EdTech Bites Podcast

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Ep. 258 | EdTech & Eats: Trivia Fun At TCEA 2025 With Frankie Baker Feb 13, 2025

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This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. After a whirlwind of edtech, learning strategies, and the hustle of the expo hall at TCEA 2025, we decided to mix things up with a fun, lighthearted challenge—EdTech & Food Trivia! 🎉 Join us as we test our knowledge on everything from groundbreaking tech trends to delicious culinary facts. Can you guess which AI-powered tool pairs best with your favorite snack? Or which historical invention shaped both classrooms and kitchens? Play along and see how well you do! 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✔️ Surprising connections between food and edtech ✔️ Fun facts you can share at your next staff meeting ✔️ A behind-the-scenes look at TCEA 2025 Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even get a little hungry. Hit play and let's dive in! Buen provecho!

Connect With Gabriel Carrillo

EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social
EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
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EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

About Frankie Baker Frankie considers herself "the unofficial hype girl of all the things" and "irreparable yes girl", but officially, she's a digital learning coach for Frisco ISD and community coordinator for Robolink. Regardless of her role, her main goal is to empower teachers to be confident technology users and to promote student choice, voice, and agency. She loves to learn, so being a part of various communities allows her to learn from her peers and from the tools/programs themselves. Through these programs and events, Frankie is able to grow her network and her learning. Her love for edtech, especially AI in Education, knows no bounds, and is thrilled at the opportunity to share it.

Connect With Frankie Baker

Frankie On X: https://x.com/baconedtech
Frankie On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/baconedtech.bsky.social
Frankie On Wakelet: https://wakelet.com/@baconedtech

Ep. 257 | The Price We Pay For AI With Brianna Hodges and Carl Hooker Feb 12, 2025

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This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com.

Live from TCEA 2025, we're bringing you an electrifying discussion on "The Price We Pay for AI" with special guests Brianna Hodges and Carl Hooker. This is TCEA's first EVER live podcast as a concurrent session so we had a live audience in front of us. We tackle AI literacy, the dangers of over-reliance, and whether AI is making us less creative. And because we like to keep things spicy—literally—we threw in a hot sauce challenge and some food trivia! Tune in for a mix of deep insights, audience engagement, and a little bit of heat. Because of the live audience, the energy in the room was unmatched and Brianna and Carl made this episode much more special and spicy. You'll hear the energy while listening to this episode. Buen provecho!

Connect With Gabriel Carrillo

EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social
EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites
EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

About Brianna Hodges

Learner. Listener. Leader. Storyteller. Texas EdTech of the Year (2017). K12 Administrator to Watch (2018). National Advisor and Spokesperson for Future Ready Instructional Coaches. An experienced school and district leader with a superpower for storytelling (Bri spent 10+ years as a PR exec) and developing capacity, Brianna works with school districts across the country to transform learning for all ages and stages. Let's rewrite the story of what school has been and provide purpose to practice, and institute innovative change together.

Connect With Brianna Hodges

Brianna's Website: https://www.briannahodges.com
Brianna On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bhodgesedu.bsky.social
Brianna On X: https://www.x.com/bhodgesEDU
Brianna On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhodgesedu/

About Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker is a 25-year educator from Austin, TX. He's an 8-time author, 5-time podcast host, 2-time bar owner, 3-time father, and 1-time husband. His latest book, Learning Evolution tackles the challenges of AI-enhanced learning and empowers teachers to leverage this new technology in creative ways for learning. He identifies as a pizza-lover, with a regular household debate between Detroit-style and New York-style.

Connect With Carl Hooker

Carl's Website: https://CarlHooker.com
Carl's Blog: https://hookedoninnovation.com/
Carl On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hookertech.bsky.social
Carl On X: https://twitter.com/mrhooker
Carl On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hookertech/

Ep. 212 | The Gaming Possibilities Are Endless: A Gaming Conversation With Stephen Reid Jul 04, 2024

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We all know that success in the classroom relies on powerful and innovative technology. That's where CTL comes in. For over 35 years, CTL has manufactured and serviced award-winning cloud computing solutions that today empower schools in more than 55 countries. From Chromebooks to Chromebox and Google Meet, CTL offers a complete range of solutions to keep students, teachers, and administration both learning and productive. CTL works side-by-side with you, increasing IT efficiency with customized configurations and comprehensive lifecycle services. And, recently, CTL achieved B Corporation™ certification for their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

If you're looking for a true partner to help innovate your next ChromeOS success, visit CTL at CTL.net.

In this episode, I chat with Stephen Reid about his new venture at the Endless Foundation and game based learning. He's a big gamer and utilized video games to teach content when he was in the classroom. He discusses the Endless Foundation and how they help students all over the world create their own games. This is a great episode with a greater friend so don't miss it. Buen provecho!

Connect With Gabriel Carrillo

EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites
EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

About Stephen Reid

Stephen is a passionate advocate of both play as a powerful learning mechanism, and technology as a tool for learning. Actively pioneered much of the work the field of games-based learning, he has spent his career researching and developing curriculum content and pedagogical practices that transform learning for students and teachers worldwide. Working in over 70 countries and with the most disenfranchised learners in the world, Stephen believes in the complete democratisation and decolonisation of learning and that all learning should be relevant, meaningful andas close to the real-world as possible and so designs lessons that draw students into environments with experiences that take place on farms and in museums, to travelling classrooms in shipping containers, as well as building an entire school using a single 3D printer in a South African township. Stephen now leads the learning team at the Endless Foundation, a global not-for-profit that uses game development to bring curriculum learning and career development skills to learners worldwide.

Connect With Stephen Reid

Endless OS Foundation Website: https://www.endlessos.org/
Stephen's Website: https://stephenreidedu.com
Stephen On Twitter: https://x.com/stephenreidedu
Stephen On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenreidedu
Stephen On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenreidedu

My Book Is Officially Out!

My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Ep. 183 | The Importance of Collaboration Between Administration and Tech Specialists w/ Stephanie Balster And Laura Depp Nov 07, 2023

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* We want to take this moment to thank our sponsor - Wakelet. Wakelet has been changing the game when it comes to student portfolios. The platform is helping students across the US showcase tangible evidence of their success in creative and personalized ways. Wakelet portfolios boost college readiness, and help students share their skills and achievements in ways that go beyond just test scores.

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In this episode, I chat the importance of collaboration between administration and tech specialists with Stephanie Balster and Laura Depp. We also do some food trivia in this episode. This conversation was recorded at the TCCA conference in Aldine, Texas. Stephanie and Laura bring a great vibe to the show and each come to the table with a specific perspective. Can you beat Stephanie and Laura in food trivia? Find out for yourself. Buen provecho!

Connect With Gabriel Carrillo

EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg

About Stephanie

Stephanie Balster is an Innovation Leader for Castleberry Independent School District. She has been in education for the last nine years and has taught first - third grade. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education from the University of West Florida. Stephanie is bringing her expertise in education and technology to the forefront, helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms in meaningful and impactful ways. With a focus on engaging learners, building critical thinking skills, and fostering digital citizenship, Stephanie is dedicated to helping students thrive in the digital age.

Connect With Stephanie

Stephanie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsBalster

About Laura

Laura Depp serves as the Campus Academic Leader at Castleberry Elementary. She has been in education for seventeen years. Laura taught in all grades kindergarten through fourth grade prior to becoming a math coach which eventually led her to her current position. She is passionate about making learning come alive for all students through hands-on learning experiences and student discourse. Laura holds her national STEM certification, as well as, her Master's in Educational Administration.

First Time At ISTE With Cathy Masrour and Craig Nicholls Jul 03, 2023

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This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that's tired of talking? Are you an admin that's looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello.

Propello's teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, "sit and get" teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction.

Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffolding like language translations and leveled reading, and embedded teacher guidance to ensure every student, in every classroom, gets a first-class learning experience.

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In this episode, I chat with Cathy Masrour and Craig Nicholls. This is their first time at ISTE Live so we discuss what sessions they are ready to hit, what social events they're geared up for, and their expectations. Cathy is from Long Island, New York and Craig Nicholls came to Philly from Melbourne, Australia! Talk about frequent flier miles! I'm planning to catch up with them after ISTE is over to see what they actually got out of it. Peep this episode! To connect with Cathy and Craig, use the links below. Buen provecho!

Connect With Gabriel Carrillo

EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg

About Cathy Masrour

Catherine Masrour is a librarian educator living on Long Island. She is the 2022 SSLMA School Librarian of the Year. Catherine has a doctorate in Education: Learning and Leadership and her interests are in the Library Learning Commons model, 21st-century learning, makerspaces, reluctant readers, and ELL students. She runs a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting STEM enrichment opportunities for students in her community. And, she is a former Peace Corps volunteer who served in Morocco.

About Craig Nicholls

Craig, with over 25 years of experience in teaching, specializes in K-10 Digital Technologies and promotes its integration across all subjects. He currently serves as the Director of Digital Learning at Melbourne Girls Grammar, where he works with teachers and students to improve the use of technology. Craig holds key roles in professional bodies like the Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria Committee and the Australian Council of Computers in Education. Additionally, he is recognized as an ISTE Community Leader, Adobe Education Leader, and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.

Connect With Cathy Masrour

Cathy On Twitter: https://twitter.com/shswlib?lang=en
Cathy's Non-Profit On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvstem/
Cathy's Non-Profit On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TVSTEM

Connect With Craig Nicholls

Craig On Twitter: https://twitter.com/craignic
Craig's Website: https://craignic.com/
Craig On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-nicholls-7921b925/

Ep. 37: Heather, Seesaw, and Raising Cane's Feb 06, 2019

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In this episode, I chat with Heather Miller about the ups and downs of Seesaw (get it?!). We do this while dining of only the finest Raising Cane's fried chicken. What's not to like? Seesaw and fried chicken?! Check it out and make sure you subscribe, write a review, and tell a friend! Buen provecho!

Ep 24 Ryan PBL And BBQ May 02, 2018

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In this episode, I sit down and break bread with Dr. Ryan Sprott, teacher at International School of the Americas in San Antonio, Texas. He incorporates Project Based Learning in his class and does a great job at it. He gives us some tips as well as some insight on some of his favorite topics he discusses with his students. Not only does he teach, he also is involved with the Buck Institute for Education and the Borderland Collective. Check these out for ideas and examples of PBL in action. In addition, check out the School Reform Initiative for more examples of how PBL is changing the way teachers teach. All of this...while we chowed down on some authentic Texas BBQ! Man, was it good! Please subscribe to the podcast and don't forget to leave a review. Tell a friend or colleague about it as well and help spread the word. Buen provecho!

Ep. 23: Mike Rohde and Sketchnotes Apr 17, 2018

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Did someone say "Sketchnotes"? In episode 23, I chat with the man who coined the term "sketchnotes", Mike Rohde. This is an exciting one for me because I've really gone down the sketchnote rabbit hole and find this low-tech, highly-cognitive method fascinating. Tune in to hear his insight as well as how, when, and why he began this movement. If you'd like to learn more about sketchnotes, check out his website and make sure you grab a copy of his books, "The Sketchnote Handbook" and "The Sketchnote Workbook". So sit tight, grab a pen and sketchbook, and dig in! Buen provecho!

Ep. 18: Marshall Carroll and All This Science Jan 13, 2018

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Happy New Year! In this episode, I interview Marshall Carroll and we discuss his student-led podcast, All This Science. He actually reached out to me via the Reflections page on this website and wanted to share what he's doing in regards to educational podcasts. Not only is he doing great things with his students, he's also officially the 4th smartest person in Canada. Don't believe me, have a listen and as always, Buen Provecho!

Ep. 17: Holly, Tanya, and The Google Infused Classroom Dec 23, 2017

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In episode 17, I chat with Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith to discuss their book, "The Google Infused Classroom". This is a great conversation about how the book came to be, who the book is geared towards, and of course, international food. I have to say that this interview made me envision these two ladies as the female version of Dale and Brennan from Step-Brothers. Their energy and relationship is clear in this interview and it's easy to see why these two ladies wrote this book together. As an added bonus, they are offering a free copy of the book to two lucky listeners. All you have to do is tweet your thoughts of the episode using the hashtags #edtechbites and #infusedclassroom. They will randomly choose two lucky tweeters to receive this added bonus. Please check out Tanya's and Holly's blogs to learn more about them and what they can add to your PLN. Also, please leave a review of the EdTechBites podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, or whatever app/stream you use. Buen Provecho!