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Author: Girl Tech Innov8rs - Julia Hilburn and Laurie Boyer

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Get the down low on everything EdTech with Julia Hilburn and Laurie Boyer from St. Lucie Public Schools. The Girl Tech Innov8rs share quick 15-minute instructional technology updates for educators. Listen on your drive home or on your lunch break. Their excitement and energy around technology will have even the least tech-savvy educators wanting to jump in.
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This month, join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they dive into updates about Summer professional learning opportunities, Microsoft Innovator Educator Programs, and the latest information on becoming an MIE Expert. They also discuss the Edtech Assemble Virtual Technology Conference, new features in Canva, and provide examples of the best ways for teachers to use it in the classroom. Great discussions happen around creating lessons that are inclusive by design for all learners using the Microsoft Accessibility pathways in Learn. 
Stride into spring with the Girl Tech Innov8rs in this episode brimming with edtech revelations that will leave you feeling lucky! Discover the latest enhancements in Microsoft Forms, Reading Progress, and Stream. We also delve into the forthcoming Spring Edtech conference, guiding you on how to locate session registrations to tailor your morning schedule. Plus, we have details on the Florida Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Call. Don’t miss out!
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they recap FETC in Orlando, FL, and the Microsoft Innovator Expert meet-up. Be the first to hear information on the upcoming virtual technology conference offered in St. Lucie Public Schools, including session topics, presenters, and how you can build your own agenda for the event. The Girl Tech Innov8rs released a new #Ticket2Try on Microsoft Loop sharing different ideas of how it can be used in collaboration with your team.
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they kick off the new year discussing professional learning opportunities focusing on Reading Progress and Reading Coach. The Girl Tech Innov8rs share about their upcoming virtual tech conference and information on how to apply to present. Learn about which sessions they will be presenting at FETC along with the St. Lucie Team and dive deeper with learning pathways on Microsoft Learn. 
The Girl Tech Innov8rs can't end 2023 without reflecting on their top three favorite edtech platforms and the updates they gifted this year. From Nearpod to Canva, they each cover their favorite features and releases. Reading Progress and Coach is a hot topic during this episode with new features and demonstrations. Also, more information is shared about exciting session announcements at #FETC this January. 
This month the Girl Tech Inno8rs are talking all about educational technology that they are thankful for! Learn about upcoming professional learning conferences including Microsoft Education Exchange, and FETC in Orlando, FL. Microsoft Forms has some exciting new updates to help engage all learners and the Tech Team is sharing all about Clear touch panels and usage in our District. St. Lucie Public Schools is taking Microsoft Bookings and Shared Calendars to a new level with school-wide bookings and parent conferences. 
Spooky season may be upon us but these edtech updates are nothing to fear! This episode is all about new and exciting additions to not only edtech applications but also to the Girl Tech Innov8rs and their podcast. Laurie and Julia will share the latest and greatest of the new Microsoft Edge,  time-saving and professional graphics with Canva, and student feedback using Nearpod. 
Our Microsoft Education community is growing and we couldn’t be more excited! Join us this month as we congratulate the newest MIE Experts and those returning for another year! Catch up on the edtech professional learning that took place over the past couple of weeks including, Nearpod, Curriculum EdTech apps, and Microsoft OneDrive. Also, there are important changes in Stream that you won't want to miss. 
In the Back to School episode, the GirlTech Innov8rs discuss how they shared their EdTech love with educators this summer.  They discuss a multitude of applications they trained teachers on, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert nominations and resources in the Instructional Technology Team for the 2023/24 school year! 
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they discuss the latest technology events in the district and how five teachers received their Microsoft Trainer certification in a unique and never-been-done-before way. Clear Touch interactive display panels are a hot topic and we have certifications to share. Laurie talks all about Canva Create and the top 10 new features to help you create your designs.  
In this episode, Julia shares all about the #LIT -Leaders of Innovative Technology cohorts and how to become an MIE. Laurie informs us of a new opportunity from our Nearpod partners called Demo Slam and how educators can share and learn from one another and receive swag and prizes! Stay up to date on the latest Swivl branding changes and the hottest new updates in Canva. 
3.4 Back with Love

3.4 Back with Love

2023-02-1514:32

The Girl Tech Innov8rs are back in action and really sharing the love this month with tons of edtech updates. In this episode,  Laurie shares with us the hottest topics around  FETC and beginning-of-the-year tech conferences that you won't want to miss.  Also, learn about the newly released AI app that has everyone talking and hear what updates Julia has to share!  Details surrounding the upcoming summer summit and professional learning offers are released. 
This month's episode is sure to provide helpful tricks on how to save time using Canva and sweet insight on updates in Outlook email.  Join the Girl Tech Innovators as we re-mix what reading comprehension learning can be with the help of Ed Tech applications such as Flocabulary Mixes! Don't get spooked by learning about edtech...we will share session updates on the upcoming Tech Connect 22 conference!  
This month's episode dives deep into new updates and feature changes in Microsoft Forms, Flocabulary, Nearpod, and Outlook email. Join the Girl Tech Innov8ors as they share the spotlight on the newest and returning MIE Experts, Tech Connect 22, and how to register for the sessions you won't want to miss.  
The Girl Tech Innov8rs are back in action! Dive right in with Laurie and Julia as they talk about the start of the school year with our edtech platforms. This episode covers all the newest Nearpod updates and features for teachers including the new teacher dashboard. They also cover the essential beginning of the year tips for Canvas including rostering, student enrollment, curriculum materials, and more. Also, you won't want to miss the opportunity to become a leader of innovative technology by joining LITslps this year! 
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they share the latest updates with Microsoft Teams assignments and what new content apps can be added to your lessons! Don't miss the awesome new enhancements in Nearpod including the collaboration board, Time to Climb, and student views. Last but not least be the first to hear about the new upcoming PD offerings for St. Lucie educators! 
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they share the newest and hottest edtech features in Microsoft Teams Reading Progress and Immersive Reader. You will want to give the new Reflect Check-in feature a try in OneNote Class Notebook after hearing about how easy it is to use. They don't leave out their Canvas fans in this episode either! Laurie and Julia talk about the newly created reference guides for all things Canvas and how to keep Swivl robots active in your district even when hybrid learning may be a thing of the past!
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they talk all about their love around new edtech products such as Canva and Penda Learning. The excitement around the new district integration with Canva and what it can offer all roles is something you will want to hear. Catch up on the Technology Infusion Conference recap and the highlight of the keynote and special guest sessions. 
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs this month as they go over all the different ways you can connect with them, explore the new features of Reading Progress in Microsoft Teams, and choose your sessions for the upcoming technology infusion conference. Their excitement around edtech will have you wanting more and they want to hear all about what edtech strategies you are using in the classroom. 
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Tech Up Check Up podcast. The official name and theme are released here first for the upcoming technology conference and learn how you can score a free educator account in Canva. Celebrate your proudest moment of 2021 with the Girl Tech Innov8rs. 
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