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Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
Hosted by Monica Burns · EN
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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Practical Ways to Increase Father Engagement at Your School with Dr. Deborah Higdon and Dr. Chacko Abraham - 382
1w ago00:33:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Deborah Higdon and Dr. Chacko Abraham about father engagement and how schools can intentionally engage fathers to build stronger school communities. You'll also hear no-cost, hit-the-ground-running strategies from their new book, The Dad Difference, including the power of using father-friendly language and choosing the right communication tools to reach every family. If you want practical ideas for inviting dads into the conversation from day one of the school year and strengthening father engagement across your school community, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/08/04/father-engagement-382/ Sponsored by my Easy EdTech Club: https://www.EasyEdTechClub.com Follow Dr. Deborah Higdon on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdeborahhigdon-8194ba1b1/ Follow Dr. Chacko Abraham on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chacko-abraham-ed-d-1a734a34/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Using AI in the Reading Classroom (Or Anytime Students Are Reading)- 381
2w ago00:13:50Tap to summarizeIn 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 Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →What is Vibe Coding? A Quick Intro and 5 Ideas for Educators - 380
3w ago00:22:27Tap to summarizeIn 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/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Mixing and Matching EdTech Tools for Student Projects with Heidi Samuelson - 379
Jul 1400:22:39Tap to summarizeIn 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 Follow Heidi Samuelson on social: https://x.com/swampfrogfirst Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →How AI Can Create Instructional Coherence for Districts - Bonus Episode with Renaissance
Jul 1000:28:09Tap to summarizeIn 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 Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →AI Prompts for Families: 10 Easy Ways to Get Started - 378
Jul 700:14:36Tap to summarizeIn 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 Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →How AI Can Support Educator Wellness and Emotional Intelligence with Sheila Dokken - 377
Jun 3000:28:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Sheila Dokken, Coordinator of Prevention and Safety for a large district in Minnesota, about how AI can support educator wellness and emotional intelligence instead of just adding more to an already full plate. You'll also hear about her PRISM framework for moving from overwhelm to clarity, plus the idea of owning your 10% and using AI as a reflective thought partner during high-stress moments. If you want to explore how AI can help educators slow down, process, and respond with intention rather than just produce more, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/06/30/emotional-intelligence-377/ Sponsored by Pollzy: https://pollzy.co Follow Sheila Dokken on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-dokken-37457429/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →How to Host a Virtual Book Study That Teachers Actually Love- 376
Jun 2300:14:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share practical tips for hosting a virtual book study that feels supportive, focused, and doable for busy educators. You'll also hear strategies for choosing a clear purpose, setting flexible expectations, and keeping momentum going with warm-ups, discussion prompts, and optional action steps. If you want to design a virtual book study that teachers actually enjoy and want to stick with, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/06/23/virtual-book-study-376/ Sponsored by my Amazon Storefront: http://ClassTechTips.com/amazon Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Coaching Strategies for AI Conversations with Educators with Melinda Glowacki - 375
Jun 1600:26:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Melinda Glowacki, a supervisor at the UCI School of Education, about leading meaningful coaching discussions with educators around AI integration. You'll also hear her approach to drafting AI guidance that centers critical thinking over compliance, plus a powerful coaching move that invites educators into reflective dialogue instead of shutting down discussion. If you want practical strategies for AI conversation, building AI guidance rooted in student thinking, and communicating with families about AI too, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/06/16/strategies-for-ai-conversation-375/ Sponsored by my Amazon Storefront: ClassTechTips.com/amazon Follow Melinda Glowacki on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindaglowacki/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →4 Chatbot Strategies for Teachers Who Want Better Results from AI - 374
Jun 900:16:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share four chatbot strategies for teachers to go beyond basic prompts and get more meaningful results. You'll also hear how to assign a role, refine responses through conversation, use the "ask me questions" technique, and transform existing materials with file uploads. If you want to use AI as a collaborative partner to save time and create stronger classroom resources, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/06/09/chatbot-strategies-for-teachers-374/ Sponsored by Pollzy: https://pollzy.co/ 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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