Edtech Throwdown

Edtech Throwdown Episode 225:  5 Fresh Projects to Beat Student Fatigue Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 225 called 5 Fresh Projects to Beat Student Fatigue. In this episode, we’ll tackle one of the negative side effects of project-based curricula - students doing the same projects over and over.  Listen in for 5 new project ideas that your students definitely have never...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 224: Using AI Video Creation Tools to Send Student Engagement Soaring Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 224 called Using AI Video Creation Tools to Send Student Engagement Soaring. In this episode, we’ll discuss how educators can leverage AI video creation tools to engage students. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, Check it out. Segment 1: What...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 223:  Survey Says! The Top 5 AI Power Moves for Teachers Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 223 called Survey Says! The Top 5 AI Power Moves for Teachers. In this episode, we’re putting 100 educators on the board to reveal the game-changing ways teachers are using artificial intelligence to personalize learning, crush admin work, and transform the classr...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 222: 6 Strategies for Battling Student Apathy Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 222 called 6 Strategies for Battling Student Apathy.   In this episode we’ll discuss the hot topic of student apathy, whether or not we think this is real, and how to battle it.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, Check it out. Segment 1: There is lot...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 221: 10 Tools for Specialized AI and Productivity Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 221 called 10 Tools for Specialized AI and Productivity.   In this episode we’ll be talking edtech tools as we bring you a list of some atypical AI platforms that might not otherwise come up for educators.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss. ...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 220: 8 Lesson Ideas Inspired by Video Games Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 220 called 8 Lesson Ideas Inspired by Video Games.   In this episode we’ll break down some ways that you can leverage video games for creative lesson ideas.  This can be a fun way to make your class more engaging and encourage student buy-in.  This is another e...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 219: 10 Edtech Tools for Study Skills and Problem Solving Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 219 called 10 Edtech Tools for Study Skills and Problem Solving.   In this episode we’ll be talking about a list of edtech tools that is all about the elusive beast called increasing student study skills.  Check out this unique list and see if somethin...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 218: 12 Months of Impact: The Ultimate Student Engagement Roadmap  Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 218 called 12 Months of Impact: The Ultimate Student Engagement Roadmap.   In this episode we’ll talk about heritage and awareness month celebrations as the driving force behind meaningful and engaging lessons.  Make your projects timely...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 216: (More) Awesome Edtech for the Summer Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 216 called (More) Awesome Edtech for the Summer.  Every year when school ends we publish an episode where Guise and I share what we’ll be reading, listening to, and exploring over the summer break. 216 is that episode and this is another you don’t want to miss, check it ou...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 215: Streamlining the Classroom - Top Content Creation and Search Tools for Educators Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 215 called Streamlining the Classroom - Top Content Creation and Search Tools for Educators.   It’s been a while so in this episode we’ll be talking edtech tools as we bring you a list of some of our favorites for content creatio...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 214: Ditch That Chromebook (no affiliation with Matt Miller) Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 214 called Ditch that Chromebook.   In this episode we’ll talk about several current issues in the edtech world all centered around technology, the role it serves, and to what extent it belongs in schools.  This is another episode you don’t want to...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 213: Designing Lessons Based on Cognitive Science with Dave Snyder Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 213 called Designing Lessons Based on Cognitive Science with Dave Snyder.   In this episode we’ll talk with Mr. Dave Snyder about current research in cognitive science and how it has shaped his lessons and the overall classroom experience for his s...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 212: AI Uses in the Classroom from NJECC 2026 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 212 called AI Uses in the Classroom from NJECC 2026.   In this episode we’ll share 4 ways that AI can be used to support student learning.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1: Vanguard NJ Districts AI Meetings  Segme...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 211: NJECC Showdown 2026 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 211 called NJECC Showdown 2026. Guise and I have each selected 6 of our favorite tools for the classroom. Listen in to learn about what they are, why we like them, and how they might advance your practice! This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1: This year’s NJECC was...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 210: AI Prompt Writing for Educators Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 210 called “AI Prompt Writing for Educators.”  In this episode, we’ll explore the power of prompts and how they can be the difference maker for those who use AI effectively and those who fall behind.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segm...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 209: 10 Fun AI Tools to Try in 2026 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 209 called “10 Fun AI Tools to Try in 2026”  In this episode, we’ll explore the lighthearted side of AI as we examine some silly AI tools and uses that are guaranteed to make you and your students smile.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. S...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 208: 10 Canva Apps for Teachers in 2026 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 208 called “10 (More) Canva Apps for Teachers”  In this episode, we’ll revisit the exciting world of canva apps and deliver some old favorites as well as some exciting new finds.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1:  Lunch...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 207: Tips and Tricks for 2026: Chrome and Gmail Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 207 called “Tips and Tricks for 2026: Chrome and Gmail”  In this episode, we’ll talk about some of our favorite tips for surfing the web with chrome and sending or receiving emails in Gmail.  Hopefully these hacks can help make your day a little easier.  Th...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 206: Google Vids vs Canva Video and WeVideo Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 206 called “Google Vids vs Canva Video and WeVideo”  In this episode, we’ll talk about a new-ish Google app called Google Vids and how it stacks up against other popular classroom video creation tools.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 205: Edtech Resolutions for 2026 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 205 called “Edtech Resolutions for 2026”  In this episode, we’ll talk about our edtech tips and edtech tools that we&...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 204: Edtech Wrapped Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 204 called “Edtech Wrapped”  In this episode, we’ll talk about our version of spotify wrapped to take a look back at our edtech year in review.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1:  Narrative :  Guise, do you know what Spotify Wrapped is...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 203 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 203 called Tech or Treat: 8 (More) Edtech Tools for the Classroom Teacher (Part 3).  In this episode, we will continue exploring a new list of edtech tools that can enhance, engage, and save time.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Nicks Firstfive : The First Five is a free dai...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 202 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 202 called Tech or Treat: 8 (More) Edtech Tools for the Classroom Teacher (Part 2).  In this episode, we will continue exploring a new list of edtech tools that can enhance, engage, and save time.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. NIck’s  UniqLearn (Coming Soon) Creates a...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 201: Tech or Treat: 8 Edtech Tools for the Classroom Teacher (Part 1)  Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 201 called Tech or Treat: 8 Edtech Tools for the Classroom Teacher (Part 1).  In this episode, we will go edtech trick or treating with a new list of edtech tools that can enhance, engage, and save time.  This is another episode you d...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 200: Is Google Gemini the Ultimate Educational AI? Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 200 called Is Google Gemini the Ultimate Educational AI?  In this episode, we will discuss the good and the bad of Google Gemini as we try to answer the question - is this the ultimate educational AI tool?  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, chec...