Edtech Throwdown

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...

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 sha...

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 i...

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, Gui...

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 f...

GotTechED Episode 15:  New Teacher Tips, Homework?, & 21st Century Pen Pals Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick share their thoughts on work-life balance for new teachers.  After a teachers inquiry, they discuss the value of homework in modern education. They also take a look at the concept of 21st-century pen-pals in the classroom.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue...

GotTechED Episode #14: Student-Centered Learning: Methods of Best Practice Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick discuss student-centered strategies that every teacher should know.  After a teachers inquiry, they explain the difference between gamification and game-based learning. They also take a look at social media and some creative ways that it can be used in the cl...

GotTechED Episode 13: Making the Switch from Traditional to Student-Centered Teaching Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick discuss the evolution, meaning, and values of student-centered learning in education.  Nick tries to stump Guise in an educational edition of Two Truths and a Lie. They also take a look at the implementation of portfolios in the classroom. Finally,...

GotTechED Episode 12: Getting Ready for the 2018-2019 School Year Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick give some simple, practical tips for new teachers.  After a teacher’s inquiry, they review some of their favorite ways to use Google Slides. They also take a look at better methods for starting the school year in the most engaging ways possible.  Finally, Guise and Ni...

GotTechED Episode 11: Technology that Motivates the Unmotivated Student In this episode, Guise and Nick sit down with Josh Holland to talk about gamification technology that can motivate the unmotivated students.  They talk about some recent game-changing news in the realm of education. Then Guise and Nick share some free upcoming professional development opportunities that you won’t want to miss...

GotTechED Episode 10 Resources for the Summer Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about upcoming summer professional development opportunities.  They talk about edtech resources that they want to check out.  They will also give you a list of books, podcasts, and websites that can help you get ideas to try for next school year! Technology Projects to Explore this...

GotTechED Episode 9: State Testing and Battling Senioritis In this episode,  Guise and Nick talk about state testing and then share clever ideas to prevent senioritis from taking over your classroom. Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the tech-tool category of “Tech Coach Favorites” in their Tech Battle Royale! What Needs to be said about State Testing Clever Ways Teachers can Combat Senioritis...

GotTechED Episode #8: Google Docs, AR and VR, Oh My!!! Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about their favorite uses of Google Docs, trends in education that might surprise you, and all thing Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).  Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the tech-tool category of “Photo Annotation and Presentation” in their Tech Battle Roy...

GotTechED Episode 7: Competency-Based Grading and the Technology Integration Matrix In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about competency-based grading and standards-based grading.  They talk about the Technology Integration Matrix as a possible replacement for the SAMR Model. After a teacher’s inquiry, they explore the differences between standards-based grading and competency-based learning.  Fi...

GotTechED Episode 6: Snow (Make-up) Days Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick debate whether E-Learning is a viable way for districts to make up snow days.  They talk about the different ways that teachers can personalize learning for their students. After a teacher’s inquiry, Guise and Nick talk about the characteristics of quality edtech. Finally, they argue within t...

GotTechED Episode #4: Prepare, Respect, Compete Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about the biggest misconceptions regarding the one-to-one classroom.  After a teacher’s inquiry, they explore the topic of active learning through the use of hyperdocs. Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the category of “Research” in their fourth Tech Battle Royale!  Enhance you...

In today’s episode, Nick and Guise discuss the best ways to achieve maximum creativity and productivity. Learn about fantastic applications of Google Sites that engage students with mixed media integration.  After a listener request, they examine ways that technology can enhance discussion-based lessons.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the category of “Classroom Management” in their th...

GotTechED Episode 2: Has Anyone Seen My Stapler Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about classroom management with edtech tools in the 1:1 classroom.  After a teacher’s inquiry, they discuss some guidelines for accountability and classroom management in the ever-popular Kahoot assessment tool. Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the category of “Art and Music”...

GotTechED Episode #1: Starting From the Beginning In this episode, get to know Eric Guise and Nick Johnson as they talk about solutions to overcome edtech barriers when building a flipped classroom! They discuss various screencasting and video editing tools that help flip your classroom.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the category of “Extensions” in their first-ever Tech Battle Royale! Intr...