EdTech Heroes: Recent Episodes
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EdTech Heroes is a podcast for educators, administrators and those who are interested in how education will advance in the future. In each episode, a member of Screencastify’s team interviews those who are at the forefront of education. Each conversation helps uncover how educators are connecting with K-12 students by using innovative technology and techniques. Ultimately, EdTech Heroes helps education professionals understand how to overcome challenges in the “new classroom”, become a better teacher and influence the minds of a future generation.
Olivia Nelson, the professional development lead at Screencastify, joins EdTech Heroes to share her insights on video’s positive impact on education, and how a partnership between teachers, parents, and the community is vital for students' success at school.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Katie Maddox, the instructional technology coordinator at Chilton County School District. Katie gets into the importance of implementing technology in schools and describes her journey from teacher to technology coordinator.
Emily Breakfield of Harlem Consolidated School District #122 joins EdTech Heroes to explain how she approaches video creation to help teachers, the types of videos teachers create for students, and how students can use them and keep track of their progress.
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Sam Kary joins the EdTech Heroes podcast to discuss how teachers can use technology such as video as not only a means but also a goal and encourage students to learn, embrace, and explore it. As a result, we hear why Sam believes creativity and flexibility are essential skills that teachers must pass on to students.
In this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, host Nef Dukes welcomes Toni Rose Deanon, the community engagement manager at Modern Classrooms Project. They discuss the benefits of social-emotional learning, how video tools help students learn at their own pace, and why teachers should let their personalities shine in the classroom.
In this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, host Nef Dukes welcomes Sarah Moon, Elementary Instructional Coach and Interventionist at Durham Public Schools. They chat about the benefits of using videos in education, why customization is vital, and how to create a genuine connection with your students.
In this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, host Nef Dukes welcomes Rich Stachon, Art and Design Educator at Glen Crest Middle School. They talk about the importance of exposing students to technology as early as possible, why teachers don't have to be tech experts, and how to use technology to teach kids to appreciate art.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Sultan Rana, a teacher and course director. They discuss the importance of community and parent engagement in the classroom and different tools for improving the learning experience.
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, our host Nef Dukes welcomes Alice Keeler, a math teacher, EdTech influencer, and author. They discuss technology in the classroom, personalized learning, and the importance of data in creating a curriculum. Alice also shares why good work-life balance is a prerequisite for becoming an excellent teacher.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, Adam Juarez discusses the importance of the 4C's (Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking) in designing lessons. He and host Nef Dukes discuss ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) events, Adam's participation, and describe some of his sessions!
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Technology Integration Specialist, Melissa Fierro. They chat about the benefits of video tools, why it's better to create personalized videos for students, and how to effectively remix different teaching strategies.
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Renee Dawson, an EdTech specialist at Long Middle School. They chat about using Twitter to network with other EdTech specialists, why practice makes permanent, and how to "gamify" the learning experience.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes and Eric Curts discuss the role of influencers in education, tools teachers should use in the classroom, and how using video takes learning to a higher level.
In this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, host Nef Dukes welcomes Olivia Nelson, the Professional Development Lead at Screencastify. They chat about the importance of keeping students engaged during the summer, how to use video to spur students' creativity, and why balance is everything.
In this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, host Nef welcomes Al Thomas, a filmmaker, photographer, and former educator. They talk about the value of creativity, how to introduce it into the classroom, and why it's more important than ever to teach students creative thinking!
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In this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, Nef welcomes educator, blogger, entrepreneur, and CEO of Chromebook Classroom John Sowash. They talk about the future of education, how to prepare students for the world, and the tremendous benefits that technology offers to both students and teachers.
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Mandy Adams of Franklin Public Schools. Mandy and Nef discuss why teachers should use video in their classroom and its benefits in helping students to learn and demonstrate how they understand the material and collaborate with the community.
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes talks to teacher, author, and podcast host, Jake Miller. They discuss the role of technology in today's classroom and the ways teachers can benefit from leveraging video.
They also touch upon flexible learning and emphasize the advantages of allowing students to access the material and learn at their own pace.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes pioneer of the Flipped Class Movement, Jon Bergmann. The discussion touches on the benefits of flipping classrooms, what mastery learning is all about, and why students should have more control over their learning.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Natalie Conway, a teacher and instructional coach at SYS Education. They talk about the benefits and challenges of online education, how to connect with your students, and why instructional coaching is extremely valuable for teachers.
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes chats with Ron Carroll, the Manager of Instructional Technology at Chicago Public Schools. Ron and Nef discuss the most common tech-related challenges teachers face today and encourage them to reach out to the tech person in their school for help in overcoming them.
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, Nef Dukes welcomes Heather Esposito, the PLC Coordinator and District Teacher Technology Coach at Cherry Hill New Jersey School District. They discuss the best tips for using technology in classrooms, encouraging student engagement in class, and finding the tools that can be used for any school subject.
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In the new episode of EdTech Heroes, Nef Dukes welcomes Michelle Hearn, the Technology Instructional Coach at Middletown City School District. They get into the essence of instructional technology, the benefits of sharing classroom experiences with other teachers, the significance of personalized learning and how to implement it, and what empowers students to make their own choices and stand by them.
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes chats with four amazing members of the Screencastify Squad — Rebecca, Katie, Olivia, and Laura. In this bonus episode, they share their thoughts on student engagement and how technology can be leveraged to increase it.
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In this episode of EdTech Heroes, Dr. Jesse Fidelio Garza, the Technology Integration Coordinator at Los Fresnos CISD shares valuable tips for teachers interested in creating introductory videos and encourages them to "sharecase" their content across various platforms. Jesse and Nef also touch upon the most popular tools used by both teachers and students and demystify the gamification concept in teaching.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, our host Nef Dukes speaks with Kim Nidy, the Director of Technology at North Canton City Schools. They get into the importance of implementing the right tools in the classroom, how to harness technology for deeper learning, and why it's essential to connect what you're teaching in the classroom to what's happening in the outside world.
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In this episode of the EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Thom Gibson, a two-time teacher of the year educator and the Creative Director at New EdTech Classroom. We get into the role of technology in transforming the classroom, why teachers should also embrace the learning growth mindset, and how to use video to connect with students.
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On the latest episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes talks with Ola Brorson, an ESL teacher in Sweden, about how technology’s dynamic capabilities are changing what education looks like today. They also discuss how Ola uses technology to connect his students with other students worldwide and the importance of using technology to learn with your students.
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Sarah Margeson, Coordinator of Connected Learning at Tippecanoe School Corporation in Indiana, has used the pandemic to help differentiate professional development at her school system through the use of webinars, how-to guides, and one-on-one classroom visits. In this episode of EdTech Heroes, she talks with Nef about the school culture that has made it OK for teachers to ask for help, the importance of connections, and sustainable education.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, Nefertiti Dukes talks with Susan Rivers, Executive Director and Chief Scientist at iThrive Games, about how EdTech games can better teach social-emotional skills in a low-risk and engaging way while still sticking to the curriculum map. They dive deep into games as learning tools in general and the best way to design them to ensure success.
There are more demands on teachers' time than ever before as they teach in-person and remote students simultaneously. They are available to respond to student emails at all hours, offer emotional support, and learn how to teach their entire curriculum in an entirely new way. They are superheroes.
But for some teachers, their workload has reached crisis levels, taking PTO to get caught up on grading because that's what is best for their students. A job where you need to take a day off to do work isn't a sustainable one.
That's where EdTech comes in. Henry Mann joins EdTech Heroes host Nef to talk about how EdTech's role should be to make a teacher's life easier, help students share their learning and help teachers support other teachers.
In this episode of EdTech Heroes, host Nefertiti Dukes sits down with Kasey Bell, CEO of Shake Up Learning to talk about how we can shake up our new normal. Whether you are a self-professed techie or a newbie, she'll share advice about bringing asynchronous learning to the face-to-face classroom, the importance of the EdTech mindset, and the dos and don'ts of integrating EdTech intentionally.
Educational technology should make teachers' lives easier and learning more fun for students. This is something EdTech Hero Kyle Niemis knows from experience.
Even with two EdTech companies under his belt and a recent return to the classroom, Kyle was able to find some time to talk to host Nefertiti Dukes about his products - Classroom Q and My EdTech Bundle, organized classroom chaos, and his advice for returning to the classroom this fall.
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The concept of a modern classroom has evolved significantly. Aside from switching to virtual classrooms and learning through instructional videos, educators have an opportunity to improve their teaching approaches.
Kareem Farah is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Modern Classrooms Project. His background as an educator has made him realize the imperfections of traditional schooling methods and the importance of understanding and addressing students' unique challenges. Therefore, he created the Modern Classrooms Project, a free program that empowers other educators to focus on building relationships with their students.
In this episode of the EdTech Heroes podcast, our host, Nef Dukes, catches up with Kareem to discuss how teachers can connect, engage, and learn new ways to empower students through exciting educational content.