Episodes

Tom Murray, State and District Digital Learning Director for Alliance for Excellent Education, explains what the Future Ready initiative is and what is means to be Future Ready.

House of #EdTech begins year two by welcoming veteran educator Sharon Plante to talk about her experiences integrating technology in special education and her role as a technology director.

The House of #EdTech is celebrating its one-year anniversary! This episode is packed with 26 great recommendations you should know about. Each suggestion was submitted by a listener or former guest on the show.

Dr. Spike Cook, principal and author returns to the show! Dr. Cook shares insight on his new book, Connected Leadership: It’s Just a Click Away (Corwin).

Jenna Kleine is the Community Marketing Manager at Class Dojo. Kleine is a former middle and high school science teacher with a passion for technology and making a real difference in education for students we all teach.

Rich Kiker is a nationally recognized and award-winning Certified Google Apps for Edu Trainer and Director of Online Learning.

Derek Larson is from Southern Utah, an #edtech enthusiast, and a fan of the House of #EdTech podcast!

Kasey Bell is a digital learning consultant with a MA in Educational Technology and she provides engaging staff development for all levels of educators.

Natalie O'Neil is back on the show! She first appeared on the House of #EdTech on episode #10. Natalie is fresh off a summer trip to the Google Teacher Academy in California with great information and stories to share!

Patricia J. Brown is a technology integration coach, an adjunct professor, and an edtech consultant. She shares insight about integrating technology in elementary education.

Jeff Bradbury is a high school music teacher and orchestra conductor from North Brunswick Twp. High School (NJ). Jeff is also the founder of TeacherCast.net and the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. Mr. Bradbury shares his insight on technology in the music classroom and his thoughts on education technology and technology integration.

Try Something New! Do not be afraid of technology as a new school year approaches. Check out an awesome content curating tool called Pocket!

Dr. Spike Cook shares insight on his career and how the Summer presents opportunities to learn and grow.

Shachar Pessis is the founder and CEO of Wibki. Mr. Pessis and his team have created a great web-based bookmarking tool. Shachar shares how Wibki is a great addition to every classroom.

Katelyn Nesi is the Library Media Specialist at Wall Twp. High School. Mrs. Nesi, my wife, makes her first appearance on the podcast and shares some insight on moving to a new place and her love for all things technology.

Timothy Charleston is the Supervisor of Social Studies and Global Education at Princeton Public Schools [UPDATED]. Mr. Charleston stops by the house to share his views on technology integration and to share his favorite apps and education technology.

Theresa Stager is an elementary school principal who just completed her first year as the lead learner. Principal Stager talks about her use of technology as a school administrator.

Matthew Blackman, an AP Physics teacher, talks about his use of games in his classroom as well as his interest in game design and his website, The Universe, and More where he publishes his own physics-based games.

Natalie O’Neil, a tech-savvy high school English teacher, talks about her plunge into education technology and shares some of the great ways she is integrating technology in her high school.

In this episode of House of #EdTech, I speak to Jessica Johnson, a tech-savvy Principal who shares her views on a variety of technologies that she's used as a teacher and now employs as a school leader.

In this episode of House of #EdTech, I pay homage to the Final Four and share my #EdTech Final Four of apps and technology from the East, South, Midwest, and West regions!

UPDATE: Celly no longer exists. But this conversation can be applied to the ideas of communication with students and families on your platform of choice.

[UPDATED 1/6/18] I end each episode by saying, “using technology isn’t difficult. Just give it a try.” In this episode, I interviewed Andria Trivisonno, formerly of Tackk. Tackk allowed users to create, quick, great looking, and EASY make webpages that are great for teachers and students. Tacks had a number of great uses and Andria highlighted them!

Providing new outlets for your students to communicate through is something that all teachers should consider. At a time when career and college readiness are the buzz words being used communication will always be a key skill that needs to be mastered by our students.