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
On today’s show, the guys have a great conversation with Josh Britton, Founder, and CEO of Get More Math. There's an edutech tip, and so much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 23, 2022•42 min•Season 8Ep. 2
On today’s show, the guys have a great conversation with Jenn Kennet, with MOSAIQ , LLC. From helping creators license text for assessment passages and more to helping publishers provide even more available text, MOSAIQ’s Curation IQ makes the process much easier and more profitable for all entities involved. There's an edutech tip, and so much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this po...
Sep 22, 2022•31 min•Season 8Ep. 1
On today's show, the guys talk about their experiences at conferences and their top five suggestions on making sure you get the most out of your conference experience(s). There's a tech tip of the week and so much more on this episode of the EduTechGuys! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jul 31, 2022•20 min•Season 7Ep. 24
On today’s show, the guys have a great conversation with NWEA Senior Vice President of Professional Learning, Jacob Bruno about The Responsive Teaching and Learning series, composed of the Assessment Empowerment, Responsive Learning Cycles, and Goal Setting professional learning suites. It helps educators develop and refine skills to empower students’ learning, well-being, and self-efficacy. There's an edutech tip, and so much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.c...
Jul 10, 2022•29 min•Season 7Ep. 23
On today’s show, the guys talk with Lance Solomon, who leads product strategy, innovation, technology, and development as Promethean’s Chief Product Officer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jul 01, 2022•34 min•Season 7Ep. 22
On today’s show, the guys chat with explr-media.com CEO & Founder Jenny Buccos and Global VP of Production & Founder, Kari Byron. From Storytelling in Education with a focus on STEM/STEAM, to Global competence, and the EXPLR platform, Jenny and Kari illuminate the interview with their wit, knowledge and excitement for leading, learning and helping the world’s students and teachers. Get ready for a short trip in a fast ship and so much more, up next, on the EduTechGuys. Music: https://www...
Jun 12, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 21
On today's show, the guys are talking with Ardis Kadiu. He's the CEO and founder of Element451 , marketing and PR for schools and universities. You want to check that out. We've also got an edutech tech tip of the week, all of that, banter, and more coming up next on the EduTechGuys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jun 03, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 20
On today’s show, we are talking about data! We all collect it, we all talk about it, but how are we using it? Data Scientist, Dr. Joy Smithson ( SchoolStatus ) and Jackson Public School district education leader, Mrs. Latoya Blackshear talk with us about how they have harnessed the power of data to improve outcomes and so much more! That’s up next On the Edutechguys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Pat...
Jun 02, 2022•42 min•Season 7Ep. 19
On today’s show, the guys talk with the CEO and Co-founder of YouScience , Edson Barton. YouScience is helping learners understand the science of…well, YOU - how your mind is wired, what makes you tick, and the skills and knowledge that set you apart. As it says on their website, “You have a lot to offer. We’re here to help you tell the world.“ That’s up next On the Edutechguys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this po...
May 31, 2022•30 min•Season 7Ep. 18
On today’s show, the guys talk with Terrritorium Vice President of Equity and Innovation, Dr. Keith Look. We discuss Territoriums Comprehensive Learner Records system that captures all aspects of learning into a complete competencies and skills transcript.. Think badging and credentialing with the evidence to prove it. That’s up next On the Edutechguys. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
May 24, 2022•32 min•Season 7Ep. 17
On today’s show, the guys talk with Will Pemble about the Coaster Punks project , backyard rollercoasters, STEM, STEAM, and even the blockchain. There’s also an EduTech Tip of the week! All of that, Up next…On the Edutechguys Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
May 23, 2022•31 min•Season 7Ep. 16
On today’s show, the guys talk with Co-Founder and CEO of DigitalEd , Jim Cooper. We discuss DigitalEd and the ability to meet the needs of online STEM education and research, the state of education, the future of online learning and so much more. There’s also an EduTech Tip of the week! Up next…On the Edutechguys! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Apr 30, 2022•31 min•Season 7Ep. 15
On today’s show, the guys talk with Superintendent Don Killingbeck and Director of Innovation, Technology, and Media Services Alex Haltom. They share some amazing programs in learning they have created in the Hemlock Public Schools district in Hemlock, Michigan. There’s also an EduTech Tip of the week! All that and more on the Edutechguys Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Apr 13, 2022•30 min•Season 7Ep. 14
On today’s show, the guys talk with Teaching & Learning Specialist At Texthelp . EdTech FE Maths Teacher, and 2021 EdTech Top 50 in the UK member, Sammy White , or as we know her, SJ! She fills us on the recent BETT , the British Educational Training and Technology show, TextHelp, the state of education in the UK and so much more. There’s also an EduTech Tip of the week! Up next…On the Edutechguys Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/su...
Apr 06, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 13
On today’s show, the guys talk about the opportunities and pitfalls the pandemic created and how we address those now and move forward! There’s also an EduTech Tip of the week, and so much more! Up next…On the Edutechguys! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 16, 2022•22 min•Season 7Ep. 12
On today’s show, the guys get in the mood for Spring. What’s around the corner, the state of the world, the classroom and edtech! It’s a mouthful and it’s only taking up 15 minutes of your life… trust us, that’s enough! There’s also an EduTech Tip of the week, and so much more! Up next…On the Edutechguys --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 05, 2022•18 min•Season 7Ep. 11
The guys discuss their adventures and conversations at FETC 2022 and what that means for the future of educational technology. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 16, 2022•16 min•Season 7Ep. 10
On today's show, the guys are looking forward to Christmas break. They share some great things they've learned lately, information about student activities, and some things you and your students can do during the holidays and into the New Year. All that and more, on this episode of the EduTechGuys. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Dec 22, 2021•20 min•Season 7Ep. 9
On today’s show, the guys try to snap out of that Tryptophan haze and get back to the business at hand. Two turkeys talking turkey on this episode. Fasten your seatbelts, it may be a bumpy ride heading into the HOLIDAY Season. There’s also an EduTech Tip of the week, and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Dec 02, 2021•24 min•Season 7Ep. 8
On today’s show, the guys welcome Michael Finney . Michael is the curator of “ Exploring Our National Parks ” & the “ Chicago 1893 ” Projects with books to match and a new book on building your personal brand. There’s also an EduTech Tip of the week, and so much more! Up next…On the Edutechguys --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Oct 31, 2021•48 min•Season 7Ep. 7
On today’s show, the guys welcome Stacy Dohogne Lane with the Youth Coding League . The Youth Coding League is an after-school program for middle school students and junior high school students using Google's CS First curriculum and the Scratch programming language. Up next…On the Edutechguys Music: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Oct 24, 2021•22 min•Season 7Ep. 6
On today’s show, the guys discuss the importance of professional development to a single person. Should you cancel your training session when just one person signs up? There’s also a Google Tip of the week, and so much more! On this episode of the Edutechguys! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 03, 2021•16 min•Season 7Ep. 5