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Episode 24: Is a Genius Hour a Genius Idea In this episode, we reflect on the #njecc2019 conference.  We talk about Genius Hour and how teachers can implement a Genius Hour into their curriculum. Presenting at NJECC #NJECC2019 Genius Hour Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Other Relatable GotTechED Episodes: Making the Switch from Traditional to Student-Centered Teaching Student-Centered Learning: Methods of Best Practice Second-Chance Learning, Escape Rooms, and Pecha Kucha Flipped Classroom, UDL, and Edtech Reform Using Edjinotes for Student Collaboration and Feedback with Dan Gallagher EdTech Fantasy Draft: 41 EdTech Tools for the Student-Centered Classroom 24 Tech Tools for Student-Centered Learning The Ultimate Guide to Classroom Screencasting How to Implement Passion Projects into your Classroom

GotTechED Episode 23: EdTech Bonanza In this episode, Guise and Nick share their #edtech holiday wishlist and discuss each other’s New Years Resolutions.  They also take at the top 3 edtech they’re most excited about using in 2019. Finally, Guise and Nick announce their acceptance as presenters at this year’s ISTE Conference in Philadelphia. EdTech Holiday Wishlist Zoom6 Recorder Audio-Technica 2005 EdTech New Year Resolutions Top 3 EdTech Tools for 2019 Extensions: Insert Learning (@InsertLearning  on twitter) OneTab Sway (@sway on twitter) ISTE Announcement! Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Other Relatable GotTechED Episodes: Microsoft Teams vs. Google Classroom: You Decide Using Google Sites for Personalized and Project-Based Learning Google Docs Best Practices Other ways to follow GotTec

Episode 22: The Art of Questioning, Preservice Teachers, & Leadership Characteristics Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick discuss the art of teacher questioning after a teacher inquiry.  They share their experiences after some recent college visits with Rutgers and Rider University students. They also take a look at the Teacher of the Year programs and discuss their importance.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite edtech for formative assessment. Teacher Questioning: Challenges and Advice Going Back to College Teacher of the Year Programs Tech Battle Royale: Formative Assessment Tech Nick argues for Go Formative – https://goformative.com/ Guise argues for Classkick – https://classkick.com/home-g?utm_expid=112791515-66.rooizQ8tQ6KuYt0PMWnwVQ.1 Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bens

GotTechED Episode 21: Interview with Kyle Niemis: Co-creator of ClassroomQ Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick interview Kyle Niemis, co-creator of ClassroomQ, an exciting new way to manage students questions during class.  After a teacher inquiry, they discuss an educational model known as Universal Design for Learning (UDL). They also try out a new challenge called “EdTech Hotseat”, where Nick and Kyle give their opinions on various topics while Guise selects a winner.  Finally, Nick and Kyle argue over the best edtech for digital assessments. Interview with Kyle Niemis: Co-creator of ClassroomQ Universal Design for Learning (UDL) EdTech HotSeat Tech Battle Royale: Digital Assessments Nick argues for Quizzizz – https://quizizz.com/ Kyle argues for Gimkit – https://www.gimkit.com/ Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org

GotTechED Episode 20: Quarter 1 Grading Tips, Pop Culture Lessons, and Being Thankful! Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick share the most effective edtech for faster grading.  After a teacher inquiry, they discuss some ways that pop culture can be used to enhance learning. In the spirit of the holidays, they also share some of the things they’re most thankful about in education today.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite newly discovered tech. Top Tips for Faster Grading CheckMark Extension Talk and Comment Extension Google Keep Extension Enhancing Lessons with Pop Culture Being Thankful in Education The Hello Girls Tech Battle Royale: Newly Discovered Tech Nick argues for HHMI BioInteractive  Guise argues for EdSurge Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/@bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Other

GotTechED Episode 19: Professional Learning Community’s (PLC’s) vs. Professional Learning Networks (PLN’s), & Teacher Conventions vs. Edcamps Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick compare Professional Learning Communities to Professional Learning Networks.  Next, they discuss some of the differences between traditional teacher conventions and edcamps. Nick shares some surprising educational statistics while Guise gives his opinions on each one.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite Chrome Extensions. PLC’s vs. PLN’s Professional Learning Communities Professional Learning Networks Teacher Conventions vs. Edcamps Sobering Educational Statistics You Probably Didn’t Know Tech Battle Royale: Chrome Extensions Nick argues for Pablo – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pablo/gfpibnlcombjoeejlongmihndgkpnjjo?ref=producthunt Guise argues for DarkDocs – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/darkdocs/jagekcabhgjlinjdcpocekgnnfidnmpi/related?ref

GotTechED Episode 18: STEM Misconceptions, 21st Century Mindset, and Teachers as Leaders Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the most common ways that teachers misunderstand STEM education.  After a teachers inquiry, they discuss 21st century teaching via “The 4 C’s”. They also take a look at the important role of teacher leaders and how to foster a climate in your school.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite tech for saving money! STEM Misconceptions Teacher Question: The 4 C’s of 21st Century Teaching Importance of Teacher Leaders Tech Battle Royale: Money-Saving Tech Nick argues for Digital Wish – http://www.digitalwish.com/ Guise argues for https://alicekeeler.com/2018/06/03/sign-free-books-edtech-supplies/ Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podc

GotTechED Episode 17: The Rise of Second Chance Learning Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the educational trend of assessment retakes through “second-chance learning”.  After a teachers inquiry, they discuss how room escapes can be incorporated into the classroom. They also take a look at a unique style of presentations known as “Pechakucha”.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite organizational tech tools. Everything You Need to Know about Second-Chance Learning Teacher Question: Practical Uses for Room Escapes in the Classroom Pechakucha – The Next Big Trend in Presentations? Tech Battle Royale: Organization Tech Nick argues for Pinup – https://pinup.com/H1wbuj8Km Guise argues for Coggle – https://coggle.it/?lang=en-US   Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Pod

GotTechED Episode 16: Teaching Creatively with EdTech Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the benefits of teaching creatively.  After a teachers inquiry, they discuss the role of an educational tech coach from multiple perspectives. They also take a look at badge systems as a motivational tool for teaching teachers.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite tech tools to maximize creativity. Transform Your Teaching with Creativity Teacher Question: Utilizing Your School’s Tech Coach Teacher Badge Systems Tech Battle Royale: Creativity Tech Nick argues for worlde.net Guise argues for Photofunio Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Other Relatable Episodes: Summer Professional Development PLC’s vs. PLN’s, Teacher Conventions vs. Edcamps, and Education Statisti

GotTechED Episode 15:  New Teacher Tips, Homework?, & 21st Century Pen Pals Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick share their thoughts on work-life balance for new teachers.  After a teachers inquiry, they discuss the value of homework in modern education. They also take a look at the concept of 21st-century pen-pals in the classroom.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over their favorite newly discovered Chrome Extensions. Top Tips for New Teachers Beyond the Classroom Teacher Question: Homework – Do We Need It? 21st Century Pen-Pals Tech Battle Royale: Newly Discovered Chrome Extensions Nick argues for Sound Gecko Guise argues for Extensity Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Other Relatable Episodes: Implementing a Personalized Learning Approach Personalized Learning

GotTechED Episode #14: Student-Centered Learning: Methods of Best Practice Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick discuss student-centered strategies that every teacher should know.  After a teachers inquiry, they explain the difference between gamification and game-based learning. They also take a look at social media and some creative ways that it can be used in the classroom.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over the best time-saving Chrome Extensions. Student-Centered Strategies Every Teacher Must Know Teacher Question: Differences Between Gamification and Game-Based Learning Social Media in the Classroom Tech Battle Royale: Time-Saving Chrome Extensions Nick argues for Equatio Guise argues for Last Pass Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/@bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Other Relatable Episodes: Making the

GotTechED Episode 13: Making the Switch from Traditional to Student-Centered Teaching Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick discuss the evolution, meaning, and values of student-centered learning in education.  Nick tries to stump Guise in an educational edition of Two Truths and a Lie. They also take a look at the implementation of portfolios in the classroom. Finally, Guise and Nick argue over the best website for data-based lessons. Why do we Teach? Two Truths and a Lie: Education Edition https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180803160212.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180728083617.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180803160212.htm Portfolio Do’s and Don’ts Tech Battle Royale: Data-Analysis Websites Nick argues for Buffalo University Case Studies Guise argues for Data Nuggets Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegottec

GotTechED Episode 12: Getting Ready for the 2018-2019 School Year Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick give some simple, practical tips for new teachers.  After a teacher’s inquiry, they review some of their favorite ways to use Google Slides. They also take a look at better methods for starting the school year in the most engaging ways possible.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue over the best edtech “Google Hacks” in another Tech Battle Royale! Tips For Pre-Service and New Teachers Teacher Question: Best Activities with Google Slides Starting the School Year Right Tech Battle Royale: Google Hacks Nick argues for Save to Google – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/save-to-google/meoeeoaohbmgbocpdpnjklmfmjjagkkf Guise argues for Google Explore – https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-the-new-google-explore-feature/ Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Social Media: Guise on T

GotTechED Episode 11: Technology that Motivates the Unmotivated Student In this episode, Guise and Nick sit down with Josh Holland to talk about gamification technology that can motivate the unmotivated students.  They talk about some recent game-changing news in the realm of education. Then Guise and Nick share some free upcoming professional development opportunities that you won’t want to miss out on. Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the edtech category of “Classroom Management” in their Tech Battle Royale! ClassCraft with Josh Holland Guest Josh Holland @hollandHVCHS ClassCraft @ClassCraftgame FlipGrid is FREE Flipgrid @flipgrid  FREE Online Training EdPuzzle Coach Training edpuzzle.com @edpuzzle NearPod Training Nearpod.com @nearpod Hive Summitt Tech Battle Royale: Topic Category: “Classroom Management” Guise Argues: Flippity https://flippity.net/ Nick Argues: ClassDojo https://www.classdojo.com/ @classdojo Music Credits: Josh Hollands band “Retroglyphs“ for this episodes music The

GotTechED Episode 10 Resources for the Summer Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about upcoming summer professional development opportunities.  They talk about edtech resources that they want to check out.  They will also give you a list of books, podcasts, and websites that can help you get ideas to try for next school year! Technology Projects to Explore this Summer Podcasts to Guise and Nick will Catch Up on Over the Summer @jeffbradburyTeachercast Podcast https://www.teachercast.net/ Stuff You Should Know Podcast https://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcasts Edtech Tools to Investigate Thinglink 360 – https://www.thinglink.com/ Video Questions Editor for YouTube https://9to5google.com/2012/09/21/youtube-launches-interactive-quiz-feature-with-video-questions-editor-beta/ Google Keep https://keep.google.com/ Books to Read Smart but Scattered, Peg Dawson and Richard Guare Intelligent students struggling in schools who need support with executive functioning –

GotTechED Episode 9: State Testing and Battling Senioritis In this episode,  Guise and Nick talk about state testing and then share clever ideas to prevent senioritis from taking over your classroom. Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the tech-tool category of “Tech Coach Favorites” in their Tech Battle Royale! What Needs to be said about State Testing Clever Ways Teachers can Combat Senioritis Tech Battle Royale: Topic Category: “Tech Coach Favorites” Guise Argues: Google Keep https://keep.google.com/ Shout out to @jenfischer18 and @ktsaoys for a wonderful Google Keep PD Johnson Argues: Blinkist www.blinkist.com @blinkist Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ @lakeyinspired Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched Other GotTechED Episodes: Managing the 1:1 Classroom Misconceptions of the 1:1 Classroom Survival Tips for the First-Year Teache

GotTechED Episode #8: Google Docs, AR and VR, Oh My!!! Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about their favorite uses of Google Docs, trends in education that might surprise you, and all thing Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).  Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the tech-tool category of “Photo Annotation and Presentation” in their Tech Battle Royale! Google Docs Methods of Best Practice Nick’s  Hyperdoc links Amazing Race game submissions (change edit to copy), Collaborative Story (wally water molecule) Guise’s Choice Board Bingo Written debate What’s the Difference Between AR and VR Article Written By: Jonathan Ronzio http://cramer.com/story/the-difference-between-ar-and-vr/ What’s Trending in Educational News? Science Daily- https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/strange_offbeat/education_learning/ Tech Battle Royale: Topic “Photo Annotation and Presentation” Guise Argues Lino http://en.linoit.com/ Nick Argues Thinglink Mu

GotTechED Episode 7: Competency-Based Grading and the Technology Integration Matrix In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about competency-based grading and standards-based grading.  They talk about the Technology Integration Matrix as a possible replacement for the SAMR Model. After a teacher’s inquiry, they explore the differences between standards-based grading and competency-based learning.  Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the category of “Extensions” in their seventh Tech Battle Royale! Characteristics of a Good Teacher Teacher Question: What is the difference between standards-based grading and competency-based learning? What is the Technology Integration Matrix Technology Integration Matrix Tech Battle Royale: Topic “Extensions” Guise argues Checkmark https://www.checkmarkclass.com/ Nick argues Kaizena https://www.kaizena.com/ Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Social Media: Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched Nick

GotTechED Episode 6: Snow (Make-up) Days Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick debate whether E-Learning is a viable way for districts to make up snow days.  They talk about the different ways that teachers can personalize learning for their students. After a teacher’s inquiry, Guise and Nick talk about the characteristics of quality edtech. Finally, they argue within the category of “Education Resources” in their next Tech Battle Royale!  Enhance your personalized learning today! How E-learning allows districts to be creative with snow days. David Sherwin’s take on E-learning Methods of Personalized Learning Teacher Question: What characteristics do you look for when selecting technology? Tech Battle Royale: Topic: Educational Resources Guise argues Ditch that Textbook by Matt Miller ditchthattextbook.com @Jmattmiller Nick argues Shake Up Learning by Casey Bell shakeuplearning.com @shakeuplearning Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_De

GotTechED Episode #4: Prepare, Respect, Compete Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about the biggest misconceptions regarding the one-to-one classroom.  After a teacher’s inquiry, they explore the topic of active learning through the use of hyperdocs. Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the category of “Research” in their fourth Tech Battle Royale!  Enhance your one-to-one classroom today! Show Notes: The Core Values of Teaching with Tech Do Core Values Influence the Way You Teach? Teacher Question: What are Hyperdocs? Kelly Hilton (@kellyihilton)Hyperdoc Girls Website: https://hyperdocs.co/about_hyperdocs Lisa Highfill @lhighfill Sarah Landis (@sarahlandis) Misconceptions of the 1:1 Classroom Tech Battle Royale: Research Guise argues Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/ Nick argues Google Arts and Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/ Music Credits: The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/ Soc