ICT Educators NSW Podcast
Welcome to the podcast by ICT Educators NSW. Hosted by Beck Keough and Carmela Garcia talking to passionate educators about their use of Digital Technologies.
Episodes

Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
26 min
In this episode, we dive into the real potential of edtech with Julian Ridden â exploring how tools like Quizizz are shifting from click-and-guess to meaningful learning experiences.
đ§ Listen now to hear:âď¸ Why pedagogy still comes firstâď¸ How to avoid tech burnoutâď¸ What the future of student engagement really looks like
#ICTENSW #DigiTLL2025 #EdTech #STEMEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #AIinEducation #TeachMeet #FutureofLearning #DigiTLL #TeacherLife #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationPodcast #InnovativeTeaching #InspireEducateEmpower #LifelongLearning #PodcastForTeachers #Edchat

Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
21 min
Get ready for an insightful episode featuring Melanie Hughes!
Weâll be diving into digital technologies, media literacy, approaches to using AI, sharing valuable experiences, resources and practical takeaways.
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#ICTENSW #DigiTLL2025 #EdTech #STEMEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #AIinEducation #TeachMeet #FutureofLearning #DigiTLL #TeacherLife #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationPodcast #InnovativeTeaching #InspireEducateEmpower #LifelongLearning #PodcastForTeachers #Edchat

Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
23 min
Join us on the latest ICTE NSW Podcast as we chat with the incredible Matt Esterman about AI, creativity, and the future of education! We dive into how tools like ChatGPT and Canva can supercharge classrooms, plus the power of TeachMeets in building strong educator networks.
Tune in now and get inspired! â #ICTENSW #EdTech â â #AIinEducation â â #TeachMeet â #FutureofLearningâ #DigiTLL â â #TeacherLife â #ProfessionalDevelopment  #EducationPodcast  #InnovativeTeachingâ â #InspireEducateEmpowerâ â #LifelongLearningâ â #PodcastForTeachers #Edchat

Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
30 min
Beck Keough joins Brett Salakas on a journey through time and education as he discusses his upcoming Keynote at the ICTENSW Conference, his book and The Virgin Queen Mary. How does this all link? Listen to see!
Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salakas/?originalSubdomain=au
Book: https://mammothlearning.co/Â

Jan 21, 2025

Oct 29, 2024
Oct 29, 2024
33 min
In this episode, Beck interviews Alfina Jackson. Alfina was a recipient of a scholarship to attend our 2024 conference, and the winner of the ICTE NSW Educator of the Year Award for 2023. She is a Primary School Educator with a passion for STEM education. Alfina currently works for the Lismore Diocese, and has interests in Digital Technologies, Digital Literacy and ICT. Her conceptualisation on 'fusing' rather than 'using' digital tools is catchy and purposeful.

Sep 11, 2024
Sep 11, 2024
21 min
Jacqueline shares her experience of attending the ICTE NSW Annual Conference as a scholarship recipient. She shares her passion in the educational field and the amazing learning she has taken and implemented within her context.

Jul 12, 2024
Jul 12, 2024
19 min
Meet Meridith Ebbs, a Board Member with ICTE NSW and Senior Educator at Grok Academy. Meridith is a committed educator who has experience teaching K-12 and adult learners. She is passionate about STEM learning through a sustainable lens. Meridith talks with Carmella and Beck about her role on the board and her vast career as an expert educator. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Apr 27, 2024
Apr 27, 2024
29 min
In this podcast, Beck Keough interviews Martin Levins and Shane Byrne about their journey into education and why they love what they do. This is an entertaining podcast with two very generous and experienced educators.

Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
20 min
In this podcast, Beck Keough interviews Tim Milkins.Â
Tim is the Vice President of ICTENSW and has a wealth of experience working with NESA, School Governance and Pastoral Care.Â




