Join us as we talk with Susannah Johnson, a global education thought leader seeking an education revolution that includes the ultimate in empowered, student-centered learning while redefining what it means to be an educator. Susannah serves as the Director of Global Curriculum and Coaching Development for the What School Could Be Community and expa…

We couldn't let Apple's March event pass us by without unpacking what we think applies to educators. You've heard Marie share her district's journey into 1:1 devices, and Chad's experience supporting districts integrate technology over time. What key takeaways do you see? Find us on Twitter @techwithchad and @marie_roberts2, or drop us a message at…

Did you do the homework? We are walking through the big (super big) points we find in the Most Likely to Succeed documentary. If your heart is not breaking for Scout... well, let's just say it should be. If we asked you to assemble a flower, could you do it? What if education is more like gardening instead of manufacturing? We create prime conditio…

If we are really going to reimagine education , we have to tell you where we are drawing inspiration from and what we are working toward. We could talk about an idea or a theory all day long, but you need to have the same passion for moving this conversation forward. We've found 'our people' ... are you one of us? You've got homework to figure it o…

What we need is for students to love to learn. Radical idea... what if we rolled back everyone one entire grade level? Let's change the approach, even if no one else is seeing the same problems as us... and flip SAMR on it's head in the process. A new season means it's time to introduce our new(ish) focus... a broader conversation that is meant to …

We couldn't pass up the chance on a BONUS episode to officially wrap up Season 2. The fact that we got to do it face to face made it all the sweeter. The amount of learning we've done over the past few months is just plain cool, and we are glad you are on the journey with us. For this bonus episode, we are talking about what works in terms of helpi…

Scratch the tech - it's just education.... And that's a wrap on season two, folks! We can't think of a better way to express our thanks for your support and feedback on season two than by a quick recap of some of the highlights and best conversations that have taken place over the last three months, as well as share some exciting plans about what i…

We're back! Man, life happens and we could not have planned on a three week delay in posting, but here we are. What does it really mean to "get it right?" Do we really "understand the assignment" that is education? There are some things that we see and hear and read about that just plain work. Keep up with us on Twitter @techwithchad and @marie_rob…

Some of the things we love about the schedule... are the same things working against us in education. Find us on Twitter @techwithchad and @marie_roberts2, or drop us a message at edintechpodcast@gmail.comBy Chad Brinkley, Marie Roberts

When teachers were hired back in the day, a day or two was set aside each school year to 'train' them on all the things they might need (how to make copies, how to request supplies, etc.). Now, there's all the things that take up teacher time - student info and attendance systems, learning management systems, devices, smart TVs and projectors, data…

Another buzz word keeps popping up into education … “rigor.” Do we want students to have copious sweating and chills (figuratively) when it comes to learning? We think not. When a pre-med advisor encourages a student to take woodworking in order to become a successful surgeon, we dig deeper into what educational rigor versus the reality of learning…

Emmert Wolf told us that “A man is only as good as his tools,” so we’re unpacking and discussing the new tools and updates unveiled during the September Apple Event. Chad is pumped about the new case option, and Marie’s excitement over the front camera upgrade highlights just how these announcements can help support innovative education through tec…

Passion > Programs | We read how teachers get new ideas in the summer but these ideas are squashed in the fall. Why? And, how can we help keep that from happening? We’re also tuning into new announcements from Apple’s upcoming event. Plus, Chad shares his favorite apps for Kindergarten, and Marie touches on why no program can be the single solution…

LEVEL UP | How are we teaching kids to level up … by grades or with learning? We are talking time, tests, teacher training, and tech. The conversation about going 1:1 continues, too, and we feel pretty confident in our claim of using “failure as fuel” - just ask the people who invented WD-40. Help us keep the conversation going by sending us your t…

In this episode we discuss accepted norms in education that may no longer be applicable. We also share some fun stories of success we have seen in the classroom as we as discuss 1:1 iPad roll-out in K-6. As usual we have some good tech tips. Enjoy and thanks for listening. @techwithchad @marie_roberts2 #Education #Innovation #Technology…

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2. The conversation continues with new co-host Marie Roberts. This episode is driven by questions. What do we wish every student and teacher just knew? What is a technology prediction in which you had a strong conviction that turned out to be wrong? These are great conversation starters. We also have tech tips…

In this final episode of Season 1, we meet our new co-host Marie Roberts. After getting to know Marie and discussing our recent in-person meeting, we discuss the SAMR model and why it is important to use in our growth as teachers. The tech tips in this episode are all perfect for back-to-school preparations. We say goodbye to Robert for now and tha…

We are back from a short break! In this episode we discuss a few topics that have caught our attention. "Learning Loss" is a hot topic in all of education and in our conversation we think the big concern may actually be "Scoring Loss". We will share what we are working on and discuss some listener feedback and also bring back some new "Tech Tips". …

In this episode we have a great conversation with Eric Sheninger. Eric’s new book Disruptive Thinking in Our Classroom is an amazing look at the current state of education and the changes that need to take place. We discuss the effects of COVID-19 on innovation in our schools and how now is the perfect time to look at our instruction in a new way. …

Our conversation with Carl Hooker was so much fun we just kept going. So this is part 2. Carl is one of the original iPad innovators in education. Carl works with schools all over the country helping them to leverage technology to enrich learning. We had a blast talking tech and innovation with Carl and hope to have him on again soon! Enjoy part 2.…

This episode is so much fun! We have a great discussion with one of the original iPad innovators, Carl Hooker. Carl works with schools all over the country helping them to leverage technology to enrich learning. Carl gives us a look into AI and Machine Learning and their role in the classroom. It was such a great talk we did 2!! Enjoy part 1. Follo…

We could not wait to discuss WWDC 2021. This is Part 2 where we continue to discuss the exciting new features coming in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. In this episode we cover the exciting news about building apps in Swift on iPad. This is a game changer. Additional collaboration elements and device tracking round out this conversation. How will these new o…

Episode 5 - WWDC 2021 impact on the classroom - Part 1 We could not wait to discuss WWDC 2021. In this first of two episodes we will discuss the exciting new features coming in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. However, our discussion is from the education point of view. How will these new operating systems and their new features impact our teachers and studen…

Episode 4 - Special Guest Jen Kimbrell. In this episode we visit with Jen Kimbrell about innovation in early elementary school. It’s amazing what young children are able to do with technology. We discuss what it means for the technology to be “invisible”. This is a great talk with a great friend. #Innovation #Education #EdTech #Technology #RobertGa…

Episode 3 - What do we do in schools that doesn't make sense to kids? - One of our listeners and good friends posed this question to us and we thought it would be a great topic. In this episode we discuss some of our thoughts on what’s confusing and what might might be some solutions. We have some great tips and more. Thanks for listening! #Innovat…

Episode 2 - Project Based Learning In this episode we discuss the "why" of project based learning. Why does it make sense? How elaborate are these projects? What subjects are best? And, how do we cover standards with these projects? This will, undoubtedly, be the first of many conversations about PBL and we would love to include our listeners in th…

In this episode we discuss the question every K-12 school is asking themselves as we emerge from a pandemic: Where do we go from here? After an exhausting and unprecedented year of "doing school" in person, virtually, synchronous, asynchronous and in some cases all of the above, what have we learned? What skills will we take back to the classroom? …

SLAYING MINDSET Episode 1 with Suzanne Harpin. We sit down together and discuss how working on MINDSET over the year has looked for her and the journey to get to a fucking really good place!

Quite possibly a HOT MESS but this podcast is about authentic and REAL! Major light bulb moment I had that I want to share with those willing to grow and RELEASE some BULLSHIT!

If there is one term lately that is making me cringe it is "aging gracefully". Now there are many perfectly placed F BOMBS in this episode so you have been warned!

In this Slay Sister podcast we talk with Dylann Stairs on her journey to not only overcome circumstances that could have taken her down BUT her journey to start the process of discovery and OWNING who you are! This is truly a great topic no matter what season of life you are are or what obstacles are in YOUR way! Connect with Dylann on Facebook at …

Since we had such great feedback about our first podcast on being STUCK let's dig a little deeper on finding out HOW to get yourself UNSTUCK! Join Susannah as she gives 3 ways to get UNSTUCK! Is it your time sister?!?!

WELCOME SISTERS! AHHH THIS IS OUR DEBUT PODCAST! In this debut Susannah will give you 4 ways to know if you are stuck in your life, purpose, or even passion. She also will share with you what you can do TODAY to get unstuck. It's not as hard as you think so let's get going!