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Episode #36
Save Our E-Rate: What Schools Stand to Lose
44m 34s
E-Rate does more than just keep students online. It supports nearly every part of the modern school day. So what happens if the program is limited or eliminated? In this episode, host Dr. Chantell Manahan talks with Dr. Sheryl Abshire, EdTech Specialist, author, and former CTO of Calcasieu Parish School District, and John Harrington, CEO […]
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Episode #36
Save Our E-Rate: What Schools Stand to Lose
44m 34s
E-Rate does more than just keep students online. It supports nearly every part of the modern school day. So what happens if the program is limited or eliminated? In this episode, host Dr. Chantell Manahan talks with Dr. Sheryl Abshire, EdTech Specialist, author, and former CTO of Calcasieu Parish School District, and John Harrington, CEO […]
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Passing the Torch: A New Chapter for the K -12 Tech Podcast
46m 25s
The K-12 Tech Podcast is back with a new host and a new chapter. In this episode, Zach Marvel passes the torch to Dr. Chantell Manahan as they look back at where their partnership began, Chantell’s transition from 20 years in education to joining K-12 Tech, and what truly separates a vendor from a partner. […]
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Building Curriculum That Challenges Critical Thinking with Angela Hardin
41m 45s
In this episode, we talk with Angela Hardin (KySTE Impact Teacher of the Year winner) from Model Laboratory School about how her school’s unique format allows her to teach a ninth-grade Media & Information Literacy class that puts critical thinking at the center. Angela shares how her curriculum goes beyond traditional English instruction and helps […]
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From Challenges to Change with Hope Davis
47m 44s
In Episode 33, Hope Davis, MA, CHC takes us on a journey from personal challenges to leading educational innovation at Teach Tech U. Discover how her experiences fueled a passion for transformative technology in education, shaping the future with Project LEAR. An inspiring conversation for anyone intrigued by the power of tech to change lives. […]
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AI in Education- Bridging the Digital Divide with Marsha Maxwell
52m 46s
With guest speaker Marsha Maxwell, PhD, CETL, join us for a reflective journey on the advancements of AI through the years, focusing on how we can further develop these technologies to bridge educational divides.
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