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GotTechED the Podcast Episode #122: 15 EdTech Tools to Help You Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 1)Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 122 called “15 EdTech Tools to Help You Get Ahead of 2023 (Part 1)”   In this episode, we’ll share 15 unique edtech tools in a variety of educational categories.  We’ll also share some updates on our fall/winter presentation schedule for this school year.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: UpdatesTeachbetter Conference October 14th and 15th Presenting Edtech Throwdown with Stephanie Howell Podcasters Row Free LincSpring Virtual Conference https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/ (https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/) Shout out to our PLN friend Stephanie Howell on her release of her new book Control the Chaos https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JDjNUR3QfvuBdejCqdXqnDotlMnLgS4n/view (Book Hook Audio) Cowritten by Tara Ruckman and Stephanie https://controlthechaos.goldedu.org/podcast (Contro

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #121: 12 Easy-to-Use Artificial Intelligence (AI)- Powered Edtech ToolsWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 121 called “12 Easy-to-Use Artificial Intelligence (AI)- Powered Edtech Tools”   In this episode, we’ll discuss 12  awesome websites and apps that use AI to power what they do.  We’ll also share some ideas for how these tools can be used in your classroom..  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: Updates Teachbetter Conference October 14th and 15th Presenting Edtech Throwdown with Stephanie Howell Podcasters Row Free LincSpring Virtual Conference https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/ (https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/) Segment 2:   Edtech that uses AIhttps://www.gradescope.com/ (GradeScope)  Gradescope helps you seamlessly administer and grade all of your assessments, whether online or in-class. Save time grading and get a clear picture of how your students

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #120: Should It Stay or Should It GoWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 120 called “Should It Stay or Should It Go”   In this episode, we’ll discuss some popular educational acronyms and discuss whether they still have a place in education and edtech.  We’ll also share some updates on our fall/winter presentation schedule for this coming school year.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: UpdatesTeachbetter Conference October 14th and 15th Presenting Edtech Throwdown with Stephanie Howell Podcasters Row Free LincSpring Virtual Conference https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/ (https://linclearning.com/lincstream-teachers-2022/) Shout out to our buddy Kyle Niemis who is a former edtech coach who is now working for Quizizz. Where motivation meets mastery https://quizizz.com Motivate every student to mastery with easy-to-customize content combined with tools for inclusive assessment, instruction, an

GotTechED the Podcast Crossover Episode with the Check this Out podcast.EPISODE 119Welcome to a Bicoastal episode with our guest from the podcast https://gotteched.com/ (GotTechED),  https://twitter.com/NickGotTechEd (Nick Johnson) and https://twitter.com/GuiseGotTechEd (Eric Guise) !!!! Deep Dive:What is one thing you are going to do/strive for this year… something we can hold each other accountable for.  Guise and Nick:  Students as content creators: World Ready 1: https://hvspn.com/ (Hvspn.com) - getting students to be more independent with editing and posting, practical exams World Ready 2: Independent Publishing Projects Unboxing Video Publish a class cookbook Brand a club, class, or community business Check This Out:  Eric:   https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/r?kid=88267730 (The Morning Brew) The resurgence of mouse pads? https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/google-sheets-shortcut-guide-for-pc-mouse-pad (Google Cheat Shortcut Mousepad) https://www.customguide.com/quick-r

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #118: Top 5 EdTech Tips for the New School YearWelcome 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.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: Updateshttps://learn.mote.com/2021/08/16/motecon-2021/ (Motecon) Gamification pd Choiceboard pd https://www.makersempire.com/what-is-design-thinking-a-handy-guide-for-classroom-teachers/ (Design THinking) question from twitter Segment 2: Top 5 Lists for the New School Year    10:10   Top 5 Tips for New Teachers Guise’s 5 Set Goals Come up with an organizational system that works for you Come into teaching with a Growth Mindset Learn as much as you can about your students Be a part of a PLN (I like Twitter) Nick’s 5 Get to kn

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #117: 14 EdTech Team Building Activities to Start the School YearWelcome 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 the edtech that take these activities to the next level.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: UpdatesSegment 2: Tech-Based Team Building ActivitiesPaparazzi Game - students work in small groups to take photos of specific objects, people, scenes in your classroom and around the school.  They post their photos in a Google Slide deck or simply upload to a unique drive folder.  Make it specific to your subject area if you want.  Require students to dress up or act certain things out.  Set challenges that require them to talk to each other and ask around. QR quest&

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #116: 24 EdTech Fueled Lesson OpenersWelcome 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 another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: UpdatesSegment 2: Lesson Openers 5:00EdTech Show and Tell 5:30 cough https://edu.rsc.org/resources/collections/on-this-day-in-chemistry (Chemistry example) Start with motion https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/stand-up-game?__hstc=37506751.a35535f5c1ec2b914c1802dee6e5592b.1655220455180.1655220455180.1655220455180.1&__hssc=37506751.1.1655220455180&__hsfp=1353873515 (The Standup Game from Sarah Wessling) - everyone stands up, you get to sit if you chose to share something Find the mistake and mark it on https://edji.it/ (Edji) Show a

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 also share some great edtech to aid in both of these roles. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: UpdatesTeachbetter podcasters network Summits Segment 2: Skills and ToolsKnowledge in the field Strong PLN Degree Find some “go-to” podcasts on edtech Subscribe to email newsletters like https://developers.google.com/newsletter (Google Developer) https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/for-educators/certification-programs/product-expertise/educator-level1/?modal_active=none (Google for Education certifications) Framework https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/ (Technology Integration Matrix

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #114:  How to Get EdTech Organized This SummerWelcome 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 is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: Summer PDIt’s not too late to get out and join some great summertime PD In-person and virtual workshops from edtechteacher.org: https://edtechteacher.org/summer/ (https://edtechteacher.org/summer/) ISTE’s summer learning academy from ISTE: https://summerlearningacademy.iste.org/ (https://summerlearningacademy.iste.org/) Check out your favorite edtech tool’s programming: https://www.screencastify.com/education/university (https://www.screencastify.com/education/university) Segment 2:  11 Tips for Getting EdTech Organized   8:00What do you do

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 along with these relaxing selections.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment 1: Summer Plans and Thank YousSummer Plans Nick Guise Thank Yous Bryon Carpenter Fresh AIr at 5 Listeners Kyle Niemis Segment 2:  EdBooks and EdPodcasts and Edtech Oh My Books https://www.amazon.com/Aspire-Lead-Joshua-Stamper/dp/1953852386 (Aspire to Lead by Josh Stamper) https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897 (The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff, Jonathan Haidt) http

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #112: 10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the SummerWelcome 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 the ways we can see them being used in the classroom. Check it out. Segment 1: Updates and IntroA new era is upon us… Guise as a U7 baseball coach… know your audience and teach to their strengths Segment 2: 10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the SummerNick’s 5 https://sway.office.com/my (Microsoft Sway) https://empatico.org/ (Empatico) https://gosynth.com/ (Synth) - audio only asynchronous conversations https://www.diigo.com/ (Diigo) https://videomaker.simpleshow.com/ (SimpleShow Video Maker) Guise’s 5: https://newprofilepic.com/ (New Profile Pic): Cell Phone based app https://learnaroundtheworld.org

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #111: 20 Engaging End of Year Project IdeasWelcome 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 edtech you can use along the way.  Check it out. Segment 1: Updates and IntroYear is wrapping up, pool fence in a pool fence Segment 2:  End of Year Project IdeasAnimations Google slides Publish to Web https://www.google.com/slides/about/ (Google Slides) Example Animation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRRzmOlh4yzJLYAdlcx4NHAbnjcZBm197Lj8IF27Vq0JThFJ-uwud8uHybX0tCUEdlzuIJ-RKOMDspC/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=100 (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRRzmOlh4yzJLYAdlcx4NHAbnjcZBm197Lj8IF27Vq0JThFJ-uwud8uHybX0tCUEdlzuIJ-RKOMDspC/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=100)

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #110: 18 EdTech Tools to Support Student WritingWelcome 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 another one you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1: Updates and IntroWhat could be more important than writing?  Emails, resumes, recommendation letters, college applications, blogging, social media posts, planning a podcast, making a speech at a friends wedding, writing a book,  Teacher Appreciation Week is Friday May 2nd to Friday May 6th.  Give your teachers, colleagues, and friends the gift of free edtech mini subscriptions.  Send teachers to myedtechbundle.com Segment 2:  EdtechGuise: https://storybird.com/ (Storybird) - students create comics, short stories, chapter books, poems

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #109: Productivity EdTech Throwdown and the Educator MetaverseWelcome 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.  We’ll also jump head first into the educator metaverse as we discuss ed3educators.com.     This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1: UpdatesWeb3 https://www.ed3educators.com/ (https://www.ed3educators.com/) https://twitter.com/TheTechRabbi (@TheTechRabbi) Michael Cohen https://twitter.com/ed3educators (@ed3educators) https://www.gather.town/ (GatherTown) Teacher Appreciation Week is Friday May 2nd to Friday May 6th.  Give your teachers, colleagues, and friends the gift of free edtech mini subscriptions.  Send teachers to myedtechbundle.com Segment 2:  Ed

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #108: 15 Awesome Cell Phone Apps for Teachers and StudentsWelcome 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.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1: Updateshttps://www.myedtechbundle.com/ (Myedtechbundle.com)  Congrats to Nearpod - Guise thought Quizzizz was going to win, haha Segment 2: Mobile Apps for Teachers and Students Cell Phones in school: yes or no? Pro phone: Send reminders to students via text with tools like Remind Students used to use school-provided agenda books, but not anymore. Many keep track of things by taking pictures, adding notes, or calendar apps like Google Calendar Ss can access apps that help them keep track of grades, view work via Goo

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #107: 10 New Eye-Popping EdTech Tools for TeachersWelcome 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 bracket by ClassroomQ cofounder Kyle Niemis.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1: Updateshttps://www.myedtechbundle.com/ (Myedtechbundle.com)  Top 16 for 2022 https://www.canva.com/ (Canva) https://bookcreator.com/ (Book Creator) https://info.flipgrid.com/ (FlipGrid) https://www.mote.com/ (Mote) https://www.blooket.com/ (Blooket) https://www.gimkit.com/ (Gimkit) https://quizizz.com/ (Quizizz) https://kahoot.com/ (Kahoot) https://screencast-o-matic.com/ (Screencast-o-matic) https://www.screencastify.com/ (Screencastify) https://edpuzzle.com/ (Edpuzzle) https://www.wev

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #106: EdTech March Madness BracketWelcome 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. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1: UpdatesNJECC Conference March 7-8 Youtube Video  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/momento-podcast-clips-to-text/id1530089886 (Momento: Podcast clips to text ) https://www.myedtechbundle.com/ (Myedtechbundle.com)  Segment 2: 16 Tools Compete for the Championship Top 16 for 2022 https://www.canva.com/ (Canva) https://bookcreator.com/ (Book Creator) https://info.flipgrid.com/ (FlipGrid) https://www.mote.com/ (Mote) https://www.blooket.com/ (Blooket) https://www.gimkit.com/ (Gimkit) https://quizizz.com/ (Quizizz) https://kahoot.c

GotTechED the Podcast  Episode #105: EdTech Olympics - 15 Tools Compete for the PodiumWelcome 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 our recent blog posts on gotteched.com.   This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1: Recent Blog Postshttps://gotteched.com/edtechtoolsforpodcasting/ (5 Audio-Recording Edtech Tools for Podcasting) Segment 2: 15 Tools Compete for the PodiumCool Runnings: (Tools you wouldn’t expect to be there) https://annotate.net/ (https://annotate.net/) https://radiooooo.com/ (https://radiooooo.com/) https://stormboard.com/ (Stormboard.com)    Quadruple Axle (Mega Tools that change the game) https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news (Allsides.com) https://www.bakpax.com/ (htt

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’ll also discuss some of our latest published content and share a big announcement that we have been alluding to for the past few episodes. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1: Recent Blog Postshttps://gotteched.com/blendedlearning/ (5 Edtech Tools for the Blended Learning Classroom) https://gotteched.com/choiceboard2022/ (Student Content Creation Choice Board) https://gotteched.com/whyimote/ (Why I Mote… 5 Templates and a Resource for your ReMOTE Classroom!) https://gotteched.com/12daysofedtech/ (12 Days of Edtech (12 Videos that promote engagement in the classroom)!) Anno

GotTechED the PodcastEpisode #103: 10 EdTech Swiss Army Knife ToolsWelcome 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 miss. Check it out. Segment 1: The importance of building your edtech toolkithttp://www.gotteched.com/edtech2022 (www.gotteched.com/edtech2022) Segment 2: https://pdfcandy.com/ (Pdf candy) https://www.pdfescape.com/ (PDFescape) https://www.funbrain.com/ (Fun Brain) - Games, videos, and online books for Pre-K through 8th grade https://www.bookwidgets.com/ (Bookwidgets) https://www.geogebra.org/ (Geogebra) - Free digital tools for teaching math. Many different digital calculators, activities, books, and a collaborative whiteboard space. Students enter with a simple classroom code https://gothinktech.c