Kinia Podcast

Kinia Podcast

By KiniaEducation
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Kinia Podcast episodes

  • Episode 2 - Blended Learning

    In this episode James & Orna talk about Blended Learning. They discuss what it is and look at how the tech skills & knowledge gained during this year of remote learning due to closures can be taken into the classroom. This includes pre-recording content, digital whiteboards and using online forms for assessment. Get in touch with any other tools or methods you use for blended learning or any questions you want us to respond to, email us at [email protected] or message us on Twitter @CamaraIreland

    Resources Discussed

    Digital Whiteboard (whiteboard.fi)

    Google Forms

    Microsoft Forms

    Camara Ireland is a non-profit social enterprise based in Ireland whose vision is an Ireland where all young people have the skills to realise their potential. Visit https://camaraireland.ie/ for more information.

    Episode music by Twisterium from Pixabay

    17 min
  • Episode 1 - Chrome Extensions

    In this debut episode James & Orna talk about 5 Chrome Browser extensions which you should use whether you're a teacher, parent, youth worker or educator in any other context. Below are links and notes on the episode. Get in touch with any extensions you use, any ways you use these 5 in your teaching or day-to-day as well as any topics you want us to talk about. You can contact us on email - [email protected] or on Twitter @CamaraIreland

    What are extensions?

    Add-ons to your Chrome browser which can be found in the top-right hand corner of the browser that increase its functionality. We recommend 5 for you to look at, but there’s loads out there!

    Screencastify

    Allows you to record free (up to 5 minute) videos that include your camera, your screen or both. Saves directly to your Google Drive for easy sharing.

    Website - https://www.screencastify.com/

    Chrome Extension Page

    Mercury Reader

    Removes all but the basic text from a website including adverts

    Website - https://mercury.postlight.com/reader/

    Chrome Extension Page

    Mote

    Allows you to record voice comments across the GSuite Apps including Docs, Slides and Classroom.

    Website - https://www.justmote.me/

    Chrome Extension Page

    Lightshot screenshot

    Allows you to easily take a screenshot in the browser and annotate on it using paint-like functionalities, text boxes, shapes and arrows.

    Website - https://app.prntscr.com/en/index.html

    Chrome Extension Page

    Emoji Keyboard

    Allows you to include emojis in emails, documents, posts to Classroom etc.

    Website - https://coolfont.org/

    Chrome Extension Page

    Camara Ireland is a non-profit social enterprise based in Ireland whose vision is an Ireland where all young people have the skills to realise their potential. Visit https://camaraireland.ie/ for more information.

    Episode music by Twisterium from Pixabay

    27 min

About Kinia Podcast

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The Kinia Podcast is made for educators who want to enhance their practice using technology. We'll provide practical tips and have conversations (with Kinia staff and other guests) about how you can get the most out of technology in your classroom, youth club or school. We'll also look at areas like STEAM, Computer Science, Digital Skills and much more!