Mr. C's Tech Update

Tune in for Episode #7 of Mr. C's Middle School Tech Update! This episode is a must-listen as we dive into essential topics like the process for MS Report Card Entry and offer valuable insights into AI Prompt Resources to boost your teaching. Plus, we'll highlight the Top Wayground Resources you need to know about, cover updates for MS Language & ESOL , and tackle the challenges of the...

Hello and welcome! Today, we're diving into the future of education with a look at Wayground. We'll explore their Pro Development Deck, the comprehensive Wayground Certified Teacher Course, and their innovative Wayground AI Certification Course. Stay tuned as we discuss how these programs integrate with Schoology and support your teaching. Also, there is a one-pager on converting HEIC to J...

In this episode, we'll be talking about tech integration extras—the cool, hands-on gadgets and resources that you can use to bring your lessons to life. Have you ever wondered how to create an online web game for your students, even if you’re not a programmer? Well, get ready to learn how to easily code in ChatGPT to create a fun, interactive game you can design yourself! But that’s not all! W...

Welcome to Mr. C's Tech Update . Join us as we explore the power of tools like ChatGPT and Gemini , sharing practical tips and tricks that you can use right away. We'll dive into concepts like the Three Word Rule for crafting effective prompts, and even show you how to build your own AI Prompt Library for Teachers . Our episodes focus on real-world applications, from using AI to create you...

In this episode, I used the Notebook LM audio file generated from an article comparing two popular navigation apps—Waze and Google Maps. The discussion is brought to life by two AI-generated voices, Taylor and Nova (names I chose as a nod to the original Planet of the Apes movie). Together, they break down the article and share a conversational, real-world take on which app comes out on top.

EP # 02 - Today, I talk about Notebook LM and how you can use this tool to increase your productivity and make your class lessons a bit more exciting. NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and note-taking tool that helps you organize, summarize, and get insights from your personal documents by using only the sources you provide. Link to show notes - bit.ly/3JBndImWhat's in today's Update:No...

I am launching new podcast episodes this year as I have moved to the middle school level. In this first episode, I'll be sharing some great tutorials for educators who use WeVideo . I will cover how to use it to get your class started at the beginning of the year, how to assign projects to your students, and how they can create their very own simple podcast episodes. I will also be talking abo...

Mr. C is back with new guests in his offshoot project, "Deep Dive"—a series where we explore ChatGPT, share tech tips, and have some fun, whimsical conversations about AI in education. Each week, I’ll highlight how ChatGPT can be used effectively, then integrate it into Notebook LM to showcase how the app works. Plus, I’ll demonstrate how AI-generated podcast voices can bring these insights to lif...

Tune in to a special edition of MCTU 24-25 Deep Dive! This mini podcast, hosted by Taylor and Nova—collaborators on Mr. C's popular Tech Update podcast—dives into essential tech topics. In today’s episode, we’re exploring "Digital Housekeeping," a simple yet effective way to keep your computer clean, organized, and running at its best. Don’t miss it!

Here are the links to this week's episode. January: Relax Videos, Directed Drawing Videos, and Brain Break Videos Number Trace 1-20 - Use Pear Deck draw slides to trace and practice writing numbers 1-20. Counting Money up to $2.00 - Google Slide to drag coins to a box and count money. Writing: Best Superhero - Intermediate - the writing process of the best superhero Spelling Easel - Fun Drag a...

In today's episode, we will go over... Google Fonts Puppet App Kami - Replacement for Flipgrid Quick Draw Canva Conker AI Cuirpod Draw Audio

In this episode: -Virtual Field Trip to the Statue of Liberty - Pear Deck -Kami Thanksgiving Wreath Project: Learn how to make a colorful Thanksgiving Wreath in Kami. -Autumn Drawing Videos -Thanksgiving Edition - Play a round or two of "Would You Rather" straight up in Google Slides or a Kahoot Game Link -Google Slide How To Intro - Thanksgiving Theme: Use a ----Thanksgiving-themed Google Slide t...

In this week's episode: Math: Math Coins - "Who am I/What I am Worth" Math Number Puzzles: Autumn/Fall Math Puzzles: Have students solve the math puzzles with an Autumn/Fall-related theme. Sorting: Sorting Letters and Numbers - Primary Drag and Drop Google Slides Social Studies: 50 States Random Wheel Fun Games: Connect Four - Play Connect Four in Google Slides Media Related: Remove a background o...

Listen to the recap of the special open house by the LV Greenways Educators Open House I attended at the New Da Vinci Center in Allentown PA! @davinciscicenter @lvgreenways7254 #LVGreenways#davinciscicenter

Hey here's what's in Episode # 06 Quick To Do Quick Draw: AI Drawing Game Quoridor - Play a fun strategy game online! Link# 1 Magic School: Google Slide Generator - File Example Curipod Curriculum & Other Related Leader in Me Bitmoji Classroom Leader in Me Shareable Google Slides Tech Fun Halloween Drag and Drop Poetry - Another file from Eric Curts Print Large Posters - Link Mindfulness &...

In this episode: - How to Create Self-Grading Quizzes - Google Forms - Create a quiz in Magic School from a topic - High-Frequency Words Kindergarten: List 1, List 2, List 3 -- First Grade: List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5, List 6 -- Second Grade: List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4 - Need an online timer, Subscribe to the Mr. Timer YouTube Channel - Build a Jack O Lantern - Eric Curtz - Artland...

In this week's episode, we will look at... Google Form Results live on a Webpage Google Forms to Collect Images Climate Kids NASA (full or great Links) Waste in our World Read Aloud National Day Monthly Calendar (Click on September) I can use Google Slides October Bitmoji Room What Could You Do - Kristen May

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Listen to Mr. C's Tech Update Episode # 01 for the 24-25 school year. In this episode: Youtube Videos - Insert Videos into Google Slides Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Slides 9/11 Bitmoji Slide with Multiple Links Daily Think Abouts - September Spanish-speaking Country Choice Board Google Slide - Add Gif or moving image to the background Joke of the Day: September Art Drawing Videos, Brain Brea...

Listen to Mr. C's Tech Update Episode # 01 for the 24-25 school year. Get some valuable tips and tricks, in the Quick to Do. Explore the Fun Stuff area along with a Tech Fun section. Finally, look into mindfulness and learn more to help you in the classroom. Mr. C's Tech Update Link