Best Elizabeth Smart Foundation Podcasts (2024)

1
Renaissance NEXT - Helping Teachers Help Students Through Data Dashboards 21:49

16d ago21:49

21:49

The EduTechGuys talk with Renaissance Chief Product Officer Todd Brekhus about Renaissance Next - a new, powerful tool to help teachers with assessment, practice and instruction! This puts the data from STAR products, MyOn, NearPod and other RenLearn products in one easy place! Teachers can use the information to help create small groups, focus on …

1
STEAM Education Through TinkRWorks - From Smart Lamps to Pampered Plants and Beyond! 21:51

18d ago21:51

21:51

The EduTechGuys talk STEM and STEAM education with the new CEO of TinkRWorks, Dr. Chad Stevens. From cool projects like Smart Lamps to Weather Stations, Living Plants, and more, TinkRWorks provides STEAM activities for the K-8 classroom and beyond! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, l…

1
Differentiation in the Classroom - Using Data to Help Differentiate! 18:46

20d ago18:46

18:46

The EduTechGuys visit with Storey Sitwala and Eric Swanson of Renaissance Learning to talk about differentiated instruction through meaningful data. This episode focuses on the new Renaissance Learning product: Renaissance Next - an unified dashboard across the RenLearn family of products to better help teachers use data for small group instruction…

1
The Effect of Creativity on Mental Health 19:18

22d ago19:18

19:18

The EduTechGuys talk with Brian Johnsrud, Global Director of Education Learning & Advocacy at Adobe, about creativity and mental health through the lens of a research study done to find out just what effect creativity has on emotional and mental states in creatives. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning pl…

1
ISTE 2024 - DENVER, CO - RENAISSANCE NEXT - Todd Brekhus 21:10

2M ago21:10

21:10

Todd Brekhus, Chief Product Officer for Renaissance and General Manager of Nearpod, shares the newest offering called Renaissance NEXT. This integrated interface brings together the family of Renaissance products AND provides a dashboard to allow educators to make informed instruction decisions in real-time regarding further instruction, small grou…

1
A Conversation with Elizabeth Eckford - Little Rock Nine 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

We talk with Elizabeth Eckford, member of the Little Rock Nine, and Dr. Eurydice Stanley and Grace-Stanley about the book "Worst First Day." We also talk about the civil rights movement and more in this EduTechGuys Archives episode. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, sc…

1
Teachers Take a Shot at Podcasting - Interviews From a Podcast Workshop 22:19

2M ago22:19

22:19

Teachers at the Arkansas Schools Without Walls conference participated in a Podcast Workshop to learn about podcasting, how podcasting can be used in the classroom, and to experience life behind the mic. Even David of the EduTechGuys gets to sit in the hot seat and become the interviewee in this bonus episode of EduTechGuys! We’re thrilled to be sp…

1
Non-traditional Teachers, Student Entrepreneurship, Conference Presenting and more with Kevin Honeycutt 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

Enjoy this conversation with Kevin Honeycutt recorded during our very first season! We're talking non-traditional teachers, presenting at conferences, student entrepreneurship, and more. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achi…

1
Dan Mantz - CEO, Robotics Education & Competition Foundation 45:30

3M ago45:30

45:30

On today’s episode we are talking with Dan Mantz, CEO and chairman of the Board of the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. That and much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievemen…

1
Time CAN Be On Your Side! 30:23

3M ago30:23

30:23

On today’s episode, we are talking about time management, a crucial skill for both educators and students. It's the cornerstone of productivity and success in any learning environment. That and much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, s…

1
Kevin Honeycutt - Total Eclipse of the ART! 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

On this episode, the guys talk with their good friend Kevin Honeycutt! Kevin’s excitement for education, art, music, teachers and most importantly students is infectious. You won’t want to miss this episode, released on today in honor of the Solar Eclipse and Kevin’s dedication to all things education! Check out Kevin’s website for more! We’re thri…

1
ParentSquare - Dr. Chad Stevens - Chief Strategy Officer 41:15

5M ago41:15

41:15

On today's show, the guys talk with ParentSquare's Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. Chad Stevens. With the acquisition of Remind and the continuing success of Smart Sites, ParentSquare has its finger on the pulse of education communication. All that and more on this episode of the EduTechGuys! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive t…

1
S9E15 - Microlearning: Fun-Sized Learning for Big Dreams 18:23

8M ago18:23

18:23

On this episode of the EduTechGuys, the guys talk about Microlearning. Forget the days of cramming for tests and struggling to follow hour-long lectures. Microlearning is revolutionizing the way students learn in public schools. This innovative approach breaks down complex concepts into bite-sized, engaging chunks, making learning accessible, fun, …

1
S9E14 - The Guys Talk Accomplishment! 23:59

8M ago23:59

23:59

On this episode the guys talk about the about the warm fuzzies of ACCOMPLISHMENT. From learning to ride a bike to creating a new energy source from Miracle Whip, the need to accomplish and be recognized by not only ourselves, but the also the Association of Miracle Whip Researchers (and others) is paramount to each of us. This discussion and so muc…

1
S9E13 - The Guys talk AI! 23:59

9M ago23:59

23:59

On this episode the guys talk about the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ness of Artificial Intelligence. The A.I. that is changing the internet landscape and most importantly, the educational wonderland of learning! It’s not all bad… but it’s not all good either! Hop on board this Polar Express of self-aware robits and super pooters for a E.I. (…

1
S9E12 - Matt Dozier, CEO - EAST Initiative 32:02

10M ago32:02

32:02

We’re talking with Matt Dozier of the EAST Initiative program. Matt talks about STEM/STEAM, student projects, and the impact of real world, student-led projects on local communities. From water distribution to prosthetic attachments to historical museums and more, students participating in the EAST Initiative are charged with creating solutions tha…

1
S9E11 - Kari Byron - National STEM Challenge 29:39

10M ago29:39

29:39

On this episode, the guys chat with Kari Byron of EXPLR about the creation of the National STEM Challenge with the US Department of Education. Kari shares the process behind the creation and the opportunities available for ALL students, grade 6-12, to participate, grow and learn. This is a conversation packed full of information that you don’t want…

1
S9E10 - PRP Group - Jacob Hanson, CEO 43:55

11M ago43:55

43:55

On this episode of the EduTechGuys, the guys have a great chat with Jacob Hanson, CEO of PRP Group. Storytelling, best practices and all the stuff the guys really love talking about, with a CEO who KNOWS what’s important and has a true love for the power of education. That and so much more on this episode of the EduTechGuys. We’re thrilled to be sp…

1
Turnitin.com - Christine Callas, Manager, K12 Small Accounts, Secondary Education 23:35

1y ago23:35

23:35

On this episode, the guys talk with Christine Callas, Manager, K12 Small Accounts, Secondary Education of Turnitin.com. We discuss Turnitin's latest launch, the AI writing detection feature. Christine Calls shared how the tool is embedded into Turnitin's existing workflow, and share how the company is helping educators get comfortable with AI writi…

1
Omnipro & Magicbit 25:56

1y ago25:56

25:56

On this episode the guys talk with Ranjan de Costa, founder and CEO of OmniPro and Migara Amithodhana, co-founder of Magicbit. Founded in 1991 as a San Francisco Bay Area VAR (Value Added Reseller) by Ranjan de Costa, OmniPro is a computer systems integrator and IT supplier. Our goal has always been to help students in need, schools without tech re…

1
Lightspeed Systems - Amanda Sutter and Klaire Moreno 37:27

1y ago37:27

37:27

On this episode the guys talk with Amanda Sutter and Klaire Moreno of Lightspeed Systems Amanda Sutter is the Vice President of Product for Lightspeed Systems. She has over 12 years of experience in product and technology and has led product strategy for companies across a variety of markets. She is particularly passionate about EdTech, and the del…

1
Dr. Julie Evans with Project Tomorrow 41:10

1y ago41:10

41:10

On this episode, the guys talk with Dr. Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow. Dr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400,000 K-12 students, parents and educators on key education issues each year. Dr. E…

1
ETG uses GPT to talk CRT and Mickey-D’s 18:43

1+ y ago18:43

18:43

On today's show, the guys use ChatGPT to create two episodes for them to read. One episode is on Critical Race Theory and the other on the benefits of eating fast food for lunch. We promise the results are rather funny and very entertaining. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language…

1
Eerie Arkansas Summer 2023 offerings and More with Chad Morris 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

We site down with our good friend Chad Morris to talk about his summer workshop offerings concerning Eerie Arkansas! We also get to talking about all the cool benefits and exciting topics he covers with students and teachers! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, …

1
How woke are these Blokes? 27:28

1+ y ago27:28

27:28

On today's episode the guys take a web quiz to help them figure out just how "woke" they may, or may not, be! This one is different, funny and... maybe informative. Don't miss it! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and socia…

1
What's going on in Arkansas? 27:41

1+ y ago27:41

27:41

On today's episode, the guys discuss Governor Sander's new LEARNS Act (ACT 237 of 2023) and the issues, hurdles, and impact it brings to public education in the State of Arkansas. There's an update on the EAST Initiative's EASTCon and much more! We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, lang…

1
EduTechGuys - Season 9, Episode 1 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

On today's episode, the guys talk about ChatGPT. You either love it or you hate it. Well, that seems to be the consensus among the education crowd. Is this A.I. and others allowing students one more venue to stop the learning process and "put one over" on the educators? There's also an edutech tip of the week and so much more! We’re thrilled to be …

1
S8E3 - Chad Morris - EERIE ARKANSAS 32:30

2y ago32:30

32:30

On this episode, the guys talk with Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative Gifted and Talented Specialist Chad Morris about his wonderful - EERIE ARKANSAS! Eerie Arkansas is a Look at Arkansas History Through Local Legends and Myths. So much spooky fun that turns learning history and more into an event the students will never forget. --- Support …

1
3.19 Season Three Finale 14:45

2y ago14:45

14:45

Thank you for joining us for Season 3 of Smart Talks! In this episode, Elizabeth discusses her main takeaways from the season and leaves us with some final thoughts. Show notes: -View the full transcript and related links at elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-talks-3-19. -Chat 24/7 with the National Sexual Assault Hotline. All views, information, o…

1
3.18 Heroes Landing CJC pt. 2 26:01

2y ago26:01

26:01

In a continuation of last week's episode, Elizabeth is joined by the rest of the multidisciplinary team from Heroes Landing Children's Justice Center. In this episode, she talks with two victim advocates about their roles and common misconceptions the public has about victim advocacy. Elizabeth also talks with the team's forensic interviewer about …

1
3.17 Heroes Landing Children's Justice Center pt. 1 32:07

2y ago32:07

32:07

Children's justice centers (CJCs) are child-friendly facilities where child victims of abuse are interviewed and medically assessed by professionals specifically trained in the forensic investigation of abuse. Today, we are joined by two women from Heroes Landing Children's Justice Center, a CJC that recently opened in Muskingum County, Ohio. Evonn…

1
3.16 Julie's Healing Journey 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

Julie Whitehead is a survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and human sex trafficking. Her story of abuse spans 31 years and was discussed in Smart Talks season 1, episode 14. Today, Julie joins Elizabeth to talk about the steps she's taken in her healing journey and what the future holds for her. She mentions certain tools she's learned t…

1
3.15 How Local Government and Organizations Can Work Together for Survivors 32:58

2y ago32:58

32:58

RISE (Restore Individual Self-Empowerment) Court is a court-sponsored program in the Akron, Ohio Municipal Court and is led by Judge Ron Cable. It was created to help adult female victims of human trafficking, prostitution, and sexual exploitation. Judge Cable began RISE to identify and help human trafficking victims and lead them as they create a …

1
3.14 Stephanie's Story 33:02

2y ago33:02

33:02

When they were children, Stephanie and her sisters suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a brother-in-law. After the abuse was brought to light, more focus and worry went toward helping the abuser recover than toward helping his victims heal. Stephanie's abuser is still married to her sister, and in this episode she discusses her journey through th…

1
S8E2- Josh Britton - Get More Math 42:33

2y ago42:33

42:33

On today’s show, the guys have a great conversation with Josh Britton, Founder, and CEO of Get More Math. There's an edutech tip, and so much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and …

1
S8E1 - MOSAIQ - Jenn Kennett 32:05

2y ago32:05

32:05

On today’s show, the guys have a great conversation with Jenn Kennet, with MOSAIQ, LLC. From helping creators license text for assessment passages and more to helping publishers provide even more available text, MOSAIQ’s Curation IQ makes the process much easier and more profitable for all entities involved. There's an edutech tip, and so much more…

1
3.13 National Center on Sexual Exploitation 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse. Dawn Hawkins is the CEO of NCOSE. She has centered the need to address buyer demand for commercial sex, called out corporate e…

1
3.12 India's Story 49:07

2y ago49:07

49:07

India Oxenberg is a survivor of the NXIVM cult who now uses her experiences to help other survivors of cults and high control groups. She spent 7 years indoctrinated in the cult, and for many of those years suffered sexual abuse, starvation, torture, and extreme brainwashing tactics. In this episode, Elizabeth and India discuss her experience, incl…

1
3.11 Human Rights and Business 36:03

2y ago36:03

36:03

Erika R. George is the Samuel D. Thurman Professor of Law at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law, where she teaches constitutional law, international human rights law, international environmental law, and seminars on corporate citizenship and sustainability. Her current research explores the responsibilities of multinational corpor…

1
3.10 What About False Reporting? 15:06

2y ago15:06

15:06

Usually, conversations about believing survivors of sexual violence bring up a very valid question: what about false reports? In this episode, Elizabeth talks about the danger of false reports, while also explaining why statistics show that it is always the better option to believe. Show notes: -View the full transcript and related links at elizabe…

1
3.09 Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Appease 37:08

2y ago37:08

37:08

Rebecca Bailey, PhD is a leading family psychologist and equestrian who has become a world-renowned professional teacher, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. Dr. Bailey is the founder of Transitioning Families, a group of independently licensed mental health practitioners dedicated to Bailey’s innovative ideas for helping families through crisis and…

1
3.08 Cindy's Story 45:33

2y ago45:33

45:33

Cindy experienced abuse and harassment at the hands of one of her teachers. Starting in middle school and spanning over her teen years and into young adulthood, the abuse Cindy survived and endured became a source of misery, shame, and guilt in her life. Even after tirelessly distancing herself from her abuser, she still couldn't seem to find the f…

1
3.07 Therapy Is Cool 41:49

2y ago41:49

41:49

Tiffany Roe is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CEO, entrepreneur, award-winning psychology teacher, and speaker. She's on a mission to inform the world that Therapy Is Cool™️. Tiffany is revolutionizing modern mental health as the "OG IG Therapist" on Instagram, offering courses on TiffanyRoe.com, and spreading education and fundamental psychol…

1
3.06: Show Up for Service 31:54

2y ago31:54

31:54

Abby Palmer Cox became Utah’s first lady when her husband Spencer J. Cox was sworn in as governor on January 4, 2021. As Utah’s first lady, Abby hopes to inspire Utahns to break down the barriers that separate people from treating one another as equals. She is an outspoken advocate for “getting proximate,” connecting through our differences, and co…

1
S7E24 - The Guys - Much Ado About Conferences 20:56

2y ago20:56

20:56

On today's show, the guys talk about their experiences at conferences and their top five suggestions on making sure you get the most out of your conference experience(s). There's a tech tip of the week and so much more on this episode of the EduTechGuys! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/su…

1
3.05 Tanya's Story 33:43

2y ago33:43

33:43

Honorable Tanya Gould is an activist fighting against human trafficking and striving to impact legislative policy and raise public awareness. She currently holds her second term and is co-chair on the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. This year, Tanya received the Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in…

1
3.04 Raising Safe Children in the Digital Age 26:53

2y ago26:53

26:53

Elizabeth receives countless questions from parents about how to safely raise their children in the digital age, so we brought in someone poised to answer and provide help for these questions. Clay Olsen serves as the CEO and Founder of Impact Suite, which owns and operates a suite of award-winning self-care apps. Early on in his career, Clay co-fo…

1
3.03 Kara's Story 52:18

2y ago52:18

52:18

In 2002, at 15 years old, Kara Robinson Chamberlain was kidnapped by and escaped from what she would later find out to be a serial killer. Kara’s will to survive led to her escaping her captor and gathering information to identify her captor as the man responsible for at least three murders years earlier in Virginia. Following her experience, Kara …

1
S7E23 - Jacob Bruno - NWEA 29:44

2y ago29:44

29:44

On today’s show, the guys have a great conversation with NWEA Senior Vice President of Professional Learning, Jacob Bruno about The Responsive Teaching and Learning series, composed of the Assessment Empowerment, Responsive Learning Cycles, and Goal Setting professional learning suites. It helps educators develop and refine skills to empower studen…

1
3.02 Using Business as a Force for Good 24:27

2y ago24:27

24:27

Sam and Kacie Malouf are the co-founders and owners of Malouf Companies, as well as the founders of the Malouf Foundation. They discuss what led them to create the Malouf Foundation, as well as the rewards and difficulties that come from actively working in the fight against sexual violence. Show notes: -View the full transcript and related links a…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Elizabeth Smart Foundation Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide