Edtech I’m Thankful for @ IETC 2025
Episode Notes
Our Thanksgiving tradition is back for a second helping! Live from IETC 2025, we tuned into the conference buzz and asked teachers, instructional coaches, tech directors, and LTC staff – what edtech are you thankful for?
Hear shoutouts for the totally rad apps, platforms, and resources that help them engage students, streamline their workload, spark creativity, and make teaching just a little bit easier every day. Plus catch some nostalgia for the early days of edtech as we celebrate IETC’s 30th birthday!
Interview Guests
Our listeners! Thank you to everyone who shared their edtech admiration with us.
- Rob Conerton
- David Lerch
- Bob Hayes
- Matt Sherrill
- Yesenia Nicoson
- Mia Gutsell
- Brayden Matsko
- Emilie Rio
- Sam Fishel
- Emily Pool
- Lisa Berghoff
- Lisa Schwartz
- Elizabeth Radunz
- John Gutzmer
- Anna Barrett
- Dallas Turner
- Steve Wick
- Nina Mitchell
- Brittany Culjan
- Katie Patton
- Karri Gilbert
- Greg Simmons
- Alex Valencic
- Carey Fetting-Smith
- Itza White
- Ben Pertl
- Mark Smithivas
- Cody McQueen
- Darnell Payne
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Linda designs, develops, and evaluates the LTC’s digital professional learning, including working with subject matter experts to create learning objectives, conducting needs assessments, and delivering interactive online PD opportunities.
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