Discover how Class Companion empowers teachers with time-saving tools and real-time insights, helping them focus more on student engagement and success.
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Are you ready to reclaim your time and supercharge student learning? In this episode, recorded live at FETC 2025, we sit down with Avery Pan (Co-Founder) and Brittany Blackwell (Marketing and Community Lead) of Class Companion to explore how their innovative platform saves teachers hours of work and provides timely insights into student progress. Discover how you can spend less time grading and more time engaging with your students. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or instructional coach, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s possible in the classroom. Buen provecho!
FETC is just around the corner and here’s what I’ve got going on. There’s still a few spots left for the food tour so make sure you’re signed up.
It’s January, and you know what that means: FETC is right around the corner! I’m beyond excited to pack my bags (and my stretchy pants) and head back to sunny Orlando for a few days of learning, inspiration, connection, and—let’s be honest—amazing food.
There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by passionate educators who are as eager to learn as they are to share. Presenting to educators is one of my greatest joys, and getting to do it in a vibrant city like Orlando? That’s the cherry on top (or maybe the sprinkles on the donut—this is Florida, after all).
The Walking Food Tour of Downtown Orlando
This year, I’ve partnered with the amazing folks at Lumio to host my annual walking food tour of downtown Orlando. If you’ve ever joined one of these tours, you know it’s not just about the food—it’s about breaking bread (or tacos, or pastries) together, swapping ideas, and building connections that last long after the conference ends. I’m thrilled to share that we STILL HAVE A FEW SPOTS OPEN! If you’re interested in joining us, check out the details and sign up below.
A HUGE thank you to Lumio for sponsoring this event and supporting my book as well. If you’re still looking for a copy of Cooking Up Experiences in the Classroom, here’s your chance:
FETC isn’t just about sessions and workshops for me—it’s also about connecting one-on-one. This year, I’m teaming up with Class Companion to record podcast episodes live at the conference. These episodes will feature incredible educators and thought leaders sharing their insights on all things teaching and learning—while we enjoy some delicious bites, of course! I’m so grateful to FETC and Class Companion for making this opportunity possible.
Be sure to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss a single FETC episode when they drop after the conference. Trust me, these conversations are going to be worth the wait!
Now, let’s talk about mornings. Since summer 2024, I’ve made it a point to get my steps in every single morning—and Orlando will be no exception. I’ll be up bright and early, power-walking my way through the city and soaking up that gorgeous Florida sunrise. Why? Because nothing makes enjoying Orlando’s culinary scene feel sweeter than knowing I’ve already burned a few extra calories. Balance, right?
Let’s Connect!
If you’re heading to FETC, let’s connect! Whether you’re coming to one of my sessions, stopping by the Class Companion booth, or just passing me on a morning walk, don’t be shy—say hello! Here’s a list of my sessions:
And if you’re not making it to Orlando this year, stay tuned for all the updates, podcasts, and behind-the-scenes fun. Hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss out, and who knows—maybe next year, we’ll be breaking bread together.
Here’s to a week of learning, laughter, and living our best edtech foodie lives! See you in Orlando and Buen Provecho!
In this part 2 of a special 2 part FETC presenter series, I chat with JD Ferries-Rowe to discuss how Makerspaces are bringing creativity back into the classroom. He’s well versed in the ways of the Makerspaces so be prepared to get some great ideas from him. If you’re going to be attending FETC later this week, make sure you check out his sessions on creativity and student-based problem solving.
It’s not too late to enter to win a copy of Silvia Martinez’ book, Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering In The Classroom. You have until January 31st, 2019 to enter. All you have to do is:
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Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend about the podcast. Great conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen provecho!
In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Allen from Soundtrap to discuss Soundtrap for EDU and a couple of our favorite food analogies with EDU. She shares some of her ideas on how students and teachers use Soundtrap in the classroom. If you’re interested in Soundtrap for EDU, visit soundtrap.com/edu and sign up for a free 30-day trial. If your school is interesting in purchasing, please email meredith.allen@soundtrap.com for a 15% discount and don’t forget to mention that you heard it on The EdTech Bites Podcast. Make sure you connect with Meredith via social media using the links below:
