Byte by Byte: Desmond Hasty's Passion for Tech and Teaching

On this episode, I spoke with Desmond Hasty. Desmond is a middle school technology teacher in Maryland. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Desmond has a passion for reaching the next generation and inspiring them to overcome their obstacles. On this episode, Desmond talks about what he loves most about teaching technology to middle school students, what's most important to teach students about technology as they prepare for the future, and, as a fellow lover of hip-hop, some of our favorite rappers.

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Desmond Hasty is an experienced computer technology educator with an enthusiasm for helping students acquire knowledge and skills. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he takes pride in building strong connections with his students, and motivating them to overcome any learning adversities they may face. He holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), a master's degree in Instructional Technology, and a post-graduate certificate as an Instructional Technology Specialist PK-12 in Pennsylvania. He is currently finishing coursework for an Instructional certificate in Technology Education 7-12 for the state of Maryland.

Connect with Desmond on X: @dhasty01

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Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala.

Connect with Elijah on X: @carbaeli

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Website: shutupandteachedu.com

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Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students!

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