EdTech Bites Podcast

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!

EdTech Bites Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 311 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts EdTech Bites Podcast, a education show with 311 episodes published.

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  Episode #306

  Ep. 306 | How One Microphone Can Improve Student Public Speaking w/ Tambra Clark

  Sep 22, 202623 min

  Today’s episode is sponsored by WeVideo, the interactive video platform for educators. With WeVideo, you can easily assign projects, collaborate in real-time, and embed interactive questions into your videos to boost classroom engagement. Meet students where they are and develop crucial 21st-century skills. Try WeVideo today at wevideo.com/education . Why do traditional speech assignments make middle schoolers freeze up and read off slides like robots? In this episode I’m joined by Tambra Clark, District Technology Innovation Facilitator. She reveals how swapping oral presentations for student-led podcasting fixes public speaking anxiety, improves grammar, and builds real articulation. Learn how to launch a classroom audio show using basic equipment, guide students through self-critiques, and set up simple privacy boundaries that protect kids while giving their voices a real audience. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Tambra Clark Tambra Clark is the Technology Integration Facilitator for Birmingham City Schools, supporting innovation district-wide. An Apple Distinguished Educator and EdSurge Voices of Change Fellow, she focuses on student agency through digital media and emerging technologies. Currently a doctoral student in Educational and Organizational Leadership at Samford University, she specializes in the ethical integration of AI in K-12. She also serves as the K-12 Outreach Board Chair for Birmingham Women in Technology. Connect With Tambra Clark Tambra On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tambra-clark-ed-s-941a398a/

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  Episode #305

  Ep. 305 | How To Fix Student Disengagement In One Day w/ Jon Arguello

  Sep 12, 202625 min

  This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio, creators of durable classroom headsets designed by educators to survive real student use. Stop wasting your school budget replacing cheap headphones every year and head to TWTAudio.com to hear the difference. In this episode, I’m joined by former school board member Jon Arguello to break down how sensory disconnects impact student engagement and academic outcomes. We dive into the reality of competing with smartphones, navigating district-level policies, and using TWT’s dynamic audio gear to create focus in noisy learning environments. Buen provecho! Key Takeaways How sensory isolation using low-cost headsets can recreate a 1-on-1 teaching environment in a 30-student room. Why district tech spending often misses basic physical needs like student hearing and focus. Strategies for using dynamic headsets to support ESL learners and student podcasters. Navigating phone bans and distraction management in secondary schools. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Jon Arguello Jon H. Arguello, J.D. is a leader in the education world who has been at the forefront of modern education policy. Today he helps districts solve complex problems by matching them with manufacturers and companies that can efficiently and effectively address gaps in technology, security, and the delivery of education. He is a former school board member in Central Florida and testified before the Florida Senate on education. Connect With Jon Jon On LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/jonarguello

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  Episode #304

  Ep. 304 | Why Your Strict Reading Rules Are Backfiring With Dr. Sawsan Jaber

  Aug 24, 202630 min

  Today’s episode is sponsored by WeVideo, the interactive video platform for educators. With WeVideo, you can easily assign projects, collaborate in real-time, and embed interactive questions into your videos to boost classroom engagement. Meet students where they are and develop crucial 21st-century skills. Try WeVideo today at wevideo.com/education . Remember being told comic books did not count as real reading? That same rigid mindset is still shutting down student engagement in classrooms today. In this episode, Dr. Sawsan Jaber walks us through her revolutionary human centered framework designed to transform instructional practice. Learn the exact Name, Notice, and Interrupt process that moves learning from cold mechanics into heart, mind, and global community connection. Stop accidentally deflating student curiosity and start building a culture where every learner feels seen. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Dr. Sawsan Jaber Dr. Sawsan Jaber, NBCT, is an award-winning global educator, keynote speaker, and founder of Dr. Sawsan Jaber Consulting. With over 20 years of experience in leadership and equity strategy, she created the Human-Centered Pedagogy Framework to reimagine teaching around dignity, agency, and social change. A university professor and coauthor of the bestselling book Pedagogies of Voice , Dr. Jaber equips educators to dismantle systemic barriers and build inclusive, humanizing classrooms where every student thrives. Connect With Dr. Sawsan Jaber Dr. Sawsan Jaber’s Website: https://drsawsanjaber.com Dr. Sawsan Jaber On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjeducate/?hl=en Dr. Sawsan Jaber On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sawsan-jaber-nbct-5835ab242/

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  Episode #303

  Ep. 303 | Stop Dictating Answers and Start Building AI Agents w/ Sharo Dickerson

  Aug 11, 202626 min

  This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio, creators of durable classroom headsets designed by educators to survive real student use. Stop wasting your school budget replacing cheap headphones every year and head to TWTAudio.com to hear the difference. In this episode recorded at ISTE 2026, Sharo Dickerson breaks down how district leaders can use custom AI agents to automate support, save time, and coach teachers effectively. Learn how to go beyond basic chatbots and use tools to build targeted, pedagogically grounded AI agents. Sharo shares her exact framework for gathering teacher feedback, building capacity across school sites, and monitoring real-time sentiment so you know when educators need a human touch. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Sharo Dickerson Sharo Dickerson serves as the Director of Assessment, Accountability, Research, and School Improvement at Las Cruces Public Schools. With extensive experience in public school education, digital and AI literacy, technology integration, STEM, coaching, professional development, and innovative best practices, she founded INNOVATEed by sharodickerson, an education consultancy dedicated to empowering creativity, leadership, and educational excellence, and serves as its Chief Education Officer. She is a forward-thinking education consultant and leader who supports educational institutions, educators, and learners through active learning, critical thinking, culturally responsive and sustaining practices, creative problem-solving, and meaningful leadership development. Sharo is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Fellow, Apple Learning Specialist, and Google practitioner. She is also a professional development provider, conference presenter, digital creator, podcast producer, and published co-author. Connect With Sharo Dickerson Sharo On X: https://x.com/sharodickerson Sharo On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsharodickerson/ Sharo On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharo-dickerson-1225491a9

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  EdTech Bites Podcast

  Ep. 302 | Beginning Of The Year Keynote: Stop October Burnout With This 3-Step Check

  Aug 3, 202629 min

  Are you setting yourself up for October burnout before the school year even begins? In this annual Beginning of the Year Keynote, I’m breaking down the three massive traps holding educators back and how to fix them with a practical reality check. In this episode, you will learn: Why chasing a perfectionist classroom layout leads straight to early burnout (and what to focus on instead) How to manage an endless teacher to-do list without sacrificing your homelife and personal boundaries Simple strategies to select 2 to 3 educational technology tools with true instructional intentionality Key takeaways from my 20-plus year K-12 career and a major announcement in my next EdTech career chapter Stop letting perfectionism drain your energy. Tune in to build a functional, sustainable approach to the 2026-2027 school year. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

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