Make EdTech 100 with LindyHoc

Lindy Hockenbary
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Technology in education shouldn’t feel overwhelming, confusing, or disconnected from what actually works in classrooms. This show keeps it real. Each week, educator and K–12 EdTech Advisor Lindy Hockenbary shares practical strategies, stories from real teachers, and no-nonsense conversations about how to use tech in ways that feel human, joyful, and grounded in learning. Whether you’re a teacher, a school leader, or an EdTech product builder, this show helps you Make EdTech 100 — real, relevant, and rooted in what matters most: kids.

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    One in a Million: How Rural Montana Shaped My EdTech Why

    In this episode, I’m stepping out from behind the mic to share a bit about who I am and how my journey in rural Montana shaped the way I think about education and technology. From teaching in a literal one-to-one computer lab before one-to-one was a thing, to supporting educators in small, under-resourced schools, these early experiences cemented my belief that pedagogy must always lead and technology should serve learning—not the other way around. Meet Lindy: https://www.lindyhoc.com/meet-lindy Connect with me on socials:FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedIn

    21 min

  2. 4 FEB

    In 2026, Video Isn’t Optional for Teachers

    Students live in a world of video—and school can’t pretend otherwise. In this episode of Make EdTech 100, Lindy makes the case for why teacher-created video is no longer optional in K–12 learning. Backed by research on student-teacher relationships, belonging, and engagement, this episode unpacks why your presence matters more than polished production. You’ll walk away with concrete ways to use short, authentic videos for instruction, feedback, and connection—plus ideas for making video more engaging without spending more time. Blog and infographic: https://www.lindyhoc.com/post/lights-camera-learning-what-the-research-says-about-teacher-created-videos  For even more research: A Teacher’s Guide to Online Learning The LindyHoc YouTube to follow Lindy’s video journey: https://www.youtube.com/@LindyHoc

    33 min

  3. 28 JAN

    Learning.com and the Missing Piece: Teaching Kids How to Be Citizens in a Tech World

    We gave kids technology… and forgot to teach them how to use it. In this episode of Make EdTech 100, Lindy sits down with Dr. Kelli Erwin from Learning.com to unpack what schools are missing in a world where technology is everywhere—even when screens are banned. From misinformation and echo chambers to AI, addiction, and algorithmic influence, this conversation reframes “digital citizenship” as something bigger: real citizenship in an AI-driven world. Dr. Erwin shares how Learning.com’s curriculum helps students (and teachers) build the skills to evaluate information, make thoughtful choices, and use technology with purpose—whether that happens in a tech class, social studies, or PE. You’ll hear why fear-based approaches and blanket bans fall short, how education is the antidote to overwhelm, and what it really means to Make EdTech 100 by balancing technical skills with human ones. If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare students for a future they’re already living in, this episode is your roadmap. Resources: learning.com https://www.learning.com/resources/ai-resource-center/: Learning.com’s new AI Resource Center which includes an AI Policy Hub, PD, webinars, guides, toolkits, and more designed as a free resource to help teachers.

    1h 1m

  4. 12 JAN

    Teaching with Machines: AI Fluency with Merissa Sadler-Holder

    What happens when we stop treating technology as either the hero or the villain in education? In this episode, Lindy is joined by Merissa Sadler-Holder, French teacher and founder of Teaching with Machines, for a thoughtful, grounded conversation about what it really means to teach with technology, especially in the age of AI. Together, they unpack the difference between AI literacy and AI fluency, explore why “find the gray” is essential in today’s classrooms, and challenge the all-or-nothing thinking around devices, policies, and generative AI. Merissa shares how her background as a language teacher shaped her approach to tools like Google Translate and how those lessons directly apply to today’s AI moment. You’ll hear why: Technology isn’t the magic fix and it isn’t the root problem eitherPolicy should create safe space, not shut down explorationTeachers don’t have to be AI experts to model AI fluencyMessy learning is a feature, not a flawThe future of education is human-centered, not machine-driven This episode is a must-listen for educators who feel caught between fear and possibility and are ready to design classrooms that prepare students for a future we’re still building Because teaching with machines doesn’t replace your expertise. It amplifies it. Connect with Merissa: http://teachingwithmachine.com/

    39 min

  5. 12 JAN

    The Joy Is REEL: Bringing Video and Calm to Classrooms with Erika Sandstrom

    What if video wasn’t one more “thing” on your plate, but a pathway back to joy in teaching? In this episode, Lindy sits down with Erika Sandstrom, the legendary Green Screen Gal, to explore how video can transform classrooms into spaces of creativity, confidence, and connection. From jump cuts and quick wins to mindful media and “breathing bubbles,” Erika shares how even the most camera-shy teachers and students can use video to tell powerful stories. You’ll hear why video isn’t just about content creation—it’s about belonging, emotional safety, and helping students (and teachers) rediscover the fun in learning. Whether you teach kindergarten or calculus, this conversation will change the way you think about video in education. Erika’s video course: https://erika-sandstrom-s-school.teachable.com/p/3-2-1-action-become-a-green-screen-rock-star  Connect with Erika: Website:  GreenScreenGal.com Twitter:  @GreenScreenGal    Instagram:  @GreenScreenGal44      Facebook:  Facebook.com/greenscreengal TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greenscreengal44 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erikleeasandstrom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/erikasandstrom Research: Lights, Camera, Learning: What the Research Says About Teacher Created Videos Video tools: Canva: https://www.canva.com/education/  Adobe Express ScreenPal: https://screenpal.com/  WeVideo: https://www.adobe.com/express/    Capcut: https://www.capcut.com/

    58 min

  6. 5 JAN

    Teaching is Hard. Let’s Solve One Challenge: AI Slop.

    In the first episode of Make EdTech 100, Lindy tackles the growing challenge of “AI slop” in student work and why AI detection tools are not the solution. She introduces the Assessment Puzzle Framework, a practical approach to redesigning assessments so learning is visible, authentic, and harder to outsource to AI. Through concrete classroom examples across subjects, Lindy shows how adding visuals, annotations, and voice reflection can shift assessment from recall to real thinking. Get the Assessment Puzzle Toolkit: https://www.lindyhoc.com/assessment-puzzle  Research on AI content detectors: https://www.lindyhoc.com/post/beyond-the-band-aid-rethinking-ai-detectors-in-educationCheck out Snorkl here: https://snorkl.app/

    30 min
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Technology in education shouldn’t feel overwhelming, confusing, or disconnected from what actually works in classrooms. This show keeps it real. Each week, educator and K–12 EdTech Advisor Lindy Hockenbary shares practical strategies, stories from real teachers, and no-nonsense conversations about how to use tech in ways that feel human, joyful, and grounded in learning. Whether you’re a teacher, a school leader, or an EdTech product builder, this show helps you Make EdTech 100 — real, relevant, and rooted in what matters most: kids.

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