HiTech Podcast

We did it! Not only did we complete our second episode on how we can create virtual classrooms, but we've concluded the first season of the HiTech Podcast. Thanks for all the listens. We hope this has been helpful to you. Season 2 will start back up with Episode 36 in January, 2021. Until then, enjoy this second part as we open up the virtual conversation a bit more and close it down with the most epic virtual collaboration tool ever: Gather.Town. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.

Two-parter incoming! In this first episode, we paint the picture of what a virtual classroom could look like. Specifically, we detail how streaming tools like Twitch can be used for implicit or explicit education. Tune in to see how you could start teaching in the virtual world like a pro. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.

We set out to answer the question, "How can a course site enhance learning?" Josh and I have been using Learning Management Systems as students and as professionals for quite some time. We think they work; we see how they benefit the learning process. Listen in to see if you agree. Afterwards, we discuss the Wizer app and how it can change your worksheet experience. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.

In round two of our discussion on gamification, we open up several real examples of instructors using games or gamification strategies in their classrooms. Hopefully these examples provide insights into how gamification can be a one-off or semester-long experience. After that, we skip a formal app to talk about two specific video games and how they work in education. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.

Will and Josh get to one of their favorite subjects: games. They detail their thoughts on gamification, game-based learning, and some of the methods you can use today in your classroom. Pair that up with PollEverywhere, and you've got a games-for-learning starter pack! For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.

In our interview with VoiceThread's Steve Muth, we shared many great ideas and thoughts about the impact of tech on teaching and learning. However, Steve said something that resonated with us: we need to "make the technology disappear" when it comes to integration into the teaching and learning process. Check out this two-part conversation where we investigate what this means and why it is so important. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.

In our interview with VoiceThread's Steve Muth, we shared many great ideas and thoughts about the impact of tech on teaching and learning. However, Steve said something that resonated with us: we need to "make the technology disappear" when it comes to integration into the teaching and learning process. Check out this two-part conversation where we investigate what this means and why it is so important. Our app this week is Excalidraw, a simple but awesome collaborative whiteboarding tool. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.

Join our conversation with Steve Muth, the president and co-founder of VoiceThread. In this interview, we dive into the deep end of all things virtual media and teaching. Steve not only loves his product and "gets it", but he sees first-hand how tools like his can impact college students like his own kids. For more info, check out the episode page here.

Make sure to listen to our original episode on VoiceThread here before you check this one out.

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We're back for more! Part two of our conversation on How to Design for Learning. After the chat, we talk about Rise 360 and how you can use it for designing engaging and effective online learning. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.

Join us for a two-parter! In this short series, we take on what it means to effectively design learning experiences. We hope that this conversation gives you some ideas for how to tackle your next activity or curriculum design. To accomplish some fun and effective designs, consider using H5P for more interactivity and engagement in your online content. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.

For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.