HiTech Podcast

Part 2 of a two-part conversation on student engagement. We wrap the conversation by broadening the topic from assessment to the wide-world of engagement: the buzz word, the research concept, the marketing ploy. The conversation takes us into some interesting options for considering engagement in our educational practices. Afterwards, we introduce the tool ThingLink: it creates interactive videos, images, and 360 degree virtual experiences. 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.

Part 1 of a two-part conversation on student engagement. Josh and Will start the conversation on the idea of interactivity for assessment: if we want students to engage then we should find good ways to observe the engagement. Then they turn to EdPuzzle for ideas on how to do this with video-based learning 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.

In this round, Josh and Will focus on the actual practice of finding apps: resources like Twitter, Alternativeto.net, professional communities, and Will. After that, they chat about one of their favorite research and resource repository apps: Mendeley. 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.

Josh and Will share some jokes and thoughts with Don Carney, CEO and Founder, from MathWhiteBoard. They discuss the product, how it came to be, the complex ideas of AI and annotation software, and how it all brought us one fantastic (and free) tool. For more info, check out the episode page here.

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

Connect with MathWhiteBoard on Twitter and try it out today!

One of our favorites! Engaging our students with effective technology. Much like advertisements, the tools and methods out there are ubiquitous: gain your students attention; keep them engaged; five ways to improve your students' quiz grades through engagement practices. This week, we tackle some of the assumptions behind engagement and offer up the Nearpod tool as one simple solution to help. 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.

The conversation focuses on the variety of educational models today: online education, hybrid teaching, and the traditional face to face experience. Then, Josh and Will introduce MathWhiteBoard and its many, magical features. 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 talk about... talking! This episode finds the duo discussing the value of and challenges around online discussion forums. Then, they look at Parlay as an idea for changing your online discussion forums. 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 digest the ideas of digital annotation and the impact it can have on learning. Then, we talk about a big player in the digital annotation movement, Perusall. This idea and tool is not only good for your students but good for all folks who are trying to improve their comprehension of reading materials. 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.

Josh and Will sit down with James Crosby, CEO and Co-Founder, from Coggle to discuss the product, its background, and their thoughts for the future. The conversation takes fun twists and turns with submarines, small-but-big company approaches, and insights into what it takes to make Coggle so great! For more info, check out the episode page here.

Make sure to listen to our original episode on Mind Mapping & Coggle.

Connect with Coggle on Twitter and make sure to get your Education discount for an annual license at Coggle.it/go/HiTech.

Josh and Will open up the conversation on multimedia video lectures and sort through some of the difficulties and benefits of the idea. After that, Josh brings us some great info on Loom, a tool that might help in your effort to create excellent video lectures. 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.