Edventures in Tech

Thanks for listening to Episode #19 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the huge update to being allowed to schedule across multiple Google Classroom classes. We discuss best EdTech tools in the classroom, the Kami library and time-saving gmail hacks for teachers. We dive in deep to discuss Canva and the uses in the classroom. Tune in for all of the fun!

Links:

Time-Saving Gmail Hacks for Teachers

Kami Free Teaching Templates

11 Best EdTech Tools to Enhance Your Classroom

Schedule posts for multiple classes in Google Classroom

10 Things You Can Create With Canva With Zero Effort

Canva Templates

20 Canva Templates

10 Ways Canva in Classroom

What is Canva? A guide to the graphic design platform's features and capabilities

Sticker Request

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Thanks for listening to Episode #18 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we discuss some new updates to Google Workspace. Now you can collaborate with others in an email template in Google Docs! We share how to use Google Forms to customize email newsletters for every kid and share the free lesson plans and resources you aren’t using, but should be. We continue our conversation on choice boards and break down the difference between choice boards and playlists. Tune in for all of the fun!

Links:

EDventUres in Tech Sticker Request

Customized email newsletters for every kid with Google Forms - Ditch That Textbook

The FREE Lesson Plans and Resources You Aren't Using! (but should be) - SULS0148 | Shake Up Learning

Adobe Express Logomaker

10 ways to improve students' long-term learning - Ditch That Textbook

Choice Boards Presentation – Jake Miller

Playlists vs. Choice Boards: What is the difference? – Dr. Catlin Tucker

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Thanks for listening to Episode #17 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we discuss some new research shared by AJ Juilani regarding the research that supports PBL and student inquiry. We also share some insights to GoGuardian and how to take advantage of the Wordle craze in your classroom. Our discussion this week centers around meaningful tech integration utilizing the SAMR model. Tune in for all of the fun!

Links:

EDventUres in Tech Sticker Request

Reminder: Kids Still Love Learning — AJ Juliani

PBL vs Doing The Same Thing: The Research Is Clear — AJ Juliani

The Research Behind PBL, Genius Hour, and Choice In The Classroom — AJ Juliani

Wordle and Canva

word.rodeo!

Custom Wordle

How to Introduce GoGuardian Teacher to Your Students

10 ways to reach SAMR's redefinition level - Ditch That Textbook

Applying the SAMR model in the ELT Classroom – PeacheyPublications.com

10 Reasons To Try Genius Hour This School Year — AJ Juliani

Evaluate - Going Beyond the Traditional with Technology in the Classroom

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Thanks for listening to Episode #16 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we go through a number of new updates to instructional platforms and tools. These updates include originality reports that are now available in Google Slides, Matt Miller’s new EfficienTeach endeavor, and 15 ways to use Google Keep in the classroom. Our discussion this week centers around the value of choice boards in the classroom. Tune in for all of the fun!

Links:

EfficienTEACH outline with comments

Habit stacking: 10 ways it can streamline class - Ditch That Textbook

Google Updates

Wacom Tablets

Limnu Online Whiteboard

Miro

15 Ways for Students to Use Google Keep [infographic] | Shake Up Learning

Originality Reports for Google Slides

Choice Boards: Benefits, Design Tips & Differentiation – Dr. Catlin Tucker

The Ultimate Guide to Choice Boards and Learning Menus — AJ Juliani

Choice Boards Presentation – Jake Miller

Playlists vs. Choice Boards: What is the difference? – Dr. Catlin Tucker

https://twitter.com/torreytrust/status/1497950330947964931/photo/1

Rock Paper Scissors Choice Board

https://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/2022/02/its-time-for-our-march-choice-boards.html

March 2022 Choice Board

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Thanks for listening to Episode #15 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we share some thoughts about integrating technology, using Literably for running records, and all the new features of Plickers in our Weekly Windup.  We also break down Eric Curts’ Google tools to help all learners.

Links:

Introducing New Tech

5 K–12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2022 | EdTech Magazine

Literably

Plickers

Google Tools to Help all Learners

Eric Curts

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Thanks for listening to Episode #14 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Autodraw and the power of audio feedback with Mote. This week Andrew and Dan are joined by VP of Education from Mote, Jon Neal.

Links:

Expanding into Early Childhood Is Good for Edtech Companies. Is It Good for Kids? | EdSurge News

NYSCATE Grants

Autodraw

Special Guest Jon Neale - VP, Education

Mote.com

Form to Upgrade Mote

@justmoteHQ

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Thanks for listening to Episode #13 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we bring you new opportunities with NYSCATE Learning and FETC 2022. We are also excited to share our current work with PBL.  This week hosts will dive into the exciting world of sketchnoting.

Links:

NYSCATE Course Offerings

FETC

PBL Works

Blooket

What is Sketchnoting? - Verbal to Visual

Sketchnoting In The Classroom - Verbal to Visual

10 Brilliant Examples Of Sketch Notes: Notetaking For The 21st Century

How to Sketchnote (with no artistic ability at all) | Your Visual Journal

Sketchnoting in the classroom: 12 ways to get started - Ditch That Textbook

Sketchnotes for Educators (Book 1) | Sylvia Duckworth

How to Sketchnote (Book 2) | Sylvia Duckworth

#SketchnoteFever | Sylvia Duckworth

Resources

Keynote has drawing tools

Google Keep (small)

Jamboard on tablet

Sketchbook - iOS

Tayasui Sketches Pro - $5.99 (in app purchases)

Procreate - $9.99

Adobe Fresco - iOs, Google, Windows

Rocketbook

Sketchup.com - Chromebooks/internet-based

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Thanks for listening to Episode #12 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we bring you new opportunities with NYSCATE Learning and Kami Connect 2022. We are also excited that the Google Doodle contest has kicked off for 2022. Our Weekly Windup features updates to Orbit Note, Google Drive and Google Shortcuts you don’t want to miss.  This week hosts will discuss the power of video for student creation and outline easily accessible tools.

Links:

online-courses-live | NYSCATE

Kami Connect 2022

Doodle for Google 2022 contest

Google Drive Alert

Google Shortcuts - Efficient & Effective

Video Resources

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Thanks for listening to Episode #11 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we breakdown some of the top tech products coming in 2022, live translations in Google Meet, the fantastic supports provided by TextHelp, new PD from Screencastify and an upcoming #FlipgridFresh opportunity. This week hosts will discuss a presentation by Nate Ridgway on Breaking the Blockbuster Model.

Links:

https://districtadministration.com/top-products-2022/

Text Help - WriQ, EquatIO, Read and Write and Orbit Note

Live translated captions in Google Meet

Google Classroom now supports grade exporting to Follett Aspen, a third-party Student Information System

FlipgridFresh

9 Instructional Video Techniques that Drive Engagement

60 day free trial of Boom Cards

Breaking the Blockbuster Model - Nate Ridgway

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Thanks for listening to Episode #10 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we outline new things to try in 2022 as well as a new feature of Mote. In addition, we discuss ways to be efficient and effective in 2022 and dive deep into blended learning based on the work of Catlin Tucker.

Links:

Ditch that Textbook Blog

Hypermotes

Efficient and Effective

Blended Learning -  Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker

Fun Stuff

Animated Drawings

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