22 episodes

Blending In is a podcast that gives listeners an auditory peek into the classrooms of innovative teachers who are “blending in” EdTech to create high-quality learning opportunities for their students. Listen in as the host and EdTech Specialist, Ashley Yazarlou, chats with innovative educators to learn how they are leveraging the best of traditional learning methods while integrating technology in meaningful ways to provide students with more control of their learning experience. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blendinginpodcast/support

Blending In Blending In Podcast

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Blending In is a podcast that gives listeners an auditory peek into the classrooms of innovative teachers who are “blending in” EdTech to create high-quality learning opportunities for their students. Listen in as the host and EdTech Specialist, Ashley Yazarlou, chats with innovative educators to learn how they are leveraging the best of traditional learning methods while integrating technology in meaningful ways to provide students with more control of their learning experience. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blendinginpodcast/support

    E19 - Transitioning from Teacher to Coach with Erin Carr

    E19 - Transitioning from Teacher to Coach with Erin Carr

    On this episode of Blending In, I got to chat again with Erin Carr, who was my very first guest ever on the show!  Erin is a math-science teacher turned Instructional Coach, and we chatted about her transition from being inside the four walls of her own classroom to being able to see into the classrooms of other teachers. 

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    Do you know an innovative educator like Erin who should be a guest on the Blending In podcast?  Nominate them HERE.

    Music Credits:  Old Love Instrumental by Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, 100% Clearance through Musicbed

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    • 26 min
    E18 - Passion-Based Learning with Steve Martinez from Kami

    E18 - Passion-Based Learning with Steve Martinez from Kami

    On this episode of Blending In, I had the privilege of chatting with Steve Martinez, a Google certified, Microsoft Innovative Educator, podcaster, and innovator from the Central Valley of California, who works for Kami, Turlock Unified, and CSU Stanislaus!  Steve is an expert on flipped learning, project-based learning, and design thinking, and provides professional development for teachers all over the world. In our chat today, we had a great discussion about project/problem/inquiry-based learning and design thinking, and how tapping into students' passions and interests can stimulate their desire to learn, create, and solve real-world problems.


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    Do you know an innovative educator like Steve who should be a guest on the Blending In podcast?  Nominate them HERE.



    Music Credits:  Old Love Instrumental by Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, 100% Clearance through Musicbed

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    • 26 min
    E17 - The Magic of the Modern Classroom Project with Danielle Adams

    E17 - The Magic of the Modern Classroom Project with Danielle Adams

    On this episode of Blending In, I chatted with Danielle Adams, a middle school ELA and Social Studies teacher in Hemet Unified School District who is implementing the Modern Classroom Project Blended Learning Model in her classroom. In our conversation, Danielle explained her love for the magic of the MCP model and how impactful it has been on student learning in her classroom!


    You can find additional information and resources about this episode in the show notes at www.blendinginpodcast.com

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    Do you know an innovative educator like Danielle who should be a guest on the Blending In podcast?  Nominate them HERE.

    Music Credits:  Old Love Instrumental by Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, 100% Clearance through Musicbed

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    • 27 min
    E16 - Reframing our Mindsets about AI In Education with Priten Shah

    E16 - Reframing our Mindsets about AI In Education with Priten Shah

    On this special episode of Blending In, I got the chance to chat with Priten Shah, a Harvard grad, educator, entrepreneur, and author of the recently published book: “AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”.  Priten is the CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud, which provides innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world.  In our conversation today, Priten and I talk about his new book and the need for educators to “blend in” AI as it changes the learning landscape in classrooms across our nation.


    You can find additional information and resources about this episode in the show notes at www.blendinginpodcast.com

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    Do you know an innovative educator like Priten who should be a guest on the Blending In podcast?  Nominate them HERE.

    Music Credits:  Old Love Instrumental by Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, 100% Clearance through Musicbed

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    • 23 min
    E15 - Elevating Learning through EdTech, AI, & the 4Cs with Tasha Burton

    E15 - Elevating Learning through EdTech, AI, & the 4Cs with Tasha Burton

    On this episode of Blending In, I chatted with middle school Social Studies teacher Tasha Burton from Diamond Valley Middle School.  In our conversation today, Tasha shared how she developed her passion for “blending in” technology and AI platforms into her classroom in order to cultivate the 4Cs - creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking - to engage and empower her students.

    You can find additional information and resources about this episode in the show notes at www.blendinginpodcast.com



    Do you know an innovative educator like Tasha who should be a guest on the Blending In podcast?  Nominate them HERE.

    Music Credits:  Old Love Instrumental by Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, 100% Clearance through Musicbed

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    • 46 min
    E14 - The Digital Media Pathway with Omar Ali

    E14 - The Digital Media Pathway with Omar Ali

    On this episode of Blending In, I chatted with Omar Ali, the Career and Technical Education teacher from Tahquitz High School.  Omar shared how his education and career background in film, radio, and journalistic photography led him back into a classroom to teach digital media to high school students!  In our conversation, Omar shares how he “blends in” project-based learning, student voice, and leadership skills all while guiding students down a two-year pathway in his Digital Media class!


    You can find additional information and resources about this episode in the show notes at www.blendinginpodcast.com


    Do you know an innovative educator like Omar who should be a guest on the Blending In podcast?  Nominate them HERE.

    Music Credits:  Old Love Instrumental by Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, 100% Clearance through Musicbed

    Subscribe to the Blending In Podcast: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Anchor | Google | Apple | YouTube | Stitcher | Pandora | Pocket Casts | Amazon Music

    Follow the Blending In Podcast on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

    Get a cool t-shirt to show your support of the Blending In Podcast HERE or Venmo @blendinginpodcast to make a donation!



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    • 17 min

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