Tech Up Check Up

The tech-savvy Girl Tech Innov8rs are putting a bow on the 2023-2024 school year with some last-minute pizzazz before the bell rings for Summer Break. Get ready for a sneak peek into exciting summer learning opportunities, tips on becoming an MIE Expert, and the hottest updates in Nearpod. Tune in for awesome ways to wrap up the year with Memory Wheels, Word Summaries, and virtual reality adventures!

This month, join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they dive into updates about Summer professional learning opportunities, Microsoft Innovator Educator Programs, and the latest information on becoming an MIE Expert. They also discuss the Edtech Assemble Virtual Technology Conference, new features in Canva, and provide examples of the best ways for teachers to use it in the classroom. Great discussions happen around creating lessons that are inclusive by design for all learners using the Microsoft Accessibility pathways in Learn. 

Stride into spring with the Girl Tech Innov8rs in this episode brimming with edtech revelations that will leave you feeling lucky! Discover the latest enhancements in Microsoft Forms, Reading Progress, and Stream. We also delve into the forthcoming Spring Edtech conference, guiding you on how to locate session registrations to tailor your morning schedule. Plus, we have details on the Florida Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Call. Don't miss out!

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they recap FETC in Orlando, FL, and the Microsoft Innovator Expert meet-up. Be the first to hear information on the upcoming virtual technology conference offered in St. Lucie Public Schools, including session topics, presenters, and how you can build your own agenda for the event. The Girl Tech Innov8rs released a new #Ticket2Try on Microsoft Loop sharing different ideas of how it can be used in collaboration with your team.

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they kick off the new year discussing professional learning opportunities focusing on Reading Progress and Reading Coach. The Girl Tech Innov8rs share about their upcoming virtual tech conference and information on how to apply to present. Learn about which sessions they will be presenting at FETC along with the St. Lucie Team and dive deeper with learning pathways on Microsoft Learn. 

The Girl Tech Innov8rs can't end 2023 without reflecting on their top three favorite edtech platforms and the updates they gifted this year. From Nearpod to Canva, they each cover their favorite features and releases. Reading Progress and Coach is a hot topic during this episode with new features and demonstrations. Also, more information is shared about exciting session announcements at #FETC this January. 

This month the Girl Tech Inno8rs are talking all about educational technology that they are thankful for! Learn about upcoming professional learning conferences including Microsoft Education Exchange, and FETC in Orlando, FL. Microsoft Forms has some exciting new updates to help engage all learners and the Tech Team is sharing all about Clear touch panels and usage in our District. St. Lucie Public Schools is taking Microsoft Bookings and Shared Calendars to a new level with school-wide bookings and parent conferences. 

Spooky season may be upon us but these edtech updates are nothing to fear! This episode is all about new and exciting additions to not only edtech applications but also to the Girl Tech Innov8rs and their podcast. Laurie and Julia will share the latest and greatest of the new Microsoft Edge,  time-saving and professional graphics with Canva, and student feedback using Nearpod. 

Our Microsoft Education community is growing and we couldn't be more excited! Join us this month as we congratulate the newest MIE Experts and those returning for another year! Catch up on the edtech professional learning that took place over the past couple of weeks including, Nearpod, Curriculum EdTech apps, and Microsoft OneDrive. Also, there are important changes in Stream that you won't want to miss. 

In the Back to School episode, the GirlTech Innov8rs discuss how they shared their EdTech love with educators this summer.  They discuss a multitude of applications they trained teachers on, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert nominations and resources in the Instructional Technology Team for the 2023/24 school year! 

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they discuss the latest technology events in the district and how five teachers received their Microsoft Trainer certification in a unique and never-been-done-before way. Clear Touch interactive display panels are a hot topic and we have certifications to share. Laurie talks all about Canva Create and the top 10 new features to help you create your designs.  

In this episode, Julia shares all about the #LIT -Leaders of Innovative Technology cohorts and how to become an MIE. Laurie informs us of a new opportunity from our Nearpod partners called Demo Slam and how educators can share and learn from one another and receive swag and prizes! Stay up to date on the latest Swivl branding changes and the hottest new updates in Canva. 

The Girl Tech Innov8rs are back in action and really sharing the love this month with tons of edtech updates. In this episode,  Laurie shares with us the hottest topics around  FETC and beginning-of-the-year tech conferences that you won't want to miss.  Also, learn about the newly released AI app that has everyone talking and hear what updates Julia has to share!  Details surrounding the upcoming summer summit and professional learning offers are released. 

This month's episode is sure to provide helpful tricks on how to save time using Canva and sweet insight on updates in Outlook email.  Join the Girl Tech Innovators as we re-mix what reading comprehension learning can be with the help of Ed Tech applications such as Flocabulary Mixes! Don't get spooked by learning about edtech...we will share session updates on the upcoming Tech Connect 22 conference!  

This month's episode dives deep into new updates and feature changes in Microsoft Forms, Flocabulary, Nearpod, and Outlook email. Join the Girl Tech Innov8ors as they share the spotlight on the newest and returning MIE Experts, Tech Connect 22, and how to register for the sessions you won't want to miss.  

The Girl Tech Innov8rs are back in action! Dive right in with Laurie and Julia as they talk about the start of the school year with our edtech platforms. This episode covers all the newest Nearpod updates and features for teachers including the new teacher dashboard. They also cover the essential beginning of the year tips for Canvas including rostering, student enrollment, curriculum materials, and more. Also, you won't want to miss the opportunity to become a leader of innovative technology by joining LITslps this year! 

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they share the latest updates with Microsoft Teams assignments and what new content apps can be added to your lessons! Don't miss the awesome new enhancements in Nearpod including the collaboration board, Time to Climb, and student views. Last but not least be the first to hear about the new upcoming PD offerings for St. Lucie educators! 

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they share the newest and hottest edtech features in Microsoft Teams Reading Progress and Immersive Reader. You will want to give the new Reflect Check-in feature a try in OneNote Class Notebook after hearing about how easy it is to use. They don't leave out their Canvas fans in this episode either! Laurie and Julia talk about the newly created reference guides for all things Canvas and how to keep Swivl robots active in your district even when hybrid learning may be a thing of the past!

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they talk all about their love around new edtech products such as Canva and Penda Learning. The excitement around the new district integration with Canva and what it can offer all roles is something you will want to hear. Catch up on the Technology Infusion Conference recap and the highlight of the keynote and special guest sessions. 

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs this month as they go over all the different ways you can connect with them, explore the new features of Reading Progress in Microsoft Teams, and choose your sessions for the upcoming technology infusion conference. Their excitement around edtech will have you wanting more and they want to hear all about what edtech strategies you are using in the classroom. 

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Tech Up Check Up podcast. The official name and theme are released here first for the upcoming technology conference and learn how you can score a free educator account in Canva. Celebrate your proudest moment of 2021 with the Girl Tech Innov8rs. 

The Girl Tech Innov8rs share all about the DIY Conference, the St. Lucie Dell Innovator Program, and enhanced technologies for presentations. Learn about how teachers can increase engagement and interaction with advanced PowerPoint features and provide student choice with a variety of edtech apps. Girl Tech Innov8rs share helpful tips with Reading Progress implementation. Don't miss the reveal of the FlipGrid challenge winner! 

Listen this month as the Girl Tech Innovators share about the upcoming DIY Edtech Conference and the newest features released in Microsoft Whiteboard. There is even a Flipgrid challenge you can complete for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card. The Flipgrid challenge will end on November 8th! Don't miss your chance.  **Flipgrid password is mentioned at the end of the podcast. 

Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they welcome new Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts into the growing community. They will share exciting new features in Microsoft Teams, talk through their experience with enhanced meeting features and provide details on an upcoming EdTech Conference this fall.  You'll definitely "fall" into great edtech with this podcast session!

The Girl Tech Innov8rs are back and on fire this episode with brand new updates for you to start off the school year. Laurie and Julia share about new rollouts in Microsoft Teams, QR Codes and how you can easily create your own and also the exclusive offer on how to join LIT - Leaders of Innovative technology. Microsoft Educators, Trainers, and Experts developed right here in St. Lucie Public Schools! 

Join GirlTechInnov8rs for the latest episode as they recap the successful DIY EdTech Conference and hear about upcoming Summer PD opportunities for all. They will discuss EdTech tips to help prepare for the end of the school year.  Learn the best way to get Canvas and Teams ready to close out the year. They will share the new features in Microsoft Edge Chromium browser which will help educators with organization and navigation.  It's time to sit back, relax, listen and smell the May flowers!

Join us as we talk all about Microsoft Teams with the newest updates coming your way. We share insights on the new meeting recap feature as well as updates to live captions and mobile meetings.  You won't want to miss out on the latest information regarding the DIY- Digital Inspiration by You edtech conference coming to SLPS. Amazing prizes will be given away during every session. 

Join us as we share the latest teacher requested Nearpod updates, Microsoft Forms fabulous features and how to access Office 365 while on the go! We also release brand new information about the DIY EdTech Conference happening in April. You will feel like you found a pot of gold with these edtech updates.

Join the  GirlTechInnov8rs as they share the EdTech love this month to all listeners! They talk Teams feature updates, Accessibility when designing lessons, and release information on an exciting upcoming tech event! You won't want to miss out!

Join Girl Tech Innov8rs as we kick off a new year with new updates around making the most of your Nearpod account, accessing Canvas Student View, and Teams Tips and Tricks to keep you organized in 2021. Also, a special spotlight for the January Tech Innovator of the Month. Looking forward to leaping into 2021 with our listeners.

Join Girl Tech Innov8rs as we wrap up 2020 with Instructional Technology updates around the Student OneNote Notebook, Canvas Rich Content Editor and Teams Breakout Rooms.

The Girl Tech Innov8rs introduce themselves and give a quick description of the new podcast channel and what you can expect.