The Art of Tech

The Art of Tech

Podcast for Teachers Who Can't Tech Good and Who Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too. Tips and tricks for using technology in the classroom.

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May 20, 2025 28 mins

In this episode we continue our theme on assistive technology. Amy Campbell joins the podcast this week. She's a former Washington Educator of the Year and is a member of the Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network through the Washington Education Association and is a Special Educator in the Camas School District. In this episode, we focus on a specific type of assistive technology: AAC or Alternati...

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In this episode we continue our new theme on assistive technology. We take a look at universal assistive technology or the tier 1 supports that can help all our students inside and outside the classroom. We discuss how building an inclusive and welcoming classroom community where students feel safe and like they belong is important so no one feels like they stand out or have any stigma when they use an assistiv...

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April 8, 2025 26 mins

In this episode we kick off our new theme on assistive technology. We set the stage with an overview discussion on assistive technology categories and why assistive technology is so important. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, joins the conversation.

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March 25, 2025 31 mins

In this episode we continue our AI theme and discuss AI Ethics (both Big "E" Ethics and little "e" ethics or ethical considerations). We talk about the big picture Ethics like the societal and environmental impacts of AI as well as the personal ethical considerations and how we can be ethical and responsible consumers and creators with AI. Scott McDaniel, our tech director, is back to join the discussion.

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March 18, 2025 23 mins

We're back from hiatus! In this episode we discuss AI literacy and how it's important for both educators and students (everyone really). Scott McDaniel, our district's technology director, joins the conversation. We talk about the core components of AI literacy and some ways to build it into the classroom.

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January 14, 2025 35 mins

In this episode we start our discussion on media literacy with an overview and connecting to research skills. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, joins the conversation as cohost. We discuss the main components of media literacy and why it's so important to incorporate into today's classroom. We also connect media literacy skills with student research projects.

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In this episode we continue our discussion on digital literacy with some practical tips. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, joins the conversation as cohost. We review digital literacy and discuss ways to incorporate digital literacy skills and experiences across grade levels and subject areas.

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November 26, 2024 35 mins

In this episode start our discussion on digital literacy with an overview. Scott McDaniel, our technology director, joins the conversation as cohost. We discuss what digital literacy is and why its so important in todays world. We also highlight the connections to media literacy and practical future ready skills.

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November 19, 2024 32 mins

In this episode we finish up discussion on innovative communication focusing on infographics and creative visuals. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, joins the conversation as well. We discuss ways to use infographics in your teaching practice as well as allowing st...

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In this episode we finish up our theme on the educational technology standards for students and kick-off our new theme on innovative communication. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, joins the conversation as we discuss the final two anchor standards: Creative Communicator and Global Collaborator. In our discussion we highlight the connections with future ready skills. 

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In this episode we continue our theme on the educational technology standards for students. We will be taking an in-depth look at each anchor standard and what that looks like across grade levels and subject areas. In this episode, Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, returns and we continue to discuss the anchor standard: Digital Citizen. We break down the second half of the standard in this episode and make ...

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In this episode we continue our theme on the educational technology standards for students. We will be taking an in-depth look at each anchor standard and what that looks like across grade levels and subject areas. In this episode, Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, returns and we discuss the next anchor standard: Digital Citizen. We break down half of the standard in this episode and make connections to dig...

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September 25, 2024 42 mins

In this episode we continue our theme on the educational technology standards for students. We will be taking an in-depth look at each anchor standard and what that looks like across grade levels and subject areas. In this episode, Heidi Lammers, LAP & Title I coordinator, joins the conversation as we discuss the next anchor standard: Computational Thinker. In our discussion we highlight the connections with fu...

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September 17, 2024 35 mins

In this episode we continue our new theme on the educational technology standards for students. We will be taking an in-depth look at each anchor standard and what that looks like across grade levels and subject areas. In this episode, Mandie Thompson, middle school instructional coach, joins the conversation as we discuss the next anchor standard: Innovative Designer. In our discussion we highlight the connect...

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September 10, 2024 32 mins

In this episode we continue our new theme on the educational technology standards for students. We will be taking an in-depth look at each anchor standard and what that looks like across grade levels and subject areas. In this episode, Jordan Osborne, middle school ELA & history teacher, joins the conversation as we discuss the next anchor standard: Knowledge Constructor. In our discussion we highlight the conn...

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September 3, 2024 31 mins

We're back for a new school year! In this episode we kick-off our new theme on the educational technology standards for students. We will be taking an in-depth look at each anchor standard and what that looks like across grade levels and subject areas. In this episode, Mandie Thompson, middle school instructional coach, joins the conversation as we discuss the first anchor standard: Empowered Learner. In our di...

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June 11, 2024 29 mins

This episode we finish up our shortened monthly theme on boosting engagement and we close out our second season of the podcast! We will be on hiatus for summer break and then will be back with new episodes in September when school kicks back up every Tech Tuesday! In this episode we highlight how to pace your lessons to boost engagement in the classroom and some tech tools to help streamline the process.

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June 4, 2024 40 mins

This episode we start a new monthly theme on boosting student engagement. We highlight the awesome EdTech Kits we have available for checkout in the district and how they can provide engaging and really fun experiences across grade levels and subject areas in the classroom. We have a range of technology kits that include "unplugged" all the way to full coding and VR experiences. Aaron and Troy from the Tech Dep...

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This episode we finish up our monthly theme on executive functioning. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, returns to the podcast to discuss the specific executive functioning skills that relate to initiation or starting and following through with tasks. We also highlight supports and scaffolds as well as technology tools to help teach these skills in the classroom.

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This episode we continue our monthly theme on executive functioning. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, returns to the podcast to discuss the specific executive functioning skills that relate to self-regulation. We also highlight supports and scaffolds as well as technology tools to help teach these skills in the classroom.

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