AI in Special Education: Student Voices, Real Stories, and Practical Strategies with Dr. Gina Tesoriero – Easy EdTech Podcast 372
On May 26, 2026, Monica Burns hosted Dr. Gina Tesoriero on the Easy EdTech Podcast to explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can serve as assistive technology for students with disabilities and neurodiverse learners. The conversation highlighted findings from Tesoriero’s dissertation, which shows young adults in special‑education programs already leveraging AI for creative problem‑solving. Ethical considerations, such as data privacy and equitable access, were examined alongside practical strategies for integrating AI responsibly. Listeners received actionable tips for fostering curiosity‑driven AI use in special‑education settings.
Teaching Across Time Zones: Tips for Connecting Classrooms – Bonus Episode with OneSchool Global
In a May 8, 2026 episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast, Monica Burns interviews Charlie Huynh, Director of Teaching and Learning for OneSchool Global’s North American region. Huynh outlines a Learning‑to‑Learn framework that empowers students to own their education and describes how...
Quick Ways to Use AI for Tasks That Take Too Long – Easy EdTech Podcast 368
Educator Monica Burns' Easy EdTech Podcast episode shows teachers how to leverage AI for routine tasks. She demonstrates using AI to convert notes into rubrics, draft lesson outlines, simplify reading material, and automate file organization. These tactics aim to reclaim...
Free Typing Games for Kids That Build Real Keyboard Skills
KidzType, a free browser‑based platform with more than 30 typing games, is gaining traction among elementary and middle‑school teachers seeking low‑setup keyboard practice. The site requires no login, runs on any Chromebook or laptop, and offers games that prioritize finger...
How to Prepare Young Students for an AI World with Dr. Nneka McGee – Easy EdTech Podcast 367
Podcast host Dr. Monica Burns talks with AI‑education strategist Dr. Nneka McGee about preparing young learners for an AI‑driven world using developmentally appropriate, unplugged activities. The conversation highlights conversation‑based techniques, pattern‑recognition games, and other hands‑on exercises that teach AI fundamentals without...
How to Use AI to Organize Teaching Resources
Educators can leverage free AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or Claude to streamline the organization of digital teaching resources. By prompting a bot to create consistent file‑naming conventions, map activities to curriculum standards, generate unit‑by‑unit vocabulary tables, and...
5 NotebookLM Features That Might Change How You Teach- EasyEdTech Podcast 366
The EasyEdTech Podcast episode highlights five ways teachers can leverage Google’s NotebookLM to move beyond simple Q&A. Features include audio/video generation, custom slide decks, infographics, data tables, and cinematic videos, each demonstrated with classroom use cases. Monica Burns explains how...
Rethinking Professional Development in the Age of AI with Allison Rodman – Bonus Episode with Jotform
In a bonus Jotform podcast, educator Allison Rodman explains how artificial intelligence can transform professional development (PD) from a one‑size‑fits‑all model to a personalized experience. She argues that pre‑session surveys combined with AI‑driven data analysis enable facilitators to tailor content to...
What Teachers Should Know About AI and News Literacy with Dr. Cathy Collins – Easy EdTech Podcast 365
In the Easy EdTech Podcast 365, Dr. Cathy Collins explains how AI and algorithms now shape news literacy for K‑12 classrooms. She argues that teaching students to spot misinformation is only the first step; educators must cultivate critical thinking habits and let students create...
Practical Examples of AI in Education With Caroline Haebig – Bonus Episode with Jotform
Jotform’s podcast hosted Dr. Monica Burns features ISTE author Caroline Haebig discussing practical, responsible AI applications in K‑12 classrooms. The conversation highlights concrete use cases such as retrieval practice, summarization, brainstorming, and creative projects, while stressing the need for clear...
3 Time-Consuming Tasks AI Can Help Teachers Tackle
A recent article highlights how AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Copilot can relieve teachers of three major time‑draining tasks: formatting documents, drafting lesson plans, and organizing digital resources. A 2025 Walton Family Foundation and Gallup study found...
Emerging AI Trends in Education for 2026 with Julie Willcott- Bonus Episode with Jotform
In a bonus episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast, host Monica Burns interviews STEM/AI education specialist Julie Willcott to outline the most consequential AI trends shaping K‑12 and higher‑education in 2026. The conversation highlights AI’s rapid embedding in everyday teaching,...
Organizing Schoolwide Projects with Collaborative Platforms with Kim Marie Kefalas – Bonus Episode with Jotform
In a bonus Jotform podcast, elementary tech teacher Kim Marie Kefalas shares how collaborative platforms can power school‑wide projects that connect classrooms, families, and community partners. She outlines practical scaffolding techniques such as student‑led roles, clear expectations, and peer‑to‑peer support to foster...
How Teachers Are Using an AI Tutor for Students with Chelsea Sterrett – Easy EdTech Podcast 360
In a March 3, 2026 episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast, host Monica Burns talks with math and science teacher Chelsea Sterrett about deploying AI tutors in K‑12 classrooms. The discussion highlights how AI tutors function as structured coaching tools, integrate within...
AI Ethics in Action: Bending the AI Curve with Nasser Jones – Bonus Episode with Jotform
Monica Burns hosts a podcast with Nasser Jones, founder of the nonprofit Bending the AI Curve, to discuss practical AI ethics for education. The conversation highlights how bias, access disparities, and an overabundance of AI tools can widen the digital...