* We want to take this moment to thank our sponsor - Wakelet. Wakelet has been changing the game when it comes to student portfolios. The platform is helping students across the US showcase tangible evidence of their success in creative and personalized ways. Wakelet portfolios boost college readiness, and help students share their skills and achievements in ways that go beyond just test scores. For teachers, Wakelet is a powerful tool for sharing learning resources, creating lesson plans, and b...
Nov 05, 2023•21 min•Ep. 181
* We want to take this moment to thank our sponsor - Wakelet. Wakelet has been changing the game when it comes to student portfolios. The platform is helping students across the US showcase tangible evidence of their success in creative and personalized ways. Wakelet portfolios boost college readiness, and help students share their skills and achievements in ways that go beyond just test scores. For teachers, Wakelet is a powerful tool for sharing learning resources, creating lesson plans, and b...
Nov 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 180
👉🏼 This episode is sponsored by BlazerWorks. To learn more about how BlazerWorks can help your organization fill in the Special Education personnel gaps, visit https://blazerworks.com/ In this episode, I sit down with John Veneracion from BlazerWorks, a passionate advocate for inclusive education. Join us as we explore Blazerworks' mission, their work in bridging personnel gaps in Special Education nationwide, and the professional development they offer to empower both special education staff ...
Oct 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 179
In this episode, I chat with Andrew Henry from Stepwell. He’s passionate about analyzing data and Stepwell does just that. They focus on the Special Education caseload in schools to give educators insight into their Special Education population trends. This is a wonderful conversation into the world of compliance and civil rights. Peep it and see if Stepwell has what your district has been missing. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech ...
Oct 04, 2023•44 min•Ep. 178
In this episode, I give you the reasons I haven’t dropped an episode in a month. You’re going to want to hear why, trust me! I also delve into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of education: classroom acoustics. Join me as I chat with Ray Young from Lightspeed to explore the profound influence of acoustics on both teachers and students in the classroom. Discover how Lightspeed, a leading innovator in classroom audio solutions, is revolutionizing the educational experience. From enhancing te...
Sep 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 177
In this episode, I give you 5 tips to help keep admin out of your classroom. This is not a shot at administration at all. We all know that you have a job to do but as teachers, seeing an administrator walk through your door in the middle of teaching can bring extra stress and anxiety to even veteran teachers. These 5 tips will also help make you a better teacher at your campus so admin… you’re welcome! While recording this episode, I’m drinking a chocolate banana protein smoothie to keep it ligh...
Aug 29, 2023•17 min•Ep. 176
In this episode, I chat shifting ed with Katie Novak and Kris Astle. They are co-hosts of The EdShift Podcast and are always down for some educational conversation. This particular episode was recorded live at ISTE in Philadelphia. It was actually recorded at the Lumio booth with their own equipment! This is a great conversation that touches on brain research, how The EdShift Podcast came to be, and how Lumio can be used without a SMART Board! Check out the great conversation and also check Lumi...
Aug 21, 2023•24 min•Ep. 175
In this episode, I deliver my 2023-2024 Beginning Of The Year Keynote. The summer is (almost) over and school will be in full swing soon. I give some tips and advice for you to set the stage for a successful school year. I delivered this keynote while enjoying some egg fried rice. Much like the beginning of a school year, egg fried rice is all about preparation. Check out my video below on how to make this delicious recipe. I hope you kick start your year in full swing and as always, Buen provec...
Aug 07, 2023•17 min•Ep. 174
In this episode, I chat Magicbit STEM Education Kits with Ranjan de Costa and Migara Amithodhana. Don’t know what Magicbits are? No problem! These kits are designed for students to unleash their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in the classroom. Students program them to complete all sorts of tasks. The best part is that they can be used by those who have no coding experience to even the savviest of coders. To connect with OmniPro, Ranjan, and Migara, use the links below....
Jul 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 173
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 172
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 08, 2023•38 min•Ep. 171
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 170
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 169
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 05, 2023•20 min•Ep. 168
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 04, 2023•30 min•Ep. 167
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 166
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 02, 2023•24 min•Ep. 165
This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that’s tired of talking? Are you an admin that’s looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello. Propello’s teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction. Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffold...
Jul 01, 2023•33 min•Ep. 164
In this episode, I chat with Ted Mo Chen from ClassIn. ClassIn is an all in one platform for teachers, students, and parents. It focuses on being a central hub for all things teachers do and need as well as IT solutions for the classroom. They focus on hybrid learning and making it as seamless as possible. To learn more, listen to this episode. To connect with ClassIn, use the links below. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twi...
Jun 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 163
In this episode, I chat with Remi Del Mar from Epson. Remi is the Senio Product Manager for K-12 Projectors at Epson America but sets the record straight when it comes to what Epson is offering the EDU space. She goes into the technology they’re behind including AR headsets, wireless doc cams, and more! To learn more, listen to this episode. To connect with Epson, use the links below. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter:...
Jun 28, 2023•23 min•Ep. 162
In this episode, I chat with Mike Judd from Flocabulary. He’s the Senior Curriculum Manager at Nearpod and an actual Hip Hop MC! He takes us through the journey of how a Flocabulary song goes from idea to published song. There are a lot of moving parts to this to ensure that the finished product is worthy of being a part of the Flocabulary library and ultimately, a teacher’s playlist for students. To learn more, listen to this episode. To connect with Flocabulary and Nearpod, use the links below...
Jun 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 161
In this episode, I chat with Vicky Sanville from LG. She schools us on all of the EDU solutions LG has to offer. They are not just in your kitchen and mass producing high-end rectangles for your home. They’re actually providing viable solutions for educational institutions! To hear more, check out the episode. To learn more, connect with LG using the links below. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/e...
Jun 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 160
In this episode, I chat with Chris Klein from Avantis Education at ISTE Live 23 in Philadelphia! Avantis supports learning through the Eduverse and ClassVR to immerse students into the learning. Their solutions integrate with other platforms in order to support educators regardless of what type of hardware they use. To hear more, check out the episode. To learn more, connect with Avantis Education using the links below. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://e...
Jun 28, 2023•23 min•Ep. 159
In this episode, I chat with Todd Brekhus from Renaissance at ISTE Live 23 in Philadelphia! Renaissance has acquired many EdTech companies that you probably currently use in the classroom. He discusses his journey to Renaissance and how it has come full circle to help thread the needle for our teachers and students. To hear more, check out the episode. To learn more, connect with Renaissance using the links below. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechb...
Jun 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 158
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Julie Evans from Lightspeed Systems at ISTE Live 23 in Philadelphia! Julie schools us on Project Tomorrow and what they have to offer our educational institutions. They gather data from all of the stakeholders and do great things with it at the local and national level. Check out what they have to offer and learn more about what they can do for your school or district. To hear more, check out the episode. To learn more, connect with Project Tomorrow using the lin...
Jun 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 157
In this episode, I chat with Klaire Marino from Lightspeed Systems at ISTE Live 23 in Philadelphia! Klaire gives us insight on what Lightspeed offers schools and districts when it comes to security and equity. Their solutions have a lot to offer our districts and empower teachers to spend more time teaching and facilitating in the classroom, not troubleshooting. To hear more, check out the episode. To learn more, connect with Lightspeed using the links below. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel ...
Jun 26, 2023•23 min•Ep. 156
In this episode, I give you 10 things that you need to pack with you for ISTE Live 23 in Philadelphia! This episode is for all ISTE goers… first timers and frequent flyers. Whether this is your first or tenth ISTE, You will be reminded of something to take with you to ISTE. These conferences can be overwhelming so these 10 things can help alleviate some stress and help you get the best out of ISTE. One of the items on my list is what I’m enjoying while recording this episode. I sip on some water...
Jun 23, 2023•20 min•Ep. 155
In this episode, I unpack the infamous “F” word in education…FUN! Why is it that we can’t have fun? Do our teachers and students think that school is fun? Do YOU think school is fun? Why or why not? Check out this episode and let me know what you think. No food, just food for thought. 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 Bite...
May 12, 2023•15 min•Ep. 154
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Needles, an educator and advocate for digital storytelling in the classroom. We explore the topic of digital media creation and its role in engaging students and promoting critical thinking while breaking bread at Chris Madrids in San Antonio, Texas. They make a bangin· homestyle burger that you really can't find anywhere else. We start by discussing the importance of digital storytelling and how it can help students develop skills such as writing, research,...
Apr 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 153
In this episode, I put ChatGPT up against Google Bard to see which one is the reigning king of AI (Artificial Intelligence). While recording this episode, I enjoyed some sparkling water after a long weekend of not-so healthy eating. This episode also has an accompanying video to it on YouTube so make sure you check that out by clicking on the link below. I put these two Chatbots up against each other in user interface, ease of use, researching The EdTech Bites Podcast, creating HTML code, proofr...
Apr 17, 2023•20 min•Ep. 152
