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Blending Creativity, Education, and Technology with Manuel HerreraWelcome to another inspiring episode of My EdTech Life! Today, we sit down with the multi-talented Manuel Herrera, an illustrator, educator, and consultant, to discuss his journey through education, creativity, and EdTech. Manuel shares how his passion for drawing and creativity has shaped his career and inspired countless students and educators. Get ready for an engaging conversation full of actionable insights and inspiration for educators, creators, and lifelong learners!🔗 Key Topics Discussed:Manuel's journey from classroom teacher to EdTech leader and consultantHow creativity enhances teaching and learningThe role of tools in the creative processOvercoming imposter syndrome and fostering confidencePractical steps to unlock your creative potential✨ Timestamps: 00:30 Introduction and gratitude to the audience02:00 Meet Manuel Herrera: Educator, illustrator, and speaker03:14 Blending passions: Creativity in education and EdTech06:00 The early days of creativity in teaching10:00 Storyboarding and drawing: Unlocking student creativity18:27 Manuel's current role and the birth of Manuel Draws25:00 Encouraging educators to express their creativity32:58 Tackling imposter syndrome and building a supportive network39:00 Steps to ignite your creative journey41:17 Manuel's “edu kryptonite”: Chasing too many tools45:42 Manuel's billboard message: "Don’t Be a Jerk!"📢 Stay Connected:Follow Manuel Herrera for more creative inspirationCheck out his work at Manuel Draws: https://www.manueldraws.com/🌟 Support My EdTech Life:If you enjoy our episodes, consider supporting us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395968/support🎧 Listen to All Episodes:Visit www.myedtech.life to explore 300+ episodes packed with knowledge nuggets for educators and creators alike.💡 Subscribe, Like, and Share:Remember to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and share it with fellow educators and creatives. Let’s continue growing this amazing community together.Stay inspired, stay creative, and, as always, Stay Techie!Authentic engagement, inclusion, and learning across the curriculum for ALL your students. Teachers love Book Creator. Yellowdig is transforming higher education by building online communities that drive engagement and collaboration. My EdTech Life is proud to partner with Yellowdig to amplify its mission.See how Yellowdig can revolutionize your campus—visit Yellowdig.co today!Support the show
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