Edtech Throwdown

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #118: Top 5 EdTech Tips for the New School Year Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 118 called “Top 5 Tips for the New School Year”   In this episode, we’ll each give our top 5 pieces of advice for new teachers and then again for returning teachers.  We’ll also call out our favorite edtech tools for classroom implementation.  Thi...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #117: 14 EdTech Team Building Activities to Start the School Year Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 117 called “14 EdTech Team Building Activities to Start the School Year”   In this episode, we’ll share 14 awesome ideas for team building activities that you can use to help start the school year right.  We’ll also discuss some of th...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #116: 24 EdTech Fueled Lesson Openers Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 116 called “24 Edtech-Fueled Lesson Openers” In this episode, we’ll share 24 ideas for lesson hooks that will be sure to capture your students’ attention. We’ll also recommend some edtech tools that will bring these ideas to the next level. This is ano...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #115: Skills and Edtech for Teachers who Use Tech and the Coaches who Support them  Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 115 called “Skills and EdTech for Teachers who use Technology and the Tech Coaches Who Support Them” In this episode, we’ll share 10 skills for teachers who use tech and the coaches that support them. We’ll...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #114:  How to Get EdTech Organized This Summer Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 114 called “How to Get EdTech Organized This Summer”   In this episode, we’ll share 11 tips for organizing your files, emails, and everything else digital.  We’ll also take a look at some summertime edtech PD for the 2022 summer season.  This...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #113:  Books, Podcasts and Tools to Relax with This Summer Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 113 called “13 Books, Podcasts, and Tools to Relax with This Summer”   In this episode, we’re sharing the books and podcasts that we’ll be reading and listening to over summer vacation.  We’ll also take a look at some fun edtech to go a...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #112: 10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the Summer Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 112 called “10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the Summer” In this episode, we’ve collected a list of edtech tools and resources that we plan on checking out over the summer. We’ll describe each tool or resource and talk about some of...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #111: 20 Engaging End of Year Project Ideas Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 111 called “20 Engaging End of Year Project Ideas”   In this episode, we’ve collected a huge list of our favorite projects and how they could be done as end of the year experiences in your class.  We’ll describe each project and talk about some of the edte...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #110: 18 EdTech Tools to Support Student Writing Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 110 called “18 EdTech Tools to Support Student Writing”   In this episode, we’ll share a massive list of 18 edtech tools that can help students and teachers write.  We’ve got websites, extensions, and podcasts featured in this episode, making it anoth...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #109: Productivity EdTech Throwdown and the Educator Metaverse Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 109 called “Productivity EdTech Throwdown and the Educator Metaverse”   In this episode, we’ll go head to head in a brand new edtech throwdown, each sharing 3 productivity tools we’ve been using, then deciding who has the best selections.&nbs...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #108: 15 Awesome Cell Phone Apps for Teachers and Students Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 108 called “15 Awesome Cell Phone Apps for Teachers and Students.” In this episode, we’ll review 15 smart phone apps that deserve a place in your classroom. We’ll also discuss some of the pros and cons of allowing cell phone use in school.&n...

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #107: 10 New Eye-Popping EdTech Tools for Teachers Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 107 called “10 New Eye-Popping EdTech Tools for Teachers” In this episode, we’ll review 10 edtech tools that are super awesome, new to us, and worth getting excited about. We’ll also discuss the results of the recent 2022 March EdTech Madness bracke...

GotTechED the Podcast   Episode #106: EdTech March Madness Bracket Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 106 called “Edtech March Madness Bracket” In this episode, in honor of the 2022 March Madness Tournament, Guise and I invited March Edtech Madness creator Kyle Niemis to the show to discuss 16 edtech tools as they compete to be the ultimate edtech tool champion.&n...

GotTechED the Podcast   Episode #105: EdTech Olympics - 15 Tools Compete for the Podium Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 105 called “Edtech Olympics: 15 Tools Compete for the Podium”   In this episode, in honor of the 2022 winter olympics, Guise and I will discuss 15 edtech tools in 5 olympic themed categories as they compete for gold.  We’ll also discuss one of...

GotTechED the Podcast   Episode #104: 17 Best Kept Secrets in Google Workspace for Education Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #104 called “17 Best Kept Secrets in Google Workspace for Education” In this episode, Guise and I will discuss 17 hacks, tips, tricks, and extensions that teachers should be using when using Chrome and Google for Education Apps. We’l...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #103: 10 EdTech Swiss Army Knife Tools Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #103 called “__” In this episode, Guise and I will discuss 11 “swiss army knife style” edtech tools that are a one-stop shop of amazing learning opportunities. We’ll also discuss some of our go-to edtech tools for 2022. This is another episode you don’t want to...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #102: 17 EdTech Tools for 2022 Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #102 called “17 EdTech Tools for 2022” In this episode, Guise and I will discuss some of the edtech resources that we think will be most valuable this coming year. We’ll also share some of our own, edtech new years resolutions. This is another episode you don’t want to...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #101: Edtech that Promotes Student Creativity Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #101 called “Edtech that Promotes Student Creativity”. In this episode Guise and I will share some new tools (and some old favorites) that can help to promote student creativity in your classroom. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it o...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #100: Milestone Celebration with 12 Days of EdTech Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #100 called “Milestone Celebration with 12 Days of EdTech”. In this very special 100th episode of GotTechEd the podcast we’ll reflect on our journey as educators, tech coaches, most of all podcasters, and presenters. We’ll also kick off the 12 days of edt...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #99: Teaching Resources to Check Out During the Holidays Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #99 called “Teaching Resources to Check Out During the Holidays” In this episode, Guise and I will introduce some exciting events for this holiday season and our upcoming 100th episode. We’ll also reflect on some things we are thankful for in educat...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #98: Edtech that Supports the Blended Learning Classroom! Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #98 called “Edtech that Supports the Blended Learning Classroom!” These days, most of us use some form of blended learning, whether you know it or not, but are we using it the best way possible? In this episode we’ll dive deep into this exciting wo...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #97: Strategies for Bringing Gamification into the Classroom! Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #97 called “Strategies for Bringing Gamification into the Classroom!” In this episode we’re talking about everything gamification including, what it is, the reasons to use it, and some of our favorite edtech tools that support it. This is sure...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #96: 14 Templates Every Teacher Can Use Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #96 called “14 Templates Every Teacher Can Use”. In this episode we’ll share 14 templates that can be edited, altered, and used for your next lesson or project. Most of our selections for this episode can be used in any subject area and with any grade level … a...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #95: 12 Websites that Teachers Should Know About Part 2 Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #95 called “13 Websites that Teachers Should Know About”.  This is part 2 of a 2 part series where we share 25 total awesome websites.  There is something for everyone on this list K-12 and across all subject areas.   This is another episode you...

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #94: 25 Websites that Teachers Should Know About Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #94 called “25 Websites that Teachers Should Know About”.  This is part 1 of a 2 part series where we share 25 total awesome websites.  There is something for everyone on this list K-12 and across all subject areas.   This is another episode you don’t...