Plugged In: ACPE Amplified
Plugged In: ACPE Amplified
Podcast Description
How people connect and learn has evolved in the 50+ years since ACPE was formed. But our mission and ethos haven’t: (1) increasing collaboration and professional development opportunities and (2) fostering long-lasting relationships among our members. We’re eager to keep diversifying ways to connect, learn, and have fun together. The Plugged In podcast is a place for us to amplify the voices of our colleagues and celebrate the work we do in education technology. Join hosts Marc Elliott and Rachel Wente-Chaney as they learn how to be podcasters alongside ACPE friends.
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The podcast emphasizes themes such as professional development, community engagement, and technological advancement in education, with episodes focusing on the IncludeIT conference, discussions around the themes of inclusion, and community celebrations in education, making an impact on listeners' professional journeys.
How people connect and learn has evolved in the 50+ years since ACPE was formed. But our mission and ethos haven’t: (1) increasing collaboration and professional development opportunities and (2) fostering long-lasting relationships among our members.
We’re eager to keep diversifying ways to connect, learn, and have fun together. The Plugged In podcast is a place for us to amplify the voices of our colleagues and celebrate the work we do in education technology. Join hosts Marc Elliott and Rachel Wente-Chaney as they learn how to be podcasters alongside ACPE friends.
(recorded May 18, 2026)
Episode Sponsor: PowerGistics
Join Marc, Rachel, and our guests:
Josh Kesecker, ACPE Board Member and Technology Director at Wallowa County ESD
and
Chris Rowbotham, Director Of Technology at Siuslaw School District 97J
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We chat this episode about BelieveIT—the ACPE 2026 conference, recapping the fun, the quiet moments and heavy work, the laughter, activities, presentations, community, treehouses, and so much. We also welcome Chris Rowbotham to the PluggedIn mics after months of ”stealth Chris” on each episode. Marc's fault.
Cory Horton is not on this episode, but is the reason we had so many beautiful stories to tell in this post-conference episode. We love you, Cory! THANK YOU
*Oh, and sometimes, you know, you just want to like chillax and crush your opponent. —Josh K
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