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Top 5 Hybrid and Hyflex Tips for Teachers

Lately I have gotten the same question from teachers over and over again, and now that I have been living this hybrid experience for a little while, I feel like I can appropriately answer the question and give some advice. The question I have been receiving is… “What strategies do you have for teaching in a hybrid model?”

The reality is that hybrid teaching is really hard, but I do have some tips that can make the experience more manageable. I’m sharing some strategies that are tech-related, strategies that are classroom-management related, and even some tips to help support students with the transition from a social emotional perspective. Today I’m sharing my top 5 tips for hybrid and hyflex teaching. Press play.

Episode Transcription and Webpage: https://edtech-class.com/2021/03/03/5-hybrid-and-hyflex-tips-for-teachers/

EdTech Tool of the Week: https://www.kamiapp.com/

Episode 13: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-13-best-advice-for-teaching-with-tech/id1516561465?i=1000488475711

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Episode 32: How to Use Google Jamboard during Morning Meeting

Today I’m sharing three different ideas on how you can use Google Jamboard with your students during Morning Meeting. I’m also sharing templates for these activities that you can use for free! 

Activity Links and Episode Webpage: https://edtech-class.com/2021/02/14/how-to-use-google-jamboard-during-morning-meeting/

EdTech Tool of the Week: https://www.justmote.me/

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Today I chat with my Instagram friend, Naomi Meredith. We talk about everything from STEM teaching and tech integration at the elementary level to truffle mac and cheese cardboard boxes. Press play. 

Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned current K-5 STEM teacher. After being in the elementary classroom for 6 years and falling in love with technology and STEM with her own students, she wanted an extra challenge. Without any technical degree, she studied, trained, and read all about innovation. This helped her land a position teaching K-5 STEM. She teaches STEM in the specials rotation, while also having the opportunity to co-teach with teachers in her building. While currently working on her Master’s in STEM Leadership, she believes that anyone can teach STEM, no matter what their classroom setting is.

Episode Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/02/17/stem-teaching-and-elementary-tech-integration-with-naomi-meredith/

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PBL in the Math Classroom with Telannia Norfar

In today’s episode, I chat with THE expert on PBL in the math classroom, Telannia Norfar. We discuss everything from bigger ideas in PBL to immediate strategies that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow. Press play.

Resources Mentioned:

https://hqpbl.org/

Episode Transcription:

https://edtech-class.com/2021/02/10/pbl-in-the-math-classroom-with-telannia-norfar/

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Episode 29: If Technology is to be Revolutionary, We Need Everyone at the Table with Jeannette Washington, M.Ed.

In today's episode, I chat with Jeannette Washington, M.Ed., whose work focuses on the intersection of dyslexia advocacy, technology, and social justice. Jeannette has worked as a speech and language pathologist, a software engineer, and an educator. She has nearly a decade of experience working with students that exhibit special abilities. Our conversation specifically centers around digital accessibility and strategies for supporting all learners with technology. Press play.

Episode Transcription:

https://edtech-class.com/2021/02/04/if-technology-is-to-be-revolutionary-we-need-everyone-at-the-table-with-jeannette-washington-m-ed/

Resources Mentioned:

Jeannette Washington, M.Ed.: 

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Today I chat with Jodi Miller, PhD student at Johns Hopkins University and creator of WellCheq. WellCheq is a web-based tool that gives students a voice and provides teachers with insight into the wellbeing of their learners. Teachers can check-in with students and support their social emotional needs with WellCheq. Jodi also shares her expertise on the intersection of stress management and academic achievement. Press play.

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In Episode 26, I interviewed Sara Lev, TK teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty. Sara and her TK students created their own podcast. For today’s bonus episode, you’ll hear directly from Sara’s students. Press play.

Show Notes: https://edtech-class.com/2021/01/20/the-rainbow-builders-podcast/

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Episode 27: EdTech Classroom’s Year in Review: Top 5 EdTech Tools of 2020

It's time for the first annual EdTech Classroom Year in Review. I'm sharing my top 5 edtech tools of 2020. It's the moment you didn't even know you were waiting for. And it's here. Press play. 

Other “Top EdTech Tools” Lists:

House of #EdTech Smackdown: https://chrisnesi.com/2020-smackdown-hoet170

Cult of Pedagogy: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/6-ed-tech-tools-to-try-in-2020/

Jamboard Tutorials:

Beginner Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QySPzvuCthk

Activity Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkgWa0K2_WI

Teachers Mentioned:

Sam Fecich

Spencer Sharp

Naomi Meredith

Pam Alba

Dena (Miss Tech Queen)

Erica Aguirre

Jeannette Washington

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Episode 26: PBL in Early Childhood with Sara Lev, TK Teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty

Today's episode of the EdTech Classroom Podcast is with Sara Lev, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher and National Faculty for PBLWorks. 

You might notice something different about the intro of today's episode. I don't *normally* have kids running the show. I also don't normally have a theme song quite as catchy as the one you'll hear today. Today's episode of the EdTech Classroom Podcast is with Sara Lev. You'll hear from Sara's students too, who created their own podcast. Sara shows us that it truly is possible to have high-quality project-based learning with students of all ages, even our youngest learners. She also dispels some myths about PBL in early childhood along the way.

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