Tasks Before Apps: Dr. Monica Burns on AI Power Tools, Ethical EdTech & Student Agency

Integrate This! Ed Tech Podcast by David Berner and Jeremy Mikla

S01 E11
49:34
Episode notes

Join hosts David Berner & Jeremy Mikla for a deep dive with Dr. Monica Burns—EdTech consultant, former NYC public school teacher, author of EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI (2nd ed.), and founder of ClassTechTips.com. Monica shares her journey from traditional chalkboards to global keynote stages, her “Tasks Before Apps” philosophy, and practical ways to harness AI in the classroom.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Task-First Integration: How to align any tech tool to real learning goals, from quick wins to heavier-lift projects that address your biggest pain points.
  • Top AI Features for Educators: Voice-based dictation in  ... 
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Keywords
AI in educationEdTechAmplifying Student VoiceChatGPT for teachersMonica BurnsResponsible AIstudent agencyEdTech EssentialsVirtual PDClass Tech Tips