

Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
Monica Burns
Monica Burns from the popular EdTech blog ClassTechTips brings you teaching strategies, tips and activity ideas. Each podcast focuses on how to make EdTech integration easy with a shout out to favorite EdTech tools for classrooms. Monica provides actionable, relevant tips for teachers so you can make this school year the best one yet! Join author, speaker, and blogger, Dr. Monica Burns for an EdTech podcast that helps take the stress out of integrating education technology into your classroom.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 20min
7 ChatGPT Prompts for Educators I'm Loving Right Now - 234
Discover seven chat GPT prompts for educators that enhance productivity and ignite classroom creativity. Learn how to narrow down responses, request unexpected responses, and use 'don't include' prompts. Explore engaging prompts and the power of emojis in education. Leverage ChatGPT's image description feature to enhance presentations. Also, learn about an image generation tool and AI education membership.

Sep 19, 2023 • 25min
How Student-Driven Play Shapes Creative Minds with Kim Zajac - 233
In this episode, tune in for an inspiring conversation with Speech and Language Pathologist Kim Zajac about how student-driven play can unlock creativity and empower young minds. You'll discover a toolbox of ideas, resources, and tech-connections to bring more playfulness and curiosity into your classroom. If you're looking to make learning an adventure for your students, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/09/19/student-driven-play-233/ Sponsored by my AI in Education Membership: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/ Follow Kim on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/ZajacSLP Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

Sep 12, 2023 • 19min
Adopting a Strategy-Based Approach to EdTech Integration with Grunow, Hicks & Parker - 232
In this episode, passionate EdTech advocates Kate Grunow, Troy Hicks and Jenn Parker share strategies for purposeful EdTech integration. Discover how their collaborative book Making the Move With Ed Tech guides educators toward a strategy-driven approach, merging well-loved teaching methods with innovative tech tools to elevate student learning and formative assessments. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/09/12/edtech-integration-232/ Sponsored by my AI in Education Membership: https://classtechtips.com/ai-for-educators-membership/ Follow on Twitter (X) Jenn Parker, Kate Grunow, & Troy Hicks Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

Sep 5, 2023 • 15min
Why You Might Want to Start Using AI to Generate Images - 231
Learn about the advantages of using AI to generate images in education, including customization, simplicity, and time-saving capabilities. Discover three reasons to consider AI for image creation and explore top generative AI tools like Adobe Firefly. Join the AI and Education Membership for the latest trends in AI and tools for the classroom.

Aug 29, 2023 • 14min
Fall Activity Ideas You Can Customize with AI - 230
In this episode, explore fall activity ideas you can customize with artificial intelligence to make sure they are the perfect fit for your students. From virtual fall scavenger hunts to multimedia story writing, you'll hear tech-friendly projects that teachers personalize for students using AI tools like ChatGPT. If you're looking for creative ways to infuse technology into your fall curriculum (with an AI connection), this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/29/fall-activity-ideas-230/ Sponsored by my free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/

Aug 22, 2023 • 20min
Quick Tips for a Happier School Year with Suzanne Dailey - 229
In this episode, tune in for a refreshing conversation with Instructional Coach Suzanne Dailey all about building positive habits for a happier teaching experience. You'll also hear how busy educators can leverage technology for self-care and to nurture social relationships to lead to a happier school year. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/22/happier-school-year-229/ Sponsored by the "Free Stuff" section of my blog: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/ Follow Suzanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachhappier/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/

Aug 20, 2023 • 24min
Creativity, Collaboration, and Assessment with Chromebooks - Bonus Episode with Lenovo Education
In this bonus episode, Delia DeCourcy, Worldwide Education Portfolio Manager at Lenovo, spotlights how to maximize Chromebook's potential for assessment, creativity, and collaboration this school year. You'll hear actionable tips for leveraging new accessibility features and integrations with powerful tools like Adobe Express, Google Workspace, and Lenovo's Google Creativity Apps to foster student engagement, creativity, and learning. If you're curious about how to boost creativity, collaboration, and assessment with Chromebooks, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/20/assessment-with-chromebooks-bonus/ Sponsored by Lenovo Education: http://www.lenovo.com/education Follow Lenovo Education on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LenovoEducation Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/

Aug 15, 2023 • 14min
13 Student-Friendly Websites to Make Presentations - 228
In this episode, discover how to take presentation creation to the next level in your classroom! Tune in to hear about thirteen student-friendly websites to make presentations with kids of all ages. From animated videos to automatic translations, these flexible creation tools have you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/15/websites-to-make-presentations-228/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

Aug 13, 2023 • 28min
How AI Can Personalize Learning in Your Classroom - Bonus Episode with eSpark Learning
In this episode, Eric Dahlberg, CEO of eSpark Learning, and I explore the ways AI is transforming education, making it more inclusive and captivating for students with diverse needs. You'll also hear how the new AI-powered tool called Choice Texts takes personalized learning to a whole new level, offering students choice-based reading comprehension lessons that cater to their unique interests and learning styles. Curious how AI can personalize learning? This episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/13/ai-can-personalize-learning-bonus/ Sponsored by eSpark Learning: https://www.esparklearning.com/ Follow eSpark Learning on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/esparklearning Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/

Aug 8, 2023 • 23min
What Administrators Should Know About AI in Schools with Dr. Kristan Rodriguez - 227
In this episode, educator Dr. Kristan Rodriguez, joins to discuss artificial intelligence in schools, emphasizing its role as an education-enhancing tool. You'll hear practical examples of AI in classrooms and administrative tasks and tips for fostering a receptive AI culture in schools. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/08/ai-in-schools-227/ Sponsored by Jotform: https://www.jotform.com/ Follow Dr. Kristan Rodriguez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.dr.is.in.21/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/


