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Welcome to 'My EdTech Life,' the podcast that dives deep into the world of educational technology, bringing you insights, stories, and interviews with the innovators reshaping education. Whether you're an educator, student, or tech enthusiast, join us as we explore the latest trends, tools, and transformative ideas in edtech. Discover how technology is influencing teaching and learning, and get inspired by the experiences of those at the forefront of this digital revolution. Tune in, get ins ...
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Warming your heart, sparking your thinking, and igniting your professional practice. Reach out on any social media platform @TeachersOnFire. Hosted by Tim Cavey. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
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Send us a text In this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome back Alyshahn Kara, the Chief Revenue Officer and co-founder of Goosechase, along with first-time guest Jessica Whittaker, an instructional coach. Join us as we discuss the power of digital scavenger hunts to build community and enhance teacher and student engagement by creating l…
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KYLE WAGNER and STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING
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🔥 What is one mindset shift I need to make as a teacher in 2024? 🔥 Why do student-centered approaches matter now more than ever? 🔥 How can generative AI support project-based learning in the classroom? Join me for this conversation with Hong Kong educator KYLE WAGNER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Kyle is …
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Episode 291: Anna Shildrick & Lucy Hutchinson
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Send us a text Episode 291 Reimagining Education's Future with Anna Shildrick and Lucy Hutchinson Hey everyone, Fonz here from My EdTech Life! In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Anna Sheldrick and Lucy Hutchinson, two passionate educators making connections in the world of AI and education. We dive deep into the teaching and learning …
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A BLUEPRINT for BELONGING in Your School Community with MORGANE MICHAEL
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🔥 How can we create a sense of belonging for every learner? 🔥 How can we make the physical spaces of our schools more welcoming? 🔥 What are 1-2 tangible daily practices that we can use to promote cultures of positivity in our schools? Join me for this conversation with BC educator MORGANE MICHAEL as she shares her insights on these and other questi…
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Send us a text From Listener to Podcast Leader Hey everyone, Fonz here from My EdTech Life! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Arielle Nissenblatt, a podcast industry expert and community manager at Descript. We dive deep into the world of podcasting, exploring its evolution and offering practical tips for creators. Here's what we cove…
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Send us a text Balancing Technology and Human Intelligence with Matt Karabinos Join Fonz and Matt Karabinos for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of education, the role of AI in the classroom, and the importance of digital literacy. Matt, a passionate 6th-grade teacher with a diverse background as a musician and former oil field wo…
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Send us a text In this episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome Michael Copass, an experienced science teacher and AI education advocate. We discuss the rapid integration of AI in education, its potential benefits, and the critical need for responsible implementation. 0:00 - Introduction and welcome 1:31 - Michael's background in education and initial …
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PLAY, COLLABORATION, and CORE COMPETENCIES with ASHLEY BODNAR
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🔥 How can play-based learning change mindsets in Math class? 🔥 How can teachers develop core competencies in their students? 🔥 What can a collaborative learning model look like in your classroom? Join me for this conversation with BC educator ASHLEY BODNAR as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Ashley is a teache…
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SMARTPHONES and the PSYCHOLOGY of LEARNING: A Conversation with LISA GREEN
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🔥 Have generative AI tools killed the essay? 🔥 In a world of screens, why are paper books more important than ever? 🔥 How are smartphones changing the ways that students learn, and how should educators respond? Join me for this conversation with BC educator LISA GREEN as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Lisa i…
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Send us a text AI Hype Exploits Educator Expertise with Sophie Theodorou In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Sophie Theodorou to unpack the complex relationship between educators and EdTech companies in the age of AI. From the allure of "ambassador" programs to the ethical concerns surrounding data privacy, we delve deep into the cha…
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JAKE MILLER is BACK: Duct Tape, Technology, and Personalized Learning
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🔥 What is next for Jake Miller? 🔥 What does duct tape teach us about education technology? 🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI tools as they return to school? Join me for this conversation with JAKE MILLER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Jake is an accomplished educator, speaker, presenter, podcaster…
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DEFINE Your MISSION As An EDUCATION LEADER wth TYLER COMEAU
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🔥 What are some educational leadership norms worth challenging? 🔥 How are AI tools changing learning and instruction in rural school settings? 🔥 How can I define my personal mission and guiding principles as an educator? Join me for this conversation with TYLER COMEAU as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Tyler i…
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Send us a text AI Literacy in Academia Join me as I welcome Jessica Parker, Ed.D., and Dr. Kimberly Becker, co-founders of Moxie. In this episode of My EdTech Life, my guests unpack the complexities of AI in academic settings, from AI literacy to the concept of a "post-plagiarism era." Jessica and Kimberly offer great insights into how AI is reshap…
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DANELLE ALMARAZ: Building Schools of CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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🔥 What does it mean to lead from the middle? 🔥 How can we empower students and build student agency in 2024? 🔥 How can we build systems of continuous improvement in our schools? Join me for this conversation with education leader DANELLE ALMARAZ as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: With a focus on continuous im…
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ALLYSON APSEY: What Makes a GREAT PRINCIPAL?
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🔥 What does a school culture of leadership look like? 🔥 What are the five pillars of effective school leadership? 🔥 What do teachers want more from their principals: presents or their presence? Join me for this conversation with education leader ALLYSON APSEY as she shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Allyson has been an…
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FOOD, FRIENDSHIP, and FORMATION: A Conversation with Gabriel Carrillo from EdTech Bites
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🔥 What was one takeaway from ISTE 2024? 🔥 What does it take to write and publish a book for the first time? 🔥 What role does food play in the context of education and learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator GABRIEL CARRILLO as he shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Gabriel Carrillo is an educational t…
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Send us a text Risk, Create & Inspire with Claudio Zavala Jr. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Claudio Zavala Jr., Adobe for Education Evangelist, as he shares his journey from classroom teacher to creative innovator. Discover how Claudio's diverse experiences and passion for creativity have shaped his approach to education and technology…
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Send us a text From DJ Decks to Amplifying Creativity Join me for an inspiring conversation with Joe Santiago, Adobe Education Evangelist, as he shares his journey from DJ to tech support to educator to creativity champion. Discover how Joe is revolutionizing education by infusing creativity into learning and empowering both students and teachers. …
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Episode 283: Ken Shelton & Dee Lanier
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Send us a text Join me as I welcome Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier, authors of the new book "The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered The Chat." In this insightful discussion, Ken and Dee share their experiences writing the book, their critical analysis of the current AI landscape in education, and the urgent need to a…
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Send us a text Episode 282: Pedagogy First, AI Second with Eduaide.AI Join me as I interview Thomas Hummel and Thomas Thompson, the founders of Eduaide.Ai, for a great discussion about Generative AI in education. In this episode, we talk about the potential and challenges of AI tools for teachers, the importance of pedagogy-first AI development, da…
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STUDENT PRIVACY in the Age of ChatGPT with FONZ MENDOZA
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🔥 What does it take to become an education content creator? 🔥 What do education leaders need to know about privacy issues in AI? 🔥 What roles will AR and VR technologies play in the future of learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator FONZ MENDOZA as he shares his insights. About This Guest: Fonz is a Professional Learning Speciali…
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Send us a text Balancing Innovation and Ethics in EdTech with Kelly Schuster-Paredes Join me for a great conversation with Kelly Schuster-Paredes, a veteran educator and computer science teacher, as we dive into the world of AI, coding, and the future of education. Kelly shares her unique journey from science teacher to Pythonista and offers valuab…
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AI ISSUES in K-12 EDUCATION Today: A Conversation with TIM BELMONT
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🔥 What are the biggest wins for teachers that generative AI can provide? 🔥 How can we help students avoid plagiarism while supporting the creative process? 🔥 Is it possible for ChatGPT to know too much about us? Join me for this conversation with New Jersey educator TIM BELMONT as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tim Belmont is a high scho…
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Send us a text Teachers as Guardians: Responsible AI Use in the Classroom with Marce Lancioni Join me as I welcome Marce Lancioni, a passionate English teacher with over 30 years of experience from Argentina, to discuss the impact of AI on education. Marce shares her journey, from her initial excitement about AI to her growing concerns about respon…
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LEAD an ASSESSMENT REVOLUTION: A Conversation with NATALIE VARDABASSO
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🔥 What’s the purpose of assessment? 🔥 How can we rehumanize assessment through story? 🔥 What does it take to lead an assessment revolution in our schools? Join me for this conversation with NATALIE VARDABASSO as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Natalie has served as a high school and middle school teacher, instructional coach, and an asse…
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What Are LEARNING PROGRESSIONS? A Conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ
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🔥 What do we need to know about Depth of Knowledge? 🔥 How can schools build inclusive cultures and improve student behavior? 🔥 What are learning progressions, and how can they support student learning? Join me for this conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Jen is a BC educator who is proud to teach, collabor…
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Episode 279: Navigating the Ethics and Challenges of AI in K-12 Education Panel
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Send us a text As AI rapidly advances, educators grapple with how to adopt and use AI tools in K-12 classrooms responsibly. In this insightful expert panel hosted by Fonz of the My EdTech Life podcast, educational leaders and an AI EdTech founder dive deep into the ethics, challenges, and opportunities surrounding AI in education. Join the conversa…
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ASSESSMENT in MATH and SCIENCE: A Conversation with MELISSA DEAN
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🔥 Are we about tasks or learning? 🔥 How do our beliefs about assessment shape absolutely everything we do? 🔥 How has it become acceptable to do nothing in a classroom, and what can we do about it? Join me for this conversation with MELISSA DEAN as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Melissa is a high school math, science and ELA teacher who …
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Send us a text Classroom Collaboration with Markify Welcome to another exciting episode of My EdTech Life! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Anthony Beckett, the brilliant young creator of the Markify App. At just 18 years old, Anthony has developed a powerful tool designed to enhance classroom engagement and accessibility. Join u…
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How to BUILD a LEGACY of IMPACT: A Conversation with CHIP BAKER
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🔥Is our influence making an impact? 🔥How can we live, work, and serve others in alignment with our assignment? 🔥How can we clear away the clutter of our lives and move our personal mission toward success? Join me for this conversation with CHIP BAKER as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Chip is a fourth generation educator who has now serve…
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TYLER RABLIN: How do our assessment practices impact student motivation?
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🔥 How can we reach bored students in the classroom? 🔥 How can our gradebooks better support individual student growth? 🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI and evidence of learning? Join me for this conversation with TYLER RABLIN as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tyler is an award-winning instructional coach and former ELA teacher …
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Send us a text Book Creator" Igniting Summer Reading with Stevie Frank Join me in this engaging episode of My EdTech Life as he catches up with two-time guest Stevie Frank! Stevie, a digital innovator and tech coach from Indiana, shares her exciting project with Book Creator aimed at igniting summer reading. She also dives into the importance of cr…
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Send us a text Beyond the Bulletin Board with Jed Stefanowicz Join me for an exciting conversation with Jed Stefanowicz, a lifelong educator, and author of the newly released book Beyond the Bulletin Board: Crafting a Culture of Content Creation. In this episode, Jed shares practical strategies and insights to help educators shift students from con…
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Send us a text Balancing AI Innovation and Student Privacy with Michelle L. In this episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome Michelle L. from the UK to discuss the complex landscape of AI in education. As an educator and consultant advising schools on EdTech acquisitions, Michelle brings a wealth of experience and insights to the conversation. Together…
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STEPHANIE HOWELL: Learn, Create, and Support
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🔥 How can I control the chaos of my classroom? 🔥 What is Kami, and how can it support student learning? 🔥 What does it take to build an education YouTube channel? Join me for this conversation with STEPHANIE HOWELL as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: In education since 2014, Stephanie has been widely recognized as an education technology …
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SEL for TEACHERS: A Conversation with WENDY TURNER
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🔥 How can we assess our own social-emotional health, and what are some easy steps that we can take to strengthen it? Join me for this conversation with former Teacher of the Year WENDY TURNER as we dig into these and other critical questions. Wendy is a gifted communicator and brings incredible value that you won't want to miss. ABOUT THIS GUEST: W…
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Send us a text Exploring the Complex Landscape of AI in Education with Sofia De Jesus In this episode of the My EdTech Life Podcast, I sit down with Sofia De Jesus, an associate program manager at CMUCS Academy, CSTA Equity Fellow, and author, to discuss the intricacies of AI in education. We dive deep into the critical issues surrounding data priv…
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AI, Homework, and Advice for New Teachers: A Conversation with ALEX VALENCIC
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🔥 What’s your take on AI’s impact on K-12 education? 🔥 How can student voice and choice change the homework conversation? 🔥 What's your best advice for new teachers? Join me in LIVE conversation with ALEX VALENCIC as we dig into these and other critical questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Alex is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout leader,…
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Send us a text In this episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome back Shira Moskovitz to talk about her dual role as a special education teacher and technology coach. Shira shares her hands-on experience empowering students and teachers through innovative tech tools and project-based learning. We discuss the importance of providing accessible learning o…
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Is It TIME to QUIT TEACHING? A Conversation with ASHLEY PHILIPPS
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🔥 When is it time to leave the classroom? 🔥 Do teachers have any options outside of education? 🔥 What are the questions we must ask ourselves in order to determine whether or not we're where we should be Join me in conversation with Ashley Philipps as we discuss her journey, lessons learned, and the hopeful message that she shares with educators wh…
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How to MAKE the MOST of Your SPRING BREAK: 3 Veteran Teachers Share Their Insights
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🔥 How do you recharge your fire over spring break? 🔥 What advice would you share with new teachers? Join me and Lauren MacLean, Tim Stephenson, and Bryon Carpenter for this unique episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Easte…
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How to BUILD STUDENT AGENCY: A Conversation with STARR SACKSTEIN
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🔥 How can student-led conferences and portfolios transform learning and instruction? 🔥 What does meaningful feedback look like? 🔥 How can assessment practices empower our students? Join me in conversation with assessment author and speaker STARR SACKSTEIN as we dig into these and other important questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Starr Sackstein is a rec…
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Send us a text Beyond the Hype: The Overlooked Aspects of AI in Education Join me as I dive deep into AI in education with the brilliant Dr. Nneka McGee on this episode of My EdTech Life. Dr. McGee's passion for educational equity and her balanced approach to AI implementation is truly inspiring. We kick off the conversation by learning about Dr. M…
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Send us a text Transforming College Curricula One Corporate Project at a TimeHave you ever wondered how we can bridge the gap between higher education and the skills companies are looking for in new hires? In this live replay, I speak with Sally Ricker, CEO of The Project-Based Learning Company, about her innovative online platform that connects un…
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10 WAYS to SHOW YOUR STUDENTS YOU CARE: A Conversation with LAURA BOYD
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🔥 How can you build better relationships with your students WITHOUT spending money or buying candy? 🔥 What are some quick and easy practices that will pay the biggest dividends in the life of your classroom? Join me in conversation with middle school teacher and technology advocate LAURA BOYD. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Laura is a middle school teacher who …
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Send us a text This episode of My EdTech Life features a comprehensive interview with Eric Stromquist from CTL, discussing the challenges and opportunities in educational technology post-pandemic. The discussion covers the significance of sustainable funding for technology in schools, the impact of the pandemic on educational practices, and the inn…
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Send us a text Hey everyone, it's Fonz here, and I'd like to welcome you to another exciting episode of My EdTech Life! In today's show, I sit down with the brilliant Tom Mullaney to tackle the hot topic of AI and its potential impact on traditional teaching dynamics. As an educator, Google Innovator, and frequent conference speaker, Tom brings a w…
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DRAMA Is for ALL LEARNERS: A Conversation with Sam Marsden
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🔥 How can drama activities support learners of all ages? 🔥 What are some easy ways that we can bring drama into our classrooms? 🔥 Where should I go to get started with drama? Join me in LIVE conversation with drama teacher and author SAM MARSDEN as we dig into the power of drama for all learners. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Sam teaches drama, writes fiction,…
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Send us a text In this episode of My EdTech Life, Jeff Plourd and Jon Laven, the creators of Snorkl, share how they aim to transform learning through Artificial Intelligence. Snorkl focuses on the creative aspects of student's thought processes, making teaching and learning more engaging and enhancing the classroom experience for teachers and stude…
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Send us a text In this My Edtech Life podcast episode, I speak with Nick Koshnick, the founder of storied.work, a platform designed to transform spoken ideas into clear, visually structured writing. During the conversation, we discuss the application of the tool in various fields, with a particular focus on the education sector. Nick also shares in…
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