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One-to-One Podcast

Conversations from the heart of education and technology

Educators still have a lot to learn when it comes to technology. As its role in education continues to evolve, we sit down with edtech movers, shakers, leaders, and boots-on-the-ground K-12 educators like you to discover how every classroom can better harness technology and enhance student learning.

Edtech is so much more than apps, devices, frameworks, and lifeless data. That’s why we interview real-life people who are transforming edtech daily, both here in Illinois and across the nation.

Hear their stories, identify with their experiences, and walk away with a fresh perspective on how you can elevate educational technology in your classroom, your district, and your community.

 About Our Hosts

Join host Linda DeYounge and Brian Bates each month for a responsive conversation centered on the latest edtech trends, including technology integration, STEM, digital citizenship, artificial intelligence, and more.

Linda and Brian will also answer listener questions and highlight resources you can immediately reach for to hone your skills as a tech-powered educator.

Be Our Guest

Have something to add to the conversation? Interested in having your voice heard across Illinois’ edtech community? Contact Linda DeYounge for information about appearing on this podcast.

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