EdTech Bites Podcast
by Gabriel Carrillo
EdTech Bites is a Podcast about all things EdTech and Food hosted by Gabriel Carrillo. He interviews teachers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the latest trends in educational technology. Many times, while sharing a meal together. So subscribe, tell a friend or colleague, and remember that great conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen Provecho!
Episodes
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Ep. 308 | When EdTech Goes Wrong Witth Betzabé Orenos
This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio, creators of durable classroom headsets designed by educators to survive real student use. Stop wasting your school budget replacing cheap headphones every year and head to TWTAudio.com to hear the difference. Ever watched a video link break right as you hit...
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Ep. 307 | How To Podcast Without The Burnout w/ Steve Martinez and Sophie Youngs
Today’s episode is sponsored by WeVideo, the interactive video platform for educators. With WeVideo, you can easily assign projects, collaborate in real-time, and embed interactive questions into your videos to boost classroom engagement. Meet students where they are and develop crucial...
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Ep. 306 | How One Microphone Can Improve Student Public Speaking w/ Tambra Clark
Today’s episode is sponsored by WeVideo, the interactive video platform for educators. With WeVideo, you can easily assign projects, collaborate in real-time, and embed interactive questions into your videos to boost classroom engagement. Meet students where they are and develop crucial...
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Ep. 305 | How To Fix Student Disengagement In One Day w/ Jon Arguello
This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio, creators of durable classroom headsets designed by educators to survive real student use. Stop wasting your school budget replacing cheap headphones every year and head to TWTAudio.com to hear the difference. In this episode, I’m joined by former school…
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Ep. 304 | Why Your Strict Reading Rules Are Backfiring With Dr. Sawsan Jaber
Today’s episode is sponsored by WeVideo, the interactive video platform for educators. With WeVideo, you can easily assign projects, collaborate in real-time, and embed interactive questions into your videos to boost classroom engagement. Meet students where they are and develop crucial...
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Ep. 303 | Stop Dictating Answers and Start Building AI Agents w/ Sharo Dickerson
This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio, creators of durable classroom headsets designed by educators to survive real student use. Stop wasting your school budget replacing cheap headphones every year and head to TWTAudio.com to hear the difference. In this episode recorded at ISTE 2026, Sharo...
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Ep. 302 | Beginning Of The Year Keynote: Stop October Burnout With This 3-Step Check
Are you setting yourself up for October burnout before the school year even begins? In this annual Beginning of the Year Keynote, I’m breaking down the three massive traps holding educators back and how to fix them with a practical reality check. In this episode, you will learn: Why chasing a...
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Ep. 301 | 3 Steps to Hook Distracted Students w/ Tara Martin
Engagement isn't about flashy tools, it is about the hook. When students feel connected to a topic, they retain more and take ownership of their learning. In this episode, I sit down with Tara Martin to explore how commercial modeling agency secrets can revolutionize literacy and content delivery...
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Ep. 300 | The 3 Big Mistakes I Made Over 300 Episodes And The Future
This is it! Episode 300! Hitting episode 300 meant looking in the mirror, literally and figuratively. After nine years, 100 pounds down, and hundreds of conversations, I am opening up about the biggest mistakes I made along the way. From fighting imposter syndrome to dumping the illusion of...
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Ep. 299 | Why This Ex-Rockstar Audio Engineer Built Student-Proof Headsets w/ Mark Howlett
This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio, creators of durable classroom headsets designed by educators to survive real student use. Stop wasting your school budget replacing cheap headphones every year and head to TWTAudio.com to hear the difference. Tired of watching your school tech budget get...
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Ep. 298 | 3 Big Lies High School Seniors Believe
High school graduation brings intense pressure to have the next decade completely mapped out by the time graduates walk the stage. In this episode, I tear down the three biggest myths the Class of 2026 is believing right now regarding career paths, college majors, and life after high school. If…
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Ep. 297 | Most Assignments Were Broken Even Before AI w/ Annie Kim Sytsma
This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio. Are your students dealing with broken headsets, poor audio quality, or unreliable microphones at moments that matter most? TWT Audio was built for educators, by educators, designing headsets specifically for real classroom environments, durable enough to...
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Ep. 296 | The Hidden Problem With AI In Education W/ Ken Shelton
This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio. Are your students dealing with broken headsets, poor audio quality, or unreliable microphones at moments that matter most? TWT Audio was built for educators, by educators, designing headsets specifically for real classroom environments, durable enough to...
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Ep. 295 | 115 AI Tools Later w/ Eric Curts
This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio. Are your students dealing with broken headsets, poor audio quality, or unreliable microphones at moments that matter most? TWT Audio was built for educators, by educators, designing headsets specifically for real classroom environments, durable enough to...
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Ep. 294 | Why Embarrassing Moments Make Better Teachers w/ Jen Casa-Todd
This episode is sponsored by Teq. One of the biggest challenges in schools right now is capacity. Educators are asked to do more, often with new tools, and very little support. Teq helps by combining classroom technology like SMART Boards and STEM resources with professional learning that…
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Ep. 293 | Why Cheap Headsets Are Actually Costing You More w/ Alan Sherbourne
This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio. TWT Audio was built for educators, by educators, designing headsets specifically for real classroom environments, durable enough to last, and comfortable for all-day use. With over 5 million headsets and headphones sold, schools trust TWT because they just...
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Ep. 292 | From Classroom To EdTech And Back Again w/ Amy Storer
This episode is sponsored by Teq. One of the biggest challenges in schools right now is capacity. Educators are asked to do more, often with new tools, and very little support. Teq helps by combining classroom technology like SMART Boards and STEM resources with professional learning that…
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Ep. 291 | Why AI Checkers Keep Failing Teachers w/ Brittanie Payne
In this episode, Instructional Technology Coach Brittanie Payne joins the conversation to unpack AI detection, academic honesty, and classroom assessment in the age of generative AI. From unreliable AI checkers to redesigning assignments and prioritizing process over product, this discussion…
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Ep. 290 | The 3 Ingredients of Authentic Assessment w/ Rachel Lemansky
This episode is sponsored by Teq. One of the biggest challenges in schools right now is capacity. Educators are asked to do more, often with new tools, and very little support. Teq helps by combining classroom technology like SMART Boards and STEM resources with professional learning that…
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Ep. 289 | Will AI Kill Critical Thinking? Carl Hooker’s 6 Predictions For 2026
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It’s the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 288| How To Go From Stuck to Unstoppable With Barbara Bray
This episode is sponsored by Teq. One of the biggest challenges in schools right now is capacity. Educators are asked to do more, often with new tools, and very little support. Teq helps by combining classroom technology like SMART Boards and STEM resources with professional learning that…
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Ep. 287 | Why AI Fails The Sniff Test With Scott Nunes
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It’s the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 286 | The Fix Your School Culture Needs With Mandy Froehlich
This episode is sponsored by Teq. One of the biggest challenges in schools right now is capacity. Educators are asked to do more, often with new tools, and very little support. Teq helps by combining classroom technology like SMART Boards and STEM resources with professional learning that…
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Ep. 285 | 3 Simple Changes to Avoid Teaching on Autopilot in 2026
Happy New Year! We’re officially in 2026. Teaching on autopilot feels efficient until it drains energy from the classroom. This episode breaks down three simple changes to reset instruction, set healthy AI boundaries, and bring intention back to the second semester. And if you’re looking to start...
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Ep. 284 | What Frankenstein Gets Right About AI in Schools w/ Brett Salakas
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 283 | Revolutionizing Education: South Africa's Bold Move with AI and Robotics
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 282 | Why Male Teachers Second-Guess Every Move
This episode explores the quiet, constant tension male teachers experience when trying to build authentic relationships with students. From hugs to high-fives, what feels natural for many female educators often feels risky or off-limits for their male colleagues. We also dive into Texas Senate…
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Ep. 281 | Why Most Teachers Get Student Voice Totally Wrong
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 280 | Don't Start a Drone Club Until You Hear This w/ Frankie Baker
Hear that? That's the sound of STEM careers taking off. Meet CoDrone EDU from Robolink — the drone made for classrooms and competitions and the sponsor for this episode. It's safe, durable, and fixable — with no FAA license or assembly required to fly and help every student feel more confident in…
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Ep. 279 | ClassDojo Deep Dive: From Dojo Points to Dojo Power Moves w/ Miranda Ketcham
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 278 | UDL, Bagels, And Barbecue: Designing Lessons That Fit All Learners w/ Kyle Niemis
What do gluten-free chips, high-protein bagels, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have in common? They're all about meeting everyone's needs, and that's exactly what former middle school teacher turned tech coach Kyle Niemis is passionate about. In this episode, we break down the real...
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Ep. 277 | Human First: Teaching Smarter Using AI Optimism w/ Becky Keene
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 276 | Smarter Schools With AI Data: Doowii's Big Idea w/ Ben Dodson
This episode is sponsored by Doowii. Doowii brings all of your district's data together. When data is scattered across systems and buried in outdated reports, it's hard to turn that data into action. Doowii connects your SIS, LMS, assessments, staffing, financial data, and more into one secure,...
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Ep. 275 | If Not You, Then Who? Creating AI Moments That Stick with Kristen Brooks
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 274 | 2025-2026 Beginning Of The Year Keynote
What do your classroom and sourdough bread have in common? In this inspiring keynote episode, we explore how patience, preparation, and purposeful pedagogy are the secret ingredients to a thriving school year. From pro tips on using ChatGPT and Google Gemini in the classroom to mindset shifts…
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Ep. 273 | Free99 For Districts: Scaling ClassDojo Beyond Elementary w/ Chad Stevens
Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls.…
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Ep. 272 | Stations: The Secret Ingredient To Differentiation w/ Melanie Rhode and Bernadette Zamora
This episode is sponsored by MagicSchool AI. With over 6 million users worldwide, MagicSchool offers more than 80 educator-friendly tools that support everything from AI literacy instruction to smarter lesson planning. To learn more and get started, visit www.magicschool.ai. Differentiation…
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Ep. 271 | How To Run A School Makerspace With Cari Orts
This episode is sponsored by MagicSchool AI. With over 6 million users worldwide, MagicSchool offers more than 80 educator-friendly tools that support everything from AI literacy instruction to smarter lesson planning. To learn more and get started, visit www.magicschool.ai. What does it really...
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Ep. 270 | Debunking The Myths of STEM, Coding, and Gaming w/ Kathryn Hofman
This episode is sponsored by MagicSchool AI. With over 6 million users worldwide, MagicSchool offers more than 80 educator-friendly tools that support everything from AI literacy instruction to smarter lesson planning. To learn more and get started, visit www.magicschool.ai. Think coding is just...
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Ep. 269 | Using MagicSchool AI For Planning and AI Literacy with Jeni Long
This episode is sponsored by MagicSchool AI. With over 6 million users worldwide, MagicSchool offers more than 80 educator-friendly tools that support everything from AI literacy instruction to smarter lesson planning. To learn more and get started, visit www.magicschool.ai. In this special…
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Ep. 268 | 3 Things To Do at the End of the School Year (That Future You Will Thank You For)
Today's episode is sponsored by my book, "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons." Pick up your copy and get inspired for next school year...this summer! In this short and smoothie-fueled episode (yes, I'm sipping on a chocolate, peanut butter, and banana...
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Ep. 267 | Why You Should Attend The Elementary Technology Conference w/ Jeannine Freeman
What do flip-flops, beachfront views, and cutting-edge edtech have in common? They're all part of the Elementary Technology Conference in Galveston, Texas! In this episode, Jeannine Freeman from TCEA joins us to dish on why this event is a must for educators looking to blend sunshine with...
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Ep. 266 | I Have the Runs... in ASL: Language, Laughter & Lessons with Melanie Cochrill
This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started,...
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Ep. 265 | Pro Tips To Help You Rock Your First Conference w/ Courtney Deadman
This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started,...
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Ep. 264 | Why Educators Need Each Other w/ Heather Brantley
This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started,...
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Ep. 263 | Beyond Copy + Paste: Building AI Literacy in Today's Students With Ron Madison
This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started,...
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Ep. 262 | The AI Blueprint: Planning For AI In Education With Karle Delo
This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started,...
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Ep. 261 | Knowt: Spend More Time Interacting And Less Time Preparing w/ Abheek Pandoh
This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started,...
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Ep. 260 | It Takes 10 Years To Get Started: The Hustle w/ Jorge Valenzuela, Jean Darnell, And Andre Daughty
This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. What does it take to go from passionate educator to sought-after speaker? At TCEA 2025, I sat down with three incredible presenters to talk about their journey to success, the hustle behind…
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Ep. 259 | Crayons & Content: Why Creativity In The Classroom Matters With Monica Roach
This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. Is creativity vanishing from our classrooms? With the pressure to cover content, many teachers feel like there's no time for creative exploration. But what if creativity and content didn't…
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About this show
EdTech Bites is a Podcast about all things EdTech and Food hosted by Gabriel Carrillo. He interviews teachers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the latest trends in educational technology. Many times, while sharing a meal together. So subscribe, tell a friend or colleague, and remember that great conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen Provecho!
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Gabriel Carrillo