The Good Life EDU Podcast Andrew Easton

Dr. Kristen Mattson joins The Good Life EDU Podcast this week for the third and final installment of our Summer Learning Series featuring speakers who shared at Nebraska education conferences this summer. In this episode, Dr. Mattson provides practical examples of Digital Citizenship in action, delves into AI in education, and makes both topics approachable for all educators in our shared responsibility to create spaces for students to learn and grow as citizens in a digital world.Links Referenced in the Episode Include:TeachDigCit.com (TeachDigCit.com)TeachDigCit.com/framework (TeachDigCit.com/framework)TeachDigCit.com/picturebooks (TeachDigCit.com/picturebooks)https://www.pinterest.com/DrKMattson/dig-cit-discussions/ (https://www.pinterest.com/DrKMattson/dig-cit-discussions/) (images for discussion)

Education author, speaker, and Canva Learning Consultant, Tisha Richmond, joins The Good Life EDU Podcast this week for the second of three episodes in our Summer Learning Series. In each of these episodes, we feature a keynote speaker from one of this summer's Nebraska conferences to give access to those not at these events while also extending the learning for those who were there, live. Tisha shares with us her summer learning, speaks to the power of being a connected educator, praises Runza, and delves into some of the new features in Canva!To continue to follow and learn more from Tisha, visit https://www.tisharichmond.com/ (https://www.tisharichmond.com/)

Fresh off of her keynote appearance at the Future Ready Nebraska Conference and following up a busy week at the 2024 ISTE Conference, Jaime Donally revisits The Good Life EDU Podcast to share some of her summer learning and where she sees technology for education trending next. Our conversation spans AI, augmented reality, virtual reality, and more -- so don't miss out on this opportunity to see into the future of ed tech.To follow Jaime and learn more, visit www.arvrinedu.com (www.arvrinedu.com)To learn more about Kai's Clan (mentioned in the episode), visit https://kaisclan.ai/ (https://kaisclan.ai/)

In this special episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, we bring you a live recording from this summer's Future Ready Nebraska Conference. We recorded a session titled, "All Things Digital Learning," which features Dorann Avey and Shaun Young with NDE and Bill Pulte of ESU 3 sharing their insights on current initiatives, resources, and collaborations taking place within Nebraska's education community. The conversation moves frequently across a myriad of topics, and you can listen in to gain the same insights and learning opportunities as those who were present to participate in this engaging session.

In this inspiring episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, we sit down with Dawn Ferreyra and Derek Gangwish, the educators behind the EMIL Maker Lab at ESU 3 in LaVista, Nebraska. Discover how this dynamic makerspace fosters creativity and innovation, providing students with hands-on experiences in 3D printing, laser cutting, embroidery, and more. Learn about the impact of maker education on student engagement and curriculum reinforcement, and how this is just one of the many ways our ESUs serve Nebraska education.To learn more, visit https://tech.esu3.org/emil (https://tech.esu3.org/emil)

In this enlightening episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, we chat with happiness coach and motivational speaker Kim Strobel. Together, we explore Kim's key message about the power of happiness and its profound impact on our personal and professional lives. Kim shares research-backed strategies and actionable insights that educators can implement to foster a positive, joyful environment in their schools and classrooms. Special thanks to Kim Strobel for inspiring us to prioritize happiness and well-being in education.To learn more about Kim's work and message, visit https://strobeleducation.com/ (https://strobeleducation.com/)To access Kim's Gratitude Tracker, visit https://strobeleducation.com/gratitude-habit-tracker/ (https://strobeleducation.com/gratitude-habit-tracker/)