For The Love of EdTech Kara Hutchinson, Caryn Kelley

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