How to Bring Hands-On Learning into a Digital Classroom - Bonus Episode with KEVA Planks
In this episode, Dr. Ken Scheel, Founder and CEO of KEVA Planks, and Associate Principal Whitney Beck join for a conversation about blending hands-on learning with digital tools to cultivate essential future-ready skills in students. You'll also hear examples of how screen-free activities like building with KEVA Planks promote problem-solving and collaboration across subjects. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for incorporating tactile learning into your digital classroom to boost student engagement and skill development! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/25/hands-on-learning-bonus-2/ Sponsored by KEVA Planks: https://kevaplanks.com Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
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Quick Ways to Boost Creativity with Michelle Manning - 316
In this episode, I chat with Instructional Technology Integration Specialist Michelle Manning about how educators can boost creativity in the classroom by fostering innovation and curiosity. You'll also hear practical strategies for integrating technology, encouraging student-led learning, and creating an environment where creativity thrives. If you want to inspire your students to think outside the box and bring more creativity into your teaching, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/22/boost-creativity-316/ Sponsored by my mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai Follow NAME on social: https://x.com/ManningTechTalk Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
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The Best Tech Tools for Educational Summer Activities - 315
In this episode, I share creative and tech-friendly educational summer activities to keep kids learning and exploring all season long. You'll also hear about fun ways to spark curiosity, from making digital photo journals to taking virtual field trips. If you want to help students and families stay engaged and inspired during summer break, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/15/educational-summer-activities-315/ Sponsored by ColorBliss: https://ColorBliss.com Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
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Quick Overview of NotebookLM with Teacher Tips - 314
In this episode, I share an overview of NotebookLM, a powerful AI tool from Google that enables educators to transform documents into personalized AI-generated resources for students. You'll also hear about practical ways teachers can use NotebookLM, from creating audio versions of conference notes to generating unit study materials. Tune in to discover how you can leverage AI technology to enhance your educational workflow and create engaging content for students! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/08/overview-of-notebooklm-314/ Sponsored by my mini-course “Learn ChatGPT This Summer”: https://classtechtips.com/ai Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
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The Power of Storytelling and Literacy Skills in a Digital World - Bonus Episode with Dewey
In this episode, I welcome back author, literacy advocate, and Founder of Dewey, Pam Allyn, to the podcast to chat about the power of storytelling in building literacy skills. You'll also hear insights into how digital tools, including AI, are changing how children engage with stories and how to balance online and offline literacy experiences. Tune in for expert strategies teachers can use to foster authentic storytelling and literacy development in their classrooms. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/04/storytelling-and-literacy-bonus/ Sponsored by Dewey: https://deweycommunity.com/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
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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