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GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #141: 10 Creative Project Ideas to Start the School YearWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 141 called “10 Creative Project Ideas to Start the School Year”. In this episode, we’ll share 10 refreshing project ideas for the start of school that will actually get your students excited about completing them. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesHappy 4th of JulySegment 2: Project ideas that can fit in with summer assignments and opening day activities.Summer assignments - general opinions?Tips:Keep it light - let kids have a summerBe creativeAllow choiceAccessible for allIdeas:Visit a museum or gallery. Use cell phones to record a review of X pieces. Edit them into a cohesive documentary style video using WeVideo or other video editor.Make the world a better place. Write a story about it using Book Creator.Interview a professional. Record the audio and make a podcast. Check out

GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #140 Summer Podcasts, Reading, and Edtech to Try OutWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 140  called “Shownotes Summer PD, Reading, and Edtech to Try Out.” In this episode, we’ll share our summer time list of podcasts, books and edtech that we plan on learning about during our newly found free time. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesISTEThe #Edtech Throwdown: Personalized Learning Edition Monday, June 26, 4 – 5 p.m.Location: 119ABTheaiteacher.tipsGuise’s annual podcast blog coming out within the next month … any suggestions?Segment 2:Podcasts (https://gotteched.com/podcastlist2023/)NickControl the Chaos with Stephanie Howell and Tara RuckmanThe Big Ed Idea with Ryan ScottThe Counter Narrative Podcast with Charles WilliamsGuisePowered Up Podcast with Ken Ehrmann and Matt RogersUnlocking Unlimited Potential with Dr. Brandon BeckLeaning into Leadership Darrin PeppardBooksNickWhy Don’t Stud

GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #139: 24 Websites Teachers Should Know About Part 2Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 139 called “24 Websites Teachers Should Know About Part 2”. In this episode, we’ll share the final 12 of 24 websites that teachers can use in their classrooms to help with everything from editing your writing to finding cool sound effects. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesISTEThe #Edtech Throwdown: Personalized Learning Edition Monday, June 26, 4 – 5 p.m.Location: 119ABTheaiteacher.tipsGuise’s annual podcast blog coming out within the next month … any suggestions?Segment 2:Archive.orgInternet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.Iconscout.comCreate stunning designs with the world’s largest library of icons, illustrations, 3D illustrations and Lottie animations. 7000+ new assets are added daily.PDFDrive.comPDF Drive is your search engine fo

GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #138: 24 Websites Teachers Should Know About Part 1Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 138 called “24 Websites Teachers Should Know About Part 1”. In this episode, we’ll share the first 12 of 24 awesome websites that teachers can use in their classrooms to help with everything from learning a new language to digital claw machines for random name selection. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesISTETheaiteacher.tipsGuise’s annual podcast blog coming out within the next month… any suggestions?Segment 2:  3:00ishMemrise.comLearn a language freemiumMoreorless.ioWhich movie costs more to makeOnline-stopwatch.comClaw machine name picker (lots of others too)Classroomscreen.comLots of widgets to present during worktimeQuestionwellUses ai to generate questions from any text.  Then you can export them to use in any of the popular edtech gaming sitesMark up HeroAnnotate documents and visually annotat

GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #137: 5 Burning Edtech Questions in EducationWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 137 called “5 Burning EdTech Questions in Education”. In this episode, we’ll share 5 listener questions that have come in over the past few months.  We’ll cover topics such as recruiting edtech believers, edtech coaching, AI, and the post-Covid status of education. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesISTETheaiteacher.tipsGuise’s annual podcast blog coming out within the next month… any suggestions?Segment 2:       Do you guys use all the edtech tools that you mention on the show?  How do you choose which edtech tools you will incorporate into your classroom?I have to imagine myself being able to use it.  Time.graphics for exampleAs tech coaches, how do you go about recruiting teachers to use edtech in classroom?  Do you have any tips for successful implementation?

GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #136: 23 Websites that Teachers Should Know AboutWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 136 called “23 Websites Teachers Should Know About”.   In this episode, we’ll share 23 unique and exciting websites that can be used by teachers and students for a wide variety of classroom activities.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesISTE PhiladelphiaTheAITeacher.tips and The AI Teacher PodcastSegment 2: 23 Websites that Teachers Should Know AboutWonderopolisWonderopolis is an informational site that helps kids ask and answer interesting questions about the world.Pessimists ArchiveZooMontana    ZooMontana is a 70-acre wildlife park located in Billings, Montana, U.S. and is Montana's only zoo and botanical park. It currently maintains nearly 100 animals, representing 58 species. These animals all live in habitats designed to imitate their natural habitats.PatatapTeacher VisionFrom

GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #135: Tips and EdTech for Student PortfoliosWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 135 called “Tips and EdTech for Student Portfolios”.   In this episode, we’ll explain some of the benefits of assessing students using portfolios.  We’ll be sharing why you should do them, the barriers that stop teachers from using them, and some of our favorite tips, tech and activity ideas to implement into your classroom!   This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesISTE PhiladelphiaSegment 2: Why or Why not Student Portfolio? Why Use Student Portfolios vs Traditional Assessmentshelp your students feel proud of their achievementsprovide students with an opportunity for self-reflectionprovide a great starting point for goals settingincrease and improve home-school communicationprovide information for evaluationprovide information for parent-teacher conferencesmake student handover easiershowcase the effi

GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #134: 15 Canva Activities Templates for Student-Centered ProjectsWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 134 called “15 Canva Templates for Student-Centered Projects”.   In this episode, we’ll share 15 Canva templates that you can use for your next student-centered classroom project.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesGotTechEd passes 100k downloadsISTE PhiladelphiaSegment 2: 15 Canva Activities Templates for Student-Centered Projects  About Me Introductory ActivityDeveloping a Class BrandLogo DesignProfessional HeadshotsSocial Media Cover Art and Profile PicsDesign a School or City FlagColoring Book ProjectInfographic Project 1: ChecklistInfographic Project 2: TimelineInfographic Project 3: Maps

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #133: How does EdTech Support Personalized Learning?Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 133 called “How does EdTech Support Personalized Learning”.   In this episode, we’ll define personalized learning and go over some of the many pros, cons, barriers, and benefits to this methodology.  We’ll also give several ideas for implementing personalized learning with the help of edtech.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesIste PhiladelphiaSegment 2: What is Personalized LearningPersonalized Learning:  An educational approach that tailors instruction to meet the individual learning needs, preferences, interests, and abilities of each student. UDLPros of Personalized Learning:Customized Learning: Students can learn at their own pace, receive targeted feedback, and work on topics that interest them the most.Improved Engagement: Personalized learning can boost student engagement and motivation by

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #132: 12 AI Powered Tools that Make a Teachers Life EasierWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 132 called “12 AI Powered Tools that Make a Teachers Life Easier”.   In this episode, we’ll share 12 edtech tools that are powered by AI and can make your day a little simpler.  We’ll also share our thoughts on how these tools can be implemented in your classroom.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesIste PhiladelphiaNJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)March madness throwdown@kyleniemisSegment 2:   DeepL Translator:  Translate texts & full document files instantly. Accurate translations for individuals and Teams. Millions translate with DeepL every day.Resume.ioUse AI to help write an amazing resumeOtter.ai - Otter.ai uses artificial intelligence to empower users with real-time transcription meeting notes that are shareable, searchable, ac

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #131: Edtech Tools to Support “Hot Topic” Questions in EducationWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 131 called “Edtech Tools to Support “Hot Topic” Questions in Education”. In this episode, we’ll dive back into the GotTechEd Inbox as we answer some of our favorite listener questions of the past few months. We’ll discuss a variety of topics including AI, creativity tools, video resources for schools, and community engagement. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesIste PhiladelphiaNJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)Segment 2: Questions in Education AI is a hot topic in education right now. What are your thoughts or concerns about AI in education?ChatGPTCheckforai.comCuripodLast episode was all about CANVA, are there any other creative tools that you use?VismeDALL-E 2https://vocalremover.com/fetc fethttps://www.midomi.com/https://copychar.cc/Teacher

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #130: Should We Embrace Canva Taking Over the Eduverse?Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 130 called “Should We Embrace Canva Taking over the Eduverse”. In this episode, we’ll share some of our favorite things about Canva - the web based design tool that is taking over education. We’ll explain Canva Docs, Canva Webpages and 14 Apps that can enhance your designs and classroom projects. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesIste PhiladelphiaNJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)Segment 2: Canva AppsScott Nunes Canva Connection: snunes@canva.comCanva Docs - Canva tries to break into the document creation space with the Canva alternative to google docs.WebpagesDid you know that Canva has an ever-growing collection of apps that can enhance your designs in some pretty cool ways?Text to Image - type out a description and it will generate an AI style imageIconDuck -

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #129: ChatGPT and 2 Free Tools that Identify AI Written TextWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 129 called “ChatGPT and 2 Free Tools that Identify AI Written Text”   In this episode, we’ll share our take on ChatGPT and other AI apps that can write and think for you.  We’ll also share 2 edtech tools that help teachers identify when text has been AI generated.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesIste PhiladelphiaNJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)Segment 2: ChatGPT vs GPTZeroGeneral intro to chatgpt and other ai that inspired this episodeNew Tech Rant: Use technology to enhance the way we learn… remember the same hesitancies when Computersthe internet came outCalculatorsWorks Cited GeneratorsPhoto Math WikipediaGoogle TranslateChatGPTNegative Uses in EducationEssays being written for studentsDisrupts the creative processCan be out of date (Runs

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #128: 4 Lesson Activities for Teachers to Try in 2023Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 128 called “4 Lesson Activities for Teachers to Try in 2023”   In this episode, we’ll play a lesson design game using our brand new Wheel of EdTech and share some of our New Year’s resolutions.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesHappy New YearsNJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)Segment 2: New Year's Resolutions Guise: Professional Goal:  Add more creativity into my lessonsMore exploration of CanvaMore Improv learningPersonal Goal:  Simplify LifeNick:Gamification and game elements in class and with staffOrganize workflowSegment 3: Design a Lesson on the Fly Using the Wheel of Edtech   Wheel of Edtech LinkBlended Learning, Summative assessment, History, 3 edtech toolsVeterans service projectGoogle Forms, Google Slides, Google SitesFlippe

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #127: The 12 Days of EdtechWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 127 called “The 12 Days of Edtech” In this episode, we’ll give some sneak peeks into our upcoming release of the 12 Days of EdTech for 2022. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesHappy HolidaysNJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)Segment 2: 12 Days of Edtech 2023 Teacher’s Guide to Student Podcasting Version 3.0Get Your FREE Copy HereNicks: Cameo Feature of PowerPointVideo5 Google Chrome Productivity Hacks to Know in 2023PostNicks: 3 Unique Canva TemplatesVideo4 Edtech Tools for Teachers that Promote Student CreativityVideoPostNicks: 3 EdTech Tools for Better WritingVideoWhy Canva is My New JamboardVideoNicks: 3 EdTech Tools for Math/Sci TeachersVideo5 Google Chrome Productivity Extensions for Teachers to Know in 2023   VideoPostNicks: 2 Online Timeline GeneratorsVideo3 Narrat

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #126: The Blended Learning Breakdown: Practices, Models, and EdtechWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 126 called “The Blended Learning Breakdown: Practices, Strategies, and Edtech” In this episode, we’ll share best practices and models of Blended Learning and the edtech tools that enhance your blended classroom. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesHappy ThanksgivingNJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)Upcoming 12 Days of EdTechSegment 2: Intro To Blended LearningWhat is Blended Learning?What are the advantages of Blended Learning?The focus shifts to the acquisition of knowledge rather than its transmission.Deeper understanding of contentIncreases student engagement through collaborative experiencesCollaboration allows students to hear/see many viewpoints of the contentCreates an opportunity for more meaningful learning experiencesStudent autonomyAllows th

GotTechED the PodcastEpisode #125: 12 EdTech Tools to be Thankful ForIf you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is episode 125 called “12 EdTech Tools to be Thankful For”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the things that we are thankful for, including new tech tools, old tech tools, and some people, places and things that keep us inspired.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.Segment 1: Thankful CommentsFresh Air at 5www.twitter.com/BryonCarTeach Better Podcast NetworkJosh StamperExperiences we are thankful for  Segment 2: Tech Tools/Resources to be Thankful For3 Old Tools - NickCanvaEdit PDFVideoAudioSingle-page websitesScreencastomaticScreenPalThe Noun Project3 New Tools - NickAllSides.com - News articles categorized as left, right or center and shown from various perspectives.  Buil

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #124: The 7 Commandments of Personalized Learning Enhanced with EdtechWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 124 called “The 7 Commandments of Personalized Learning Enhanced with Edtech”   In this episode, we’ll share 7 aspects of Personalized Learning and the edtech tools that enhance your personalized learning classroom.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesLinc Learning Virtual Conference November 8thFree LincSpring Virtual Conferencehttps://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/Segment 2:   Personalized Learning Strategies and the Supportive EdtechGet to Know the LearnersEveryone is a student but has the ability to be a learner (autonomy is their learning)All learners are differentSpecial Education ConsiderationsGifted Education StudentsSEL StudentsESL StudentsMultiple IntelligencesUse UDL or Flipped, give options for assignment completionChoiceboard Learning Get to know you boardMoteCon2022 Pre

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #123:17 EdTech Tools to Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 2) Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 123 called “17 EdTech Tools to Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 2)” In this episode, we’ll share 17 unique and fun edtech tools in a variety of educational categories. Guise will also talk about his experience at the 2022 Teach Better Conference and give us a sneak peek at an upcoming bonus episode of GotTechEd. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: UpdatesGuise talks Teach Better  Segment 2: Edtech Tools, Resources, etc. to check out  https://www.playphrase.me/ (Playphrase.me) - type a phrase and see what movies says it    https://neal.fun/ (Neal.fun) - Type in your bday and see what has happened since https://gethuman.com/ (Gethuman.com) - get the number for any company to speak to a human https://privnote.com/ (Privnote.com) - send a note that destructs after its read https://temp-mail.org/ (T

In this episode Phil Strunk and Eric Guise breakdown the Teach Better 2022 Conference in Akron, Ohio. This episode features recordings from the conference as well as my interview with Phil that reflected on our experiences at the conference.   Featuring: @mr.pstrunk @mrshowell23 @mrsjankford @mrs_ruckman @phausedu @guisegotteched