Tech Lasso

EdTech and Innovation at Los Angeles County Office of Education

Tech Lasso is produced by the LACOE EdTech and Innovation Coordinators. EdTech and Innovation at the Los Angeles County Office of Education promotes the effective and innovative use of technology throughout our educational communities. Various guest speakers from Los Angeles County and beyond engage in conversation to help everyone navigate the ever-evolving digital technologies used in the classrooms today. For more information on EdTech and Innovation, Technology Services, and the Los Angeles County Office of Education visit https://www.lacoe.edu/services/technology/learning-support

  1. 27 thg 6

    E 4.10 Riding into the Sunset

    We may be officially sunsetting the Tech Lasso podcast as our team shifts focus toward upcoming digital initiatives, but Dr. Alice Pak has one last interview with Educational Technology Coordinator Tara Ahmed, to talk about partnerships and expanded support for districts, students, families and communities. Thanks for listening, and see y'all in the next digital chapter!

    14 phút

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    E 4.9 Esports!

    Dr. Alice Pak sits down with Alvaro Brito and James Hicks, coordinators at LACOE, to discuss structured esports programs, how they're improving academic outcomes and engagement for students, including details about an inaugural esports championship event on May 30th featuring 16 districts and a cybersecurity competition.

    30 phút

  3. 20 thg 3

    E4.8 AI Literacy Month Part II

    For Part 2 of our AI literacy series Dr. Alice Pak is joined by Hanh Bui, Teacher on Special Assignment to Educational Services at Los Nietos School District, and Aaron Razo, Director of Information & Technology, also at Los Nietos. They share how their district is approaching AI—what's working, what they're learning, and how they're supporting teachers and students as this technology becomes part of everyday learning.

    35 phút

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    E4.7 - AI Literacy Month

    March is AI Literacy Month here at LACOE, and the EdTech and Innovation team is rolling out ongoing professional development to help educators understand, explore, and thoughtfully integrate AI into their practice. Dr. Alice Pak sits down with Katrina Pendrick, an elementary educator with deep hands-on experience in EdTech implementation, curriculum adoption, and AI integration. Katrina is passionate about the intentional use of instructional technology to support diverse learning needs, and she's skilled at turning real classroom feedback into meaningful action.

    27 phút

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    E4.6 - International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    Observed every year on February 11, this United Nations-designated day is all about promoting full and equal access to STEM fields for women and girls—recognizing their critical contributions, addressing the persistent gender gap, and breaking down the barriers that hold back career advancement. Dr. Alice Pak interviews Anthony Quan, Coordinator III of the STEM Science Unit and Founder of the Engaging Girls in STEM Program, and Christie Pearce, Coordinator II of the STEM Science Unit and a seasoned leader in Science Olympiad.

    41 phút

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    E4.5 - Digital Literacy and Upcoming PDs

    Host Dr. Alice Pak interviews LACOE'S own Jose Ramirez, our Education Technology Coordinator and Laura Wilson, Coordinator II with EdTech and Innovation. They discuss our work with the CASF digital literacy grant in Hawthorne and Lancaster Districts, where we're delivering meaningful training that supports families and empowers communities.  Questions? We would love to hear from you in the comments section or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠edtech@lacoe.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LACOE AI Guidelines publication⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast spans topics such as practical applications, ethical considerations, and innovative strategies for integrating AI into classrooms. Production Notes     Tech Lasso is produced in collaboration with the Edtech and Innovation Coordinators with support from the LACOE Technology, Learning & Support Services Department.           The views expressed in the podcast are those of the presenters and may not be endorsed by the Los Angeles County Office of Education or the respective organizations of the guests.  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/lacoe-edtech-and-innovation/⁠⁠⁠⁠

    30 phút

  7. 12/12/2025

    E4.4 - Angela Chavez Interview

    Host Dr. Alice Pak interviews Angela Chavez, an elementary teacher in LAUSD who's proving that computer science isn't just for older kids—it belongs in early elementary too. Angela shares how she weaves coding concepts into her classroom through games, storytelling, and activities that don't require a single screen. Questions? We would love to hear from you in the comments section or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠edtech@lacoe.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LACOE AI Guidelines publication⁠⁠⁠. This podcast spans topics such as practical applications, ethical considerations, and innovative strategies for integrating AI into classrooms. Production Notes     Tech Lasso is produced in collaboration with the Edtech and Innovation Coordinators with support from the LACOE Technology, Learning & Support Services Department.           The views expressed in the podcast are those of the presenters and may not be endorsed by the Los Angeles County Office of Education or the respective organizations of the guests.  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/lacoe-edtech-and-innovation/⁠⁠⁠

    32 phút

  8. 02/12/2025

    E4.3 - Computer Science Education Week

    This episode features a conversation about Computer Science Education Week — a global celebration that inspires students to dive into computer science and honors the incredible legacy of programming pioneer Grace Hopper. Co-hosts Dr. Alice Pak and Dr. Christopher Hoang interview our guest: Katherine Goyette, Coordinator for Computer Science Education with the California Department of Education. Questions? We would love to hear from you in the comments section or at ⁠⁠⁠edtech@lacoe.edu⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LACOE AI Guidelines publication⁠⁠. This podcast spans topics such as practical applications, ethical considerations, and innovative strategies for integrating AI into classrooms. Production Notes     Tech Lasso is produced in collaboration with the Edtech and Innovation Coordinators with support from the LACOE Technology, Learning & Support Services Department.           The views expressed in the podcast are those of the presenters and may not be endorsed by the Los Angeles County Office of Education or the respective organizations of the guests.  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/lacoe-edtech-and-innovation/⁠⁠

    32 phút
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Tech Lasso is produced by the LACOE EdTech and Innovation Coordinators. EdTech and Innovation at the Los Angeles County Office of Education promotes the effective and innovative use of technology throughout our educational communities. Various guest speakers from Los Angeles County and beyond engage in conversation to help everyone navigate the ever-evolving digital technologies used in the classrooms today. For more information on EdTech and Innovation, Technology Services, and the Los Angeles County Office of Education visit https://www.lacoe.edu/services/technology/learning-support

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    EdTech and Innovation at Los Angeles County Office of Education
  • Năm hoạt động
    2023 - 2026
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    82
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