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Episode #69: EdTech Solutions and Hybrid Learning Updates

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 69 called “Listener Mail and Hybrid Learning Updates”. In this episode, we’ll provide an update on our remote and hybrid learning experiences as the 2020 school year gets under way. Following that we’ll dive into our mail bag as we read and answer some of the best questions we’ve received over the recent months. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Remote/Hybrid Learning Update

Segment 2: Mailbag

1. We’ve been in hybrid learning for 4 weeks and it already seems stale… What can I do to make the classroom interactive and interesting?
2. I am super frustrated with teaching on zoom when my students have Chromebooks. There are a lot of functions such as annotation, choosing their own breakouts, etc that they can’t use. Do you have any suggestions?
3. Digital assessments are now my biggest headache. What do you guys recommend?
4. Now that we are 5 weeks into school and I am feeling better about my teaching situation, what are some edtech tools that you use in your classroom? https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/virtualproflearning.shtml
5. What is a good way to digitally “hand out” materials to my students? There are so many options in my LMS, but sometimes I just want to provide a resource that they can edit and save.
6. I see that you are posting a lot of videos on YouTube about edtech, what projects are you working on now?
7. From Twitter edumentor chat: What are some ways that students demonstrate mastery after completing a hyperdoc.
8. Thanks for doing a PD on podcasting! I never knew how many cool resources there are… What are some other podcasts that I should check out?

Segment 3: 

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Episode #122: 15 EdTech Tools to Help You Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 1)

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 122 called “15 EdTech Tools to Help You Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 1)”   In this episode, we’ll share 15 unique edtech tools in a variety of educational categories.  We’ll also share some updates on our fall/winter presentation schedule for this school year.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Teachbetter Conference October 14th and 15th
2. Presenting Edtech Throwdown with Stephanie Howell
3. Podcasters Row
4. Free LincSpring Virtual Conference
5. https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/
6. Shout out to our PLN friend Stephanie Howell on her release of her new book Control the Chaos
7. Book Hook Audio
8. Cowritten by Tara Ruckman and Stephanie
9. Control the Chaos Podcast
10. https://www.amazon.com/Control-Chaos-classroom-executive-functioning/dp/B0B92V9L2Y

Segment 2:   Edtech Tools, Resources, etc. to check out

Free Professional Development

1. Simplilearn- Free online PD and boot camps
2. Coursecity online courses and tutorials
3. Class Central - Free PD Courses

Video Editing

1. Keevi -video editor/tools
2. Capcut -Tiktok Video Editor
3. Tella.tv- Make Videos come to life with this video recorder

Photo Editing

1. magicerasor.io

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 164: How to Combat AI Misuse in Your Classroom

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 164 called “How to Combat AI Misuse in Your Classroom”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about how to plan your classroom with a positive and pro-active approach to AI use! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: 

Narrative:  Teachers questioning student work.

So let’s take a break while we go ask ChatGPT to write this episode for us, so that when we come back we can talk about how to deal with these issues in a positive and proactive way.

Segment 2:

1. Avoid The “Reactive” Approach
2. Don’t find yourself halfway through the year and angry because you can tell that a significant percentage of your students just used a chat bot to write their responses.
3. Set Clear Expectations (Be Proactive):
4. Syllabus Statement
5. Could align with a school policy if that is already established
6. Introductory days AI discussion
7. Ask students to share what they think about AI.  Let them discuss, consider, and reflect.
8. Generate class rules together, almost like norms
9. Give them examples from real life where AI might be allowed, and then not allowed.
10. In college, they would likely see similar rules, where using AI to write for you is likely considered academic dishonesty and you would get expelled.
11. In life, you might use AI to begin the process of writing a best mans speech you need to give.
12. In a career, you might use it to plan out some talking points for an upcoming meeting or make an email sound more professional.
13. Assignment/Project Expectations
14. Clearly state acceptable/unacceptable uses of AI
15. Have some pre-written templates for different types of assignments and what types of AI-use might be acceptable.  This way you can easily copy and paste them into assignment descriptions as needed.
16. Promote Positive Communication
17. Let students know that you aren’t out to “Catch Them”
18. Expose them to current AI literature
19. 8 Things Students Should know about AI by Ben Klieger
20. Best Practices
21. Show examples of good use of AI
22. Show examples of how you can tell the usage of AI
23. Turnitin AI Detection
24. Chrome Extensions 
25. Draftback
26. Revision History
27. Clear expectations and detailed process
28. You may use AI for ____ purpose.

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• Blended Learning Best Practices
• Edtech that supports Blended Learning

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Segment 1: Intro to EduMentor Segment and Guest

Segment 2: Charity Dodd and Blended Learning

• Intro to Charity Dodd
• Twitter @charitydodd
• #BLinaction 
• https://linclearning.com/ 
• Our approach we use is called, Reflect, Tinker, Grow: We created a platform, called LINCspring, for personalized professional development. 

What is Blended Learning?

• There are many different ways to define blended learning. The most referenced definition comes from the Christensen Institute:
• The definition of blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns:

1. at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace;
2. at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home;
3. and the modalities along each student’s learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience. 

What is the PAACC Framework?

• Personalization: Providing unique learning pathways for individual students
• Agency: giving learners opportunities to participate in decisions about their learning
• Authenticity: giving learners the opportunity to create for a real audience both locally and globally
• Connectivity: giving learners opportunities to experience learning in collaboration with their peers and experts, locally and globally 
• Creativity: giving learners opportunities to make things that matter while building skills for their future

What are some edtech tools that you use to

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Episode #124: The 7 Commandments of Personalized Learning Enhanced with Edtech

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 124 called “The 7 Commandments of Personalized Learning Enhanced with Edtech”   In this episode, we’ll share 7 aspects of Personalized Learning and the edtech tools that enhance your personalized learning classroom.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Linc Learning Virtual Conference November 8th
2. Free LincSpring Virtual Conference
3. https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/

Segment 2:   Personalized Learning Strategies and the Supportive Edtech

1. Get to Know the Learners
2. Everyone is a student but has the ability to be a learner (autonomy is their learning)
3. All learners are different
4. Special Education Considerations
5. Gifted Education Students
6. SEL Students
7. ESL Students
8. Multiple Intelligences
9. Use UDL or Flipped, give options for assignment completion
10. Choiceboard Learning Get to know you board
11. MoteCon2022 Presentation
12. Free mini-subscrption for mote.com at www.myedtechbundle.com
13. Design a Personalized Learning Environment
14. Flexible Learning Environments
15. Harkness Tables
16. How can we use a row of desks to convert to a collaborative learning environment?
17. ClassroomQ
18. Free mini-subscrption at www.myedtechbundle.com
19. Help Students Set Goals
20. Listen 90% Talk 10%
21. Be direct, be flexible but hold a...

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• 40 G-Suite Activities to Try in Your Classroom

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Welcome back to gotteched the podcast.  Episodses 58 - 62 are part of a 5-episode series devoted to G-Suite Activities, Addons, Teacher Extensions, and Student Extensions.  In episode 58 and 59 we’ll go cover 40 GSuite app activities that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow. In episode 60 we’ll introduce some of our favorite addons to enhance your G-Suite experience.  Finally, in episodes 61 and 62 we’ll break down some of our favorite extensions for teachers and for students when working in the classroom. If you need some inspiration for digital lessons, these are the episodes you’ve been waiting for.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the Word

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Segment 2: #40 G-Suite Activity Ideas (19 of 40)

1. Docs - HyperDoc Playlist
2. Hyperdoc Girls
3. Docs - Collaborative Story Writing - each group member writes one paragraph in diff color
4. Docs- Digital Debate
5. Docs - Wanted poster
6. Docs -

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 178: 25 Edtech Resources for 2025

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 178 called “25 Edtech Resources for 2025”  In this episode, we’ll talk about some of favorite edtech resources that we are excited about heading into 2025.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Edtech Advent Calendar

Narrative:  12 Days of Edtech out… Edtech Advent in!

Segment 2: EdTech Advent Calendar

1. NotebookLM Podcast
2. Make Memojis in Canva
3. How-to Guides w/ Tango
4. Top 10 Canva Apps
5. Accessibility Tools For Teachers
6. Canva Guide for Administrators
7. AI Edtech Toolkit
8. Make a Customized Song with Suno
9. Auto-Feedback with Snorkl Student View
10. Teacher Dashboard in Snorkl
11. Set the Tone with Goblin Tools
12. Connecting Google Drive with Canva
13. AI Prompt Library for EDU
14. 3 Wheel of Names Resources
15. There’s an AI For That
16. Content-based Scattergories
17. Padlet Sandbox
18. Twitter Bluesky Bridge
19. Google’s Canva Apps
20. Teacher Resources Using Khanmigo
21. Quizizz Flash Cards

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Episode 57 Title: Greenscreening with Jen Leban

Segment 1: Intro to EduMentor Segment

EduMentor Intro: 

We’d like to welcome everyone to this EduMentor episode of GotTeched the podcast. Each edumentor episode will feature an expert educator guest who can mentor us and our listeners. The featured EduMentor is an expert in their field who is using that knowledge to innovate and do great things. We hope that their ideas inspire your own as you listen. Also please check out the upcoming #EduMentor Twitter chat every wednesday night at 8:30 PM EST. Follow us on Twitter @wegotteched to stay up to date so you don’t miss this exciting new chat. Now, stay tuned for this episode’s EduMentor.

Segment 2: (Jennifer Leban (Lee Bin) and (Greenscreen and Video Production)

• Intro to (Jennifer Leban)
• @MrsLeban Twitter
• @themrsleban Instagram
• Educational experience/awards
• 2020 Finalist for the Illinois State Teacher of the Year 
• Any educational groups or projects that you would like to promote? - 
• ResetEDU YouTube channel! 
• ResetEDU.org Website
• LebanTeachTech Blog

Content: (Greenscreen and Video Production)

1. What is Greenscreen and Video Production? Are there any definitions, protocols, etc?
2. What are some misconceptions people have about Greenscreen and Video Production?
3. What are some Greenscreen and video production best practices? Project ideas?
4. Bruce Reicher and I have a shared greenscreen Wakelet board of ideas and resources: https://wakelet.com/wake/0bda256f-0c15-423f-af40-be1903007859)
5. Greenscreen and video production lessons lead to total chaos!
6. Classroom management advice 
7. What are some edtech tools that you use to support greenscreen and video production?

Green Screen:

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 175: The British School Replacing Teachers with AI - Can It Work?

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 175 called “The British School Replacing Teachers with AI - Can It Work”  In this episode, we’ll share the story of the british school that is experimenting with a “teacherless” classroom led by AI!  We’ll also talk about why human teachers don’t have to worry as we discuss the best ways that AI can integrate with humans, not get replaced by it.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: AI Taking Over Teacher Jobs?

Narrative:  We heard lots of gloom and doom about AI in schools, but this is likely overblown.

There IS however, a school that is experimentally trying to replace teachers with AI.

https://www.inavateonthenet.net/news/article/uk-school-to-replace-teachers-with-ai-programme

The David Game College in London will replace its traditional teaching programme with an AI-enabled ‘adaptive learning’ system, opening a ‘teacherless’ course for 20 students in September.

The students will use a mix of artificial intelligence platforms on their PCs, in conjunction with VR headsets. Dubbed the Sabrewing programme, each student will receive a personalised learning experience with a self-paced approach that is ideal for examination resit students.

More on the  Sabrewing programme …

One important message for teachers - this WILL NOT BE THE NEW NORM

Stay tuned for segment 2 where we’ll talk about the ways AI will continue to incorporate with live human teachers, not replace them.

Segment 2: AI Will Integrate with Human Teachers, Not Replace It

1. AI as an interactive tutor
2. SchoolAI
3. Khanmigo
4. AI study aids 
5. Diffit 
6. Quizizz AI Flashcard generator 
7. AI writing guides

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Episode #116: 24 EdTech Fueled Lesson Openers

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 116 called “24 Edtech-Fueled Lesson Openers” In this episode, we’ll share 24 ideas for lesson hooks that will be sure to capture your students’ attention. We’ll also recommend some edtech tools that will bring these ideas to the next level. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

Segment 2: Lesson Openers 5:00

1. EdTech Show and Tell 5:30 cough
2. Chemistry example
3. Start with motion
4. The Standup Game from Sarah Wessling - everyone stands up, you get to sit if you chose to share something
5. Find the mistake and mark it on Edji
6. Show a video
7. Movie trailers
8. Classhook
9. Provoke opinions, make it topical
10. PBS News Hour Classroom
11. The Juice - Daily news matches reading level, supports diving into current events
12. https://idebate.org/
13. Google Earth Field Trip
14. 50 Amazing Finds on Google Earth
15. Explain the graph
16. Turners Graph of the Week
17. Nytimes whats going on in this graph?
18. Survey using Google Forms and show the results
19. Try a real-life version by having students use colored sticky-notes to create a bar graph on the board
20. Poll everywhere
21. Feely Bags and...

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Episode #108: 15 Awesome Cell Phone Apps for Teachers and Students

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 108 called “15 Awesome Cell Phone Apps for Teachers and Students.” In this episode, we’ll review 15 smart phone apps that deserve a place in your classroom. We’ll also discuss some of the pros and cons of allowing cell phone use in school.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

• Myedtechbundle.com 

Congrats to Nearpod - Guise thought Quizzizz was going to win, haha

Segment 2: Mobile Apps for Teachers and Students 

Cell Phones in school: yes or no?

Pro phone:

• Send reminders to students via text with tools like Remind
• Students used to use school-provided agenda books, but not anymore. Many keep track of things by taking pictures, adding notes, or calendar apps like Google Calendar
• Ss can access apps that help them keep track of grades, view work via Google Apps, etc
• Flipped classrooms allow for viewing content anywhere, shouldn’t phones be a part of that?
• In the real world they will use phones and use them heavily, why not teach them how to do it responsibly? Teach digital literacy
• They are inevitable. Why keep fighting a battle we can’t win?
• Increased safety during drills and emergency situations
• ESL students can use Google Translate and other apps to help learn

Anti-phone:

• Distractions
• Do students really use them as learning tools most of the time?
• Constantly looking things up online doesn’t promote real learning, critical thinking, and an analytical mind

The Tools: all of these can be found on the apple app store and most on android as well

Curation

1. Pocket:
2. Trello: 

Productivity

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Episode #123:17 EdTech Tools to Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 2)

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 123 called “17 EdTech Tools to Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 2)” In this episode, we’ll share 17 unique and fun edtech tools in a variety of educational categories. Guise will also talk about his experience at the 2022 Teach Better Conference and give us a sneak peek at an upcoming bonus episode of GotTechEd. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Guise talks Teach Better 

Segment 2: Edtech Tools, Resources, etc. to check out  

1. Playphrase.me - type a phrase and see what movies says it   
2. Neal.fun - Type in your bday and see what has happened since
3. Gethuman.com - get the number for any company to speak to a human
4. Privnote.com - send a note that destructs after its read
5. Temp-email.org - temporary emails
6. Psdfreebies - editable templates of flyers/posters
7. Beautiful.ai - presentation templates 
8. Fakeyou.com - type a message and pick a famous voice
9. learn anything xyz - populates articles basics of that topic
10. Jitter.video - motion graphic templates
11. svg artista - animation logos
12. Vocalremover.org - separate music and voice
13. Calligraphr.com - turn any sentence into calligraphy
14. 360gigapixels.com - 360 degree pictures

GotTechED the Podcast 

Episode #129: ChatGPT and 2 Free Tools that Identify AI Written Text

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 129 called “ChatGPT and 2 Free Tools that Identify AI Written Text” In this episode, we’ll share our take on ChatGPT and other AI apps that can write and think for you. We’ll also share 2 edtech tools that help teachers identify when text has been AI generated. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Iste Philadelphia
2. NJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)

Segment 2: ChatGPT vs GPTZero

1. General intro to chatgpt and other ai that inspired this episode
2. New Tech Rant: Use technology to enhance the way we learn… remember the same hesitancies when 
3. Computers
4. the internet came out
5. Calculators
6. Works Cited Generators
7. Photo Math 
8. Wikipedia
9. Google Translate
10. ChatGPT
11. Negative Uses in Education
12. Essays being written for students
13. Disrupts the creative process
14. Can be out of date (Runs off of a scan from 2021)
15. Incorrect information
16. Bias
17. Positive Uses in Education
18. Pen and paper back in session?
19. Brainstorming ideas
20. Ask GPT to come up with lists or introductions to topics where students can research beyond the AI
21. Gamify your classroom… 2 Truths and a Lie becomes 2 of my and 1 of AI or Human vs AI
22. Have AI help with summarizing/Note-taking
23. Generation of prompts or tasks
24. Other AI Writing Apps
25. Wordtune
26. Grammarly

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Episode #128: 4 Lesson Activities for Teachers to Try in 2023

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 128 called “4 Lesson Activities for Teachers to Try in 2023”   In this episode, we’ll play a lesson design game using our brand new Wheel of EdTech and share some of our New Year’s resolutions.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Happy New Years
2. NJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)

Segment 2: New Year's Resolutions 

Guise: 

1. Professional Goal:  Add more creativity into my lessons
2. More exploration of Canva
3. More Improv learning
4. Personal Goal:  Simplify Life

Nick:

1. Gamification and game elements in class and with staff
2. Organize workflow

Segment 3: Design a Lesson on the Fly Using the Wheel of Edtech   

Wheel of Edtech Link

1. Blended Learning, Summative assessment, History, 3 edtech tools
2. Veterans service project
3. Google Forms, Google Slides, Google Sites
4. Flipped Classroom, Formative Assessment, Art, 2 edtech tools
5. Cameo in PowerPoint Attach video
6. Creativity Based Learning, Introduction, World Language, 2 edtech tools
7. Narrative, Running, thinglink, book creator
8. Gamification, Conclusion, ELA, 1 edtech tool
9. Baamboozle
10. Scattergories game based on readings

Segment 4: Where to Find GotTechED

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Episode #147: Is Blended Learning Still Relevant 

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 147 called “Is Blended Learning Still Relevant”. In this episode, we’ll talk all about the relevance of  Blended Learning and some activities to try in your Blended Learning Classrooms. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Is Blended Learning Still Relevant

• Yes or No?

Segment 2: Blended Learning Ideas

• Do Now’s
• Instruction
• Face 2 Face
• Flipped
• Activities
• QR Codes
• Stations
• Gamification
• Videos/Audio
• Community Outreach
• Service Learning
• Unboxing
• Assessment
• Quizizz
• Kahoot

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

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Episode #87: STEM and Conservation Efforts with Helen Corveleyn

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #87 called “STEM and Conservation Efforts with Helen Corveleyn”.  In this episode we’ll sit down with STEM and edtech expert Helen Corveleyn.  In this episode we talk about all things STEM including the STEM misconceptions, best STEM practice, favorite STEM projects, and tons of STEM resources for teachers.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Introduction to Helen

Our guest today is a K-5 STEM facilitator, Governor's Educator of the Year, Mercer County Teacher of the Year, adjunct professor at TCNJ and Miami University in Ohio, and director of HES Gardens.  Welcome to the show ... Helen Corveleyn.

• Crazy Gears App - A clear, simple, and fun introduction to science and engineering topics that may otherwise feel unapproachable for some kids.
• Simple Machines by Tinybop - Fun gameplay lets kids explore important physics concepts in a solid standards-aligned context.
• BioInteractive
• Phet
• Data Nuggets
• Zooniverse

Segment 2: GotTechEd HotSeat

Nick: Welcome to the GotTechED Hotseat.  On the hotseat, Guise will give you questions that you answer with little explanation.  I will choose a couple of questions to have you elaborate on.  Do you both understand the rules?

Social Media and Websites:

On Twitter: @DrHydrogenHC

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

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Episode #90: 11 Teacher Practices to Prepare You for a Successful School Year

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #90 called “11 Teacher Practices to Prepare You for a Successful School Year”. In this episode we’ll talk about an edtech checklist that you can use when deciding what edtech tools to invest time and possible money into. We’ll also share 11 practices that you can think about over the summer that will set you up for a successful school year. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Summer Update

Segment 2: The Edtech Checklist

How do you know what edtech tools to invest your time into? How to know that the edtech tool is good?

1. Website
2. Social Media (following, hashtag, activity)
3. Affordability
4. Compatibility-devices, school code, FERPA COPPA
5. Audience- usage/class accomodations
6. Learning Curve / Intuitive Use
7. Meets the needs of your students and content
8. Customization (can i add my own questions, etc)
9. Resources and PD
10. Support

Segment 3: Things to Think About Over the Summer

1. Choice Boards
2. Choice Pyramid 
3. GotTechED’s Choice Pyramid
4. Stephanie Howell’s Choice Pyramid
5. Learning Menus
6. Tic-Tac-Toe
7. Organization/Curation
8. Wakelet (Curating Resources)
9. Google Folders
10. Class Handbook 
11. EduProtocols.com/free-templates
12. Sketch and tell
13. Book a kucha
14. Exit Tickets
15. Personal Reflection
16. Slip and Go
17. Do Now
18. Phenomena first - https://www.ngssphenomena.com/

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 184: 10 Project Ideas for Students to Show Mastery

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 184 called 10 Project Ideas for Students to Show Mastery.   In this episode, we’ll discuss some of our favorite project ideas that you can use in your classroom to check for student mastery.  Of course we’ll share some of our favorite edtech and AI tools along the way.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: 

How has checking for mastery in education changed over the past 10 years?

Segment 2: Digital tools for literacy

1. Infographics
2. Visme
3. Canva
4. thinglink
5. Posters/Memes Poster/Calendar
6. Canva
7. Adobe Express
8. Snappa
9. Pixlr
10. VistaCreate
11. Timelines                  
12. Thinglink
13. Online Timeline Maker     
14. Canva
15. Timeline YouTube Video
16. Choose Your Own Adventure
17. Google Slides
18. Canva
19. Student Made...

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Episode #127: The 12 Days of Edtech

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 127 called “The 12 Days of Edtech” In this episode, we’ll give some sneak peeks into our upcoming release of the 12 Days of EdTech for 2022. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Happy Holidays
2. NJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)

Segment 2: 12 Days of Edtech 

1. 2023 Teacher’s Guide to Student Podcasting Version 3.0
2. Get Your FREE Copy Here
3. Nicks: Cameo Feature of PowerPoint
4. Video
5. 5 Google Chrome Productivity Hacks to Know in 2023
6. Post
7. Nicks: 3 Unique Canva Templates
8. Video
9. 4 Edtech Tools for Teachers that Promote Student Creativity
10. Video
11. Post
12. Nicks: 3 EdTech Tools for Better Writing
13. Video
14. Why Canva is My New Jamboard
15. Video
16. Nicks: 3 EdTech Tools for Math/Sci Teachers
17. Video
18. 5 Google Chrome Productivity Extensions for Teachers to Know in 2023   
19. Video
20. Post
21. Nicks: 2 Online Timeline Generators
22. Video
23. 3 Narrative-Based Activities to Capture the Interest of Students
24. Video

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Episode #121: 12 Easy-to-Use Artificial Intelligence (AI)- Powered Edtech Tools

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 121 called “12 Easy-to-Use Artificial Intelligence (AI)- Powered Edtech Tools”   In this episode, we’ll discuss 12  awesome websites and apps that use AI to power what they do.  We’ll also share some ideas for how these tools can be used in your classroom..  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Teachbetter Conference October 14th and 15th
2. Presenting Edtech Throwdown with Stephanie Howell
3. Podcasters Row
4. Free LincSpring Virtual Conference
5. https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/

Segment 2:   Edtech that uses AI

1. GradeScope 
2. Gradescope helps you seamlessly administer and grade all of your assessments, whether online or in-class. Save time grading and get a clear picture of how your students are doing

1. iScanner
2. US-based #1 scanning and document management platform. Ad-Free and trusted by over 80 million people worldwide!
3. Wordtune - rewrites sentences for you
4. Otter.ai
5. Otter has your back - empowering you with real time, accurate notes that are stored in one central, secure, and searchable place so you and your team can be more engaged, collaborative, and productive.
6. WowTo.ai - Use AI to create videos in multiple languages
7. Lookout-Assisted vision
8. Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
9. Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.

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Episode 180: Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources Heading into 2025

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 180 called, “Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources Heading into 2025”  In this episode, we’ll wrap up 2024 by taking a look what is hot in educational technology right now as we start a new year.  We’ll also share of the tools and resources we’re most excited about for 2025.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: End of the Year Wrap Up

Narrative:  Edtech Throwdown Traditional Episode

Segment 2: Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources

Hot Topics

• Where are we with AI?
• AI pushback - are you still seeing it?  Do you have it?
• Is the standard edtech tool without AI dead?

Edtech/AI Tools to Try in 2025

• Guise
• Snorkl
• NotebookLM
• Nick
• Padlet Sandbox
• Khanmigo

Edtech Resources

• Steph and Joe on the go
• Canva’s free teaching resources

Don’t forget to check out the Edtech Advent Calendar!

1. NotebookLM Podcast
2. Make Memojis in Canva
3. How-to Guides w/ Tango
4. Top 10 Canva Apps
5. Accessibility Tools For Teachers
6. Canva Guide for Administrators
7. AI Edtech Toolkit
8. Make a Customized Song with Suno
9. Auto-Feedback with Snorkl Student View
10. Teacher Dashboard in Snorkl
11. Set the Tone with Goblin Tools
12. Connecting Google Drive with Canva
13. AI Prompt Library for EDU
14. 3 Wheel of Names Resources

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Episode #139: 24 Websites Teachers Should Know About Part 2

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 139 called “24 Websites Teachers Should Know About Part 2”. In this episode, we’ll share the final 12 of 24 websites that teachers can use in their classrooms to help with everything from editing your writing to finding cool sound effects. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. ISTE

• The #Edtech Throwdown: Personalized Learning Edition 
• Monday, June 26, 4 – 5 p.m.
• Location: 119AB

1. Theaiteacher.tips
2. Guise’s annual podcast blog coming out within the next month … any suggestions?

Segment 2:

1. Archive.org
2. Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
3. Iconscout.com
4. Create stunning designs with the world’s largest library of icons, illustrations, 3D illustrations and Lottie animations. 7000+ new assets are added daily.
5. PDFDrive.com
6. PDF Drive is your search engine for PDF files. As of today we have 84,299,149 eBooks for you to download for free. No annoying ads, no download limits, enjoy it and don't forget to bookmark and share the love!
7. Soundeffectsplus.com
8. At SoundEffects+ you find over 5000 free sound effects recorded, designed and produced by a team of our audio professionals. Our team owns the copyrights to all the sound effects on this website and you can safely to use them in your projects. Just remember to read the License Agreement. It tells you what you can and cannot do with our free sound effects.
9. Playphrase.me
10. Finds Phrases from videos
11. Alltop.com
12. AllTop aggregates all of the top news and information in real time. Our editors have carefully crafted each topic with the best sources allowing you to see what's happening quickly and from trusted sources. 
13. Simplepdf.eu 
14. Never leave the browser to edit PDF’s...

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Episode 171: 6 Tools Tips and Tricks to Blast off Your School Year

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 171 called “6 Tools Tips and Tricks to Blast off Your School Year”  In this episode, we’ll talk about the end of summer time crunch and 6 of our favorite edtech recommendations to help blast off your school year!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Intro

Narrative:  Crunchtime and PD Days are here!

Segment 2:   6 Tools       

Nick:

• Flaticon for AI guideline markers.  Switching from noun project to flaticon.  They have way more stuff.  All my assignments this year will have different icons to indicate to the students how AI can be used on this type of assignment.
• Using AI as a tutor.  Last night ChatGPT helped my wife learn how to reformat 7000 lines of data and then set up formulas based on that data for a work project.
• Tables in Google Sheets:  With tables, you can simplify and accelerate spreadsheet building by bringing format and structure to unorganized ranges. By selecting your data range and going to Format > Convert to table, Sheets now does the heavy lifting to format and organize data with a polished design including column types, filters, color coding, dropdown menus and more.

Guise:

• Diffit has eduprotocols
• Writer Igniter https://diymfa.com/writer-igniter/
• Canvastera

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Segment 3: Where to Find EdTech Throwdown

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3. Spotify
4. Amazon Podcasts

Welcome back to GotTechED the Podcast.  We’re going to take a break from our regular podcast schedule to address the issues regarding race and police violence in the United States. Over the last couple weeks Guise and I have taken a pause from creating content to do some reflecting on recent events.  We are sickened by the path that America has taken and the devastating loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many many others that, tragically, are too numerous to name.  This podcast supports all people in their fight for systemic change towards equality, justice and a better America.

Segment 1: 

Nick introduces.  We hope your silence on the issues has been mistaken for inaction or lack of caring.

1. We wanted to make sure that our message was clear and correct.
2. We are a tech podcast, but mostly we are educators.  As educators we feel that we play a critical role in helping to shape the world and the recent racial issues are 

Nick and I both have put a pause on our creation of content to make time to reflect on how we can take action in the movement to make systemic change in America.  As a podcast, we must improve and be more intentional to showcase the works of all genders, races, and backgrounds.  Through reflection and research, we have identified that it is a mistake to think that being a good person and treating others fairly is an actionable step to improve the inequalities of America.  We have identified that words and social media presence is not enough.  Since our content hiatus, we have taken some actionable steps and we challenge everyone to take some too.  Here are some actionable steps that are a part of our plan:

1. We need to educate ourselves on our political leaders so we can vote for people who stand by principals of equality and believe that #blacklivesmatter 
2. We need to write to our government to ask them to be better and learn from reoccurring mistakes.
3. We need to continue or start conversations with our schools about race, gender, privilege, and equality.  
4. We need to protest and show up with our voice
5. We need to support black, small businesses owners

Resources:

1. I Don’t Need ‘Love’ Texts From My White Friends
2. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/opinion/whites-anti-blackness-protests.html
3. Breonna Taylor
4. https://twitter.com/BerniceKing/status/1268900750354198534
5. Support Black Small Business Owners
6. BLK & Bold (coffee)
7. All-American

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 167: The Great Debate 12 Teaching Strategies and Their Place in Education (Part 2)

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 167 called “The Great Debate 12 Teaching Strategies and Their Place in Education (ParT 2)”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about the current teacher practices and whether they are still relevant in education! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: 

Narrative: It's time to reflect on some of the most used teaching practices and discuss whether they are still relevant

Segment 2:   

PART 1:

1. Lecture: The traditional method of teaching where the instructor delivers information to students through verbal presentation.
2. Blended Learning: an educational strategy that combines multiple teaching methods to help students learn more effectively. It usually combines traditional classroom instruction with digital learning, but can also include other face-to-face and online activities.
3. Case Study: Presenting real-life scenarios or situations for students to analyze and apply their knowledge to problem-solving.
4. Project-Based Learning: Engaging students in hands-on projects that require them to apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems.
5. Problem-Based Learning: Presenting students with authentic, complex problems to solve, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
6. STEM Learning: Stem education focuses on practical application, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world scenarios. Students engage in hands-on projects that mirror actual challenges they may encounter in their future careers.

PART 2:

1. Narrative:  using scenarios or a narratives to lead a class project
2. Flipped Classroom: Reversing the traditional learning model by having students review instructional materials at home and using classroom time for discussions and activities. 
3. Discussion: Facilitating class discussions to encourage active participation and critical thinking among students.
4. Debate/Argumentation:  Small groups simultaneously 
5. Gamification: Incorporating game elements, such as competition, rewards, and challenges, into the learning process to increase student engagement and motivation.
6. Independent Study

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Episode #133: How does EdTech Support Personalized Learning?

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 133 called “How does EdTech Support Personalized Learning”.   In this episode, we’ll define personalized learning and go over some of the many pros, cons, barriers, and benefits to this methodology.  We’ll also give several ideas for implementing personalized learning with the help of edtech.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Iste Philadelphia

Segment 2: What is Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning:  

• An educational approach that tailors instruction to meet the individual learning needs, preferences, interests, and abilities of each student. 
• UDL

Pros of Personalized Learning:

1. Customized Learning: Students can learn at their own pace, receive targeted feedback, and work on topics that interest them the most.
2. Improved Engagement: Personalized learning can boost student engagement and motivation by allowing them to take more ownership of their learning and pursue their interests.
3. Flexibility: Personalized learning can be delivered through a variety of methods, including online courses, project-based learning, and one-on-one instruction, allowing for more flexibility and adaptability in the learning process.
4. Better Outcomes: Personalized learning has been shown to improve student outcomes, including higher academic achievement, increased graduation rates, and better preparation for college and career success.

Cons of Personalized Learning:

1. Implementation Challenges: Personalized learning requires a significant investment in technology, resources, and teacher training, which can be challenging for some schools and districts to achieve.
2. Equity Concerns: Personalized learning can exacerbate existing inequities in education, particularly for students who lack access to technology or quality instruction.
3. Standardization: Some critics argue that personalized learning can lead to a narrow focus on specific skills and knowledge, rather than a broad and diverse education.
4. Privacy and Data Security: Personalized learning relies heavily on data collection and analysis, which can raise concerns about student privacy and data security.

Barriers to Personalized Learning:

1. Limited Resources: Many schools and districts lack the necessary resources to implement personalized learning effectively, including technology, staffing, and funding.
2. Teacher Training: Teachers require extensive

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Episode 179: How Can Teachers Use Google Lens in the Classroom?

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 179 called, “How Can Teachers Use Google Lens in the Classroom”  In this episode, we’ll talk about Google Lens, what it is, how to use it, and best of all - ways that it can support learning and make your teaching life easier.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: 

Narrative:  Google Lens does what?

Google Lens is a visual search tool that uses image recognition to understand what you're looking at and provide relevant information.

Segment 2: Google Lens Ideas

1. Identifying items: Students can use Google Lens to find names for items they encounter, such as plants or archaeological sites.
2. Biology Outdoor Classroom
3. Solving math problems: Google Lens can help math learners solve problems and understand key conception
4. Teacher Assistant when the teacher isn’t around
5. Getting help with homework: Students can point the Lens at a homework question to get help. 
6. Taking notes: Google Lens can capture images, texts, bar codes, and QR codes, which can be transferred to a file for future reference.
7. Getting synopses: Students can point the Lens towards a book cover to get a synopsis.
8. Image search and product search: find images and items similar to the ones you’ve provided.
9. Scanning QR Codes from a computer screen

Special Education Uses:

1. Reading: Google Lens can convert text images into readable text, which can be helpful for learners with dyslexia.
2. Translating: Google Lens can translate selected words into any language. 
3. Listening to text: Google Lens can listen to selected text, which can help students improve their listening skills and learn pronunciation. 
4. Text detection and OCR: recognize the writing on an image and extract its data.
5. Language detection and translation: identify the language of the text on the image, and then translate it.
6. Accessibility and alt text: find the alt text of the image.

Don’t forget to check out the Edtech Advent Calendar!

1. NotebookLM Podcast
2. Make Memojis in Canva
3. How-to Guides w/ Tango
4. Top 10 Canva...

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Episode #114:  How to Get EdTech Organized This Summer

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 114 called “How to Get EdTech Organized This Summer”   In this episode, we’ll share 11 tips for organizing your files, emails, and everything else digital.  We’ll also take a look at some summertime edtech PD for the 2022 summer season.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Summer PD

It’s not too late to get out and join some great summertime PD

• In-person and virtual workshops from edtechteacher.org: https://edtechteacher.org/summer/
• ISTE’s summer learning academy from ISTE: https://summerlearningacademy.iste.org/
• Check out your favorite edtech tool’s programming: https://www.screencastify.com/education/university

Segment 2:  11 Tips for Getting EdTech Organized   8:00

What do you do with your free time in the summer?  Finally might have some time to get edtech organized …

1. Clean up your Google Drive
2. Log-in via Chrome browser, not desktop app
3. Start by taking limiting your folders, have no more than 10, put folders in folders if you have more
4. Search by file size and date to delete old things you haven’t looked at in years
5. Color-code your folders (right click and change color)     14:40 internet drop?
6. NEW - You can now Ctrl+C Ctrl+V and Ctrl+X to cut copy and paste drive files
7. Add an asterisk for important files and folders, keeping them at the top of your list
8. Edtech
9. Duplicate File Finder
10. Google Checker Plus
11. Folgo
12. Take stock of your hardware - ask for what you might need  22:00
13. Second monitor?

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Episode #144: 20 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Teachers

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 144 called “20 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Teachers”. In this episode, we’ll share 20 of our favorite chrome extensions for educators.  We’ve got some old favorites and some new inductees so make sure you don’t start the school year without adding these to your browser. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

• Happy summer break!
• Prepping for Canva training with secretaries and admin

Segment 2: 20 Chrome Extensions

Nick’s 10 Picks

1. Send from Gmail - Makes Gmail your default email application and provides a button to compose a Gmail message to quickly share a link via email.  This extension will open a Compose window in Gmail when you click any email address on a webpage. It also provides a button that will create a Gmail message when clicked, using the page title as the subject and selected page text and link address as the message.
2. Equatio (for math and sci teachers)
3. Dictation for Gmail
4. ChatSonic - Harness the power of ChatGPT, but without switching tabs.  The extension lets you craft emails directly in any tab of your chrome browser.  It can generate summarized answers to google queries, quick recaps of long email threads, and effortlessly respond to emails directly in gmail.
5. Bitly
6. Snippet Web Highlighter - Highlighter tool to annotate websites and PDF, import Kindle highlights and more.  Simply use your mouse to select and highlight text snippets on any website or PDF.  Click the "Add" button on any image to highlight and save charts, graphs or other images from all around the web. You can disable the "Add" button from the extension Options page. You can still highlight images by right-clicking on the image and choose "Add to Snippet".  Highlight screen regions by capturing screenshots directly from the extension
7. Nimbus Capture - Record and Annotate videos. Capture screenshots from screen.  Used by Several Million users on different platforms.  Screen capture whole or partial screenshots on...

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Episode #103: 10 EdTech Swiss Army Knife Tools

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #103 called “__” In this episode, Guise and I will discuss 11 “swiss army knife style” edtech tools that are a one-stop shop of amazing learning opportunities. We’ll also discuss some of our go-to edtech tools for 2022. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: The importance of building your edtech toolkit

www.gotteched.com/edtech2022

Segment 2: 

1. Pdf candy
2. PDFescape
3. Fun Brain - Games, videos, and online books for Pre-K through 8th grade
4. Bookwidgets
5. Geogebra - Free digital tools for teaching math. Many different digital calculators, activities, books, and a collaborative whiteboard space. Students enter with a simple classroom code
6. Think Tech - Visualize student thoughts by generating whole class word clouds., Sort iT: Build flash cards with terms or images for students to classify., Check iT: Collect written responses to open ended questions., Sketch iT: Annotate PDFs and images or give students a blank canvas to draw., Speak iT: Give every student a voice by collecting audio responses., Poll iT: Foster whole class discussion by collecting student opinions in real time., Quiz iT: Formally assess students through a variety of question types., Flip iT: Have students create their own content though video responses., TEAMS: Have students work collaboratively and submit as a group.
7. https://tinywow.com/
8. IXL - hundreds of interactive lessons and activities, organized by grade level, ready to use along with data analytics and diagnostics
9. Jitter video
10. Tiny Tap - thousands of personalized learning apps organized by grade level

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

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Episode #48 - Flipped Classroom Practices with Flippinggoodtech.com

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• What is the flipped classroom?
• What are the advantages of the flipped classroom?
• What are some examples of projects for the flipped classroom?

If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

Introduction of our guests:

1. Elizabeth King
2. A little about Elizabeth 
3. @elizabethking88
4. Darryl Legaspi
5. A little about Darryl
6. @edtechlegaspi
7. Tell us about:
8. Flippingoodtech.com
9. ConnectED Tech Podcast
10. Where did you get started?
11. The llama obsession

Segment 1: What is the flipped classroom?

1. How does Flipped Classroom differ from traditional teaching?
2. Methods of best practice/Advantages of Flipped Classroom
3. Video length 1 minute per grade maximum 10th grade = 10 minutes maximum
4. Guided notes
5. Strategies or styles? (station rotation, flipped, etc)

Segment 2: What are some edtech tools that support the flipped classroom?

1. Ways to introduce the content in a Flipped Classroom
2. YouTube
3. Khan Academy
4. Edpuzzle

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Episode #111: 20 Engaging End of Year Project Ideas

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 111 called “20 Engaging End of Year Project Ideas”   In this episode, we’ve collected a huge list of our favorite projects and how they could be done as end of the year experiences in your class.  We’ll describe each project and talk about some of the edtech you can use along the way.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Updates and Intro

Year is wrapping up, pool fence in a pool fence

Segment 2:  End of Year Project Ideas

1. Animations
2. Google slides Publish to Web
3. Google Slides
4. Example Animation
5. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRRzmOlh4yzJLYAdlcx4NHAbnjcZBm197Lj8IF27Vq0JThFJ-uwud8uHybX0tCUEdlzuIJ-RKOMDspC/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=100
6. Stop Motion Studio app
7.  (The Blue One is Free)
8. Gamification
9. Amazing Race
10. Google Sites
11. Google maps waypoints for scavenger hunt
12. Lewis’ Rap Battle and Flocabulary
13. Record an instructional video in a different accent with YouTube as support
14. Escape the Desert
15. The Seven Quests (A minute to win it)
16. Team Building Experiences with content built-in, tied in to the park field trip
17. Puzzles and Problem Solving
18. Murder Mystery
19. Escape the Room
20. Escape Room Episodes
21. Using Google Sites to Create Digital Escape Room

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss 20 new edtech tools to try in 2020.

If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the Word

Do us 3 favors:

1) Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast

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Spotify

Google Podcasts  

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Facebook

2) Write us an Apple Podcast Review

3) Tell your friends about www.gotteched.com

Segment 2: #EdTech to Try in the New Year

• Distraction-Free Mode for Google Docs
• Search an Image by Google
• Scrible Tool Bar
• Cluster
• Toby
• Push Bullet
• ZoteroConnector

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 Episode 152: How to Build your edtech tool kit

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 152 called “How to Build Your Edtech Toolkit”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to go about finding the edtech tools that are best for you, your students, and your life.  In a world where there are so many choices for educational technology, it’s more important than ever to be able to build your very own edtech toolkit.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Updates

Updates

1. 12 Days of edtech coming back for year 3
2. Follow along on our YouTube Channel
3. March 12th NJECC Conference

Segment 2: How to Build your Edtech Toolkit

Things to think about

1. Write down your favorite teaching best practices and strategies
2. Think about the functionality needed to enhance the best practices and strategies
3. Don’t over tool your edtech toolkit
4. Keep your students in mind
5. Contemplate the positives and negatives of One off tools versus the one-stop shop
6. Evaluate the toolkit as the years go on
7. Teaching vs Productivity

Examples of possible categories: Productivity

1. Lesson planning
2. Magicschool.ai
3. ChatGPT, Bard, etc
4. Presentations
5. Canva
6. Quizizz Lessons
7. Curipod 
8. Activity Development
9. Magicschool.ai
10. Canva
11. Diffit.me
12. Assessment creation
13. Quizizz (AI and extension)
14. Diffit.me
15. Rubric creation/Leaving feedback/grading
16. Magicschool.ai
17. Mote
18. ScreenPal
19. textblaze

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

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Episode #148: 6 Edtech Tools for Fast and Easy Differentiation

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 148 called “6 Edtech Tools for Fast and Easy Differentiation”. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 of our favorite sites that actually make it possible to differentiate your classroom materials.  In a bonus intro segment, we’ll also go over some of the new Canva Magic Studio tools that are leveling up the use of AI in this already excellent website.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Updates

• What’s going on?
• Bye Bye Jamboard
• Some current news - new Canva Magic Studio AI Tools
• Magic Video - checkbox images/clips you want and type “make a birthday video for _”
• Magic Switch - Your team is working in a collaborative whiteboard space and then magic switch it into a Canva doc
• Magic Write - like chatgpt, just in canva
• Magic Media - essentially dall-e.  describe what you want and canva creates the image OR video.  Their example is vibrant jungle city
• Magic Expand - extend a picture beyond it’s borders
• Magic Grab - move elements around within a photo with click and drag ease
• Magic Morph - describe how you want an element to change (see below)

Segment 2: 6 Sites for Fast and Easy Differentiation

Differentiation: Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs

Differentiation can happen at many levels: content, assessment, so on

1. Diffit - leveled resources for all
2. Use cases: sub plans, ESL, IEP’s
3. Rewordify.com 
4. Hyperdocs.co.  Use this link to check out their samples
5. Room Escapes - no longer a heavy lift because Chat GPT can design them for you (At least a start)

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Episode #76: 12 EdTech Phone Apps and Web-Based Tools

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 76 called “12 EdTech Phone Apps and Web-Based Tools”.  In this episode, we will go over 12 edtech tools that are new to us and, for the most part, are new to everyone else too.  We’ve broken down these recently launched tools into some categories like team collaboration, creativity, productivity and distance gaming.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Welcome to the New Year Nick 

Segment 2: Web-based Edtech Tools

Team Collaboration

• Bubbles  
• Savvy Cal
• Supernotes
• @supernotesapp
• GitMind

Creativity

• Vektors 
• Slazzer
• InVideo

Productivity

• Everyday
• @everydayCheck
• A Photo A Day

Distance Gaming

• Reason
• Flinkit!
• LoomieLive
• 
  

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

Teacher’s Guide to Remote/Hybrid Learning

Guise: Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts

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Episode #118: Top 5 EdTech Tips for the New School Year

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 118 called “Top 5 Tips for the New School Year”   In this episode, we’ll each give our top 5 pieces of advice for new teachers and then again for returning teachers.  We’ll also call out our favorite edtech tools for classroom implementation.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

Motecon

Gamification pd

Choiceboard pd

Design THinking question from twitter

Segment 2: Top 5 Lists for the New School Year    10:10   

Top 5 Tips for New Teachers

Guise’s 5

1. Set Goals
2. Come up with an organizational system that works for you
3. Come into teaching with a Growth Mindset
4. Learn as much as you can about your students
5. Be a part of a PLN (I like Twitter)

Nick’s 5

1. Get to know the Secretaries and Custodians
2. Observe Veteran Teachers
3. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
4. Lean on your mentors
5. Say yes

Top 5 Tips for Returning Teachers

Nick’s 5

1. Don’t be afraid to cut back, but choose 1 new piece of edtech to learn this year
2. Focus on getting organized (digitally and in your classroom)
3. Pick something you’ve always wanted to do and do it (empty out an old shelf, join a committee, etc)
4. Develop a new lunch routine
5. Behaviorism works - learn it (choice, limit attention for negative behaviors, pick your battles)

Guise’s 5

1. Continue to grow your PLN
2. Expand your practice through reflection
3. Reach out and lend a hand to your new teachers
4. Avoid Burnout by trying something new
5. Find ways to be more efficient with your...

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 161: The Edtech Throwdown: AI Edition

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 161 called “The Edtech Throwdown: AI Edition”.  In this episode, we’ll share our famous edtech throwdown where Guise and I compete for AI edtech glory.  Who has the better tools?  Listen in and decide for yourself! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: 

Narrative:  

We need to take a break to hear from Teach Better, but don’t go anywhere because when we come back we’re going to break down this year's edtech march madness bracket.

Segment 2: Edtech Throwdown

NIck’s

• Diffit
• ChatPDF
• Quizizz AI
• school.ai
• Brisk
• Gamma
• Goblin Tools

Guise’s

• MagicSchool AI
• Sorcerer
• Textblaze
• Notebooklm.google
• Eduaide
• notebooklm.google.com
• Perplexity Extension

Edtech Throwdown:   Who presented the best ai #edtech tools?

Vote on twitter @edtechthrowdown and under the pinned post on the profile.

Segment 3: Where to Find EdTech Throwdown

Do us a few favors:

1. Subscribe to the Edtech Throwdown Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts
3. Spotify

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• Using current events to promote problem solving and critical thinking
• Unconventional uses of edtech tools
• GotTechED Shoutouts

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Segment 1: Current Events

Somethings wrong in the world today

Using current events as a means to motivate students to be solution finders

Examples: 

1. Climate change article for lesson on weather, habitats, food webs, etc.
2. Upcoming Election article for lesson on government function

Resources: 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/

https://www.newseumed.org/

https://www.timeforkids.com/

https://www.tweentribune.com/

http://datanuggets.org/ 

https://newsela.com/

https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/mathematics 

Segment 2: Unintended Uses

1. Flipgrid- scavenger hunts called “Fliphunts” with Kathi Kersznowski
2. Murder Mystery 
3. ClassroomQ
4. Google Slides for Stop Motion Videos (edit URL for auto-playback through slides)
5. Google Sheets conditional formatting to answer check

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Episode 162: 

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 162 called “The Edtech Throwdown: Edtech tools Tips and Tricks”.  In this episode, we’ll share our famous edtech throwdown where Guise and I compete for edtech glory.  Who has the better tools, tips and tricks?  Listen in and decide for yourself! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: 

Narrative: Sneak peak at an Edtech Throwdown Competition

We need to take a break to hear from Teach Better, but don’t go anywhere because when we come back we’re going to break down this year's edtech march madness bracket.

Segment 2: 

Nick’s

• Chrome Action Chips
• Pessimists Archive
• Dollar Street
• Revision History (Ext)
• Awesome Screen Recorder
• FigJam
• Playphrase.me

Guise’s

• Tango
• Wordwall
• Breshna.io
• Wavacity
• Draftback
• Allsides
• PrintfriendlyPDF

Edtech Throwdown:   

Vote on twitter @edtechthrowdown and under the pinned post on the profile.

Segment 3: Where to Find EdTech Throwdown

Do us a few favors:

1. Subscribe to the Edtech Throwdown Podcast

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Episode #51 Organizational EdTech from NJECC 2020

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• The NJECC 2020 Conference
• 10 Organizational Edtech Tools
• Slidesmania.com

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Segment 1: NJECC

Segment 2: Organizational Edtech

1. Google Keep, Save to Google Drive, OneTab
2. Trello (thank you @kyleniemis)
3. Extensity
4. Todoist
5. The Great Suspender 
6. Speed Dial 2 New Tab
7. Dashlane Password manager (much like lastpass)
8. Airstory
9. Organizely 
10. OneNote Web Clipper 

Segment 3:  Slidesmania

• An amazing resource for teachers!  Get some fresh new looks to your PowerPoint and Google Slides Presentations!  Go to slidesmania.com to get started!

Music...

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Episode #134: 15 Canva Activities Templates for Student-Centered Projects

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 134 called “15 Canva Templates for Student-Centered Projects”.   In this episode, we’ll share 15 Canva templates that you can use for your next student-centered classroom project.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. GotTechEd passes 100k downloads
2. ISTE Philadelphia

Segment 2: 15 Canva Activities Templates for Student-Centered Projects  

1. About Me Introductory Activity
2. Developing a Class Brand
3. Logo Design
4. Professional Headshots
5. Social Media Cover Art and Profile Pics
6. Design a School or City Flag
7. Coloring Book Project
8. Infographic Project 1: Checklist
9. Infographic Project 2: Timeline
10. Infographic Project 3: Maps

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 163: Fun with Digital Field Trips

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 163 called “Fun with Digital Field Trips”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about some of our favorite options for fun and engaging virtual field trips.  Time and money is always tight when it comes to education, and these resources can help bring some adventure to your classroom! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: 

Narrative:  What’s your favorite field trip of all time? 

Nick - Penn State Nuclear Energy Lab

We need to take a break to hear from Teach Better, but don’t go anywhere because when we come back we’re going to talk about all things virtual field trips.

Segment 2:

Fully Digital Field Trips:

• Access Mars
• Google Arts and Culture
• AirPano
• 360 Cities
• Dollar Street
• Historyview.org (Easter Island is a good one)

Curated Collections

• Google Maps Treks
• Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
• Traveling Around the World: Virtual Tours and Field Trips

Theme Parks:

• Walt Disney World:
• Frozen Ever After ride
• It’s a Small World
• Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

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Episode #120: Should It Stay or Should It Go

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 120 called “Should It Stay or Should It Go”   In this episode, we’ll discuss some popular educational acronyms and discuss whether they still have a place in education and edtech.  We’ll also share some updates on our fall/winter presentation schedule for this coming school year.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Teachbetter Conference October 14th and 15th
2. Presenting Edtech Throwdown with Stephanie Howell
3. Podcasters Row
4. Free LincSpring Virtual Conference
5. https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/
6. Shout out to our buddy Kyle Niemis who is a former edtech coach who is now working for Quizizz.
7. Where motivation meets mastery https://quizizz.com
8. Motivate every student to mastery with easy-to-customize content combined with tools for inclusive assessment, instruction, and practice.
9. I really like Quizizz because it has been an awesome tool for engaging students both in and out of the classroom. You can assign games for homework or have students work on these engaging alternative assessments in class.  What makes Quizizz one of my edtech tools… it's gamification features and the variety of question types.

Segment 2:   Should It Stay or Should It Go?

1. Blended Learning/Personalized Learning
2. PBL- problem or project based learn
3. Datanuggets
4. HHMI biointeractive
5. CBL - case-based learning
6. University of Buffalo
7. GBL - game based learning
8. UDL - universal design for learning
9. CER - claims, evidence, reasoning
10. MicroLearning 
11. Microlearning is a form of spaced repetition learning, in which lessons are broken up into bite-sized chunks and repeated over time.

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Episode #100: Milestone Celebration with 12 Days of EdTech

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #100 called “Milestone Celebration with 12 Days of EdTech”. In this very special 100th episode of GotTechEd the podcast we’ll reflect on our journey as educators, tech coaches, most of all podcasters, and presenters. We’ll also kick off the 12 days of edtech by introducing each video in this upcoming web series. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Reflection on 100 Episodes

Top 5 Take-away Moments from Podcasting

1. Don’t be afraid to pause and collect your thoughts - this applies to teaching as well
2. Failed episode titles
3. Every other Monday means every other Monday
4. We learn so much by doing this podcast
5. The podcast gives us a talking point to meet new people and begin new relationships

Memorable segments

1. Canva vs Adobe Spark Debate with Bryon Carpenter
2. EdTech Fantasy Draft
3. Jen Leban’s Greenscreen
4. Edtech Toolkit solo episode
5. UDL in ep21 with Kyle Niemis

Bloopers

Segment 2: 12 Days of EdTech

1. Dec 7: 5 Ways to Make Canva Images Pop
2. Dec 8: 5 Productivity Chrome Browser Tricks
3. Dec 9: 4 Tips for Better Screencasting
4. Dec 10: 5 #Edtech Tools to Promote Teacher Creativity
5. Dec 11: Myedtechbundle.com
6. Dec 12: Live Leaderboards
7. Dec 13: Top Websites for Fonts and Icons
8. Dec 14: 6 Websites for Free video, audio, and images
9. Dec 15: 4 Project Ideas to Help Students to be Content Creators
10. Dec 16: 5 Blended Learning Websites
11. Dec 17: 3 New Student Video Projects (Stop Motion Studio, Prezi Video, SnagIt)
12. Dec 18: 5 Gamification Websites

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to...

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Episode #145: 10 Must Have Resources For Teachers for the 2023-2024 School Year

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 145 called “10 Must Have Resources For Teachers for the 2023-2024 School Year”. In this episode, we’ll share 10 exciting edtech tools that deserve a place in your edtech toolbox. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Updates

• Welcome Back to School!

Segment 2: 10 Must Have Resources For Teachers 3:16

1. Thedeepview.co - AI Newsletter
2. Magicschool.ai - collection of AI tools for teachers
3. Recraft.ai- recreate icons
4. Google Slide Shortcuts
5. Repeat last action
6. F4
7. Select Whole Row
8. Shift + Spacebar
9. Select Whole Column
10. Control + Spacebar
11. Create a New Sheet within a Google Sheets
12. Shift F11
13. Insert Link
14. Control K
15. Alpha.genmo.ai- photo animator
16. Youtube video downloader- after youtube add “pp”
17. y2mate
18. Gamma.app create presentation website or document
19. Tinywow
20. Beatoven.ai
21. Cloud Convert

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts

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Episode #83: 13 Creative EdTech Tools/Tricks to Make Classroom Activities Come Alive

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #83 called “13 Creative EdTech Tools/Tricks to Make Classroom Activities Come Alive."  In this episode we’ll share X ideas for making your classroom activities come alive with creativity and increased student engagement.  We’ll also share some information about the long awaited release of the Hopewell Valley Student Publications Network at HVSPN.com.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: HVSPN.com

Segment 2: 13 Creative EdTech Tools/Tricks to Make Classroom Activities Come Alive

1. Thinglink Mobile App lets you capture real world 3D media for VR exploration.  Create the thinglink experience right on your phone!  They also added the ability to share thinglinks to a VR headset 
2. Let Google provide the support.  Help and hint links in problem set worksheets.  Links to videos or Mote comments to give students a push in the right direction
3. Set up a scavenger hunt!  
4. Google Site URL’s
5. QR code generators
6. Bitly or tinyuls
7. In a Google Doc use the Doc Secrets AddOn.  Want to keep some text in your document private while sharing the rest of it with others? DocSecrets can help. Just add a password to the DocSecrets sidebar, then type any secret text you want to add to your document in the add-on's Insert field. You can select existing text on the page and click Censor text to hide it—but that text would still be visible in the document's history, making it not nearly as private. Then, to see the hidden text, your collaborators will have to both know your password and have the DocSecrets add-on installed—otherwise all they'll see is colored lines and dashes.
8. Nick - Why so few fonts in Docs.  Don't download a fonts add-on in Google Docs—none are better than the built-in Google Fonts integration.  Just click the down arrow on the fonts menu and select More Fonts.
9. Study tools with mind mapping
10. MindMeister has...

Episode #66: Clever Ways to Engage Students Using Google Meet or Zoom During Remote or Hybrid Learning

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 66 called “Clever Ways to Engage Students Using Meet or Zoom during Remote or Hybrid Learning”. In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into the world of virtual classrooms as we analyze the awesome features that they have available to you. Then we’ll share some of our own creative ideas for engaging virtual lessons that will keep your students focused and active. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts
3. Spotify
4. Google Podcasts  
5. Stitcher  
6. YouTube  
7. Twitter   
8. Facebook
9. Write us an Apple Podcast Review!
10. Tell your friends about www.gotteched.com

Segment 2: 

Nick Zoom basics (do these fast)

1.  Basics
2. Screen share
3. Whiteboard feature
4. Annotation
5. Great for having students solve sample problems white board style
6. Use the new Zoom filters as part of your first week of school introductions

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Episode #104: 17 Best Kept Secrets in Google Workspace for Education

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #104 called “17 Best Kept Secrets in Google Workspace for Education” In this episode, Guise and I will discuss 17 hacks, tips, tricks, and extensions that teachers should be using when using Chrome and Google for Education Apps. We’ll also discuss some of our latest published content and share a big announcement that we have been alluding to for the past few episodes. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Recent Blog Posts

• 5 Edtech Tools for the Blended Learning Classroom
• Student Content Creation Choice Board
• Why I Mote… 5 Templates and a Resource for your ReMOTE Classroom!
• 12 Days of Edtech (12 Videos that promote engagement in the classroom)!

Announcement: We are now apart of the TeachBetter Podcast Network!!!!

Segment 2: 17 Best Kept Secrets of EdTech

Chrome Hacks

1. Tab Re-open on Chrome (Control+Shift+T)
2. Scroll through your Chrome Tabs (Control+the number of the tab)

Google Slides

1. 20:50 Reformat the slide dimensions (File, Page Set-up, Custom, Set the Length and Width)
2. Use a picture as the background of your slide (right click on a blank slide, choose image)

Google Docs

1. Word Count shortcuts (control+shift+c OR tools, display word count while typing)
2. Add your signature to a document (insert, drawing, new, hover over the line icon, choose scribble, sign)
3. Linda Hummer - adding a video to docs by going to Insert Google Drawings (within docs) and adding the video to the drawing
4. @LindaHummer
5. Video on how to add a video to docs 

Google Sheets

1. Add a line break… meaning go to the next line but stay in the same cell (Control+enter)
2. Insert checkboxes (Insert, text boxes)

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Episode #98: Edtech that Supports the Blended Learning Classroom!

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #98 called “Edtech that Supports the Blended Learning Classroom!” These days, most of us use some form of blended learning, whether you know it or not, but are we using it the best way possible? In this episode we’ll dive deep into this exciting world by taking a look at some of our favorite edtech tools to support a variety of blended learning models. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

Segment 2: What is Blended Learning  

1. Blended learning is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods. It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or place.

Edtech that Supports Blended Learning in the Classroom

Blended Learning is the guide on the side where the teacher is in charge of support, feedback, and the curation of resources.  

• Curation of Resources
• wakelet
• Feedly
• Pocket
• Flipboard
• Paper.li
• Scoop.it
• YouTube
• Google Sites
• Screencasting
• Screencastify, Screencastomatic, Loom, etc
• Did you know these others tools have screencast records as well: WeVideo, EdPuzzle, Descript.com

Segment 1:  Podcasting and Who We Are

• Scott Nunes- TNT Edtech Podcast
• Eric Guise and Nick Johnson- GotTechED the Podcast

Segment 2: The EdTech Debate Mash-up Style

Presidential Tool (one with a larger role in your mashup)

VP- (supporting role in the mashup)

• Scott: Wakelet & Flipgrid 
• Nick: bitly and google docs for digitally handouts
• Guise: Wevideo and Google Sites (60 Second Film Festival) Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24

Segment 3: All-In-One EdTech Throw-Down

• Nick: Google Slides
• Scott: Nearpod
• Guise: Google Keep

Segment 4: Graphic Design and Branding

• Nick: Choose your colors first.  Incorporate them in everything you do (https://visme.co/blog/logo-color-schemes/ )
• Scott: Adobe free products Adobe Spark  Adobe Fresco, start with workflow simple shapes and use presets and DL custom presets. 

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 169: Edtech for Video Discussions AKA Replacers for Flip (Flipgrid)

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 169 called “Edtech for Video Discussions - AKA Replacers for Flip”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about the ever popular Flip, formerly known as Flipgrid, as it is set to transition to Microsoft obscurity.  Video discussions are a valuable tool, whether you’ll have access to Flip or not and this episode will teach you about them!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: 

Narrative: I recently had a teacher ask “what do you recommend we use in place of Flipgrid next year?  Flip, formerly Flipgrid is going away …kind of

Video discussions is a weird segment of edtech because it doesn’t really exist outside of Flip (flipgrid)

Replacers are tough because there really aren’t any competitors for Flip that do this exact thing.

Segment 2:   

Replacer options:

1. Padlet:  Popular interactive learning space. 
2. Detailed description:  To start posting, double-click anywhere on the board. You can then drag and drop files, paste files, or use the Save As bookmark with Padlet mini. Alternatively, click the plus icon in the lower right corner to add content. You can upload images, videos, audio files, links, or documents. Padlet can be used in many ways, from a brainstorming board to a live question bank, limited only by your imagination. You can even make it collaborative, allowing your students to expand and enhance it with their creativity. Once you're ready, hit publish to share your Padlet. It can be integrated with apps like Google Classroom and various LMS options. Additionally, Padlet can be embedded on blogs or school websites.
3. Canva Presentations and video insert.  Tell Ss to click Upload and Record Yourself so they can insert their own video.  Use the other presentation space for comments and discussion.    
4. Whiteboards would be great for this, but in Whiteboards, when you click Upload there is not a record yourself option.
5. Wakelet still incorporates the Flip camera - will this last … hard to say.  There is a free version of Wakelet, but you’ll likely want the paid version.
6. Low “tech” version: Google Slides!
7. Book Creators video option
8. See-Saw video recording options.  Seesaw combines instructional tools, standards-aligned lessons, student portfolios, and inclusive communication features.  Some teachers use Seesaw primarily as a place for students to share their work, and specifically encourage individual reflection and peer feedback. Seesaw becomes a place not only where student work

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Episode #64 Mindset Mondays with Anthony Tyrkala

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Welcome back GotTechED the Podcast this is episode 64 called Mindset Mondays with Anthony Tyrkala. In this episode we’ll be talking with Mr. Anthony Tyrkala about the power of a positive mindset and the role of edtech in supporting it. This episode is packed with inspiration and ideas ... Check it out.

Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the Word

Do us 3 favors:

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts
3. Spotify
4. Google Podcasts  
5. Stitcher  
6. YouTube  
7. Twitter   
8. Facebook
9. Write us an Apple Podcast Review!
10. Tell your friends about www.gotteched.com

Segment 2: Anthony Tyrkala

• Milatary Background
• Role as a Principal
• Mindset Mondays

Segment 3: The GotTechED Hotseat

7 rapid-fire questions that Guise will ask you. Nick will then ask you a follow up question to 2-3 of your responses.

You are at a conference and were asked to present on 3 edtech tools… which 3 would you choose?

Padlet, Google Forms, Nearpod

What is 1 twitter chat that you look forward to?

@EdAdventures ….. @Leadupchat

What is one way that you let your colleagues know that they are doing a great job?

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Episode #102: 17 EdTech Tools for 2022

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #102 called “17 EdTech Tools for 2022” In this episode, Guise and I will discuss some of the edtech resources that we think will be most valuable this coming year. We’ll also share some of our own, edtech new years resolutions. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: New Year's Resolutions

Nicks: Is my tech-centric classroom too supportive? Find ways to make students struggle a bit

Guises: find new exciting real world experiences to challenge students and get them out of their comfort zone! Be an author, create an app, etc.

Segment 2: EdTech Resources for the New Year 

Nick Picks:

Websites:

1. Bulb Digital Portfolios
2. Google Arts and Culture Expeditions

Tools (apps, extensions, etc):

1.  Explain Everything Interactive Whiteboard
2.  Worldbrush app

Other:

1. Tired of Google Docs?? Try bit.ai for next level collab. The biggest difference is that in bit.ai you can add ANY content to your docs, not just text and images. Gifs, file attachments, videos, code blocks, rich tables, equations, and cloud files. It also integrates with google drive, dropbox, any other file storage platform (even social media like IG - not sure what that means yet)
2. Easy equity maps with equity maps

Guise Picks

Websites:

1. Coloring Squared
2. Litsolutions.org
3. Free app building sites with no coding necessary
4. Adalo.com
5. Glideapps.com
6. Bubble.io

GotTechED the Podcast    

Episode 156: How to Start an Educational Podcast: Equipment, Hardware, Publishing, and Social Media 

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 156 called “How to Start an Educational Podcast Part 2”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to go about starting a podcast for you and/or your students with a focus on the hardware and software you need to get started. In addition, we discuss publishing options and some things to think about when considering your options. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Updates

Updates

1. GotTechED the Podcast is getting a new name! The Edtech Throwdown Podcast and new branding
2. March 12th NJECC Conference

Segment 2: Equipment, Hardware, Publishing, and Social Media  

Equipment: Microphones

“Free”:

1. Students speak directly into their Chromebooks or phones audio recording app

Low-Cost: Under $75

1. Ear buds with a microphone
2. Audio Technica AT2005 USB/XLR
3. Blue Yeti USB $59 Sale
4. Snowball Mic

Medium Cost: Under $180

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Episode #106: EdTech March Madness Bracket

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 106 called “Edtech March Madness Bracket” In this episode, in honor of the 2022 March Madness Tournament, Guise and I invited March Edtech Madness creator Kyle Niemis to the show to discuss 16 edtech tools as they compete to be the ultimate edtech tool champion. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

• NJECC Conference March 7-8
• Youtube Video 
• Momento: Podcast clips to text 
• Myedtechbundle.com 

Segment 2: 16 Tools Compete for the Championship

Top 16 for 2022

1. Canva
2. Book Creator
3. FlipGrid
4. Mote
5. Blooket
6. Gimkit
7. Quizizz
8. Kahoot
9. Screencast-o-matic
10. Screencastify
11. Edpuzzle
12. WeVideo
13. Nearpod
14. Baamboozle
15. Kami
16. Pear Deck

New ones added

• Canva
• Baamboozle 
• Kami
• Screencastomatic

Ones we took...

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 181: Educational AI Hub Breakdown

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 181 called, “Educational AI Hub Breakdown”  In this episode, we’ll compare and analyze the mega-AI hubs that are competing for every teacher's attention.  By the end, you’ll know which ones we think are actually worth your time.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: 

Narrative:  Holy Hubs

Segment 2: AI Hubs for Teachers

What are AI Hubs?  

• We are using the term “hub” a little incorrectly here.  An AI hub is a thing in the tech space where AI models can be trained.  
• When we say hub, we mean AI platforms or workspaces that do LOTS of different teacher related things
• Most of these use ChatGPT or something similar in the background.  For example, let’s say you wanted to write a lesson plan … you could get the same results if you just went to ChatGPT and put in a very specific prompt, but Magic School’s lesson plan generator has done that for you.
• Also, Khanmigo uses GPT, but it has been specifically trained on the videos and resources held by Khan Academy.

What are the big ones?

• Magic School
• Some free, some paid
• Khanmigo
• All free for teachers
• Eduaid
• Pay for pro features
• Teachershub.ai
• Free for teachers but they do list limits, no other pricing there
• Teach Mate
• For the Brits!  Some for free, £6.99 per month and goes up from there
• MIT Sloane
• Can’t find a price
• Theres an AI for That
• ***

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 Episode 153: How to Build your edtech tool kit for your Students

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 153 called “How to Build an Edtech Toolkit for Your Students”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to find the edtech tools that are best for your students when working in the classroom.  In a world where there are so many choices for educational technology, it’s more important than ever to help your students find the best choices possible.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Updates

Updates

1. 12 Days of edtech coming back for year 3
2. Follow along on our YouTube Channel
3. March 12th NJECC Conference

Segment 2: How to Build your Edtech Toolkit

Things to think about

1. Functionality
2. Student Ability
3. Awareness of other EdTech
4. Keep it simple
5. Legality (FERPA COPPA)

Examples of possible categories: Productivity

1. Presentations/Project Creation
2. Canva
3. Adobe Express
4. Google Slides
5. Slidesmania
6. Slidescarnival
7. Prezi
8. Video
9. WeVideo    
10. ScreenPal
11. Stop Motion Studio app
12. Review
13. Quizizz - Use AI to automatically convert your study guides to quizzes
14. Gimkit
15. Specialty List
16. Collection of tools they might use for a specific purpose
17. Equatio
18. Figjam by Figma - free for educators if you go to figma.com/education
19. Trello
20. The Noun Project
21. Text Giraffe
22. Phet
23. Khan Academy

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Episode #85: The Great EdTech Debate: Adobe Spark vs Canva w/ Bryon Carpenter

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Welcome back to GotTechED the Podcast, this is episode #85 called The Great #Edtech Debate: Adobe Spark vs Canva. In this episode, we will be sitting down with ( Bryon Carpenter ) to talk about which edtech tool, Adobe Spark or Canva, is better for student content creation. This is another episode that you won’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Who is Bryon Carpenter

• On Twitter (https://twitter.com/bryoncar)
• On Twitter (https://twitter.com/freshairatfive) 
• On their website at bryoncarpenter.com and https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5
• On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/BryonCarpenter

Segment 2: The Great EdTech Debate: Adobe Spark vs Canva

• Round 1: The Overview/Parameters/Definitions  
• What are the Adobe Spark/Canva platforms? Functionality, Tools, Cost, Learning Curve, etc.  
• Round 2: The Why
• What are the top 3 reasons why you use the Canva platform?
• Round 3: Uses of the Platform
• Describe ways that you use the Adobe Spark platform in your Classroom?
• Round 4: Final Thoughts/Resources
• Anything else about the Adobe Spark (or all the Adobe edtech tools)?
• Spark Video: https://youtu.be/CKyHvbmxeo0
• Spark Post & Page: 

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Episode #88: 10 Ways the Pandemic Made Us Better Teachers

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Nick: Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #88 called “10 Ways the Pandemic Made Us Better Teachers”.  In this episode we’ll take a detailed look at 10 pandemic teaching strategies that we will continue to use in a post-pandemic classroom.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1:  Before and After

• Connections
• Zoom/Google Meet Team Building Activities
• Q of the Day
• Favorite ____
• Big News
• Grading System
• % before
• More mastery and standards based
• Grading (Work Flow, Quality vs Quantity)
• Less assignments, higher expectations
• Open notes assessments - does it matter?
• Instruction 
• Flipped, Blended, and lots of Feedback
• Group work
• Flexibility (Due Dates)
• Meetings
• PLC’s 
• Faculty
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Tutoring

Segment 2: Teaching Strategies that Should Not Go Away After the Pandemic

1. Real-World Experiences
2. Flexible Demonstration of Knowledge
3. E-Portfolios
4. Google Sites
5. Adobe Spark (Free)
6. Choice Boards

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Episode #141: 10 Creative Project Ideas to Start the School Year

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 141 called “10 Creative Project Ideas to Start the School Year”. In this episode, we’ll share 10 refreshing project ideas for the start of school that will actually get your students excited about completing them. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

• Happy 4th of July

Segment 2: Project ideas that can fit in with summer assignments and opening day activities.

Summer assignments - general opinions?

Tips:

• Keep it light - let kids have a summer
• Be creative
• Allow choice
• Accessible for all

Ideas:

1. Visit a museum or gallery. Use cell phones to record a review of X pieces. Edit them into a cohesive documentary style video using WeVideo or other video editor.
2. Make the world a better place. Write a story about it using Book Creator.
3. Interview a professional. Record the audio and make a podcast. Check out our student podcasting guide for lots of great tools for this.
4. Write a movie review. Create a movie poster style version of the review in Canva.
5. Attend a conference and create a timeline of your visit using time.graphics
6. Go on a hike and collect/catalog X number of items. Plant life, animal life, etc.
7. Participate in the Getty Challenge. Recreating your favorite works of art from home using household items.
8. Curate a virtual exhibit in Google Slides. Check out this great example from Framingham Middle School.
9. Write a children's book.
10. Adventure Challenge. Create a community-based scavenger hunt at local parks/libraries. QR code centered.

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Episode #150: Edtech Appsmashes, Templates, and Gamification Tools to Spark Creativity within the Classroom

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 150 called “Edtech Appsmashes, Templates, and Gamification Tools to Spark Creativity within the Classroom”. In this episode, we are excited to speak with master teacher and tech coach Dana Heller about some cool new appsmash ideas, our favorite templates for easily reproducible lessons, and some gamification tools and tricks.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: EdTech We are Excited About

1. Guise: Diffit and Mote AppSmash
2. Diffit Export to Slides (New Feature)
3. Diffit and ScreenPal
4. Dana: EdPuzzle
5. Edpuzzle Live Mode
6. Nick: Canva Speed Paint and Google Slides Appsmash
7. Use the Canva SpeedPaint app to “drawify” any picture file.  Then download that file as an .mp4 or a .gif and upload it into a Slides presentation.  Use for more engaging presentations or a cool end to visual student projects.

Segment 2: Templates

1. Guise:  Canva Station Rotation Game Template Review
2. Dana: Flippity Escape the Room
3. Nick:  Digital Whiteboards with Canva Whiteboards

Segment 3: Gamification Tools

1. Guise: 
2. Random Name Pickers
3. Crane Claw Picker

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Episode #95: 12 Websites that Teachers Should Know About Part 2

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #95 called “13 Websites that Teachers Should Know About”.  This is part 2 of a 2 part series where we share 25 total awesome websites.  There is something for everyone on this list K-12 and across all subject areas.   This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Back to School

Hows it going so far?

Segment 2: 13 Sites for Teachers to Check Out

Episode 95 

1. Fcrr.org
2. Free learning centers for elementary
3. Hemingwayeditor
4. Grades your essay out of 10 and points out your weaknesses
5. Thekidsshouldseethis
6. The Kid Should See This • Smart videos for curious minds of all ages
7. Boddlelearning.com
8. Math
9. Free
10. Questions right you get rewarded
11. Shows learning gap
12. Quillbot
13. Makes summaries
14. Checks grammar
15. Helps paraphrase your sentences
16. Mystery doug
17. Kids ask why questions and doug answers them
18. Readworks
19. Articles with questions that helps reading comprehension
20. Sorts by lexile
21. Wheelofnames
22. Randomize names to call on
23. Whossmarted
24. A podcast for students 
25. Kidslisten.org
26. Podcasts that comes with student activities
27. Testpapers.co.za
28. Past papers for 10-12 in all subjects
29. Flamingtext.com
30. Xmas font 
31. Harry potter font
32. Fonts that are downloaded as gifs
33. Writer igniter
34. Gives you 4 pieces of info and then they write to connect everything
35. Character 
36. situation 
37. prop 
38. setting

Segment 3: Where to Find...

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Episode #131: Edtech Tools to Support “Hot Topic” Questions in Education

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 131 called “Edtech Tools to Support “Hot Topic” Questions in Education”. In this episode, we’ll dive back into the GotTechEd Inbox as we answer some of our favorite listener questions of the past few months. We’ll discuss a variety of topics including AI, creativity tools, video resources for schools, and community engagement. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. Iste Philadelphia
2. NJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)

Segment 2: Questions in Education 

1. AI is a hot topic in education right now. What are your thoughts or concerns about AI in education?
2. ChatGPT
3. Checkforai.com
4. Curipod
5. Last episode was all about CANVA, are there any other creative tools that you use?
6. Visme
7. DALL-E 2
8. https://vocalremover.com/fetc fet
9. https://www.midomi.com/
10. https://copychar.cc/
11. Teachers are hellabusy and in my mind this sometimes leads to teachers missing out on opportunities to engage their students. What is one form of teaching that you feel is underutilized?
12. https://www.theachievery.com/
13. EdPuzzle - often has full length videos (put one question at the end that requires Ss to watch the whole thing)
14. SchoolTube - not blocked by school’s safety filters
15. ClassHook
16. TeacherTube
17. TeachFlix

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Episode #91: 7 Easy Steps to Start a Student Podcast in Your Class

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #91 called “7 Easy Steps to Start a Student Podcasting Class”. In this episode we’ll talk about why you should start a student podcasting class at your school … followed by an in-depth look at 6 easy steps you can follow to get started right now! This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Summer Update and Podcast Stats

• Stats courtesy of https://firstsiteguide.com/podcast-stats/
• Resources:
• https://hvspn.com/
• https://gotteched.com/edupodcasts/
• Teacher’s Guide to Student Podcasting 2.0

Segment 2: Why Start a Podcasting Class?

• Student engagement
• Student buy-in
• Make learning real
• Works for any grade level
• Alternative assessments = lasting knowledge
• Real world skills (internet marketing, branding, etc)
• Give students a real voice

Segment 3: How We Started Our School’s Podcasting Class

Teacher’s Guide to Student Podcasting 2.0

• Definition/Purpose
• Planning
• Equipment
• Recording
• Editing
• Publishing
• Cover Art and Episode Art
• Digital Marketing

Segment 4: Where to Find GotTechED

Guise: Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts
3. Spotify

Teacher Resources For Distance Learning Practices

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• Resources that are available to help teachers for distance learning
• Edtech companies that are upgrading teacher accounts for free during the pandemic 

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Segment 1: Distance Learning Resources

1. Academy of Active Learning Arts and Sciences and Flipped Learning Global Initiate have created a roadmap for transitioning to online learning called the “Rapid Transition to Online Learning” http://aalasinternational.org/rtol/
2. 37 Free Resources for Teachers shifting to online learning for Coronavirus: https://schoolchoiceweek.com/37-free-online-resources-for-schools-shifting-online-during-coronavirus/
3. Coronavirus Education Resources App: https://covid19edresources.glideapp.io/?fbclid=IwAR1hGtwQ_U-3dsrfuVsk2SE-GeBeTIv1oeg1o7ZMWBZBwTbFWHufADG2088
4. Kim Mattina’s (Host of Suite Talk) Remote Learning Resource Website

https://t.co/TnBJPVYb7v?amp=1

1. Virtual Author Visits

https://t.co/IwK01y3qzg?amp=1

1. Sarah Thomas’s (EduMatch Creator)  Distance Learning Padlet Board

https://padlet.com/sarah216/covid19

Segment 2:  EdTech Companies that are Upgrading Teacher Accounts During the Pandemic

1. Adobe Cloud Apps: https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/covid-19-education-labs.html
2. ABCMouse is a learning tool for children ages 2-8: https://www.ageoflearning.com/
3. Free communication service with Bloomz:

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Episode #(58) Title 40 G-Suite Activities to Try in Your Classroom Part 2

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• 40 G-Suite Activities to Try in Your Classroom

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Welcome back to gotteched the podcast.  Episodses 58 - 62 are part of a 5-episode series devoted to G-Suite Activities, Addons, Teacher Extensions, and Student Extensions.  In episode 58 and 59 we’ll go cover 40 GSuite app activities that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow.  In episode 60 we’ll introduce some of our favorite addons to enhance your G-Suite experience.  Finally, in episodes 61 and 62 we’ll break down some of our favorite extensions for teachers and for students when working in the classroom.  If you need some inspiration for digital lessons, these are the episodes you’ve been waiting for.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the Word

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10. Tell your friends about www.gotteched.com

Segment 2: #40 G-Suite Activity Ideas (19 of 40)

1. Docs - HyperDoc Playlist
2. Hyperdoc Girls
3. Docs - Collaborative Story Writing - each group member writes one paragraph in diff color

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Episode #81: 2021 Edtech Fantasy Draft

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #81 called “2021 EdTech Fantasy Draft” In this 3rd anniversary episode of GT the podcast we bring back a former guest, Jeff Losch, for our EdTech Fantasy Draft. In this episode we’ll all draft our dream team of edtech tools, by the time we’re done featuring 21 awesome apps, extensions, and websites. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: A Reflection on the 2019 Edtech Draft (Episode 41)

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Segment 2: The 2021 Fantasy Edtech Draft

The Categories: 

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Extensions (2 each)

1. Go Full Page
2. Capture a screenshot of your current page in entirety and reliably—without requesting any extra permissions!
3. The simplest way to take a full page screenshot of your current browser window. Click on the extension icon (or press Alt+Shift+P), watch the extension capture each part of the page, and be transported to a new tab of your screenshot where you can download it as an image or PDF or even just drag it to your desktop.
4. *No bloat, no ads, no unnecessary permissions, just a simple way to turn a full web page into an image.*
5. Additor - Highlight & organize into notes
6. Additor helps you to organize bookmarks and highlights from article, blog, PDF, and etc into notes.
7. VidYard
8. Capture your screen, share your video and track who's watching it!
9. Vidyard’s free screen recorder makes it easy to communicate better with video. 

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Episode #125: 12 EdTech Tools to be Thankful For

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 125 called “12 EdTech Tools to be Thankful For”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the things that we are thankful for, including new tech tools, old tech tools, and some people, places and things that keep us inspired.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Thankful Comments

• Fresh Air at 5
• www.twitter.com/BryonCar
• Teach Better Podcast Network
• Josh Stamper
• Experiences we are thankful for  

Segment 2: Tech Tools/Resources to be Thankful For

3 Old Tools - Nick

• Canva
• Edit PDF
• Video
• Audio
• Single-page websites
• Screencastomatic
• ScreenPal
• The Noun Project

3 New Tools - Nick

• AllSides.com - News articles categorized as left, right or center and shown from various perspectives.  Building a better democratic society
• ePals - internet supported penpal service
• TimeToast - sleek, easy to build timelines

What is a change to your teaching practice that you feel has made a difference?

3 Old Tools - Guise

• Mote
• Flippity.net
• Iorad

3 New Tools - Guise

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Episode #143: Edtech Tools and Updates for the Start of the School Year

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 143 called “Edtech Tools and Updates for the Start of the School Year”. In this episode, we’ll check out some of our favorite new edtech tools and some updates to some old favorites.  We’re sharing some of our favorite edtech choices for the start of this new school year, so this is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

• Summer Recap

Segment 2: New Tools and Updates

• Snappet: Snappet is a K-5 math program that balances hands-on learning with digital resources and adaptive learning technology. Snappet provides teachers with powerful insight into student’s learning and real-time feedback during lesson instruction. Each lesson embeds Conceptual Learning as the foundation and is designed around the CPA model (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) of best practices for instruction. This lesson approach begins with Student Discovery activities utilizing real-world situations to build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts to develop lifelong learning and success.
• ALEE:  Alexandria Learning Ecosystem for Educators (ALEE) is a tech-enabled but teacher-first instructional tool that allows teachers to create rigorous lesson plans for books with the guidance of experts. We provide curated instructional content for high-quality literary works by the experts themselves: teachers.
• Recharged Virtual Bash
• https://www.rechargedfamily.com/
• Stick Together Puzzles - @bysticktogether
• Quizizz new AI integration
• Personal assistant (PA)
• Upload a document and ask for the PA to make quiz questions based on the document
• Translate the quiz into different languages
• Ask the AI PA to identify areas that students are struggling with
• Ask the AI PA to create additional questions based on the areas that students are struggling
• Idea Mapper: ideamapper is a powerful mind mapping, visual learning and writing tool, which produces well-structured documents.

GotTechED the Podcast Crossover Episode with the Check this Out podcast.

EPISODE 119

Welcome to a Bicoastal episode with our guest from the podcast GotTechED,  Nick Johnson and Eric Guise !!!!

Deep Dive:

What is one thing you are going to do/strive for this year… something we can hold each other accountable for. 

Guise and Nick:  Students as content creators:

• World Ready 1: Hvspn.com - getting students to be more independent with editing and posting, practical exams
• World Ready 2: Independent Publishing Projects
• Unboxing Video
• Publish a class cookbook
• Brand a club, class, or community business

Check This Out:  

Eric:  

• The Morning Brew
• The resurgence of mouse pads?
• Google Cheat Shortcut Mousepad
• Reference Guides
• G-Suite Tutorials Collection

Nick: Hyperlink Slides Choice Board

https://youtu.be/nX68w4kSy8U 

Ryan:

Jessica Ryan’s “Fun Ideas to Start the New Year”                                                                                                                                                       https://twitter.com/jryan412/status/1555693750344720385 

My “14 Ideas for the First Day”

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1vOsD2DM0cBwPifkQFT663o8rcRdVjOjXlFY5taOjTbg/preview   

Brian: Acorn on Mac....

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Episode #84: Integrating Media and Video Journalism into the Classroom

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Welcome back to GotTechED the Podcast, This is episode 84 called Integrating Media and Video Journalism into the Classroom.  In this Episode we will be sitting down with Clement Townsend to talk about ways that educators can use edtech to master storytelling with videos like a pro.

Segment 1: The GotTechED Hotseat and who is Clement Townsend?

• What is your most memorable education experience? 
• Name a teacher or educator that impacted you the most? 
• What is your most interesting moment from sports broadcasting? 
• What are 3 edtech tools, apps, programs that you use in your everyday life?

1. cuepromptor.com

• What is your favorite quote?
• What is your best kept secret? 

Segment 2: How to Incorporate Video-Journalism into the Classroom

1. Transferable Skills
2. How to create real-world experiences for your students
3. Recommended Edtech Tools that work on Chromebooks and other Tech Devices
4. Other Video-Journalism Resources
5. https://www.videojournalismpro.com/

Segment 3: Where to Find Clement Townsend

• On Twitter @clementTV_
• On LinkedIn @clementtownsend
• On their website at https://www.videojournalismpro.com/

Segment 4: Where to Find GotTechED

Guise: Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the...

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Episode #101: Edtech that Promotes Student Creativity

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #101 called “Edtech that Promotes Student Creativity”. In this episode Guise and I will share some new tools (and some old favorites) that can help to promote student creativity in your classroom. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Reflection on #12daysofedtech

Check out our YouTube Channel to be able to replay the #12daysofedtech

1. Dec 7: 5 Ways to Make Canva Images Pop 
2. Dec 8: 5 Productivity Chrome Browser Tricks
3. Dec 9: 4 Tips for Better Screencasting 
4. Dec 10: 5 #Edtech Tools to Promote Teacher Creativity
5. Dec 11: Myedtechbundle.com  
6. Dec 12: Live Leaderboards
7. Dec 13: Top Websites for Fonts and Icons 
8. Dec 14: 6 Websites for Free video, audio, and images 
9. Dec 15: 4 Project Ideas to Help Students to be Content Creators 
10. Dec 16: 5 Blended Learning Websites
11. Dec 17: 3 New Student Video Projects (Stop Motion Studio, Prezi Video, SnagIt)
12. Dec 18: 5 Gamification Websites 

Segment 2: Edtech Tools That Promote Student Creativity

1. Adobe Spark Video
2. WeVideo 
3. Visme
4. Canva
5. Flippity Randomizer
6. Glogster
7. ZeeMaps
8. Stop Motion Studio  
9. Prezi Video
10. Chrome Music Lab
11. Tiki Toki
12. Fan School (formerly KidBlog)
13. Spark creativity with

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 68 called “Creating Effective Virtual PD for Teachers”. In this episode, we’ll share some of the things we’ve learned over the past several months when it comes to creating and sharing PD for teachers in our new virtual world. Stay tuned to hear some of our top tips and our favorite new edtech that is worth sharing! This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Check us out at these upcoming conferences and digital PD opportunities

1. DyKnow Progressive Learning Conference - Thursday Sept 24 - https://www.dyknow.com/progressive-learning-conference/ (FREE)k
2. New episodes Flipped Flops available wednesday nights at 8:30 PM - search treefishedu on youtube or go to treefishedu.com

Guise: Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts
3. Spotify
4. Google Podcasts  
5. Stitcher  
6. YouTube  
7. Twitter   
8. Facebook
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10. Tell your friends about www.gotteched.com

Shoutout to Bruce Reicher and his book Scripted an educators guide to media in the classroom

Segment 2: 

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Episode #109: Productivity EdTech Throwdown and the Educator Metaverse

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 109 called “Productivity EdTech Throwdown and the Educator Metaverse”   In this episode, we’ll go head to head in a brand new edtech throwdown, each sharing 3 productivity tools we’ve been using, then deciding who has the best selections.  We’ll also jump head first into the educator metaverse as we discuss ed3educators.com.     This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

Web3

• https://www.ed3educators.com/
• @TheTechRabbi Michael Cohen
• @ed3educators
• GatherTown

Teacher Appreciation Week is Friday May 2nd to Friday May 6th.  Give your teachers, colleagues, and friends the gift of free edtech mini subscriptions.  Send teachers to myedtechbundle.com

Segment 2:  Edtech Throwdown

Nick’s Tools

• BeeLine Reader
• GoConqr
• GoFullPage

Guise’s Tools

• Tango.us
• Magic Cell Notifications
• https://forms.gle/LiwdGZNZWFP1vHbu9
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-v-s7V9RKpEorHYlqfzee1USJPUSFnHs7OF33sijqoQ/edit
• Webreel

Segment 4: Where to Find GotTechEDGo

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1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts
3. Spotify

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Episode 154: 11 Edtech Tools and Websites to Try in 2024

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 154 called “11 Edtech Tools and Websites to Try in 2024”. In this episode, we’ll provide you with our most recent mega-list of fun and new edtech tools to check out in 2024. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Updates

Updates

1. 12 Days of edtech coming back for year 3
2. Follow along on our YouTube Channel
3. March 12th NJECC Conference

Segment 2: 11 Edtech Tools to Try in 2024  

1. Lumio
2. Lumio is the digital learning tool for transforming lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences that engage students on their own devices.  
3. Quick Draw
4. Help teach it by adding your drawings to the world’s largest doodling data set, shared publicly to help with machine learning research.
5. Free rice
6. Freerice is an educational trivia game that helps you get smarter while making a difference for people around the world. Every question you answer correctly raises 10 grains of rice for the World Food Programme (WFP) to support its work saving and changing lives around the world.
7. Bean Bean Bean
8. Answer trivia questions correctly to donate beans to charity.
9. Scribble diffusion
10. Turn your sketch into a refined image using AI.
11. The classroom chef
12. A collection of math sites
13. Play Knoword
14. Knoword is the game-based learning platform that makes teaching easier and learning vocabulary almost too fun for words.
15. Educaplay
16. Educaplay is an online tool that lets teachers create free educational games. The site is free to use and eliminates the need for using different software programs.
17. Eduaide.ai
18. Eduaide.Ai is an AI-driven platform that helps educators create lesson plans, teaching resources, and assessments.
19. Wordwall.net
20. Wordwall.net allows teachers to create interactive games and printed materials for their students. Teachers simply enter the content they want and we automate the rest.
21. Breshna.io
22. Breshna empowers users to create their own video games with no-code and at lightning speed. Breshna means lightning in the Pashto language, our founder's mother tongue.

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Episode #67: Hybrid Learning Challenges and How to Overcome Them

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 67 called “Hybrid Learning Challenges and How to Overcome Them”. In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into the challenges of hybrid learning and teaching that we are experiencing during our first week back to school. We will provide some suggestions and ideas to help overcome these challenges. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: 

Guise: Do us 3 favors

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2. Apple Podcasts
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Segment 2: Hybrid Learning Challenges

1. How to teach to kids in class and at home at the same time
2. Community building
3. Small group work
4. Discussions
5. Labs and projects - how can they have the same experience? 

Webcam with Mic

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In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• The characteristics of Real-World Opportunities
• Real-World Opportunities activities
• Edtech that help with the integration of Real-World Opportunities into the classroom

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Segment 1: Real-world Opportunities for your students

Segment 2: Next Steps AKA Project Ideas

• Curate a community list of experts willing to come into class
• Start a program that matches students to companies for internships/work opportunities
• Virtual Field Trips
• Google Arts and Culture
• Google Lit Trips (Charity Dodd)
• Conference Calls
• Skype a Scientist
• Zoom 
• Mystery Skype
• Global Gamification
• Games for Change
• Look for outside opportunities for students to do “in the field research
• Earthwatch
• Global Volunteers 
• Global knowledge networks like GLOBE, ePALS

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we:

• Reflect on 2019
• Address Educational Questions from our peers and listeners
• Discuss Books, PD opportunities, and Podcasts we will be doing over break

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Segment 1: Reflections from the year

Segment 2: Questions from our peers

Question #3 Resource:

• Apply for Canva's Education program 

Segment 3: What are we doing over break

Guise: Book

• Teach Better Chad Ostrowski, Tiffany Ott, Rae Hughart, Jeff Gargas
• www.teachbetter.com
• Teach Better Book on Amazon

Nick: Educational podcasts that AREN’T about education

• Productivityist
• How to be Awesome at your Job
• Stuff you should Know

Music Credits:

• The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/
• @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/

18 #Edtech Activities to Try During the Coronavirus Pandemic

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• 18 edtech activities that students can do at home

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Segment 1: 18 Edtech Activities to try during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Go to this Resource Website for all of the following resources talked about in today’s show! https://sites.google.com/hvrsd.org/distance-learning/curation-resources

Screencasting

1. Personal Response to article, video or story
2. Demonstrate a skill (math problem, thesis, or lab)
3. Peer review
4. Digital journal entry or book review
5. PSA
6. Virtual TedTalk or pechakucha, presentation, etc.

Podcasting

1. Single assignment - inplace of book report, etc
2. Class project - shared with class and getting feedback

Digital Escape Rooms

1. Create your own through Google - see examples in our site, Chemistry, Running of the Bulls, To Kill a Mockingbird, Odyssey, Photosynthesis

Video Tools

1. WeVideo - make a video or podcast
2. Flipgrid - boards for QandA

Student discussions

1. Google gallery walk and discussion board
2. Running student discussions through Edji

Google Meet

1. Host a virtual class through Google Meet/Zoom or a help session

Claims Evidence Reasoning

1.  CER Activity

Curated Resources

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Episode #54 Title - Anyone Can Create Media w/ Bruce Reicher

Segment 1: #EduMentor 

One of our goals for 2020 was to branch out and bring education experts to the podcast. We call this the EduMentor. The EduMentor is a person who has been recognized for their excellence in an educational niche. If podcasts are supposed to be a form of professional development, what better way than to learn from some of the best educators out there.  

#EduMentor Guest: Bruce Reicher

1. Where can we find more about Bruce Reicher
2. Google Site - http://bit.ly/CTVStudentTV 
3. Social media: Facebook for Education and BOE business.
4. Twitter @breicher
5. @pneid Paula Neidlinger
6. @rthomes1 Randall Tomes
7. Other info you want shared: 
8. Wakelet collection? www.wakelet.com/@reicher (This has collections on school news, green screen, ISTE19 and more...
9. Links to projects?

Edumentor Segment: Going from Teacher to Author

Music Credits:

• The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/
• @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/

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Episode 160: 7 Awesome AI-Powered EdTech Tools

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 160 called “7 Awesome AI-Powered EdTech Tools”.  In this episode, we’ll update everyone on where we are at in our 2024 edtech march madness bracket and examine 7 awesome AI powered edtech tools! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: 

Narrative:  #edtechmadness24

Okay hold on to your socks because they are about to be knocked off by the AI tool selection we’ve got coming up.  We need to take a break to hear from Teach Better, but don’t go anywhere because when we come back we’re going to break down this year's edtech march madness bracket. 

Segment 2: 7 Awesome AI-Powered EdTech Tools

• Factors.world
• AI powered survey and worksheet for K-12 classrooms.
• Learnt.ai 
• With Learnt.ai you can save time and effort by automating the creation of high-quality lesson plans, learning objectives, assessment questions, and a range of other resources.
• Try Learnt AI for Free
• Class Companion
• Class Companion empowers teachers to give instant feedback and support each student to learn at their own pace. Thousands of teachers use the AI platform to create assignments, engage students, generate feedback, and gain insights into progress.
• Lumen5
• Lumen5 is a video creation platform powered by AI that enables anyone without training or experience to easily create engaging video content within minutes.
• Recommendation Sarah Greck @sgracko
• ck12.org
• Elevate your learning journey with Flexi - your FREE AI Tutor for Science & Math. Improve your grades with tailored practice, bite-sized learning,
• Recommendation Patrick Hausammann @PHausEDU
• Gamma
• A New Medium for Presenting Ideas Powered by AI. Gamma is a new platform that allows users to create polished documents, presentations, and webpages in seconds using AI.
• Ethiqly “Sneak Peak”
• Ethiqly is a digital writing hub for teachers and students to share
• For...

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Episode 151: Using AI to Assess Student Writing

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 151 called “Using AI to Assess Student Writing”. In this episode, we’ll unpack one of the most valuable things that AI can do for a teacher - providing feedback on student writing.  As you all know this is a very time intensive task that can be made faster and BETTER with the help of some new AI tools. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Updates

Updates

1. 12 Days of edtech coming back for year 3
2. Follow along on our YouTube Channel
3. Recent videos on Text Blaze and Using Canva’s Whiteboard to Replace Jamboard 
4. Bonus Tool:  Awesome Screen Recorder and Screenshot Extension
5. Record
6. Record your Desktop, current Tab or Camera only
7. Include your voice in recording with Microphone option on
8. Include your face in your video by embedding your webcam
9. Choose video dimensions from 720p, 1080p or 4K
10.  Save
11.  Save recordings to local disk
12.  Save recordings to your online account
13.  Download uploaded videos in WebM or MP4 format
14. Share Recordings
15. Instantly get a shareable link of a video after finishing recording
16. Easily share a recording video to Jira, Slack, Trello, Asana, GitHub

1. Annotate ＆ Edit
2. Annotate the screen while recording
3. Annotate and edit the video after recording

Segment 2: 

Some of these resources are from a presentation by Peter C Paccone from the San Marino Unified School District Tech Academy.  Thanks Peter!

1. Class Companion: Instant & personalized AI feedback for written assignments.  Give your students an engaging way to practice at their own pace, make mistakes, learn from them, and be motivated to improve.  Gives feedback based on custom rubrics that you create !!!       

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 182: Using Edtech and AI to Personalize the Classroom

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 182 called, “Using Edtech and AI to Personalize the Classroom”  In this episode, we’ll talk about how edtech an AI can personalize both your classroom physical space AND content creation and delivery.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: 

Narrative:  With all the AI and the COVID days behind us, have we lost the focus of personalizing learning for students in the classroom?

Segment 2: Edtech/AI Tools for Personalizing the Classroom

How can we use Edtech/AI to personalize the physical appearance of the classroom to be a more inviting place to learn?

• Interest-Driven Decor:
• Survey students about their favorite movies, games, and hobbies using tools like Google Forms or Mentimeter.
• Use the results to create themed areas, posters, or bulletin boards that reflect their interests.
• Digital Displays:
• Incorporate smart displays or projectors (e.g., Promethean boards) to showcase rotating slideshows of student artwork, photos, or inspirational quotes.
• Use Canva templates to make slides visually appealing and personalized.
• Interactive Wall Art:
• Use AR tools like QuiverVision to create augmented reality wall displays. Students can scan wall art to see animations or interact with digital layers.
• Mood Lighting:
• Integrate smart lighting systems to adjust classroom lighting based on the mood or theme of the lesson.
• Collaborative Space Design:
• Use Edtech tools like RoomSketcher to co-create the classroom layout with students. Allow them to choose...

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Episode #135: Tips and EdTech for Student Portfolios

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 135 called “Tips and EdTech for Student Portfolios”.   In this episode, we’ll explain some of the benefits of assessing students using portfolios.  We’ll be sharing why you should do them, the barriers that stop teachers from using them, and some of our favorite tips, tech and activity ideas to implement into your classroom!   This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. ISTE Philadelphia

Segment 2: Why or Why not Student Portfolio? 

Why Use Student Portfolios vs Traditional Assessments

• help your students feel proud of their achievements
• provide students with an opportunity for self-reflection
• provide a great starting point for goals setting
• increase and improve home-school communication
• provide information for evaluation
• provide information for parent-teacher conferences
• make student handover easier
• showcase the efficacy of your school programmes
• Decreased stress

Why do they get left behind?

• Very subjective to grade, Ts feel uncomfortable
• Ts fear Ss will take advantage of the freedom
• Ts question the effectiveness of the portfolio as an assessment tool (does it really work?)

Our Top Tips  

• Set goals/expectations/the focus early.  Is this for one unit of study?  The whole year?  What specific skills will it assess?  What content will it assess?  Is it to show S progress over time or just showcase S work to parents and admin?
• Decide how you will grade it.  Rubric?  Completion?  Provide this to the Ss from the beginning.
• Plan for Feedback … mechanism… when and how feedback will take place
• Consider having a another T to perform standardization checks on your grading 
• Explain to the Ss from the beginning the purpose of the portfolio.  If they know the benefits they will have more buy-in
• Provide Ss with enough edtech resources
• Class website subpage
• Wakelet
• Google Sheet List by category

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Episode #63 (18) Chrome Extensions that Teachers Should Recommend to Their Students

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Welcome back GotTechED the Podcast this is episode 63 called 18 Google Chrome Extensions for Students.  In this episode we’ll be wrapping up our GSuite series and talking about all the Google Chrome Extensions your students need to be using today.  These extensions have been broken into several categories including: productivity, video and screencasting, Picture and Annotation, audio and music, organization, and creativity.   This episode is packed with tips and ideas and is one you don’t want to miss!  Check it out.

Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the Word

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Segment 2: Google Chrome Extensions

• Productivity 
• Clockify Time Tracker
• Google Dictionary 
• Easelly:
• Video and screencasting

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Episode #113:  Books, Podcasts and Tools to Relax with This Summer

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 113 called “13 Books, Podcasts, and Tools to Relax with This Summer”   In this episode, we’re sharing the books and podcasts that we’ll be reading and listening to over summer vacation.  We’ll also take a look at some fun edtech to go along with these relaxing selections.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Summer Plans and Thank Yous

1. Summer Plans
2. Nick
3. Guise
4. Thank Yous
5. Bryon Carpenter Fresh AIr at 5
6. Listeners
7. Kyle Niemis

Segment 2:  EdBooks and EdPodcasts and Edtech Oh My

1. Books
2. Aspire to Lead by Josh Stamper
3. The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff, Jonathan Haidt
4. Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik
5. SYSK: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things  
6. Podcasts
7. Edtech   
8. Window Alt R on a PC  Shift Command 5 on a Mac
9. Polotno studio
10. Copykat.com
11. Flipp
12. Wolfram Alpha phone app
13. Whiteboard by Liveboard
14. The Atlantic...

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Episode 155: How to Start an Educational Podcast

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 155 called “How to Start an Educational Podcast”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to go about starting a podcast for you and/or your students.  In addition, we discuss creating a vision for your podcast, how to brand your podcast, shownotes, and some of the tips and tricks we use in our own process.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: Updates

Updates

1. GotTechED the Podcast is getting a new name! The Edtech Throwdown Podcast and new branding, maybe new website
2. March 12th NJECC Conference

Segment 2: How to Start Your Own Podcast       

Student Podcasting Startup Materials 

• permission slips 
• Contracts 
• interest exploration 
• content creation subtopics 

Content Proposal

• Content Proposal plan

Branding: 

• Graphics and branding.  Talk about color selection, logo design and show art.  Show some basic Canva skills.  Emphasize that this is the last step before getting into a studio to record.  Also get shared folders set up.  Teacher first must create a main class folder in Google Drive with Edit access.  Then, students make a subfolder for their podcast.  The folder is titled with their podcast show name  Within that, they must also create subfolders for each of their episodes, called Episode 1, Episode 2, etc.  Make them show folders before they move on.

Choosing Your Music:

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Episode #112: 10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the Summer

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 112 called “10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the Summer” In this episode, we’ve collected a list of edtech tools and resources that we plan on checking out over the summer. We’ll describe each tool or resource and talk about some of the ways we can see them being used in the classroom. Check it out.

Segment 1: Updates and Intro

A new era is upon us… Guise as a U7 baseball coach… know your audience and teach to their strengths

Segment 2: 10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the Summer

Nick’s 5

1. Microsoft Sway
2. Empatico
3. Synth - audio only asynchronous conversations
4. Diigo
5. SimpleShow Video Maker

Guise’s 5:

1. New Profile Pic: Cell Phone based app
2. Learn Around the World  
3. Storybird
4. Celestia
5. Project Noah

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
2. Apple Podcasts
3. Spotify
4. Google Podcasts  
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6. YouTube  

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Episode 174: Differentiation Done Right: Top EdTech Tools for Every Learner

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 174 called “Differentiation Done Right: Top EdTech Tools for Every Learner”  In this episode, we’ll revisit the world of differentiation and talk about some of our favorite edtech tools to make it happen!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

APPLE REVIEW

New YouTube Videos

Canva for Administrators YouTube Playlist

Canva Apps for Educators

Segment 1: Upcoming PD on Differentiation

Narrative:  October 14th PD day at our school.  What is differentiation? Ways to differentiate… content, product, and process.

1. Favorite differentiation strategies
2. Nick
3. Stations (1 video, 1 print, 1 with me, 1 extension)
4. Guise
5. Choose Your own note packet/support materials

Segment 2:  AI/Edtech Tools to support Differentiation in the Classroom

1. Diffit
2. Quizizz
3. Graphic organizers
4. Canva
5. Mind Maps
6. Thinglink
7. Surveys
8. Quizizz
9. Poll Everywhere
10. Educational/AI Aids
11. Khan Academy/
12. khanmingo
13. Classroom.ai
14. Stations
15. Video creation
16. ScreenPal

Edtech Throwdown

Episode 172: Student Centered Learning is NOT the Same as Universal Design for Learning 

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 172 called “Student Centered Learning is NOT the Same as Universal Design for Learning”  In this episode, we’ll talk about the similarities and differences between Student-Centered Learning and Universal Design for Learning as well as some best practices that support both teaching strategies!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: PD Reflection

Narrative:  Kyle Wagner PD Session through the Teach Better Ambassador Program called “Simple Shifts for Student Centered Environments.

• 12 Shifts to Move from Teacher-Led to Student-Centered Environments
• https://www.kylewagner.net/
• Book: The Power of Simple: Transform your school by conquering the standards, individualizing learning, and creating a community of innovators

Segment 2:  Student Centered Learning vs Universal Design for Learning     

Student-Centered Learning (SCL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are both educational approaches that aim to enhance student engagement and success, but they have different focuses and methods. Below is a comparison of their similarities and differences:

Differences:

1. Primary Focus:

• Student-Centered Learning: Focuses on student choice and autonomy. The goal is to empower students to take charge of their learning by making decisions about content, goals, and methods.

1. Goal Setting

• Universal Design for Learning: Focuses on accessibility and inclusivity. The goal is to design lessons and materials that are accessible to all students, regardless of their abilities, from the outset.

1. Strengths and Weaknesses
2. Approach to Curriculum:

• SCL: In SCL, students have significant input into the curriculum. They may choose topics of interest and set personal learning goals, leading to a more personalized learning experience.
• UDL: In UDL, the curriculum is designed with all learners in mind from the beginning. It anticipates diverse needs and provides multiple ways for students to access information, demonstrate knowledge, and stay engaged

1. Choice Board

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Episode #71: Making Students Content Creators During a Pandemic

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 71 called “Making Students Content Creators During a Pandemic”. In this episode, we’ll review some of the ways that students can be content creators in your classroom. Following that we’ll dive into some exciting tech tools that help to make this possible in a remote, hybrid, or in-person classroom. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: What does content creation look like for students?

Segment 2: Tech Tools for Content Creation

Nick - No matter what classroom environment you’re in, the key is collaboration. This list of tools allows for collaboration whether together in the classroom or separated from home.

1. WeVideo
2. Online photo collage maker 
3. Headliner.  
4. Remote for Slides  
5. Storyboard That  
6. Student podcasts
7. Audio Editor Online Audacity with Telegram
8. Sodaphonic
9. twisted wave
10. Screencastify Options - Wakelet integrates with Screencastify - your screencastify recordings can be set so they go straight to a Wakelet collection. Click “Open in Editor” and then click the blue plus sign to add multiple video clips together.
11. Pablo Extension

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

NJECC Digital Conference

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Episode #96: 14 Templates Every Teacher Can Use

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #96 called “14 Templates Every Teacher Can Use”. In this episode we’ll share 14 templates that can be edited, altered, and used for your next lesson or project. Most of our selections for this episode can be used in any subject area and with any grade level … and don’t forget to check out our show notes on gotteched.com for all template links. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: 1 Month into School, What’s going on?

Segment 2: Templates

1. Gallery Walk
2. Harry Potter Newspaper
3. Gif youtube secretType in gif before youtube url when looking at a youtube video
4. Choose your Own Adventure (Clickable Google Slides)
5. Jamboard Templates
6. Choice Boards
7. Choice Board Pyramid
8. TargetEd Learning Board
9. Mote
10. Mote Maps
11. Mote Debate
12. Mote Group Discussion
13. Prewriting Mote Template
14. Bitmoji Scenes Template
15. Digital Game Template
16. slidesmania.com
17. Digital 3x5 Index Card Template

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Episode #137: 5 Burning Edtech Questions in Education

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 137 called “5 Burning EdTech Questions in Education”. In this episode, we’ll share 5 listener questions that have come in over the past few months.  We’ll cover topics such as recruiting edtech believers, edtech coaching, AI, and the post-Covid status of education. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. ISTE
2. Theaiteacher.tips
3. Guise’s annual podcast blog coming out within the next month… any suggestions?

Segment 2:       

1. Do you guys use all the edtech tools that you mention on the show?  How do you choose which edtech tools you will incorporate into your classroom?
2. I have to imagine myself being able to use it.  Time.graphics for example
3. As tech coaches, how do you go about recruiting teachers to use edtech in classroom?  Do you have any tips for successful implementation?
4. Your natural users will find their way there anyway, no effort needed.  You may never reach the edtech ostriches.  The middle class needs to be shown specific, concrete examples.
5. All I hear about lately is AI, even your podcast has been invaded with AI,  I have such mixed feelings about AI.  What can you say to help ease my anxiousness?
6. Geoffrey Hinton quits Google to warn people about AI
7. pessimistsarchive.org
8. In your opinion, what is the state of education post covid?  Have teacher practices been changed positively or negatively?  Do you feel teachers are experiencing edtech burnout?
9. anti-tech wave among students?  Share chem class experiences
10. Hey guys, thanks for your edtech throwdown presentation at NJECC, it is always my favorite session at that conference.  Will you be presenting the same Edtech Throwdown at ISTE?  How do you choose the tools that you present?

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

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Edtech Throwdown

Episode 157: Activities to Spark Student Engagement in Your Classroom

Segment 1: Class Energy Level on E

• Overcoming the post Holiday break lull

Segment 2: 5 Activities to Spark Student Engagement in Your Classroom

• March 12th NJECC Conference
• Edtechthrowdown.com
• 5 Music Edtech Tools That Your Students Will Love
• 7 AI Edtech Tools That a Teacher Should Try in 2024
• 7 AI Prompt-making Tips for Educators

5 Ways to Spark Student Engagement

Narrative: 

• Case Study w/ Role Play
• Narrative
• Ask Questions
• Research
• Ask Questions
• Collect/Examine  the data
• Trends
• Possible Connections to Content
• Present the Case based on exploration
• NSTA
• University of Buffalo Case Studies
• Data Nuggets
• HHMI

Gamification:

• Guise Spins for Points
• Flippity.net

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Episode #73: 7 New EdTech Tools to be Thankful For

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Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 73 called “7 New EdTech Tools to be Thankful For”. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the things that we are thankful for, followed by a deep dive into some exciting new edtech tools that we’ll be testing out as 2020 draws to a close. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Thankful

Segment 2: Tech Tools that we are trying out

Guise starts

• YiNote
• Floop
• Blooket
• Classroomscreen.com 
• Typestudio 
• Ducksoup

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

Teacher’s Guide to Remote/Hybrid Learning

Guise: Do us 3 favors

1. Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
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3. Spotify
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Episode #92: 20 EdTech Tools to Start the 2021-22 School Year with www.myedtechbundle.com

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #92 called “20 EdTech Tools 21-22 School Year”. In this episode we’ll share 20 of our favorite edtech tools on the market today and talk about how we plan on using them. We’ll also share a great new way for you to try out the premium or pro versions of these tools at heavily discounted prices. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Summer Update

Guise: Taken time away from gotteched blog and youtube

We hear a lot that free trials aren’t long enough …

Nick: If you like these tools, listen to the whole episode to learn about our new project where you can get premium pro version for longer periods of time at very discounted prices.

Segment 2: 20 Edtech Tools

For more information about each of the discussed edtech tools, head over to www.myedtechbundle.com and start building your edtech toolkit today!

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

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Music Credits:

• The Degs: Shotgun...

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Episode #138: 24 Websites Teachers Should Know About Part 1

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 138 called “24 Websites Teachers Should Know About Part 1”. In this episode, we’ll share the first 12 of 24 awesome websites that teachers can use in their classrooms to help with everything from learning a new language to digital claw machines for random name selection. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Segment 1: Updates

1. ISTE
2. Theaiteacher.tips
3. Guise’s annual podcast blog coming out within the next month… any suggestions?

Segment 2:  3:00ish

1. Memrise.com
2. Learn a language freemium
3. Moreorless.io
4. Which movie costs more to make
5. Online-stopwatch.com
6. Claw machine name picker (lots of others too)
7. Classroomscreen.com
8. Lots of widgets to present during worktime
9. Questionwell
10. Uses ai to generate questions from any text.  Then you can export them to use in any of the popular edtech gaming sites
11. Mark up Hero
12. Annotate documents and visually annotate them live and collaboratively
13. Classpoint.io 
14. Integrates name pickers, stopwatch, interactive quizzes into PPT
15. Chalk.com
16. Online Lesson Planner
17. Creative fabrica
18. Freebies and affordable Club Card Subscriptions
19. Scratchgarden
20. Really funny videos for math and english (lower levels)
21. Wordwall
22. Make interactive lessons

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Episode #94: 25 Websites that Teachers Should Know About

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #94 called “25 Websites that Teachers Should Know About”.  This is part 1 of a 2 part series where we share 25 total awesome websites.  There is something for everyone on this list K-12 and across all subject areas.   This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: GotTechED Update

Segment 2: 12 Sites for Teachers to Check Out

1. Slidesmania
2. Get Epic 
3. Boost confidence with real books students love.
4. Access to thousands of high-quality books, loved by millions of kids grade 6 and under.
5. Teachertube
6. TeacherTube is a video sharing website. It is designed to allow those in the educational industry, particularly teachers, to share educational resources such as video, audio, documents, photos, groups and blogs. The site contains a mixture of classroom teaching resources and others designed for teacher training.
7. Bouncyballs.org
8. A free classroom noise level meter, monitor and management tool. Perfect if your school kids are too noisy!
9. Circuitconstructionkit
10. Gamify the way you teach circuits
11. Phet 
12. Scratchgarden
13. Elementary lessons games and brainbreaks
14. Syllables
15. Teachyourmonstertoread
16. Phonics and reading site
17. Create a monster avatar
18. Play learning games to help students learn to read
19. Art Hub For Kids
20. Direct to draw platform
21. Plagiarism Detector
22. Free 
23. NCTM Adjustable Spinner
24. Coloring Square.com
25. Color by number makes a picture while practicing math facts
26. Teacherstarter.com
27. Create more light bulb moments in your classroom.
28. Brighten up your classroom with thousands of teacher-made elementary school resources that engage your students and help them connect the dots.

Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechED

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Edtech Throwdown

Episode 168: Leveraging Social Media for Creative Classroom Projects

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 168 called “Leveraging Social Media for Creative Classroom Projects”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about how social media inspired projects can put a creative and engaging spin on a variety of classroom projects.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Segment 1: 

Narrative: What are nick and guise’s go-to social media platforms?

Having a class social media account can be a powerful motivator and a great way for some positive PR

Just so you know, Canva can be used as the edtech for ALL of these ideas, but we tried to change it up.

Segment 2:   

Project ideas:

1. Make a meme project
2. Example: Generate class rules using memes, learn new vocabulary, identify the novel using memes, describe a historical event (thanks NSTA blog!)
3. Edtech:  Just look them up, there are many.  Meme Creator, Meme Generator and Quick Meme are some to check out.
4. Gif creation
5. Example: Create a gif that models a series of exercises for certain parts of the body. Each student gets a different muscle group or body part.
6. Edtech: Canva animations
7. Edtech: Lots of video editing platforms let you download the video as a gif
8. Historical figure instagram post
9. Example: Create an instagram post that is a series of 4 (minimum) photos of your assigned figure doing something.  One of the 4 must be a “selfie” and they must all be connected to something this person MIGHT post about, were they on Insta today.
10. Edtech: Adobe Express - A great, free Canva alternative
11. Mock twitter debate
12. Example: In this project, students will participate in a mock debate as if they were on the Twitter platform (now known as X). This exercise is designed to improve writing and argumentation skills in Spanish, as well as to encourage the ability to debate respectfully in a public setting. Students will not use real Twitter but will write their posts and comments as if they were on the platform.  Debate Topic: "Should cities implement more bike lanes to encourage bicycle use?"
13. Edtech: Create a template in Google slides that has images from real X posts with the words remove.  Students insert text boxes on top of those blank spaces.
14. At home science tik tok video
15. Example: Create a 1 minute to 3 minute (tiktok times) at-home science video and explain what is going on in the caption.  For example, Slime is popular right now.  Make the slime, film it, write a brief caption that explains the...