Ep. 305 | How To Fix Student Disengagement In One Day w/ Jon Arguello

<p><b><i>This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio, creators of durable classroom headsets designed by educators to survive real student use. Stop wasting your school budget replacing cheap headphones every year and head to </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://TWTAudio.com" target="_blank"><b><i>TWTAudio.com</i></b></a><b><i> to hear the difference.</i></b></p><p></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by former school board member Jon Arguello to break down how sensory disconnects impact student engagement and academic outcomes. We dive into the reality of competing with smartphones, navigating district-level policies, and using TWT’s dynamic audio gear to create focus in noisy learning environments. Buen provecho!</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>How sensory isolation using low-cost headsets can recreate a 1-on-1 teaching environment in a 30-student room.</li><li>Why district tech spending often misses basic physical needs like student hearing and focus.</li><li>Strategies for using dynamic headsets to support ESL learners and student podcasters.</li><li>Navigating phone bans and distraction management in secondary schools.</li></ul><h2><b>Connect With Gabriel Carrillo</b></h2><ul><li>EdTech Bites Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edtechbites.com" target="_blank">https://edtechbites.com</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On Bluesky: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites X: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Facebook Page: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://facebook.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites</a></li></ul><h2>About Jon Arguello</h2><p>Jon H. Arguello, J.D. is a leader in the education world who has be