EdTech Bites Podcast

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Ep. 184 | The AI Evolution In Education: Rachelle Dené Poth's Top 3 Picks for AI in Education Nov 09, 2023

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In this episode, I chat the evolution of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom with Rachelle Dené Poth. We dig into how far it's come in less than a year and I ask her to give me her top 3 AI tools for the classroom. There are several tools out there but she had to pare it down to her top 3. If you're not sure what her top pics are, check out this episode and share it with a friend. Make sure you give Rachelle a follow and check out her top 3 tools. This conversation was recorded at the TCCA conference in Aldine, Texas. Buen provecho!

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About Rachelle Dené Poth

Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master's in Instructional Technology, and is currently pursuing a second doctorate, focused on Educational Technology. Rachelle is an ISTE Certified Educator and recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and several presidential gold and silver awards for volunteer service. She presents regularly at state, national, and international conferences and provides professional development and coaching for educators on a variety of topics including assessments, and emerging technologies such as AI, AR and VR, and STEM.

Connect With Rachelle

Rachelle On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rdene915
Rachelle On Instagram: https://instagram.com/Rdene915
Rachelle On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelle.berquistpoth
Rachelle On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/
THRIVEinEDU On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/THRIVEinEDU

X-Factor Publishing And Student Podcasting With Matthew Joseph Jul 05, 2023

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In this episode, I chat with Matthew Joseph to discuss his publishing company, X-Factor. He's a published author and has held many positions in education. He's also a podcaster who's passionate about promoting student voice through podcasts as well. We discuss his EDU path and also tap into the importance of empowering others to ensure longevity. To connect with Matthew, use the links below. Buen provecho!

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EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
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About Matthew Joseph

Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is currently the Director of Evaluation, Supervision, Mentoring, and Hiring in Brockton Public Schools. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and publishing. Experiences such as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt with incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning

Connect With Matthew Joseph

Matthew On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewXJoseph
Matthew On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_x_joseph/
Matthew's Website: https://www.xfactor.link

Ep. 106: Megadesk! May 24, 2022

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In this episode, I chat Megadesk. If you're not sure what Megadesk is, then be prepared to learn. If you know what Megadesk is, then be prepared to hear how it has impacted our teaching and effectiveness in the classroom. The only food I'm giving you here is food for thought. So dig in! Buen provecho!

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Ep. 103: The Educator Side Hustle with Christina and Alexis Mar 09, 2022

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In this episode, I chat the educator side hustle with Fempower Beauty's own Christina Basias and Alexis Androulakis. And of all days to record this on, it was recorded on International Women's Day 2022! Both of these ladies are of Greek descent so what better meals to have than Greek food! This is a great conversation that will motivate any educator with a side hustle idea. Give this episode a listen and don't forget to check out the Fempower Beauty product line below. Buen provecho!

Coverart photo taken by Lena Nicholson @lenanicholson

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About Christina Basias

Christina is an entrepreneur who cares about the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and education. Her charge is to ensure that today's young people are prepared for jobs of the future as technology continues to shift culture. She has extensive experience in high school, college, and adult curriculum design and development. She is now at the forefront of the New York City Department of Education's tech scene as an implementation manager, supporting schools with creative uses of technology adoption. Her passions were aligned in 2019 when she co-founded Fempower Beauty™, a queer-owned and female operated beauty brand rooted in her values with what became award-winning beauty products.

Connect With Christina Basias

Christina On Twitter: https://twitter.com/xtina_bas
Christina On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtina_bas/
Christina On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xtinabas

About Alexis Androulakis

Alexis spent almost eight years on a sales floor meeting thousands of humans who would spend every second that she touched their faces looking in the mirror picking apart their looks. Alexis vowed that she would revolutionize the make-over experience. No one should look in the mirror and itemize their flaws like a to-do list. Alexis vows change the way we all perceive beauty, and to shift culture beyond the narrow beauty standards that exist.

Connect With Alexis Androulakis

Alexis On Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexisfempower
Alexis On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexis_androulakis/
Alexis On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aandroul

Connect With Fempower Beauty

Fempower Beauty Website: https://fempowerbeauty.com/
Fempower Beauty On Twitter: https://twitter.com/fempowerbeauty
Fempower Beauty On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fempowerbeauty/
Fempower Beauty On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fempowerbeauty

Ep. 101: 12 Words For 2022 Jan 18, 2022

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In this episode, I multiply the One Word into 12 Words for 2022. Since this is the first episode of 2022, I also enjoy some grapes while discussing my 12 Words for 2022 as this is a New Year's tradition in many Latin American countries. But wait, there's more! My 12 Words for 2022 are on my phone lock screen as a reminder. I made this in Canva and have created a video tutorial so you can do the same. Check out the video below to make your own phone lockscreen. Buen provecho!

Canva Text Mask Tutorial

https://youtu.be/M5lMQdmYC-8

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EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
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Ep. 100: 100th Episode Celebration With Carl Hooker And Andrew Gonzalez Dec 28, 2021

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In this special celebratory episode, I chat with foodie Andrew Gonzalez and edtech expert Carl Hooker in person at the Helotes Creek Winery in Helotes, Texas. It's not really a chat though, it's a trivia episode. I ask our foodie and edtech expert 7 edtech and 7 foodie questions to see who takes the cake (no pun intended). This is a true edtech and food episode with intentions on celebrating 100 episodes of my two passions. But there's more! There is also EdTech Bites trivia for an opportunity for YOU the listener to be entered in a giveaway for one of twenty $10 Starbuck's and Dunkin' gift cards, Flipgrid VoicePod, or a signed copy of Carl Hooker's new book Ready, Set, Fail. So make sure you give this landmark episode a listen and enter the giveaway by clicking on the link below. Thank you for all of your continued support throughout the years. To the next 100! Buen provecho!

A HUGE shout out to SMART Technologies, Flipgrid, and Ann Kozma for donating the giveaways!

Click Here To Enter The Episode 100 Giveaway!

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About Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker has been in education for 22+ years. He's been a teacher, coach, and administrator and is currently a national faculty member for Future Ready Schools. Carl also hosts 2 podcasts, has written 6 books on mobile learning, and has a course on Remote Learning. He's been a keynote speaker at state and national events and in his most important role, is a father to three girls.

Connect With Carl Hooker

Carl's Website: https://carlhooker.com/
Carl's Blog: https://hookedoninnovation.com/
Carl On Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrhooker
Carl On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hookertech/
Carl On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlHooker
Carl's Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/hookertech
Carl's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CarlHookerFanPage

About Andrew Gonzalez

Andrew is a self-taught baker based in San Antonio, TX. He started Macarons by Andrew in 2017 specializing in French macarons and quickly expanded to custom cakes and cupcakes, as well. Although his business focused on baking, he also enjoys cooking and a good glass of wine. When Andrew is not baking, chances are he's checking out the food scene to support local bakers and new food spots.

Connect With Andrew Gonzalez

Andrew's Website: http://macaronsbyandrew.com/
Andrew's Instagram: http://instagram.com/macaronsbyandrew
Andrew's Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/macaronsbyandrew

Helotes Creek Winery

Helotes Creek Winery Website: https://www.shophelotes.com/shop/helotes-creek-winery

Helotes Creek Winery Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/helotescreekwinery/

Ep. 85: EdTech Pet Peeves, Stacey, Chris, AJ, And Pork Roll Mar 03, 2021

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In this episode, we chat about one of the more negative aspects of technology integration. I connect with Stacey Lindes, Chris Nesi, and AJ Bianco, AKA the Podcast PD crew. We talk about the edtech pet peeves that we have. We are all guilty of doing something that others hate and that's OK, it doesn't make us any less of a person or educator. This list contains some things that you or your colleagues might be guilty of doing. And being that the Podcast PD crew is all based in New Jersey, what better meal to have than pork roll (or as AJ calls it, Taylor Ham). So try not to get too hungry while consuming this episode and check to see if you are guilty of some of these edtech pet peeves. Buen provecho!

Podcast PD Website

About Stacey

Stacey is a 5th grade teacher with nearly 20 years experience in education from pre-school to high school. She is passionate about tech integration and a balance between the digital and analog world. Stacey is also the cohost of PodcastPD, a show about learning and growing with podcasts.

About Chris

Christopher J. Nesi is certified in social studies and supervision and has inspired students and teachers at the K-12, and collegiate levels. Technology and its role in education are his professional passion. Mr. Nesi hosts the House of #EdTech Podcast. House of #EdTech explores how technology is changing the way teachers teach and the impact that technology is having in education. He is also the co-host of the PodcastPD Podcast. In 2015, he founded the Education Podcast Network as a way to connect with other education podcasters and to provide a place where people could easily access the best in education podcasts. In 2019, he was named one of EdTech's 30 Must-Follow K–12 Education IT Influencers by EdTech Magazine.

About AJ

AJ Bianco is a husband, father of three amazing children (2 boys and a girl), and currently is the Vice Principal of East Brook Middle School in New Jersey. When it comes to the ideal classroom, AJ is an advocate for technology tools and methodologies. He is also a major proponent for Blended Learning practices, Personalized Learning and the Flipped Classroom model to enhance student learning. AJ is an avid podcast listener, co-host of PodcastPD, and a podcast coming in early 2020! He is also a co-host of #CoffeeEDU in Bergen County, New Jersey. You can find AJ at a variety of EdCamps and Conferences throughout New Jersey and New York. AJ shares his passions for education, educational technology, and leadership through his website at www.ajbianco.me

Ep. 62: Ori, GiantLeap, and Israeli Food May 26, 2020

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Have you noticed delays in your child's progress during distance learning? Have you asked yourself "I see this at home alone, I can't imagine with 30 other students in the class!". In this episode, I chat with Ori Hofnung, founder of GiantLeap. His product evaluates the child and then creates a plan to improve on the areas the child needs to fill in gaps. He comes from humble beginnings and has sought out to help parents help their children. Buen provecho!

Ep. 60: Cari, Digital Art For Distance Learning, And Desserts Apr 30, 2020

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In this episode, I chat with Cari Orts to discuss a key element missing in distance learning...FUN. She goes through various ways to use common GSuite tools in creative and artistic ways. She covers her and her students' favorite projects and how these can be done at home to alleviate stress and pressure during these uncertain times. And what's distance learning without binging on our favorite desserts, right?! Tune in to hear what she's indulging on and let us know what your favorite quarantine snacks are! Buen Provecho!

Ep. 43: Teachercast, ISTE, And Cheesesteaks May 07, 2019

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In this episode, I'm joined by Jeff Bradbury to discuss Teachercast, Jeff's site and podcast all for tech coaches. We're both going to be in Philly for ISTE 2019 so he also lets us know where to get the best Cheesesteaks. Buen provecho!