In this episode, Sarah Wittmeyer and co-host Rob Miller discuss all things technology in the classroom. The hosts square off in an "App-Off" highlighting tech tools teachers should consider utilizing in their classrooms. We share innovative apps to use with students and some apps to increase communication in and outside of the classroom. Rob Miller takes us through the SAMR Model and we learn how to implement the model into lessons and how it provides teachers an easy way to work technology into their lessons. We also shine the light on ISS team member Tessa Levitt and hear from her about her current learning journey through some game-changing texts from the Dave Burgess Publishing Company- Teach Like A Pirate and Lead Like A Pirate! Our Wrap With An App highlights Ryan McGinnis' newest find, MergeCube. Bring your lessons to life through holograms you can hold in the palm of your hand! Use the software MergeCubeSDK to build your own apps.

Apps Featured In This Episode:

DOINK: Open the door of possibilities with the use of green screen video in your classroom

Remind: A private mobile messaging app to connect to students and parents

Micro:Bit: A tiny programmable computer used to teach coding

FlipGrid: Use video to amplify student voice in the classroom

Nintendo Lab: A newly released DIY gaming system

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