Edtech Throwdown

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...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 199: Edtech Smorgasboard: 8 Cool Websites for Teachers Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 199 called Edtech Smorgasboard: 8 Cool Websites for Teachers.  In this episode, we have collected a grab-bag of intriguing websites for educators of all kinds.  Will one of these be your next digital rabbit hole?  Probably!  But there is only on...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 198: Educators as AI Guides: Crafting Resources for Families and Communities Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 198 called Educators as AI Guides: Crafting Resources for Families and Communities.  In this episode, we will walk through a step by step process that educators can follow for creating AI resources that are not just for staff and students...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 197: 10 Low-Tech Ways to Refocus Students Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 197 called 10 Low-Tech Ways to Refocus Students. In this episode, we will talk about 10 low-tech or no-tech ideas for brain breaks, mindful moments, whatever you call them, you’ll learn some cool ways to refocus students in your classroom. This is another episode you d...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 196: Classroom Activities for the Beginning of School Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 196: Classroom Activities for the Beginning of School.  In this episode, we will share 8 new and improved ideas for starting off the school year in the most fun, positive and student centered way possible.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, c...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 195: Rethinking Research: Teaching Inquiry and Integrity in the Age of AI Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 195 called Rethinking Research: Teaching Inquiry and Integrity in the Age of AI.  In this episode, we will explore how the role of a teacher must change now that AI is becoming integrated in all aspects of our lives.  Specifically, we’l...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 194: Tech That Teaches: Hardware We Actually Love Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 194 called Tech That Teaches: Hardware We Actually Love.  In this episode, we will go over the hardware that allows our classrooms and offices to run smoothly and efficiently.  Save time, headaches, and hopefully some money!  This is another episode you d...

 Edtech Throwdown Episode 193: Check This Edtech Out Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 193 called Check This Edtech Out.  In this episode, we’ll share some edtech tools that we would use to create a specific activity for a specific purpose in our classroom.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1:  Segment 2:   3:50 into...