The OCCUE Podcast

OCCUE TechFest 2026

Ready for a day of big ideas, real classroom strategies, and educators who actually get it? In this episode of the OCCUE Podcast, Eric and Dan give you a sneak peek at OCCUE TechFest, the annual meetup of innovative educators from across Southern California. They talk keynotes, standout sessions, student voice, AI, creativity, and the Community Connections that turn hallway conversations into real collaborations. TechFest is happening February 7 at Serrano Intermediate School in Lake Forest. If you care about where education is headed, this episode is your preview pass. Andy Osborn On X: @8_bit_teacher On Instagram: @8_bit_dad

Interview with Virtual Event Keynote Donnie Piercey

This episode you are in for a treat. Eric, Dan and Andy interview OCCUE Virtual Event Donnie Piercey!  Donnie is a world traveller who has partied with penguins in Antarctica, yet stays humble teaching fourth grade in the same neighborhood of Lexington Kentucky where he lives. He was Kentucky's 2021 Teacher of the Year, and is the author of 50 Strategies for Integrating AI Into the Classroom. Andy Osborn On X: @8_bit_teacher On Instagram: @8_bit_dad

The OCCUE Virtual Event, TechFest and Other News

Listen in as Eric, Dan and Andy discuss the upcoming OCCUE Virtual Event, TechFest and other related news. Andy Osborn On X: @8_bit_teacher On Instagram: @8_bit_dad

TechFest 2025 Recap & Spring CUE Preview

OCCUE TechFest 2025 & Spring CUE 2025 in the same episode?! Buckle up!  Episode cohosts Andy Osborn & Megan Gibbs examine highlights from OCCUE TechFest 2025. Then they dive into what sessions they are excited about at Spring CUE 2025 which is right around the corner. Oh, and you find out why the dry erase board is the single most important invention of this century. This little "orange slice" of an episode clocks in at just under 15 minutes so it's perfect to listen to on your way out to Palm Springs. Take a listen to an all new episode of Building CUEmmunity with OCCUE! 🍊 Come be a part of our CUEmmunity!  🍊 --- Resources: * Google NotebookLM TechFest 2025 "Deep Dive" Podcast:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OIdBKMCgxFhXMCnX5zlYWnFH55b_9Z8N/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OIdBKMCgxFhXMCnX5zlYWnFH55b_9Z8N/view?usp=sharing]  * Spring CUE 2025 Conference Info & Registration:  https://cue.org/networks/events/30793 [https://cue.org/networks/events/30793]  * Spring CUE 2025 Conference Agenda:  https://www.springcue.org/conference-agenda/ [https://www.springcue.org/conference-agenda/] * Building CUEmmunity with OCCUE Podcast Webpage: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2220607 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2220607] This episode was recorded on Monday, March 17, 2025. Send us questions, comments, or dumb dad jokes at info@occue.org. You may be featured on the show and earn some sweet, sweet swag! 😎 Andy Osborn On X: @8_bit_teacher On Instagram: @8_bit_dad

Steve Martinez & OCCUE Virtual Event 2024 Preview

Episode cohosts Andy Osborn & Megan Gibbs interview Kami representative, Central California CUE Board Member and fellow podcaster, Steve Martinez. They preview OCCUE Virtual Event i2i: Inspire 2 Innovate with AI, OCCUE TechFest 2025 and Spring CUE 2024. They also discuss what edtech they have been using to kick off the school year and Andy explains why he can't buy camouflage pants. So strap in and get ready people because this one is long and worth your while. Come be a part of our CUEmmunity! 🙃 --- Resources: * Kami:  https://www.kamiapp.com/ [https://www.kamiapp.com/]  * Brisk:  https://www.briskteaching.com/  [https://www.briskteaching.com/] * Suno:  https://suno.com/ [https://suno.com/] * OCCUE Website:  https://occue.org [https://occue.org] * OCCUE i2i: Inspire 2 Innovate with AI virtual event: https://cue.org/topics/16319/events/102281 [https://cue.org/topics/16319/events/102281] * Link to apply to be a presenter at i2i Virtual Event on the event page. * OCCUE TechFest 2025 event information will be posted on the occue.org website soon! * Spring CUE 2025 Conference:  https://cue.org/networks/events/30793 [https://cue.org/networks/events/30793] * Building CUEmmunity with OCCUE Podcast Webpage: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2220607 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2220607] This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Send us questions, comments, or dumb dad jokes at info@occue.org. You may be featured on the show and earn some sweet, sweet swag! 😎 Andy Osborn On X: @8_bit_teacher On Instagram: @8_bit_dad