How can we create more flexible, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences? In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette (husband and wife duo AdaKat) about tools and strategies to make learning more inclusive. We explore MagicSchool, Quizizz, Mote, Immersive Reader, Goblin Tools, MirrorTalk, Factors Education, Helperbird, Google Docs Voice Typing, and more. Plus, we dive into AI-powered tools like Perplexity AI, Diffit, and SchoolAI and creative solutions like image generators in Canva and Adobe Express. I also share updates on interactive charts in Canva, new Pear Deck certified content, and the launch of Google Vids for Google Workspace for Education.

#EduDuctTape Episode 117

• Today's Sponsor
  • Swivl - bit.ly/reflectwithjake
• SoapBox Moment - “Don’t Forget to Look in the Rearview Mirror”
  • The tweet from Adam Grant where I discovered the Mollie West Duffy & Liz Fosslein comic - x.com/AdamMGrant/status/1555985410345639936
• Today’s Guests: Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette, co-authors of The Complete EdTech Coach: An Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning.
  • Adam is an Educational Technology & Integrated Studies Consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. He supports teachers through individualized coaching, demo lessons and professional development. Adam is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, CUE Board Member, and 2022 ISTE Featured Voice. @techcoachjuarez on X, Bluesky, TikTok and IG. techcoachjuarez.com. [email protected]
  • Katherine is an author, learner and educational leader who advocates for inclusive educational opportunities for all students within the communities they reside. She was the primary writer for California’s inaugural Computer Science Standards. Katherine has been a keynote speaker, featured presenter, and panelist for organizations across the globe on a variety of educational topics. @katgoyette.bsky.social, @kat_goyette, @katgoyette on IG

• The EdTech Newlywed Game
• Adam’s “Hashtag Learning” Blog post - techcoachjuarez.blogspot.com/2020/11/hashtags-reflection-review-real-life-to.html
• Educational Duct Tape Question: What tool or strategy would you use to create a more flexible, accessible (UDL), and differentiated learning experience?
• Google Docs Voice Typing - jakemiller.net/voice-typing-in-google-docs
• Quizizz Accessibility Features - quizizz.com/home/accommodations
• Mote - mote.com
• Google Search for Pronunciation - youtube.com/watch?v=TK_6-mtJE-k&t=29s
• Closed Captioning in Google Slides - support.google.com/docs/answer/9109474
• Goblin Tools - goblin.tools
• MagicSchool - magicschool.ai
• Factors Education - factors.world
• Immersive Reader - onenote.com/learningtools
• Helperbird - helperbird.com
• MirrorTalk - mirrortalk.ai
• Perplexity AI - perplexity.ai
• Diffit - web.diffit.me
• Image Creator in Canva - canva.com/ai-image-generator
• Image Creator in Adobe Express - adobe.com/products/firefly/features/text-to-image.html
• Google’s Teachable Machine - teachablemachine.withgoogle.com
• SchoolAI - schoolai.com
• Brisk - briskteaching.com
• Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:
• Canva Levels Up Data Viz with Interactive Charts - canva.com/newsroom/news/droptober-education-2024
• New Math and ELA Pear Deck Certified Content - peardeck.com/product-updates/new-math-and-ela-pear-deck-certified-content
• Google Vids is now available for Google Workspace for Education - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/11/google-vids-now-generally-available-for-edu.html