Integrate This! Ed Tech Podcast
Integrate This! Ed Tech Podcast
Podcast Description
Integrate This! is the podcast where education and innovation meet real conversation. Join Jeremy Mikla and David Berner as they dive into thought-provoking discussions and interviews with inspiring voices across the EdTech and education world. From classroom insights to big-picture ideas, each episode brings fresh perspectives and honest dialogue about the future of learning.
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The podcast focuses on innovative educational practices, EdTech integration, and future learning trends, with episodes discussing AI in classrooms, educational technology challenges, and case studies like the Minnesota Canvas Caravan and interviews with experts such as Matt Miller on AI literacy.
Integrate This! is the podcast where education and innovation meet real conversation. Join Jeremy Mikla and David Berner as they dive into thought-provoking discussions and interviews with inspiring voices across the EdTech and education world. From classroom insights to big-picture ideas, each episode brings fresh perspectives and honest dialogue about the future of learning.
In this episode of Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Smith—associate professor at Dakota State University, veteran instructional designer, and author-illustrator of the children’s book Yucky! 🖍️📚—to unpack the art and science of slide design and clear communication. Kevin takes us from his start as a high-school math teacher to instructional-tech expert and visual-design aficionado, sharing practical tips you can apply right away.
In this interview, you’ll learn how to…
- Balance creativity with clarity in every slide ✨
- Spot and avoid the most common presentation pitfalls 🚫✏️
- Build engaging visuals—charts, images, and multimedia—without overloading text
- Use tools like Canva, Keynote, and more for polished, professional decks 🎨
- Integrate AI into your design workflow for faster mock-ups and prototyping
- Get started in visual design, even if you’re not “techy,” with Kevin’s go-to resources
Resources & Links:
- Kevin’s Website → https://www.kevindsmith.org/
- Yucky! on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Yucky-Kevin-D-Smith/dp/1955026599
- Kevin’s DSU Profile → https://dsu.edu/directory/smith-kevin.html
- Watch the Video on YouTube → https://youtu.be/8yneR5bHE3E
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