Episode #44: Essential EdTech for Your Outdoor Classroom In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: Outdoor Classrooms: What are they and why should you have one? EdTech for the Outdoor Classroom Lesson ideas that infused edtech with your Outdoor 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! Segment 1: What is an outdoor classroom, what are some common features, and ...
Oct 21, 2019•39 min
In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: Characteristics of Good Virtual Professional Development Virtual Professional Development Ideas ISTE Presentation Application Google Innovator Application Process 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: Welcome Joe and Cara What do you do? Path to get there… Moved the GI and ISTE experience into the intro… Cara Intro ...
Oct 07, 2019•45 min
Episode #42 Title 20 ways to use Google Sites in the 1:1 Classroom In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: Google Sites for teacher use Google Sites for the Student-Centered 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! Segment 1: How to get organized as a teacher? Segment 2: 10 Ways for Teachers to Use Google Sites Segment 3: 10 Google Sites Projects for the Stud...
Sep 23, 2019•47 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #41 – 30 EdTech Resources for the New School Year Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast … this is episode 41 called “30 EdTech Resources for the New School Year”. In this episode, Nick and I have curated 30 of our favorite resources to jump start the new school year. We’ve each selected our favorite teacher blogs, Edtech Tools, and educational podcasts. This is our GotTechED Awards Episode…get excited this is one show you don’t want to miss! In this episode of GotTe...
Sep 10, 2019•52 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #40 TargetED Learning: A Standards-Based Grading Tool that All Teachers Must Have In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: What is TargetED Learning? Choice-Boards EdTech Tools to support Research, Formative Assessment, and Summative Assessments 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: What is Standards-Based Learning? Problems T...
Aug 27, 2019•36 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #39 – 15 Presentation Project Ideas and the EdTech Tools that Support Them In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: The benefits of student presentations EdTech Tools that enhance presentations Student Presentation Project Ideas 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: Why use student presentations in your classroom? Students sho...
Aug 13, 2019•41 min
In this BONUS episode, Nick and Guise interview a few members of the WURRLYedu team. WURRLYedu is a music education platform that offers culturally relevant content and interactive digital tools to make music education fun, effective and affordable. For teachers, WURRLYedu offers a web portal with a personalized curriculum builder that is supported by thousands of lesson plans, an extensive music catalog, and a library of video tips from Grammy Award-Winning Artists. Our Teacher Content Platform...
Jul 29, 2019•21 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #38: 8 Classroom Projects With Music Technology In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: 10 Benefits of Integrating Music into the classroom Music-Based EdTech and Projects to go with them A Sneak-peak into the EdTech tool WURRLYedu 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: 10 Benefits of Integrating Music in the Classroom Segment...
Jul 29, 2019•27 min
GotTechED Episode 37: In this episode, we’ll explore some of the benefits that audio recordings can bring to a student-centered classroom. We describe 10 specific project ideas that you can bring to your classroom that involve audio recordings AND give you the edtech you’ll need to make those projects a reality. General benefits of audio recording in student-centered classrooms Helps students with difficulty brainstorming “Safe” way to practice new learning/vocablulary for self-assessment – stud...
Jul 16, 2019•39 min
In this episode, Nick and Guise talk about their favorite take-a-ways from the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia. They review the latest improvements to their favorite edtech tools as well as introduce a few new tools. GotTechED Episode 36: Flipgrid Updates Shorts Wakelet Integration Pals Immersive Reader Smaller changes: Rearrange videos Mass action download Google Updates 2. Google Forms Now has the ability to copy questions from quiz to quiz Applications Google Expedition feature Summer 2019 av...
Jul 01, 2019•33 min
In this episode Nick and I talk about 50 Chrome Extensions for the Student-Centered Classroom that spans over six categories including Creativity, Curation, Feedback, Personalization, Presentation, and Productivity. 1 Canva Use graphic templates to create a professional product in a short amount of time Creativity 2 Colorzilla Advanced Eyedropper, Color Picker, Gradient Generator and other colorful goodies Creativity 3 Pablo Add text to pictures or find a picture to match your favorite quote in ...
Jun 17, 2019•52 min
This is episode 34 called “4 Inexpensive Ways to Grow as a Teacher over the Summer”. In this episode Guise and I talk about PD that teachers can attend from home, local conferences and edcamps that you can check out in person, online certifications to pursue at your leisure, and our top 4 reading list.” Segment 1: Free Professional Development From Home Strobel Summit #StrobelSummit 7/7-7/26 Teach w/ Tech Conference #TWTCON2019 7/22-7/24 Cue Ditch Summit #DitchSummit 7/29-8/4 Hive Summit #HiveSu...
Jun 03, 2019•33 min
In this episode, Guise and I welcome Andrew Paull onto the show as we dive deep into Passion Projects and their implementation in your classroom. We’ll also review our Top 7 reasons for incorporating passion projects and close the show by putting Andy on the GotTechED Hot Seat. Check it out! Segment 1: Andrew Paull and Passion Project Segment 2: Top 7 Reasons to Incorporate Passion Projects Segment 3: Andrew Paull on the GotTechED Hotseat Got to Extension(s) Favorite edtech resources Favorite ed...
May 20, 2019•35 min
In this episode, Guise and I explore the power of screencasting for student projects and teacher efficiency, taking a look at our favorite tools and project ideas. We also share some Chrome Shortcuts that are sure to make your screen time more productive. Check it out … Segment 1: Screencasting 101 What is it? Best Screencasting Tools Enhancing Your Screencast Project Ideas Segment 2: Chrome Shortcut Keys Nicks Picks Guises Picks Segment 3: Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchiv...
May 08, 2019•32 min
In this episode, Guise and Nick dive deep into the foundational building blocks of student-centered classrooms and the changing roles of teacher and student. We also take a look at 24 new tech tools that help make your personalized learning environment a reality. Stay tuned because this is one episode you don’t want to miss … Segment 1: Defining Student-Centered Learning Define Roles Pros/Cons What does the student-centered classroom look like? Segment 2: Student-Centered Best Practices Project-...
Apr 22, 2019•41 min
In this episode, Guise and I welcome the 2019 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year, Jen Skomial. Jen talks about her recent win as state teacher of the year and shares her expert advice on student-centered learning. Next, we make Jen compete against Guise in another game of two truths and lie. Finally, Guise and I discuss innovative choice boards as a highly effective way to differentiate a classroom. Segment 1: Project-Based Learning and Choice Boards with Jennifer Skomial Jennifer on Social Me...
Apr 08, 2019•46 min
In Episode 29 of GotTechED the Podcast, Nick and Guise invite EdTech Guru Jeff Losch onto the show to participate in the first-ever EdTech Fantasy Draft. Each person drafts 7 EdTech Tools that will be useful in their student-centered classroom! To get the complete breakdown and descriptions of all 41 EdTech Tools Click Here! In fantasy sports drafts, participants draft players to fill positions on a team. For example, in a baseball fantasy draft, the managers (participants) draft Major League ba...
Mar 25, 2019•55 min
In this episode, Guise and Nick welcome Dan Gallagher in to talk about Feedback and Collaboration with Edjinotes. Next, Guise and Nick put Dan on the GotTechED Hotseat to learn about his favorite EdTech resources. Finally, Nick and Guise share #edtech tools that they use to provide near-instant feedback to their students. GotTechED Episode 28: Using Edjinotes for Student Collaboration and Feedback w/ Dan Gallagher Segment 1: Would the real Dan Gallagher Please Stand Up? Dan social media Twitter:...
Mar 10, 2019•47 min
In this episode, we compare Microsoft Teams vs. Google Classroom, share some edtech mash-ups: different ways that apps, extensions, and websites can be combined in interesting ways for your classroom, and we put Nick on the GotTechED HotSeat. GotTechED Episode 27: Microsoft Teams vs Google Classroom: You Decide Segment 1: Microsoft Teams vs. Google Classroom – What’s Best for your School? Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams OneNote Class Notebooks Microsoft Stream Flipgrid Google Classroom Google Cl...
Feb 25, 2019•45 min
In this episode, Guise and Nick welcome technology guru Richard Smith onto the podcast to talk about Project-Based Learning. Richard shares his secrets for implementing Project-Based Learning projects into his daily classroom. Next, Richard participates in the first GotTechED Hoteseat, where he is asked to reveal his favorite #edtech resources. Finally, Nick and Guise share a hidden gem function of Google Docs and Google Slides. GotTechED Episode 26: Project-Based Learning from Idea to Implement...
Feb 12, 2019•46 min
In this episode, Guise and Nick welcome Karen Lucci and David Sherwin to talk about effective methods for implementing real-life problems (Student-Centered Learning) into the classroom. Karen shares her experiences with case-studies and the HHMI platform. David shares his recent experiences implementing student podcasting into his lessons. Finally, Nick and Guise share 10 uses of Google Drawings that you can implement in your classrooms. GotTechED Episode 25: Effective, Yet Simple Methods of Int...
Jan 28, 2019•45 min
Episode 24: Is a Genius Hour a Genius Idea In this episode, we reflect on the #njecc2019 conference. We talk about Genius Hour and how teachers can implement a Genius Hour into their curriculum. Presenting at NJECC #NJECC2019 Genius Hour Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Other Relatable GotTechE...
Jan 15, 2019•26 min
GotTechED Episode 23: EdTech Bonanza In this episode, Guise and Nick share their #edtech holiday wishlist and discuss each other’s New Years Resolutions. They also take at the top 3 edtech they’re most excited about using in 2019. Finally, Guise and Nick announce their acceptance as presenters at this year’s ISTE Conference in Philadelphia. EdTech Holiday Wishlist Zoom6 Recorder Audio-Technica 2005 EdTech New Year Resolutions Top 3 EdTech Tools for 2019 Extensions: Insert Learning ( @InsertLearn...
Jan 01, 2019•33 min
Episode 22: The Art of Questioning, Preservice Teachers, & Leadership Characteristics Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick discuss the art of teacher questioning after a teacher inquiry. They share their experiences after some recent college visits with Rutgers and Rider University students. They also take a look at the Teacher of the Year programs and discuss their importance. Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite edtech for formative assessment. Tea...
Dec 17, 2018•45 min
GotTechED Episode 21: Interview with Kyle Niemis: Co-creator of ClassroomQ Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick interview Kyle Niemis, co-creator of ClassroomQ, an exciting new way to manage students questions during class. After a teacher inquiry, they discuss an educational model known as Universal Design for Learning (UDL). They also try out a new challenge called “EdTech Hotseat”, where Nick and Kyle give their opinions on various topics while Guise selects a win...
Dec 03, 2018•32 min
GotTechED Episode 20: Quarter 1 Grading Tips, Pop Culture Lessons, and Being Thankful! Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick share the most effective edtech for faster grading. After a teacher inquiry, they discuss some ways that pop culture can be used to enhance learning. In the spirit of the holidays, they also share some of the things they’re most thankful about in education today. Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite newly discovered tech. Top Tips f...
Nov 17, 2018•39 min
GotTechED Episode 19: Professional Learning Community’s (PLC’s) vs. Professional Learning Networks (PLN’s), & Teacher Conventions vs. Edcamps Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick compare Professional Learning Communities to Professional Learning Networks. Next, they discuss some of the differences between traditional teacher conventions and edcamps. Nick shares some surprising educational statistics while Guise gives his opinions on each one. Finally, Guise and N...
Nov 05, 2018•44 min
GotTechED Episode 18: STEM Misconceptions, 21st Century Mindset, and Teachers as Leaders Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the most common ways that teachers misunderstand STEM education. After a teachers inquiry, they discuss 21st century teaching via “The 4 C’s”. They also take a look at the important role of teacher leaders and how to foster a climate in your school. Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite tech for saving money! STEM Misconce...
Oct 22, 2018•40 min
GotTechED Episode 17: The Rise of Second Chance Learning Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the educational trend of assessment retakes through “second-chance learning”. After a teachers inquiry, they discuss how room escapes can be incorporated into the classroom. They also take a look at a unique style of presentations known as “Pechakucha”. Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite organizational tech tools. Everything You Need to Know about Sec...
Oct 08, 2018•42 min
GotTechED Episode 16: Teaching Creatively with EdTech Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the benefits of teaching creatively. After a teachers inquiry, they discuss the role of an educational tech coach from multiple perspectives. They also take a look at badge systems as a motivational tool for teaching teachers. Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite tech tools to maximize creativity. Transform Your Teaching with Creativity Teacher Question: U...
Sep 24, 2018•39 min
