Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to close the classroom door, grab a cold drink, and head out to the pool. But if you’re like most passionate educators, your brain never completely shuts off. Summer is the ultimate “sandbox season!” The perfect time to dream, reflect, and think about how you want to shake things up in the Fall without the daily pressure of grading and lesson plans.
If you want to wrap your head around the future of technology in the classroom (and yes, we’re talking plenty of AI) while getting a tan, audio is the way to go. Plug in your earbuds and add these 5 fantastic EdTech podcasts to your summer listening list.
1. Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
Hosted by Dr. Monica Burns, this show is the perfect antidote to tech overwhelm. Monica breaks down complex digital tools into bite-sized, actionable tips that you can actually implement by tomorrow morning. Whether she is sharing chatbot strategies to help you write better prompts, creative ways to use Google Slides, or methods for streamlining your lesson planning, her focus is always on making technology integration purposeful and stress-free.
2. AI in the Classroom – Daily
This podcast offers Dan Cogan-Drew’s quick morning breakdowns. It is the easiest way to queue up your daily dose of hype-free AI analysis right alongside your morning coffee, keeping you sharp on issues like AI equity, student data privacy, and changing district policies.
3. AI in the Classroom – Real teachers in a changing world
Artificial intelligence can feel incredibly abstract until you hear how it’s actually playing out on the ground. This podcast dives deep into the realities of the modern school environment, featuring honest conversations with educators who are navigating the shifting digital landscape. It explores the delicate balance between utilizing AI to reduce teacher burnout and preserving the critical human elements of teaching like mentoring, motivation, and authentic student connection.
4. Shake Up Learning Show with Kasey Bell
If you are ready to completely rethink the way your classroom operates, Kasey Bell is here to help you “shake up” your traditional methods. This podcast features a mix of guest interviews and solo deep-dives designed to move teachers past rote digital substitution and into transformative learning. Kasey offers incredible insights on dynamic learning strategies, blended learning models, and practical ways to foster deeper critical thinking in your students using everyday edtech.
5. 10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
Hosted by full-time AP Computer Science teacher Vicki Davis, this incredibly popular show is specifically built for busy educators racing against the clock. In just about ten minutes per episode, Vicki delivers powerful, bite-sized professional development straight to your earbuds. She features real-world teachers and researchers sharing actionable insights on plain-English AI integration, digital wellness, classroom culture, and instructional strategies you can use tomorrow.
Summer Listening Tip: Don’t feel like you have to take notes while you listen! Let these episodes wash over you like a summer breeze. If an idea truly sparks your interest, take a quick screenshot of the episode timestamp on your phone so you can revisit it when you’re back at your desk in August.
