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Checking out some cool tools and apps for the classroom. Also deep dive into current educational topics. So, check this out!

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September 28, 2025 57 mins

Check This Out Podcast – Episode 164: “Going Bananas”

In this episode of Check This Out, hosts Ryan O’Donnell and Brian Briggs are back in the studio with another round of fun discoveries, thoughtful discussions, and resources for educators.

Join us on Episode 164 as we explore 3D printing with the Bambu Lab, check out new AI tools like Nano Banana and Gemini Storybook, and share ...

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Episode 163 for July 28, 2025

Titled - Links in the bio

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep163

Join hosts Ryan O'Donnell and Brian Briggs as they dive back into the world of educational technology with humor and insight. In this episode, they explore the latest trends from ISTE, share p...

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February 17, 2025 57 mins

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Episode 162 for February 18th, 2025

Titled - Let’s Be Creative with A.I.

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep162 

This episode discusses getting back into podcasting for 2025. It also covers the history of A.I. tools and a new A.I. tool called Whisk. The episod...

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December 19, 2024 73 mins

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Episode 161 for December 19th, 2024

Titled - The Holiday Special

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep161notes 

In this episode of Check This Out, we’re joined by some of our favorite friends—Jen Giffen, Tom Covington, and Brent Warner—for a special holiday cele...

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November 26, 2024 62 mins

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Episode 160 for November 26th, 2024

Titled - S.D.H.S.F.R.

Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ctoep160 

Join us on Episode 160 as we dive into the latest edtech trends, explore the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and share practical tips for navigating the ever-...

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Episode 159 for May 6th, 2024

Titled - Some New Things From Some Old Guys

Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ep159cto

In this episode, we discuss the Spring CUE Recap and talk about AI—shocker! Plus, we discuss some AI tools and things to listen to, some future confer...

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February 26, 2024 70 mins

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Episode 158 for Feb 26th, 2024

Titled - Prepping for Spring CUE

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Spring CUE conference with Christine Feenstra. Plus, Brian and I brainstorm ideas for our game night at CUE that YOU can be a part of! Plus, a fun video game system, an audio video solut...

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December 17, 2023 62 mins

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Episode 157 for December 18th

Titled - Back in the Saddle?

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/cto157

In this episode, we talk AI!!!!! and even more AI 

Plus, we have a new segment idea that we need your input on... 

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Episode 156 for July 10th

Titled - Brent’s Blueblocker Bonus Episode

In this episode, we talk with a special guest, The Brent Warner, and his future adventure. Plus, games to play, some extensions to download, and a few things to listen to or stream (especially for Brent on his journey).

Bre...

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March 15, 2023 53 mins
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Episode 154 for Feb 6th

Titled - ChatGPT 2.0: The Return of the Bot King 

In this episode, we revisit ChatGPT and AI again. Plus… that's it, just AI. Also, an AI copilot for lesson planning, an AI Search engine, and much much more... 

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/cto154notes 

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January 17, 2023 64 mins

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Episode 153 for Jan 17th

Titled: A.I… Yep 

In this episode we talk about some AI that is going around the EDU sphere. Plus some note taking tools, and Adobe’s own podcasting platform. And a free suite of tools, some music making fun and much much more…. 

Show Notes: bit.ly/ctoep153 

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October 31, 2022 60 mins

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Episode 152 for Oct 31st

Episode 152 - All Hallow’s Eve

In this episode we talk about our take on the recent Fall 2022 CUE conference. Plus an Augmented Reality reading experience, and little Ted Lasso. Canva magic shortcuts, revisit a podcast tool and the mysterious organization of the Pentaverate.

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September 27, 2022 22 mins

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Episode 151 for Sept 24th

Titled: Was Live from NS CUE Tech Flight

This was a live recording from NorthState CUE’s Tech Flight Event. Was an amazing event with friends from North State CUE. Our guests included Kate from Play Piper, Lisa Butler, and Jason Williams.

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August 22, 2022 64 mins

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Episode 149 for Aug 22, 2022

Titled: The Start of Something New

This is an exciting episode Eric Guise and Nick Johnson of the Got Tech Ed Podcast. We discussed items that we are going to try this upcoming school year. We all also shared some cool tools, tips, and items you should all check...

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July 19, 2022 52 mins

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Episode 149 for Jul 19, 2022

Titled: Summertime Sweat

In this episode we talk about our summertime adventures and work projects. A new Ryan O’D review game, some map fun, a tab resizer and culture to make us smarter.

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/ctoep149 

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June 19, 2022 68 mins

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Episode 148 for Jun 18, 2022

Titled: S.S.R.

In this episode we talk about the trials and tribulation of teaching summer school and trying “new” things. Helpful Google Slides extension how to plan your next year’s curriculum this summer ! And a hand drawn illustration gallery, podcasting too...

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Episode 147 for Apr 23, 2022

Titled: Smackdown: Adobe Creative Cloud Express vs Canva

In this episode we talk about Adobe Creative Cloud Express and Canva. 

That’s right we are having a good ole fashioned smackdown debate! 

And some updates to iMovie, and much more!

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/ep147cto 

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March 28, 2022 72 mins

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Episode #146 for March 28, 2022

Title: XanaCUE

In this episode we talk about Our CUE Conference Recap in Palm Springs. Re-finding our purpose and some sites to check out, people to check out and some fun stories.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoep146 

If you are enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and give us a few stars. We appreciate the feedback and acknowledgement. Join our facebook g...

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March 6, 2022 56 mins

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Episode #145 for March 7, 2022

Title: Healing for the #CUEmmunity

On this episode we talk about what we're looking forward to with the upcoming CUE Conference Palm Springs. We talk about our new streaming setup. And we share a whole lot of stuff that we've been holding back for weeks.

Special thanks to Tom Covington for filling in for Ryan on this episode. Make sure you share with Tom on his twit...

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