Tips and Salsa

Redlands Instructional Tech
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An instructional technology podcast featuring all the ed tech happenings in the Redlands Unified School District, with a side of chips and salsa.

  1. JAN 23

    Game On: Trailblazing Esports at Clement

    Is gaming the new "team sport"? Clement teachers Darren Ching and Anthony Alacorn join us to discuss the rise of RUSD Esports and why competitive gaming is essentially "fast-paced chess". From "Golden Pikachu" victories to teaching sportsmanship and perseverance through Super Smash Bros, our guests share how they built a thriving gaming community. Tune in to discover the academic and social benefits students realize through gaming and why Esports belong in our schools.

    46 min

  2. 10/15/2025

    Redlands RAISEs the Roof

    Get ready to RAISE your AI game! Our special guest, Deputy Superintendent Jason Hill, breaks down RUSD’s new initiative for integrating generative AI into our schools. Learn all about the new Redlands Launchpad, how staff can use AI tools to boost their work, and the ultimate vision for innovation across the district.

    36 min

  3. 05/19/2025

    From Sixth Grade to Silver Screen

    In this episode of Tips and Salsa, we’re joined by sixth-grade filmmaking phenom Calvin Catania! 🎬 From taco-fueled inspiration to film noir flair, Calvin shares the stories behind his standout RUSD FilmFest submissions and what it’s like to see his work hit the big screen. 2025 film: Cheap$kate 2024 fim: The Young Cowboy

    26 min

  4. 03/19/2025

    Schooling v. Scrolling with Sue Thotz

    Is scrolling getting in the way of schooling? In this episode, we sit down with Sue Thotz from Common Sense Education to talk about online safety, digital citizenship, and the growing push for phone-free schools. Tune in as we explore the challenges, the new California law, and what schools, parents, and students need to know!

    43 min

  5. 02/10/2025

    Computers, Connectivity, & Cybersecurity with David Monaco

    How does our district stay connected and protected? In this episode, we chat with David Monaco, Director of Technology Services, about the challenges of managing IT, the importance of cybersecurity, and what’s next for tech in our schools.

    25 min

  6. 12/13/2024

    Make, Animate, and Educate with Karen Burk

    Join us as we chat with Karen Burk, our 2024 Garner Holt Teacher of the Year, about the amazing AniMakerspace Lab at Victoria, her favorite projects, and how it’s inspiring students to create and innovate! Meet our student guests!

    22 min

  7. 10/14/2024

    Inside the Science & Engineering Fair

    Join us as we dive into the California Science & Engineering Fair with teacher Colleen Duncan and standout student Michael Stodelle. Learn about the fair's impact and how to get involved, and hear how Michael's project last year reached the international stage! Google Classroom class codes: Elementary - cpdbbvo Secondary - mphc3gf

    28 min

  8. 09/23/2024

    Superintendent Cabral: One Year Later

    In this episode, we’re joined once again by Redlands USD Superintendent Cabral for a “one year later” check-in. We first spoke with him as he began his journey with RUSD, and now he’s back to share reflections on his first year, the challenges and accomplishments along the way, and his vision for the year ahead.

    31 min
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An instructional technology podcast featuring all the ed tech happenings in the Redlands Unified School District, with a side of chips and salsa.

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  • Creator
    Redlands Instructional Tech
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Redlands Instructional Tech
  • Show Website
    Tips and Salsa