EdTech Essentials with Monica Burns - Strategies for the Age of AI
Dr. Monica Burns is an edtech and curriculum consultant, former New York City public school teacher, and founder of ClassTechTips.
She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful technology integration. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com and Easy EdTech Podcast help educators place “tasks before apps” by promoting deeper learning with technology.
Monica’s latest book is EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI, 2nd Edition (ASCD & ISTE, 2024).
We discuss:
- The biggest challenges in education the past 3 years
- How to get to the heart of AI and what makes it meaningful
- How students and educators can develop an AI mindset
- Becoming a trusted source as an educator
- What’s now possible in education?
- Navigating online spaces effectively
- Generating ideas and resources with AI
- Assessment — checking for understanding and pivoting instruction
- Interesting voices on AI: Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier (The Promises and Perils of AI in Education), Joy Buolamwini (Unmasking AI), Ethan Mollick (Co-Intelligence)
- Favorite resources for teachers to learn more about AI
Find EdTech Essentials, 2nd Edition from ASCD or wherever you get your books. Learn more about Monica and all of her books at https://classtechtips.com.
Connect with today’s guest
Listen to Monica’s Easy EdTech Podcast or connect with her on social media:
- https://classtechtips.com/category/podcast/
- Twitter.com/classtechtips
- Facebook.com/classtechtips
- Pinterest.com/classtechtips
- Instagram.com/classtechtips
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaaburns/
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn
I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Monica Burns
I help make #EdTech easier — blog + books + podcast + club — Find it all: https://t.co/wnbfKM2Wsy — Want to work together? Let’s chat! hello@classtechtips.com
