Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns

Strategies for Keeping Student Thinking at the Center of AI with Crystal Uhiren - 386

In this episode, I chat with Crystal Uhiren, an instructional technology facilitator and certified Apple Learning Coach, about keeping student thinking at the center of A

10 Classroom Book Study Ideas for Any Subject - 385

In this episode, I share ten classroom book study ideas that use AI to support reading experiences from start to finish. You'll also hear how AI-powered tools can help yo

How Jotform Is Making Forms Accessible for Everyone with Alper Donmez - Bonus Episode with Jotform

In this episode, I chat with Alper Donmez, VP of Quality Assurance at Jotform, about how the platform is building accessibility into every layer of the form creation and

The Science of Lesson Planning in the Age of AI with Lori Cohen - 384

In this episode, I chat with Lori Cohen, education consultant, coach, and author of The Science of Lesson Planning, about what the science of lesson planning looks like i

How to Build a Back-to-School Writing Routine Students Love - Bonus Episode with WeWillWrite

In this episode, I chat with Erlend Klouman Høiner, a former teacher and co-founder of WeWillWrite, and Bonnie Watson, a fourth grade language arts teacher, about making

One of My Favorite Ways to Introduce AI Images - 383

In this episode, I share one of my favorite ways to introduce AI images with a quick "guess the prompt" activity I've used with thousands of educators in workshops and we

Practical Ways to Increase Father Engagement at Your School with Dr. Deborah Higdon and Dr. Chacko Abraham - 382

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Deborah Higdon and Dr. Chacko Abraham about father engagement and how schools can intentionally engage fathers to build stronger school c

Using AI in the Reading Classroom (Or Anytime Students Are Reading)- 381

In this episode, I share practical ways to use AI to support student readers across content areas and in the reading classroom, from creating audio companions to designin

What is Vibe Coding? A Quick Intro and 5 Ideas for Educators - 380

In this episode, I share a quick introduction to vibe coding and five websites I recently built with the help of AI. You'll also hear how I used Claude, Gemini, and Googl

Mixing and Matching EdTech Tools for Student Projects with Heidi Samuelson - 379

In this episode, I chat with Heidi Samuelson, instructional technology coach for two elementary schools in Tennessee, about how to mix and match EdTech tools for stronger

How AI Can Create Instructional Coherence for Districts - Bonus Episode with Renaissance

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance, about instructional coherence and how AI can help connect the assessment, curriculum,

AI Prompts for Families: 10 Easy Ways to Get Started - 378

In this episode, I share ten easy-to-use AI prompts for families to try for everyday activities, from planning day trips and creating bedtime stories to helping with home

How AI Can Support Educator Wellness and Emotional Intelligence with Sheila Dokken - 377

In this episode, I chat with Sheila Dokken, Coordinator of Prevention and Safety for a large district in Minnesota, about how AI can support educator wellness and emotion

How to Host a Virtual Book Study That Teachers Actually Love- 376

In this episode, I share practical tips for hosting a virtual book study that feels supportive, focused, and doable for busy educators. You'll also hear strategies for ch

Coaching Strategies for AI Conversations with Educators with Melinda Glowacki - 375

In this episode, I chat with Melinda Glowacki, a supervisor at the UCI School of Education, about leading meaningful coaching discussions with educators around AI integra

4 Chatbot Strategies for Teachers Who Want Better Results from AI - 374

In this episode, I share four chatbot strategies for teachers to go beyond basic prompts and get more meaningful results. You'll also hear how to assign a role, refine re

My Favorite Quick Google Slides Tips - 373

In this episode, I share my favorite Google Slides for teachers tips, from customizing layouts to creating interactive lessons. You'll also hear tips on using speaker not

AI in Special Education: Student Voices, Real Stories, and Practical Strategies with Dr. Gina Tesoriero - 372

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Gina Tesoriero, a researcher and former middle school special education teacher, about how AI tools like ChatGPT can serve as powerful su

Quick Strategies for Making Classroom Infographics with AI -371

In this episode, I share how to use AI tools to quickly create classroom infographics that make complex information easier for students to understand. You'll also hear ab

9 EdTech Activities to Celebrate the First Day of Summer - 370

In this episode, I share fun and engaging first day of summer activities for classroom celebrations, from interactive music activities to AI-generated designs. You'll als