Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, I share practical ways to use AI to support student readers across content areas and in the reading classroom, from creating audio companions to designing interactive reading activities. You'll also hear how tools like AI-powered podcasts, text-to-speech, quizzes, visuals, and reader's theater scripts can help you scale support while keeping learning goals front and center. If you want to use AI to make reading more accessible, engaging, and manageable for both you and your students, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/07/28/reading-classroom-381/
Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club: https://EasyEdTechClub.com
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In this episode, I share a quick introduction to vibe coding and five websites I recently built with the help of AI. You'll also hear how I used Claude, Gemini, and Google Sites to turn simple ideas into working tools without traditional coding skills. If you want to try vibe coding and create a useful website, app, or classroom resource of your own, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/07/21/vibe-coding-380/
Sponsored by Pollzy:  https://pollzy.co/
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In this episode, I chat with Heidi Samuelson, instructional technology coach for two elementary schools in Tennessee, about how to mix and match EdTech tools for stronger, more intentional student projects. You'll also hear a step-by-step breakdown of a multi-app project using, plus practical strategies for keeping workflows simple, modeling transitions between apps, and focusing on depth over quantity. If you want ideas for combining the tools you already have into creative, purpose-driven student projects, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/07/14/edtech-tools-379/
Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club: https://EasyEdTechClub.com
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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance, about instructional coherence and how AI can help connect the assessment, curriculum, and practice tools that too often live in separate places. You'll also hear why having more data isn't the same as having useful data, what to look for when evaluating an AI-powered tool, and how Renaissance Intelligence aims to make personalized learning doable at scale while keeping teachers at the center. If you want to rethink how your tools and data work together so you can spend less time wrangling reports and more time with students, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/07/10/instructional-coherence-bonus/
Sponsored by Renaissance: https://renaissance.com/intelligence
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In this episode, I share ten easy-to-use AI prompts for families to try for everyday activities, from planning day trips and creating bedtime stories to helping with homework and weekly meal planning. You'll also hear how to model responsible AI use with your kids and customize each prompt for better results. If you're looking for simple ways to start using AI as a family, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/07/07/ai-prompts-for-families-378/
Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club: https://EasyEdTechClub.com
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Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/