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GotTechED the Podcast Episode #62 Chrome Extensions for Teachers If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Welcome back GotTechED the Podcast this is episode 62 called 19 Google Chrome Extensions for Teachers. In this episode we’ll be continuing our GSuite series and talking about all the Google Chrome you need to be using today. These extensions have been broken into several categories including: productivity, video and screencasting, Picture and Annotation, audio and music , feedback, organization, the teacher’s wallet, and the GotTechED highly recommended. This episode is packed with tips and ideas and is one you don’t want to miss! Check it out. Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the WordDo us 3 favors: Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2) Spotify (ht

Welcome back to GotTechED the Podcast.  We’re going to take a break from our regular podcast schedule to address the issues regarding race and police violence in the United States. Over the last couple weeks Guise and I have taken a pause from creating content to do some reflecting on recent events.  We are sickened by the path that America has taken and the devastating loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many many others that, tragically, are too numerous to name.  This podcast supports all people in their fight for systemic change towards equality, justice and a better America. Segment 1: Nick introduces.  We hope your silence on the issues has been mistaken for inaction or lack of caring. We wanted to make sure that our message was clear and correct. We are a tech podcast, but mostly we are educators.  As educators we feel that we play a critical role in helping to shape the world and the recent racial issues are  Nick and I both have put a pa

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #(61) 20 GSuite Apps and Add-Ons In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: 40 G-Suite Activities to Try in Your Classroom If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Welcome back to gotteched the podcast. Episodses 58 - 63 are part of a 5-episode series devoted to G-Suite Activities, Addons, Teacher Extensions, and Student Extensions. In this episode we’ll share 20 of our favorite GSuite apps and add-ons that you and your students can start using today. In episodes 62 and 63 we’ll break down some of our favorite extensions for teachers and for students when working in the classroom. If you need some inspiration for digital lessons, these are the episodes you’ve been waiting for. Check it out. Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the WordDo us 3 favors: Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast App

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #60 EdTech Buffet with Stephanie Howell If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode we’ll be interrupting our GSuite series for a special sit down with EdTech Guru Stephanie Howell. We talk to Stephanie about her digital edtech smackdowns, the google innovator program, and organization edtech hacks. Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the WordDo us 3 favors: Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7zyzfCkSDNHkKdqxmh9XLB?si=YhSdMa6BQVmcLHbSrYxE9Q) Google Podcasts (https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Indeizidhz4h37mawfylwdgco4y)    Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/search?q=gotteched)    YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIQwu39Tkow3kduRQAH85w?

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #(58) Title 40 G-Suite Activities to Try in Your Classroom Part 2 In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: 40 G-Suite Activities to Try in Your Classroom If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Welcome back to gotteched the podcast.  Episodses 58 - 62 are part of a 5-episode series devoted to G-Suite Activities, Addons, Teacher Extensions, and Student Extensions.  In episode 58 and 59 we’ll go cover 40 GSuite app activities that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow.  In episode 60 we’ll introduce some of our favorite addons to enhance your G-Suite experience.  Finally, in episodes 61 and 62 we’ll break down some of our favorite extensions for teachers and for students when working in the classroom.  If you need some inspiration for digital lessons, these are the episodes you’ve

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: 40 G-Suite Activities to Try in Your Classroom If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Welcome back to gotteched the podcast.  Episodses 58 - 62 are part of a 5-episode series devoted to G-Suite Activities, Addons, Teacher Extensions, and Student Extensions.  In episode 58 and 59 we’ll go cover 40 GSuite app activities that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow. In episode 60 we’ll introduce some of our favorite addons to enhance your G-Suite experience.  Finally, in episodes 61 and 62 we’ll break down some of our favorite extensions for teachers and for students when working in the classroom. If you need some inspiration for digital lessons, these are the episodes you’ve been waiting for.  Check it out. Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the WordDo us 3 favors: Subscribe t

GotTechED the PodcastEpisode 57 Title: Greenscreening with Jen Leban Segment 1: Intro to EduMentor SegmentEduMentor Intro:  We’d like to welcome everyone to this EduMentor episode of GotTeched the podcast. Each edumentor episode will feature an expert educator guest who can mentor us and our listeners. The featured EduMentor is an expert in their field who is using that knowledge to innovate and do great things. We hope that their ideas inspire your own as you listen. Also please check out the upcoming #EduMentor Twitter chat every wednesday night at 8:30 PM EST. Follow us on Twitter @wegotteched to stay up to date so you don’t miss this exciting new chat. Now, stay tuned for this episode’s EduMentor. Segment 2: (Jennifer Leban (Lee Bin) and (Greenscreen and Video Production)Intro to (Jennifer Leban) @MrsLeban (https://twitter.com/mrsleban/media) Twitter @themrsleban (https://www.instagram.com/themrsleban/?hl=en) Instagram Educational experience/awards 2020 Finalist fo

Teacher Resources For Distance Learning Practices In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: Resources that are available to help teachers for distance learning Edtech companies that are upgrading teacher accounts for free during the pandemic  If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg4CW8cp0j6hO0ZPy3gJSzBjC1kxkny59rih7Nh_uilAQNiA/viewform?usp=sf_link) and let us know how we can help you today! Segment 1: Distance Learning ResourcesAcademy of Active Learning Arts and Sciences and Flipped Learning Global Initiate have created a roadmap for transitioning to online learning called the “Rapid Transition to Online Learning” http://aalasinternational.org/rtol/ (http://aalasinternational.org/rtol/) 37 Free Resources for Teachers shifting to online learning for Coronavirus: https://schoolchoiceweek.com/37-free-online-resources-for-schools-shifting-online-during-coronavirus/ (h

18 #Edtech Activities to Try During the Coronavirus Pandemic In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: 18 edtech activities that students can do at home If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Segment 1: 18 Edtech Activities to try during the Coronavirus PandemicGo to this Resource Website for all of the following resources talked about in today’s show! https://sites.google.com/hvrsd.org/distance-learning/curation-resources (https://sites.google.com/hvrsd.org/distance-learning/curation-resources) Screencasting Personal Response to article, video or story Demonstrate a skill (math problem, thesis, or lab) Peer review Digital journal entry or book review PSA Virtual TedTalk or pechakucha, presentation, etc. Podcasting Single assignment - inplace of book report, etc Class project - shared with class and getting feedback Dig

GotTechED the Podcast (EduMentor Episode)  Episode #54 Title - Anyone Can Create Media w/ Bruce Reicher Segment 1: #EduMentor One of our goals for 2020 was to branch out and bring education experts to the podcast. We call this the EduMentor. The EduMentor is a person who has been recognized for their excellence in an educational niche. If podcasts are supposed to be a form of professional development, what better way than to learn from some of the best educators out there.   #EduMentor Guest: Bruce ReicherWhere can we find more about Bruce Reicher http://bit.ly/CTVStudentTV (http://bit.ly/CTVStudentTV)   Social media: Facebook for Education and BOE business. Twitter @breicher (https://twitter.com/breicher?lang=en) @pneid (https://twitter.com/pneid?lang=en) Paula Neidlinger @rthomes1 Randall Tomes Other info you want shared:  Wakelet collection? www.wakelet.com/@reicher (http://www.wakelet.com/@reicher) (This has collections on school news, green

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #53Sign up for the GotTechED Newsflash www.gotteched.com/newsflash (http://www.gotteched.com/newsflash) Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 pm for our #EduMentor Twitter Chat  https://gotteched.com/edumentor/ (https://gotteched.com/edumentor/) In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: The characteristics of Real-World Opportunities Real-World Opportunities activities Edtech that help with the integration of Real-World Opportunities into the classroom If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Segment 1: Real-world Opportunities for your studentsSegment 2: Next Steps AKA Project IdeasCurate a community list of experts willing to come into class Start a program that matches students to companies for internships/work opportunities Virtual Field Trips Google Arts and Culture (https://artsandculture.googl

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: Blended Learning Best Practices Edtech that supports Blended Learning If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Segment 1: Intro to EduMentor Segment and GuestSegment 2: Charity Dodd and Blended LearningIntro to Charity Dodd Twitter @charitydodd (https://twitter.com/CharityDodd) #BLinaction  https://linclearning.com/ (https://linclearning.com/)   Our approach we use is called, Reflect, Tinker, Grow: We created a platform, called LINCspring, for personalized professional development.  What is Blended Learning? There are many different ways to define blended learning. The most referenced definition comes from the Christensen Institute: The definition of blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns: at least in part through online learning, with so

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #51 Organizational EdTech from NJECC 2020 In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: The NJECC 2020 Conference 10 Organizational Edtech Tools Slidesmania.com If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Segment 1: NJECCSegment 2: Organizational Edtech OneTab (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/onetab/chphlpgkkbolifaimnlloiipkdnihall?hl=en) Trello (https://trello.com/en) (thank you @kyleniemis) Extensity (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/extensity/jjmflmamggggndanpgfnpelongoepncg?hl=en) Todoist (https://todoist.com/) The Great Suspender (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/the-great-suspender/klbibkeccnjlkjkiokjodocebajanakg?hl=en)   Speed Dial 2 New Tab (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/speed-dial-2-new-tab/jpfpebmajhhopeonhlcgidhclcccjcik?hl=en) Dashlane Passwo

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss 20 new edtech tools to try in 2020. If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the WordDo us 3 favors: 1) Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7zyzfCkSDNHkKdqxmh9XLB?si=YhSdMa6BQVmcLHbSrYxE9Q) Google Podcasts (https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Indeizidhz4h37mawfylwdgco4y)    Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/search?q=gotteched)    YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIQwu39Tkow3kduRQAH85w?view_as=subscriber)    Twitter (https://twitter.com/WeGotTechED)     Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WeGotTechED/) 2) Write us an Apple Podcast Review 3) Tell your friends about www.gottech

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we: Reflect on 2019 Address Educational Questions from our peers and listeners Discuss Books, PD opportunities, and Podcasts we will be doing over break If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today!Segment 1: Reflections from the yearSegment 2: Questions from our peersQuestion #3 Resource: Apply for Canva's Education program  (http://b.xfreeservice.com/redir/clickGate.php?u=XMI6a9Ur&m=12&p=kx6WRvPIhW&t=33&splash=0&s=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.canva.com%2Faccount-basics%2Fcanva-for-education%2Fapply-canva-for-education%2F) Segment 3: What are we doing over breakGuise: Book Teach Better Jeff Gargas (https://twitter.com/jeffgargas?lang=en) www.teachbetter.com (http://www.teachbetter.com) Teach Better Book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Better-Chad-Ostrowski/dp/1949595668/) Nick: E

GotTechED the Podcast Episode #48 - Flipped Classroom Practices with Flippinggoodtech.com In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: What is the flipped classroom? What are the advantages of the flipped classroom? What are some examples of projects for the flipped classroom? If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/c7y4d2) and let us know how we can help you today! Introduction of our guests:Elizabeth King A little about Elizabeth  @elizabethking88 (https://twitter.com/elizabethking88?lang=en) Darryl Legaspi A little about Darryl @edtechlegaspi (https://twitter.com/edtechlegaspi?lang=en) Tell us about: Flippingoodtech.com (http://flippingoodtech.com/) ConnectED Tech Podcast (https://sites.google.com/view/flippingoodtech/connected-tech-podcast) Where did you get started? The llama obsession Segment 1: What is the flipped classroom?How does Flipped Classroom d

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: Using current events to promote problem solving and critical thinking Unconventional uses of edtech tools GotTechED Shoutouts If you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (https://gotteched.com/contact-us/#) and let us know how we can help you today! Segment 1: Current EventsSomethings wrong in the world today Using current events as a means to motivate students to be solution finders Examples:  Climate change article for lesson on weather, habitats, food webs, etc. Upcoming Election article for lesson on government function Resources:  https://www.sciencedaily.com/ (https://www.sciencedaily.com/) https://www.newseumed.org/ (https://www.newseum.org/) https://www.timeforkids.com/ (https://www.timeforkids.com/) https://www.tweentribune.com/ (https://www.tweentribune.com/) http://datanuggets.org/ (http://datanuggets.org/)   https://newsela.com/ (https://newsela.c

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: Where curation fits into education EdTech Tools that are used in education Types of projects that would benefit from the curation of resources If 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! Segment 1: What is a Curated Collection? Segment 2: Tools That Help With Managing a Curated Collection Wakelet OneTab Google Keep Google Sites Google Docs/Sheets Segment 3:  Examples of Projects That Would Benefit From a Curated Collection Hyperdoc Case-studies PBL Choice-Boards CER Can we save the polar bears? Lab Report/written work Help Page Digital Portfolio Choose your own adventure Differentiate anything Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Subscribe to our Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode #45 Elevate Learning with Gamification Techniques In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: What is Gamification? Common uses of Gamification EdTech Tools Ideas for Implementing Gamification into the Classroom If 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! Segment 1: What is Gamification? Gamification is an alternative method of learning compared to the traditional idea of learning. Instead of fearing the task of learning new things, gamification uses game elements to encourage and motivate students through the use of a game or  a fun activity. Examples of gamification elements: Badges Experience points Level ups Leaderboards Segment 2: What are some commonly used gamification EdTech tools? Flippity Play Brighter – students answer questions successfully earning currency that can be used to customize their avatars in the game. Minecraft Education Edition – studen

Episode #44: Essential EdTech for Your Outdoor Classroom In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss: Outdoor Classrooms: What are they and why should you have one? EdTech for the Outdoor Classroom Lesson ideas that infused edtech with your Outdoor Classroom If 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! Segment 1: What is an outdoor classroom, what are some common features, and why build one? Check out the https://outdoorclassroomproject.org for more resources on how to create an outdoor classroom. Look for grants from sites like Project Learning Tree: https://www.plt.org/resources/greenworks-grants/ Segment 2: PlantNet or PlantSnap or Google Lens for quick plant identification Starwalk for augmented reality info about stars and constellations – night time only GyroCompass – compass app.  Teach kids about magnetic north vs. true north Civilisations AR – augmented reality