Edtech ThrowdownEpisode 180: Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources Heading into 2025

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 180 called, “Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources Heading into 2025”  In this episode, we’ll wrap up 2024 by taking a look what is hot in educational technology right now as we start a new year.  We’ll also share of the tools and resources we’re most excited about for 2025.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.

Segment 1: End of the Year Wrap Up

Narrative:  Edtech Throwdown Traditional Episode

Segment 2: Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources

Hot Topics

• Where are we with AI?
• AI pushback - are you still seeing it?  Do you have it?
• Is the standard edtech tool without AI dead?

Edtech/AI Tools to Try in 2025

• Guise
• Snorkl
• NotebookLM
• Nick
• Padlet Sandbox
• Khanmigo

Edtech Resources

• Steph and Joe on the go
• Canva’s free teaching resources

Don’t forget to check out the Edtech Advent Calendar!

1. NotebookLM Podcast
2. Make Memojis in Canva
3. How-to Guides w/ Tango
4. Top 10 Canva Apps
5. Accessibility Tools For Teachers
6. Canva Guide for Administrators
7. AI Edtech Toolkit
8. Make a Customized Song with Suno
9. Auto-Feedback with Snorkl Student View
10. Teacher Dashboard in Snorkl
11. Set the Tone with Goblin Tools
12. Connecting Google Drive with Canva
13. AI Prompt Library for EDU
14. 3 Wheel of Names Resources
15. There’s an AI For That
16. Content-based Scattergories
17. Padlet Sandbox
18. Twitter Bluesky Bridge
19. Google’s Canva Apps
20. Teacher Resources Using Khanmigo
21. Quizizz Flash Cards
22. Online Stopwatch Tools
23. Google Lens Applications
24. Polls and Quizzes in Canva
25. 3D Models in PowerPoint

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Music Credits:

• Intro and Outro Music- American Idle - RKVC
• Segment Identifiers- Duck in the Alley - TrackTribe
• Edtech Throwdown- Born a Rockstar (Instrumental) - NEFEX

Need a Presenter?

As experienced presenters and content creators, you can contact Nick and Guise to speak at your school, event, or conference. They can customize a workshop that meets your organization’s unique time and content needs. While no topic is out of bounds, we are best known for sessions on:

• AI For Teachers, Admin, and Parents
• 1:1 Chromebook Integration
• EdTech Throwdown
• TargetED Learning
• Gamification (Badge Systems)
• Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)
• Google apps and extensions
• Personalized learning and Choice Boards
• Teacher productivity (Lesson Planning, Online Grading. and Feedback)
• Digital content creation
• Student Podcasting
• Screencasting
• Flipped Classroom
• Student-Centered Learning