Bonus TCEA Episode: Simplifying EdTech for Teachers & Amplifying Learning for Students

About this episode

This bonus episode focuses on simplifying EdTech for teachers and amplifying learning for students, featuring a discussion on effective classroom technology.

Simplifying EdTech for Teachers & Amplifying Learning for Students Bonus episode recorded live at TCEA Recorded live at TCEA, this bonus episode of My EdTech Life cuts through the EdTech noise to focus on what actually works in classrooms. Joined by Elaina Kloecker and Spencer Wright, Dr. Fonz unpacks why ease of use, strong pedagogy, and teacher agency matter more than shiny tools and usage minutes. This conversation tackles real questions educators are asking right now: When does techn...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Fonz Mendoza

Guests: Elaina Kloecker, Spencer Wright

Topics covered

• EdTech
• teacher agency
• pedagogy
• classroom technology
• educator questions

Keywords

• EdTech
• teachers
• learning
• technology
• pedagogy
• classroom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TCEA

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