Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

In this episode, I sit down with Sam Owens and Shauna Misir, learning specialists and academic advisors at Beacon College, to explore how AI is reshaping assistive technology for neurodivergent learners. You'll also hear practical examples of how tools like NotebookLM, Goblin Tools, and AI writing supports can improve reading, writing, and organization while maintaining clear boundaries for responsible use. If you want to better understand how AI can support accessibility, inclusion, and personalized learning in education, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/02/27/assistive-technology-bonus/
Sponsored by Beacon College: http://beaconcollege.edu
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In this episode, I share actionable AI coaching strategies for guiding meaningful conversations with educators about integrating AI into their teaching practice. You'll also hear tips on identifying AI's role in workflows, addressing skepticism, and supporting hands-on collaboration to build confidence with AI tools. If you want to help your colleagues embrace AI effectively while keeping instructional goals at the center, this episode is for you!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/02/24/ai-coaching-359/
Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club: https://EasyEdTechClub.com
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In this episode, I'm joined by Nasser Jones, founder of the nonprofit Bending the AI Curve, for a powerful conversation about equitable innovation and what AI ethics looks like in practice for education and beyond. You'll also hear how bias, access, policy decisions, and tool overload shape who benefits from AI—and how schools and communities can take a more proactive, inclusive approach. If you want to help students and educators engage with AI thoughtfully, responsibly, and with equity at the center, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/02/20/ai-ethics-bonus/
Sponsored by Jotform: http://jotform.com/education/
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In this episode, I chat with Samantha Shane, CTE teacher and author of The Secondary Educators CTE Toolkit, about how career technical education has evolved into pathways for business, biotech, and modern careers beyond traditional shop classes. You'll hear actionable strategies for making any subject career-connected and helping students discover what they actually want to pursue through authentic, real-world projects. If you want to prepare students for future careers no matter what subject you teach, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/02/17/career-technical-education-358/
Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club: https://EasyEdTechClub.com
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In this episode, I'm joined by Richard Colosi, Instructional Technology Specialist and founder of EdTech Hustle, to explore low- or no-cost ways technology can save teachers time. You'll also hear how thoughtful automation, organization, and accessibility features can reduce daily friction and free up mental space for what matters most. If you want to work more efficiently while staying focused on students, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/02/13/save-teachers-time-bonus/
Sponsored by Jotform: http://jotform.com/education/
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