Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

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Getting Over a Fear of Teaching Coding to Kids with Regena Landry - 162 May 10, 2022

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In this episode, robotics and STEM educator Regena Landry joins to discuss her journey with teaching coding to kids and how educators can get over a fear of coding in the classroom. If you've ever thought to yourself, "Why is coding important?" then you'll want to tune into this conversation. You'll also hear about free, paper-based and digital tools for any educator to get started with computational thinking and coding with students of all ages!

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A Quick List of Communication Tools for Every Instructional Coach - 161 May 03, 2022

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In this episode, I share a quick list of digital communication tools any instructional coach can use to stay connected! You'll also hear tips on how to use these multimedia tools to make conversations and meetings more productive and actionable.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/05/03/communication-tools-161/

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Best Practices for Using Technology to Support Multilingual Learners with Valentina Gonzalez - 160 Apr 26, 2022

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In this episode, author and ESL educational leader, Valentina Gonzalez, joins to discuss best practices for using technology with multilingual learners. You'll hear specific strategies paired with digital tools classroom teachers can use to support language development, digital citizenship and collaboration!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/26/multilingual-learners-160/

Sponsored by EdTech Essentials: https://classtechtips.com/books

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How to Help Students Be Respectful in Online Spaces with Hedreich Nichols - 159 Apr 19, 2022

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In this episode, author and EdTech Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Hedreich Nichols, joins to discuss how educators can help students be respectful in online spaces. You'll hear about free media literacy and digital citizenship resources to use with students plus tips for modeling citizenship and empathy online.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/19/respectful-online-159/

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How to Remove the Fluff and Use Virtual Reality in a Meaningful Way - 158 Apr 12, 2022

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In this episode, we'll dive into how educators can use virtual reality resources in a meaningful way to transport students to different corners of the world. You'll also hear about how to access totally free digital VR tools to explore with 360 video, interactive panoramas, and more!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/12/virtual-reality-158/

Sponsored by Hāpara: https://hapara.com/digital-backpack/

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Get access to lots of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

Must-Try Tips for One-to-One Chromebook Management - Bonus Episode with VIZOR Apr 10, 2022

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In this episode, Dean Bates and Jeff Lalonde, from VIZOR for Chromebooks, join to discuss how to manage one-to-one Chromebooks for students. You'll also hear tips for deploying Chromebooks, thinking about the device life cycle, strategies for tackling repairs and communicating with families.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/10/chromebook-management-bonus/

Sponsored by VIZOR for Chromebooks: https://vizor.cloud/classtechtips

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Spring Cleaning Guide: 5 Tips to Upgrade Your Digital Workflow - 157 Apr 05, 2022

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In this episode, I share five spring cleaning tips for every educator to take digital organization to the next level. You'll hear how these tips are ready for you to customize for the digital spaces you inhabit, your day-to-day routines, and your favorite technology tools. Ready to get organized this spring? This episode is for you.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/04/05/spring-cleaning-guide-157/

Sponsored by Hāpara: https://hapara.com/digital-backpack/

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What Does an Instructional Technology Specialist Do? with Rosie Fleming - 156 Mar 29, 2022

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In this episode, Rosie Fleming joins to share what her day-to-day looks like as an Instructional Technology Specialist. You'll also hear ways to get involved with tech leadership in your school and steps you can take to pursue the role of Instructional Technology Specialist.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/29/instructional-tech-specialist-156/

Sponsored by Hāpara: https://hapara.com/digital-backpack/

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Tech-Friendly Strategies for Teaching Financial Literacy - Bonus Episode with Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids! Mar 27, 2022

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In this episode, Danielle Robinson, executive director of Jackson Charitable Foundation, joins to discuss financial literacy in the classroom. You'll also hear about some free, tech-friendly resources to support teaching financial literacy to kids to help earn, save, spend, and donate.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/27/teaching-financial-literacy-bonus/

Sponsored by Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids!: https://cha-chingusa.org/

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What it's Like to Host a Teacher YouTube Channel with Sam Kary -155 Mar 22, 2022

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In this episode, educator and YouTuber Sam Kary shares a behind-the-scenes look at his popular YouTube channel for educators. You'll also hear his advice and suggestions for starting your very own teacher YouTube channel!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/03/22/teacher-youtube-155/

Sponsored by Hāpara: https://hapara.com/digital-backpack/

Check out Sam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewEdTechClassroom

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Get access to lots of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/