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Conversations from the heart of education and technology

Educators still have a lot to learn when it comes to technology. As its role in education continues to evolve, we sit down with edtech movers, shakers, leaders, and boots-on-the-ground K-12 educators like you to discover how every classroom can better harness technology and enhance student learning.

Edtech is so much more than apps, devices, frameworks, and lifeless data. That’s why we interview real-life people who are transforming edtech daily, both here in Illinois and across the nation.

Hear their stories, identify with their experiences, and walk away with a fresh perspective on how you can elevate educational technology in your classroom, your district, and your community.

 About Our Hosts

Join host Linda DeYounge and Brian Bates each month for a responsive conversation centered on the latest edtech trends, including technology integration, STEM, digital citizenship, artificial intelligence, and more.

Be Our Guest

Have something to add to the conversation? Interested in having your voice heard across Illinois’ edtech community? Contact Linda DeYounge for information about appearing on this podcast.

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What’s Happening to the Department of Education?

2025 brought a lot of change to federal education policies and procedures. Our seasoned Washington expert reviews what’s changing, what isn’t, and how your district can plan confidently in uncertain

Leadership & Capacity Building
Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

AI Policies are Only the Start

An AI in education expert joins us to cut through the hype and reveal what AI policy really needs: a shift from policing plagiarism to building AI literacy for life.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Amanda Bickerstaff
Amanda Bickerstaff
CEO, AI for Education

Edtech I’m Thankful for @ IETC 2025

Our Thanksgiving tradition is back for a second helping! Hear shoutouts for the totally rad apps and resources that engage students, spark creativity, and make teaching just a little bit

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Linda DeYounge
Linda DeYounge
Program Manager of Online Learning, Learning Technology Center