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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Ericka Sanchez In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Christopher Robbins interviews Ericka Sanchez, a Mexican-born recipe developer, food stylist, and creator of the award-winning blog Nibbles and Feasts. Ericka shares her journey from documenting family recipes to becoming a successful cookbook author with four published books. She discusses the deep influence of her grandmother and mother on her passion for Mexican cuisine, the importance of breakfast in Hispanic culture, and meaningful traditions like Día de los Muertos. The conversation explores how food serves as a bridge to cultural heritage and family connection, while Ericka offers practical advice for those wanting to explore Mexican cooking and incorporate its flavors into their own kitchens. Episode Highlights 00:00:10: Christopher Robbins introduces the podcast and welcomes listeners to explore family, love, and relationships. 00:00:10: Introduction of guest Ericka Sanchez, Mexican-born recipe developer, food stylist, and food photographer. 00:00:10: Background on Ericka's immigration from Torreon, Mexico to El Paso, Texas at age eight. 00:00:10: Discussion of Ericka's bicultural life and cooking memories with her grandmother and mother. 00:00:10: Overview of Nibbles and Feasts blog started in 2010 to catalog family recipes. 00:01:18: Mention of Ericka's four cookbooks including Aguas Frescas & Paletas, ¡Buen Provecho!, ¡Buenos Días!, and Spicy Sauces and Moles. 00:01:18: Recognition of Ericka's features in publications like Oprah Daily, Parents, and Eating Well. 00:01:18: Discussion of Ericka's cooking series on Recipe TV Network. 00:01:18: Background on Ericka's 20-year career in marketing and social media. 00:01:18: Christopher shares his personal experience living among Hispanic communities in the 1980s. 00:02:52: Ericka expresses happiness about finally talking with Christopher. 00:02:56: Discussion begins about the origin of the blog name "Nibbles and Feasts." 00:03:08: Ericka explains the blog started during the mommy blogger era as an outlet after her son was born. 00:03:08: The name originally covered all types of recipes before focusing on Latin-inspired cuisine. 00:04:00: Ericka describes wanting to create a recipe catalog for her son to access as he grew up. 00:04:02: Discussion of how the blog evolved from personal project to successful business. 00:04:25: Christopher asks about specific memories that sparked Ericka's passion for cooking. 00:04:45: Ericka shares memories of visiting her grandmother's bodega-style store in Mexico during summers. 00:04:45: Description of helping grandmother prepare and sell food, particularly breaded fish. 00:05:33: Discussion of Hispanic traditions important to Ericka's family beyond cooking. 00:05:50: Ericka explains the importance of Día de los Muertos celebration with altars, flowers, and food. 00:06:27: Christopher shares his observation of brightly decorated Hispanic cemeteries in Central California. 00:07:15: Ericka describes her dream dinner party menu featuring traditional mole with rice and beans. 00:07:15: Guest list includes her grandmother, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Frida Kahlo. 00:08:17: Discussion of essential pantry staples in Ericka's kitchen. 00:08:29: Ericka identifies dried chilies as indispensable for adding flavor to dishes. 00:08:58: Discussion of cilantro as both pantry staple and experimental ingredient in sauces and broths. 00:09:26: Brief tangent about people who experience cilantro tasting like soap. 00:09:37: Christopher asks for advice on learning about Mexican cuisine and culture. 00:09:55: Ericka recommends starting with familiar ingredients and asking questions at stores. 00:09:55: Suggestion to compare Mexican cheeses like cotija to familiar options like feta. 00:10:54: Christopher shares his favorite Mexican-inspired breakfast with eggs, avocado, and pico de gallo. 00:11:34: Ericka explains why breakfast is significant in Hispanic culture as family gathering time. 00:11:34: Discussion of breakfast as opportunity for conversation and connection regardless of busy schedules. 00:12:26: Introduction to Ericka's existing cookbooks including Buenos Días and Spicy Salsas 00:12:49: Ericka reveals upcoming taco-focused cookbook currently in progress. 00:12:49: Discussion of future book on Mexican cooking essentials aimed at college students and those reconnecting with roots. 00:13:39: Christopher refers to future project as "Mastering the Art of Mexican Cooking." 00:13:59: Ericka shares where to find her online at nibblesandfeasts.com and social media 00:14:17: Christopher concludes with thanks and encouragement to subscribe and leave reviews. Key Takeaways Food serves as a powerful connection to cultural heritage and family traditions, preserving memories across generations. Starting with familiar ingredients and asking questions is the best approach when exploring a new cuisine like Mexican cooking. Breakfast holds special significance in Hispanic culture as a time for family connection and conversation, not just sustenance. Essential Mexican pantry staples like dried chilies and cilantro can transform everyday cooking with authentic flavors. Cultural traditions like Día de los Muertos help families maintain connections to their roots and honor those who came before. Passion projects that start as personal endeavors can evolve into meaningful careers when they authentically reflect one's heritage. Comparing unfamiliar ingredients to similar familiar ones (like cotija cheese to feta) helps overcome intimidation in trying new cuisines. Quotable Moments "It was just more of just having a recipe catalog for my family" - Ericka on the original purpose of Nibbles and Feasts. "Every time I see breaded fish, I'd always think of her" - Ericka remembering her grandmother's specialty dish. "Hispanic heritage, one in my house, there's, it's an everyday thing" - Ericka on celebrating culture daily. "I feel bad for those people" - Ericka responding to those who taste cilantro as soap "We always eat breakfast, even if it's a Wednesday morning. We sit and we eat breakfast" - Ericka on the importance of breakfast in Hispanic culture. "It's just a way of bringing everybody together and talking about our day" - Ericka on breakfast as family connection time. "You have to experiment and find out how it's used" - Ericka's advice for exploring Mexican ingredients.
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En este episodio conversé con Melanie Santiler, una de las jóvenes promesas del pop en Cuba. Nacida en La Habana, Melanie ha sido reconocida por Rolling Stone como parte de una nueva generación de artistas que están poniendo en alto a Puerto Rico y el Caribe. En 2024, colaboró en el álbum Regreso a Gondwana de Andrés Levin y lanzó FINA, el primer sencillo de su próximo EP Mami Fina.Hablamos sobre los desafíos de hacer música en Cuba, donde el acceso a plataformas de streaming es limitado, y cómo esto impacta la forma en que la gente descubre nueva música. Melanie nos cuenta sobre su deseo de hacer crítica social a través de sus canciones, algo que no siempre es fácil en su país. Además, reflexiona sobre la falta de referentes femeninos en el género urbano cubano y su determinación de abrir camino como estrella pop. También profundizamos en Buen Provecho, su tema más controversial hasta ahora, y el impacto que ha tenido entre sus fans.https://www.instagram.com/musicamdemujer/https://www.instagram.com/melaniesantiler/https://www.instagram.com/vanemenag/
This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. What does it take to go from passionate educator to sought-after speaker? At TCEA 2025, I sat down with three incredible presenters to talk about their journey to success, the hustle behind the scenes, and how passion fuels everything we do. Along the way, our paths crossed, and now, we're officially “The Tech Thrillas”—a powerhouse team with more to come! Tune in for an inspiring conversation about growth, grit, and making an impact in the world of edtech. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Jorge Valenzuela Jorge Valenzuela is a respected performance and education coach, author, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. His mission is to empower educators to lead confidently and teach with greater effectiveness. Specializing in instructional innovation and action research, Jorge provides expert training in team building, core instruction, project-based learning (PBL), STEM pathways, entrepreneurship, and life skills integration. Partnering with Corwin, he helps schools systematically enhance instructional practices and adopt innovative teaching strategies, including PBL. He is a published researcher and author who also hosts the Lifelong Learning Defined podcast, sharing insights and strategies to inspire and support educators. Connect With Jorge Valenzuela Life Long Learning Defined Website: https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/ Jorge On X: https://x.com/JorgeDoesPBL?lang=en Jorge On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorgedoespbl/ Jorge On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifelongLearningDefined/ Life Long Learning Defined On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifelong-learning-defined-podcast-for-self-improvement/id1647222488 About Jean Darnell Jean is the Library Director for the School District of Philadelphia, an AI expert, phenomenal storyteller, the best awakened librarian the world has to offer and the curator of the instructional website: https://awakenlibrarian.com. She's a born and raised Texan educator with almost 25 years experience. Giving voice to the voiceless, Jean is a natural born advocate. Her heroes are Barbara Jordan, Nina Simone, Eartha Kitt, authors Tomi Adeyemi and Angie Thomas. One of her first love is music, as she's a classically trained cellist. Connect With Jean Darnell Jean's Website: https://awakenlibrarian.com Jean On X: https://x.com/awakenlibrarian Jean On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awaken.librarian/ Jean On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eboni.darnell/ Jean On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/awakenlibrarian.bsky.social About Andre Daughty Andre Daughty is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker known for his expertise in transforming education and inspiring positive change. With over two decades of experience, he has made a significant impact on tens of thousands of educators and students and well over 400 schools as an educator, facilitator, speaker, and workshop presenter. He is recognized for his ability to captivate audiences with his dynamic speaking style and thought-provoking insights. Connect With Andre Daughty Andre's Website: https://www.andredaughty.org/ Andre On X: https://twitter.com/andredaughty Andre On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andredaughty/ Andre On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-daughty-8878b297 Andre On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreDaughty/featured Andre On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andre.daughty
This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. Ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day to plan lessons, grade assignments, and still have time to breathe? In today's episode, I chat with Suvi Gluskin, Head of Marketing and Community for Brisk Teaching. We dive into Brisk Teaching—the AI-powered Chrome extension that's here to change the game for educators. Suvi shares how Brisk streamlines your teaching tasks, make differentiation a breeze, and frees up your time for what truly matters: connecting with students. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Suvi Gluskin Suvi Gluskin is the Head of Marketing at Brisk Teaching, the most popular AI-powered Chrome Extension for educators, helping over 1 million teachers save 10-20 hours per week. Brisk seamlessly integrates with educators' existing tools to support differentiation, content creation, feedback, and writing authentication. Prior to Brisk, Suvi spent seven years leading Community at Seesaw Learning and previously worked at PBS KIDS. She holds degrees in Music and Child Development from Carnegie Mellon University. Connect With Suvi and Brisk Teaching Suvi On X: https://x.com/suviatbrisk Brisk Teaching Website: https://www.briskteaching.com Brisk Teaching Chrome Webstore: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/brisk-teaching-–-ai-assis/pcblbflgdkdfdjpjifeppkljdnaekohj?hl=en&pli=1 Brisk Teaching On X: https://www.x.com/briskteaching Brisk Teaching On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briskteaching Brisk Teaching On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/briskteaching.bsky.social Brisk Teaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brisk-teaching/ Brisk Teaching On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briskteaching/ Brisk Teaching Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/briskeducators/
*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! What's the secret to a thriving classroom? In this episode, we explore the power of building strong relationships with students before diving into content. Join me and Jess Boyce, yes…Jess from Flip (RIP, Flip) as we discuss why connections matter, how they impact learning, and practical ways to foster meaningful relationships in your classroom. From simple daily practices to transformative mindset shifts, this episode is packed with ideas to help you create a more connected and engaged learning environment. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Connect With Jess Boyce Jess On X: https://x.com/jessxbo Jess On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jessxbo.bsky.social Jess On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessxbo/
In this episode, I dive into my three favorite AI tools from MagicSchool AI that can revolutionize your teaching practice. Learn how to streamline lesson planning with the Standards Unpacker, enhance student learning and clarity with the Rubric Generator, and boost your productivity with the Email Responder. Discover how these tools can save you time, improve student outcomes, and reduce stress. There's no food in this episode just food for thought. If you disagree with these three, let me know what your three favorite MagicSchool AI tools are. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Learn More About GaETC 2024 https://edtechbites.com/2024/11/03/ready-to-revolutionize-education-at-gaetc-2024/ Join The X Factor EDU Virtual 5k Turkey Trot xfactor.link/trot
This episode is brought to you by Snorkl. As educators, we want students to express and explain their thinking. We want to hear their thoughts on a science question, a story, or a math problem. But listening to each student one-on-one is nearly impossible. Snorkl lets students record their thinking with a virtual whiteboard and uses AI for immediate, personalized feedback. This works for any question at any grade level. Teachers get an immediate summary of student progress. Check out Snorkl.app for an incredible deal for schools to pilot it this year. In this episode, I chat with conference planners, presenters, and participants of the TCEA Area 20 EdTech Conference that took place on Saturday October 5th, 2024 at the Northside Activity Center in San Antonio, Texas. This was the inaugural conference and one that pulled in sponsors including MagicSchool AI, MergeEDU, Canva, Diffit, Adobe, Seesaw, Swivl, Screencastify, Curipod, Padlet, and Purple Up USA. There were sessions that covered a wide variety of content areas, ability levels, and strategies. I had the pleasure of being on the planning committee, being a presenter, and being the Keynote Speaker at this event. I ask fellow planners, presenters, and conference attendees the same question: “How would you sum up this conference in one sentence?” And that is what I did on location. This episode is a collection of these responses stitched together. So if you are interested in planning a conference, take a listen to the responses. If you're going to be attending a conference soon, take a listen to prep yourself. If you have attended a conference in the past, ask yourself if you've answered like these individuals have while attending one. Make sure you share this episode with a friends and colleagues and as always, Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Connect With TCEA TCEA Website: https://tcea.org/
This episode is brought to you by Snorkl. As educators, we want students to express and explain their thinking. We want to hear their thoughts on a science question, a story, or a math problem. But listening to each student one-on-one is nearly impossible. Snorkl lets students record their thinking with a virtual whiteboard and uses AI for immediate, personalized feedback. This works for any question at any grade level. Teachers get an immediate summary of student progress. Check out Snorkl.app for an incredible deal for schools to pilot it this year. In this episode, I catch up with my good friend, Todd Bloomer. Todd is a principal at a high school in San Antonio and as of August 9th, 2024… A published author. We discuss his new book The Blueprint: Survive and Thrive as a School Administrator. He tells us his inspiration for the book and how it came to be. This school year, he has made his campus a “No-Phone Zone” so I pick his brain as to why he chose to do this, how they are enforcing this new policy, and what the results have shown. This episode was recorded at Texas Sugar Daddies in San Antonio, Texas. They are just two dads, best friends, and foodies who decided to join forces to do something different. Their cafe has top notch food for dine-in or pick up. Their desserts are top notch and the charcuterie is one of my favorites. They support the local community in San Antonio so reach out to them for your food and catering needs! Make sure you share this episode with a friends and colleagues and as always, Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Todd Bloomer Originally from New York, Todd Bloomer now calls San Antonio, Texas, his home. Entering his 29th year in public education, Todd has held numerous roles, including teacher, coach, assistant principal, and middle school principal. For the past 5.5 years, he has been the principal of a large public high school in San Antonio. Previously, he served for 4.5 years as principal of a large middle school. Todd embodies the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt's famous "Man in the Arena" speech. He is a current practitioner whose experiences include leading schools before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The fact that Todd is still in the arena gives his voice credibility. He still faces the daily challenges that all administrators have to address. Todd is married to his wonderful wife, Sharon, and they have five children. Todd and his family live in the community he serves, and all five of his children have attended and graduated from the high school he leads. He takes great pride in shopping at the same grocery store as his students. Todd Bloomer is a highly sought-after speaker, coach, and consultant. He can tailor his presentations, keynote addresses, and coaching sessions to meet your needs. Todd is proud that his first book, The Blueprint, was recently published and is now available on Amazon or his website. The book provides insight and practical advice for school leaders not only to survive but thrive as a school leader. Connect With Todd Bloomer Todd's Website: https://toddmbloomer.com Todd On X: https://x.com/bloomer_sa The Blueprint On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=todd+bloomer&crid=3NN0BXJ08Y5IT&sprefix=todd+bloomer%2Caps%2C115&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Connect With Texas Sugar Daddies Texas Sugar Daddies Website: https://texassugardaddies.com/ Texas Sugar Daddies On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1xbc7gAYUdmLcLaE/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Texas Sugar Daddies On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texassugardaddies?igsh=MW1reXp2Nm1qanE0Zg==
Seguimos desde Cartagena en el Costumer experience summit 2024, además llega la aplicación Buen Provecho y mucho más.
This episode is sponsored by Lightspeed. Lightspeed, the provider of instructional audio solutions that create equal access to learning, is on a mission to help every student hear every word. Please visit www.lightspeed-tek.com to learn more. In this episode, I discuss creation over consumption with Kristin Brooks at FETC 2024. She's a technology specialist in Georgia and a Featured Speaker at FETC. She's all about student creation and we discuss ways we do this with our students. We also talk about the hot “F” word in education…FUN! So grab yourself a power ring and check out our conversation surrounding creation in the classroom while having FUN. Buen Provecho! The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones! Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg
Alexandre Fonseca Machado de Oliveira é formado em Educação Física. Nos campos e quadras de Futsal é conhecido como Alê Oliveira. Foi jogador e Técnico de Futebol em várias Universidades. Ao aposentar o Tênis no ano de 2000, passou para o outro lado, tornando-se Comentarista de Futebol. Sempre polêmico, trabalhou em diversos programas de TV e Rádio. Se liga que a Resenha dele é forte!!! Para matar a fome de todos no Ticaracaticast, participa deste Episódio, o Chef de Gastronomia Espanhola, Fábio Benedetti. Assim como Alê, é Comentarista e muito ligado ao Futebol. Nada como uma boa resenha, regada a uma deliciosa Paella del Pepe. Buen Provecho!!!
In this episode, I chat with Kelli Coons and Ainsley Hill while at FETC. They share their story on how they met and built a powerful course, iCollaborate, all virtually! They then met in person for the first time to get this thing off of the ground at FETC. We also discuss how this session helps instructional coaches build and learn from their PLN. Us coaches often times work in silos and need that support group to grow and learn with. And what's an episode without some food talk! Listen to hear what dish has been their favorite in New Orleans while attending the FETC conference. Buen Provecho! About Kelli Coons Kelli Coons is currently a District Elementary Digital Innovation Specialist for Spartanburg District Five in South Carolina. Previously she has served as an Elementary Literacy Coach, Curriculum Coach, and as a classroom teacher. Her participation in the Dynamic Learning Project, allowed her to work with Google for Education, Digital Promise, and Edtech Team. This fellowship focused on providing personalized professional development to all teachers in order to ensure effective technology integration. As one of the organizers of Edcamp Greenville since the origination in 2016, she is passionate about providing engaging professional development opportunities for educators. She has had the opportunity to present on effective technology integration and the Edcamp model at conferences in the Carolinas, FETC, as well as several ISTE conferences. About Ainsley Hill Ainsley Hill is an Instructional Technology Facilitator at Arlington Community Schools supporting Donelson Elementary School in Arlington, Tennessee. Ainsley provides training to teachers and students and coaches her faculty in technology integration. Ainsley aspires to inspire teachers to make learning more meaningful and creative by using technology as their avenue to enhance learning. When Ainsley isn't serving as the technology facilitator and coach in her school, she is presenting in her district and at conferences across the U.S. about accessibility, the power of growing your PLN, and apps in the classroom. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With Kelli Coons Kelli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KelliCoons_ Kelli on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kellicoons_/ Kelli on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kellichad.coons Connect With Ainsley Hill Ainsley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrshillteaches Ainsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrshillteaches/ Ainsley's Website: https://www.flowcode.com/page/mrshillteaches
In this episode, I chat with Marialice Curran and Eugenia Tamez from the DigCit Institute while at FETC. They recently launched a brand new workshop called the DigCit Academy. It was an absolute hit at FETC and they are planning on taking this show on the road! It was actually so popular that as we were recording, attendee and friend of theirs Ron Madison recognized them and jumped into the conversation mid interview. This was a first for the show but shows the impact of this DigCit Academy. Peep our conversation and get ready because this will not be the last time you hear about the DigCit Academy. Buen Provecho! About Marialice Curran Internationally recognized as a digital citizenship pioneer, Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran is an author, consultant, and speaker who is the global connector behind the Digital Citizenship Institute, Digital Citizenship Summit, and DigCitKids. With her son, she co-authored DigCitKids: Lessons Learning Side-by-Side to Empower Others Around the World. Committed to Human-Centered Design, Dr. Curran leads by hand, heart, and mind as she models how to make a positive impact in local, global, and digital communities. Dr. Curran has served as an associate professor, a middle school principal, and middle school teacher. As a connected educator, her work with school communities around the world has created positive and powerful shifts in how we engage and learn online. About Eugenia Tamez Consultant, conference organizer, website editor and writer, social media manager, translator, and speaker. Now part of the Digital Citizenship Institute to amplify and make a positive impact along Latin American countries. #DigCitSummitMX and #DigCitSummit LATAM organizer. Researcher and writer, collaborations, English - Spanish translations in different printed and electronic media on topics of technology, education, and digital citizenship. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With Marialice Curran Marialice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbfxc Connect With Eugenia Tamez Eugenia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/etamez Eugenia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eugeniatamez Connect With The DigCit Institute DigCit Institute Website: https://digcitinstitute.com DigCit Institute on Instagram: https://instagram.com/digcitinstitute DigCit Institute on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digcitinstitute
In this episode, I chat with John Sowash while at FETC in New Orleans, Louisiana. We discussed his transition to a Chromebook only user. We also discuss the work he does with school districts and the biggest mistake school districts make when deploying Chromebooks to students. What do you think that mistake is? Listen to this great conversation to find out! Buen Provecho! About John Sowash John Sowash is an experienced classroom teacher, former school administrator, author of The Chromebook Classroom, and founder of the Google Certification Academy. John inspires educators to use technology, connect with and challenge students. Schools around the world have invited John to come and share with them. You can connect with John via his blog (Chrmbook.com/blog) or Twitter (@jrsowash). Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With John Sowash John's Website: http://chrmbook.com John on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jrsowash John on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jrsowash John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chromebookclassroom John on YouTube: http://YouTube.com/jrsowash
In this episode, I chat with Mandy Froehlich while at FETC in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mandy is an expert when it comes to talking wellness, especially with educators. We are not immune to stressors, fatigue, anxiety, and depression but can be uneducated when it comes to identifying triggers and our coping mechanisms. She breaks down her path to wellness and how we never really arrive. We're constantly struggling and juggling and she's managed a variety of ways to keep the fire burning from within. It's a great conversation and the energy she brings from chatting in person makes this convo hit harder. Buen Provecho! About Mandy Froehlich Mandy Froehlich passionately encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. An experienced Director of Innovation and Technology, technology integrator, and teacher, she has experience at many levels of the organizational structure. Her interest lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession, as well as what's needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking and teaching. She consults internationally with school districts and post-secondary institutions in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, mental health support for educators, and how to create organizational change. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With Mandy Froehlich Mandy's Website: www.mandyfroehlich.com Mandy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/froehlichm
In this episode, I chat with Jason Denard while at FETC in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason was at FETC on his own and without anyone else from his district. He represents New Jersey and w had a great time unpacking FETC. We discuss sessions and overall experience in the Big Easy. Buen Provecho! About Jason Denard Jason is the Director of teaching and learning at College Achieve in Paterson Charter School in Paterson, New Jersey. He's a husband and father of two and a huge foodie. He was born and raised in the great state of New Jersey. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With Jason Denard Jason Denard On Instagram: www.instagram.com/denardeats
In this episode, I chat with Matt Miller while at FETC in New Orleans, Louisiana. This conversation covers AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the classroom, specifically ChatGPT. He debunks some myths we have about how this will “replace teachers”. He also shares some ways he personally uses it as a “rough draft” for his tasks at hand. Give this episode a listen and see how you can use AI to work for you, not against you. Buen Provecho! About Matt Miller Matt Miller is a blogger, author, speaker and educator with more than 10 years of classroom experience. He's the author of five books: Ditch That Textbook, Ditch That Homework, Don't Ditch That Tech, Tech Like a PIRATE, and Do More with Google Classroom. Matt is a Google Certified Innovator, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and two-time Bammy! Awards nominee. His Ditch That Textbook blog encourages tens of thousands of educators in more than 100 countries to use technology and creative ideas in teaching. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With Matt Miller Matt Miller's Website: http://DitchThatTextbook.com Matt Miller on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jmattmiller Matt Miller on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ditchthattextbook
In this episode, I chat with Ron Rheinheimer and Sheena Shoemaker from ZSpace to discuss how their product is breaking barriers in the classroom. This product really does break barriers adn allows students to do things that can't normally be done in the classroom. This was recorded on-site at TCEA in San Antonio and I even got to see the demo in person. To learn more about how zSpace can help your students, check out their information below. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With zSpace zSpace Website: https://zspace.com zSpace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zspace zSpace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zspace-3d/ zSpace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zspace.inc/?hl=en zSpace on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zSpace3D
In this episode, I chat with Martin Demkowicz from ShareTheBoard. If you're not sure what ShareTheBoard does, you NEED to listen to this episode. It's a simple creative solution to a problem in the classroom. Here's what you need to know before you listen to this episode: Other than the teacher and students, what is the most powerful tool in the classroom? The existing whiteboard! Enjoy! Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With ShareTheBoard ShareTheBoard Website: https://sharetheboard.com/
In this episode, I chat with Amanda Bratten and Brandi Eppolito from Propello. Amanda is a former teacher turned VP of Content and Curriculum and Brandi is the VP of Marketing at Propello. They're a new EdTech company looking at helping teachers with curriculum for their classrooms. Sorry… FREE Curriculum! If that didn't get your attention, I don't know what does. Give this episode a listen and check out their website to learn more about what they can contribute to your classroom. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With Propello Propello Website: https://propello.com/ Propello on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PropelloLearn Propello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propellolearn/ Propello on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propello.learn/ Propello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propellolearn/
In this episode, I chat with Kyle Baker to discuss assisting students beyond the classroom with TutorMe. Kyle's been working with TutorMe since August 2021 and has seen exponential growth in student needs beyond the typical school day. TutorMe extends the learning beyond the walls of the classroom for virtually any subject and grade level…24/7! This is a great conversation that also delves into Texas eats. Strap in and connect with TutorMe to see how they can meet the needs of your learners and own students at home. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg Connect With TutorMe TutorMe Website: https://tutorme.com/ TutorMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tutorme TutorMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutorme_hq/ TutorMe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TutorMeHQ TutorMe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tutorme-inc/
In this episode, I chat with local San Antonio curriculum coach, Roxanne Moran to close out 2022. Well… I actually ask her 5 EdTech and 5 Foodie questions. Each question Roxanne gets correct throws a Dunkin' gift card into a pot to giveaway on Twitter. In order to be entered into the drawing of these gift cards, all you have to do is reply to the Tweet linked below. Who doesn't want to start off 2023 with a Dunkin' gift card? We recorded this trivia episode at Arctic Ape Wild Desserts in San Antonio. This place has hundreds of frozen yogurt combinations to choose from so if you're in the San Antonio area, check them out! Do you think you can answer these questions correctly? Give it a shot and let me know how you did. Happy New Year and Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg About Roxanne Moran Roxanne is a curriculum coach in San Antonio, Texas. She enjoys working with teacher to help improve their craft. In addition to working with teachers, she also enjoys exploring new places to eat from all over. Connect With Roxanne Moran Roxanne On Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoxanneIRL Roxanne On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxanne.gm57 Arctic Ape Wild Desserts Arctic Ape Wild Desserts Website: https://www.arcticapeyogurt.com/ Arctic Ape Wild Desserts On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArcticApe Arctic Ape Wild Desserts On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arctic_ape/
In this episode, I chat with Tisha Poncio while at TCCA. We chat her transition from working for a school district to now working for Wakelet. This is episode 11 of 11 that was recorded at TCCA. Each episode will be released daily for 11 days so make sure you're subscribed to the podcast to hear all about TCCA. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg About Tisha Poncio Tisha Poncio, M.S. Learning Technologies, served in public education for 21 years as a classroom teacher and a digital learning specialist. She has presented at numerous educational technology conferences across the nation and in her home state of Texas speaking about student leadership, student autonomy, digital citizenship for all ages, and meaningful technology integration. She is currently serving as a Digital Learning Specialist for Wakelet! Connect With Tisha Poncio Tisha On Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/txtechchick Tisha On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tishaponcio Tisha On Wakelet: https://www.wakelet.com/tishaponcio Wakelet On YouTube: https://t.co/nGZcnsx1zK