In this episode, I'm joined by Jeff Bradbury to discuss Teachercast, Jeff's site and podcast all for tech coaches. We're both going to be in Philly for ISTE 2019 so he also lets us know where to get the best Cheesesteaks. Buen provecho!

In this third installment of a four part series named, "Getting Ready For Testing", I chat with Wes Ryan all about digital learning menus. We park it at Taza Coffee House in San Antonio, set up shop outside, and record while taking advantage of the perfect weather. He's got a lot to say about learning menus including how to get started. So tune in to see how to give your students more choice and autonomy in your class with learning menus.

This is part 2 of a 4 part series, "Getting Ready For Testing". In this episode, I chat with Lauren Snyder to discuss Digital Breakouts and or course, corn tortillas! We discuss what a digital breakout is, how to get started on one, and the pedagogy behind them. Tune in and check it out for yourself! Buen Provecho! Lauren works as an Instructional Technology Specialist in NEISD and is passionate about breaking down barriers and crushing norms in education. She is married and has two small children (HELP) and in her free time (haha) she enjoys pretending she's an international musical sensation. You're welcome.

In this part 1 of a 4 part series titled "Getting Ready For Testing Season", I'm joined by Brad Cloud to discuss, flipping the classroom. We do this while we chow down on some Mexican Food at Alamo Cafe here in San Antonio. Check this out to hear how you can flip your classroom to get your students ready for high-stakes testing. Buen Provecho! Brad has been involved with Texas public education since 1993. He has taught in varying capacities on the elementary, middle and high school levels. He currently coordinates instructional technology as well as library services for South San Antonio ISD in San Antonio, Texas.

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Sam Fecich to discuss must have apps for pre-service teachers. In addition, Sam tells us about one of her favorite family restaurants. This is a must-listen for pre-service teachers to have ready to go for day 1 in the classroom. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe!

In this episode, I'm joined by two good friends, Chad and Jordan. We discuss our big takeaways from TCEA as well as our favorite show, The Office. It's both insightful and silly. Check it out and make sure to follow both of them on Twitter. Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I chat with Heather Miller about the ups and downs of Seesaw (get it?!). We do this while dining of only the finest Raising Cane's fried chicken. What's not to like? Seesaw and fried chicken?! Check it out and make sure you subscribe, write a review, and tell a friend! Buen provecho!

In this part 2 of a special 2 part FETC presenter series, I chat with JD Ferries-Rowe to discuss how Makerspaces are bringing creativity back into the classroom. He's well versed in the ways of the Makerspaces so be prepared to get some great ideas from him. If you're going to be attending FETC later this week, make sure you check out his sessions on creativity and student-based problem solving.

Happy New Year! In the first episode of a two part FETC series, I chat with Sylvia Martinez, co-author of Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom. We discuss the importance of tinkering in the classroom, her presentations at FETC, and food. Make sure you follow Sylvia on Twitter and check out her books. If you are planning on attending FETC, check out her sessions and chat with her afterwards. Sylvia Martinez Website Silvia Martinez Twitter Invent To Learn Website As an added bonus, I'll be giving away a physical copy of Sylvia's latest book Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom to a lucky listener. To enter, all you have to do is send a tweet out about the podcast with the #edtechbites and make sure to tag both Sylvia and myself. At the end of the month, I'll randomly choose a winner and send them a copy of the book. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend about the podcast. Great conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen provecho!

In this episode, I chat with the founder of the Winward Academy, Dr. Jennifer Winward. We discuss how virtual tutoring has transformed how and when students learn. She's a San Diego native as well and listen to hear what she has to say about her favorite cuisine from her worldwide travels, including flour vs. corn tortillas. Don't forget to tell a friend, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or whatever podcast platform you get your podcast from. Buen Provecho!

In this special 2 for 1 episode, I chat with Rachel Simic about the AIE Conference virtually to get some insight from AIE directly, and then with Todd Bloomer in person to discuss AIE from a presenter and participant point of view. This is great conversation about what the conference is all about, it's roots, and where it is going in the future. Todd and I chat while eating some chicken wings together and listen to see what happens at 41:09! For more information on the AIE Conference, please click on the link above.  Nearpod 30 Day Gold Trial: Nearpod.com/redeem Promo Code: NP-Gabriel Spotify EdTech Bites Work Playlist To try Soundtrap for EDU, visit www.soundtrap.com/edu and sign up for a free 30-day trial. If your school is interesting in purchasing, please email [email protected] for a 15% discount and don't forget to mention that you heard it on The EdTech Bites Podcast Thanks for listening and don't forget that the best conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen provecho!  

In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Allen from Soundtrap to discuss Soundtrap for EDU and a couple of our favorite food analogies with EDU. She shares some of her ideas on how students and teachers use Soundtrap in the classroom. If you're interested in Soundtrap for EDU, visit soundtrap.com/edu and sign up for a free 30-day trial. If your school is interesting in purchasing, please email [email protected] for a 15% discount and don't forget to mention that you heard it on The EdTech Bites Podcast. Make sure you connect with Meredith via social media using the links below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/msmeredithallen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msmeredithallen/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soundtrapedu/ Soundtrap EDU Blog: Edublog.soundtrap.com Padlet w/ Soundtrap Ideas for Teachers: bit.ly/teachersnaps Promotions mentioned in this episode: 10% off Registration to FETC: http://www.fetc.org/register.html Promo Code: ETB Nearpod 30 Day Gold Trial: Nearpod.com/redeem Promo Code: NP-Gabriel Spotify EdTech Bites Work

In this episode, I sit go over 3 tips for teachers now that we are back into the swing of things. I also give a couple of digital tools to help you organize your workflow, and life! Happy belated International Podcast Day and thank you to Sarah Thomas for the shoutout that day. All music in this episode was produced using Soundtrap. Check it out for yourself and tweet your thoughts using #Soundtrapitis and #EdTechBites For a 3 month trial of Nearpod, go to nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline ([email protected]) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Lastly, The EdTech Bites Podcast is now on Patreon. If you'd like to support the podcast by becoming a patron, check out patreon.com/edtechbites. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and write a review on your favorite podcast app.  Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I interview Philip and Anika, two student participants in the Conrad Challenge. I met them while at the Global SEE Summit in July. These two give their insight on competing in the Conrad Challenge and also discuss the process. If you'd like to learn more about the Conrad Challenge, visit www.conradchallenge.org . Also, don't miss out on a promotional offer for EdTech Bites Podcast listeners from Nearpod. For a free 3 month trial of Nearpod Gold, go to Nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline ([email protected]) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I chat virtually with Dr. Monica Burns about her latest book, Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom. For those of you who do not know who Monica is or does, she's an established edtech speaker, trainer, and author who is passionate about education and technology integration. Listen to her take on pizza vs. NY pizza as well as her tortilla preference. If you'd like to connect with Dr. Monica Burns, check out the links below: Classtechtips.com Twitter.com/classtechtips Facebook.com/classtechtips Pinterest.com/classtechtips Instagram.com/classtechtips Dr. Monica Burns' Books: Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom #FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scalable Formative Assessment with Technology​ Taming the Wild Text: Literacy Strategies for Today's Reader Also, don't miss out on a promotional offer for EdTech Bites Podcast listeners from Nearpod. For a free 3 month trial of Nearpod Gold, go to Nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline ([email protected]) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Buen Provecho!

This special episode was recorded in Calgary, Canada while attending the SMART Global Summit and is all about building your PLN or in this case PLF, professional learning family. This episode is made up of four interviews with four different individuals. Two of them are employees of SMART and the other two are attendees like myself. I would like to give a huge shout out to SMART Technologies for hosting this event and the Conrad Foundation for all the work they did with us, especially the students. Katie Novak 2:30 Gretchen Monahan 15:06 Monica Mora 26:53 Kelly Miksch 36:53 For more information on becoming a SEE, click here. Thanks again to everyone who I interviewed thanks to my new PLF from all over the world. Don't forget to subscribe to be notified when future episodes are released. Buen Provecho!

In this special episode of EdTech Bites, I sit down with Stella Pollard to discuss #NotAtISTE18, the 1 year anniversary of the podcast, as well as some Kentucky eats. Stella is a 7th grade math and science teacher in Kentucky , she is an avid listener and promoter of the podcast, and is the first to write a review of EdTech Bites on iTunes/Apple Podcast. We dive into some of the hot topics at ISTE18. We discuss presentations, panels, as well as the expo floor. She also schools us on what is going on with the Kentucky education system. In addition to this, we also talk about Kentucky eats. The good folks over at Nearpod have a nugget for the EdTech Bites listeners. If you would like 3 months of the Nearpod Gold experience, simply go to www.nearpod.com/redeem and use the promo code: NP-Gabriel to unlock the premium features you need in your edtech toolbox. Thank you, Nearpod! Please subscribe to the podcast, tell a friend about it, and leave a review. Check out Stella's website and follow her on Twitter. Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I chat with Catherine Barrett AKA, Cat to discuss technology integration as well as the #RedforEd movement in AZ and healthy food choices for teachers. She reached out to me via the EdTech Bites Guest Interest Form and we finally made this interview happen after about 4 months. Don't forget to check out the video her students created as it might just spark an idea for you and your students.  On another note, I want to give a huge shout out to the EDUPodcasters that are going to be meeting up at ISTE18. I wish I could be there with you all but unfortunately, I won't. Represent the EDU Podcast movement and when you grab a bite to eat, think of me or even better, post it to #edtechbites. I would love to see them!  As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast app/service. Tell a friend about the podcast and buen provecho!

In this episode, I chat with Sarah Thomas to discuss EduMatch and the importance of connecting educators. No, EduMatch is not a dating site for educators. It's Sarah's brainchild that connects like-minded educators. All this while being a vegetarian! Sarah is the first guest on the podcast who is a strict vegetarian and is proud of it. Check it out for yourself and be sure to connect with EduMatch and Sarah with a plate of vegetarian lasagne! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend about the podcast. Buen provecho!

In this episode, I sit down and break bread with Dr. Ryan Sprott, teacher at International School of the Americas in San Antonio, Texas. He incorporates Project Based Learning in his class and does a great job at it. He gives us some tips as well as some insight on some of his favorite topics he discusses with his students. Not only does he teach, he also is involved with the Buck Institute for Education and the Borderland Collective. Check these out for ideas and examples of PBL in action. In addition, check out the School Reform Initiative for more examples of how PBL is changing the way teachers teach. All of this...while we chowed down on some authentic Texas BBQ! Man, was it good!  Please subscribe to the podcast and don't forget to leave a review. Tell a friend or colleague about it as well and help spread the word. Buen provecho!

Did someone say "Sketchnotes"? In episode 23, I chat with the man who coined the term "sketchnotes", Mike Rohde. This is an exciting one for me because I've really gone down the sketchnote rabbit hole and find this low-tech, highly-cognitive method fascinating. Tune in to hear his insight as well as how, when, and why he began this movement. If you'd like to learn more about sketchnotes, check out his website and make sure you grab a copy of his books, "The Sketchnote Handbook" and "The Sketchnote Workbook". So sit tight, grab a pen and sketchbook, and dig in! Buen provecho!

In this very special and important episode, I chat with Noah Karvelis, the man behind the #RedforEd movement in Arizona. If you're unfamiliar with this movement, check it out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. It's all about convincing the powers that be that Arizona teachers need better pay. Listen for yourself and hear what all the buzz is about directly from the man, Noah. There's no food talk on this episode, just food for thought. #ArizonaEducatorsUnited #RaisesNotLies As always, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio, and other podcast provider platforms out there. Also, please leave a review and tell a friend about the podcast. Buen Provecho!

In this mashup episode, I sit down with Dan Kreiness while at the Nearpod PioNear Summit in Hollywood Beach, FL. Not only are Dan and I fellow PioNears, we're also podcasters. He is the creator and host of The Leader Of Learning Podcast which focuses on leadership, specifically in education. While at the summit, we linked up with fellow PioNears and made the best connections ever, human connections. We discussed all things Nearpod, education, leadership, and of course, food. The good folks at Nearpod treated us like royalty and gave us all a unique opportunity to interact and mingle with like-minded, passionate educators...in Miami...in February...where it was 82 degrees! Not only did we see other PioNears, many of us saw things like wild iguanas, manatees, baby hammerhead sharks, and jellyfish on the beach. We saw these with our eyes and not our hands. Anyway, here's the episode and a huge shout out the all #NearpodPioNear folks and the Nearpod staff for this unique event. Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I sit down and break bread with Laura Moore to discuss her addiction to Hyperdocs. She manages not one, but two separate blogs. Learn Moore Stuff is specific to teachers and Rock The Lab is designed with students in mind. This interview took place at La Panaderia sandwich shop here in San Antonio so next time you're in town, check it out. Please subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player of choice so you don't miss out when a new episode drops and make sure you leave a review. Buen provecho!

In this episode, I discuss how I attended TCEA 2018 without actually attending TCEA 2018. I met up with the good folks from Nearpod and Flipgrid at a dinner each company hosted and more importantly, caught up with my friends and fellow #edtech folks whom I have connected with on social media. I also discuss the most important outcome of attending conferences like this, the human connections that are made as a result. In case you haven't hear of the EdTexicans, you will in this episode. Check it out and as always, buen provecho!

Happy New Year! In this episode, I interview Marshall Carroll and we discuss his student-led podcast, All This Science. He actually reached out to me via the Reflections page on this website and wanted to share what he's doing in regards to educational podcasts. Not only is he doing great things with his students, he's also officially the 4th smartest person in Canada. Don't believe me, have a listen and as always, Buen Provecho!

In episode 17, I chat with Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith to discuss their book, "The Google Infused Classroom". This is a great conversation about how the book came to be, who the book is geared towards, and of course, international food. I have to say that this interview made me envision these two ladies as the female version of Dale and Brennan from Step-Brothers. Their energy and relationship is clear in this interview and it's easy to see why these two ladies wrote this book together. As an added bonus, they are offering a free copy of the book to two lucky listeners. All you have to do is tweet your thoughts of the episode using the hashtags #edtechbites and #infusedclassroom. They will randomly choose two lucky tweeters to receive this added bonus. Please check out Tanya's and Holly's blogs to learn more about them and what they can add to your PLN. Also, please leave a review of the EdTechBites podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, or whatever app/stream you use. Buen Provecho!

In this week's episode, I chat with Leslie Hazle Bussey from GLISI, the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement. We discuss great leadership and what a great leader does in order to lead and inspire. She uses great analogies between leading a staff and hosting a meal and includes what I consider, the quote of the decade. Listen to the interview and listen for it. We also touch upon the importance of connections and community and how they tie into the overall topic of leadership. If that isn't enough, we also discuss some great Filipino food - specifically chicken adobo, pancit, and lumpia. Make sure you subscribe to the EdTech Bites Podcast and please leave a review. Also, tell a friend and/or colleague about the podcast and spread the word. As always, enjoy and Kain Tayo!

In episode 15, I interview Josh Howard who is an Educational Technology Coordinator in Missouri. He has done many interesting things in his district to motivate teachers to step out of their comfort zone, take risks, and begin integrating technology into their classrooms. He created Gettin' Steamy and Tech Wars videos to let his teachers know that he's not afraid to take risks. Not only that, he's a self-proclaimed waffle connoisseur. I'm not a big fan of these textured pancakes but he definitely schools me in the ways of the waffle. The conversation is completely natural and you'll find it hard to not be inspired by him. Please check out this episode and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend about the podcast. As always, buen provecho!

In this episode, I chat via Google Hangouts with Amy Storer. She is an Instructional Coach in Montgomery, Texas. She's had various roles throughout her educational journey and is also one of the few who can say that her and her mother taught at the same school, at the same time. We discuss some of the Do's and Do Not's of instructional coaching and she shares some gems with me about her experiences. In addition, we also talk about some southern cooking and one of my favorites, biscuits! Check out what she has to say and don't forget to subscribe and tell a friend. Check out the EdTech Bites Facebook page and please leave a review of the podcast on whatever platform you use. As always, Buen Provecho!

In this special episode, I sit down with Claudio Zavala Jr. to discuss his contributions to the Educational and EdTech world including, #singasong. If you're unfamiliar with #singasong, it's a very innovative way he has incorporated Flipgrid to spread some #positivenoise around the globe. If you'd like to know more about it, listen to this episode. He's come a long way on his educational journey and has taught various grade levels and now serves as an Instructional Technology Coordinator. We share many similarities being that we're both born and raised in San Diego, California and both graduated from San Diego State University. We probably crossed paths in the past but never realized it. Now, we're recording a podcast together discussing two passions of ours, educational technology and west coast eats. This was definitely a fun episode and conversation that continued even after I hit the "Stop" button.  Don't take my word for it though, check it out for yourself. Don't forget to follow Claudio on Twitter and share your voice using #singasong. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, share it with others, and leave a review. As always, enjoy and buen provecho!

Ladies and gentlemen, The EdTech Bites Podcast has officially gone international! Yeah I said it, international baby! In episode 12, I chat with David Kofoed Wind to discuss Peergrade. David lives in Copenhagen, Denmark and is the CEO and creator of Peergrade. For those of you who do not know what Peergrade is all about, let me explain it to you. What do you do when students turn in a rough draft of an essay? You usually randomly hand them back so they may do a bit of peer editing. Students usually mark them up with corrections, ideas, and feedback. Imagine being able to do this with digital submissions via Google Classroom! That's exactly what Peergrade gives you the power to do. Boom! Bang! Pow! David discusses the ins and outs of Peergrade, the importance of student feedback, as well as Danish cuisine which includes a dessert named Rødgrød Med Fløde. It's a strawberry pudding that is topped with fresh cream. It sounds delicious but do not ask me to pronounce it, I'll leave that to him. Check out this episode and check out Peergrade as well. It integrates with Google Classroom and other LMS platforms for ease of use for teachers as well as students. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and please leave a review. Thank you and as always, Buen Provecho! In this case, Velbekomme!

In this episode, I sit down and chat with Dan Kreiness to discuss leadership and his podcast, Leader of Learning. He's carving his own niche in the educational podcast world with a fresh perspective on leadership. This is a must-subscribe podcast for anyone who wants to hear from innovative leaders in the educational field. In addition, we discuss donuts from his favorite spot in Connecticut, Donut Crazy. Ironically, there's a great BBQ restaurant that he recommends to anyone that wants great BBQ in the Connecticut area, Hoodoo Brown BBQ. If you'd like to subscribe to his podcast, look for it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and other podcast platforms. Don't forget to leave a review and as always, enjoy and Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I sit down with a good friend and colleague of mine, Chad Belford. We met up at an authentic Chicago eatery called Wise Guys in San Antonio and discussed microcredentialing, digital badging, and of course...Chicago eats. This is definitely a "squirrel!" episode with lots of side conversation but hey, that's dinner table talk right? We manage to discuss what we've come across in our own research of "how to" digital badge and the pros of it. We're ready to start rolling this out in our district and would love to hear your journey in Microcredentialing and Digital Badging. Also, if you'd like to tell us about your favorite Italian eatery, please chime in on Twitter with #EdTechBites. As always, enjoy and Buen Provecho! Or in this case, Buon appetito!

In this first part of a 2 part series, I sit down by my lonesome to discuss Microcredentialing and Digital Badging. What are they and what do they mean to teachers, admin, and parents? Are they here to stay? Is there a such thing as overbadging? Voice your opinions and thoughts on Twitter using #EdTechBites. Part 2 will be out later this week and will feature my good friend Chad Belford and a great friend of ours, Italian food.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Mason (@edtechmason) on this episode of The EdTech Bites Podcast. If you know anything about the EdTech movers and shakers in Texas, then you probably know or know of Mason. This is the first episode with no food is involved but it is still good conversation, which included food talk. Specifically, Dallas, Forth Worth eats. He gives us some insight into his journey to where he is now. He's served as a people person with Apple, a teacher, and more than anything, an advocate for Educational Technology. He's now an Education Technology National Instructor for EdTech Teacher and travels while sharing his dominoes (listen to this episode to know what I'm talking about). I promise you, you'll be engaged and more than anything, inspired. As always, Enjoy and Buen Provecho!

In this episode, I'm joined by Wes Ryan (@weswryan) and Todd Bloomer (@yankee_todd) at Viva Tacoland to discuss back to school tips for teachers, admin, parents, and students. Wes got down with the chipotle chicken tacos while Todd went in on a trio of pulled pork. I tend to judge a taco establishment on its fish tacos so that's what I went with. In addition to these, we all ordered a steaming bowl of corn with cheese, spices, and a touch of love. We were all very impressed with the tacos but I for one was blown away by their corn. Following the food came great conversation. We touched upon tips and strategies for teachers as well as what parents need to observe in order to have piece of mind when dropping our kids off for school. We didn't stop there, we also discussed what students can do to fit in and be a part of the school culture. Enjoy this episode and please do not forget to leave a review. Talk to you soon!

In episode 6 of the EdTech Bites podcast, I sit down and have a chat (via Google Hangouts) with Jaime Donally (@JaimeDonally) to discuss AR, VR, and MR. For those of you who don't know, Jaime is known worldwide for her expertise in these three tools and shares her knowledge using #ARVRinEDU. I munch on some Carne Asada Fries, and Jaime...well let's just say she forgot to bring food to her table. Maybe next time. To read more about Jaime and all of her resources check out her website (tiny.cc/jd). As always, enjoy, subscribe, and don't forget to leave a review!

In this episode, I sit down with 3 students to discuss their perspective on the technology they are exposed to in the classroom. We discuss devices and usage while having various desserts including donuts, cupcakes, and fresh fruit. Teachers, take note as to what the students mention and even more importantly, what they don't mention. Enjoy!

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Death By Chocolate Cake. We discuss the issues with Net Neutrality as well as ways for students to spot fake news and bogus information on the interwebs. The idea for this episode came from @daycatherinem and @stacyjfarmer via a Flipgrid response. If you have an idea as to what you want to discuss or hear about, please use the following URL: https://flipgrid.com/f12768 The hoax site I reference in this episode is: http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/ As always enjoy, subscribe, and leave a review.

In this episode, I am joined by Joey Taralson (@Taralson)from Flipgrid. We discuss, ISTE 2017, Flipgrid, and Minnesota eats. Twitter has been flooded with educators talking about Flipgrid and its many uses in and out of the classroom. To get in on the discussion, use the hashtag #FlipGridFever . The New Flipgrid will be showcased live on August 10th, 2007 via online viewing parties. For more information about attending or hosting a viewing party, follow the link below. http://blog.flipgrid.com/news/2017/7/10/flipgrid-launch-event-viewing-parties To participate in an EdTech Bites Flipgrid, follow the link below: https://flipgrid.com/f12768 Enjoy!