AmpED to 11
AmpED to 11
Podcast Description
Elevating AI in Education
Welcome to AmpED to 11, the podcast where AI, education, and technology collide to reshape the future of learning. Hosted by EdTech experts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma, AmpED to 11 brings you the latest insights, trends, and strategies in AI-powered education.
We believe that education should never settle for "good enough." Each episode is packed with cutting-edge news, expert interviews, and actionable insights that will keep you ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of EdTech. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or EdTech professional, AmpED to 11 equips you with the tools to integrate AI into education and drive innovation.
What You Can Expect:
AI in Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest AI tools and trends that are transforming classrooms and educational technology.Expert Interviews: Brett leads in-depth conversations with top educators, innovators, and policymakers to explore how AI is shaping the future of learning.Tech Updates: Rebecca delivers the latest news and updates in AI and education, providing insights into new developments and practical applications for educators.Actionable Tips: Get real-world strategies and tools that you can immediately apply in your classroom or EdTech business to enhance learning outcomes.
Why Listen? In each episode of AmpED to 11, you’ll:
Learn how AI is revolutionizing education and how you can stay ahead.Gain practical insights from leaders in education and technology.Discover AI-powered tools and strategies to implement in your classroom or EdTech business.
Meet the Hosts: Brett Roer is an EdTech visionary who excels at uncovering powerful stories in education and building connections with innovators. He’s committed to bridging the gap between technology and educators to enhance learning.
Rebecca Bultsma is an educator and tech strategist with a talent for breaking down complex ideas into actionable insights. She helps educators integrate the latest technology and AI into their teaching, improving engagement and outcomes.
Who Should Listen? AmpED to 11 is perfect for:
Educators and administrators looking to integrate AI into their teaching.EdTech professionals seeking the latest industry trends and tools.Tech enthusiasts interested in the role of AI in the future of education.
Join Brett and Rebecca as they turn the dial on education and AI, bringing you inspiring conversations and actionable advice to drive innovation in the classroom. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead of the curve with AmpED to 11.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of topics centered around AI in education, technology trends, and innovative teaching strategies. Episodes include discussions on tools like ChatGPT, interviews with educators like Dan Fitzpatrick, who discusses his book on AI strategies, and insights on market-defining developments such as DeepSeek’s impact on AI costs and accessibility.
Elevating AI in Education
Welcome to AmpED to 11, the podcast where AI, education, and technology collide to reshape the future of learning. Hosted by EdTech experts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma, AmpED to 11 brings you the latest insights, trends, and strategies in AI-powered education.
We believe that education should never settle for “good enough.” Each episode is packed with cutting-edge news, expert interviews, and actionable insights that will keep you ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of EdTech. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or EdTech professional, AmpED to 11 equips you with the tools to integrate AI into education and drive innovation.
What You Can Expect:
AI in Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest AI tools and trends that are transforming classrooms and educational technology.
Expert Interviews: Brett leads in-depth conversations with top educators, innovators, and policymakers to explore how AI is shaping the future of learning.
Tech Updates: Rebecca delivers the latest news and updates in AI and education, providing insights into new developments and practical applications for educators.
Actionable Tips: Get real-world strategies and tools that you can immediately apply in your classroom or EdTech business to enhance learning outcomes.
Why Listen? In each episode of AmpED to 11, you’ll:
Learn how AI is revolutionizing education and how you can stay ahead.
Gain practical insights from leaders in education and technology.
Discover AI-powered tools and strategies to implement in your classroom or EdTech business.
Meet the Hosts: Brett Roer is an EdTech visionary who excels at uncovering powerful stories in education and building connections with innovators. He’s committed to bridging the gap between technology and educators to enhance learning.
Rebecca Bultsma is an educator and tech strategist with a talent for breaking down complex ideas into actionable insights. She helps educators integrate the latest technology and AI into their teaching, improving engagement and outcomes.
Who Should Listen? AmpED to 11 is perfect for:
Educators and administrators looking to integrate AI into their teaching.
EdTech professionals seeking the latest industry trends and tools.
Tech enthusiasts interested in the role of AI in the future of education.
Join Brett and Rebecca as they turn the dial on education and AI, bringing you inspiring conversations and actionable advice to drive innovation in the classroom. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead of the curve with AmpED to 11.
Can you really love something if you’re not fighting to make it better?
Harl Roehm, a 28-year veteran CTE teacher from Collierville, Tennessee, has spent his career proving that the answer is no. Raised on a fifth-generation farm in Mississippi, Harl’s journey into education started with a $25 yard-sale computer, a Saturday afternoon, and enough courage to tear it apart and put it back together. That moment sparked a 28-year love affair with technology, teaching, and pushing back against systems that aren’t serving students well enough.
In this episode, Brett and Rebecca sit down with Harl to explore what happens when you bring moonshot thinking to a brick-and-mortar classroom. Harl teaches AP Computer Science, Python, JavaScript, and dual enrollment Cybersecurity—but his real curriculum is agency. He’s teaching students that AI isn’t a substitute for thinking, it’s a tool that should expand what’s possible when humans stay in charge. From his Taco Bell Hot Sauce AI agent (yes, really) that generates dad-joke math problems to his daily Suno song challenges, Harl’s classroom is a lab for what education could look like when we stop micromanaging innovation to death.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why the $25 computer matters — How one yard-sale find launched a 28-year career in CTE
- Moonshot thinking vs. incremental tweaks — Why going from 30 to 300 miles per gallon means throwing the car away and starting over
- The Taco Bell agent story — How Harl built a custom AI that generates math problems as dad jokes, ranked by hot sauce difficulty levels
- AI as specialization, not replacement — The Henry Ford assembly line analogy that reframes teacher fears about automation
- The social media debate — Harl and Rebecca go head-to-head on banning platforms, digital literacy, and whether kids can defend themselves against algorithms
- “If you love something, it’s your duty to make it better” — Why complacency isn’t an option
This episode also features Harl’s Ocean’s 11 shout-outs to Shannon Kirkland-Butts, Wanda Carter, Dr. Monique Chism, Dr. Sasha Luccioni, and TikTok educators Matty McTech, Andrew Davies, Sophie AI Education, and Brittany Teacher Burnout Tips.
Harl showed up to the AI summit in Nashville wearing a cowboy hat and overalls—and walked away proving that some of the most important voices in education don’t look like what people expect. Brett and Rebecca don’t just listen—they learn. And so will you.
Tune in, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to turn up the volume on what’s possible in education.
Find Harl at redneckEdTech.com.
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