com/E_Sheninger Follow Nicki on social: https://x.com/nickiatquest Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I chat with Nicholas Provenzano, Makerspace Director, Consultant, and Author, about using comics and graphic novels as powerful literacy tools that provide students with engaging choices for reading and storytelling. You'll also hear fascinating examples of how he's leveraged free generative AI tools to help students collaboratively write stories, generate visuals, and produce digital comics, bringing their creative visions to life. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/07/02/comics-in-the-classroom-274/ Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/ Follow Nicholas on social: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdyteacher/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I dive into why the summer months provide an ideal opportunity for educators to dive into the world of AI, from experimenting with creative personal projects to thoughtfully planning how to integrate AI into the new school year. You'll also hear ways to leverage AI for summer fun, to collaborate with peers, and to stay ahead of the curve - plus, I’ll share information about my new "Learn ChatGPT This Summer" mini-course. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/25/learn-about-ai-273/ Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I chat with Alejandra Ceja, Vice President of the Office of Social Impact and Inclusion & Executive Director at the Panasonic Foundation, about an educational initiative called STEM Forward. Created in partnership with Discovery Education, STEM Forward provides free digital resources to introduce students to STEM fields and innovative technologies. You'll hear about the Innovators for Impact Virtual Field Trip, featuring Olympian Katie Ledecky, which aims to inspire students to pursue STEM careers and make a meaningful impact through hands-on learning experiences. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/21/innovators-bonus/ Sponsored by Panasonic: https://stemforward.discoveryeducation.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/
In this episode, I chat with Reading Specialist Linda Rhyne, where she unpacks the Science of Reading and the connection between education technology and building student literacy skills. You'll hear how Linda leverages technology, including AI, to support the implementation of the Science of Reading by enhancing accessibility, differentiation, and the creation of tailored instructional resources for students. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/18/Cross-curricular-272/ Sponsored by my new mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/ Follow Linda on social: https://www.instagram.com/lindarhyneconsulting/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, Brianna Henneke Hodges joins to share tips for capturing your school year story with EdTech. You'll also hear suggestions for organizing digital artifacts using tools like your LMS or cloud storage and insight into establishing routines for documenting memorable moments throughout the year. If you're looking for creative ways to help students reflect on their learning experiences through storytelling, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/11/school-year-story-271/ Sponsored by the second edition of my book EdTech Essentials: https://classtechtips.com/bookbonus/ Follow Brianna on social: http://www.instagram.com/bhodgesedu Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I spotlight the new updates and interactive features in the second edition of my book EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI. You'll hear about the two new chapters focused on generating ideas with AI and evaluating digital content with an AI mindset, as well as the inclusion of chatbot prompts and educator stories throughout the book. Plus, discover how to access my free study guide that accompanies the book to use on your own, in your PLC, or even with a book club! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/06/04/second-edition-of-edtech-essentials-270/ Sponsored by the second edition of my book EdTech Essentials: http://classtechtips.com/bookbonus Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, fellow ASCD author and educator Jennifer Orr joins me for a deep dive into the art of fostering dynamic academic conversations with students across grade levels. You'll hear techniques from her book Demystifying Discussion that empower students to co-construct knowledge while using versatile digital tools to enrich collaborative and reflective practices, deepening classroom discussions. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/05/28/Academic-Conversations-269/ Sponsored by my new free ebook "10 Ways School Leaders Can Use AI Tomorrow": https://classtechtips.com/aileader/ Follow Jennifer on social: https://twitter.com/jenorr Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/
In this episode, I chat with District STEM Specialist Katie Fielding about elevating creativity in every classroom with EdTech. You'll hear Katie's expert strategies for nurturing a creative learning environment full of choice, along with her favorite accessible open-ended creation tools. If you're interested in boosting engagement while empowering your students to capture their learning in real-world ways, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/05/21/creativity-classroom-268/ Sponsored by my new free ebook “10 Ways School Leaders Can Use AI Tomorrow:” http://classtechtips.com/AILeader Follow Katie on social: https://www.instagram.com/katief/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I spotlight seven fun ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to teach vocabulary to students of all ages. You'll hear about how these AI-powered strategies can make vocabulary instruction engaging and personalized for students. From writing riddles and composing songs to generating stories and designing review games, this episode is full of fresh vocabulary activity ideas! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/05/14/artificial-intelligence-to-teach-vocabulary-267/ Sponsored by Blocksi: https://blocksi.net/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
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Thank you for this episode. Really helped put Digital Citizenship education into perspective. I will be checking out Dr Mattson's materials.