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About The Show

The #TechItUpTalk Podcast aspires to educate, inform, and inspire educators from teachers to school leaders on tips, tools, and resources to support the integration of technology into classroom instruction. Technology is continuing to evolve in our society and it impacts our daily interactions with each other, the way we teach and our students learning experiences. Therefore, the #TechItUpTalk Podcast is honored to learn, support and develop educators with the implementation of technology integration.

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Episodes

Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter in Tech with Jeanette Washington, M.Ed.

In episode 12 of #TechItUpTalk, tune into a discussion about dyslexia and technology with Jeannette Washington M.Ed., author of Technical Difficulties: Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter in Tech. This discussion highlights challenges and potential supports for students and professionals with dyslexia as well as brings awareness to dyslexia as a narrative for opportunities in the technology industry.

#LeadershipMatters: A Call for Education Leaders to Embrace Technology

In Episode 11 of the #TechItUpTalk Podcast, tune into a discussion about the need for more education leaders to embrace technology as a part of their leadership practice with Dr. Travis Taylor and John Amenson.

Leveraging Technology to Support English Learners with Special Guest

In Episode 10 of #TechItUpTalk, tune into a discussion about leveraging technology to support English language learners with campus administrator, Ms. Elena Silva-Leal, and instructional technologist, Ms. Michele Herod and Arelys Barreto.

Teaching with Technology During the Pandemic with Tabitha Delley

In Episode 9 of #TechItUpTalk, tune into a discussion with Tabitha Delley, a middle school math teacher who leverages technology to support her instruction and also shares challenges she’s faced and how she finds creative ways to make an impact with her students.

Embracing Technology as a Part of Leadership Practices with Dr. Sharon

In Episode 8 of the #TechItUpTalk Podcast, tune into a discussion about school leaders embracing technological leadership into a new normal with Dr. Sharon H. Porter. Listen as she shares her experience in transitioning to virtual learning and provides tips and best practices for other educational leaders.

Engaging Students During Synchronous Instruction with John Amenson & Chris Marshall

In Episode 6 of the #TechItUpTalk Podcast, learn about Google Chrome extensions that educators should have in their digital toolbox that will enhance your instructional practices.

Chrome Extensions for Educators to Support Instructional Practices

Leveraging Screencasting for Virtual Instruction with Dr. Mac

Leveraging Technology to Promote Literacy Lois Barker

In Episode 6 of the #TechItUpTalk Podcast, learn about Google Chrome extensions that educators should have in their digital toolbox that will enhance your instructional practices.

In Episode 5 of #TechItUpTalk, learn about the power of screencasting when teaching in a virtual environment. In addition, listen to a review of three popular screencasting apps with pros, cons and best practices for teachers who are navigating their way through this digital journey of teaching virtually.

In Episode 4 of #TechItUpTalk, tune into a discussion with Lois Barker, from Read Tech Write, on leveraging technology to promote literacy into instructional practices.

Elementary School Leaders Embracing the Transition to Virtual Learning

In Episode 3 of #TechItUpTalk, listen to elementary school leaders as they discuss their challenges and lessons learned in transitioning their campus to virtual learning as they prepare for new beginnings for the start of the new school year.

Embracing Technology as a part of Leadership Practices with Dainelle Wallace and Rosa Hernandez

In Episode 2 of #TechItUpTalk, listen to school leaders as they discuss their experience and challenges in transitioning to virtual learning as leaders and the essential need to embrace technology as a part of their leadership practices.

Lesson Learned from a Rapid Transition into Virtual Instruction with John Amenson and Trashona Walker

In Episode 1 of #TechItUpTalk, listen to instructional technologists share experiences, from their lens, about the rapid transition into virtual instructional as well as provide tips and best practices for the start of a new school year during this unprecedented time.