Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad

Paul Donatelli on how small things can make significant improvements

In this episode, Allan and Chad are joined by Paul Donatelli, computer science educator from Canton City Schools. Paul details his unique experience transitioning from the field of engineering into education. His journey as a teacher includes both public and private schools, as well as work at the university level. The conversation goes deep into his science-based approach to skill mastery and motivation. We explore how he applies principles from behavioral economics and cognitive load theory to optimize learning, and combat barriers like expectancy cost. In addition, we tackle the massive shift of generative AI and its specific impact on computer science and learning to code. Find out how making small, intentional decisions can lead to a significant impact in student outcomes. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Matthew Mays shares some of his favorite Google AI resources

In this episode, Allan and Chad chat with Matthew Mays, Digital Innovation Consultant from the Stark County ESC and SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. With new AI tools and resources being introduced every day, we discuss a few tools he's excited about right now. The conversation includes suggestions for better prompting, creating with Gemini's Storybook feature, and designing images with Google's AI experiment Whisk. Regardless of your experience level integrating AI resources in teaching, this episode has something for everyone. 100+ ways to use Gemini and NotebookLM in education [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MTyP-BBusYw2rHKE_lQ2QVDA7uT7ngYaGfBy9HypQdY/edit?usp=sharing] Leading for Learning - 09.17.25 [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GpvtEFClR82UqCeQUmonbE3-SrNBpW2naeRteNOqyaM/edit?usp=sharing] TeacherServer [https://teacherserver.com/] Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Aaron DeHart on connecting with kids and improving attendance

Allan and Chad are back for a fourth season of Teaching "N Tech! In episode 1, Aaron DeHart stops by to talk about his journey as an educator. After starting his career in business, we discuss how the desire to work with kids and influence others changed his path completely. The conversation includes motivating reluctant readers, how the size of a school community impacts learning, and why making individual connections with family can pay big dividends in improving attendance and student outcomes. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Dr. Lynn Rudd shares effective disciplinary literacy strategies

In this episode, Dr. Lynn Rudd joins the show to discuss one her favorites topics: disciplinary literacy. An expert in the area of literacy, she shares her experiences teaching in both K-12 and higher education. In addition, she provides insight on some of her favorites strategies. Topics of discussion include questioning techniques with students in the classroom, anticipation guides as a tool to support reading in the content areas, and morphology & root words. Regardless of a teacher's content area, the conversation provides strategies that can enhance reading skills and student understanding. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Eric Curts shares some of his favorite tech resources for classroom teachers

In the first episode of season 3, Eric Curts joins the show to share some AI resources [https://www.controlaltachieve.com/p/resources-ai.html] he finds useful in enhancing teaching and learning in the classroom. The discussion includes the origins of his blog Control Alt Achieve [https://www.controlaltachieve.com/], and how it has become a go to resource for educators looking to develop the use of technology in learning. His catalog of resources covers just about anything you can imagine in instructional technology. The conversation also explores his philosophy of Poke a Stick at It [https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/05/poke-stick-at-it.html], which provides a foundation for becoming a lifelong learner in EdTech. For teachers of any content or age level, his positive and straightforward approach to tech integration makes building capacity easy. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]