Dr. Monica Burns is a former teacher, Ed-Tech consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator, author and founder of classtechtips.com

Monica is passionate about preparing kids for a future world where they need to think critically. One way she does this is by supporting deeper, more meaningful learning using technology.

In this episode we discussed the technological changes that have happened in schools over the years. What happens when, in less than a decade, the tools that are used change dramatically? How do schools keep up? How can we use technology as a learning tool?

Monica shares a plethora of her favourite digital tools for learning and addresses questions from listeners;

In a world where we are so digitally connected and have so much information at our fingertips, how will this access to information impact the traditional school structure? A structure where school and teachers were previously recognized as the gatekeepers of information?

What does she see for the future of education and learning?

Is there such a thing as too much tech? If so, how much tech is too much?

 

You can find Monica at her website or through Social Media;

 

Website https://classtechtips.com/

Monica'sSocial Media

Twitter.com/classtechtips

Facebook.com/classtechtips

Pinterest.com/classtechtips

Instagram.com/classtechtips

Monica's Books

Books (with affiliate links)

Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom

http://amzn.to/2vWkjWl

https://classtechtips.com/tasksbeforeapps 

 

40 Ways to Inject Creativity into Your Classroom with Adobe Spark

https://amzn.to/2NHjFS1

https://classtechtips.com/sparkbook 

 

#FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scalable Formative Assessment with Technology​

http://amzn.to/2e8S77j

http://classtechtips.com/formativetech/ 

 

Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom

http://amzn.to/1JLYJBe

http://classtechtips.com/scannabletech/

Digital Learning Tools and Resources 

Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/

Ted Ed https://ed.ted.com/

Storyline Online https://www.storylineonline.net/

Google Arts and Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/

Creative Tools (Making movies, websites, graphics)

Adobe Spark 

Book Creator

Virtual Reality

Google Expeditions https://www.blog.google/products/expeditions/adventures-abound-explore-google-expeditions-your-own/

Oculus https://www.oculus.com/?locale=en_US

Zspace 

Using Virtual Reality Without A Headset

Virtual Reality Discussion Prompts

Other Resources and Classes

Creative Live https://www.creativelive.com/

Udemy https://www.udemy.com/

Masterclass https://www.masterclass.com/



Seth Godin: Stop Stealing Dreams https://youtu.be/sXpbONjV1Jc


https://classtechtips.com/2019/12/10/khan-academy-042/ (podcast episode)
https://classtechtips.com/2018/05/27/virtual-reality-discussion-prompts/ (blog post)
https://classtechtips.com/vrbook/ (free download)
https://classtechtips.com/books/ (Tasks Before Apps)



If you'd like to learn about another Rad Educator, check out my interview with Kate Weber. Kate may not be all about the tech, but her approach to supporting learning stands out. http://imhomeschooling.com/kate-weber-rad-educator/

Dr. Monica Burns is a former teacher, Ed-Tech consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator, author and founder of <a href="https://classtechtips.com/">classtechtips.com</a>
Monica is passionate about preparing kids for a future world where they need to think critically. One way she does this is by supporting deeper, more meaningful learning using technology.
In this episode we discussed the technological changes that have happened in schools over the years. What happens when, in less than a decade, the tools that are used change dramatically? How do schools keep up? How can we use technology as a learning tool?
Monica shares a plethora of her favourite digital tools for learning and addresses questions from listeners;
In a world where we are so digitally connected and have so much information at our fingertips, how will this access to information impact the traditional school structure? A structure where school and teachers were previously recognized as the gatekeepers of information?
What does she see for the future of education and learning?
Is there such a thing as too much tech? If so, how much tech is too much?
&nbsp;
You can find Monica at her website or through Social Media;
&nbsp;
Website<a href="https://classtechtips.com/" aria-label=" https://classtechtips.com/ (opens in a new tab)"> https://classtechtips.com/</a>
Monica's Social Media
<a href="http://twitter.com/classtechtips">Twitter.com/classtechtips</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClassTechTips/">Facebook.com/classtechtips</a>
<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/classtechtips/">Pinterest.com/classtechtips</a>
<a href="http://instagram.com/classtechtips">Instagram.com/classtechtips</a>
Monica's Books
Books (with affiliate links)
Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom
<a href="http://amzn.to/2vWkjWl">http://amzn.to/2vWkjWl</a>
<a href="https://classtechtips.com/tasksbeforeapps">https://classtechtips.com/tasksbeforeapps</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
40 Ways to Inject Creativity into Your Classroom with Adobe Spark
<a href="https://amzn.to/2NHjFS1">https://amzn.to/2NHjFS1</a>
<a href="https://classtechtips.com/sparkbook">https://classtechtips.com/sparkbook</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
#FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scalable Formative Assessment with Technology​
<a href="http://amzn.to/2e8S77j">http://amzn.to/2e8S77j</a>
<a href="http://classtechtips.com/formativetech/">http://classtechtips.com/formativetech/</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom
<a href="http://amzn.to/1JLYJBe">http://amzn.to/1JLYJBe</a>
<a href="http://classtechtips.com/scannabletech/">http://classtechtips.com/scannabletech/</a>
Digital Learning Tools and Resources 
Khan Academy <a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/" aria-label="https://www.khanacademy.org/ (opens in a new tab)">https://www.khanacademy.org/</a>
Ted Ed <a href="https://ed.ted.com/" aria-label="https://ed.ted.com/ (opens in a new tab)">https://ed.ted.com/</a>
Storyline Online <a href="https://www.storylineonline.net/" aria-label="https://www.storylineonline.net/ (opens in a new tab)">https://www.storylineonline.net/</a>
Google Arts and Culture <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/">https://artsandculture.google.com/</a>
Creative Tools (Making movies, websites, graphics)
<a href="https://spark.adobe.com/?r=monica-burns" aria-label="Adobe Spark (opens in a new tab)">Adobe Spark </a>
<a href="https://bookcreator.com/" aria-label="Book Creator (opens in a new tab)">Book Creator</a>
Virtual Reality
Google Expeditions <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/expeditions/adventures-abound-explore-google-expeditions-your-own/" aria-label="https://www.blog.google/products/expeditions/adventures-abound-explore-google-expeditions-your-own/ (opens in a new tab)">https://www.blog.google/products/expeditions/adventures-abound-explore-google-expeditions-your-own/</a>
Oculus <a href="https://www.oculus.com/?locale=en_US" aria-label="https://www.oculus.com/?locale=en_US (opens in a new tab)">https://www.oculus.com/?locale=en_US</a>
<a href="https://zspace.com/" aria-label="Zspace (opens in a new tab)">Zspace </a>
<a href="https://classtechtips.com/2019/04/09/virtual-reality-009/" aria-label="Using Virtual Reality Without A Headset (opens in a new tab)">Using Virtual Reality Without A Headset</a>
<a href="https://classtechtips.com/2018/05/27/virtual-reality-discussion-prompts/" aria-label="Virtual Reality Discussion Prompts (opens in a new tab)">Virtual Reality Discussion Prompts</a>
Other Resources and Classes
Creative Live <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/" aria-label="https://www.creativelive.com/ (opens in a new tab)">https://www.creativelive.com/</a>
Udemy <a href="https://www.udemy.com/" aria-label="https://www.udemy.com/ (opens in a new tab)">https://www.udemy.com/</a>
Masterclass <a href="https://www.masterclass.com/" aria-label="https://www.masterclass.com/ (opens in a new tab)">https://www.masterclass.com/</a>

Seth Godin: Stop Stealing Dreams <a href="https://youtu.be/sXpbONjV1Jc" aria-label="https://youtu.be/sXpbONjV1Jc (opens in a new tab)">https://youtu.be/sXpbONjV1Jc</a>
 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://classtechtips.com/2019/12/10/khan-academy-042/">https://classtechtips.com/2019/12/10/khan-academy-042/</a>&nbsp;(podcast episode)</li>
<li><a href="https://classtechtips.com/2018/05/27/virtual-reality-discussion-prompts/">https://classtechtips.com/2018/05/27/virtual-reality-discussion-prompts/</a>&nbsp;(blog post)</li>
<li><a href="https://classtechtips.com/vrbook/">https://classtechtips.com/vrbook/</a>&nbsp;(free download)</li>
<li><a href="https://classtechtips.com/books/">https://classtechtips.com/books/</a>&nbsp;(Tasks Before Apps)</li>
</ul>
 
If you'd like to learn about another Rad Educator, check out my interview with Kate Weber. Kate may not be all about the tech, but her approach to supporting learning stands out. <a href="http://imhomeschooling.com/kate-weber-rad-educator/" aria-label="http://imhomeschooling.com/kate-weber-rad-educator/ (opens in a new tab)">http://imhomeschooling.com/kate-weber-rad-educator/</a>

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