Unconventional Uses for EdTech Tools

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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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 

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