Learning Unleashed: ISTE Radio

In this episode of Learning Unleashed, host Carl Hooker speaks with Kayla Holland, author of 'Putting Out Fires,' about the challenges educators face in problem-solving within the classroom. They discuss the importance of moving beyond reactive measures to address systemic issues, the framework for problem-solving that Kayla has developed, and the role of empathy and technology in enhancing student engagement. The conversation emphasizes the need for educators to take ownership of the problems they encounter and to adopt an upstream thinking approach to find effective solutions. Follow on X: @HollandKaylah  @ISTEofficial@mrhooker @shellthief@hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Dr. Kaylah Holland is passionate about empowering educators through professional development, one on one coaching, and innovative lesson design. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Design and Technology with extensive research in active learning environments. She has spent years empowering educators and championing student-centered classrooms. She is a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator, a college professor, an ISTE community Leader, and was presented the “20 to Watch” award by ISTE in 2022. Kaylah is the Director of Instructional Technology and Blended Learning for BreakFree Education and works to empower educators to radically improve education inside juvenile justice facilities.

Every learner has the potential to be a leader – both inside and outside of the classroom. In this episode of Learning Unleashed, host Carl Hooker engages with Tisha Ponceo and Rick Butterworth, authors of 'Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders.' They discuss the importance of entrepreneurial thinking in education, the impact of personal learning journeys on teaching perspectives, and the need for educators to adapt to an uncertain future. The conversation emphasizes the role of digital portfolios and the significance of feedback and reflection in fostering student growth. The episode concludes with key takeaways for educators to enhance their teaching practices and better prepare students for their futures. Get the Book: Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders. Tisha Poncio, M.S has served in education for the last 21 years. She has led students in classroom instruction of English, Web Design, Graphic Design, Business Computing, Programming, and Broadcast Journalism. She has also led educators, students, and administrators as a digital learning coach for 12 years. She is a Google Certified Trainer and a Flipgrid, Wakelet, and Buncee Ambassador. Her most significant accomplishment to date has been the creation of a student-led technology leadership group, which enables her to present globally on student voice, empowerment, and the #studentsCANlead movement. Rick Butterworth is a founder and founding member of multiple startup companies, including Resources, RPB Designs, and Wakelet. At each company, he has been a key designer and developer, driving innovation and creating platforms and meaningful experiences for students and teachers of online applications.

In this episode of Learning Unleashed, Tim Needles, an art educator and author, discusses the evolving relationship between art and technology, particularly the role of AI in creativity and education. They explore how AI can enhance artistic expression, democratize creativity, and the challenges educators face in preparing students for a rapidly changing technological landscape. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining traditional art forms while embracing new tools that can augment the creative process. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @timneedles @shellthief @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Tim Needles is an artist, educator, performer, and author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum. He is a TEDx Talk speaker, a technology integration specialist, and teaches art and media at Smithtown School District and Five Towns College. His work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah Museum of Art, and Cape Cod Museum of Art. He's the recipient of ISTE's Technology in Action Award and Creativity Award, NAEA's Eastern Region Art Educator Award & ArtEdTech Outstanding Teaching Award, and The Rauschenberg Power of Art Award. He's also a National Geographic Certified Teacher, PBS Digital Innovator, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, an ISTE Community leader, NAEA ArtEdTech interest Group chair, and an Adobe Creative Educator. He's active on social media at @timneedles.

We have learned a lot since ChatGPT launched, and teachers turned to plagiarism detectors to thwart students using generative AI to complete assignments on the down low.  We revisit the topic of  “uncheatable” assessments incorporating what we've discovered. Follow: @cinehead @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork  #ISTElive23  #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the Book: Storytelling With Purpose |  Hacking GenAI in Education: Conversation Starters Michael Hernandez is an award-winning educator and speaker who brings more than 20 years of classroom experience to addressing some of the most existential challenges in education today: artificial intelligence, steep declines in student engagement, and the need for authentic learning experiences. The solution: digital storytelling as a framework for learning. Rather than viewing storytelling as a nice-to-have reward for students after their “real work” has been completed, this book shows educators how to use story projects — from data visualizations to social media posts, to podcasts and video documentaries — as the scaffold upon which to position curricular skills and knowledge. The process helps students make interdisciplinary connections, activates higher-level thinking and critical analysis skills, and provides multimodal learning opportunities.

Rachelle Dene Poth discusses her new book on teaching with AI and integrating emerging technologies in the classroom. She emphasizes the importance of educators being open-minded and creative in incorporating AI into different content areas. The conversation also touches on topics such as AR/VR, the metaverse, and the challenges of funding and access to resources. Rochelle shares her experiences with grant writing and highlights the role of AI as an assistant and enhancer in the process. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Rdene915 @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Rachelle Dene Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She's a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She's a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

Today, we discuss the importance of understanding student data privacy laws and how they have evolved. We emphasize the need for educators to have conversations about data privacy and to make informed decisions when using tech tools with students. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating legal terms and agreements, the role of IT departments in vetting tools, and the importance of teacher training on data privacy. The guest provides practical tips for teachers, such as checking with their IT department for approved tools and using personal accounts for testing. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @shellthief @ISTEMLN #istelive @ISTEEdLeaders @bamradionetwork @LucyKirchh Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff (@LucyKirchh), M.S.Ed., is a former history and science educator who now serves as a professional development coordinator and digital learning specialist. Aguilar-Kirchhoff works with educators, administrators and students to successfully integrate educational technology into curriculum for lasting student learning outcomes. Her areas of expertise include digital citizenship, media literacy, blended learning, curriculum instruction and design, and edtech and innovation. She was recognized as the 2018 National History Day California Teacher of the Year, was a top six finalist for the National History Day Teacher of the Year, and was the Inland Area CUE (IACUE) Administrator of the Year in 2022. She's a Google Certified Trainer, Leading Edge Certified Online Blended Teacher and a member of the iCivics Education Network. Aguilar-Kirchhoff served on the ISTE Digital Citizenship PLN Leadership team and is currently an ISTE Community Leader.

The conversation explores the importance of including students in discussions about AI and digital citizenship. It emphasizes the need to consider the ethical implications of AI and the impact it has on various content areas. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for ongoing conversations and education around AI and digital citizenship and resources to assist in those conversations. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @DrKMattson @bamradionetwork Resources: Digital Citizenship in Action | Hacking GenAI in Education: Conversation Starters #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Dr. Kristen Mattson is a former middle school English teacher and high school library media specialist who has long supported teachers, leaders and learners with innovative curriculum and instruction. She currently serves as managing partner for Edvolve, which aims to help teachers and leaders transform digital citizenship education. She also teaches graduate courses on media literacy and digital citizenship at the University of Illinois. In addition to Digital Citizenship in Action, she is the author of Ethics in a Digital World (ISTE, 2021). She was named an ISTE Emerging Leader in 2018, and developed one of ISTE U's first courses, Digital Citizenship in Action.

The conversation explores the role of AI in education and the challenges and opportunities it presents for educators. The guests discuss their book, ‘The Savvy Ed Tech Leader,' which offers innovative strategies for EdTech leaders to boost their influence and elevate their careers. They emphasize the importance of soft skills, collaboration, and strategic planning in implementing new technologies. The conversation also touches on redefining the perception of AI and its potential to save teachers time and enhance instruction. The guests provide advice for navigating conferences and finding relevant information. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of continuous learning and growth in the field of education. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D., is a highly respected educator, author and speaker known for her lifelong dedication to advancing education through technology integration. As the chief technology officer for the award-winning Calcasieu Parish Public Schools in Louisiana for over two decades and a recognized teacher, library/media specialist, school principal and university faculty member for 20+ years, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in incorporating cutting-edge technology into the district's curriculum and operations. Her published works and sought-after speaking engagements at national and international conferences have solidified her status as a thought leader in the field. Frankie Jackson is a nationally recognized chief technology officer (CTO) in K-12, leading education technology initiatives for 30+ years at the state and national levels, working in large districts with 25,000 to 118,000 students. Jackson serves on the Consortium for School Networking's (CoSN) Policy Committee, Advanced Professional Learning Committee, Cybersecurity Advisory and Driving K-12 Innovation Board. She's the Cybersecurity Coalition for Education project lead, certifying education leaders as cybersecurity evaluators. She's also an instructional content designer and subject matter expert for the CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) project management course for technology school leaders. Donna Williamson has served as a Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) board member, executive board member and officer; as the chair and founder of CoSN Alabama Leaders; and co-chair of the CoSN conference. She's a frequent speaker at national and state conferences, presenting on topics such as innovation, edtech leadership, communication and soft skills in edtech, data analytics and more. In 2019, Williamson shifted her focus to consulting and project facilitation in the education technology field as a consultant and project director for the CoSN Early Career K-12 CTO Academy. She has received many awards, including the ISTE Making It Happen Award, the Alabama Education Technology Association Sally Moore Award, the National Withrow CTO Award for Educators Honorable Mention, EdTech Digest's Trendsetter Award and Alabama's 2016 Marbury Technology Innovation Award.

Join us for a behind-the-scenes chat with two of the staff at ISTE as they prepare to bring you a pop-up book store, new books, and an opportunity to meet over 20 ISTE authors at this year's conference.  ISTE Live 24 | Blindsided by AI: The bigger picture Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial   @mrhooker  @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd   @shellthief  @hyphenatic #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Valerie Witte is a Senior Acquisitions Editor at ISTE, bringing experience from previous roles at Peachpit Press, Pearson Education, University of California Press, and Morgan Kaufmann Publishers. Valerie Witte holds a 2004 - 2006 Writing University of San Francisco MFA. Valerie Witte contributes valuable insights to the industry with a skill set that includes leadership, writing, social media, publications, and proofreading. Emily Reed is currently a Director of Books and Journals at ISTE. She joined ISTE in 2012 and has assisted in the publication of many of the organization's book offerings. In addition to shepherding books through editing and production, Emily manages the two ISTE research journals, Journal of Research on Technology in Education and Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, and organizes the bookstore at the ISTE conference.

In this episode, we discuss The benefits of engaging special education teachers and generative AI in the initial stages of lesson planning.  Ideally, assistive technology and AI tools should be used to start a task, not complete it. We explore the potential of AI in providing feedback on student work, which could save teachers time and provide more personalized learning experiences. **Get the Book:   The New Assistive Tech | Blindsided by AI: The bigger picture Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial   @mrhooker @possbeth @KarenJan @mmatp @attipscast @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd   @shellthief  @hyphenatic #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts “The A.T.TIPSCAST,” a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the “Talking With Tech” podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. Bugaj is the creator of ATEval2Go, an iPad app that helps education professionals perform technology assessments for students. He co-produces and co-authors the “Night Light Stories” podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co-written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and The New Assistive Tech.

Teacher wellness is increasingly a top priority across the education community. In this discussion, we explore how technology, particularly AI, can help alleviate some of the stress by automating tasks and lightening the cognitive load. Our guest emphasizes the need for professional development and time for teachers to learn how to use new technologies effectively. We end by acknowledging the need for administrators to give teachers the space and permission to prioritize their well-being. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @realtechfored @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork Resources: Tech for Wellness | Blindsided by AI | Jumpstart Guides Meredith Masar Boullion (@realtechfored) is an ISTE Certified Educator and a district technology facilitator with the Calcasieu Parish School Board in Louisiana, where she works with K-12 teachers to support the integration of technology in the most relevant and meaningful ways. In this role, Bouillon communicates with all district teachers through a weekly educational technology newsletter, website and professional development app. She designs learning experiences to meet the professional development needs of teachers, including face-to-face events, online courses and webinars. She holds a master's degree in instructional media from Wilkes University.

As school and life demand more of us, finding balance is more important than ever. Today, we explore three simple practices that can help us maintain a more even keel and experience joy in the midst of our tech-driven lives. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork Resources: Pathways to Wellbeing | Blindsided by AI | Jumpstart Guides Susan Brooks-Young has 38 years of experience in PK-12 education as a teacher, school administrator and professional development provider. She has written many books, including Creating Content With Your Tablet; Making Technology Standards Work for You: A Guide for School Administrators, Third Edition; and A Better Approach to Mobile Devices: How Do We Maximize Resources, Promote Equity, and Support Instructional Goals?

The updated U.S. National Ed Tech plan highlights the digital divide regarding access, design, and use. We discuss the challenge of getting reluctant adopters to use technology equitably. We also touch on the need for more diversity in ed tech leadership and the importance of using tools like live captions to promote equity. We wrap with thoughts on bridging the digital use and design divide using the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards as a blueprint. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @VictoriaTheTech @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Victoria Thompson is an education industry executive at Microsoft, an instructional designer for EduSpark and an ISTE Ambassador. She began her journey teaching fifth and sixth grade math and science in Summerville, South Carolina. After completing her master's degree in curriculum and instruction, she moved to the Seattle area, where her career pivoted to focusing on STEM integration in schools; K–12 mathematics instruction with research on decolonizing mathematics curriculum for teachers and learners; creating inclusive math environments; and using technology to bridge equity gaps in education. She has presented at ISTELive, the ImpactEducation conference, the CUE conference and the DigCitSummit on topics such as creating inclusive math classrooms, culturally responsive STEM education and equity in educational technology. She was recently named one of the top 30 K–12 IT influencers by EdTech Magazine.

Our guests zero in on how to use teaching strategies we already know in new ways that yield better results. I see, I think, I wonder, and the six-word story are among the familiar strategies they leverage in effective new ways. They highlight the versatility of these strategies across different subjects and age groups. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @drjennparker @k_grunow @hickstro @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Jennifer Parker, Ed.D. is a Faculty Development Coordinator at the University of Florida. With over 30 years in education, she spent her last 15 years as an Instructional Technology/School Data Consultant for Macomb Intermediate School District. She is an adjunct faculty for Central Michigan University's Master of Arts in Learning, Design, & Technology, an ISTE Recognized Program. She has collaborated on hundreds of educational websites and online courses, most notably as co-creator of the 21things4 sites. She is recognized as a leader in connecting standards to best practices in educational technology and has led many state initiatives. Kate Grunow has been in education for over a decade as a K-12 digital media specialist and English teacher. She currently serves 130,000 students and over 10,000 teachers in metro Detroit. She is one of the co-creators of the 21 Things 4 project and a presenter at local, state, and national conferences on topics such as blended learning, free technology tools, learning management platforms, and digital-age teaching and learning. She is the Schoology implementation lead for Macomb ISD where she has trained over 3,000 teachers on Schoology basics and tech best practices during COVID-19. Learn more about Kate at kategrunow.com Dr. Troy Hicks is a professor of English and education at Central Michigan University, where he serves as Chair of the Department of Teacher and Special Education. He also directs the Chippewa River Writing Project, a site of the National Writing Project, and collaborates with K–12 colleagues to explore how they implement newer literacies in their classrooms. Dr. Hicks speaks regularly at conferences, workshops, and webinars and has authored dozens of resources, including books, articles, chapters, blog posts, and other media broadly related to the teaching of literacy in our digital age.

The ground beneath teaching social-emotional learning has shifted for multiple reasons, some understandable and others not. How can we recalibrate our thinking and approach to SEL to meet the emerging needs of school districts nationwide? Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Rdene915 @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Rachelle Dene Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She's a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She's a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

AI is ramping up the urgency for digital citizenship while these initiatives are struggling to get traction. Our guests walk through some steps they've taken to strengthen digital citizenship in large school systems and help other school administrators do the same. Follow on Twitter: @Digital_Empower @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @DrMonterosa @bamradionetwork @shellthief @hyphenatic #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Carrie Rogers-Whitehead (@Digital_Empower) is the founder of Digital Respons-Ability, which works with educators, parents and students to teach digital citizenship. Her company provides training to tens of thousands of students, parents, and educators across Utah and beyond. Carrie is also the author of several books, including Deepening Digital Citizenship (ISTE, 2022) with Vanessa Monterosa and Digital Citizenship: Teaching Strategies and Practice from the Field (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019). Vanessa Monterosa (@DrMonterosa) serves as a senior associate partner for NewSchools Venture Fund, a nonprofit committed to investing in bold, innovative ideas to transform education. Prior to joining the NewSchools team, Dr. Monterosa dedicated seven years to successfully shaping system-level digital citizenship efforts across Los Angeles Unified, the nation's second largest school district. She is co-author of Deepening Digital Citizenship (ISTE, 2022).

The rapidly emerging age of AI demands new thinking about the purpose and practice of digital citizenship. We're past the days when the focus was simply on students being safe and managing their digital footprint. Join us as we map the contours of a new, more flexible framework for guiding students in the age of AI. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @RCulatta @emilydavis4edu @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @hyphenatic @shellthief Get the Book: Digital for Good Richard E. Culatta is the CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Prior to holding this position, he was the chief innovation officer for the state of Rhode Island and the director of the Office of Educational Technology for the U.S. Department of Education. Richard is the author of the new book, Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World. Emily Davis served as a Special Assistant for teacher leadership to U.S. Secretaries of Education John King and Arne Duncan. In this capacity, she led national educator outreach efforts, teacher leadership initiatives, digital campaigns, as well as strategic partnerships with national education organizations. After serving in the Department, Emily joined the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) as Director of Educator Engagement, where she was responsible for strategic partnerships with government agencies, education organizations, and global partners.

Generative artificial intelligence is creating a complex new world that requires us to think differently about how critical thinking is taught and assessed. As we head back to school, join us as we begin a discussion on rethinking teaching critical thinking in the age of generative AI. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @drlangraad @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Nathan D. Lang-Raad, Ed.D., (@drlangraadis) is an international speaker, author and professional learning facilitator, and the vice president of strategy at Savvas Learning (formerly Pearson). Prior to joining Savvas, he was chief education officer at WeVideo. He has served as a teacher, principal, university adjunct professor, consultant and education strategist in the course of his career. He was the director of elementary curriculum and instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, and the education supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Lang-Raad is also the co-founder of Bammy Award-nominated #LeadUpChat, an educational leadership professional learning network (PLN) on Twitter. He has also served as the president-elect of the ISTE Education Leaders PLN. In addition to The Boundless Classroom, Lang-Raad is the author of several books, including The Teachers of Oz: Leading with Wisdom, Heart, Courage,and Spirit with Herbie Raad.

Our guest starts the school year by assigning every student a movie-making project. This practice engages all students quickly and has the added benefit of setting up a model for uncheatable assessments in the age of generative AI. In the episode, she explains how to align this practice with demands for standardized tests. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Packwoman208 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @hyphenatic @shellthief #ISTElive23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Jessica Pack: As a middle school teacher for 16 years and a California Teacher of the Year (2014), Jessica has continually worked to redefine what learning looks like in her classroom. An ISTE author, Jessica's book, Moviemaking in the Classroom, will be released in August 2021. She is an advocate for student choice and voice, as demonstrated by the original content her students regularly publish for a global audience. She also spent over a decade as a professional development instructor and Consulting Teacher for a digital storytelling non-profit organization called DIGICOM Learning, aimed at promoting moviemaking in southern California classrooms.

Join us to discuss designing compelling learning experiences, using digital technologies, and how generative AI can help make the process accessible to the busiest teachers. Follow on Twitter: @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @elkorda @hyphenatic @shellthief #ISTElive23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the book here. Angela Elkordy, Ph.D., is chair and assistant professor, learning sciences, and program director for learning technologies at National Louis University in the Chicago area. Her writing has appeared in numerous platforms and publications, including books such as Foundation of Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials and Gamify Literacy. Her research focuses on the learning sciences, design and technology, teacher learning and instructional design.

The always-on, always-available teaching lifestyle can be overwhelming and stressful. Education technology can add to the problem unless we set some clear boundaries. In this episode, we explore ways to use technology to maximize well-being. Follow: @realtechfored @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork  #ISTElive23  #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the book: Tech for Teacher Wellness Meredith Masar Boullion is an ISTE Certified Educator and a district technology facilitator with the Calcasieu Parish School Board in Louisiana, where she works with K-12 teachers to support the integration of technology in the most relevant and meaningful ways. In this role, Bouillon communicates with all district teachers through a weekly educational technology newsletter, website and professional development app. She designs learning experiences to meet the professional development needs of teachers, including face-to-face events, online courses and webinars. She holds a master's degree in instructional media from Wilkes University.

While some teachers have turned to plagiarism detectors to thwart students using ChatGPT to complete assignments on the down low, others are moving toward a more reliable solution — “uncheatable” assessments. Today we discuss the mindset and strategies we'll need to create them. Follow: @cinehead @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTElive23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the Book: Storytelling With Purpose | ISTE Webinar: Oct 3, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 (PT) Michael Hernandez is an award-winning educator and speaker who brings more than 20 years of classroom experience to addressing some of the most existential challenges in education today: artificial intelligence, steep declines in student engagement, and the need for authentic learning experiences. The solution: digital storytelling as a framework for learning. Rather than viewing storytelling as a nice-to-have reward for students after their “real work” has been completed, this book shows educators how to use story projects — from data visualizations to social media posts, to podcasts and video documentaries — as the scaffold upon which to position curricular skills and knowledge. The process helps students make interdisciplinary connections, activates higher-level thinking and critical analysis skills, and provides multimodal learning opportunities.

The Summer of AI series continues with a peak at how AI is taking the possibilities for student engagement to exciting new levels. Imagine teaching history or science and bringing historical figures back to life and into your classroom. Listen for a quick update on the ISTEverse, the Metaverse, and walk on the leading edge of what's coming soon to a classroom near you. Follow: @JaimeDonally @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTElive23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the Book: The Immersive Classroom Jaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into Instructional Technology. Her desire to build relationships have brought about opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. Her latest adventures include the launch of Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community. She works as an author and speaker to provide practical use of augmented and virtual reality with more resources at ARVRinEDU.com.

We kick off the Summer of AI Series with a search for the best ideas, thinking, and strategies to gear up for teaching in the age of generative AI. Our first guest is a past president of ISTE's board of directors who brings a deeply informed and energetic take on the questions we'll need to answer this summer to prepare for the next term. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @billbass @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTE23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the Book: Leading From the Library Bill Bass is an award-winning educator and former English teacher who now serves as Innovation Coordinator for Instructional Technology, Information, Library Media, and Federal Programs in the Parkway School District in St. Louis, MO. As an international speaker, writer, and professional developer, he focuses on systemic and sustainable integration of technology into classrooms at all grade levels. Bill has served as the ISTE Board of Directors president and was named one of NSBA's 20 to Watch EdTech Leaders. He is an ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Google for Education Certified trainer and has written numerous articles and book chapters. He has also authored three books: From Inspiration to Red Carpet (ISTE 2012), Digital Reading: What's Essential in grades 3-8 (NCTE 2015), and Leading from the Library (ISTE 2019). Bass was recognized during the Consortium for School Networking Conference on April 3 in Chicago, Ill. This is the 11th year of NSBA's “20 to Watch” program, created in 2006 to identify emerging leaders who would be helping to shape the national conversation about education technology for the next 20 years.

Are we ready to teach our students how to embrace the promise and avoid the perils of generative AI? This discussion explores how we can help students understand and use AI responsibly and creatively. We review practical strategies and real-life examples to help anyone interested in helping students navigate the exciting world of generative AI while making ethical choices. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jenniferlagarde @dhudgins @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Jennifer LaGarde is a lifelong teacher and learner with over 20 years in public education. Her educational passions include leveraging technology to help students develop authentic reading lives, meeting the unique needs of students living in poverty and helping learners (of all ages) discern fact from fiction in the information they consume. A huge fan of YA Literature, Jennifer currently lives, works, reads and drinks lots of coffee in Olympia, Washington. Follow her adventures at www.librarygirl.net or on Twitter @jenniferlagarde.

For decades, we've been writing about, discussing, and preparing for 21st-century teaching and learning. Now it looks like that moment is finally here, and the possibilities are more exciting than we imagined. We talked with an educator and researcher completing a study of how generative AI empowers teachers and students to do what was unachievable until now. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial  @mrhooker  @hcrompton @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork  @shellthief  @hyphenatic #AI #ChatGPT #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Dr. Helen Crompton is an Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, at Old Dominion University (ODU). She is the Director of the Virtual Reality Lab and the Technology Enhanced Learning Lab (TELL) at ODU. She draws from over 25 years in education and a Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Crompton is on Stanford's list of the top 2% of scientists in the world, and she has received numerous awards in the USA and her home country England for her work in technology integration, including the SCHEV award for the Outstanding Professor of Virginia. She is a consultant for various governments and bilateral and multilateral organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank on educational technology topics. She also consults for organizations, such as the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Dr. Crompton has published over 150 articles on technology integration including authoring publications for the United Nations, the World Bank, and ISTE.

The practice and methods of communication are evolving rapidly, challenging educators to find new ways to teach the skill. This discussion explores innovative ways to help kids become creative communicators. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @KristinCHarr @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @shellthief @hyphenatic #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Kristin Harrington is an edtech coach for Flagler County School District in Palm Coast, Florida. Harrington is a PLN Leader for the ISTE Learning Spaces Network and the 2020 ISTE Edtech Coaches PLN Award recipient. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St. Augustine and Edcamp Flagler, and she co-moderates #FLedChat on Twitter. As an adjunct professor, she's developed a deeper knowledge and appreciation for what it takes for students to succeed beyond high school and is passionate about sharing this information with others.

In this discussion, we explore the emerging link between AI and makerspaces and the need to nurture and teach the cross-discipline skills that bridge these instructional tools. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork @Haebig Caroline Haebig's expertise is centered on developing innovative coaching practices to support productivity, efficiency, and engagement. Caroline designs and leads professional learning and training nationwide. As a specialty, Caroline leverages digital learning technologies and platforms in her coaching and leadership work. Caroline started her career as a classroom educator before advancing to district-wide administrative and coaching positions expanding her work to an organizational level, expanding to developing non-education industry partnerships, focusing on computational and design thinking and maker learning. In her educational administrative roles, Caroline has successfully led teams working toward multi-grade, system-wide implementations of 1:1 devices, as well as productivity and collaboration platforms.

Few of us have time to keep up with new teaching practices and technologies. In this segment, we discuss how exploring AI with students during class can reduce stress, decrease our workload and open new possibilities for teaching and learning. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Rdene915 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Rachelle Dene Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She's a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She's a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

When education technology evolves quickly or takes a sudden leap, schools, school leaders, and educators can find it challenging to decide how to respond. Our guest explains why the best initial response is an inclusive conversation. Follow on Twitter: @Digital_Empower @ISTE @istebooks @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @shellthief @hyphenatic #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Carrie Rogers-Whitehead founded Digital Respons-Ability, which works with educators, parents and students to teach digital citizenship. Her company provides training to tens of thousands of students, parents, and educators across Utah and beyond. Carrie is also the author of several books, including Deepening Digital Citizenship (ISTE, 2022) with Vanessa Monterosa and Digital Citizenship: Teaching

Tutoring is one of the most effective strategies for accelerating learning in the wake of the pandemic. The In-Class Flip is a strategy that lets teachers restructure class time to give more one-on-one attention to each student. Follow on Twitter: @crbuitrago @martharamirezco @ISTE @istebooks @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @shellthief @hyphenatic Get the Book: In-Class Flip #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Martha A. Ramírez is an English instructor in the Department of Languages and Culture at Universidad de Los Andes. She has a bachelor's degree in foreign languages from the National Pedagogical University and a master's degree in education from the University of Los Andes. She's a master teacher for the Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI), and an expert in the Flipped Learning Level II course and the FLGI Differentiation Certification course. She served as a volunteer coordinator for Electronic Village Online (EVO; TESOL initiative) for four years, and has been a virtual moderator of the Flipped Learning EVO session since 2016. Ramirez has participated in several national and international flipped learning projects, including those at La Universidad de Los Andes, Universidad Externado, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Ecuador and University of Oregon. Currently, Ramirez is part of a research group on bilingualism and multilingualism in the Andes, studying growth mentality and applying flipped learning to her research projects. Carolina R. Buitrago has been an EFL teacher for over 20 years. She currently works as a professor and researcher at Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana–UNICA. Buitrago is a master teacher for the Flipped Learning Global Initiative, and was recently named to the FLGI 50, a list of the top 50 flipped learning leaders in higher education worldwide. She is also one of 49 international delegates who participated in the revision and evaluation of the Global Standards for Flipped Learning. Buitrago co-led the project “Flipping English learning, improving our 21st century Colombian learners' outcomes through technology and autonomy,” which won the BETT Education and Technology in Higher Education Award in 2015. She also led the planning team for FlipTech Latam 2019. Buitrago has served on the board of the Flipped Learning Network since 2021.

We're all discovering that the post-pandemic classroom requires greater flexibility to meet the broader spectrum of student needs. Our guests explain how the UDL framework can help us provide the flexibility to personalize instruction, reduce the need for IEPs and restore a love for learning. They assure us that most good teachers are already using elements of UDL and offer resources for assessing and building on what we are already doing right. Follow on Twitter: @Amele77 @ISTE @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @shellthief @hyphenatic @ISTEMLN Get the Book: Liven Up Your Library #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Kendra Grant (@KendraFGrant) has held many roles in education, including teacher, district special education coordinator, and assistive technology (AT) specialist for a large school district. She was also the owner of a professional learning company delivering large-scale technology implementation across North America. Grant recently moved into corporate training with the goal of creating a more inclusive workplace built upon Universal Design for Learning. Grant holds a master's of educational technology (MET) from the University of British Columbia and is a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP). Luis Pérez (@eyeonaxs) is a technical assistance specialist at CAST. He holds a doctorate in special education and a master's degree in instructional technology from the University of South Florida. He was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2009 and as a Google in Education Certified Educator in 2014. More recently, Pérez was recognized with an ISTE Making It Happen award. He is past president of ISTE's Inclusive Learning Network, which named him its 2016 Outstanding Inclusive Educator. In addition to Dive Into UDL (ISTE), Pérez is also the author of Learning on the Go (CAST Publishing).

We invest much time, energy, and resources in getting elementary students to read, but that effort often wanes as we approach middle school and high school. Join us as we zero in on the challenges of inspiring teens and tweens to continue to love reading and how school librarians can help. Follow on Twitter: @Amele77 @ISTE @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @shellthief @hyphenatic @ISTEMLN Get the Book: Liven Up Your Library #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Valerie Tagoe is a high school librarian in Texas. She's a winner of the S. Janice Kee Award from Texas Woman's University, and a past president of the Dallas Association of School Librarians. Valerie has 20 years of experience in education and libraries. She holds a bachelor's in French, with a minor in History, from the University of Oklahoma; a Master's of Bilingual Education from Southern Methodist University; and an MLS from Texas Woman's University. Valerie is also involved in the American Library Association and the Texas Library Association. I am excited to learn more about Data Science through the LEADING Fellowship and plan to apply what I learn to my work as a school librarian. I also plan to share Data Science concepts from the LEADING Fellowship with colleagues through professional development sessions, and with students via instruction in Advanced Placement program classes such as AP Seminar and AP Research. Julia E. Torres is a veteran language arts teacher and librarian in Denver Public schools. As a teacher/activist committed to education as a practice of freedom, her practice is grounded in the work of empowering students to use language arts to fuel resistance and positive social transformation. Julia was awarded the 2020 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Teacher of Excellence award and currently serves teachers as part of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE board of directors. Julia facilitates workshops and professional conversations about anti-bias/anti-racist education, social justice, and culturally sustaining pedagogies in language arts, as well as digital literacy and librarianship. Her work has been featured in several publications, including NCTE's Council Chronicle, NPR, Al Jazeera's The Stream, PBS Education, KQED's MindShift, New York Times Learning Network, the Chicago Tribune, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Education Update, Rethinking Schools, School Library Journal, and many more.

Many of us hope we can get back to normal this school year, but some educators are doubling down on blended learning even if the pandemic is "over." In this episode, our guest explains why many teachers are not going back to traditional teaching and how blended learning makes her a more confident and effective teacher. Follow on Twitter: @micheeaton @ISTE @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork  @shellthief  @hyphenatic @ISTEMLN  Get the Book: The Perfect Blend #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Michele Eaton is the director of virtual and blended learning for the MSD of Wayne Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. She focuses on staff and course development for Achieve Virtual Education Academy and the district's various blended initiatives and programs, from elementary to adult education. Eaton is a Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) and 2016 Next Generation Leader, 2018 EdWeek Leader to Learn From, president-elect of the ISTE Online Learning Network, conference chair for Indiana Connected Educators (an ISTE affiliate), member of the EdTech Heroes and moderator for the #INeLearn chat.

In this special extended episode of  Learning Unleashed, four  ISTE authors share their views of the road ahead and why they are hopeful about the future of teaching and learning.   ISTE recorded this one-hour panel discussion at ISTELive22 in New Orleans. Follow on Twitter: @ISTE @mrhooker @drlangraad @KendraFGrant @JenWilliamsEdu @LucyKirchh @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd   @shellthief  @hyphenatic @ISTEMLN #istelive @ISTEEdLeaders  Nathan D. Lang-Raad, Ed.D., is an international speaker, author and professional learning facilitator, and the vice president of strategy at Savvas Learning (formerly Pearson). Before joining Savvas, he was a chief education officer at WeVideo. He has served as a teacher, principal, university adjunct professor, consultant, and education strategist. Jennifer Williams is recognized as a transformational leader in education; Dr. Jennifer Williams has dedicated herself for nearly 25 years to the field of education through her roles as an education activist, professor, school administrator, literacy specialist, and classroom teacher. She speaks, writes, and consults on practices that develop global perspectives and social good through creative uses of technology. Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff, M.S.Ed., is a former history and science educator who serves as a professional development coordinator and digital learning specialist. Aguilar-Kirchhoff works with educators, administrators, and students to successfully integrate educational technology into the curriculum for lasting student learning outcomes. Her areas of expertise include digital citizenship, media literacy, blended learning, curriculum instruction and design, and edtech and innovation. Kendra Grant (@KendraFGrant) has held many educational roles, including teacher, district special education coordinator, and assistive technology (AT) specialist for a large school district. She was also the owner of a professional learning company delivering large-scale technology implementation across North America. Grant recently moved into corporate training to create a more inclusive workplace built upon Universal Design for Learning. Grant holds a master's of educational technology (MET) from the University of British Columbia and is a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP).

This flashback episode is about four educators,  a road trip, and a scavenger hunt to spotlight the need and value of developing inclusive learning experiences to reach all students. **Get the book Follow on Twitter: @ISTE @mrhooker @possbeth @KarenJan @mmatp @attipscast @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd   @shellthief  @hyphenatic @ISTEMLN #istelive @ISTEEdLeaders  #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts “The A.T.TIPSCAST,” a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the “Talking With Tech” podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. Bugaj is the creator of ATEval2Go, an iPad app that helps education professionals perform technology assessments for students. He co-produces and co-authors the “Night Light Stories” podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co-written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and The New Assistive Tech. Karen Janowski is an assistive and educational technology consultant, and an adjunct professor at Simmons College in Boston. She presents both locally and nationally about the importance of using ubiquitous technologies that remove the obstacles to learning for all students, and is a passionate advocate for UDL. She's an EdCampBoston and EdCampAccess organizer, co-moderates #ATchat on Twitter and has blogged at teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com since 2005. Janowski is the president and owner of EdTech Solutions Inc. in Massachusetts, which provides assistive technology (AT) and augmented or alternative communication (AAC) professional development, coaching, consultations and assessments throughout the Greater Boston area. Mike Marotta is a Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (RESNA) Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center at Disability Rights New Jersey. He's also adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he teaches master's courses in assistive technology and UDL. Marotta serves on the Center for Accessible Educational Materials (CAST) and Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) advisory boards. He's the founder of EdcampAccess NJ, an unconference focused on teacher-led professional development opportunities on inclusion, special education and assistive technology. Marotta co-moderates the weekly #ATchat Twitter chat that brings together an international group of practitioners to discuss issues related to the delivery of effective assistive technology services. He's a nationally and internationally recognized presenter, and in 2017 he was named the ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Beth Poss is a school-based administrator in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland. She's worked as an assistant principal, coordinator of preschool special education programs, member of the MCPS assistive technology team and an instructional specialist for UDL. She presents nationally and internationally on best practices in teaching and learning with technology. She also serves as adjunct faculty for Johns Hopkins University's Graduate School of Education. Poss is passionate about sharing the importance of designing inclusive learning environments, effective technology use in early childhood settings and culturally responsive teaching.

As we prepare to open the doors and turn on the lights in our classrooms, we check in with Liz Kolb for an update on the education technology landscape and to remind us to keep learning first and use technology purposefully. Follow on Twitter: @ISTE @mrhooker @lkolb @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @shellthief @hyphenatic @ISTEMLN #istelive @ISTEEdLeaders #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Liz Kolb is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan. She is the author of several books, including Cell Phones in the Classroom and Help Your Child Learn with Cell Phones and Web 2.0. Kolb has been a featured and keynote speaker at conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is the creator of the Triple E Framework for effective teaching with digital technologies, and she blogs at cellphonesinlearning.com.

An inspiring and practical conversation about finding more time for joy by decluttering your thoughts, setting hard boundaries around your "school time," and making space in your day to capture the moments that matter most to you. Follow on Twitter:  @iste    @mrhooker  @MrsCarterHLA@ ISTEMLN @ISTEEdLeaders  @bamradionetwork Nichole Carter was middle school classroom teacher for 12 years, teaching both honors and regular ELA. She used the flipped classroom model for four years in a row, in a blended learning environment in a 1:1 iPad school. Author or Sketchnoting in the Classroom, published in June 2019 available on Amazon now. No stranger to technology integration, she is now a K-12 Literacy and Digital Curriculum TOSA for the Beaverton School District, a national public speaker, and author.

We are beginning to get a glimpse of what happens when history and civics are relegated to a place behind reading, math, and science in our core curriculum. Our guests explain why effective history and civics instruction is more important now than ever before and how technology can bring history to life and connect today's students to our common humanity. Follow on Twitter: @iste @mrhooker @shellthief @ISTEMLN #istelive @ISTEEdLeaders @bamradionetwork @HistoryFrog @LucyKirchh Karalee Wong Nakatsuka (@HistoryFrog), M.A. Ed., is a veteran middle school U.S. history teacher. Also a Gilder Lehrman Master Teacher, she was recognized in 2019 as the Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year for California and was a top 10 finalist for the national award. She serves on the American250 History Education Advisory Council, the Gilder Lehrman Teacher Advisory Council and the Monticello Teacher Advisory Group. She's a member of the California Council for the Social Studies (CCSS), the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), the iCivics Education Network and the National Council for History Education (NCHE). Nakatsuka was featured in an article in Time Magazine's September 2021 issue titled “From Teachers to Custodians, Meet the Educators Who Saved a Pandemic School Year.” She's passionate about using technology to engage and excite students; sharing the stories and the places where history took place; building community in her classroom; and preparing students to develop as empathetic, informed, engaged and active critical thinkers and citizens who care and make a difference in the world. Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff (@LucyKirchh), M.S.Ed., is a former history and science educator who now serves as a professional development coordinator and digital learning specialist. Aguilar-Kirchhoff works with educators, administrators and students to successfully integrate educational technology into curriculum for lasting student learning outcomes. Her areas of expertise include digital citizenship, media literacy, blended learning, curriculum instruction and design, and edtech and innovation. She was recognized as the 2018 National History Day California Teacher of the Year, was a top six finalist for the National History Day Teacher of the Year, and was the Inland Area CUE (IACUE) Administrator of the Year in 2022. She's a Google Certified Trainer, Leading Edge Certified Online Blended Teacher and a member of the iCivics Education Network. Aguilar-Kirchhoff served on the ISTE Digital Citizenship PLN Leadership team and is currently an ISTE Community Leader.

Few of us expected this school year to bring more surprises than we faced last year, but it did. In this episode, we begin the process of unpacking what we learned about school life this year and what we absolutely need to do differently if we're going to stay in the classroom. Follow on Twitter: @fanny_passeport @iste @mrhooker @shellthief @ISTEMLN @ISTEEdLeaders @bamradionetwork Caitlin McLemore is the Middle and Upper School Librarian – Technology Specialist at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg, FL. Previously, she worked as the Academic Technology Specialist at Harpeth Hall and Technology Integration Specialist at Currey Ingram Academy. She has an Ed.D. from Johns Hopkins University with a specialization in Technology Integration in K-16 Education. She also has a B.A. and M.Ed. from the University of Florida. Caitlin is a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Teacher, and Common Sense Educator. Caitlin was named an ISTE Emerging Leader in 2017 and the ISTE Outstanding Young Educator in 2018. She is also the co-author of Stretch Yourself: A Personalized Journey to Deepen Your Teaching Practice. Fanny Passeport is the Director of Learning and Curriculum at the Anglo-American School of Sofia, Bulgaria. She is an international educator who previously worked as a French Foreign Language Teacher and Technology Integrator / Digital Literacy Coach in India. Fanny started her international experience as an International Baccalaureate French Language Acquisition teacher in Middle and High School and later taught in the Elementary School. She received the Emerging Leader and the Young Outstanding Educator Awards from the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE). After this experience, she and her global collaborator: Caitlin McLemore, wrote the book Stretch Yourself: A Personalized Journey to Deepen Your Teaching Practice, published by ISTE in 2019.

We know that we routinely teach the way we were taught. In this episode, we look at a new way preservice teachers are introduced to teaching with technology, the successes, the barriers, and the curious view ahead for the profession. Follow on Twitter: @FoulgerTeresa @ISTE @mrhooker @jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork @shellthief @cmurcray #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Teresa S. Foulger is a chapter author and co-editor of Championing Technology Infusion in Teacher Preparation: A Framework for Supporting Future Educators and is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Program Coordinator for Educational Studies (BAE) in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University (ASU). She has expertise in leading educational transformation and works to advance the use of technology for all learners. Her scholarship is use-inspired and she has published about the innovative use of technology in education, the technology infusion movement in teacher preparation, innovative professional development models, and strategies for organizational change. Teresa supports and researches the adoption of technology infusion at ASU, which has resulted in a sequence of peer-reviewed journal articles that document the long-term change project. This scholarship has received numerous research awards including the Outstanding Research Article Award (2014 and 2019) from the Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education; Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology (2017, with colleagues) from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education's (AACTE) Committee on Innovation and Technology; and the Best Research Paper Award (2014) from the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Technology as a Change Agent in Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group. Teresa led and co-authored international research that resulted in defining the Teacher Educator Technology Competencies (TETCs), which serve to guide the professional development of teacher educators who teach in a technology-infused preparation program. This work was awarded the Edward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education from AACTE (2021, with colleagues). Teresa served as President of the ISTE Teacher Education Network from 2011–2015 and received the Making IT Happen award from ISTE in 2019. She served as the Co-Chair of the TPACK SIG of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) and is an Associate Editor for the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. You can learn more about her at https://www.teresafoulger.com/ Dr. Kevin J. Graziano, contributor and co-editor of Championing Technology Infusion in Teacher Preparation: A Framework for Supporting Future Educators, is a Professor of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Nevada State College. He teaches educational technology courses to preservice and inservice teachers and conducts research on teachers' technology integration in the classroom. Kevin is the recipient of the 2012 Nevada System of Higher Education, Board of Regents' Teaching Award. In 2012, Kevin also received a Fulbright Specialist grant from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He provided training on educational technology to preservice teachers at Sakhnin College in Sakhnin, Israel. In the same year, Kevin completed two international fellowships to the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia and the Marino Institute of Education in Dublin, Ireland where he trained teacher educators and preservice teachers on photovoice and technology. During his sabbatical in 2015, Kevin worked with teachers at a newcomer high school to flip the math classroom. He has co-authored international research that led to the development of the Teacher Educator Technology Competencies (TETCs).

Many of us think that we're not creative or that creativity is a talent you're either born with or not. Our guest explains how all of us can be more creative at a time when creativity is needed more than ever to get over the myriad barriers and limitations we face in our classrooms, schools, and life. Follow on Twitter: @ISTE @mrhooker @timneedles  @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork  #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Tim Needles is an artist, educator, performer, and author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum. He is a TEDx Talk speaker, a technology integration specialist, and teaches art and media at Smithtown School District and Five Towns College. His work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah Museum of Art, and Cape Cod Museum of Art. He's the recipient of ISTE's Technology in Action Award and Creativity Award, NAEA's Eastern Region Art Educator Award & ArtEdTech Outstanding Teaching Award, and The Rauschenberg Power of Art Award. He's also a National Geographic Certified Teacher, PBS Digital Innovator, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, an ISTE Community leader, NAEA ArtEdTech interest Group chair, and an Adobe Creative Educator.  He's active on social media at @timneedles.