Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode we will discuss nine quick tips for taking ownership of your PD this school year and beyond. You will hear professional development tips to use in your own school, tech-friendly resources to use via social media and how to connect to other teachers remotely.

In this episode we’ll discuss how to build classroom community while addressing skills like speaking and listening, digital citizenship, and computer literacy. You will hear how to start the school year by providing a way for students to creatively introduce themselves and share their interests and goals for the school year.

In this episode we’ll discuss how I captured and published my own 360 videos with tips for your students, classroom and school. You will hear about my goal for finding a balance between 360 video content creation and content consumption along with project ideas!

In this episode we’ll discuss a Tech-Friendly Student Storytelling Activity you can use with Adobe Spark Post. This includes a step-by-step guide on how to implement this activity in your classroom using the technology you have. You will hear where to find my free planning pages to help your activity be a success!

In this episode we’ll discuss ideas for bringing your read alouds to life with technology in your classroom -- in any subject area. You will hear tech-friendly tips to engage your reader’s attention, imagination and creativity as they interact with the text!

In this episode I’ll share the steps for a goal setting activity perfect for anytime of the year. By using EdTech tools that capture video, voice, and text, you can have students chronicle their goals. You’ll hear strategies for making this happen with any grade level in any subject area along with a favorite spotlight tool!

In this episode I’ll share how Google Forms totally changed the way I thought about EdTech integration and formative assessment data collection as a classroom teacher. You’ll hear my favorite tips and strategies for using these customizable data-entry forms in any classroom!

In this episode we’ll focus on simple tips for using QR codes that all pack a punch no matter what age group or subject you work with this school year.. You’ll hear about tips and strategies for differentiating instruction, distributing materials, and keeping families up to date on classroom activities!

In this episode we’ll finish up the list 12 tips you can use to have the most successful year yet! This is part two of a two part look at favorite EdTech tips for the school year. You’ll hear a handful of actionable strategies to energize and elevate teaching and learning in your classroom!

In this episode we’ll cover EdTech tips you can use to have the most successful year yet! You can start this list anytime, but what better time than now? You’ll hear a handful of actionable strategies to energize and elevate teaching and learning in your classroom! This is Part 1 of a 2 part series.

In this episode we’ll cover tips you can use to start out and stay organized this school year - perfect for educators in all roles. You’ll hear strategies for using technology to help with your organizational challenges including favorite apps and websites!

In this episode we’ll discuss how you can learn from other folks who attend conferences while you stay at home. You’ll hear strategies for attending online conferences that don’t require any travel, as well as ways to follow along with a conference when you don’t plan on making the trip to the event!

In this episode we’ll discuss strategies for watching webinars and making the most of your time as an attendee of a virtual presentation. You’ll hear 10 tips to make the most of teacher webinars so you are ready for your next virtual professional learning experience!

In this episode we’ll discuss the “why” behind sharing podcasts with students along with six activities you can tailor to students of all ages. You’ll hear a shout out to a list of favorite kid-friendly podcasts along with ways to strengthen student listening skills with podcasts this school year!

In this episode we’ll look at three productivity tools that can help you save time and make the most of every minute of your busy day. You’ll hear about three favorite productivity strategies that can help you stay organized throughout the school day and throughout the school year!