Edtech Throwdown

Edtech Throwdown Episode 167: The Great Debate 12 Teaching Strategies and Their Place in Education (Part 2) Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 167 called “The Great Debate 12 Teaching Strategies and Their Place in Education (ParT 2)”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about the current teacher practices and whether they are still relevant in education! This is another episode yo...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 166:  The Great Debate 12 Teaching Strategies and Their Place in Education Part 1 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 166 called “ The Great Debate 12 Teaching Strategies and Their Place in Education Part 1   ”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about the resources that we’ll be exploring while on this year’s summer vacation! This is another epi...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 165: Edtech Resources for the Summer Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 165 called “Edtech Resources for the Summer”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about the resources that we’ll be exploring while on this year’s summer vacation! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1:  Narrative:  Summer time talk Segment 2...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 164: How to Combat AI Misuse in Your Classroom Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 164 called “How to Combat AI Misuse in Your Classroom”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about how to plan your classroom with a positive and pro-active approach to AI use! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1:  Narrative:  Teac...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 163: Fun with Digital Field Trips Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 163 called “Fun with Digital Field Trips”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about some of our favorite options for fun and engaging virtual field trips.  Time and money is always tight when it comes to education, and these resources can help bring some adventure to your classroom!...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 162:  Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 162 called “The Edtech Throwdown: Edtech tools Tips and Tricks”.  In this episode, we’ll share our famous edtech throwdown where Guise and I compete for edtech glory.  Who has the better tools, tips and tricks?  Listen in and decide for yourself! This is another episode you don’t want to miss,...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 161: The Edtech Throwdown: AI Edition Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 161 called “The Edtech Throwdown: AI Edition”.  In this episode, we’ll share our famous edtech throwdown where Guise and I compete for AI edtech glory.  Who has the better tools?  Listen in and decide for yourself! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 160: 7 Awesome AI-Powered EdTech Tools Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 160 called “7 Awesome AI-Powered EdTech Tools”.  In this episode, we’ll update everyone on where we are at in our 2024 edtech march madness bracket and examine 7 awesome AI powered edtech tools! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1:  Nar...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 159: EdTech March Madness: 16 Top Tools Compete for Glory Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown this is episode 159 called “EdTech March Madness: 16 Top Tools Compete for Glory”. In this episode, we’ll talk about this year’s edtech march bracket - a competition that collects 16 of today’s top edtech tools and pits them against one another in an exciting online competition!...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 158: 6 Ways Edtech Can Save a Lesson Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown this is episode 158 called “6 Ways Edtech Can Save a Lesson”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 different edtech tools that you can sprinkle into any lesson that might need some saving! This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1: Instagram Parenting Nick tries a snow d...

Edtech Throwdown Episode 157: Activities to Spark Student Engagement in Your Classroom Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown this is episode 157 called “Activities that Spark Student Engagement in Your Classroom”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about 5 different teaching practices that can help keep students excited, motivated, and last but not least, learning! This is another episode you don’t want to mi...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode 156: How to Start an Educational Podcast: Equipment, Hardware, Publishing, and Social Media  Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 156 called “How to Start an Educational Podcast Part 2”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to go about starting a podcast for you and/or your students with a focus on the hardware and softwa...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode 155: How to Start an Educational Podcast Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 155 called “How to Start an Educational Podcast”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to go about starting a podcast for you and/or your students.  In addition, we discuss creating a vision for your podcast, how to brand your podcast, shownotes...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode 154: 11 Edtech Tools and Websites to Try in 2024 Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 154 called “11 Edtech Tools and Websites to Try in 2024”. In this episode, we’ll provide you with our most recent mega-list of fun and new edtech tools to check out in 2024. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it ou...

GotTechED the Podcast      Episode 153: How to Build your edtech tool kit for your Students Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 153 called “How to Build an Edtech Toolkit for Your Students”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to find the edtech tools that are best for your students when working in the classroom.  In a world where there are so many...

GotTechED the Podcast      Episode 152: How to Build your edtech tool kit Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 152 called “How to Build Your Edtech Toolkit”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to go about finding the edtech tools that are best for you, your students, and your life.  In a world where there are so many choices for educational technol...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode 151: Using AI to Assess Student Writing Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 151 called “Using AI to Assess Student Writing”. In this episode, we’ll unpack one of the most valuable things that AI can do for a teacher - providing feedback on student writing.  As you all know this is a very time intensive task that can be ma...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode #150: Edtech Appsmashes, Templates, and Gamification Tools to Spark Creativity within the Classroom Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 150 called “Edtech Appsmashes, Templates, and Gamification Tools to Spark Creativity within the Classroom”. In this episode, we are excited to speak with master teacher and tech coach Dana Hel...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode 149: Edtech Tool Collection, Tips, and Tricks (One Best Things) Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 149 called “Edtech Tool Collection, Tips, and Tricks (One Best Things)”. In this episode, we’ll unpack some of our favorite resources and ideas from a recent social media collaboration from Quizizz called “One Best Thing”. ...

GotTechED the Podcast      Episode #148: 6 Edtech Tools for Fast and Easy Differentiation Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 148 called “6 Edtech Tools for Fast and Easy Differentiation”. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 of our favorite sites that actually make it possible to differentiate your classroom materials.  In a bonus intro segment, we’ll als...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode #147: Is Blended Learning Still Relevant  Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 147 called “Is Blended Learning Still Relevant”. In this episode, we’ll talk all about the relevance of  Blended Learning and some activities to try in your Blended Learning Classrooms. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode #146: 6 Exciting Ideas for Student Video Projects Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 146 called “6 Exciting Ideas for Student Video Projects”. In this episode, we’ll talk all about video creation and ideas to make it awesome again. Specifically we’ve got 6 amazing ideas for student video projects and even a bonus idea fo...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode #145: 10 Must Have Resources For Teachers for the 2023-2024 School Year Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 145 called “10 Must Have Resources For Teachers for the 2023-2024 School Year”. In this episode, we’ll share 10 exciting edtech tools that deserve a place in your edtech toolbox. This is another episode you don’t wa...

GotTechED the Podcast     Episode #144: 20 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Teachers Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 144 called “20 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Teachers”. In this episode, we’ll share 20 of our favorite chrome extensions for educators.  We’ve got some old favorites and some new inductees so make sure you don’t start the school year...

GotTechED the Podcast      Episode #143: Edtech Tools and Updates for the Start of the School Year Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 143 called “Edtech Tools and Updates for the Start of the School Year”. In this episode, we’ll check out some of our favorite new edtech tools and some updates to some old favorites.  We’re sharing some of our favorite edt...