1.7: 'Tech-Up' Summer Learning for Teachers

Join Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordoñez in the latest episode of the Straight Chalk: Podcast for Busy Educators where she gets to chat with Julia Hilburn,  technology Instructional Specialist in St. Lucie Public Schools.  Julia supports both instructional and non-instructional staff in growing their technology knowledge and skills. Don’t miss out on the latest podcast episode to hear Julia discuss the recent Summer Summit technology sessions with AI,  and share some easy ways to access technology professional learning through self-paced options or learning cohorts that support teachers in meeting adaptive challenges in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Chapters

• 0:03 Welcome to June's episode and introduction to summer learning with Tech with Julia Hilburn, Technology Instructional Specialist
• 1:14 Start summer learning at the annual Summer Summit in St. Lucie Public Schools.
• 1:54 Julia shares her thoughts on the value of Summer Summit to support teachers get a jump start on learning with technology.
• 4:14 Julia recaps her Summer Summit sessions including her new session on using generative AI and language models responsibly in education.
• 6:17 Learning how to navigate AI safely and ethically for implementation with students.
• 9:22 Ticket to Try - Use a familiar platform like Canva in an unfamiliar way before the new school year even starts.
• 13:28 Stress free technology summer learning within self-paced courses.
• 17:11 Learning technology together and virtual monthly meetings in cohorts affords opportunities for ongoing practice.
• 20:02 Follow the Girl Tech Innov8tors' "Tech-Up, Check-Up" podcast for ongoing learning with the latest and greatest tech.
• 20:29 Challenge yourself to try something new with tech this summer before diving into the new school year.