Dr. Monica Burns is a former teacher, Ed-Tech consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator, author and founder of classtechtips.com
Monica is passionate about preparing kids for a future world where they need to think critically. One way she does this is by supporting deeper, more meaningful learning using technology.
In this episode we discussed the technological changes that have happened in schools over the years. What happens when, in less than a decade, the tools that are used change dramatically? How do schools keep up? How can we use technology as a learning tool?
Monica shares a plethora of her favourite digital tools for learning and addresses questions from listeners;
In a world where we are so digitally connected and have so much information at our fingertips, how will this access to information impact the traditional school structure? A structure where school and teachers were previously recognized as the gatekeepers of information?
What does she see for the future of education and learning?
Is there such a thing as too much tech? If so, how much tech is too much?
You can find Monica at her website or through Social Media
Website https://classtechtips.com/
Monica’s Social Media
Monica’s Books
Books (with affiliate links)
Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom
https://classtechtips.com/tasksbeforeapps
40 Ways to Inject Creativity into Your Classroom with Adobe Spark
https://classtechtips.com/sparkbook
#FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scalable Formative Assessment with Technology
http://classtechtips.com/formativetech/
Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom
http://classtechtips.com/scannabletech/
Digital Learning Tools and Resources
Video Content and Consumption Tools
Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
Ted Ed https://ed.ted.com/
Storyline Online https://www.storylineonline.net/
Google Arts and Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/
Creative Tools (Making movies, websites, graphics)
Virtual Reality
Google Expeditions https://www.blog.google/products/expeditions/adventures-abound-explore-google-expeditions-your-own/
Oculus https://www.oculus.com/?locale=en_US
Using Virtual Reality Without A Headset
Other Resources and Classes
Creative Live https://www.creativelive.com/
Udemy https://www.udemy.com/
Masterclass https://www.masterclass.com/
Seth Godin: Stop Stealing Dreams https://youtu.be/sXpbONjV1Jc
- https://classtechtips.com/2019/12/10/khan-academy-042/ (podcast episode)
- https://classtechtips.com/2018/05/27/virtual-reality-discussion-prompts/ (blog post)
- https://classtechtips.com/vrbook/ (free download)
- https://classtechtips.com/books/ (Tasks Before Apps)
If you’d like to learn about another Rad Educator, check out my interview with Kate Weber. Kate may not be all about the tech, but her approach to supporting learning stands out. http://imhomeschooling.com/kate-weber-rad-educator/
