Join Chris, Smoke, and Rob on the "What the EdTech?" podcast as they dive into the transformative world of the San Diego County Office of Education's Innovation Center. Discover how the center is harnessing the power of RIASEC theory to align students' strengths, interests, and values. The episode features special guests Clint Dayhuff and Chris Garcia, who shed light on their pioneering roles in esports and educational technology. Learn about the Future Ready Hub, equipped with state-of-the-art gaming computers and facilities for esports, podcasting, video creation, editing, and graphic design ..read more

Join host Chris Garcia on the Innovative Pedagogy Podcast as he shares lessons learned from his tenure as a school administrator. Discover the importance of trust and collaboration within the administrative team, and how vulnerability fosters stronger bonds. Explore strategies for supporting office staff, including active listening and celebrating achievements. Learn the value of transparency in leadership and effective communication with teachers. Lastly, prioritize self-care and personal connections to enhance leadership effectiveness. Tune in for practical insights and actionable advice to ..read more

?️ Join us for "Classrooms and Circuitboards: Teachers Unplugged at CES." Roel Mislan from Feaster Charter School discusses insights from industry leaders like Google, Microsoft, Apple, and more on cybersecurity, AI, gaming, and innovation in education. Dive into the future of EdTech with exclusive CES highlights. ??? #TeachersUnplugged #CES2024 #EdTech garciaedtech.com ? Disclaimer: The use of the track "Mark II" from the movie Iron Man in this podcast is for artistic purposes only, and all rights belong to the original artists, Hans Zimmer and Ramin Djawadi. ?✨ --- Support this podcast: htt ..read more

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Edvar, a current CalTech student and former student in Mr. Garcia's class. Edvar's journey from our classroom to higher education exemplifies the transformative power of innovative experiences. Through immersive innovative STEAM experiences, he discovered his passion for aerospace engineering, leading him to pursue a career that reaches for the cosmos. Join us as we explore his path, filled with curiosity and hands-on learning, reminding us that education combined with passion can elevate us to unimaginable heights. ?? --- Support this podca ..read more

After one year of a hiatus, we are back and bringing you the latest content on innovative pedagogy, ed tech, and even technology that will impact the classroom now and for years to come. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innovativepedag/support ..read more

How can teachers establish a classroom culture of consistency, respect, and expectations during the post-pandemic era of students returning to the classroom? Take a moment to hear what a first-year teacher did to make that happen.    Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment. Feel free to email us at  cbgarcia@sandiego.edu with any questions or comments about our show.      Host: Chris Garcia (@chrisgarcia03)  Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/InnovativePedag for resources and be sure to connect with our host at twitter.com/chrisgarcia03 --- Suppor ..read more

Mental health is such a vital topic that needs to be addressed. Here is a story from a current teacher and how they have been fighting the fight to keep their mental health sane during and after a pandemic. This episode is not intended to replace the advice from a licensed medical or mental health professional. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, or any mental health factor, please seek out a licensed professional for proper care.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment. Feel free to email us at cbgarcia@sandiego.edu with any questions or comments about our show.   ..read more

With so much response from our last episode I had a good friend and current history teacher, Peter Rappaport, reach out to share his take and thoughts on the topic of whether teachers are really teaching Critical Race Theory? Our conversation may enlighten you to know that not every teacher is teaching what mainstream media may make you think is happening. We'll share stories from our own classroom, share the importance of reflection, and also talk about learning from past mistakes to ensure those outcomes do not repeat themselves in the future.  Host: Chris Garcia (@chrisgarcia03) F ..read more

Critical Race Theory has been a term that the big market media has somewhat placed on the curriculum that teachers are teaching in the classroom. However, that has not been my experience. Take a listen to how I have gone about teaching culturally responsive teaching in the classroom. I also share some of my personal and historical ties with the European age of exploration and how I've responded to such horrific history within my family lineage.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment. Feel free to email us at cbgarcia@sandiego.edu with any questions or comments about our show.  ..read more

Hey everyone, just a check in to let you know where we have been and how this school year has been going. Please continue to share the good news of what's happening with our podcast and don't forget to subscribe and leave us some ratings.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innovativepedag/support ..read more