In this episode, Alyssa Lyons and Jay Matthews join to discuss five reasons why  financial literacy is an important skill for all students. You'll also hear about EVERFI's standards-aligned, self-paced, digital resources to teach real-world topics like financial literacy, career skills of the future, leadership, digital citizenship and social-emotional learning.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/12/05/financial-literacy-bonus/ 

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In this episode, world language teacher, Laura Boyd, joins to discuss how to get started with digital choice boards with students. If you’re new to digital choice boards, Laura takes you through the steps of where to start. You'll also hear some of her favorite digital tools and extra resources to put digital choice boards into practice in the classroom.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/30/digital-choice-boards-140/ 

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In this episode, I share a handful of quick YouTube tips to save you time on YouTube, including how to find, organize and share videos with students, colleagues and families. You’ll also hear how to access my free download with a total of 13 YouTube tricks to explore that include screenshots for each tip.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/23/youtube-tips-139/ 

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In this EdTech Essentials Spotlight, I’ll share tips on how to explore the world with virtual reality that come straight from my new book. You’ll hear about how a virtual field trip can help students wonder, ask questions, and become curious about the world around them.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/16/virtual-field-trips-138/ 

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In this episode, educator, author, blogger and creator, Lisa Johnson joins to discuss using EdTech for calm, coping and creativity.  You’ll hear some great strategies to consider around social emotional learning, executive functioning and life-long skill-building for students of all ages.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/09/calm-coping-creativity-137/ 

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In this episode, I'm joined by Fred Fransen, co-founder of Certell, to discuss the role of pop culture in online learning. You'll hear the what, why, and how of finding pop culture-friendly resources to share with students to make content relevant and authentic in your classroom.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/07/pop-culture-bonus/ 

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In this episode, I'm joined by educator and author Dr. Sarah Thomas, to discuss the role of a regional tech coordinator. You’ll also hear tips on professional learning and leadership opportunities for educators beyond the classroom.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/11/02/tech-coordinator-135/ 

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In this episode, I’ll take you through three ways teachers can make the most of Pinterest this school year.  You’ll also hear how this robust platform full of diverse resources for educators can totally transform your classroom.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/10/26/pinterest-135/ 

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In this episode, Mitch Slater, Co-Founder and CEO of Levered, joins to discuss competency-based instruction and the impact this model can have in blended learning classrooms. We’ll unpack the term competency-based instruction and you’ll hear examples of what this looks like in action.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/10/24/competency-based-bonus/ 

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In this episode, ISTE author James Fester joins to discuss his new book about incorporating project-based learning in environmental education to solve real-world problems. You’ll hear actionable tips you can try out right away along with interdisciplinary connections to environmental education throughout the school year.

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/10/19/environmental-education-134/ 

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