Tech Up Check Up
Tech Up Check Up
Girl Tech Innov8rs - Julia Hilburn and Laurie Boyer
Get the down low on everything EdTech with Julia Hilburn and Laurie Boyer from St. Lucie Public Schools. The Girl Tech Innov8rs share quick 15-minute instructional technology updates for educators. Listen on your drive home or on your lunch break. Their excitement and energy around technology will have even the least tech-savvy educators wanting to jump in.
4.5 Reflecting on edtech updates 2023
The Girl Tech Innov8rs can't end 2023 without reflecting on their top three favorite edtech platforms and the updates they gifted this year. From Nearpod to Canva, they each cover their favorite features and releases. Reading Progress and Coach is a hot topic during this episode with new features and demonstrations. Also, more information is shared about exciting session announcements at #FETC this January. 
Dec 15, 2023
15 min
4.4 Thankful for Tech Innovators in EDU
This month the Girl Tech Inno8rs are talking all about educational technology that they are thankful for! Learn about upcoming professional learning conferences including Microsoft Education Exchange, and FETC in Orlando, FL. Microsoft Forms has some exciting new updates to help engage all learners and the Tech Team is sharing all about Clear touch panels and usage in our District. St. Lucie Public Schools is taking Microsoft Bookings and Shared Calendars to a new level with school-wide bookings and parent conferences. 
Nov 15, 2023
17 min
4.3 Spooky Times Bring Thrilling Updates
Spooky season may be upon us but these edtech updates are nothing to fear! This episode is all about new and exciting additions to not only edtech applications but also to the Girl Tech Innov8rs and their podcast. Laurie and Julia will share the latest and greatest of the new Microsoft Edge,  time-saving and professional graphics with Canva, and student feedback using Nearpod. 
Oct 16, 2023
15 min
4.2 Full of EdTech Learning and Updates
Our Microsoft Education community is growing and we couldn’t be more excited! Join us this month as we congratulate the newest MIE Experts and those returning for another year! Catch up on the edtech professional learning that took place over the past couple of weeks including, Nearpod, Curriculum EdTech apps, and Microsoft OneDrive. Also, there are important changes in Stream that you won't want to miss. 
Sep 15, 2023
15 min
4.1 All Aboard the Back to School Ed Tech Train
In the Back to School episode, the GirlTech Innov8rs discuss how they shared their EdTech love with educators this summer.  They discuss a multitude of applications they trained teachers on, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert nominations and resources in the Instructional Technology Team for the 2023/24 school year! 
Aug 15, 2023
15 min
3.6 Spring into Creative Edtech
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they discuss the latest technology events in the district and how five teachers received their Microsoft Trainer certification in a unique and never-been-done-before way. Clear Touch interactive display panels are a hot topic and we have certifications to share. Laurie talks all about Canva Create and the top 10 new features to help you create your designs.  
Apr 15, 2023
15 min
3.5 Let's March into EdTech
In this episode, Julia shares all about the #LIT -Leaders of Innovative Technology cohorts and how to become an MIE. Laurie informs us of a new opportunity from our Nearpod partners called Demo Slam and how educators can share and learn from one another and receive swag and prizes! Stay up to date on the latest Swivl branding changes and the hottest new updates in Canva. 
Mar 15, 2023
15 min
3.4 Back with Love
The Girl Tech Innov8rs are back in action and really sharing the love this month with tons of edtech updates. In this episode,  Laurie shares with us the hottest topics around  FETC and beginning-of-the-year tech conferences that you won't want to miss.  Also, learn about the newly released AI app that has everyone talking and hear what updates Julia has to share!  Details surrounding the upcoming summer summit and professional learning offers are released. 
Feb 15, 2023
14 min
3.3 Helpful EdTech Tricks and Treats!
This month's episode is sure to provide helpful tricks on how to save time using Canva and sweet insight on updates in Outlook email.  Join the Girl Tech Innovators as we re-mix what reading comprehension learning can be with the help of Ed Tech applications such as Flocabulary Mixes! Don't get spooked by learning about edtech...we will share session updates on the upcoming Tech Connect 22 conference!  
Oct 15, 2022
16 min
3.2 As the Leaves Change So Does the EdTech
This month's episode dives deep into new updates and feature changes in Microsoft Forms, Flocabulary, Nearpod, and Outlook email. Join the Girl Tech Innov8ors as they share the spotlight on the newest and returning MIE Experts, Tech Connect 22, and how to register for the sessions you won't want to miss.  
Sep 15, 2022
16 min
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