In this episode, you get to hear my interview with Jake Miller - an 8th grade Science teacher from Ohio - share his story of burnout and how he's used it to reimagine his role as an educator to support himself AND his students. Also, Jake will share with you strategies that will not only ensure that all the educational technology options don’t overwhelm you, but that you’re also able to choose the best option for not only you but for your students as well.
Jake Miller is an EdTech and learning enthusiast who hosts the Educational Duct Tape Podcast and shares #EduGIFs at @JakeMillerTech and on JakeMiller.net. He currently works as a science teacher in Ohio and previously spent 5 years as a technology integration specialist and an additional 12 years in the classroom teaching math, science & STEM at various grade levels.
In this episode you will:
- Hear Jake’s burnout story (25:40)
- Understand how identifying the “problem” or “goal” is important when choosing a tech tool. (30:00)
- Know how to identify which EdTech tool to choose to use. (36:50)
- Learn about Jake’s favorite EdTech tools. (42:30)
CALL TO ACTION: THINGS YOU CAN DO TOMORROW
- First reflect - Think about and identify problems and needs you experience in your classroom, as well as what goals you have as a teacher.
- Next, choose ONE goal/problem/need area to focus on.
- Finally, look for technology that will address that ONE goal/problem/need you’ve identified as important and want to solve.
FIND OUR GUEST
- Website: www.JakeMiller.net
- Podcast: Educational Duct Tape Podcast
- Join Jake’s Facebook Group: Educational Duct Tapers
- Find Jake on Facebook: Jake Miller Tech
- Twitter: @JakeMillerTech
- Instagram: @JakeMillerTech
- TikTok: @JakeMillerTech
OUR GUEST’S RESOURCES
- Check out Jake’s book: Educational Duct Tape
- Jake’s Favorite EdTech Tools:
OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
