For The Love of EdTech

On this episode, Kara is joined by Dara Stenson, a PreK-2 lead teacher from Cincinnati Public Schools, who's transforming the way young learners engage with technology.

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Dr. Kim Given, the strategic plan and innovation coordinator for Indian Hill schools, about the importance of getting feedback from your students about what does (and does not) work for them in the classroom.Learn more about Indian Hill Schools:https://www.indianhillschools.org/

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Dr. Tonya Sanders, Associate Director of Academics at NWOET, about how technology in classrooms is unavoidable and it's up to the teachers to make the best use of it without losing sight of what's really important: the students.Learn more about NWOET over on her their website:https://www.nwoet.org/

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Melissa Kincaid, a Technology Trainer Administrator with the ROCKSTAR Learning Technologies Team in Cincinnati, about how a major tool in any educators arsenal can be something as simple as the will to act.Learn more about Melissa over on her YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@kincme

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Jessica Short, aDirector of the Dayton Regional STEM Center, about the development of The STEM Fellowship Program, a development opportunity for educators for over 16 years.Learn more about The STEM Fellowship Program:https://www.daytonregionalstemcenter.org/stem-fellowship-program

On this episode, Kara speaks with Matt Skoczylas, an elementary computer teacher for Ellwood City School District, about how a directive on project based learning led to blending nature and technology with his students.Learn more about Technology Trail over on Matt's website:https://skoczylas.weebly.com/

On this episode, Kara and guest co-host Matt Gerberick speaking Dr. Megan Conrad, a senior researcher at Explore Learning, about how strong, rigorous research helps her team decide how to impliment technology into the classroom.Learn more about Explore Learning:https://www.explorelearning.com/

On this episode, Kara and Caryn speak with Travus Houghton & Jacob Baldwin of Claymont City Schools about their growing eSports team and how something as simple as playing video games can teach kids some important life lessons.Learn more about Claymon City Schools: https://www.claymontschools.org/.

On this episode, Kara and Caryn speak with Kirk Koennecke, CEO and Superintendent of Indian Hill EVSD in Cincinnati, about the unavoidable future of AI in the classrooms & workplace and how we can adapt our lives accordingly.Learn more about Indian Hill EVSD on their website:https://www.indianhillschools.org/

On this episode, Kara and Caryn speak with Joel Kupperstein of Learning A-Z about how to build reading comprehension into more than just a foundational skill with students.Learn more about Learning A-Z: https://www.learninga-z.com/.

On this episode, Kara and Caryn speak with Michael J Edelman about his career and how it led him to Newsdepth, a program designed to teach students how to approach current world events and how to ask critical questions about the world around them.Learn more about Newsdepth:https://www.ideastream.org/newsdepth

Sheryl Winter is a technologist for Springboro Community City Schools. She's coordinating professional development pathways for teachers and making sure her teachers have the tools – and understanding – they need to use technology in the classroom.

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with John Mansel-Playdell, Jeremy Hunter, & Dave Clark the Ohio Learning Community to discuss how they've worked to incorporate technology into classroom collaboration over their long careers.Learn more about the Ohio Learning Community on their website:http://www.ohiolearningcommunity.org/

On this episode, Kara and Caryn speak with Matthew Mays from Stark Country ESC about how he got his first smartphone WAY later than everyone else, and how incorporating design elements into instruction can really change the game.Learn more about Visible Learning MetaX:https://www.visiblelearningmetax.com/.

On this episode, Kara & Caryn speak with Tom Wilson, Dani Wackerley, & Josh Branch of North Canton City Schools about their in-house content production program, which includes a Mobile Story Tellar project housed inside of a refitted bus.Learn all about the NCTV Program on their website:https://www.northcantonschools.org/11255_3

On this week's show, Kara & Caryn are joined by math teacher Joshua Amstutz and science teacher Brad Ciminowasielewski as they delve into how they approach problem-based learning in their classrooms with technology.

Meet Lori Pringle, District Library Media Specialist at East Holmes Local Schools. She guides Kara through her process of teaching kids at an early age the importance of library skills, technology skills, and how the two come together in the classroom.

Meet Kathy Aurigemma, MEd., co-founder of SWTILO and K-6 Media Specialist & Technology Teacher at Cincinnati Public Schools. Witness her profound expertise in Instructional Technology Integration as she talks Kara and Caryn through how she got started, what she's working on now, and her visions and views of what Artificial Intelligence means for education (and life in general) in the years to come.If you'd like to learn more about her work with SWTILO, head on over to their website: https://sites.google.com/view/swtilo

 Jamie Stamper has been in the education field for 25+ years--twenty of those as a secondary English teacher and the last seven as a technology integration specialist. He earned his graduate degree from the University of Dayton in Educational Technology. In addition he has held certifications as a RESA mentor, Google Certified Administrator and Educator, and Certified EdTech Leadership (CETL). His goal is to work to help educators become innovators by utilizing best practices in technology integration. 

James Freeman is an experienced educator with a passion for science and technology. Diving into topics like cybersecurity and AI in the classroom, James sits down with Kara and Caryn to offers helpful information about how parents & educators can approach talking to their students about how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology in the classroom.Check out more from James in his Wakelet Collection https://wakelet.com/wake/45e6a392-24bf-4dba-8905-863c1a86530d

After 25 years in education – including more than a decade in the classroom – Amy Romes understands that encouraging teachers in her district to incorporate educational technology starts with trust. For Amy, helping teachers do even more amazing work requires investing time in those relationships. In a 2:1 district like Springboro, it also takes a unique, teacher-led approach.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

 Whether they are putting together a pregame show for the next basketball game or recording the next TikTok during Warrior Time, you can bet that the students in the Warrior Broadcasting Crew at Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati – and their advisor Jennifer Haller – are working toward building community. Sometimes that means recording videos with other students during Warrior Time. Other times it's about using their journalism skills to keep the neighborhood informed about activities at the school. No matter what they're doing, these students are working together to inform, improve their communications skills and get ready for the next chapter of their lives. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Sarah Schroeder is an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati, where she coordinates the Digital Learning Design certificate program for undergraduate students and connects UC learners with community partners. She also teaches courses related to educational technology and media literacy, specifically focused on applying Universal Design for Learning using technology. Sarah is an ISTE certified educator, a certified Quality Matters facilitator and master reviewer, a graduate of the Educause Educational Technology Leadership Institute, and has supported grant-funded development of blended learning solutions for K-12 districts. In this episode, Sarah talks about her work in instructional design, her philosophy on using technology in the classroom and ways educators can support the students of tomorrow.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Julie Straub is the Senior Executive Director of the Division of Professional Studies at Butler University in Indianapolis. In her 30 years in education, she's had a unique perspective on e-learning, which she brings to her role at Butler now. In this episode, Kara, Caryn and Julie talk about the ever-changing digital landscape, the disruptions that have furthered e-learning and the ways expanding educational opportunities can break down barriers and further diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

 Guy Fogle is the PR/Communications Coordinator for the Montgomery County Educational Service Center in Dayton, OH. His roles include the areas of social media, media relations, public relations, photography, videography, and web site. He is a former educator, coach, athletic administrator and was a television anchor/reporter for twenty years. In this episode, Kara and Caryn talk to Guy about his background in television, his transition into education, his inspiration and how his Plan B became his passion. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Jennifer Haller is an instructional technology coach with the Hamilton County Educational Service Center, who is working at Winton Woods Schools near Cincinnati in Ohio. In this episode of For the Love of EdTech, she talks about how her journey took her from wanting to coach to being an art teacher to working with educational technology to helping students run their own sports broadcasting program. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Learning Through Art uses art and technology to help bring arts education into the home, classroom and community through programs like Books Alive! For Kids, Virtual Adventures and Mosaic Edutainment as well as community-building initiatives like Crown Jewels of Jazz, Loads of Love, their program with the Cincinnati Zoo and more. Through in-person programs, virtual offerings and a robust app for kids, Learning Through Art is making a difference, especially for kids in underserved communities. "Our programs seek to build bridges, break down barriers, and bring neighbors and neighborhoods together in celebration of the rich mosaic beauty of our global multicultural region" Co-Founder and CEO Kathy Wade said.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

 Guy Frye has been teaching for 15 years and he is currently a Media Specialist on the Eastside of Cincinnati. From Dash Bots to Drones, he enjoys helping students use technology in new ways, especially to solve engineering challenges. He also uses those experiences to help students understand the real-world applications of new technologies and the jobs of tomorrow. Guy enjoys going on adventures with his wife and their two boys.  Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

The Nuts – the Robotics Team at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati – started as a student led initiative more than ten years ago and is going strong. But this club is about more than making cool robots and going to the Worlds competition. The students who make the team get real-world experience with design thinking, programming, machining, public speaking and much more. In this episode, we'll talk to the coach and a few members of the team about their experiences and how a Robotics Team has set them up to future engineers. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Janet Hurn, senior director of the E-Campus for Miami University's regional locations and senior instructor of Physics, was at the crux of the transition from in-person classes to virtual learning in 2020. In this episode, hear how college students – and educators – were impacted, lessons learned and her advice for high school students thinking about their next steps. She also shares some tips for educators facing post-COVID burnout, including trying things like flipped classrooms.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

The number of devices schools have to manage has grown exponentially over the last 10 years, especially during the height of the pandemic. VIZOR helps districts keep an inventory of their devices – from Chromebooks to iPads to Smart Boards – while storing each device's purchase, usage, repair and warranty information along with much more. In this sponsored episode, learn how VIZOR is working with districts to streamline the way devices are handled.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Brianna Lugibihl is a teacher working for an Arts Magnet School in Lima, Ohio. But what does it mean to be an Arts Magnet? And how does Educational Technology fit into a classroom that already incorporates music, visual arts, dance and theater into the core curriculum? See how Brianna uses art, educational technology and differentiation to help her students be successful.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Carrie moved to China to teach Oral English. When she moved back to the states in the fall of 2019 to study for her masters, she intended to return to China in the summer of 2020. In this episode, we'll learn about her journey and experience teaching abroad, her research into remote learning and her role in curriculum development.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

 For Kristin Scott, using technology during specials is all about advocacy, collaboration and creativity. In this episode, we'll learn how she went from borrowing an old projector to using classroom Chromebooks to help students use technology to creating curriculum-driven art projects. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Jennifer Mooreman art class is about much more than learning techniques - she's dedicated to helping students create a visual vocabulary for life. By combining technology with her art classes, she's able to help students draw connections to the world around them and build a stronger toolkit for success in the future.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Adam Moler started his career as a tennis instructor and the ideas of repetition and feedback through tennis instruction helped shape his educational philosophy. Now Adam is leading educators at his school – and helping educators around the country – use EduProtocols to help build student success. 

Using tech with littles can seem overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Liz Curtis joins us to discuss ways to use tech with younger students and how teachers can approach this sometimes overwhelming idea. 

Assistive technologies can make the impossible possible for diverse learners. Michale Roush joins us to discuss some of these technologies and the opportunities they can give learners. 

Cincinnati Public Schools Teacher and Technology Enhanced Educator Rosemary Jane joins Caryn and Kara to talk about what it means to be a “technology enhanced educator.”

 Join hosts Kara and Caryn as they are joined by Michelle Cummings from Teachers Pay Teachers to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way that teachers use technology in the classroom.  

Joining us for the first episode of Season 2 is the wonderful Liz Wolfe-Eberly, Director of the Dayton Regional STEM Center! Find out how STEM/STEAM concepts can change the way you teach.Season 2 of our podcast is sponsored by VIZOR! VIZOR is a Chromebook and IT Asset management software solution designed specifically for School Districts that seamlessly integrates with the Google Admin Console and your Student information system. To find out how VIZOR can help your School manage Chromebooks and get 20% off go to vizor.cloud/loveedtech. Thanks for your support VIZOR!

We are wrapping up the first season of our For the Love of EdTech podcast today! Listen in as hosts Kara and Caryn sit down with Jon Goga from Brainy Spinach to discuss how Roblox can be used as an educational tool in the classroom and how technology can make sometimes “hated” subjects fun. 

 Did you know you can borrow everything from DVDs to Cricut machines at your local library? Learn about those resources and INFOhio on today's brand new episode of our podcast “For the Love of EdTech.”

How did one teacher's love for Disney's Imagineers and passion for storytelling lead to teaching students to build out a theme park using Minecraft and STEAM concepts? Listen to Michael Foy's story on this new “For the Love of EdTech” episode.

 David Kofoed Wind, CEO of Peergrade and Eduflow, joins us to discuss how the peer-reviewing process can be beneficial for students and educators!  

Getting young learners engaged can be difficult, even for the most seasoned professionals. Our special guest today, Nikhita Bhatia, has addressed this problem with the creation of her YouTube channel, "Me Time with Niki," which aims to promote literacy through the use of storytelling with her puppet named Chico! 

Adam Samuels joins us with his students, Sage and Bennett, to discuss how esports can engage and motivate students inside and out of the classroom. 

Michael O'Shaughnessy, curriculum supervisor at the Montgomery County Educational Service Center joins us to discuss spreadsheets and incorporating tech into math and science. He also talks about different ways teachers can analyze data.

Learn how Amy Palermo, Chief of Content for Education at WOSU, suggests teachers go about engaging their students online on this new episode of “For The Love of EdTech”. 

Join hosts Kara and Caryn as they discuss how mindfulness can be implemented through compassion with special guest Jim Rowley from MCESC. They also explore Jim's interesting connection to the 1986 Challenger disaster.

Josh Boles joins Kara and Caryn on today's new episode of “For the Love of Edtech” to discuss the uses and ethics behind apps in the classroom!