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The Connected Educator
by Kate Freels, Miranda Felton, Janie Islas, and Melissa Shaw
Welcome to The Connected Educator, where we empower educators to harness the power of technology in the classroom. Join us as we delve into dynamic discussions with leading experts, unveiling innovative strategies and invaluable insights. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your journey, tune in to discover practical tips, transformative tools, and cutting-edge trends shaping the future of education. Get ready to inspire and ignite your classroom with the limitless possibilities of educational technology!
Episodes
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Episode 15: EOY Video Showdown!
In this exciting episode of The Connected Educator, Janie and Miranda face off in an electrifying battle of the video tools: Adobe Express Video versus Google Vids! Who will emerge victorious in this epic showdown? Tune in to find out! 🤩Plus, we share inspiring ideas for end-of-year video…
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Episode 14: Best of Spring CUE 2025
Join us for a lively discussion about our favorite sessions from the Spring CUE conference! Joined by special guests Jackson Shaad, Engagement Manager at Adobe, and Stephanie Sumarna, EdTech & Innovation Coach at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Together, we share our top tips and...
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Episode 13: It's March! Reduce the Madness
Hey there, fabulous educators! 🌟 We all know that March can be a bit of a challenge, am I right? So, in this episode, we are shifting our focus to some of our absolute favorite, super fun, and easy-to-use tech tools to use in your personal time that can totally lighten your load, ease that…
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Episode 12: Podcasting in Education, Empowering Student Voice
In this episode of The Connected Educator, we explore how podcasting can transform your classroom into a hub of creativity, collaboration, and communication. Whether you’re looking for new ways to amplify student voice or seeking an engaging, real-world project for your learners, podcasting is a...
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Episode 11: Hour of Code
In this episode, we’re excited to chat about the annual Hour of Code event and share some of our favorite coding activities that we enjoy doing with students, both with devices and unplugged. Plus, be sure to catch our interview with Jacob Martinez, the founder and CEO of The Digital NEST. This...
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Episode 10: Digital Citizenship
How familiar are you with digital citizenship? Join us and put your knowledge to the test with our trivia game! In this episode, we’ll explore the various aspects of digital citizenship, why it matters, and how you can share this important topic with your students. Resources: Our Newsletter ,...
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🎙️Back in Action!
Welcome back to The Connected Educator! We're excited to introduce our newest co-host, Melissa Shaw, who joins us to complete our team of four! In this episode, we’re diving into practical strategies to save you time and make your teaching more engaging, effective, and joyful.Join us as we…
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End of Year Activity Ideas and Memorable Moments
Send us a textAre you looking for some fun tech-infused activities to wrap-up this school year with your students? Look no further! In this episode, Kate, Janie and Miranda each share their favorite end-of-year activity. Whether it's a digital memory book made in Book Creator, a social...
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Episode 7: Best of Spring CUE 2024
Join us as six tech coaches reconvene after attending the Spring CUE conference. In this episode, we each highlight our favorite sessions, offering insights into cutting-edge teaching techniques and the latest educational technology for your classrooms. Whether you missed the event or are...
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Episode 6: Screencastify your Teaching
Send us a textLooking for one simple tool to boost student engagement? Join us as we delve into the world of Screencastify, our favorite screen recording tool! In our interview with Shaun Conway from Screencastify, we discuss how this tool can foster flipped classrooms, personalized learning...
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Episode 5: Stop Motion Animation
Send us a textSpark creativity & ignite learning with Stop Motion Animation! This episode explodes with practical tips and heart-warming anecdotes from one of PVUSD's leading innovators, Katryn Bermudez. Discover:How this magic tool works in ANY subject (Math? History? You name it!)Easy-to-follow...
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Episode 4: AI in the Classroom
Send us a textWe sit down with the ever-knowledgeable Stephanie Sumarna and Elizabeth Shaw of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to get their take on the educational implications of Artificial Intelligence and the recent boom of generative AI tools like ChatGPT. We talk about the history…
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Episode 3: The Power of Piper
Send us a textJoin us as we explore the impact and excitement surrounding Piper Computer Kits. In this installment, we sit down with industry experts, educators, and young tech enthusiasts to talk about the positive impact these kits have on students' critical thinking skills, teamwork, and…
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Episode 2: Adobe Express with Martin Cisneros
Send us a textThe PVUSD Tech ToSAs interview Martin Cisneros, Adobe Educational Leader, to talk about the awesome powers of Adobe Express as a free tool for showcasing student creativity. This episode's tech tip is all about our favorite keyboard shortcuts!
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Episode 1: Meet the ToSAs
Send us a textIn Episode One of the Connected Educator we introduce our hosts (Janie, Kate and Miranda) and tell you how technology has inspired us as teachers. Highlights include: a clip of 5th graders singing about littering to the tune of "Michael Jackson's Beat It", how Janie used Google...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Connected Educator, where we empower educators to harness the power of technology in the classroom. Join us as we delve into dynamic discussions with leading experts, unveiling innovative strategies and invaluable insights. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your journey, tune in to discover practical tips, transformative tools, and cutting-edge trends shaping the future of education. Get ready to inspire and ignite your classroom with the limitless possibilities of educational technology!
HOSTED BY
Kate Freels, Miranda Felton, Janie Islas, and Melissa Shaw
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Welcome to The Connected Educator, where we empower educators to harness the power of technology in the classroom. Join us as we delve into dynamic discussions with leading experts, unveiling innovative strategies and invaluable insights. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your...
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The Connected Educator is created and hosted by Kate Freels, Miranda Felton, Janie Islas, and Melissa Shaw.
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