Podcast
EdTech Heroes
Hosted by Screencastify · EN
EdTech Heroes is a podcast for educators, administrators and those who are interested in how education will advance in the future. In each episode, a member of Screencastify’s team interviews those who are at the forefront of education. Each conversation helps uncover how educators are connecting with K-12 students by using innovative technology and techniques. Ultimately, EdTech Heroes helps education professionals understand how to overcome challenges in the “new classroom”, become a better teacher and influence the minds of a future generation.
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Embracing the Evolution of Blended and Student-Led Learning with Olivia Nelson
Dec 20, 202200:27:32Tap to summarizeOlivia Nelson, the professional development lead at Screencastify, joins EdTech Heroes to share her insights on video’s positive impact on education, and how a partnership between teachers, parents, and the community is vital for students' success at school.
Transcribe →How Servant Leadership Can Serve Teachers with Katie Maddox
Dec 5, 202200:33:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Katie Maddox, the instructional technology coordinator at Chilton County School District. Katie gets into the importance of implementing technology in schools and describes her journey from teacher to technology coordinator.
Transcribe →Going from Survival to Creation Mode with EdTech with Emily Breakfield
Nov 17, 202200:36:09Tap to summarizeEmily Breakfield of Harlem Consolidated School District #122 joins EdTech Heroes to explain how she approaches video creation to help teachers, the types of videos teachers create for students, and how students can use them and keep track of their progress.See the full video of the episode here!
Transcribe →Increasing Video Watchability to Increase Connections with Sam Kary
Oct 31, 202200:45:51Tap to summarizeSam Kary joins the EdTech Heroes podcast to discuss how teachers can use technology such as video as not only a means but also a goal and encourage students to learn, embrace, and explore it. As a result, we hear why Sam believes creativity and flexibility are essential skills that teachers must pass on to students.
Transcribe →Video for Self-Paced, Social-Emotional Learning with Toni Rose Deanon
Oct 18, 202200:44:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, host Nef Dukes welcomes Toni Rose Deanon, the community engagement manager at Modern Classrooms Project. They discuss the benefits of social-emotional learning, how video tools help students learn at their own pace, and why teachers should let their personalities shine in the classroom.
Transcribe →Using Video to Teach Students of Any Age with Sarah Moon
Oct 4, 202200:42:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, host Nef Dukes welcomes Sarah Moon, Elementary Instructional Coach and Interventionist at Durham Public Schools. They chat about the benefits of using videos in education, why customization is vital, and how to create a genuine connection with your students.
Transcribe →Using Video to Help Teach Students to Appreciate Art with Rich Stachon
Sep 12, 202200:39:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, host Nef Dukes welcomes Rich Stachon, Art and Design Educator at Glen Crest Middle School. They talk about the importance of exposing students to technology as early as possible, why teachers don't have to be tech experts, and how to use technology to teach kids to appreciate art.
Transcribe →How to Disrupt Student Presentations Through Video Assignments with Sultan Rana
Aug 29, 202200:47:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Sultan Rana, a teacher and course director. They discuss the importance of community and parent engagement in the classroom and different tools for improving the learning experience. Connect with Sultan here!
Transcribe →How to Find a Balance Between Personalized Learning and Tech with Alice Keeler
Aug 10, 202200:41:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of EdTech Heroes, our host Nef Dukes welcomes Alice Keeler, a math teacher, EdTech influencer, and author. They discuss technology in the classroom, personalized learning, and the importance of data in creating a curriculum. Alice also shares why good work-life balance is a prerequisite for becoming an excellent teacher.
Transcribe →How Four Cs Help Teachers Incorporate Tech Into Lessons
Jul 28, 202200:39:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode of EdTech Heroes, Adam Juarez discusses the importance of the 4C's (Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking) in designing lessons. He and host Nef Dukes discuss ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) events, Adam's participation, and describe some of his sessions!
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