Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

Latest Episodes:

The Connection Between Vocational Education and STEAM - Bonus Episode with Skriware Jan 08, 2023

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In this episode, Karol Górnowicz, CEO of Skriware, joins to discuss the importance of introducing STEAM education in K-12 learning environments. You'll also hear how Skriware prepares kids to develop the 21st century skills needed for a future job market, including vocational education.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/08/vocational-education-bonus/

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Smart Searching Strategies to Support Online Searches - 196 Jan 03, 2023

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In this episode, I share tips for tackling the often daunting task of student online searches with actionable teaching strategies you can start using right away! You'll also hear about skill-building activities to set up students for success when independently navigating online spaces in their own research.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/01/03/searching-strategies-196/

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5 Types of Tech-Friendly Discussions That Promote Collaboration - 195 Dec 27, 2022

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In this episode, I spotlight a section of my book, EdTech Essentials, all about different strategies for tech-friendly discussions that promote collaboration in your classroom. You'll also hear about plenty of digital tools you and your students can use for discussions in real-time or with a delay, using text, video, and more!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/12/27/promote-collaboration-195/

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What To Do Before You Host a Video Call With a Guest Expert - 194 Dec 20, 2022

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How do you use video with students? In this episode, I spotlight a section of my book, EdTech Essentials, all about considerations for any educator helping students foster classroom connections over video while hosting a guest expert. You'll also hear how video calls with a guest expert can provide a way for students to connect with people who add value to their learning experience without having to make a trip!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/12/20/guest-expert-194/

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4 Key Factors for Selecting "Just Right" Content for Students - 193 Dec 13, 2022

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In this episode, we'll tackle the often overwhelming process of curating "just right" resources for students. You'll also hear tips for collecting content in one place to make it easier to get into the hands of students.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/12/13/content-for-students-193/

Sponsored by Monica's Planner Pages: http://classtechtips.com/planner

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Why We Should Build Curriculum Around Real-World Education - Bonus Episode with EVERFI Dec 11, 2022

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In this episode, Alyssa Lyons from EVERFI, joins to share tips for educators who want to inject real world experiences and skills into their curriculum. We'll discuss their powerful digital curriculum around real world education. You'll also hear how to utilize their fantastic resources for K-12 students to address critical life skills like financial literacy and even how to navigate the metaverse!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/12/11/real-world-education-bonus/

Sponsored by EVERFI: https://get.everfi.com/monica/

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3 Social Media Inspired Student Projects - 192 Dec 06, 2022

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How do you use social media in your classroom? In this episode, we explore how our favorite social media platforms can act as inspiration for student projects. You'll also hear how students can create graphics, write captions, and record videos related to their coursework with student projects inspired by social media!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/12/06/Student-Projects-192/

Sponsored by TalkingPoints: https://talkingpts.org/monica/

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Helping Students Become Change Makers - Bonus Episode with Sora Schools Dec 04, 2022

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In this episode, Garrett Smiley, the co-founder and CEO of Sora Schools, shares what it means to be a change maker and the importance of instilling critical thinking skills in our students to solve real-world issues. You'll also hear about Sora Schools, an online high school that provides interdisciplinary learning experiences like project-based learning.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/12/04/change-makers-bonus/

Sponsored by Sora Schools: https://soraschools.com/

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What Productive Struggle Looks Like When Students Use Technology with Peg Grafwallner - 191 Nov 29, 2022

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In this episode, educator and author, Peg Grafwallner, joins to unpack the term productive struggle and what this can look like in every content area - from ELA to PE. You'll also hear about Peg's book, Ready to Learn, and how teachers can model productive struggle throughout the day, including with technology, to set up students for success.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/29/productive-struggle-191/

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Help Students Take Ownership of Their Learning with Kendra Grant - 190 Nov 22, 2022

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In this episode, author and educator, Kendra Grant, joins to chat about how teachers can help students take ownership of their learning with a Universal Design for Learning (UDL). You'll also hear Kendra unpack UDL, share actionable tips for implementing it, and how her book Dive Into UDL can help educators on this journey!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/22/students-take-ownership-190/

Sponsored by Monica's Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/ClassTechTips

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