How can we empower students to self-assess their learning? In this episode, Shantel Lott joins me to explore tech tools and strategies that foster reflection and agency. We chat about Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and MagicSchool’s Custom ChatBot. I also share updates on using Google Gemini with Teens, Padlet Sandbox’s new sound and visual effects, and the magic of generating Google Slides with Alayna AI.

#EduDuctTape Episode 120

• Today's Sponsor
• M2 by Swivl - swivl.com/m2
• Today’s Guests: Shantel Lott
• Shantel is an EdTech enthusiast and Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech. Certified in Google & Microsoft, she empowers educators to integrate tech into their classrooms. Whether in-person or virtual, Shantel’s passion is making learning engaging and innovative.
• Contact Info:  @LottsOfEdTech(X, Bluesky, TikTok), [email protected], friedtechnology.com, linkedin.com/in/shantel-lott

• 2 Truths & 1 Lie - or was it 2 lies and 1 truth!?
• Educational Duct Tape Question: What tool or strategy would you use facilitate students self-assessing their learning?
• Snorkl - snorkl.app
• NotebookLM - notebooklm.google.com
• Personalized Pathways with the Custom Chatbot in MagicSchool - magicschool.ai/tools/custom-chatbot
• Raina in MagicSchool - app.magicschool.ai/raina
• Curipod - curipod.com
• Knowt - knowt.com
• Adobe Express - adobe.com/express
• Padlet - padlet.com
• Quizlet - quizlet.com
• Quizizz - quizizz.com
• Kahoot - kahoot.com
• Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:
• Gemini: A Responsible AI Experience for Teens! - https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/workspace-gemini-classroom-iste-2024/#:~:text=Helping%20teen%20students%20learn%20responsibly%20and%20confidently%20in%20an%20AI%2Dfirst%20future%20with%20Gemini
• Generate Google Slides with Alayna AI! - https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/alayna_ai_for_google_slides/503455951279
• Padlet Sandbox Gets a Splash of Sound and Visual Effects! - https://padlet.blog/visual-and-sound-effects-for-sandboxes/