House of #EdTech – Details, episodes & analysis

From lesson planning and assessment design to AI-assisted tutoring and district-wide policy development, Chris explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning, not as a replacement for educators, but as a partner in creativity and efficiency.

You will gain insights into the AI tipping point, practical classroom applications, real risks (including equity, bias, privacy, and the loss of human connection), and how teachers can lead responsibly through this transformation. The episode also includes a timely #EdTech Recommendation highlighting Google Chrome's live caption and translation features, and an invitation to participate in the 2025 EdTech SmackDown, the annual listener-powered finale of the show.

• #EdTech Thought: The AI tipping point: Why AI in education is no longer "next" but "now."

• How educators are using generative AI for planning, differentiation, and feedback.

• Examples of AI tools supporting English language learners and accessibility.

• Major risks of AI in schools — equity, bias, privacy, and the human factor.

• How to lead responsibly with AI in your classroom or district:

  • Build your AI literacy

  • Put pedagogy before technology

  • Model ethical transparency

  • Advocate for clear district policies

  • Share both wins and failures

• #EdTech Recommendation: Google Chrome's Live Caption & Translate feature.

• House of #EdTech Episode 246 – The Harms of Generative AI featuring Tom Mullaney

In Episode 263 of the House of #EdTech podcast, Chris Nesi steps back from the gadgets, apps, and AI tools to remind educators what truly powers learning — education itself. While technology continues to reshape classrooms, Chris explores why human connection, curiosity, and lifelong learning remain at the heart of every meaningful educational experience.

This reflective episode offers both inspiration and practical strategies for making learning more personal, purposeful, and people-centered — with technology as the support, not the driver.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why education matters beyond technology

• "Education is the great equalizer" — unpacking what that really means

• Educated by Tara Westover: A must-read memoir about resilience and learning

• The real power of learning: curiosity, connection, and contribution

• Historical examples of education changing lives (Malala, GI Bill)

• Practical tips for meaningful teaching in a tech-driven world

5 Practical Takeaways:

1. Focus on relationships first — learning starts with connection.

2. Make reflection part of the learning process.

3. Model lifelong learning for your students and peers.

4. Use technology with intention, not obligation.

5. Connect learning to the real world.

#EdTech Recommendation:
Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover — a powerful reminder of education's transformative potential.

In this episode, we dive deep into strategies for growing your podcast audience and building a strong brand. Learn how to define your target audience, create engaging content, and develop a cohesive brand identity that resonates with listeners. We'll explore the importance of networking, leveraging social media, and creating consistent, high-quality episodes to not only attract an audience but keep them coming back for more. Plus, discover tips to monetize your growing platform and turn your podcast into a sustainable success.

For complete show notes please visit: https://chrisnesi.com/254

ISTE 2020 is here and the conference runs from 11/30-12/5/2020.

Each day of the conference I am live streaming at 10 PM EST via https://chrisnesi.com/live

This BONUS episode was recorded on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with and we discussed the following topics:

• "What is a Poster Session?" with Batsheva Frankel
• Catching up with Edupodcaster and Tech Coach Scott Nunes
• Kind Heart Jr. & Global Youth Media with Donna Guerin

ISTE 2020 is here and the conference runs from 11/30-12/5/2020.

Each day of the conference I am live streaming at 10 PM EST via https://chrisnesi.com/live

This BONUS episode was recorded on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with:

The main topic was AR & VR in education.

Thank you to the following people who appeared:

• Jaime Donally - https://www.arvrinedu.com/
• Rachelle Dene Poth - Website

ISTE 2020 is here and the conference runs from 11/30-12/5/2020.

Each day of the conference I am live streaming at 10 PM EST via https://chrisnesi.com/live

This BONUS episode was recorded on Monday, November 30, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with:

The main topic was AR & VR in education.

Thank you to the following people who appeared:

• Jesse Lubinsky
  • Co-Author, The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming
  • Co-Host, Partial Credit Podcast
• Dr. Dan Kreiness
  • Host, Leader of Learning Podcast
• Jennifer Bond

ISTE 2020 is here and the conference runs from 11/30-12/5/2020.

Each day of the conference I am live streaming at 10 PM EST via https://chrisnesi.com/live

This BONUS episode was recorded on Sunday, November 29, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with:

• Nate Ridgeway
• Batsheva Frankel
• Dr. Quentin Jerome Lee
• Brandie Wright

Quentin and Brandie were featured speakers in the opening video for ISTE 2020.

• Dan Gallagher shared some of his experience with Digital Citizenship. Derek Larson talked about DigCit in episode 167.

I participated in the November edition of #PassTheScopeEdu and this month's topic was #RestUpTeachUp. In this segment, I talk about the need for sleep and resting and recharging as an educator and how that can't be overlooked.

Whiteboard.chat is an awesome and free virtual, web-based whiteboard. I think it's better than Google Jamboard!

• FREE to use
• Connect up to 100 people per board
• Export boards to PDF
• Connect multiple people and devices to the same board
• Easily observe and coach multiple people on individual boards

Earlier in November, I had the opportunity to provide some afterschool PD to teachers in my district and I created a session about strategies to engage students in virtual learning. Some of the strategies include:

• Keep It Simple
• Use Music and Sound
• Ensure the Privacy of Your Students
• Empower Your Students
• Create Breakout Rooms Ahead of Time

• Using Yoga to provide breaks - Find short 2-5 minute Yoga videos.

• FREE to use
• Connect up to 100 people per board
• Export boards to PDF
• Connect multiple people and devices to the same board
• Easily observe and coach multiple people on individual boards

Liz Sheridan - Proud Rutgers graduate who initially hoped to get into publishing but then considered a career in education. She teaches English at my school and she's a phenomenal educator who is respected by her students and her colleagues. She loves literature and being around reading and she figured that teaching would be a way to help other people access that love, whether they already liked reading or not. Liz is a former teacher of the year and is regularly nominated in our building.

Most recently, she received the 2020 Yale Educator Award along with 6 other teachers and 24 counselors who were recognized as outstanding educators from around the world who have supported and inspired their students to achieve at high levels.

Connect with Liz Sheridan:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsSheridanNB

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• (1:24) Intro
• (3:17) House of #EdTech Recommendation - https://www.scrible.com/
• (9:33) Featured Content - #DigCit and the importance to today's teachers and students
• (25:46) House of #EdTech VIP - Marialice B.F.X. Curran

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Jared Covili has been an educational technology trainer at Utah Education Network in Salt Lake City, Utah for over a decade. He specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as Google learning tools, geospatial learning, social media, and digital devices.

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• (1:25) Intro
• (4:16) House of #EdTech Thought - Reflecting on #PassTheScopeEDU
• (9:54) Featured Content - Jared Covili from Utah
• (49:33) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Originality Reports tool in G-suite and Google Docs
• (52:57) House of #EdTech VIP - Valerie Lewis founder of #passthescopeEDU

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