On today’s show the guys have Marcio Sequeira, an architect from Brazil, discussing his educational product, Mola , which simulates the behavior of real buildings and bridges using springs. Mola, which means "spring" in Portuguese, has been developed over 20 years and is used in structural engineering education. The product has been successful, with four crowdfunding campaigns, including a significant one in Brazil. Mola is used at MIT for structural dynamics classes and by Apple's design team t...
Sep 13, 2024•34 min•Season 10Ep. 2
The guys are BACK! We know it’s been a while, but we are “back in the saddle again!” We figured we better start off our 10th season (10 years, WOW!) with a Back to School episode. A lot has happened in education and especially edtech over the past decade and you know us, we’re gonna talk about it! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 29, 2024•32 min•Season 10Ep. 1
The EduTechGuys talk with Renaissance Chief Product Officer Todd Brekhus about Renaissance Next - a new, powerful tool to help teachers with assessment, practice and instruction! This puts the data from STAR products, MyOn, NearPod and other RenLearn products in one easy place! Teachers can use the information to help create small groups, focus on individualized instruction and enhance learner understanding. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jul 28, 2024•20 min•Season 9Ep. 26
The EduTechGuys talk STEM and STEAM education with the new CEO of TinkRWorks, Dr. Chad Stevens. From cool projects like Smart Lamps to Weather Stations, Living Plants, and more, TinkRWorks provides STEAM activities for the K-8 classroom and beyond! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jul 26, 2024•20 min•Season 9Ep. 25
The EduTechGuys visit with Storey Sitwala and Eric Swanson of Renaissance Learning to talk about differentiated instruction through meaningful data. This episode focuses on the new Renaissance Learning product: Renaissance Next - an unified dashboard across the RenLearn family of products to better help teachers use data for small group instruction, individualized focus and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jul 24, 2024•17 min•Season 9Ep. 24
The EduTechGuys talk with Brian Johnsrud, Global Director of Education Learning & Advocacy at Adobe, about creativity and mental health through the lens of a research study done to find out just what effect creativity has on emotional and mental states in creatives. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jul 22, 2024•18 min•Season 9Ep. 23
Todd Brekhus, Chief Product Officer for Renaissance and General Manager of Nearpod, shares the newest offering called Renaissance NEXT. This integrated interface brings together the family of Renaissance products AND provides a dashboard to allow educators to make informed instruction decisions in real-time regarding further instruction, small group assignments (or reassignment), and more. https://www.renaissance.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jun 28, 2024•20 min•Season 9Ep. 22
We talk with Elizabeth Eckford, member of the Little Rock Nine, and Dr. Eurydice Stanley and Grace-Stanley about the book "Worst First Day." We also talk about the civil rights movement and more in this EduTechGuys Archives episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 13, 2024•25 min•Season 9Ep. 21
Teachers at the Arkansas Schools Without Walls conference participated in a Podcast Workshop to learn about podcasting, how podcasting can be used in the classroom, and to experience life behind the mic. Even David of the EduTechGuys gets to sit in the hot seat and become the interviewee in this bonus episode of EduTechGuys! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 12, 2024•21 min
Enjoy this conversation with Kevin Honeycutt recorded during our very first season! We're talking non-traditional teachers, presenting at conferences, student entrepreneurship, and more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 10, 2024•28 min•Season 9Ep. 20
On today’s episode we are talking with Dan Mantz, CEO and chairman of the Board of the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation . That and much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 29, 2024•44 min•Season 9Ep. 19
On today’s episode, we are talking about time management, a crucial skill for both educators and students. It's the cornerstone of productivity and success in any learning environment. That and much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 22, 2024•29 min•Season 9Ep. 18
On this episode, the guys talk with their good friend Kevin Honeycutt! Kevin’s excitement for education, art, music, teachers and most importantly students is infectious. You won’t want to miss this episode, released on today in honor of the Solar Eclipse and Kevin’s dedication to all things education! Check out Kevin’s website for more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 08, 2024•59 min•Season 9Ep. 17
On today's show, the guys talk with ParentSquare's Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. Chad Stevens. With the acquisition of Remind and the continuing success of Smart Sites, ParentSquare has its finger on the pulse of education communication. All that and more on this episode of the EduTechGuys! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 29, 2024•40 min•Season 9Ep. 16
On this episode of the EduTechGuys, the guys talk about Microlearning. Forget the days of cramming for tests and struggling to follow hour-long lectures. Microlearning is revolutionizing the way students learn in public schools. This innovative approach breaks down complex concepts into bite-sized, engaging chunks, making learning accessible, fun, and effective for all. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 05, 2024•17 min•Season 9Ep. 15
On this episode the guys talk about the about the warm fuzzies of ACCOMPLISHMENT . From learning to ride a bike to creating a new energy source from Miracle Whip , the need to accomplish and be recognized by not only ourselves, but the also the Association of Miracle Whip Researchers (and others) is paramount to each of us. This discussion and so much more on the EduTechGuys! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Dec 09, 2023•23 min•Season 9Ep. 14
On this episode the guys talk about the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ness of Artificial Intelligence. The A.I. that is changing the internet landscape and most importantly, the educational wonderland of learning! It’s not all bad… but it’s not all good either! Hop on board this Polar Express of self-aware robits and super pooters for a E.I. (EduTechGuys Intelligence) experience! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Nov 29, 2023•23 min•Season 9Ep. 13
We’re talking with Matt Dozier of the EAST Initiative program. Matt talks about STEM/STEAM, student projects, and the impact of real world, student-led projects on local communities. From water distribution to prosthetic attachments to historical museums and more, students participating in the EAST Initiative are charged with creating solutions that solve the problems. EAST Initiative programs encompasses nearly 300 schools across 4 states, serving more than 6,000 students. Learn more about the ...
Oct 26, 2023•31 min•Season 9Ep. 12
On this episode, the guys chat with Kari Byron of EXPLR about the creation of the National STEM Challenge with the US Department of Education. Kari shares the process behind the creation and the opportunities available for ALL students, grade 6-12, to participate, grow and learn. This is a conversation packed full of information that you don’t want to miss! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Oct 12, 2023•29 min•Season 9Ep. 11
On this episode of the EduTechGuys, the guys have a great chat with Jacob Hanson, CEO of PRP Group . Storytelling, best practices and all the stuff the guys really love talking about, with a CEO who KNOWS what’s important and has a true love for the power of education. That and so much more on this episode of the EduTechGuys. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 23, 2023•43 min•Season 9Ep. 10
On this episode, the guys talk with Christine Callas, Manager, K12 Small Accounts, Secondary Education of Turnitin.com. We discuss Turnitin's latest launch, the AI writing detection feature. Christine Calls shared how the tool is embedded into Turnitin's existing workflow, and share how the company is helping educators get comfortable with AI writing, helping them to determine how to use it in the classroom and providing them with a variety of resources to help them navigate this emerging techno...
Aug 14, 2023•23 min•Season 9Ep. 9
On this episode the guys talk with Ranjan de Costa, founder and CEO of OmniPro and Migara Amithodhana, co-founder of Magicbit. Founded in 1991 as a San Francisco Bay Area VAR (Value Added Reseller) by Ranjan de Costa, OmniPro is a computer systems integrator and IT supplier. Our goal has always been to help students in need, schools without tech resources, as well as the Government and Education markets who had budget short-falls. Today, we’re proud to provide clients throughout the United State...
Jul 31, 2023•25 min•Season 9Ep. 8
On this episode the guys talk with Amanda Sutter and Klaire Moreno of Lightspeed Systems Amanda Sutter is the Vice President of Product for Lightspeed Systems. She has over 12 years of experience in product and technology and has led product strategy for companies across a variety of markets. She is particularly passionate about EdTech, and the delivery and investment in solutions that promote equity, enhance student engagement, and simplify workflows for districts. Klaire Marino is passionate a...
Jul 31, 2023•36 min•Season 9Ep. 7
On this episode, the guys talk with Dr. Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow. Dr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow ( www.tomorrow.org ) and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400,000 K-12 students, parents and educators on key education issues each year. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of innovative learning models and inte...
Jul 31, 2023•40 min•Season 9Ep. 6
On today's show, the guys use ChatGPT to create two episodes for them to read. One episode is on Critical Race Theory and the other on the benefits of eating fast food for lunch. We promise the results are rather funny and very entertaining. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 17, 2023•18 min•Season 9Ep. 5
We site down with our good friend Chad Morris to talk about his summer workshop offerings concerning Eerie Arkansas! We also get to talking about all the cool benefits and exciting topics he covers with students and teachers! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 08, 2023•23 min•Season 9Ep. 4
On today's episode the guys take a web quiz to help them figure out just how "woke" they may, or may not, be! This one is different, funny and... maybe informative. Don't miss it! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 04, 2023•26 min•Season 9Ep. 3
On today's episode, the guys discuss Governor Sander's new LEARNS Act (ACT 237 of 2023) and the issues, hurdles, and impact it brings to public education in the State of Arkansas. There's an update on the EAST Initiative's EASTCon and much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 15, 2023•27 min•Season 9Ep. 2
On today's episode, the guys talk about ChatGPT. You either love it or you hate it. Well, that seems to be the consensus among the education crowd. Is this A.I. and others allowing students one more venue to stop the learning process and "put one over" on the educators? There's also an edutech tip of the week and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 24, 2023•28 min•Season 9Ep. 1
On this episode, the guys talk with Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative Gifted and Talented Specialist Chad Morris about his wonderful - EERIE ARKANSAS! Eerie Arkansas is a Look at Arkansas History Through Local Legends and Myths. So much spooky fun that turns learning history and more into an event the students will never forget. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Oct 31, 2022•31 min•Season 8Ep. 3
