In this episode, I share how educators can keep up with AI in education without feeling overwhelmed with my AI in Education Membership. You’ll also hear about curated AI tools, ready-to-use resources, and flexible learning options designed to fit into a busy educator’s schedule. Tune into to learn how to stay ahead of AI trends, access expert-vetted strategies, and earn professional learning certificates with my AI in Education Membership!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/05/20/keep-up-with-ai-320/

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How to Keep Up with AI in Education Without Feeling Overwhelmed - 320

In this episode, I chat with Jessica Cabeen, speaker, author, and education leader, about digital communication best practices for educators. You'll also hear strategies for setting boundaries, ensuring clarity, and using technology effectively to communicate with colleagues and families. Tune in for actionable tips to improve digital communication and reduce overwhelm in your daily workflow!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/05/13/digital-communication-best-practices-319/

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Digital Communication Best Practices Every Educator Should Know with Jessica Cabeen - 319

In this episode, I share oodles  of creative and tech-infused summer reading activities to help kids stay engaged with reading over the summer. You'll also hear tips on using digital tools like audiobooks, book trailers, and virtual book clubs to make summer reading fun and interactive. If you want to inspire young readers and provide families with easy-to-implement strategies, this episode has you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/05/06/summer-reading-activities-318/

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Fun and Creative Summer Reading Activities for All Ages - 318

In this episode, I shared tech-infused ideas for end-of-year celebrations!  We explore virtual field trips, AI-powered field days, digital memory books, and more.  If you want to make your year-end celebration exciting and memorable, this episode is for you!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/29/year-end-celebration-317/

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Creative Year-End Celebration Ideas - 317

In this episode, Dr. Ken Scheel, Founder and CEO of KEVA Planks, and Associate Principal Whitney Beck join for a conversation about blending hands-on learning with digital tools to cultivate essential future-ready skills in students. You'll also hear examples of how screen-free activities like building with KEVA Planks promote problem-solving and collaboration across subjects. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for incorporating tactile learning into your digital classroom to boost student engagement and skill development!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/25/hands-on-learning-bonus-2/

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How to Bring Hands-On Learning into a Digital Classroom - Bonus Episode with KEVA Planks

In this episode, I chat with Instructional Technology Integration Specialist Michelle Manning about how educators can boost creativity in the classroom by fostering innovation and curiosity. You'll also hear practical strategies for integrating technology, encouraging student-led learning, and creating an environment where creativity thrives. If you want to inspire your students to think outside the box and bring more creativity into your teaching, this episode has you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/22/boost-creativity-316/

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Quick Ways to Boost Creativity with Michelle Manning - 316

In this episode, I share creative and tech-friendly educational summer activities to keep kids learning and exploring all season long. You'll also hear about fun ways to spark curiosity, from making digital photo journals to taking virtual field trips. If you want to help students and families stay engaged and inspired during summer break, this episode is for you!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/15/educational-summer-activities-315/

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The Best Tech Tools for Educational Summer Activities - 315

In this episode, I share an overview of NotebookLM, a powerful AI tool from Google that enables educators to transform documents into personalized AI-generated resources for students. You'll also hear about practical ways teachers can use NotebookLM, from creating audio versions of conference notes to generating unit study materials. Tune in to discover how you can leverage AI technology to enhance your educational workflow and create engaging content for students!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/08/overview-of-notebooklm-314/

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Quick Overview of NotebookLM with Teacher Tips - 314

In this episode, I welcome back author, literacy advocate, and Founder of Dewey, Pam Allyn, to the podcast to chat about the power of storytelling in building literacy skills. You'll also hear insights into how digital tools, including AI, are changing how children engage with stories and how to balance online and offline literacy experiences. Tune in for expert strategies teachers can use to foster authentic storytelling and literacy development in their classrooms.

Show notes:  https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/04/storytelling-and-literacy-bonus/

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The Power of Storytelling and Literacy Skills in a Digital World  - Bonus Episode with Dewey

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/04/01/google-tools-313/

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Favorite Google Tools and Tips for Educators with Dr. Desiree Alexander - 313

Monica Burns from the popular EdTech blog ClassTechTips brings you teaching
strategies, tips and activity ideas. Each podcast focuses on how to make EdTech
integration easy with a shout out to favorite EdTech tools for classrooms.
Monica provides actionable, relevant tips for teachers so you can make this
school year the best one yet! Join author, speaker, and blogger, Dr. Monica
Burns for an EdTech podcast that helps take the stress out of integrating
education technology into your classroom.

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