In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:

• Using current events to promote problem solving and critical thinking
• Unconventional uses of edtech tools
• GotTechED Shoutouts

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Segment 1: Current Events

Somethings wrong in the world today

Using current events as a means to motivate students to be solution finders

Examples: 

1. Climate change article for lesson on weather, habitats, food webs, etc.
2. Upcoming Election article for lesson on government function

Resources: 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/

https://www.newseumed.org/

https://www.timeforkids.com/

https://www.tweentribune.com/

http://datanuggets.org/ 

https://newsela.com/

https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/mathematics 

Segment 2: Unintended Uses

1. Flipgrid- scavenger hunts called “Fliphunts” with Kathi Kersznowski
2. Murder Mystery 
3. ClassroomQ
4. Google Slides for Stop Motion Videos (edit URL for auto-playback through slides)
5. Google Sheets conditional formatting to answer check
6. Google Drawings Red Reveal Template 
7. Red Reveal Template Part 1
8. Red Reveal Template Part 2
9. QR Code Scavenger Hunt (https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/)
10. Google Docs as HyperDocs (https://hyperdocs.co/)

Segment 3: Shoutouts

Edtech world is a exciting positive space, so many people online, thanksgiving up, we’ve gotten lots of support and we wanted to say thanks. If you have a fav podcast or blog, its always good to hear from audience 

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1. Rae Hughart @RaeHughart @teachbetterteam 12 Educational Podcasts 
2. Anuj Agarwal from Feedspot: @anuj_feedspot Top 75 Educational Technology Blogs And Websites For Educators in 2019
3. Jeff Bradbury
4. Ask the Tech Coach Podcast: The Importance Of Tech Coaches Focusing On Function And NOT On Application 
5. Teachercast Blog: How Can Tech Coaches Help Teachers Embrace Technology Integration Challenges? 
6. Twitter Chats:
7. "#PD4uandme 10/26/19 Podcasting" @specialtechie
8. #masterychat with the @teachbetterteam Wednesday’s at 8pm

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• The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/
• @bensounds https://www.bensound.com/

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Google Docs Best Practices

Flipped Classroom, UDL, and EdTech Reform

Need a Presenter?

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• 1:1 Chromebook Integration
• EdTech Throwdown
• TargetED Learning
• Gamification (Badge Systems)
• Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)
• Google apps and extensions
• Personalized learning and Choice Boards