Edtech Throwdown 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 Bette...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Edtech Throwdown 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 ...
Mar 25, 2024•55 min
Edtech Throwdown Episode 159: EdTech March Madness: 16 Top Tools Compete for Glory Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown this is episode 159 called “EdTech March Madness: 16 Top Tools Compete for Glory”. In this episode, we’ll talk about this year’s edtech march bracket - a competition that collects 16 of today’s top edtech tools and pits them against one another in an exciting online competition! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1: Narrative: Catching up with Kyle...
Mar 11, 2024•42 min
Edtech Throwdown Episode 158: 6 Ways Edtech Can Save a Lesson Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown this is episode 158 called “6 Ways Edtech Can Save a Lesson”. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 different edtech tools that you can sprinkle into any lesson that might need some saving! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1: Instagram Parenting Nick tries a snow day activity with Sylvia that fails dramatically. Instagram parenting activities Frozen cupcake molds with ...
Feb 26, 2024•56 min
Edtech Throwdown Episode 157: Activities to Spark Student Engagement in Your Classroom Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown this is episode 157 called “Activities that Spark Student Engagement in Your Classroom”. In this episode, we’ll talk about 5 different teaching practices that can help keep students excited, motivated, and last but not least, learning! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1: Class Energy Level on E Overcoming the post Holiday break lull Segment 2...
Feb 12, 2024•47 min
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 option...
Jan 29, 2024•48 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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...
Jan 16, 2024•54 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 12 Days of edtech coming back for year 3 Follow along on our YouTube Channel March 12th NJECC Conference...
Jan 01, 2024•33 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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...
Dec 19, 2023•37 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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, che...
Dec 04, 2023•56 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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: ...
Nov 21, 2023•42 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 ...
Nov 06, 2023•41 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode 149: Edtech Tool Collection, Tips, and Tricks (One Best Things) Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 149 called “Edtech Tool Collection, Tips, and Tricks (One Best Things)”. In this episode, we’ll unpack some of our favorite resources and ideas from a recent social media collaboration from Quizizz called “One Best Thing”. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1: Updates Quizizz Online PD https://twitter.com/KyleNiemis...
Oct 23, 2023•34 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 an...
Oct 10, 2023•37 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 Flip...
Sep 25, 2023•38 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #146: 6 Exciting Ideas for Student Video Projects Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 146 called “6 Exciting Ideas for Student Video Projects”. In this episode, we’ll talk all about video creation and ideas to make it awesome again. Specifically we’ve got 6 amazing ideas for student video projects and even a bonus idea for tech coaches. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1: Updates School is in session! BONUS IDEA...
Sep 11, 2023•33 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 Thedeepv...
Aug 28, 2023•37 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 summe...
Aug 14, 2023•53 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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: Upda...
Jul 31, 2023•52 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #142: 5 Tips for Maintaining High Expectations in Your Classroom Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 142 called “5 Tips for Maintaining High Expectations in Your Classroom”. In this episode, we’ll share 5 tips that will get you thinking about high expectations and the best ways to keep them elevated, in a sustainable way. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: Updates Happy summer break! Prepping for Canva training...
Jul 17, 2023•49 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 ...
Jul 03, 2023•35 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #140 Summer Podcasts, Reading, and Edtech to Try Out Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 140 called “Shownotes Summer PD, Reading, and Edtech to Try Out.” In this episode, we’ll share our summer time list of podcasts, books and edtech that we plan on learning about during our newly found free time. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: Updates ISTE The #Edtech Throwdown: Personalized Learning Edition Monday, June ...
Jun 19, 2023•53 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 ISTE The #Edtech Throwdown: Personalized Le...
Jun 05, 2023•40 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 ISTE Theait...
May 22, 2023•40 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 ISTE Theaiteacher.tips G...
May 08, 2023•46 min
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #136: 23 Websites that Teachers Should Know About Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 136 called “23 Websites Teachers Should Know About”. In this episode, we’ll share 23 unique and exciting websites that can be used by teachers and students for a wide variety of classroom activities. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: Updates ISTE Philadelphia TheAITeacher.tips and The AI Teacher Podcast Segment 2: 23 Websites...
Apr 24, 2023•58 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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,...
Apr 10, 2023•50 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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 GotTechEd passes 100k downloads ISTE Philadelphia Segment 2: 15 Canva Activities Templates ...
Mar 27, 2023•47 min
GotTechED the Podcast 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:...
Mar 13, 2023•53 min