This is the exclusive podcast of Georgia’s premiere educational tech conference! For more than two decades, the Conference has played a key role in helping educators at all levels increase their understanding of the role of technology in education and providing the opportunity to learn about the latest in educational technology. This podcast seeks to continue that mission. Hosts Lee Green and Clint Winter will take you on a tour behind the scenes of the conference AND allow you to get better insights on some of your favorite presenters!
You can learn more about GaETC by going to www.gaetc.org or find us on your social media platform of choice!
From Library to Launchpad: Modernizing Learning Spaces with Robbie Reed of Nisewonger
How do we take school media centers from traditional quiet rooms and transform them into dynamic, collaborative learning hubs without losing their foundational core? In this episode of GaETC: The Podcast, host Dr. Lee Green sits down with Robbie Reed from Nisewonger Audio Visual Center to talk about modernizing school learning spaces across Georgia.
A former middle school educator of 13 years in Coweta County and University of West Georgia alumnus, Robbie now travels the state helping schools bridge the gap between AV installations and actual classroom practice. He shares how districts can move away from letting tech sit unused in storage boxes by focusing on ongoing teacher support, simple starting points, and practical learning zones. Robbie explains how introducing basic broadcast and podcast setups gives students an authentic voice, builds face-to-face communication skills, and offers alternative ways for learners to show what they know beyond traditional testing.
Robbie also dives into his upcoming GaETC session, breaking down how to establish distinct learning zones using equipment schools already have before pursuing major upgrades. Plus, he takes on our game, "How Well Does Gemini Know Robbie Reed?", tackling questions about avoiding edtech graveyards, low-cost space upgrades, and the essential roadside stop for Buc-ee's tacos across Georgia highways.
Catch Robbie Reed presenting Wednesday, November 4 at 11:00 AM at GaETC 2026, or visit the Nisewonger team in the exhibit hall. Learn more about their work at nisewongerav.com or reach out directly at robbie@nisewongerav.com (mailto:robbie@nisewongerav.com).
2 Oct 2026
Multimodal Learning, Accessibility, and Tag-Team Coaching with Kristin Carter and Royce Ennett
How can classroom technology serve as the ultimate equalizer for student voice, literacy, and conceptual understanding?
In this episode of GaETC: The Podcast, host Dr. Lee Green and Clint Winter catch up with a dynamic instructional coaching duo from Live Oak Elementary in Newton County Schools: Kristin Carter (Literacy & Social Studies) and Royce Ennett (Math & Science).
Kristin and Royce share their classroom-tested strategies for breaking through pencil fatigue and cognitive overload using multimodal platforms like Book Creator. From supporting twice-exceptional and dyslexic learners with speech-to-text to letting young mathematicians record audio explanations of geometry patterns, they illustrate how technology removes barriers so every student can shine. They also unpack their collaborative coaching philosophy, explaining how active listening, co-planning, and clarifying what lies ahead helps teachers breathe easier and thrive in high-stakes environments.
Plus, Kristin and Royce take on our signature game, "How Well Does Gemini Know You?", knocking out questions on math-literacy intersections, hands-on inquiry, and their favorite lunch spots on the historic Covington Square!
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Session: Engaging Students with Multimodal Text (Wednesday at GaETC 2026)
School: Live Oak Elementary, Newton County School System
X: @CartersLilLions
2 Oct 2026
From Stressed to Streamlined: AI Systems for Busy School Librarians with Lori McGovern
School librarians wear dozens of hats every day, from managing circulation and digital databases to co-planning instruction and troubleshooting technology. With administrative responsibilities multiplying, how can media specialists use AI to streamline the back-end workload without losing their creative touch or the joy of connecting kids with great books?
In this episode of GaETC: The Podcast, host Dr. Lee Green and co-host Clint Winter sit down with Lori McGovern, Instructional Technology Specialist for Newton County Schools. With a 26-year career in the district that spans high school English, nearly seventeen years running an award-winning learning commons at Indian Creek Middle School, and an Ed.S. from the University of West Georgia, Lori brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the conversation.
Lori shares how school librarians can tap into AI assistants like Gemini, Claude, and Copilot to tackle time-consuming tasks like drafting emails, prioritizing overloaded inboxes, and generating lesson ideas. She breaks down why prompt design mirrors classic research and media literacy instruction, how to frame AI as elevated inquiry rather than a shortcut, and why getting comfortable with tools yourself is the fastest way to overcome digital hesitation.
Plus, Lori jumps into our signature game, "How Well Does Gemini Know You?", testing the model's predictions on administrative pain points, district-level support, and local dining spots!
Catch Lori McGovern live at GaETC 2026 on Friday morning, November 6, for her session, From Stressed to Streamlined: AI-Powered Systems for Busy School Librarians!
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