Best Educationaltechnology Podcasts (2025)

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I Paid 5 Growth Experts To Create A Growth Playbook For The Same Community | Episode 408 8:04

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Don’t guess your next title – get the proven ones for free: 👉 professorgame.com/YT-Title-Spreadsheet Want your content to actually get seen? I paid five growth experts to reverse-engineer how to grow a community—without spending a cent on ads. In this episode, I reveals the three biggest levers. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as wel…

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Top 15+ AI Tools for Teachers 47:22

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#234: Ready to explore AI tools without the overwhelm? In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, I’m breaking down 15+ of the best AI tools for teachers—the ones that actually save time, support student learning, and make your teacher life easier. From lesson planning to differentiation, grading to engagement, these tools can help you work sma…

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Civic Engagement Through Classroom Games with Kerry Flanagan-Owen | Episode 407 32:22

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Book a free 1:1 call to create your personalized gamification game plan: 🎯 professorgame.com/discoverycall Can games teach students to navigate politics and power? Kerry Flanagan-Owen from the Bill of Rights Institute says YES—and she’s showing us how playful learning is transforming civics education in classrooms across the U.S. Kerry Flanagan-Owe…

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How to Win at the Game of Life (Without Playing by the Rules) | Episode 406 15:49

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If you feel like your inner explorer’s been benched for too long... you’re not alone. We’re rebuilding new learning quests inside a Skool group. Might be your next side quest. 🎯 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Education wasn’t built to empower—it was built to control. In this episode, Rob Alvarez breaks down how education evolved into a grind l…

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AI-Powered Teaching: Grade-Level Prompting Strategies for a Strong Start 29:47

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#233: In this episode of the Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell shares smart, time-saving strategies to help teachers customize AI prompts for their specific grade level. Discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and MagicSchool to simplify lesson planning, streamline parent communication, and improve classroom management—with the help of …

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From Skeptics to Superstars: The Power of Play at Work with Alex Suchman | Episode 405 35:44

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks Forget trust falls and awkward icebreakers. Alex Suchman is redefining the workplace with intentional play. Tune in to find out how one game changed a manager’s mindset—and why play ma…

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Why Your Game Mechanic Is the Learning with Elisa Navarro Chinchilla | Episode 404 33:24

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Get access to over $1,000 worth of retention and gamification strategies, templates, and live sessions—for free. All inside our Professor Game community: 🎁 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What happens when a powerful game opens Pandora’s box? Elisa Navarro Chinchilla shares the highs, lows, and serious challenges of designing games for real-wor…

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Can Stories Make Kids Kinder? The Science Behind Reading and Empathy | The Chronicle Podcast Ep.4 45:58

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In this episode, we explore the surprising power of storytime to shape who children become. Grounded in rigorous research from Mar, Lee, Larsen, and Chen, we unpack how reading storybooks to children aged 3 to 8 can measurably boost empathy, honesty, and kindness. Through clever experiments — from broccoli vs. cookie mind games to sticker-sharing c…

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10 Genius Ways Teachers Can Use AI for Back-to-School 37:24

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#232: Ready to start the school year smarter, not harder? In this episode, Kasey Bell shares 10 practical and time-saving ways teachers can use AI to kick off the back-to-school season. From classroom setup and lesson planning to communication and classroom management, learn how to utilize tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and MagicSchool AI—witho…

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Secrets to Building the Most Engaging Community Ever | Episode 403 5:24

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Click the link below to book a quick 10–15 minute chat with me. No sales, no pressure—just ideas and clarity on how to engage your community and grow revenue. 🗓 professorgame.com/discoverycall What do sticky communities and addictive games have in common? We break down two powerful design moves to build a community you love showing up to—and one yo…

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EDT Jake on The Inspired Teacher Podcast 40:50

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What 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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From Boring to Brilliant: Rethinking Education with AI and Engagement | Episode 402 31:39

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Build a thriving, loyal community—without chasing members or cranking out content 24/7. Join us for free: 🏡 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Crushing churn in the classroom? It starts with embracing AI. Rob Alvarez is joined by Dr. Matt Metzger to explore how AI can revamp higher education—boosting motivation, retention, and engagement while sta…

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Why Boys Struggle With Reading — And What the Science Says We Can Do About It | Chronicle Podcast Ep.3 52:04

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In this episode, I explore why boys struggle with reading from an early age and what we can do to help. I unpack the science behind the gender gap, from brain development to classroom expectations, and share practical, research-backed strategies for parents and educators. We’ll cover phonics, movement-based learning, reading role models, screen tim…

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AI is an Ingredient, YOU are the Chef. 57:48

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#231: Discover creative ways to integrate AI in the classroom with Lindy Hockenbary’s “Yes, Chef!” session from the Shake Up Learning Summer Learning Series. In this episode, Kasey Bell shares how Lindy uses the “Chopped” cooking show concept to help educators approach AI as a classroom ingredient—not a replacement. Learn how to balance AI tools wi…

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Failed Game Becomes a Hit — 8 Years Later with Dain Saint | Episode 401 34:51

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks “Sometimes your idea isn’t broken — it’s just not ready yet.” In this immersive episode, Dain joins Rob to explore how interactive storytelling can drive real-world impact, from failed…

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EDT128 Google Gemini for Education 31:42

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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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Wise Beyond Their Years: How Reading Nurtures Children's Empathy | Chronicle Podcast Ep.2 39:40

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Wise Beyond Their Years – How Reading Nurtures Children's Empathy In this episode, I explore the link between reading and empathy — and why some kids seem to carry emotional insight well beyond their age. It turns out, reading doesn’t just help with language — it reshapes the way we understand others, make decisions, and handle life’s challenges. I…

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Level Up IRL: Designing Your Purpose with Yu-kai Chou | Episode 400 40:12

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks What if your life was a game—and you had the playbook to win? In this episode, gamification expert Yu-kai Chou returns to share his new framework, 10K HP (10,000 Hours of Play), and ho…

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EDT Jake on The Conversation Podcast 24:14

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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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They Made $300k Per Month With Skool (Just Copy Them) | Episode 399 14:37

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Want help creating online revenue—without needing like a thousand different tools? Book a free 1:1 call to create your single platform revenue-creating online community: 🎯 professorgame.com/discoverycall Tired of juggling tools to run your online business? We break down why Skool is a game-changing platform for building and scaling online communiti…

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EDT127 Quizizz Becomes Wayground, Google Classroom Add-ons, Edpuzzle Quizizz and Slides, a Soapbox, and more! 21:59

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What 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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When Computers Taught You to Create, Not Just Consume with Jesper Juul | Episode 398 34:18

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If you're struggling to make more money with your online community, check out my FREE resources to learn how to do just that: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What can a 40-year-old machine teach us about loyalty, engagement, and creative freedom? In this episode, Jesper Juul returns to the Professor Game Podcast to talk about his new book Too M…

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EDT126 Fonz Mendoza, Screencasting Tools, Screencastify, Kapwing, ScreenPal, Loom, plus NotebookLM, Padlet, Quizizz, and Google Lens 1:07:38

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What 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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Worksheet Replacement Therapy 23:00

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#230: Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to interactive, brain-boosting learning! In this episode of the Shake Up Learning Show, Kimberly Voge shares how to transform traditional fill-in-the-blank activities into dynamic, student-centered experiences using EduProtocols. Whether you're new to EduProtocols or a seasoned user, you’ll discover …

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What Is Dreambook & The History Of Chronicle Creations | The Chronicle Podcast Ep.1 1:05:40

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Welcome to The Chronicle. A little over two years ago, I founded Chronicle Creations. Since then, we've defined our flagship product and assembled an incredibly talented team to bring it to life. That product is Dreambook — a story creation app that harnesses the power of generative AI to help children imagine, create, and explore their own narrati…

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AI + Game Thinking = Retention Breakthrough | Episode 397 32:00

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Click the link below to book a quick 10–15 minute chat with me. No sales, no pressure—just ideas and clarity on how to engage your community and grow revenue. 🗓 professorgame.com/discoverycall Strategy Meets AI Game design + AI = game changer. In this episode, Amy Jo Kim returns to share how she’s combining decades of design wisdom with cutting-edg…

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Why Most Community Building Fails (And HOW TO WIN) | Episode 396 9:43

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks Why are your members disappearing—even when you’re doing everything “right”? Rob breaks down the real reasons communities lose members, even when packed with great content. Drawing fro…

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Using MagicSchool AI to Streamline Your Classroom 35:39

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#229: We’re kicking off the FREE Summer Learning Series with a powerhouse session from Ashley Shanley, all about MagicSchool AI! In this special audio version of Ashley’s session, you’ll learn how to move beyond basic task automation and truly unlock the potential of AI in your classroom. 💡 You’ll discover how to: Create differentiated learning exp…

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Coaching Leadership Through Role-Playing Games with Joe Lasley | Episode 395 30:03

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks What happens when role-playing games become a leadership development tool? In this episode we interview Joe, founder of GameNamic Leadership, to explore how tabletop RPGs can unlock tr…

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EDT125 Courtney Watson, Scribe, iorad, Bite-Sized Tech Instructions, BookCreator, Padlet, NotebookLM 48:07

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How 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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The Great Gambit: Teaching Peace Through Play with Anders Kjellberg | Episode 394 25:33

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What happens when a teacher turns history into a simulation? We interview Swedish educator Anders Kjellberg, who co-created The Great Gambit, a role-playing simulation designed to help students understand the driving forces be…

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EDT Jake on the State of Ed Podcast 43:04

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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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10 AI Tools Teachers Should Explore This Summer 37:01

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#228: In “10 AI Tools Teachers Should Explore This Summer,” Kasey Bell shares must-try AI tools for K–12 educators, including MagicSchool, Brisk, Diffit, Curipod, ChatGPT, and more. Learn how to use artificial intelligence in education to streamline lesson planning, support student learning, and enhance engagement. This guide is ideal for teachers …

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Bram Wulteputte Gamifies Education With Minecraft and NASA | Episode 393 31:09

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web How do you gamify learning without losing the learning? We talk with Bram about designing Minecraft-powered learning experiences that actually work. From working with NASA to teaching democracy through play, he reveals how chu…

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EDT124 Bryon Carpenter, Tools for Visuals like Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides 53:26

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What’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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Why Aldi Agaj Builds Games With Scientists AND Teachers | Episode 392 31:35

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What if learning felt like playing — and retention was built into the design? In this episode, Rob interviews Aldi Agaj, CEO of Alter Learning, who shares how his team builds educational video games in collaboration with scien…

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Teacher PD on the Patio: Reset & Recharge this Summer 26:47

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#227: Summer break should be for rest AND growth! In this episode, we’ll explore how you can recharge and level up your teaching skills with flexible, "learn-from-anywhere" PD opportunities. Whether you’re soaking up the sun or relaxing at home, you can keep learning at your own pace—and I’ll show you how! Bonus: The Summer Learning Series is back …

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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 20:21

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Ever 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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3 Customer Retention Strategies That Keep Customers Coming Back | Episode 391 8:56

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks Tired of watching great customers walk away? We reveal how gamification can transform retention, skyrocket engagement, and massively increase your customer lifetime value—without resor…

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Role-Playing for Real Learning with Anthony Kurza | Episode 390 36:25

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web From clueless to collaborative in one session? That’s the power of a well-designed Tabletop RPG. Rob Alvarez sits down with Anthony Kurza, creator of the SAN model and higher ed coach, to explore how role-playing games can unl…

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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 1:00:29

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What’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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Career Change for Teachers: Exploring Options Beyond the Classroom 25:40

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#226: Thinking about leaving the classroom—or just ready for a new challenge? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore career change options for teachers who want something different, from internal roles like instructional coach or tech coach to external paths like educational consulting, instructional design, tutoring, or launching a business…