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The once-familiar landscape of classrooms, textbooks, and traditional pedagogy is undergoing a unique shift driven by the relentless advance of artificial intelligence (AI). In the very first episode of Learning Through Technology, we speak with Mary Beth Hertz to discuss how AI can improve the classroom. As an Author, Educator, and Founder of Walkabout Philly, Mary Beth has been at the forefront of technology integration in the school through local, national, and global connections with other educators and leaders in the educational technology field for the last decade.
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Ringing in 2025 with a Best of Episode! Technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. Integrating technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for students and educators. In this special “Best of” episode of Learning Through Technology, hosts Alex Inman and Bob Cireddu take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting some of their favorite insights from past episodes. They explore the transformative power of AI as a thought partner with insights from Mary Beth Hertz, discuss the importance of understanding data interoperability with Susan Bearden, and delve into the multifaceted challenges schools face with Dr. Melvin Brown, and we're just getting started! Join Alex and Bob for a fun and insightful look back at the year, filled with valuable lessons and engaging conversations that are as relevant today as ever! Like what you're hearing on the podcasts and want to dive deeper? Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learning-through-technology-podcast/
In this episode of All Things Marketing and Education, host Elana Leoni sits down with seasoned educator and EdTech leader Mary Beth Hertz, whose inspiring journey in education spans nearly two decades. Together, they explore Mary Beth's unique relationship with technology—from the early days of building computers to her current work as an advocate for experiential learning.Mary Beth shares her insights into the evolution of technology in education and her passion for experiential learning, a hands-on approach that transforms traditional teaching methods. She explains how it differs from project-based learning and the profound impact it has on students in her classroom. For EdTech professionals, this episode offers practical advice on supporting experiential learning through innovative products and services, ensuring alignment with effective pedagogical strategies.Tune in for an engaging discussion about Mary Beth's fascinating EdTech journey, the power of experiential learning, and how understanding diverse teaching methodologies can help us all better support educators and students alike. This conversation is packed with valuable insights for educators, EdTech entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about authentic, impactful education.Link to the episode show notes.
In this episode of All Things Marketing and Education, we're tackling one of the hottest topics in the world right now—AI, specifically generative AI, and its impact on education.Elana sits down with EdTech expert and long-time friend, Mary Beth Hertz, who has spent decades thinking critically about the role of technology in education. Known for her thoughtful approach, Mary Beth isn't swayed by the latest trends or flashy innovations. She asks the tough questions that keep us all grounded—ensuring that technology is always used with the ultimate goal of improving learning outcomes for students.Together, they dive deep into the current state of AI in education, discussing how it can be leveraged effectively without losing sight of what truly matters: the students. Beyond AI, they explore the broader landscape of EdTech and what the industry must do to better support both educators and learners during these rapidly changing times.If you're navigating the complex world of EdTech and wondering how AI can play a role in enhancing education, this conversation is for you. Tune in for an insightful discussion that will leave you with practical takeaways and a fresh perspective on the future of technology in education.Here's the full episode show notes.
The once-familiar landscape of classrooms, textbooks, and traditional pedagogy is undergoing a unique shift driven by the relentless advance of artificial intelligence (AI). In the very first episode of Learning Through Technology, we speak with Mary Beth Hertz to discuss how AI can improve the classroom. As an Author, Educator, and Founder of Walkabout Philly, Mary Beth has been at the forefront of technology integration in the school through local, national, and global connections with other educators and leaders in the educational technology field for the last decade.
CHALLENGES & GOALSThe discussion revolves around the ethical implications of integrating AI into education. Concerns include data privacy, misinformation, digital literacy among students, potential negative impacts on mental health, and the need for educators to understand these technologies better. The goal is to navigate these challenges while maximizing the benefits of AI in enhancing learning experiences.TAKEAWAYSEven highly educated individuals can mistake AI-generated content for real content. Another point was that some AI tools are unable to code imperfections into their generated images, contributing to unrealistic beauty standards.EMERGING PATTERNSNeed for transparency and open conversations about the use of AI in education.Concern about how data is used by AI tools and companies.Ethical considerations when using AI tools in education.Potential psychological impacts on students due to misuse of technology.Unequal access among students to technology.KEY MOMENTS1) "I think there's valid arguments across the board… I think that the creators have valid arguments."2) "We don't send kids off in the playground without teaching them about safety… But with social media, we gave them this playground and we just kind of ignored it."3) "Nobody is an expert in any of this…even the people building them are like, well, that's cool."4) "We should have some kind of shared value around assessment…we have to rethink the how not the why."5) "Are we actually doing what's best for kids or do we need to start putting more focus on where's the engagement, inquiry and strategies?RESOURCESMary Beth Hertz WebsiteMary Beth Hertz on LinkedInTwitter/XHer books on AmazonMBH Canva Resource Document referenced in podcastVint Cerf
A conversation with teacher and author (Digital and Media Literacy in the Age of the Internet) Mary Beth Hertz. In this episode, we talk about teaching 'fake news' / CRAP detection in the classroom, her favourite fact checking tool, and the balance between fact checking everything and knowing when you found the truth. This is part of my 'That's Crap Detection' major project for ECI832.
Mary Beth Hertz, a graduate of Oberlin College, has spent 15 years teaching students from kindergarten through high school. With 12 years of experience teaching a tech- related curriculum, Mary Beth has an insider's knowledge of students' online lives. Mary Beth is the Cofounder of Edcamp for the Teachers Tech meetup in Philadelphia, and was recognized by ISTE with a Teacher of the Year award in 2013. Her book, Digital and Media Literacy in the Age of the Internet, is a labor of love based on the curriculum she designed alter discovering nothing was available that was current enough or met the needs of what she was seeing in the classroom. MaryBeth's book, as well as a Kindle text-to-speech edition, are sold on Amazon. The book is also available via Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. You can read more by Mary Beth on her website, https://www.marybethhertz.me. She tweets as @mbteach. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/safersocialmedia/message
Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, Mary Beth Hertz, Featured Teacher, February 21, 2015. We are very excited to have Mary Beth Hertz on Classroom 2.0 LIVE as our Featured Teacher for the month of February! She will be sharing some of her teaching passions (including STEM and MakerSpaces) and stories/examples from her classrooms. She will also share some of the differences she has experienced between being an elementary and high school teacher, the resources and tools she uses in her classrooms, and tips about setting up a computer lab. Mary Beth Hertz teaches high school students Technology and Art and is the Technology Coordinator at the Science Leadership Academy at Beeber in Philadelphia, PA http://slabeeber.org/. The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is a second campus of The Science Leadership Academy. SLA provides a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on science, technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection are emphasized in all classes. She is also an Edcamp Foundation Board member, a Philly EdTech Meetup co-organizer & new mom. She began teaching in Philadelphia in 2004 as a Science teacher for grades K-6 and spent 8 years in a K-8 setting as a Technology teacher in a computer lab. She was named an Emerging Leader by ISTE in 2010, PAECT Teacher of the Year in 2013 and an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2014. Mary Beth blogs for Edutopia.org and at http://mbteach.com/ and can be found on Twitter as @mbteach https://twitter.com/mbteach Take a look at her recent Edutopia blog post "Social Media at School: Teaching Safety on the Virtual Playground" http://www.edutopia.org/blog/social-media-school-teaching-safety-virtual-playground"
Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, Mary Beth Hertz, Featured Teacher, February 21, 2015. We are very excited to have Mary Beth Hertz on Classroom 2.0 LIVE as our Featured Teacher for the month of February! She will be sharing some of her teaching passions (including STEM and MakerSpaces) and stories/examples from her classrooms. She will also share some of the differences she has experienced between being an elementary and high school teacher, the resources and tools she uses in her classrooms, and tips about setting up a computer lab. Mary Beth Hertz teaches high school students Technology and Art and is the Technology Coordinator at the Science Leadership Academy at Beeber in Philadelphia, PA http://slabeeber.org/. The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is a second campus of The Science Leadership Academy. SLA provides a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on science, technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection are emphasized in all classes. She is also an Edcamp Foundation Board member, a Philly EdTech Meetup co-organizer & new mom. She began teaching in Philadelphia in 2004 as a Science teacher for grades K-6 and spent 8 years in a K-8 setting as a Technology teacher in a computer lab. She was named an Emerging Leader by ISTE in 2010, PAECT Teacher of the Year in 2013 and an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2014. Mary Beth blogs for Edutopia.org and at http://mbteach.com/ and can be found on Twitter as @mbteach https://twitter.com/mbteach Take a look at her recent Edutopia blog post "Social Media at School: Teaching Safety on the Virtual Playground" http://www.edutopia.org/blog/social-media-school-teaching-safety-virtual-playground"
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges you face as a teacher is making content interesting to all of your students, all of the time. Is this even possible? If so, how? Our panel of experienced teachers share what they've learned about this from practical experience.. @AndreaBrixey @mbteach @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Andrea Brixey is an English teacher at Cascade High School in Leavenworth, Washington. Glen Lineberry is a second-career educator. After teaching civics, economics and Shakespeare on an Apache reservation in eastern Arizona, he now serves as Associate Principal at the 7-12 on the reservation. Mary Beth Hertz is a K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
In a climate that many believe is openly hostile to teachers, there's a widespread sentiment that educators should put a positive face on the profession no matter what. But others feel that unwavering positive spin in the face of obvious wrongdoings is hurting the teaching profession. What's your take? Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @MarilynRhames @mbteach @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Mary Beth Hertz is a K-8 technology teacher and technology integration specialist in Philadelphia, PA; Marilyn Anderson Rhames is a science teacher in Chicago who writes a weekly blog for Education Week Teacher; Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief and co-founder of #Edchat; Nancy Blair, a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work; Rae Pica is an author and host of Teachers Aid.
Highlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about Edcamp and how educators are changing the face of professional development from the bottom up. Steven Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Mary Beth Hertz is K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia. Edcamp Foundation Board member & organizer. Tom Whitby is a Professor of Education. Founder: #Edchat, Linkedin group Technology-Using Professors et al. Editor Smart Briefs Education.
Highlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about Edcamp and how educators are changing the face of professional development from the bottom up. Steven Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Mary Beth Hertz is K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia. Edcamp Foundation Board member & organizer. Tom Whitby is a Professor of Education. Founder: #Edchat, Linkedin group Technology-Using Professors et al. Editor Smart Briefs Education.
This week John and Brian speak with technology integrator Mary Beth Hertz as she share some of her experiences with technology in the classroom.
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