Edventures in Tech

Thanks for listening to Episode #28 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, Andrew & Dan discuss upcoming conferences and events.  In the weekly windup includes updates from Google Docs, Canva Whiteboards, and BookCreator. Without diving too deep, Andrew & Dan discuss PBL and outlines what makes PBL successful in classrooms.

Links:

Ditch Summit

NYSCATE Conference

howtogeek.com/789838/how-to-add-a-document-summary-in-google-docs

canva.com/newsroom/news/introducing-canva-whiteboards

blog.edpuzzle.com/edtech/edpuzzle-in-spanish

blog.edpuzzle.com/edtech/how-to-turn-your-live-class-into-an-engaging-online-class

Smart canvas delivers the next evolution of collaboration for Google Workspace

Stop Throwing Tech Into Classrooms Without a Purpose (and Other Expert Advice to Schools)

Project-Based Learning Does Not Have to Be a 6-8 Week Unit — A.J. Juliani

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Tech Hard again. Work smart. Live an EDventUre.

Thanks for listening to Episode #27 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, Andrew & Dan discuss upcoming conferences and events.  In the weekly windup includes information about all the updates from Google, Flip (formerly Flipgrid), Screencast-o-matic, Quizizz, and a student work scanner! Tune in for the fun.

Links:

Ditch Summit

NYSCATE Conference

https://classtechtips.com/2022/10/20/student-work-scanner/

https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/how-google-workspace-is-delivering-innovation-for-the-future-of-hybrid-work

https://screencast-o-matic.com/blog/new-interactive-video-quizzes-education/

https://new.loom.com/announcements/automated-transcripts-for-every-video

https://new.loom.com/announcements/stitch-looms-together

support.quizizz.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409852287513-Types-of-Questions-New-Quiz-Editor

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Thanks for listening to Episode #26 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, Andrew & Dan return as we kick off Season 2! In the weekly windup includes information about all the updates from tools over the summer and what is new and happening in classrooms! Tune in for the fun.

Links:

Introducing new spacing feature on Google Sites

Easily assign Tasks from Google Docs

Seamlessly access popular Education Technology tools directly in Google Classroom

Google Tools to Support all Learners

Spreadsheet Activities for all Subjects

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Thanks for listening to Episode #25 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, the weekly windup includes information about Chrome Extensions, Google updates, and ideas for the final few weeks of school and the summer! Andrew & Dan wrap up season 1 with gratitude. Tune in for the fun.

Links:

Use new table templates and dropdown chips in Google Docs to create highly collaborative documents

New Emoji reactions in Google Docs on web

Canva Design Skills for Students - Design School

*Periodic Table Finished Product update Dec 2021

Awesome teacher summer: PD bingo choice board - Ditch That Textbook

Fun activities for the end of the school year - Just Add Students

https://brenhamtechdaily.blogspot.com/2022/05/please-not-another-end-of-year-picture.html

Thanks for listening to Episode #24 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, the weekly windup includes information about Summer Googlepalooza, Google Keep and 5 Chrome extensions to make Google Classroom even more awesome. Dan decides to throw Andrew a curve ball with the Would You Rather. Tune in for the fun.

Links:

Summer Googlepalooza 2022 - MassCUE

Your Teacher's Guide to Getting Organized with Google Keep

5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! | Shake Up Learning

Mote and Wakelet App Smash

Migrate your classic Google Sites before December 1, 2022

Writing Prompts in WriQ

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Thanks for listening to Episode #23 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we discuss more Google updates that have been released as well as Flipgrid and Quizizz updates. We talk about Eric Curts and all the Math Tools for education to help facilitate good usage of instructional technology in mathematics. Tune-in to learn more!

Links:

Enhanced menus in Google Docs improves findability of key features on desktop

Create externally friendly booking pages with appointment scheduling in Google Calendar

Flipgrid Updates - Mobile app

https://twitter.com/justinchando/status/1511492767041482756

https://support.quizizz.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030860132-Audio-Questions-and-Audio-Video-Responses-

Set recurring task end options directly in Google Tasks

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Thanks for listening to Episode #22 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we discuss more Google updates that have been released. We welcome back Ditch that Textbook’s Matt Miller to discuss all things current in Educational Technology. Tune in to see what motivates this EdTech leader and what he envisions for the landscape of education in the future.

Links:

Set up host controls and assign co-hosts ahead of meetings in Google Calendar

EdTech in 2025: A glimpse into education's future | The Jotform Blog

EfficienTEACH outline with comments

EfficienTEACH - Ditch That Textbook

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Thanks for listening to Episode #21 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we discuss more Google updates that have been released. We continue our discussion with Maverick educator Matt Miller. Have fun getting deeper into the discussion of his book, Tech Like a Pirate. Tune in for all of the fun!

Links:

Additional improvements for Google Meet

ScreenPal - Video Messaging Extension - Screencast-O-Matic

Google Classroom 'practice sets' will give students real-time help as part of the 'adaptive learning' push

Intelligent corrections for formulas in Google Sheets

Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - April 15, 2022

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This week is a replay of Episode #7, on project-based learning. New episodes with Andrew & Dan return on April 21!

Thanks for listening to Episode #20 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we discuss more Google updates that have been released. We have part one of our discussion with maverick educator Matt Miller of Ditch that textbook. Tune in for all of the fun!

Links:

Create more interactive assignments with practice sets for Google Classroom, launching in beta soon

Google Meet attendance reports available now for education meetings with two or more participants

Expanded access for noise cancellation in Google Meet

EfficienTEACH Station Rotation Cards

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