Make EdTech 100 with LindyHoc

Make EdTech 100 with LindyHoc

Lindy Hockenbary

Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Technology in education shouldn’t feel overwhelming, confusing, or disconnected from what actually works in classrooms. This show keeps it real. Each week, educator and K–12 EdTech Advisor Lindy Hockenbary shares practical strategies, stories from real teachers, and no-nonsense conversations about how to use tech in ways that feel human, joyful, and grounded in learning. Whether you’re a teacher, a school leader, or an EdTech product builder, this show helps you Make EdTech 100 — real, relevant, and rooted in what matters most: kids.

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You Can't Ban Possibility with Dr. Stacy Hawthorne

Jun 10, 2026 1h 13m

Dr. Stacy Hawthorne shares stories from districts across the country proving that when technology starts with a learning problem instead of a device, students don't just use tech, they lead with it.…

It's Not About Screen Time, It's About Screen Value with Debbie Tannenbaum

Jun 02, 2026 1h 2m

What if the screen time debate is asking the wrong question? Lindy sits down with Debbie Tannenbaum, school-based technology specialist at Saratoga Elementary in Fairfax County, VA, to talk about…

What the Research Actually Says About EdTech with Adam Sparks

May 27, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

The screen time debate is loud, emotional, and increasingly driving education policy. But what does the research actually say? Adam Sparks, former classroom teacher, Stanford-trained learning…

The Screen Time Debate Needs More Voices Like This: A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Eckler

May 20, 2026 1h 10m

The national screen time debate is loud, but is it hearing from the right people? Dr. Michelle Eckler, Director of Instructional Technology for Stratford Public Schools in Connecticut, is exactly the…

We Can't Ban Our Way to Digital Literacy. We Have to Teach It.

May 13, 2026 1h Transcript

The TikTok comments came in fast. "It's too late." "That's on parents, not teachers." "Banning is the only answer."Lindy gets the frustration. But she strongly disagrees with the conclusion.Because…

Not All Screen Time Is Created Equal

May 06, 2026 28m

A kid creating a digital book for a real audience. A kid clicking through a digital worksheet. A kid doom-scrolling at 10pm. All three involve a screen, but they are not the same thing, and treating…

Is AI Safe for Students? Part 2: It Depends on the Tool

Apr 08, 2026 57m Transcript

In Part 2 of this conversation, Lindy builds on the question every educator and parent is asking: Is AI actually safe for students? Using new research from Stanford University, she breaks down what…

Jack Churchill on Why Assistive Tech Isn’t Cheating—It’s Access

Apr 01, 2026 45m

In this episode, Lindy sits down with Jack Churchill—assistive technology leader, dyslexic learner, and yes, the great-grandson of Winston Churchill—to unpack one of education’s biggest…

What is the Research Telling Us About AI Literacy?

Mar 26, 2026 27m Transcript

It’s AI Literacy Day and episode 10 of Make EdTech 100, so we’re digging into a big question: what does the research actually say about AI literacy?In this episode, I break down key studies to…

Is AI Safe for Students?

Mar 18, 2026 29m Transcript

Is it safe for students to use? In this episode, Lindy explores how AI tools can support learning while keeping teachers firmly in control. She breaks down why teacher dashboards and visibility…

Education in the AI Agent Era with Aaron Makelky

Feb 25, 2026 51m Transcript

In this episode, Lindy is joined by Aaron Makelky to break down what educators need to understand about agentic AI.We’ve moved beyond text generation. We’re now in the age of agents—systems that act…

Finding the Kids Who Don’t Have a “Thing”: Esports, Libraries, and Montana Magic with Marne Bender

Feb 18, 2026 44m Transcript

What happens when a Montana librarian starts an esports team?In this episode, I sit down with Marne Bender — educator, librarian, esports coach, and fellow Montanan — to talk about creating spaces…

One in a Million: How Rural Montana Shaped My EdTech Why

Feb 11, 2026 20m Transcript

In this episode, I’m stepping out from behind the mic to share a bit about who I am and how my journey in rural Montana shaped the way I think about education and technology. From teaching in a…

In 2026, Video Isn’t Optional for Teachers

Feb 04, 2026 32m Transcript

Students live in a world of video—and school can’t pretend otherwise. In this episode of Make EdTech 100, Lindy makes the case for why teacher-created video is no longer optional in K–12 learning.…

Learning.com and the Missing Piece: Teaching Kids How to Be Citizens in a Tech World

Jan 28, 2026 1h 1m

We gave kids technology… and forgot to teach them how to use it. In this episode of Make EdTech 100, Lindy sits down with Dr. Kelli Erwin from Learning.com to unpack what schools are missing in a…

Teaching with Machines: AI Fluency with Merissa Sadler-Holder

Jan 12, 2026 39m Transcript

What happens when we stop treating technology as either the hero or the villain in education?In this episode, Lindy is joined by Merissa Sadler-Holder, French teacher and founder of Teaching with…

The Joy Is REEL: Bringing Video and Calm to Classrooms with Erika Sandstrom

Jan 12, 2026 58m Transcript

What if video wasn’t one more “thing” on your plate, but a pathway back to joy in teaching?In this episode, Lindy sits down with Erika Sandstrom, the legendary Green Screen Gal, to explore how video…

Teaching is Hard. Let’s Solve One Challenge: AI Slop.

Jan 05, 2026 29m Transcript

In the first episode of Make EdTech 100, Lindy tackles the growing challenge of “AI slop” in student work and why AI detection tools are not the solution. She introduces the Assessment Puzzle…

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