In this episode of Integrate This!, David and Jeremy sit down with Greg Bagby — educator, consultant, and national edtech leader — to explore how failure can be one of the most powerful teaching and leadership tools. From modeling mistakes in front of staff to building psychological safety for innovation, Greg shares how courage, humility, and reflection create stronger school cultures and better learning.

Episode Highlights:

• Greg’s journey from music teacher to national influencer
• Why modeling failure builds trust and confidence
• Psychological safety and authentic leadership
• Strategic technology integration grounded in teaching
• Data privacy and ethical innovation in schools

Are we preparing students for a specific job, or for a life of intentionality? In this episode, we sit down with former high school math teacher-turned-administrator Marnie Stockman and tech-leader-turned-entrepreneur Nick Coniglio. As authors of "The Business of You," they share their powerful framework for helping students and educators move beyond traditional, and sometimes broken, career-readiness models. Instead of just "following a path," Marnie and Nick explain how to empower students to become the intentional CEO of their own lives. We discuss the common blind spots that trap students (and adults!), why personal storytelling is a critical, overlooked skill, and how educators can help students identify their core values to find a path that truly fits—even if it means moving from auto-tech to IT.

Find Our Guests' Work

Get the Book: "The Business of You: A Guide to Treating Yourself as the Most Important Project You Will Ever Work On" https://a.co/d/0E8MSaU

Get the Other Book: "Lead It Like Lasso" https://a.co/d/ec6hvLN

Learn More from Marnie & Nick: https://www.thebusinessofyou.ai/

Find the Blue App: https://www.thebusinessofyou.ai/the-app-blue

Listen to their Leadership Rules Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-rules/id1774222614

🎧 Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/oHrs-O8RHKg

In this inspiring Integrate This! EdTech Podcast episode, David Berner and Jeremy Mikla sit down with Joe Beckman — speaker, author, and co-founder of Till360 — to talk about reclaiming authentic human connection in an age of screens and AI. Joe shares powerful stories from schools across the country, the origin of “I Love Your Face,” and how small acts of empathy can ripple through classrooms and communities. From cell-phone-free learning to teacher wellness and leadership, this episode reminds us that connection is still our most powerful classroom technology. 💬 Topics include: Building relationships in tech-heavy classrooms How to re-center joy and belonging in schools AI’s double-edged role in connection vs efficiency Small daily wins to reconnect with students and staff 📚 Learn more about Joe Beckman and Till360: 👉 Speaker Page – joebeckman.com 👉 Till360 – https://till360.com/ 👉 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-beckman/ 👉 📖 Just Look Up – https://a.co/d/hvjx3S6 👉 📖 Just Look Back – https://a.co/d/46jg1YW 🎧 About the Podcast The Integrate This! EdTech Podcast spotlights innovative educators, thought leaders, and AI changemakers shaping the future of learning. Subscribe for new episodes on AI, EdTech, and human-centered learning.

What can a missing glue stick cap teach us about the future of learning? In this inspiring conversation, educator and author Rachelle Dene Poth joins Integrate This! to share her journey through education, innovation, and the art of balancing creativity with structure.

Rachelle talks about her transition from world language teacher to technology leader, the lessons she’s learned from her students, and how embracing new tools—like AI—can help teachers foster student voice, agency, and curiosity.

Along the way, she reflects on how blogging turned into book writing, why digital discernment matters more than ever, and how small habits (like putting the cap back on the glue stick) model responsibility, respect, and reflection in both tech and teaching.

Whether you’re new to EdTech or already exploring AI in your classroom, Rachelle’s thoughtful approach will help you see innovation not as something flashy or intimidating—but as a series of intentional, human choices that make learning stronger and more connected.

Links and Resources:

Website: https://rdene915.com/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/rdene915

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdene915/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/

What happens when you think like a learning engineer? Dr. Alfonzo “Fonz” Mendoza Jr.—Doctorate in Educational Technology, host of My EdTech Life Podcast, EdTech Advisor district assessment coordinator—joins us to break down authentic assessment, the power of feedback, and how AI can support (not replace) great teaching. We dig into storytelling as evidence of learning, building systems that help students show what they know, and practical ways to collect meaningful artifacts without drowning in grading.

From classroom strategies to admin-facing advice, Fonz shares how to align goals, tasks, and tools—so technology actually serves the learning. If you’ve been wondering how to move beyond “using tools” toward designing better learning experiences, this episode is your blueprint.

Connect with Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza Jr.: • Website / Podcast – My EdTech Life: https://www.myedtech.life/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amendoza1381/

In this powerful episode of the Integrate This EdTech Podcast, hosts David Berner and Jeremy Mikla welcome AI ethics researcher, keynote speaker, and communicator Rebecca Bultsma for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on AI in education, generative AI, edtech ethics, and the human-centered future of learning.

Together, the trio explores the tensions between technology and humanity, what it means to have the "human in the loop," and how educators can responsibly adapt to the rise of AI.

Whether you're a teacher, school leader, or tech integrationist, this episode is packed with insights on assessment design, cognitive offloading, AI prompting frameworks, and how to navigate the ethical implications of tools like ChatGPT in schools.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hnPLGc1Fhac

Follow Rebecca Baltzer https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-bultsma/

Check out her work & podcast https://rebeccabultsma.com/

In this episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David sit down with Amanda Bickerstaff to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education. Amanda shares her journey from teaching and research into edtech leadership, and explains what schools need to know about adopting AI effectively.

The conversation covers practical ways teachers can integrate AI into classrooms, how to address issues of equity and bias, and why preparing students for an AI-driven world is more important than ever. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or technology leader, you’ll walk away with strategies and inspiration for using AI to support meaningful learning.

• Amanda Bickerstaff on LinkedIn
• AI for Education – Amanda’s organization supporting educators and leaders integrating AI

In this episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David sit down with Tyler Moberg, founder of Amplified Impact, to explore how AI can empower teachers, leaders, and organizations without losing the human element. Tyler shares his journey from middle school science teacher to instructional coach to corporate trainer — and now thought leader in the AI-in-education space.

They dive deep into practical AI adoption, teacher fears and misconceptions, and Tyler’s four AI mindsets that guide educators toward responsible and impactful use. You’ll also hear insights on cognitive load, creativity, and how to avoid “AI for AI’s sake.”

Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation will inspire you to craft, collaborate, and create with confidence.

Links:

🔗 Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-moberg-249570215/

🔗 Learn more about Amplified Impact Solutions: https://www.amplifiedimpact.solutions/