EdTech Bites is a Podcast about all things EdTech and Food hosted by Gabriel Carrillo. He interviews teachers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the latest trends in educational technology. Many times, while sharing a meal together. So subscribe, tell a friend or colleague, and remember that great conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen Provecho!
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Ep. 267 | Why You Should Attend The Elementary Technology Conference w/ Jeannine Freeman
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32:28What do flip-flops, beachfront views, and cutting-edge edtech have in common? They’re all part of the Elementary Technology Conference in Galveston, Texas! In this episode, Jeannine Freeman from TCEA joins us to dish on why this event is a must for educators looking to blend sunshine with professional growth. In this special episode, you'll find ou…
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Ep. 266 | I Have the Runs... in ASL: Language, Laughter & Lessons with Melanie Cochrill
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28:46This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com What happens when a sign language …
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Ep. 265 | Pro Tips To Help You Rock Your First Conference w/ Courtney Deadman
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24:51This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com What happens when an introverted e…
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Ep. 264 | Why Educators Need Each Other w/ Heather Brantley
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34:45This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com What’s the secret ingredient to th…
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Ep. 263 | Beyond Copy + Paste: Building AI Literacy in Today’s Students With Ron Madison
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35:36This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com What does student work look like i…
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Ep. 262 | The AI Blueprint: Planning For AI In Education With Karle Delo
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30:27This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com In this episode, we're joined by a…
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Ep. 261 | Knowt: Spend More Time Interacting And Less Time Preparing w/ Abheek Pandoh
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19:31This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com What if creating study guides and …
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Ep. 260 | It Takes 10 Years To Get Started: The Hustle w/ Jorge Valenzuela, Jean Darnell, And Andre Daughty
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34:31This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. What does it take to go from passionate educator to sought-after speaker? At TCEA 2025, I sat down with three incredible presenters to talk about their journey to success, the hustle behind the scenes, and how passion fuels everything we do. Alo…
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Ep. 259 | Crayons & Content: Why Creativity In The Classroom Matters With Monica Roach
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28:25This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. Is creativity vanishing from our classrooms? With the pressure to cover content, many teachers feel like there's no time for creative exploration. But what if creativity and content didn’t have to compete? In this episode, I sit down with Monica…
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Ep. 258 | EdTech & Eats: Trivia Fun At TCEA 2025 With Frankie Baker
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27:01This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. After a whirlwind of edtech, learning strategies, and the hustle of the expo hall at TCEA 2025, we decided to mix things up with a fun, lighthearted challenge—EdTech & Food Trivia! 🎉 Join us as we test our knowledge on everything from groundbrea…
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Ep. 257 | The Price We Pay For AI With Brianna Hodges and Carl Hooker
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1:05:19This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. Live from TCEA 2025, we’re bringing you an electrifying discussion on "The Price We Pay for AI" with special guests Brianna Hodges and Carl Hooker. This is TCEA’s first EVER live podcast as a concurrent session so we had a live audience in front…
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Ep. 256 | TCEA Takeaways: Bringing STEM Ideas and Podcasting to Life w/ Brenda Gutierrez
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19:41This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com In this episode, we’re joined by Brenda Gutierrez, Student Services Coordinator at Ysleta de Sur Pueblo Department Of Tribal Empowerment in El Paso, Texas. She shares her first experience attending TCEA 2025. We dive into her mission to bring eng…
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Ep. 255 | Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Unlocking the Power of Brisk Teaching with Suvi Gluskin
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27:03This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to plan lessons, grade assignments, and still have time to breathe? In today’s episode, I chat with Suvi Gluskin, Head of Marketing and Community for Brisk Teaching. We dive into Brisk Tea…
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Ep. 254 | Meet the EduGuardians: Protecting Teachers From Isolation
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31:08*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! What happens when a group of passionate educators comes together to spark change? In this episode, I sit down with Larisa Black, Heather Brown, Farmer Faubs, and Christie Cloud, the four of the founding members of the EduGuardians. We discuss how their movemen…
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Ep. 253 | Back to Basics with a Tech Twist: Pedagogy, AI, and interACTIVE Teaching With Kristin and Joe Merrill
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28:44*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! How do we blend tried-and-true teaching strategies with cutting-edge AI? In this episode, I chat with the dynamic husband-and-wife duo, Kristin and Joe Merrill AKA Kroe, about their latest book The InterACTIVE Class: Creation in a World of AI: Empowering Educa…
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Ep. 252 | Building Skills Brick by Brick: Using Legos for Creativity and STEM With Dan Thomas
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27:18*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! Are Legos just toys, or are they powerful tools for learning? In this inspiring episode, I chat with Dan Thomas, a middle school STEM teacher known for using Legos to spark creativity and enhance student learning. We explore how these colorful bricks encourage…
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Ep. 251 | EdTech Pet Peeves: The Good, The Bad, and The Cringeworthy With Katie Fielding and Stevie Frank
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28:54*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! What’s driving you (and your students) crazy in the world of edtech? In this fun and honest episode, I sit down with Katie Fielding and Stevie Frank to unpack our biggest edtech pet peeves. We discuss the amazing innovations happening in classrooms, but also t…
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Ep. 250 | From Burnout to Brilliance: How To Reignite Your Teaching Passion With Brittany Blackwell
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24:51*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! Are you feeling the weight of burnout or wondering how to rekindle your love for teaching? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Brittany Blackwell, an educator dedicated to helping teachers nourish their mind, body, and soul. She shares her powerful stor…
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Ep. 249 | Connections Before Content: The Power of Building Classroom Relationships With Jess Boyce
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31:59*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! What’s the secret to a thriving classroom? In this episode, we explore the power of building strong relationships with students before diving into content. Join me and Jess Boyce, yes…Jess from Flip (RIP, Flip) as we discuss why connections matter, how they im…
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Ep. 248 | From One-Size-Fits-All to One-Size-Fits-Me: Shifting to Personalized Learning With Michelle Manning
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25:03*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! What does personalized learning really look like in today’s classrooms? In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Manning, who shares her insights on the transformative power of personalized learning. She breaks down what personalized learning means, why it’s es…
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Ep. 247 | Tool Time: Exploring Our New Favorite EdTech Tools With Greg Bagby
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22:54*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! What’s better than discovering an edtech tool that makes your teaching life easier? Sharing it with a friend! In this episode, we sit down with the ever-insightful Greg Bagby to trade notes on our favorite new edtech finds. Greg introduces us to Notebook LM, a…
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Ep. 246 | What Would Peter Rackham Do? Roy Francis’ First Ever FETC
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21:22*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! What’s it like to attend your first major edtech conference? In this episode, I sit down with Roy Francis, a music and French teacher from Nova Scotia, who attended his first-ever FETC conference. We discuss his initial expectations, how he and his team planne…
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Ep. 245 | Maximizing Teacher Time: How Class Companion Delivers Real-Time Insights for Student Success
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25:39*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! Are you ready to reclaim your time and supercharge student learning? In this episode, recorded live at FETC 2025, we sit down with Avery Pan (Co-Founder) and Brittany Blackwell (Marketing and Community Lead) of Class Companion to explore how their innovative p…
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Ep. 244 | Less Is More: Simplifying Your 2025 Classroom Plan
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14:05Today's episode is brought to you by Colleague AI. Colleague AI can create new ideas and help teachers brainstorm ideas, create unique lesson plans, new high level rubrics, and grade homework with ease. Colleague AI is also able to manage administrative tasks with parental controls to help students succeed with ease. To learn more and get started, …
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Ep. 243 | Why You Should Join The X-Factor EDU Virtual 5k Turkey Trot
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36:51Calling all educators! Feeling burnt out before Thanksgiving even hits? This episode's for you! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Matthew Joseph of X-Factor EDU, Jon Laven, and Jeff Plourd of Snorkl.app to get you pumped for the X-Factor EDU Virtual 5K Turkey Trot sponsored by Snorkl! This fun, FREE event is all about educator wellness, giving you…
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