HiTech Podcast
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HiTech PodcastJun 01, 2021
150 | How Topia Makes the Internet More Human with Spatial Video & Interactivity ft. CEO Daniel
In this episode of the HiTech Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Liebeskind, the CEO of @Topiaio to explore how his passion for gaming and vision for a more human internet led to the creation of Topia. Discover how Topia is revolutionizing online education by helping schools build unique, customizable worlds that foster real connections through spatial video and interactive content. Daniel shares insights on how Topia's innovative approach supports human connection and their exciting plans to integrate Unreal Engine for deeper world-building and learning experiences. This amazing tool is accessible for all ages, making it a game-changer in the realm of online education.
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149 | Is it Time to Ditch Turnitin and AI Checkers? Plus, a Dive into Lucidspark
In this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, we explore the effectiveness of @turnitin #plagiarism and #ai checkers. We question whether they truly deliver on their promises and if they are worth the investment. Then, we delve into Lucidspark and its role in enhancing online learning.
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148 | Is Remote Proctoring More Harmful than Helpful? + looking at Vectormagic, unDraw, & Coolors.co
On this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, debrief on Will's experience with remote proctoring for an online exam and we discuss whether we think this practice is actually more harmful to learning or not. We also then share three apps we both use regularly to create learning content for online environments, Vectormagic, unDraw, & Coolors.co.
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147 | Creating Equitable Math Tutoring with AI ft. Simon Nicholas from Archer
On this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Simon Nicholas from Archer. Simon is revolutionizing the world of math tutoring, striving for greater equity with the help of his AI math tutor, Archer. This remarkable program provides live feedback during homework and exams, allowing students to grapple with math problems while offering timely hints or feedback to keep them motivated. Tune in to learn more about this innovative approach to math education that is making strides towards a more equitable learning experience.
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146 | Learning to Master Grant Writing and Podcasting in Education with Christie Cloud
In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we're delighted to welcome back Christie Cloud, an experienced educator and friend of the show. We kick off our conversation with a shared love for Brandon Sanderson's works, before diving into the heart of the matter. Christie recently won a grant to purchase podcasting equipment for her class, and she shares what this journey looked like. Listen in to learn valuable insights about grant writing and how to leverage podcasting as an innovative education practice. This episode is a must-listen for educators seeking to integrate podcasting into their classrooms in meaningful ways.
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145 | Discussing How Teachers Can Craft Their Own AI Learning Spaces with Trevor from SchoolAI
Get ready for a fun episode of the Hitech Podcast this week! We have the pleasure of chatting with Trevor Goertzen from @schoolai .Trevor, a former teacher/principal (who has an amazing tornado story 🌪️ to share!), walks us through his journey into SchoolAI. What really piqued our interest was his unique take on an AI space. At SchoolAI, Trevor explains how teachers can craft their very own custom AI spaces, filled exclusively with the content they want their students to engage with. Just imagine the possibilities! We genuinely think this could be a game-changer in education! Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode!
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144 | How to Have a Holistic Approach to Mental Health with Harrison Parker from Linewize
This week on the Hitech Podcast, we delve into a profound discussion with Harrison Parker from Linewize. Harrison shares his unique insights into the realm of student mental health and how Linewize is changing the game by creating comprehensive solutions. Join us as we uncover the innovative strategies Linewize is using to bring a holistic approach to mental health for students. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!
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143 | Will the Apple Vision Pro Revolutionize Education? & a Look at Runway AI
In this week's episode of the HiTech Podcast, we delve into a riveting discussion about whether the Apple Vision Pro will revolutionize education. We dissect the potential impact of this cutting-edge technology on teaching and learning processes. We also take a look at an intriguing AI tool called Runway, exploring how it can be used to create images and video content with AI.
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142 | Embracing Humanity in EdTech: A Deep Dive with Amanda Kocon from Edmentum
This week, we dive deep into a conversation with Amanda Kocon from Edmentum. Amanda shares her inspiring journey in the world of education and how Edmentum is revolutionizing the landscape by fostering partnerships with teachers. Join us as we explore the innovative strategies Edmentum is employing to provide extra support to students who need it in the classroom, as well as those who are eager to elevate their education to new heights. This captivating episode is a testament to the transformative power of collaboration in education and the potential of targeted support to drastically improve student outcomes. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!
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141 | Unlocking Course Clarity: How to Make Your Content Accessible with Expert Lauren from Stickity
This week on the Hitech Podcast, Lauren Heil from the app Stickity shares her journey of making course content more accessible. Her goal is to shift the students' focus from 'how' to 'what'. This quest led her to create a new language using accessible digital stickers. Although it might seem minor, these stickers have the potential to significantly enhance your students' course experience.
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140 | Discussing Reflection.app with Dave Radparvar
This week on the Hitech Podcast, Dave Radparvar from the one and only reflection.app joins us to talk about the importance of reflection and how reflection.app can help us do it. Will has personally been using this app for over a year and we can say it is worth checking out for personal use or in education. If you are interested in joining head over to reflection.app/hitech to sign up!
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139 | What is Culturally Responsive Teaching & Tarjimly? ft. Robin Jeffers
This week on the Hitech Podcast, Robin Jeffers joins us for a jam-packed episode. She walks us through what culturally responsive teaching looks like, how it can help our students, and even talks to us about Pirates.....it happened trust us! After that she walks us through a crazy cool translation tool called Tarjimly.
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138 | Mastering Figma for Education: Key Takeaways from David Curran
This week on the Hitech Podcast, we talk to David Curran from @Figma. Will and I use Figma all the time for our work, but it also is a powerful tool teachers can use to collaborate and create with their students. David shares how he uses it and how he helps other #teachers use it. You will not want to miss the invaluable and hilarious insights David shares in this episode.
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137 | Sphero, eLuma, Renee Dawson & Book Creator, Amy Dujon & FETC
Several weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interviews with @gosphero , eLuma, Renee Dawson, @BookCreatorApp , and Amy Dujon from the DA Leadership Institute! We cover everything from cool #robots, #mentalhealth, book creation, and how FETC can help educators.
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136 | Discussing AI, Reading & Games with Shoelace, Antimatter & Beanstack at FETC 2024
Several weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interview with Lauren Lutz-Coleman from @shoelacelearning4225 , Jonathan Libov from @antimattersys , and Beanstack by @Zoobean . In this episode, we cover everything from Antimatter's new #ai tool to how to use games to increasing #reading comprehension.
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135 | A Deep Dive with Chris from ClassVR & playing with Adobe Express at FETC 2024
Several weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interview with Chris Klein from @classvrbyavantis8745 . Chris was awesome and shared his heart for making #vr more accessible to teachers. You will not want to miss what he shared. Also, we reveal to you the Hitech Robot, that's right we made a robot with @AdobeExpress.
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134 | Is AI the Future of Curriculum Development? & Exclusive insights into Diffit!
This week on the Hitech Podcast, we discuss if #ai is the future of curriculum development or not. Everyone is starting to try using AI to generate curriculum, but should we and if so how can we do it in a #ethical way? We answer these questions and more in this episode! Then we take a look at an AI tool called Diffit!
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133 | Discussing AI & The Future of Education with Priten Shah from Pedagogy.Cloud
This week on the Hitech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Priten Shah from Pedagogy.Cloud. They provide innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world. He is also the author of Wiley’s Jossey-Bass publication, “AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.“ and he has a lot of ideas about how AI can be used by the average teacher. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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132 | Empowering Students with Immediate Mental Health Relief: ft. Elsa & Scott from Alongside
This week on the Hitech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Elsa Friis and Scott Freschet from Alongside. This app, is all about getting immediate mental health support to students now. How do they to do this? They use excellent professionals and put AI in their hands to create something truly magical. In this episode, we talk with Elsa and Scott about how they do this and even get to look at the app in action. If you haven't already, make sure to check this one out on our YouTube.
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131 | Unveiling Why Will Left Education and Checking Out The Escape Classroom
In this episode, we discuss why Will left #education . This leads us to discussing what we perceive as issues in leadership at present and what we would do differently if we had the opportunity to #shape education. This episode is not to be missed, as it was challenging to record. We hope that conversations like these can promote positive changes in education. Additionally, we also review The Escape Classroom tool, which enables you to create a complete escape room activity for your students. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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130 | Ted Lasso Goes to College: Put the Student Before Your Objectives ft. Dr Charles Illingworth
In this episode, Josh and WIll continue the #tedlasso goes to #college series. In this series, they leverage lessons from the show about #leadership, #learning, and #people to glean how we can be better teachers. In this final episode, they are joined by Dr. Charles Illingworth to discuss Ted himself! Ted is a master leader who teaches others a lot, Charles helps Will and Josh see how we as teachers can replicate what he does. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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128 | Ted Lasso Goes to College: Tips for Providing Excellent Student Care & Exploring CommonLit.org
In this episode, Josh and Will continue the #tedlasso goes to #college series. In this series, they leverage lessons from the show about #leadership, #learning, and #people to glean how we can be better teachers. In this third episode, they are joined by the awesome Robin Jeffers to glean insights about caring for students from the character Rebecca. After that, they discuss Robin's new favorite tool CommonLit.org. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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129 | Ted Lasso Goes to College: We Need to Humanize Our Students ft. Steve Martinez & Kami
In this episode, Josh and WIll continue the #tedlasso goes to #college series. In this series, they leverage lessons from the show about #leadership, #learning, and #people to glean how we can be better teachers. In this fourth episode, they are joined by the one and only Steve Martinez! Together they look to Nate as a character to learn how we can keep students from feeling deserted, by humanizing them. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Techies from HiTech Podcast & Teaching Learning Leading K-12
Join Steven Miletto, William Illingworth, and Joshua Swartz for this high-spirited holiday crossover episode! Our podcasts are both members of the Education Podcast Network, and we aim to deliver excellent news and information for educators across the globe. We bring a full list of useful and fun gadgets and gizmos to surprise your favorite techie with this holiday season.
Listen in for plenty of laughs! Find both of our podcasts at edupodcastnetwork.com.
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127 | Ted Lasso Goes to College: How to Mentor Your Students to Success & Looking at Mentimeter
In this episode, Josh and WIll continue the #tedlasso goes to #college series. In this series, they leverage lessons from the show about #leadership, #learning, and #people to glean how we can be better teachers. In this second episode, they are joined by the awesome Dr. Justin Harbin to glean insights about mentoring students from the character Roy. After that, they discuss Justin's new favorite tool @Mentimeter. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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126 | Ted Lasso Goes to College: How Group Dynamics Can Transform Teaching & Miro
In this episode, Josh and Will kick off the #tedlasso goes to #college series. In this series, they leverage lessons from the show about #leadership, #learning, and #people to glean how we can be better teachers. For the kick-off episode, they evaluate how Ted fostered good group dynamics on the team and how we can do the same in the classroom. After that they come back to their old friend Miro! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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110 | How SEL helps teachers connect with students! featuring Laura Lavery & Quizizz
In this episode, Laura Lavery joins us to talk about #socialemotionallearning. Laura has years of experience in the classroom and has seen this practice transform her teaching. It has fostered deep connections with her students and gives her a new found ability to speak into their lives. To learn more, check out the full episode as Laura shares what SEL is, how she implemented it, and the tools she uses to do it. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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111 | How Fun Pedagogy Can Revolutionize Education! featuring Dr. Sharon Lauricella & Perusall
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Lauricella, aka Dr. Batgirl, joins us to discuss her new book, "Ludic Pedagogy: A Seriously Fun Way to Teach and Learn." Dr. Lauricella has years of experience teaching at all levels and has developed the idea that when we get excited and make our courses fun, we foster better student learning. Listen to the full episode to learn what this looks like and the tools she has added to her toolkit. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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112 | Demystifying Student Engagement: What does it actually look like? & KnightLab Projects
In this episode, we talk about student engagement! Too often, we hear it thrown around that we need to engage students more, but what does student engagement look like? Is it that complicated? Or is it more straightforward than we make it out to be? We attempt to answer these questions and more. We also talk about an excellent tool, called KnightLab Projects, which helps you tell better stories through interactive elements. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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113 | Transforming Your Teaching with Flipped Classroom Techniques featuring Steve Martinez & Kami
We are excited to welcome Steve Martinez, an experienced teacher and EdTech user, to share his insights on how you can transform the learning experience for students by flipping the classroom. During our discussion, we will delve deeper into the flipped classroom techniques he used, how Steve improved the process, what tools he used, and explore how they can revolutionize the way we approach education and teaching. Steve is a wealth of knowledge, so you don't want to miss this one. Join us as we embark on this informative and thought-provoking journey with Steve Martinez from Kami and discover how flipped classroom techniques can transform the way we teach and learn. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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114 | Tech & Questioning Lenses: A Recipe for Empowering Students ft. Batsheva Frankel & Edpuzzle
In the next episode of the HiTech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Batsheva Frankel, an experienced teacher, edtech user, and podcast host to share her revolutionary lenses of question practice. She has used this practice combined with tech tools for years now to get students to ask better questions and think critically. You won't want to miss this episode! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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115 | Are these Game Changers? The Role of Backchanneling in Education & Kami
Will and Josh discuss the practice of backchanneling, where students are given a separate space to chat or collaborate during class. This can range from a chat room to shared notes. They share their thoughts on whether this practice is helpful or a distraction and also delve into the powerful tool #kami. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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116 | The Ultimate Interview: How Do We Answer the Tough Questions? + FabuLingua & Miro
Will and Josh switch things up and interview each other. We discuss our favorite episodes, experiences in education, personal lives, and more. Over the last three years, we have learned a lot from each other and others. This episode is full of crazy, heartwarming, and informative answers that you won't want to miss. We also share the edtech apps we currently love and how they can be used in education. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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117 | Mastering elearning development: Insights from David Patlut & RetroTools.io
In the next episode of the HiTech Podcast, we are excited to welcome David Patlut! David is an experienced elearning developer who has worked for @CodeAcdemy and @FullstackAcademyOfCode. He has created hundreds of online learning experiences and now shares with us what he has learned over the years about making a good learning experience. He also shares an excellent tool called RetroTools.io! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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118 | How Sophie Youngs' Digital Escape Rooms Are Revolutionizing Education & Google Sites
Check out this captivating episode on how Sophie Young used Digital Escape Rooms to revolutionize education in her context. In this episode, we discover how these innovative escape rooms have transformed the learning experience for students, making education engaging and interactive. Join Sophie Young as she shares her expertise and insights into the world of digital escape rooms, showcasing their impact on student engagement and critical thinking skills. Whether you're an educator, student, or simply curious about the future of education, this episode will inspire you to explore new possibilities in the realm of interactive learning. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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119 | Changing Education with Erica Ehrlich & Tina Lewis: The Power of Commonsense.org!
In this episode, we are joined by Erica Ehrlich and Tina Lewis, ambassadors for commonsense.org. Both have been teaching for years and work together to plant seeds and set off waves of change in education. Specifically, they have been using commonsense.org to help their students think more critically about digital citizenship. You won't want to miss this episode. Their suggestions will change your teaching! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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120 | How We Master the Art of Effective Learning? Discovering Universal Principles & Midjourney
In this episode, Josh and Will discuss what is universal to all good learning. Over the years, they have designed and taught across multiple levels and ages. Those experiences have led them to believe there are some universal things to good learning. Hear their thoughts and how you can use Midjourney to create crazy learning experiences in this episode! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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121 | How to Teach Through Memes ft. Jonathan Libov from Antimatter
This week on the HiTech Podcast, Josh and Will interview Jonathan Libov from Anitmatter. They discuss how Anitmatter helps teachers utilize memes as a teaching tool. Jonathan explains that he sees memes as modern puzzles that encourage critical thinking among students. He believes that memes should be leveraged in teaching and learning, and his app, Antimatter, does exactly that by offering various activity types that can revolutionize the way you teach. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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123 | Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Educational Leadership & Revolutionary AI Tool ID-Assist
In this episode, Josh and Will talk about what makes a good #education #leader. They each have served under multiple leaders and have led in education as well. Over the years they have noticed how each person can lead well in education and share their observations. After that, they talk about a new #ai tool that can massively speed up an #instructionaldesigners work called ID-Assist. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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125 | How to Continually Improve Your Course & the Game Changing Tool: Figma
In this episode, Josh and Will discuss how we can and should continually #improve our #courses. They have seen countless systems set up that don't account for evaluating how a course is doing and whether it is effective or not, so they share how they think it should be done. After that, they finally break into how the tool Figma can be a game changer for education. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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124 | Learning How to be an Education Change Agent with Steven Miletto & Canva
Josh and Will are joined by the legendary Steven Miletto from the Teaching Learning Leading K-12 podcast to talk about everything from #podcasting in #education, being a #change agent, to even the #phillies. Steve has been teaching and changing education for years, he is a wealth of knowledge and you will not want to miss this one! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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122 | Time to Roast Microsoft 365 & Introduce Eleven Labs, the Future of AI Audio
In this episode, Josh and Will finally roast #microsoft365 ! While it is a great tool, there are also many things that could be better, and they need to get those things off their chest. Also, they introduce us to Eleven Labs, a new AI audio generator that could be a huge game changer. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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109 | Opening AI: How AI Can Change the Future of Education For the Better & Curipod
We close out the Opening AI series with a quick chat on what education might look like in the future now that AI is here to stay. Then, as though the future of education with AI is already here, we talk about Curipod! An awesome app that's combining student engagement with Generative AI. You have to check it out. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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108 | Opening AI: Will AI replace teachers?! featuring Joel Kupperstein of Learning A-Z
The HiTech Podcast is thrilled to have Joel Kupperstein join us to answer the question, "Will AI replace teachers?!" Marketing teams worldwide are suggesting that AI is the downfall of human workers. We think that they're wrong, and that there's more to it than that. Joel is the Senior Vice President of Product Strategy at Learning A-Z, and we think his experience as an educator and as a leader in the field of education provide keen insights into this debate. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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107 | Opening AI: How to Write a ChatGPT Prompt & MidJourney / Adobe Firefly
Let's start writing! Just Googling something is fairly simple these days, but ChatGPTing is not quite there. Many folks don't know how to make the most of the AI bots that are popping up everywhere. Listen to our conversation about HOW to actually ask ChatGPT a question and get the most out of AI. Then, we'll discuss MidJourney and Adobe Firefly as two AI image generators. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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106 | Opening AI: Helping Teachers Teach & Learners Learn with MySchoolAI
Continuing the Opening AI Series, we feature Steve Howse and Harry Stiles of MySchoolAI! Their tool and community is focused on cultivating the Large Language Model behind ChatGPT to elevate the teaching and learning world. Their current tools will reduce the burden on teachers to create lesson plans, reports, and many other repeatable tasks in their teaching process; but their future tool, the tutoring concept, will focus on elevating the learning experience. Not a cheat, not a plagiarism tool, but an actual AI tutor who can coach the learner through the activity at hand so that they learn it in an individualized method. Wow! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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105 | Opening AI: Deciphering ChatGPT & Notion AI
Episode 105 begins a five episode series where we're taking on AI! This episode will set a lot of the tone and lay out the definitions needed to make it through this wacky, ever-evolving world we're in. What's an LLM? What is ChatGPT? Why do we hear all of these new terms and ideas? Tune in for AI 101. Then, Josh brings us Notion AI, his favorite tech assistant. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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104 | Mark at FabuLingua
Back with another interview! Josh and Will chat with Mark Begert of FabuLingua. This platform aims to revolutionize language learning in the elementary learning space, and hopefully beyond. Utilizing leading language acquisition theories, and real-life experience, Mark and Leslie Begert co-founded the FabuLingua after seeing the technique behind it revolutionize language learning for their children. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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103 | Productivity Tech Tips & Atomic Search for Canvas
Josh and Will love tech. We use it in almost everything we do. Tune in for some quick tips and general tomfoolery about your every day tools that could be better. Like, copying and pasting: did you know there's an even better way to do it? Tune in! Then, Josh offers up Atomic Jolt's tool Atomic Search for Canvas. It's pretty much installing Google directly into your Canvas instance. Find anything, anywhere. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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102 | The Roastery: Articulate & kanopy
Turn the temps up: time to roast! On the grill this time is Articulate, the premier provider of eLearning software. They have tools like Rise 360 and Storyline 360. After our roast, we offer up kanopy on a silver platter. This platform provides free movies to higher education institutions and libraries. It's a great tool to provide real cinema to your learners without any fees or legal concerns. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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