Monica Burns @ClassTechTips
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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips
@classtechtips.com
I help make #EdTech easier — blog + books + podcast + club — Find it all: http://ClassTechTips.com — Want to work together or say hello? Let’s chat! [email protected] #EduSky #Education
NEW today! 📘 Want to simplify your classroom tech?

🛠️ Tammy Musiowsky Borneman shares strategies for future proofing your setup.

🤝 This episode is in partnership with @jotform.com classtechtips.com/2026/01/09/c...
January 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
🧩 Ready to keep everything for a lesson in one place? #EduSky

🗂️ Netboard.me makes it easy to organize interactive learning pages with tabs, sections, and color coded columns.

📌 I’m excited to partner with Netboard.me for this new post, read it here: classtechtips.com/2026/01/08/i...
January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
💬 I use dictation in a lot of different apps, and would consider myself a big "voice-to-texter."

💻 If dictation has felt frustrating in the past, this one is worth a try.

🥳 Here is my give a month/get a month referral link: wisprflow.ai/r?MONICA268

#EduSky
January 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
💬 I asked NotebookLM to create an infographic based on a post that went live on the blog this week.

💛 Which one is your favorite? #EduSky
January 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM
🎉 So this is fun: If you've joined me for an in-person or virtual workshop you know I love using @padlet.com to organize resources. #EduSky

From the email I received: I'm in the top 0.1% of all Padlet creators worldwide.

🤔 If you had to guess, what tools might put you in the top 0.1% of users?
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
New today! 📝 Want assessments that feel more authentic?

🎙️ Michael Hernandez aka @cinehead.bsky.social explains how to redesign tasks so they cannot be easily copied.

🤝 This episode is in partnership with @jotform.com classtechtips.com/2025/12/19/a...
December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Looking back on the year... here are a few of the most popular posts on the blog and episodes of the Easy EdTech Podcast!
#EduSky

www.linkedin.com/posts/monica...
December 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
NEW today! 🎧 Want to check for understanding in a creative way? #EduSky

🎙️ In this episode, Katie Brooks shares how she uses student podcast projects in her ELA classroom.

💡 It's full of tips for using choice boards and recording tools to elevate student voice! classtechtips.com/2025/12/02/s...
December 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🌆 A few weeks ago, I had the chance to give the closing keynote at a special event Toddle hosted in NYC.

🤝 It was wonderful to connect with educators from the region (and beyond) and explore the role of AI in their learning communities.

📸 Here are a few pictures from the Toddle team #EduSky
December 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Honored that my Easy EdTech Podcast is at the top of the list!

🎉 Episode 348 goes live next week which means there are 300+ episodes ready for you to explore. #EduSky

🔎 Use the search bar on my blog to find an episode: classtechtips.com/blog/
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🫣 Have you checked out the updates in NotebookLM #EduSky?

I worked with a group of Colorado educators last week and we explored some of the updates.

Here are a few snapshots of an infographic and slide deck based on a collection of resources on the Grand Canyon.

Let me know if you've tried it 👇
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NEW today! 📚 Hear how a librarian is using AI to inspire students #EduSky

🤖 Charity Hatley shares tips for streamlining research, evaluating books, & creating engaging activities.

💡 You’ll hear how tools like ChatGPT & Gemini can boost media literacy & creativity. classtechtips.com/2025/11/11/a...
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📚 Last week I had the chance to virtually visit a book club where educators were exploring the second edition of EdTech Essentials!

🙌 A big thank you to everyone who joined in!

📖 If you’re interested in hosting a book study, send me a message [[email protected]] #EduSky
November 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
🎧 Loved joining Linda and Brian on the One-to-One Podcast! #EduSky

💬 We talked about interactive AI experiences, creative student projects, and how tech can make learning more engaging.

🎙️ Listen here: teach.link/SpotifyOtOPo...
💻 Or watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO3i...
October 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I’m excited to join two upcoming events hosted by @toddleapp.bsky.social

✨ Curriculum × AI Summit 2025
🗓️ Oct 28th @ 1 PM ET | Virtual
🔗 Register here: hubs.li/Q03LvWGz0

🏙️ District Leaders Meetup
🗓️ Nov 14th @ Rockefeller Center, NYC
🔗 Save your seat: hubs.li/Q03NTnWy0
October 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
💡 Explore how AI can reduce stress and streamline your week #EduSky!

🧠 I’m hosting Session #3: AI + Teacher Burnout on Election Day during VATLL/VASCD’s virtual workshop.

🎟️ Sign up here: vatll.org/home/events/...
October 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
📚 The team at LTC is reading my book "EdTech Essentials."

💡 I’ll join their live Q&A to answer questions—you’re invited, too!

🍎 IL educators earn 1.0 PD credit.

🔗 Register here: www.ltcillinois.org/event/qa-wit...

📬 Want to host a book study? DM me! #EduSky
October 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Loved seeing this in my feed today! 💕

✨ It's always fun to see educators diving into a book study #EduSky

Thank you Kathleen for snapping a picture of the second edition of EdTech Essentials (ASCD + ISTE) 🥳 classtechtips.com/books/
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🆕 New today! #EduSky

🤖 In this episode, I talk with Katie Page about how to roll out a districtwide AI strategy that’s intentional, inclusive, and grounded in real classroom needs.

🎧 Tune in: classtechtips.com/2025/10/07/s...
October 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🍂 Do you have any favorite fall books? #EduSky

📚 I grabbed these two for my nieces last week and would love to hear your go-to picks!

✨ Drop them in the comments below!
October 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I can't believe it's been six years of the podcast! If you've added podcasts into your routine during the back-to-school season #EduSky...

💡 Tune in for quick, actionable advice you can bring straight to your practice.

🔗 Listen here: classtechtips.com/podcast/
September 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎯 Looking for strategies to add to your tool belt? #EduSky

💻 I’m leading a virtual session on AI + Teacher Burnout with VATLL/VASCD on Election Day.

📌 All the details here: vatll.org/home/events/...
September 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
NEW today! #EduSky

🎧 How can AI support teachers and streamline lesson planning?

🧠 Amir Taron Ayres (@amirtaron.bsky.social) shares practical strategies in this Easy EdTech Podcast episode.

🎙️ Perfect for educators and coaches looking to use AI with intention. classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
September 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🎉 Did you see the list of new emojis from the Unicode Consortium? #EduSky

📱 Check it out: blog.emojipedia.org/whats-new-in...

💡 On my site, I’ve shared strategies for using emojis this school year to boost engagement, support organization, and spark creativity: classtechtips.com/2024/10/09/w...
September 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
NEW today! #EduSky ✨ What if mistakes were something to celebrate—not fear?

🧠 This episode with Emma Chiappetta explores strategies to make your classroom more mistake-friendly.

💡 Check out the conversation: classtechtips.com/2025/09/09/m...
September 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM