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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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9 EdTech Activities to Celebrate the First Day of Summer - 370
2d ago00:14:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share fun and engaging first day of summer activities for classroom celebrations, from interactive music activities to AI-generated designs. You'll also hear creative ideas like virtual summer trips, student goal-setting with digital tools, and storytelling with emojis. If you want to bring excitement, reflection, and EdTech-powered creativity into your lessons, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/05/12/first-day-of-summer-activities-for-classroom-370/ Sponsored by my quick reference guide Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction: https://amzn.to/42Xzds0 Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Teaching Across Time Zones: Tips for Connecting Classrooms - Bonus Episode with OneSchool Global
6d ago00:32:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Charlie Huynh, Director of Teaching and Learning for OneSchool Global's North American region, about building a Learning to Learn framework that helps students take full accountability for their own learning. You'll also hear how extended learning programs like the Perfect Pitch Competition connect students across borders, how families and community members are woven in as authentic audiences, and how thoughtful curriculum design keeps both consistency and local flexibility in play. If you want ideas for scaling collaboration, embedding inclusivity, and giving students a real-world "why" for their learning, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/05/08/tips-for-connecting-classrooms-bonus/ Sponsored by OneSchool Global: https://oneschoolglobal.com Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Supporting New Teachers: Classroom Management and Tech Tips with Suzanne Dailey and Robert Dunlop - 369
1w ago00:31:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I welcome back Suzanne Dailey, instructional coach, and introduce Robert Dunlop, middle school classroom teacher—coauthors of You've Got This: Finding Happiness and Success in Your First Years of Teaching. You'll hear practical strategies for supporting new teachers through classroom management, routines, relationship-building, and tech habits that reduce stress instead of adding to it. If you want clear, compassionate guidance for supporting new teachers as they build confidence and sustainable success, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hn83DBJq7eLQ4UXZz9RePaYvCeLi5dqcGTwXmnfI17s/edit?tab=t.0 Sponsored by my quick reference guide Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction: https://amzn.to/42Xzds0 Follow Suzanne Dailey on social: https://x.com/DaileySuzanne Follow Robert Dunlop on social: https://x.com/robdunlopEDU Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Art, Technology, and Student Voice in the Classroom with Tim Needles - Bonus Episode with Jotform
2w ago00:25:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I welcome back Tim Needles, STEAM teacher, K–12 Technology Integration Specialist, and ISTE author, to explore the intersection of art, technology and student voice in the classroom. You'll also hear why concepts should drive tool selection, how digital tools democratize creativity, and ways technology supports faster iteration, critique, and reflection. If you want practical strategies for using tech to amplify student storytelling and advocacy without losing the heart of the creative process, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/05/01/technology-and-student-voice-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: http://jotform.com/enterprise/education/ Follow Tim Needles on social: https://x.com/timneedles Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Quick Ways to Use AI for Tasks That Take Too Long - 368
2w ago00:15:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share how AI can help teachers tackle time-consuming tasks and reclaim valuable time during the school day. You'll also hear practical examples for using AI to format materials, draft lesson plans, and organize resources more efficiently. If you want to save time while staying focused on what matters most for your students, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/28/ways-to-use-ai-368/ Sponsored by my new ASCD deck of cards, Purposeful EdTech Tips: https://ClassTechTips.com/cards Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Supporting the Whole Child in a Tech-Heavy World with Dr. Chaunté Garrett - Bonus Episode with Jotform
3w ago00:25:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I welcome back Dr. Chaunté Garrett, CEO and Founder of Empowering Learners and Leaders to Excel, to discuss supporting the whole child through academic, social, and physical safety in a tech-heavy world. You'll also hear practical insights on choosing technology intentionally, amplifying student voice, and approaching AI with a mindset of growth instead of pressure. If you want clear strategies for supporting the whole child while balancing innovation with human-centered teaching, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/24/supporting-the-whole-child-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: https://jotform.com/enterprise/education/ Follow Dr. Chaunté Garrett on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drncgarrett/ 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 Prepare Young Students for an AI World with Dr. Nneka McGee - 367
3w ago00:26:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Nneka McGee, strategic advisor and AI education expert, to explore how we can prepare young learners for an AI world through developmentally appropriate, unplugged learning experiences. You'll also hear practical examples and simple conversation-based activities that help children build foundational AI literacy skills like pattern recognition, prediction, and critical thinking—without using generative AI tools. If you want to confidently introduce AI concepts to early childhood and elementary students in meaningful, age-appropriate ways, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/21/ai-world-367/ Sponsored by my new ASCD deck of cards, Purposeful EdTech Tips: https://ClassTechTips.com/cards Follow Dr. Nneka McGee on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnekamcgee/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →What Makes an Educator Community Thrive with Elana Leoni - Bonus Episode with Jotform
4w ago00:27:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I'm joined by Elana Leoni, founder of Leoni Consulting Group and host of the All Things Marketing and Education podcast, to explore what makes an educator community truly thrive. You'll also hear why trust, co-creation, and member ownership matter more than platforms, and how strong communities support educators in ways traditional PD often can't. If you want to better understand how educator communities foster connection, innovation, and sustained growth, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/17/educator-community-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: https://jotform.com/enterprise/education/ Follow Elana Leoni on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elanaleoni/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →5 NotebookLM Features That Might Change How You Teach - 366
Apr 1400:21:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share five creative ways to use NotebookLM for teachers to go beyond basic Q&A and enhance lesson prep. You'll also hear real-world examples of using audio debates, slide decks, infographics, data tables, and cinematic videos in the classroom. Tune in for actionable ideas to create engaging, customizable learning materials with AI. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/14/notebooklm-for-teachers-366/ Sponsored by my new ASCD deck of cards, Purposeful EdTech Tips: https://ClassTechTips.com/cards Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Transcribe →Rethinking Professional Development in the Age of AI with Allison Rodman - Bonus Episode with Jotform
Apr 1000:27:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I welcome back Allison Rodman, educator, founder of The Learning Loop, and ASCD author, for rethinking professional development in the age of AI and moving beyond one-size-fits-all PD. You'll also hear how AI can support more personalized, high-impact professional learning through better pre-session insights, intentional prompt design, and thoughtful guardrails. If you want professional development that respects educators' time and leads to meaningful changes in practice, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/10/rethinking-professional-development-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: http://jotform.com/enterprise/education/ Follow Allison Rodman on social: https://x.com/thelearningloop 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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