EdTech Bites Podcast

In this episode, I sit go over 3 tips for teachers now that we are back into the swing of things. I also give a couple of digital tools to help you organize your workflow, and life! Happy belated International Podcast Day and thank you to Sarah Thomas for the shoutout that day. All music in this episode was produced using Soundtrap. Check it out for yourself and tweet your thoughts using #Soundtrapitis and #EdTechBites For a 3 month trial of Nearpod, go to nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline (johnk@wevideo.com) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Lastly, The EdTech Bites Podcast is now on Patreon. If you'd like to support the podcast by becoming a patron, check out patreon.com/edtechbites. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and write a review on your favorite podcast app.  Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I interview Philip and Anika, two student participants in the Conrad Challenge. I met them while at the Global SEE Summit in July. These two give their insight on competing in the Conrad Challenge and also discuss the process. If you'd like to learn more about the Conrad Challenge, visit www.conradchallenge.org . Also, don't miss out on a promotional offer for EdTech Bites Podcast listeners from Nearpod. For a free 3 month trial of Nearpod Gold, go to Nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline (johnk@wevideo.com) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I chat virtually with Dr. Monica Burns about her latest book, Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom. For those of you who do not know who Monica is or does, she's an established edtech speaker, trainer, and author who is passionate about education and technology integration. Listen to her take on pizza vs. NY pizza as well as her tortilla preference. If you'd like to connect with Dr. Monica Burns, check out the links below: Classtechtips.com Twitter.com/classtechtips Facebook.com/classtechtips Pinterest.com/classtechtips Instagram.com/classtechtips Dr. Monica Burns' Books: Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom #FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scalable Formative Assessment with Technology​ Taming the Wild Text: Literacy Strategies for Today's Reader Also, don't miss out on a promotional offer for EdTech Bites Podcast listeners from Nearpod. For a free 3 month trial of Nearpod Gold, go to Nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline (johnk@wevideo.com) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Buen Provecho!

This special episode was recorded in Calgary, Canada while attending the SMART Global Summit and is all about building your PLN or in this case PLF, professional learning family. This episode is made up of four interviews with four different individuals. Two of them are employees of SMART and the other two are attendees like myself. I would like to give a huge shout out to SMART Technologies for hosting this event and the Conrad Foundation for all the work they did with us, especially the students. Katie Novak 2:30 Gretchen Monahan 15:06 Monica Mora 26:53 Kelly Miksch 36:53 For more information on becoming a SEE, click here. Thanks again to everyone who I interviewed thanks to my new PLF from all over the world. Don't forget to subscribe to be notified when future episodes are released. Buen Provecho!

In this special episode of EdTech Bites, I sit down with Stella Pollard to discuss #NotAtISTE18, the 1 year anniversary of the podcast, as well as some Kentucky eats. Stella is a 7th grade math and science teacher in Kentucky , she is an avid listener and promoter of the podcast, and is the first to write a review of EdTech Bites on iTunes/Apple Podcast. We dive into some of the hot topics at ISTE18. We discuss presentations, panels, as well as the expo floor. She also schools us on what is going on with the Kentucky education system. In addition to this, we also talk about Kentucky eats. The good folks over at Nearpod have a nugget for the EdTech Bites listeners. If you would like 3 months of the Nearpod Gold experience, simply go to www.nearpod.com/redeem and use the promo code: NP-Gabriel to unlock the premium features you need in your edtech toolbox. Thank you, Nearpod! Please subscribe to the podcast, tell a friend about it, and leave a review. Check out Stella's website and follow her on Twitter. Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I chat with Catherine Barrett AKA, Cat to discuss technology integration as well as the #RedforEd movement in AZ and healthy food choices for teachers. She reached out to me via the EdTech Bites Guest Interest Form and we finally made this interview happen after about 4 months. Don't forget to check out the video her students created as it might just spark an idea for you and your students.  On another note, I want to give a huge shout out to the EDUPodcasters that are going to be meeting up at ISTE18. I wish I could be there with you all but unfortunately, I won't. Represent the EDU Podcast movement and when you grab a bite to eat, think of me or even better, post it to #edtechbites. I would love to see them!  As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast app/service. Tell a friend about the podcast and buen provecho!

In this episode, I chat with Sarah Thomas to discuss EduMatch and the importance of connecting educators. No, EduMatch is not a dating site for educators. It's Sarah's brainchild that connects like-minded educators. All this while being a vegetarian! Sarah is the first guest on the podcast who is a strict vegetarian and is proud of it. Check it out for yourself and be sure to connect with EduMatch and Sarah with a plate of vegetarian lasagne! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend about the podcast. Buen provecho!

In this episode, I sit down and break bread with Dr. Ryan Sprott, teacher at International School of the Americas in San Antonio, Texas. He incorporates Project Based Learning in his class and does a great job at it. He gives us some tips as well as some insight on some of his favorite topics he discusses with his students. Not only does he teach, he also is involved with the Buck Institute for Education and the Borderland Collective. Check these out for ideas and examples of PBL in action. In addition, check out the School Reform Initiative for more examples of how PBL is changing the way teachers teach. All of this...while we chowed down on some authentic Texas BBQ! Man, was it good!  Please subscribe to the podcast and don't forget to leave a review. Tell a friend or colleague about it as well and help spread the word. Buen provecho!

Did someone say "Sketchnotes"? In episode 23, I chat with the man who coined the term "sketchnotes", Mike Rohde. This is an exciting one for me because I've really gone down the sketchnote rabbit hole and find this low-tech, highly-cognitive method fascinating. Tune in to hear his insight as well as how, when, and why he began this movement. If you'd like to learn more about sketchnotes, check out his website and make sure you grab a copy of his books, "The Sketchnote Handbook" and "The Sketchnote Workbook". So sit tight, grab a pen and sketchbook, and dig in! Buen provecho!

In this very special and important episode, I chat with Noah Karvelis, the man behind the #RedforEd movement in Arizona. If you're unfamiliar with this movement, check it out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. It's all about convincing the powers that be that Arizona teachers need better pay. Listen for yourself and hear what all the buzz is about directly from the man, Noah. There's no food talk on this episode, just food for thought. #ArizonaEducatorsUnited #RaisesNotLies As always, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio, and other podcast provider platforms out there. Also, please leave a review and tell a friend about the podcast. Buen Provecho!

In this mashup episode, I sit down with Dan Kreiness while at the Nearpod PioNear Summit in Hollywood Beach, FL. Not only are Dan and I fellow PioNears, we're also podcasters. He is the creator and host of The Leader Of Learning Podcast which focuses on leadership, specifically in education. While at the summit, we linked up with fellow PioNears and made the best connections ever, human connections. We discussed all things Nearpod, education, leadership, and of course, food. The good folks at Nearpod treated us like royalty and gave us all a unique opportunity to interact and mingle with like-minded, passionate educators...in Miami...in February...where it was 82 degrees! Not only did we see other PioNears, many of us saw things like wild iguanas, manatees, baby hammerhead sharks, and jellyfish on the beach. We saw these with our eyes and not our hands. Anyway, here's the episode and a huge shout out the all #NearpodPioNear folks and the Nearpod staff for this unique event. Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I sit down and break bread with Laura Moore to discuss her addiction to Hyperdocs. She manages not one, but two separate blogs. Learn Moore Stuff is specific to teachers and Rock The Lab is designed with students in mind. This interview took place at La Panaderia sandwich shop here in San Antonio so next time you're in town, check it out. Please subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player of choice so you don't miss out when a new episode drops and make sure you leave a review. Buen provecho!

In this episode, I discuss how I attended TCEA 2018 without actually attending TCEA 2018. I met up with the good folks from Nearpod and Flipgrid at a dinner each company hosted and more importantly, caught up with my friends and fellow #edtech folks whom I have connected with on social media. I also discuss the most important outcome of attending conferences like this, the human connections that are made as a result. In case you haven't hear of the EdTexicans, you will in this episode. Check it out and as always, buen provecho!

Happy New Year! In this episode, I interview Marshall Carroll and we discuss his student-led podcast, All This Science. He actually reached out to me via the Reflections page on this website and wanted to share what he's doing in regards to educational podcasts. Not only is he doing great things with his students, he's also officially the 4th smartest person in Canada. Don't believe me, have a listen and as always, Buen Provecho!

In episode 17, I chat with Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith to discuss their book, "The Google Infused Classroom". This is a great conversation about how the book came to be, who the book is geared towards, and of course, international food. I have to say that this interview made me envision these two ladies as the female version of Dale and Brennan from Step-Brothers. Their energy and relationship is clear in this interview and it's easy to see why these two ladies wrote this book together. As an added bonus, they are offering a free copy of the book to two lucky listeners. All you have to do is tweet your thoughts of the episode using the hashtags #edtechbites and #infusedclassroom. They will randomly choose two lucky tweeters to receive this added bonus. Please check out Tanya's and Holly's blogs to learn more about them and what they can add to your PLN. Also, please leave a review of the EdTechBites podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, or whatever app/stream you use. Buen Provecho!