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EdTech perspectives from a National Teacher of the Year

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This is a must-listen for those who want to get into the mind of a teacher.

Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy shares her journey from aspiring to be a teacher from a young age to becoming a specialist in teaching English as a second language in Rogersville, Tennessee.

Reflecting on her career, Missy discusses the importance of face-to-face teaching, the integration of technology in education, and the challenges and rewards of being an educator.

The conversation also explores the role of AI in classrooms, the importance of reducing non-instructional tasks for teachers, and the balance of motherhood and a teaching career. Missy emphasizes the value of interacting directly with students and shares her experiences with mentors, technology, and personal anecdotes about balancing work and family life.

Follow Missy on LinkedIn, Instagram, and her website.

Chapters

00:15 - Missy's Early Inspiration

01:22 - Missy's Teaching Journey

06:49 - Early Tech in Education

12:32 - First Year Teaching Challenges

15:19 - Tech Tools in Modern Teaching

24:49 - Digital Natives and Tech Integration

25:42 - AI in Education

27:09 - Face-to-Face Teaching vs. Tech

30:15 - The Role of Language in Child Development

31:47 - EdTech Trends and Teacher Workload

35:44 - AI's Impact on Education

43:33 - Balancing Work and Motherhood

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UX of EdTech is a design studio that cultivates learning, creativity, and play.
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67 episodes

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Manage episode 519024576 series 2978026
Content provided by Alicia Quan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Alicia Quan or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This is a must-listen for those who want to get into the mind of a teacher.

Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy shares her journey from aspiring to be a teacher from a young age to becoming a specialist in teaching English as a second language in Rogersville, Tennessee.

Reflecting on her career, Missy discusses the importance of face-to-face teaching, the integration of technology in education, and the challenges and rewards of being an educator.

The conversation also explores the role of AI in classrooms, the importance of reducing non-instructional tasks for teachers, and the balance of motherhood and a teaching career. Missy emphasizes the value of interacting directly with students and shares her experiences with mentors, technology, and personal anecdotes about balancing work and family life.

Follow Missy on LinkedIn, Instagram, and her website.

Chapters

00:15 - Missy's Early Inspiration

01:22 - Missy's Teaching Journey

06:49 - Early Tech in Education

12:32 - First Year Teaching Challenges

15:19 - Tech Tools in Modern Teaching

24:49 - Digital Natives and Tech Integration

25:42 - AI in Education

27:09 - Face-to-Face Teaching vs. Tech

30:15 - The Role of Language in Child Development

31:47 - EdTech Trends and Teacher Workload

35:44 - AI's Impact on Education

43:33 - Balancing Work and Motherhood

Follow us

UX of EdTech is a design studio that cultivates learning, creativity, and play.
LinkedIn ↗︎ Substack Newsletter ↗︎

  continue reading

67 episodes

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