House of #EdTech

Join Chris Nesi, an educator and edtech enthusiast, as he explores innovative educational tools, teaching strategies, and technology trends. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your edtech journey, House of #EdTech has something for everyone.

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Canva Create 2025 - What's New for Educators? - HoET261

In this exciting crossover episode, Chris Nesi teams up with Leena Marie Saleh (The EdTech Guru) for a detailed look into Canva’s latest educational innovations unveiled during Canva Create 2025 . Whether you’re a teacher, instructional coach, or tech integrator, this episode is packed with transformative features and real classroom applications. Featured Topic: Canva Create 2025 Key Themes and Highlights: Canva Sheets: The Spreadsheet Reimagined A powerful new addition to the Canva suite—Canva ...

Apr 10, 2025•55 min•Ep. 261

Empowering Young Minds: AI in the Elementary Classroom - HoET260

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education, but when we think about AI in the classroom, we often picture high school or college students using it for research, coding, or content creation. But what about elementary school? Can AI be a valuable tool for our youngest learners? In Episode 260 of House of #EdTech, I sit down with Dan Gallagher , an experienced ed tech coach, to explore how AI can be integrated into elementary education. We dive into the best tools, practical application...

Mar 31, 2025•50 min•Ep. 260

Leveling Up Learning: Gamification in Education - HoET259

In this episode of House of #EdTech, I discuss the what, why, and how of gamification in education! By incorporating game design elements into your teaching, you can boost student motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes—all while making lessons more interactive and fun! Segment 1: What is Gamification in Education? Definition of gamification and how it differs from game-based learning The psychology behind gamification: motivation, engagement, and dopamine Why gamification works in both K-...

Mar 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 259