After 25 years in education – including more than a decade in the classroom – Amy Romes understands that encouraging teachers in her district to incorporate educational technology starts with trust. For Amy, helping teachers do even more amazing work requires investing time in those relationships. In a 2:1 district like Springboro, it also takes a unique, teacher-led approach.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Whether they are putting together a pregame show for the next basketball game or recording the next TikTok during Warrior Time, you can bet that the students in the Warrior Broadcasting Crew at Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati – and their advisor Jennifer Haller – are working toward building community. Sometimes that means recording videos with other students during Warrior Time. Other times it’s about using their journalism skills to keep the neighborhood informed about activities at the school. No matter what they’re doing, these students are working together to inform, improve their communications skills and get ready for the next chapter of their lives. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Sarah Schroeder is an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati, where she coordinates the Digital Learning Design certificate program for undergraduate students and connects UC learners with community partners. She also teaches courses related to educational technology and media literacy, specifically focused on applying Universal Design for Learning using technology. Sarah is an ISTE certified educator, a certified Quality Matters facilitator and master reviewer, a graduate of the Educause Educational Technology Leadership Institute, and has supported grant-funded development of blended learning solutions for K-12 districts. In this episode, Sarah talks about her work in instructional design, her philosophy on using technology in the classroom and ways educators can support the students of tomorrow.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Julie Straub is the Senior Executive Director of the Division of Professional Studies at Butler University in Indianapolis. In her 30 years in education, she’s had a unique perspective on e-learning, which she brings to her role at Butler now. In this episode, Kara, Caryn and Julie talk about the ever-changing digital landscape, the disruptions that have furthered e-learning and the ways expanding educational opportunities can break down barriers and further diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Guy Fogle is the PR/Communications Coordinator for the Montgomery County Educational Service Center in Dayton, OH. His roles include the areas of social media, media relations, public relations, photography, videography, and web site. He is a former educator, coach, athletic administrator and was a television anchor/reporter for twenty years. In this episode, Kara and Caryn talk to Guy about his background in television, his transition into education, his inspiration and how his Plan B became his passion. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Jennifer Haller is an instructional technology coach with the Hamilton County Educational Service Center, who is working at Winton Woods Schools near Cincinnati in Ohio. In this episode of For the Love of EdTech, she talks about how her journey took her from wanting to coach to being an art teacher to working with educational technology to helping students run their own sports broadcasting program. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Learning Through Art uses art and technology to help bring arts education into the home, classroom and community through programs like Books Alive! For Kids, Virtual Adventures and Mosaic Edutainment as well as community-building initiatives like Crown Jewels of Jazz, Loads of Love, their program with the Cincinnati Zoo and more. Through in-person programs, virtual offerings and a robust app for kids, Learning Through Art is making a difference, especially for kids in underserved communities. "Our programs seek to build bridges, break down barriers, and bring neighbors and neighborhoods together in celebration of the rich mosaic beauty of our global multicultural region" Co-Founder and CEO Kathy Wade said.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Guy Frye has been teaching for 15 years and he is currently a Media Specialist on the Eastside of Cincinnati. From Dash Bots to Drones, he enjoys helping students use technology in new ways, especially to solve engineering challenges. He also uses those experiences to help students understand the real-world applications of new technologies and the jobs of tomorrow. Guy enjoys going on adventures with his wife and their two boys.  Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

The Nuts – the Robotics Team at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati – started as a student led initiative more than ten years ago and is going strong. But this club is about more than making cool robots and going to the Worlds competition. The students who make the team get real-world experience with design thinking, programming, machining, public speaking and much more. In this episode, we’ll talk to the coach and a few members of the team about their experiences and how a Robotics Team has set them up to future engineers. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Janet Hurn, senior director of the E-Campus for Miami University’s regional locations and senior instructor of Physics, was at the crux of the transition from in-person classes to virtual learning in 2020. In this episode, hear how college students – and educators – were impacted, lessons learned and her advice for high school students thinking about their next steps. She also shares some tips for educators facing post-COVID burnout, including trying things like flipped classrooms.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

The number of devices schools have to manage has grown exponentially over the last 10 years, especially during the height of the pandemic. VIZOR helps districts keep an inventory of their devices – from Chromebooks to iPads to Smart Boards – while storing each device’s purchase, usage, repair and warranty information along with much more. In this sponsored episode, learn how VIZOR is working with districts to streamline the way devices are handled.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Brianna Lugibihl is a teacher working for an Arts Magnet School in Lima, Ohio. But what does it mean to be an Arts Magnet? And how does Educational Technology fit into a classroom that already incorporates music, visual arts, dance and theater into the core curriculum? See how Brianna uses art, educational technology and differentiation to help her students be successful.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Carrie moved to China to teach Oral English. When she moved back to the states in the fall of 2019 to study for her masters, she intended to return to China in the summer of 2020. In this episode, we’ll learn about her journey and experience teaching abroad, her research into remote learning and her role in curriculum development.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

For Kristin Scott, using technology during specials is all about advocacy, collaboration and creativity. In this episode, we'll learn how she went from borrowing an old projector to using classroom Chromebooks to help students use technology to creating curriculum-driven art projects. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Jennifer Moorman art class is about much more than learning techniques - she’s dedicated to helping students create a visual vocabulary for life. By combining technology with her art classes, she’s able to help students draw connections to the world around them and build a stronger toolkit for success in the future.Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Adam Moler started his career as a tennis instructor and the ideas of repetition and feedback through tennis instruction helped shape his educational philosophy. Now Adam is leading educators at his school – and helping educators around the country – use EduProtocols to help build student success. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Using tech with littles can seem overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. Liz Curtis joins us to discuss ways to use tech with younger students and how teachers can approach this sometimes overwhelming idea. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Assistive technologies can make the impossible possible for diverse learners. Michale Roush joins us to discuss some of these technologies and the opportunities they can give learners. Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Cincinnati Public Schools Teacher and Technology Enhanced Educator Rosemary Jane joins Caryn and Kara to talk about what it means to be a “technology enhanced educator.”Episode sponsored by: VIZOR, helping you and your district simplify management of a fleet of chromebooks. https://www.vizor.cloud/loveedtech

Join hosts Kara and Caryn as they are joined by Michelle Cummings from Teachers Pay Teachers to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way that teachers use technology in the classroom.