HiTech Podcast

In this episode, we talk about student engagement! Too often, we hear it thrown around that we need to engage students more, but what does student engagement look like? Is it that complicated? Or is it more straightforward than we make it out to be? We attempt to answer these questions and more. We also talk about an excellent tool, called ⁠KnightLab Projects, which helps you tell better stories through interactive elements. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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We are excited to welcome Steve Martinez, an experienced teacher and EdTech user, to share his insights on how you can transform the learning experience for students by flipping the classroom. During our discussion, we will delve deeper into the flipped classroom techniques he used, how Steve improved the process, what tools he used, and explore how they can revolutionize the way we approach education and teaching. Steve is a wealth of knowledge, so you don't want to miss this one. Join us as we embark on this informative and thought-provoking journey with Steve Martinez from Kami and discover how flipped classroom techniques can transform the way we teach and learn. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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In the next episode of the HiTech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Batsheva Frankel, an experienced teacher, edtech user, and podcast host to share her revolutionary lenses of question practice. She has used this practice combined with tech tools for years now to get students to ask better questions and think critically. You won't want to miss this episode! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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Will and Josh discuss the practice of backchanneling, where students are given a separate space to chat or collaborate during class. This can range from a chat room to shared notes. They share their thoughts on whether this practice is helpful or a distraction and also delve into the powerful tool #kami. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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Will and Josh switch things up and interview each other. We discuss our favorite episodes, experiences in education, personal lives, and more. Over the last three years, we have learned a lot from each other and others. This episode is full of crazy, heartwarming, and informative answers that you won't want to miss. We also share the edtech apps we currently love and how they can be used in education. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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In the next episode of the HiTech Podcast, we are excited to welcome David Patlut! David is an experienced elearning developer who has worked for @CodeAcdemy and @FullstackAcademyOfCode. He has created hundreds of online learning experiences and now shares with us what he has learned over the years about making a good learning experience. He also shares an excellent tool called RetroTools.io! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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Check out this captivating episode on how Sophie Young used Digital Escape Rooms to revolutionize education in her context. In this episode, we discover how these innovative escape rooms have transformed the learning experience for students, making education engaging and interactive. Join Sophie Young as she shares her expertise and insights into the world of digital escape rooms, showcasing their impact on student engagement and critical thinking skills. Whether you're an educator, student, or simply curious about the future of education, this episode will inspire you to explore new possibilities in the realm of interactive learning. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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In this episode, we are joined by Erica Ehrlich and Tina Lewis, ambassadors for commonsense.org. Both have been teaching for years and work together to plant seeds and set off waves of change in education. Specifically, they have been using commonsense.org to help their students think more critically about digital citizenship. You won't want to miss this episode. Their suggestions will change your teaching! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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In this episode, Josh and Will discuss what is universal to all good learning. Over the years, they have designed and taught across multiple levels and ages. Those experiences have led them to believe there are some universal things to good learning. Hear their thoughts and how you can use Midjourney to create crazy learning experiences in this episode! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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This week on the HiTech Podcast, Josh and Will interview Jonathan Libov from Anitmatter. They discuss how Anitmatter helps teachers utilize memes as a teaching tool. Jonathan explains that he sees memes as modern puzzles that encourage critical thinking among students. He believes that memes should be leveraged in teaching and learning, and his app, Antimatter, does exactly that by offering various activity types that can revolutionize the way you teach. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠.

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