My Tech Toolbelt

MTT028| 3Doodler, the 3D Printer in your hand, MTT Anniversary, CUE it up! #CUE19 - Maxwell Bogue www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 3Doodler The 3D printing pen was an invention of accidental genius, creativity and quick thinking. What started out as an error from a 3D printer, turned into an amazing venture into a handheld way to create 3D objects. The 3Doodler went on to raise nearly $4 million USD in two successful Kickstarts and has since become the best-selling 3D printing product of all-time. Contact: 3Doodler Twitter: @3Doodler Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/3doodler/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/3Doodler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3doodler/   Items mentioned in Epis

MTT027| Freckle for Everyone, Differentiation Platform For K-12, Part 1 - Sarah Emerling www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Looking for a way to differentiate instruction for everyone in the classroom?  Well, you are in for a treat as we speak with Sarah Emerling, a Special Education teacher from South Carolina where we talk about Freckle.  She tells us how Freckle wants to reach all of your students at the level that’s best for them! Freckle empowers teachers to differentiate instruction across Math, ELA, Social Studies and Science. Freckle   Sarah Emerling received her Bachelors in Elementary and Special Education, National Board Certified as Exceptional Needs Specialist. She also was the District

MTT026 OER, Oh My!, Open Educational Resources - Kristina Ishmael Looking for a way to have enhanced or a alternative resources for your curriculum?  Well, you are in for a treat as we speak with Kristina Ishmael from New America where we talk about Open Educational Resources, or OER.  She explains what type of resources are available, licensing, and how you can use the resources once you have them. Kristina’s enthusiasm about OER will have you excited to see how you can use OER in your school. Open Educatonal Resources (OER), are teaching and learning materials that you may freely use and reuse, without charge.   www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt   You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Kristina Ishmael is an educator, learner, thought

Wouldn’t it be great to use technology that students already love and many are using already? Join us in our conversation with James Pike and Neal Manegold where they tell us about the different ways you can use MinecraftEDU in your classroom.  Don’t be afraid to try it, they will tell you just how easy it is to get started! www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. MinecraftEDU Website James Pike is a fun loving teacher from California who has blending Minecraft, coding, and makerspaces across curriculum for 6 years. He is students have historical movies, created video games out of cells, and turned their classroom in to a full on cardboard box arcade. Currently, James is working with Minecraft Education

MTT024| Virtual Reality, Get Fully Immersed - Steven Sato Today we have a very in-depth interview with an educator that totally immerses us in the Virtual Reality world.  Steven Sato is the Technology Director for a K8 Independent School in the Los Angeles area. We explore the different types of “Reality” available today (like A/R and V/R), we look at costs, and implementing VR into your curriculum. Steven also gives us some great examples of a variety of virtual experiences available to your students today! www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Steven Sato is currently the Technology Director for a K8 Independent School in Los Angeles.  He has been an educator for 19 years and, as a life-long learner, he dedicates

MTT023| CUE Membership, Networking, PLN, and Education Technology - Cate Tolnai www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Have you thought about finding a group of educators that are as interested in technology as you are? Well, today we are speaking with Cate Tolnai, Director of Member Engagement for CUE. Cate explains all the wonderful advantages there are to joining a group like CUE. “CUE, formerly, Computer-Using Educators, is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1978. CUE’s goal is to inspire innovative learners in all disciplines from preschool through college. With an active current membership of thousands of educational professionals, CUE supports many regional affiliates and Learning Networ

MTT022| 3D Printing - Dream Design Create - Brian Adams Have you thought about exploring the world of 3D printers? Do you have one but not sure what to do with it? Join us in our conversation with Brian Adams where he tells us about different types of printers, price points, maintenance, and things to look for in a quality printer. He also gives us resources for templates to get you started right out of the box! www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Brian Adams is the Educational Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist and teaches Advanced Placement Computer Science for Bishop Montgomery High School, in Torrance, California.  Brian has taught students from K-12, in a wide range of subjects from ty

Our heartfelt thanks to the following people.  We couldn't do it without you! Greg ArganoPat LenehanGail RodonoOur Families Friend and supporter @johnwickiDeal Institute team at Loyola Marymount University The crew at Beavens Systems that put up with us@stickermuleQueensboroTee-Spring   Thankful for the Supporters and guests CUE Inc. and ISTEMary McCormick and Touch Cast StudioZoe Bader and Go NoodleLaura McComb and FlipgridDanielle Moore and Craig Jones and FormativeJessica Solano and NearpodSean Young and Amanda Moore & Sam Schneider & ClasscraftMatt Menshner and ScribleKeani Romero and Donor’s ChooseJon Corippo and Marlene Hebern - talking about EduProtocolsMeredith Allen and SoundtrapJillian Hoffman and Hour of Code (code.org)Jessica Pack and We VideoPeter Paccone and Kahoot   Others who inspired us: The Virtual Reality Podcast (@stevensato)Luis Perez @eyeonaxsCheck this out podcast with Brian & Ryan @checkthisoutBRTOSAs Talking Tech podcast @TosasTalkinTechDave Lee & his dad - from @intl

MTT020|Kahoot! - Game Based Learning - Peter Paccone Kahoot! Is a game-based learning platform, that is free for teachers!   www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here   Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   Kahoot! website Create a fun learning game in minutes – called ‘kahoots’. The format and number of questions are entirely up to you. Add videos, images and diagrams to your questions to amplify engagement. Ways to play Kahoot!   Peter Paccone has earned many accomplishments during his 30 years of teaching.  Some of those include: California Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award; Henry Ford Innovator Award, PBS Digital Innovator Award; Southern California Innovative Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award, Los Angeles Mock Trial Teache

MTT019|We Video, engaging in Digital Storytelling - Jessica Pack   WeVideo empowers all students to express their ideas authentically and creatively. Use WeVideo with all your existing devices, and there is no software to install.   www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt   You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here   Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   WeVideo WeVideo is the complete, feature-packed video creation platform for today’s learners. The platform is built with classroom, school, and district-wide use in mind.  Jessica says, “WeVideo is browser-based video editing software, with options for green screen, webcam recording, and screen recording. It integrates seamlessly with Google Drive, making it an easy to use tool for students to use to create and share their work.  

MTT018|Hour of Code and first-time Grant Writing - Jillian Hoffman   www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Hour of Code - The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out the tutorials and activities. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide. The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2018 Co

MTT017|Soundtrap, the online tool for collaboration through music, podcasts and communication skills - Meredith Allen Soundtrap EDU is an online tool that enables teachers to follow the latest curriculums through music, podcasts, language, literacy training and other sound recordings.   www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt   You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify or listen here   Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   Soundtrap - Soundtrap EDU is an online tool that enables teachers to follow the latest curriculums through music, podcasts, language, literacy training and other sound recordings. A creative environment in which students can collaborate and develop their own creative and communication skills. Soundtrap EDU is easy to use for both teachers and students of all levels. The studio co

MTT016|EduProtocol Field Guide, Student centered learning - Marlena Hebern and Jon Corippo Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   EduProtocols.com EduProtocol Field Guide on Amazon   Are you stuck in the lecture-and-worksheet rut? Many teachers continue to struggle to break out of the corporate lesson-and-worksheet cycle to find fresh, meaningful ways to develop original, engaging and effective instruction. In The EduProtocol Field Guide, Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern outline sixteen classroom-tested protocols to break up clichéd lesson plans, build culture, and deliver content to K–12 students in a supportive, creative environment.   Start Smart Smart Start activities set your students up for success by teaching them how to learn, using tools like Frayer Models and Venn Diagrams on fun subjects. In addition to preparing your students to learn, Smart Start activities help build a pos

MTT015| Donors Choose, Donate directly to the classroom - Keani Romero, Middle School Robotics Teacher Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   Donors Choose Website DonorsChoose.org is a United States–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects. Founded in 2000 by former public school teacher in the Bronx, DonorsChoose.org was among the first civic crowdfunding platforms of its kind. The organization has been given Charity Navigator’s highest rating every year since 2005. In January 2018, they announced that 1 million projects had been funded. In 77% of public schools in the United States, at least one project has been requested on DonorsChoose.org.   A little about Keani Romero: “I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and attended public schools until high school. I am a graduate of The University of Arizona a

MTT014| Scrible, Modern Research Platform for School and Work - with Matt Menschner, High School ELA and History Teacher   Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   Scrible Website A little about Matt Menschner: “I am a fourth-year teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I graduated from Temple University in December 2014. My content area of focus in college was history, but after graduation I also pursued a certification in English. After graduating I began teaching at a middle school in West Philadelphia, but the following year I returned to the neighborhood high school in North Philadelphia where I completed my student teaching fieldwork the year prior. As an advocate of technology in the classroom, I am constantly adapting and modifying the way that I teach my students and meet their diverse educational needs. I occasionally act as a consult for Scrible, Inc. and I have incorporated a

Classcraft, bringing gamification to your class - with Sam Schneider (Middle School Music Teacher) - It's not just for video games!   Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   Classcraft Website From the Classcraft Website: Student Engagement Matters - Engagement has a profound impact on everything in your classroom, from student behavior, motivation, and academic performance to the overall culture. When engagement drops, learning suffers. Through gaming principles that address motivation, Classcraft’s ecosystem of integrated tools reframes your students' progress in school as a collaborative game they play together throughout the year — rewiring social dynamics to build a fun, more empathetic classroom and facilitating a supportive environment where students thrive. Twitter: @Classcraftgame Instagram: @Classcraftgame   Sam Schneider: Sam Schneider is a middle school music teacher from N

Classcraft, bringing gamification to your class - with Shawn Young (Classcraft Co-Founder) and Amanda Moore (4th grade teacher).  Listen to the Co-Founder's story about why they created Classcraft. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Classcraft Website From the Classcraft Website: Student Engagement Matters - Engagement has a profound impact on everything in your classroom, from student behavior, motivation, and academic performance to the overall culture. When engagement drops, learning suffers. Through gaming principles that address motivation, Classcraft’s ecosystem of integrated tools reframes your students' progress in school as a collaborative game they play together throughout the year — rewiring social dynamics to build a fun, more empathetic classroom and facilitating a supportive environment where students thrive. Twitter: @Classcraftgame Instagram: @Classcraftgame   Amanda

Join the My Tech Toolbelt Podcast team as we delve into our overview of the ISTE 18 Conference in Chicago. We discuss the new initiatives coming from ISTE. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. @ISTE #ISTE18 ISTE - Internation Society for Technology in Education - is the EPICENTER OF EDTECH, the most comprehensive ed tech event in the world. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS David Eagleman, Andy Weir, Katie Martin, Nadia Lopez, Michael Cohen @TheTechRabbi We cover the following topics: This year’s ISTE they announced new initiatives smaller more directed conferences throughout the US ISTE U - certifications for teachers with option for college credit TedED partnership? estimated 18540 / 24000+ w Expo people in attendance over 500 vendors over 5000 submissions for sessions over 1400 sessions and posters BIG announcement was that ISTE will be focusing on Digital Citizenship not just the basics but how s

Nearpod, bringing interactivity to your lessons - Jessica Solano, Florida TOY 2017 www.mytechtoolbelt.com @mytechtoolbelt  #MyTechToolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here   Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Nearpod Website Jessica Solano: In 2016, Jessica was selected as the Polk County Teacher of the Year as well as the 2017 Florida Teacher of the Year, representing 74 school districts and more than 175,000 teachers. Jessica served as the Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education and traveled throughout the state delivering motivational speeches and workshops focused on empowering teachers to create impactful learning experiences for their students. Jessica attributes her success in the classroom to her childhood experience of having her home serve as a foster home. When she was completing her degree in elementary educa

www.mytechtoolbelt.com @mytechtoolbelt  #MyTechToolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. @ISTE #ISTE18 ISTE - Internation Society for Technology in Education - is the EPICENTER OF EDTECH, the most comprehensive ed tech event in the world. "You’ll have more than 1,000 opportunities to personalize your learning and create a professional development path that covers what’s important to you. Want to learn by doing? Check out a BYOD. Want to ask questions of presenters? Attend an interactive lecture. Need to get really hands-on? Join us in a playground. See why more than 16,000 educators count on the ISTE Conference & Expo for extraordinary PD!" KEYNOTE SPEAKERS David Eagleman, Andy Weir, Katie Martin, Nadia Lopez, Michael Cohen @TheTechRabbi We cover the following topics: ISTE App, Session ty