EdTech Bites Podcast Gabriel Carrillo

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Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Connect With Snorkl Snorkl Website: https://www.snorkl.app Snorkl On Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/SnorklApp Snorkl On Instagram: https://instagram.com/SnorklApp The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I’m super excited about this project. It’s filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!
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In this episode, I fly solo to discuss Google Vids. Google Vids is an addition to Google Workspace via Google Labs. It is a tool that allows users to create videos effortlessly through the use of Google’s AI LLM, Google Gemini. I go through how to create a video, the editing process, and ideas for educators to implement this as a time saver. If you’d like to see it in action, click on the YouTube video below for a video tutorial. If your organization doesn’t have Google Labs turned on, you might want to talk to your district Google Admin to see about getting this AI video creator turned on. Buen provecho!
Google Vids Tutorial On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGkZZ3cR0eg
Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites My Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I’m super excited about this project. It’s filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!
Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Looking to elevate STEAM learning in your classroom? Discover TinkRworks — the evidence-based STEAM learning system designed for K-8 educators. TinkRworks engages students in unprecedented ways through innovative, STEAM Project-based Learning. The easy-to-implement program focuses on the hands-on application of STEM concepts and deepens cross-curricular connections to computer science, language arts, engineering, math, science, and the arts. Developed by a team of educators and engineers, TinkRworks provides comprehensive resources that enhance lesson plans, support project implementation, and ensure alignment with educational standards.
Join the growing community of TinkRworks educators. Visit TinkRworks.com/podcast for special pricing.
In this episode, I sit down and chat with Nigel Nisbet. He’s the Vice President of Content Creation at MIND Research Institute and loves the ST Math product they’ve designed. He’s a life long educator and has a passion for students overcoming math adversity through critical thinking and problem solving. ST Math is a platform in which students interact with Jiji, they’re penguin mascot, and get her to move about the screen by solving math problems. We have a great discussion around productive struggle, his educational background, and where ST Math is going next. Check this episode out and see if you could get your students to move Gigi. Buen provecho!
Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Nigel Nisbet Experienced mathematics educator and interactive curriculum designer who believes learning is something that students do, not something that happens to them.
Connect With Nigel and MIND Education MIND Education Website: https://www.mindresearch.org/ MIND Education On Twitter: https://x.com/MINDEduOrg MIND Education On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindeducationorg/ MIND Education On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MINDEduORG/ MIND Education On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindeducation/ MIND On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mindresearch Nigel Nisbet On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelnisbet/ The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I’m super excited about this project. It’s filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!
Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Looking to elevate STEAM learning in your classroom? Discover TinkRworks — the evidence-based STEAM learning system designed for K-8 educators. TinkRworks engages students in unprecedented ways through innovative, STEAM Project-based Learning. The easy-to-implement program focuses on the hands-on application of STEM concepts and deepens cross-curricular connections to computer science, language arts, engineering, math, science, and the arts. Developed by a team of educators and engineers, TinkRworks provides comprehensive resources that enhance lesson plans, support project implementation, and ensure alignment with educational standards.
Join the growing community of TinkRworks educators. Visit TinkRworks.com/podcast for special pricing.
In this episode, I sit down and chat TinkRworks with Dr. Chad Stevens. He’s a returning guest but this time, he’s got a different company logo on his shirt. He’s the CEO of TinkRworks and discusses how they are delivering STEAM education into classrooms all over. He’s also a fellow Texan and discusses his brisket making abilities. This is a fun conversation and really focuses on how TinkRworks can help you bring STEAM to your classroom. Buen provecho!
Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Dr. Chad Stevens Dr. Chad A. Stevens is a seasoned leader in educational technology, currently serving as the CEO of TinkRworks. His expertise lies in blending business strategies with educational insights to drive long-term sustainable growth. He was recently named EdTech Chronicle's 2023 Best C-Level Officer in Education/EdTech. In 2023, EdTech Digest named Chad a Top 100 Influencer in EdTech.
Connect With TinkRworks and Dr. Chad Stevens TinkRworks Website: https://www.tinkrworks.com TinkRworks On Twitter: https://x.com/TinkRworks TinkRworks On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinkrworks/ TinkRworks On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TinkRworks/ TinkRworks On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tinkrworks/ The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I’m super excited about this project. It’s filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!
Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Looking to elevate STEAM learning in your classroom? Discover TinkRworks — the evidence-based STEAM learning system designed for K-8 educators. TinkRworks engages students in unprecedented ways through innovative, STEAM Project-based Learning. The easy-to-implement program focuses on the hands-on application of STEM concepts and deepens cross-curricular connections to computer science, language arts, engineering, math, science, and the arts. Developed by a team of educators and engineers, TinkRworks provides comprehensive resources that enhance lesson plans, support project implementation, and ensure alignment with educational standards.
Join the growing community of TinkRworks educators. Visit TinkRworks.com/podcast for special pricing.
In this episode, I get schooled on Tutor.com by none other than kara Hall. She is the Senior Director of Customer Success and breaks down why YOUR school district needs Tutor.com. This is a great conversation and Kara breaks down what it takes to be a tutor and what little it takes for students to connect with an expert. Check this episode out and imagine how Tutor.com can help fill in the learning gaps. Buen provecho!
Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Kara Hall Kara is Senior Director of Customer Success at Tutor.com. Before that she served as Direct of Client Services, K12 and Government Partnerships and prior to that, Kara was a Senior Program Manager. Before joining Tutor.com, Kara was Director, Account Management at i-nexus.
Connect With Tutor.com Tutor.com Website: https://www.tutor.com Tutor.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/tutordotcom Tutor.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutordotcom Tutor.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tutordotcom/ Tutor.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tutor.com/ The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I’m super excited about this project. It’s filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!
Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Looking to elevate STEAM learning in your classroom? Discover TinkRworks — the evidence-based STEAM learning system designed for K-8 educators. TinkRworks engages students in unprecedented ways through innovative, STEAM Project-based Learning. The easy-to-implement program focuses on the hands-on application of STEM concepts and deepens cross-curricular connections to computer science, language arts, engineering, math, science, and the arts. Developed by a team of educators and engineers, TinkRworks provides comprehensive resources that enhance lesson plans, support project implementation, and ensure alignment with educational standards.
Join the growing community of TinkRworks educators. Visit TinkRworks.com/podcast for special pricing.
In this episode, I sit down with Laurie Deithelm and Randi Economou. Laurie is the Senior VP of Product at Capstone and Randi is the CEO of Capstone. We discuss the latest updates that are coming to the PebbleGo platform. There are some great additions to immerse our K-2 students into the research world without them being bogged down by incorrect data or even going to the wrong site to get bogus information. But what happens when they enter the upper elementary grades and miss PebbleGo? Well, they’re updating with PebbleGo Next, a research solution for 3rd-5th graders. This is a great episode with great guests. If you’re ready to see where PebbleGo is heading Next, give it a listen. Buen provecho!
Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Randi Economou Randi originally joined Capstone in 2010 as the Vice President of the West where she was instrumental in building our Go To Market strategy for seven years. In July 2022, Randi returned to Capstone as Chief Executive Officer. She is a seasoned executive with over 2 decades of leading and contributing to the vision and strategy within EdTech organizations within the US and internationally. Beginning her career as an educator and staying true to her passion for teaching and learning, Randi believes that education is key and has dedicated her career to advocating for life-long learning opportunities for all children. She has held a variety of leadership positions within TeachMaster Technologies, PLATO Learning, myON, and most recently, Renaissance. Randi has been successful in positioning organizations as market leaders through driving the business strategy, operations, and innovation, while focusing on growth and building and maintaining a positive culture. Randi holds an undergraduate degree in English and she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master of Education from Grand Canyon University.
About Laurie Diethelm Laurie Diethelm has 20+ years of experience creating educational products ranging from software-as-a-service (SaaS) learning and development platforms to content-rich, multimedia learning experiences. Prior to joining the Capstone team, she worked with brands including For Dummies, Everything DiSC, Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, The Leadership Challenge, PXT Select, CrossKnowledge, and RMC Learning Solutions. She is a firm believer that the team is the most critical ingredient in the product development process—people from different perspectives and skill sets working together in creative tension will craft something much greater than any individual can create alone. Laurie is a graduate from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus.
Connect With Capstone and PebbleGo Capstone Website: https://www.capstonepub.com Capstone On Twitter: https://x.com/CapstonePub Capstone On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capstonepub/ Capstone On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Capstone