Welcome to the He Shoots, He Draws Podcast, your go-to source for all things creativity, photography, graphic design, business, and life! Hosted by Dave Clayton and guest host Alan Hess, this show offers regular insights into these creative topics. Two friends—a graphic designer and a photographer—share their combined expertise and experiences to bring you engaging discussions. So, grab a cuppa and join us as we explore the things we admire, the people who inspire us, and much more. Expect s ...
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Business doesn’t have to be boring. Business anchors Lloyd and Dan Knowlton share a 100% honest view in how to and how not to keep your business afloat. Lloyd and Dan learn about Business trends, business growth & marketing whilst trying to convince each other that they know what they’re doing. May contain nuts. Podcast sponsors: Adobe Express
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The Creative Herd is an outlet for all types of creatives to express their journey, lend advice and share the passion for what keeps them going.
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The Ad Project is your ultimate guide to conquering the world of digital advertising and retail media. While we specialize in unravelling the complexities of Amazon advertising, we explore the entire retail media landscape, providing you with comprehensive insights that empower you to excel in the rapidly evolving e-commerce industry. Our expert guests bring a wealth of knowledge to the table, ensuring you're equipped with the latest strategies and tactics to thrive in the highly competitive ...
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Weekly podcast for the CO2 and galvo laser community. Come listen to a vast array of topics including how to make things to business decisions and marketing. Join us on facebook also at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laserlounge1
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The #EduDuctTape Podcast, hosted by Jake Miller, focuses on viewing #edtech as a tool used to meet goals, address learning standards, and solve problems in the classroom, much as duct tape is used as a tool that solves a plethora of problems in our lives. In each episode, Jake sits down with a different inspiring guest to share and discuss some awesome ideas for using tech in the classroom!
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Welcome to Design Cast, a podcast where I use nearly 30 years of educator experience and ask, “How do you design education?” Why is this important? Students all learn differently and need varied teaching methods to be successful. I chat with guests from all around the world, from classroom teachers to authors, consultants, and beyond. Check out bonus content at https://www.youtube.com/@reagincreative Connect with me at https://www.speakpipe.com/designcast Support Design Cast by visiting http ...
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Adobe Express x Amazon Ads Integration: Faster, Compliant Creative at Scale
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18:39Live from Amazon Accelerate, Joe and Adobe’s David Devisser unpack the new Adobe Express integration with Amazon Ads. You will see how to discover policy-ready templates, connect your Creative Asset Library, run real-time checks, and export to the right specs in one flow. Key takeaways You can start from Amazon Ads templates inside Express, then cu…
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Part 2: AI Advertising Revolution: How ChatGPT Could Redefine Retail Media
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25:20In Episode 173 of The Ad Project, Joe Shelerud continues the AI conversation with Ad Advance Software Engineer Roger Branham — expanding on how OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol could transform not just shopping, but advertising itself. They unpack: How ChatGPT and Gemini could evolve into major ad platforms What happens when generative AI gains d…
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Part 1: AI and the Future of Online Shopping
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25:33In this episode of The Ad Project, Joe Shelerud talks with Ad Advance Developer Roger Branham about how AI is disrupting eCommerce. They explore: ChatGPT’s new instant checkout and what it means for sellers How the OpenAI x Stripe commerce protocol could reshape online transactions Why Walmart might adopt AI faster than Amazon How data ownership, a…
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Unlocking Amazon Ads’ Creative Studio: AI-Powered Ad Creation
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21:11Episode 170 of The Ad Project was recorded at Amazon Live Studios in New York City, where Joe Shelerud sat down with Destaney Wishon (BTR Media) and Jennyfer Guone (Amazon Ads) to discuss the launch of Creative Studio, announced at Amazon Accelerate. What you’ll learn in this episode: How Creative Studio streamlines ad creation from concept to fina…
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AMC, Audiences, and Analytics with Destaney Wishon
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18:27In this special episode, recorded live at Amazon Live’s NYC studios, Joe Shelerud sits down with Destaney Wishon of BTR Media to explore: The rapid evolution of the Amazon Ads ecosystem How AMC unlocks new insights like path to purchase and ad type overlap Why audience targeting + analytics are reshaping strategy Practical ways brands can prioritiz…
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When Algorithms Take the Wheel: Amazon Ads Match Type Shifts in 2025
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26:18In this episode of The Ad Project, Joe and Maarja discuss the latest Amazon Ads algorithm changes shaking up Sponsored Products Key takeaways: Auto campaigns now account for nearly 40% of impressions, with broad match also climbing. Exact match still drives the highest conversion rates (>20%), but its share is shrinking. CPCs are rising on broad (+…
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7 Things Every Brand Should Do Before Q4 Hits
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23:45The holiday season keeps starting earlier and stretching longer. That means brands can’t just focus on Black Friday and Cyber Monday anymore — they need a strategy that carries through continuous deal weeks. In this episode of The Ad Project, Joe Shelerud and Maarja Hewitt walk through a 7-step Q4 checklist: Budget pacing across a longer season Inv…
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Behind the Scenes at GS2 Awards with Alison Todd
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45:45In this episode, I sit down with Alison Todd from GS2 Awards for an inside look at their award-making business, the story behind it, and how they bring recognition to life through custom designs. We also discuss their role as a wholesale blanks supplier, the educational classes they offer for makers, and their position as official distributors for …
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Amazon DSP 101: What Brands Need to Know to Get Started
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25:28DSP can feel like a big leap—but it’s becoming a must-have for growth-oriented brands. In this episode, Maarja Hewitt welcomes Tony Miller, Director of Programmatic Strategy at Ad Advance, to break down what Amazon DSP actually is and how it works. You’ll learn: 🔑 Key Takeaways: What makes DSP different from Sponsored Ads Key benefits like audience…
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The Rise of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Retail Media and Amazon Advertising
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24:39AI is changing advertising—and fast. In this episode, Joe and Maarja break down how AI is impacting the world of Amazon and retail media, from generative creative tools to AI-driven customer journeys and predictive campaign optimization. They explore what’s real, what’s hype, and what it all means for brands and marketers. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Amazon’s…
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EDT Jake on The Inspired Teacher Podcast
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40:50What happens when two education nerds talk books, buffaloes, and Brisk? In this special episode, I join Mike Brilla on The Inspired Teacher Podcast to discuss the role of AI in classrooms, building a professional learning community, and the adjacent possible. We get candid about cell phones, feedback, tech integration, and remembering our “why” as …
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How to Choose the Right KPIs for Your Amazon Advertising Strategy
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26:50In episode 164 of The Ad Project, Joe Shelerud (CEO) and Matt Wiklund (CTO) break down how to select the right KPIs for your Amazon advertising strategy—whether you’re selling high-ticket one-time purchases or repeat-consumable goods. They explore how ROAS, TACoS, new-to-brand metrics, and customer acquisition costs should flex based on your brand’…
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Google announced Gemini for Education. In this episode, I break it all down, from Deep Research and Gemini Canvas to Gems, Gemini Live, and more. I also discuss the difference between the paid and free versions as well as the admin controls and privacy features in it. Plus, in the soapbox moment, I dig into the importance of growth mindset, perseve…
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AMC 101: Simplifying Amazon Marketing Cloud for Brands
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25:40In this episode of The Ad Project Podcast, Joe Shelerud and Maarja Hewitt break down Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) in the simplest terms yet. AMC has become a buzzword in the advertising world — but what is it really, and why should brands care? Joe and Maarja cover everything from what a "data clean room" actually means, to how AMC allows advertise…
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Can AI help teachers do more of what matters most? In this episode, I join Rachel and Christina from The Conversation podcast to explore AI’s real impact in schools. We discuss tools like MagicSchool, Diffit, and Brisk, and how they support both students and teachers. We also dive into personalized learning, teacher PD, and the “baby steps” approac…
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Retail Media’s Gold Rush: Booming, Breaking, and What Comes Next
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23:38Retail media is having a moment — and facing major growing pains. Joe and Maarja dive into why so many retailers are launching networks, how fragmentation is creating operational headaches, and what advertisers should focus on now. From privacy shifts and first-party data goldmines to the need for standardization and consolidation, they share actio…
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Writing Your Business Plan for a Maker Business.
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26:37In this episode, we’re breaking down the Maker/Laser Business Plan Template—section by section—and showing you how to actually use it to shape your business, not just fill in the blanks. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure about your next move, this is your roadmap. No expensive course. Just a clear, tactical breakdown of the plan every…
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EDT127 Quizizz Becomes Wayground, Google Classroom Add-ons, Edpuzzle Quizizz and Slides, a Soapbox, and more!
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21:59What do a name change, a new font, and fewer browser tabs have in common? In this episode, I unpack the Quizizz rebrand to Wayground, share Edpuzzle’s leap beyond video with new interactive tools, highlight Google Classroom’s latest add-on integrations, and spotlight Google Fonts’ Playwrite—a typeface built to support handwriting instruction. Plus,…
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EDT126 Fonz Mendoza, Screencasting Tools, Screencastify, Kapwing, ScreenPal, Loom, plus NotebookLM, Padlet, Quizizz, and Google Lens
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1:07:38What if your classroom ran more like a student-led workshop than a teacher-led lecture? In this episode, Alfonso Mendoza joins me to talk about screencasting tools like Screencastify, Loom, ScreenPal, and Kapwing. I also spotlight new features in Padlet and NotebookLM, share how Google Lens can support inquiry in the moment, and reflect on The Shif…
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Prime Day 2025: What 4 Days of Deals Means for Amazon Advertisers
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22:55Prime Day 2025 is going from 2 to 4 days—and advertisers need to be ready. In this episode, Joe Shelerud and Maarja Hewitt break down what this longer event means for budget pacing, conversion trends, and media planning. They explore performance data from past Prime Days, how the extended format could shift buyer behavior, and what strategies will …
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Making the Most of Prime Day with Amazon Marketing Cloud
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29:05Prime Day 2025 is stretching into four days, opening up huge opportunities — and new complexities — for brands on Amazon. In this special guest-hosted episode, Tony Miller (Director of Programmatic Strategy) and Isaac Shelton (Sr. Account Manager) lay out a tactical, AMC-powered strategy to win across each phase of Prime Day. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Learn…
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We’re Back! What’s Changed in Retail Media This Year
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20:09The Ad Project Relaunch: Retail Media’s Rapid Evolution & What Comes Next We’re back! After a one-year break, The Ad Project returns with CEO Joe Shelerud and Director of Strategy & Insights Maarja Hewitt kicking off a new chapter — with a new studio, a growing team, and plenty to talk about. In this episode: The rise of Amazon Marketing Cloud: 5-y…
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EDT125 Courtney Watson, Scribe, iorad, Bite-Sized Tech Instructions, BookCreator, Padlet, NotebookLM
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48:07How do we make tech processes easier for students—and teachers—to follow? In this episode, I chat with Courtney Watson from friEdTechnology about strategies for creating clear, bite-sized tech instructions using tools like Scribe, iorad, Canva, and Adobe Express. We explore ways to lower the cognitive load and boost confidence in tech-rich classroo…
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This interview was originally aired on the State of Ed Podcast by Dr. Nick Isseks and Dr. Nick Simone. It is being re-aired here with their permission. You can access the original episode here: https://episodes.fm/992700178/episode/NDIwOWY1OTAtMGQxZC00NGI1LWIwMjktY2U5NmQ1Yjc4MjIw and access all State of Ed Podcast episodes here: https://episodes.fm…
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EDT124 Bryon Carpenter, Tools for Visuals like Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides
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53:26What’s your favorite tool for having students create visuals like infographics and diagrams? Bryon Carpenter from Fresh Air At Five joins me to answer that very question. We discuss Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides. Also, I share about Brisk’s new Podcast Generator, a Chromebook monitoring feature coming soon to Google, Scho…
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EDT123 Think big, Start small, and Scale fast with the Eisenhower Matrix. Plus, helps me prioritize what matters. Plus, updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI
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20:21Ever feel like the important work keeps getting overshadowed by what’s urgent? In this episode, I reflect on the quote “Think big. Start small. Scale fast.” and share how the Eisenhower Matrix helps me keep my priorities aligned. I also share updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI, plus a candid take on More Than Words by John Warner. …
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EDT122: Formative Assessment with Dan Niessen: Quizizz, Nearpod, Pear Deck, and Snorkl, plus Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0, and Canva Sheets
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1:00:29What’s your go-to tool for formative assessment? In this episode, Dan Niessen joins me to unpack strategies for gathering real-time insights into student learning. We talk Quizizz, Nearpod, Snorkl, AI chatbot tutors, Pear Deck, ChatGPT, and more. Dan shares how he supports educators in choosing tools that fit their goals—and their students. Plus, I…
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Scrappy Side Hustle vs. A Real Small Business
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1:05:05Today we’re digging into a conversation that every maker, laser owner, and creative entrepreneur needs to hear — the difference between a scrappy side hustle and a real-deal small business. I’m your host, Alisha Pate, and James is here with me at the ranch as we break down the mindsets, the money, the misconceptions, and the messy middle of it all.…
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EDT121 AI: To Use or Not to Use? Also Grade All in Google Classroom, CoSpaces becomes Delightex, and more
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32:59Is the goal to complete the task… or to grow stronger? In this episode, I reflect on Rick Wormeli’s article “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount” and what it means for educators navigating AI in classrooms. I also share updates on Common Sense Media’s free ChatGPT course, Google Classroom’s new “Grade All” feature, the CoSpaces rebra…
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EDT120 Shantel Lott, Self-Assessment Tools, Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and more
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59:31How can we empower students to self-assess their learning? In this episode, Shantel Lott joins me to explore tech tools and strategies that foster reflection and agency. We chat about Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and MagicSchool’s Custom ChatBot. I also share updates on using Google Gemini with Teens, Padlet Sandbox’s new sound and visual ef…
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Design Cast - Episode #115 - Rita Bateson - Eblana Learning
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27:59Introduction: Rita Bateson shares her educational journey, highlighting her American-Irish background and experiences teaching in various countries. Career Path: Transition from teaching in Ireland to the UK, then Switzerland, Bermuda, and finally back to Dublin. Involvement with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and curriculum development. Curr…
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EDT119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET, and more
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20:14What’s new in edtech? In this episode, I break down Google’s new parent permission requirements, an awesome Google Classroom add-on, and Screencastify’s expanded free plan. Science teachers, you’ll want to hear about PhET Simulations inside Quizizz, and we’ll discuss Common Sense Media’s latest report on AI in education. Plus, I’ll wrap up with a t…
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Upgrading Your Shop: Is That Big Equipment Buy Worth It?
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27:55Thinking about leveling up your shop with a big-ticket item like a UV printer? In this episode, I break down how I decided to pull the trigger on a major equipment upgrade—and what you need to consider before you do the same. From crunching the numbers to sizing up demand, we’ll explore the must-knows for making smart, regret-free investments in yo…
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EDT118 Padlet TA, Pear Assessment, Quizizz, Bitly, EduShare.ing, and Talking Chips
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17:33Today on the Educational Duct Tape podcast, I’ve got five edtech updates that might impact your classroom and one educational strategy that’s new to me. I’ll start with the bad news first, which is Bitly adding ads to short links (not cool, Bitly) and then get into the good news, like a new educator-made alternative to Bitly and an AI teaching assi…
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full-time creating with no desk ft. @davey_gravy
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1:02:01🚀Connect:@davey_gravy @jakefelzien @spencertorok
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Design Cast - Episode #114 - Dan Thomas – The TechEd Clubhouse
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30:30In this episode of Design Cast, Jason chats with Dan Thomas, a dedicated STEM teacher from Jamestown, New York. They discuss the value of play-based learning (PBL), the importance of creativity in the classroom, and Dan's upcoming projects. Dan's Background: · 33 years of teaching experience. · Currently teaches 7th grade STEM, covering robotics, c…
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Welcome back to The Laser Lounge at Pate Ranch, the podcast where we talk all things laser engraving, making, and running a successful business in the maker world. I’m your host, Alisha Pate, and today we’re diving into a topic that can make or break your business—opportunity cost. Every decision you make in your shop—whether it’s taking on a new c…
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Design Cast - Episode #113 - Critical Thinking with Stephanie Simoes
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23:28In this episode of the Design Cast Podcast, host Jason welcomes Stephanie Simoes, a critical-thinking educator and founder of Critikid.com. Stephanie shares her journey into critical-thinking education and discusses the importance of teaching these skills to students, especially in the age of social media. She highlights the lack of critical thinki…
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EDT117 Accessibility Tools with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette; MagicSchool, Goblin Tools, Diffit, Perplexity, SchoolAI, and more
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1:09:29How can we create more flexible, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences? In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette (husband and wife duo AdaKat) about tools and strategies to make learning more inclusive. We explore MagicSchool, Quizizz, Mote, Immersive Reader, Goblin Tools, MirrorTalk, Factors Education, Helperbir…
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Design Cast - Episode #112 - Welcome Back to DesignCast! Season 9 Opener
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12:34Hey everyone! I’m Jason Reagin, your host, and I’m thrilled to be back with a brand-new season of DesignCast after a year-long break. In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve been up to, why I took some time off, and what’s next for the podcast. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the show, thank you for tuning in! --- In This Episode: -What…
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EDT116 - Parents & Teens' AI Awareness, Google Classroom Groups, Canva Teacher Work Kit, Pear Deck, Feedback Friday, and Unconditional Positive Regard
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21:57In today’s episode, I kick things off with a Soapbox Moment relating to a new CommonSense Media report about the gap between the AI-awareness of teens and their parents—and what that means for us as educators. Then, we’ll explore five updates! We’ve got a game-changing differentiation feature in Google Classroom, an time-saving resource in Canva’s …
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EDT115 Adam Sparks Part 2 - Teaching Writing in the Age of AI, Short Answer, SchoolAI, Pear Deck, MagicSchool, Screencastify Submit
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55:42Adam Sparks is back to continue our conversation about writing instruction in the age of AI. We’re diving into even more actionable strategies, from using tools like ShortAnswer to embedding more writing across the curriculum to help students recover those lost writing reps. Plus, we tackle big-picture topics like teaching students to use AI effect…
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