Tech Up Check Up
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.
Episodes
32 episodes
4.10 School Year Closeout - GirlTechInnov8rs Edition
The tech-savvy Girl Tech Innov8rs are putting a bow on the 2023-2024 school year with some last-minute pizzazz before the bell rings for Summer Break. Get ready for a sneak peek into exciting summer learning opportunities, tips on becoming an M...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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20:04
4.9 Buckle up for Fast-Paced Edtech Updates
This month, join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they dive into updates about Summer professional learning opportunities, Microsoft Innovator Educator Programs, and the latest information on becoming an MIE Expert. They also discuss the Edtech Assemb...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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18:49
4.8 Marching Forward with Edtech
Stride into spring with the Girl Tech Innov8rs in this episode brimming with edtech revelations that will leave you feeling lucky! Discover the latest enhancements in Microsoft Forms, Reading Progress, and Stream. We also delve into the forthco...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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16:31
4.7 Edtech Makes Our Hearts Happy
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they recap FETC in Orlando, FL, and the Microsoft Innovator Expert meet-up. Be the first to hear information on the upcoming virtual technology conference offered in St. Lucie Public Schools, including session top...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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16:51
4.6 Learning and Growing in the New Year
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they kick off the new year discussing professional learning opportunities focusing on Reading Progress and Reading Coach. The Girl Tech Innov8rs share about their upcoming virtual tech conference and information o...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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15:55
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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15:05
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 ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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17:23
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 th...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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15:45
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 t...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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15:03
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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15:59
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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15:11
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 on...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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15:00
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:32
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 E...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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16:58
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,...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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16:18
3.1 Kicking Off the New School Year
The Girl Tech Innov8rs are back in action! Dive right in with Laurie and Julia as they talk about the start of the school year with our edtech platforms. This episode covers all the newest Nearpod updates and features for teachers including the...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:52
2.9 EdTech updates are in full bloom!
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they share the latest updates with Microsoft Teams assignments and what new content apps can be added to your lessons! Don't miss the awesome new enhancements in Nearpod including the collaboration board, Time to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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14:49
2.8 For the Luck of Edtech
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they share the newest and hottest edtech features in Microsoft Teams Reading Progress and Immersive Reader. You will want to give the new Reflect Check-in feature a try in OneNote Class Notebook after hearing abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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13:20
2.7 So Much Love for EdTech
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they talk all about their love around new edtech products such as Canva and Penda Learning. The excitement around the new district integration with Canva and what it can offer all roles is something you will want ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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13:45
2.6 Relaxed, Recharged and Ready to Infuse New Tech
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs this month as they go over all the different ways you can connect with them, explore the new features of Reading Progress in Microsoft Teams, and choose your sessions for the upcoming technology infusion conference. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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11:16
2.5 Rest, Relax and Reflect. It's break time!
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Tech Up Check Up podcast. The official name and theme are released here first for the upcoming technology conference and learn how you can score a free educator accou...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:38
2.4 Thankful for Enhanced Technology
The Girl Tech Innov8rs share all about the DIY Conference, the St. Lucie Dell Innovator Program, and enhanced technologies for presentations. Learn about how teachers can increase engagement and interaction with advanced PowerPoint features and...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:33
2.3 Challenge Accepted
Listen this month as the Girl Tech Innovators share about the upcoming DIY Edtech Conference and the newest features released in Microsoft Whiteboard. There is even a Flipgrid challenge you can compl...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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11:44
2.2 Falling into EdTech
Join the Girl Tech Innov8rs as they welcome new Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts into the growing community. They will share exciting new features in Microsoft Teams, talk through their experience with enhanced meeting features and provide...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:46
2.1 Back to School Edtech Updates
The Girl Tech Innov8rs are back and on fire this episode with brand new updates for you to start off the school year. Laurie and Julia share about new rollouts in Microsoft Teams, QR Codes and how you can easily create your own and also the exc...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:36