Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

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5 Tips for Making Videos and Creating Screencasts Nov 15, 2022

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In this episode, I share a few favorite tips you can use for creating screencasts to bring content to life for students. You'll also hear a breakdown of some favorite tools to make screencasting happen in any classroom for any subject!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/15/Creating-Screencasts-189/

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How to Understand If Students are Prepared for Class - Bonus Episode with Poptential Nov 13, 2022

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In this episode, Fred Fransen, CEO of Certell, joins to discuss how to support teachers with classroom management, engagement, and actionable data collection. You'll also hear how the Poptential curriculum has formative assessment seamlessly integrated and allows students to self-assess in real time!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/13/classroom-management-bonus/

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Become a "Hover-Free" Teacher with Choice-Based Instruction with Miriam R. Plotinsky - 188 Nov 08, 2022

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In this episode, Instructional Specialist and author Miriam Plotinsky, joins to unpack the term choice-based instruction and share tips for being a hover-free teacher. You'll also hear about her new book Teach More, Hover Less, How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom as well as some of her favorite techy tools and strategies for empowering students.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/07/Choice-Based-Instruction-188/

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Using EdTech to Promote School Safety - Bonus Episode with Pikmykid Nov 06, 2022

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In this episode, Sydney Clermont, Senior Director of Customer Success Operations at Pikmykid, joins to discuss how EdTech can be used by a school or district to help promote school safety. You'll also hear how Pikmykid empowers schools in all areas of school safety including parent engagement and communication, streamlining daily processes, emergency document storage, and lots more!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/06/promote-school-safety-bonus/

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Using Tech to Help Students Overcome Math Anxiety with Allison Dillard - 187 Nov 01, 2022

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In this episode, math educator and author, Allison Dillard, joins to discuss how to help students overcome math anxiety in any classroom. You'll also hear how to leverage technology to start conversations with students about their feelings regarding math, take what you learn into your planning, and get a picture of student thinking.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/01/math-anxiety-187/

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4 Alternatives to Reading Teacher Books for Professional Learning - 186 Oct 25, 2022

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In this episode, I share four ideas to replace a traditional teacher book club for professional learning this school year! You'll also hear why you might want to switch up how you learn from teacher books to a few alternatives. And I have a few ideas and recommendations to get you started!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/25/teacher-books-186/

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The Future of EdTech and Using Movies in the Classroom with Andre Daughty - 185 Oct 18, 2022

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In this episode, education consultant and fellow FETC featured speaker, Andre Daughty, joins to discuss the impact of teaching and learning with movies in the classroom. You'll also hear about our upcoming speaking sessions at the National Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) and some thoughts about the evolution and future of EdTech.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/18/movies-in-the-classroom-185/

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

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How Individual Student Whiteboards Can Transform Formative Assessment- Bonus Episode with Whiteboard.fi Oct 16, 2022

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In this episode, Sebastian Laxell, founder, creator and CEO of Whiteboard.fi, shares how digital student whiteboards can transform your formative assessment routine. You'll also hear how to use digital whiteboards with students independently to gather actionable data to support individual learners in your class!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/16/student-whiteboards-bonus/

Sponsored by Whiteboard.fi: https://whiteboard.fi/ (use code MONICA25 to get 25% off all plans)

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5 Creative Activities for Kids of All Ages - 184 Oct 11, 2022

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In this episode, I share five creative activities for kids you can use to incorporate technology in any classroom. You'll hear how you can adapt these activity ideas to fit your students' needs plus how to access the free, customizable templates I made to help get you started!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/11/creative-activities-for-kids-184/

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Why Text-to-Speech Tools Might Have a Place in Your Classroom with Dr. Kirsten Kohlmeyer - 179 Oct 04, 2022

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In this episode, Assistive Technology Director, Dr. Kirsten Kohlmeyer, joins to discuss the power of accessibility and text-to-speech tools in classroom environments. You'll also hear plenty of digital resources to check out for text-to-speech options, audiobooks, and more!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/04/text-to-speech-tools-183/

Sponsored by Hāpara: https://hapara.com/monicaburns/

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