Tony Vincent, Toney Jackson, Student Ownership of Classroom Procedures, Students Getting to Know Classmates, Google Drawings, Socrative, Selfie Activity, Google Slides, 360 Spreadsheets, Shapegrams, Classy Graphics
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
Release Date: 09/04/2019
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
Ever feel like the important work keeps getting overshadowed by what’s urgent? In this episode, I reflect on the quote “Think big. Start small. Scale fast.” and share how the Eisenhower Matrix helps me keep my priorities aligned. I also share updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI, plus a candid take on More Than Words by John Warner. Tools featured include Snorkl Coach, Video Explorer, and Read Along with custom content. #EduDuctTape Episode 123 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:23 Today’s Soapbox Moment: “Parking Lots, Right Turns, and What’s Important” Think Big,...
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What’s your go-to tool for formative assessment? In this episode, Dan Niessen joins me to unpack strategies for gathering real-time insights into student learning. We talk Quizizz, Nearpod, Snorkl, AI chatbot tutors, Pear Deck, ChatGPT, and more. Dan shares how he supports educators in choosing tools that fit their goals—and their students. Plus, I break down updates to Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0 and Canva Sheets, along with a timely tip on how to cite AI-generated content. Tune in! #EduDuctTape Episode 122 Today's Sponsor - M2 by Swivl - 0:00:00 INTRO 0:03:26 Today’s...
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Is the goal to complete the task… or to grow stronger? In this episode, I reflect on Rick Wormeli’s article “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount” and what it means for educators navigating AI in classrooms. I also share updates on Common Sense Media’s free ChatGPT course, Google Classroom’s new “Grade All” feature, the CoSpaces rebrand to Delightex, and a TED Talk that might change how you view success. Vacuum metaphors, forklifts, and academic cosplay—press play! #EduDuctTape Episode 121 0:00:00 INTRO 0:04:01 Soapbox Moment: The Forklift, the Roomba, and...
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How can we empower students to self-assess their learning? In this episode, Shantel Lott joins me to explore tech tools and strategies that foster reflection and agency. We chat about Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and MagicSchool’s Custom ChatBot. I also share updates on using Google Gemini with Teens, Padlet Sandbox’s new sound and visual effects, and the magic of generating Google Slides with Alayna AI. #EduDuctTape Episode 120 Today's Sponsor M2 by Swivl - Today’s Guests: Shantel Lott Shantel is an EdTech enthusiast and Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech. Certified in Google...
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What’s new in edtech? In this episode, I break down Google’s new parent permission requirements, an awesome Google Classroom add-on, and Screencastify’s expanded free plan. Science teachers, you’ll want to hear about PhET Simulations inside Quizizz, and we’ll discuss Common Sense Media’s latest report on AI in education. Plus, I’ll wrap up with a thought-provoking book that challenges how we create change in schools and communities. Tune in for all the updates and insights! #EduDuctTape Episode 119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET,...
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Today on the Educational Duct Tape podcast, I’ve got five edtech updates that might impact your classroom and one educational strategy that’s new to me. I’ll start with the bad news first, which is Bitly adding ads to short links (not cool, Bitly) and then get into the good news, like a new educator-made alternative to Bitly and an AI teaching assistant from Padlet. Plus, handy updates from Pear Assessment and Quizizz that could save you some serious prep time. And then that educational strategy called Talking Chips. Curious yet? Press Play! #EduDuctTape Episode 118 Edu News I’ve...
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How can we create more flexible, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences? In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette (husband and wife duo AdaKat) about tools and strategies to make learning more inclusive. We explore MagicSchool, Quizizz, Mote, Immersive Reader, Goblin Tools, MirrorTalk, Factors Education, Helperbird, Google Docs Voice Typing, and more. Plus, we dive into AI-powered tools like Perplexity AI, Diffit, and SchoolAI and creative solutions like image generators in Canva and Adobe Express. I also share updates on interactive charts in Canva, new Pear...
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In today’s episode, I kick things off with a Soapbox Moment relating to a new CommonSense Media report about the gap between the AI-awareness of teens and their parents—and what that means for us as educators. Then, we’ll explore five updates! We’ve got a game-changing differentiation feature in Google Classroom, an time-saving resource in Canva’s Teacher Work Kit, an upgrade to Pear Deck with Graded Mode, a great learning opportunity from Google, and a powerful classroom culture strategy called Feedback Friday. #EduDuctTape Episode 116 Today's Sponsor Short Answer - use code...
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Adam Sparks is back to continue our conversation about writing instruction in the age of AI. We’re diving into even more actionable strategies, from using tools like ShortAnswer to embedding more writing across the curriculum to help students recover those lost writing reps. Plus, we tackle big-picture topics like teaching students to use AI effectively, leveraging AI in scoring state-level assessments, and being intentional about making learning relevant. And stick around for updates from Pear Deck, MagicSchool, and Screencastify Submit. #EduDuctTape Episode 115 Today's Sponsor Swivl - ...
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Adam Sparks joins the show to convince every educator to ditch AI-detection tools and focus on what really matters: the writing process. We discuss alternatives to AI-detection like Brisk, Draftback, revision history tracking, and Short Answer and share actionable strategies to teach writing effectively in the age of AI. From fostering transparency with students to leveraging powerful tools for formative assessment, this conversation is packed with insights to elevate your writing instruction. Plus: Instant Pear Decks, Canva Dream Lab, and new Google Forms Settings. #EduDuctTape Episode...
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- Toney’s Microsoft Education Hack the Classroom “I Am Change” talk - youtube.com/watch?v=JmHAOseuhkQ
- "I am not the best teacher in the world. And I won’t claim to be something I've never been. But I can say with absolute certainty, that every year I am the best teacher that I've ever been. I have never been more certain. I see what doesn’t work and put the work in to get it working. I’m not perfect, but still it’s worth it to change what’s beyond the surface. But what if I never changed?"
- Dr. Maya Angelou’s quote “Do the best you can until you know better and then, when you know better, do better.”
- “Being the change takes practice. Not the kind that you do until it’s perfect. The kind that you do because it’s worth it.”
- Today’s Guest: Tony Vincent
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- Tony has been an educator for 20 years. He started out teaching 5th grade, and then was a tech coach. He left school teaching to be a self-employed consultant, on a mission to empower teachers & students w/ awesomeness. He went back to teaching 5th grade for the 2018-19 school year, but most importantly, Tony is the father of 1st grade twins.
- Contact Info: learninginhand.com, instagram.com/learninginhand, @tonyvincent
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- Google Drawings design tips
- Math Curse - amazon.com/Math-Curse-Jon-Scieszka/dp/0670861944
- 2 Truths & 1 Lie
- Question #1: How can you communicate classroom routines and expectations so students grasp key concepts but also are active participants in the process? (Audience Submitted Question - Matthew Meyer)
- Tony’s Strategy:
- 1st - Class Brain Dump/Brainstorming
- 2nd - students sort the items in Google Drawings, goal to have 4-8 “essential agreements.”
- 3rd - Typorama app, Word Swag app → save as png file → cut on Cricut
- Cricut - cricut.com
- Typorama - apps.apple.com/us/app/typorama-text-on-photo-editor/id978659937
- 4th - playing on loop on a classroom TV or display
- 5th - posted on website
- 6th - Essential agreements referenced on the form used for when students break the essential agreements.
- Table Toppers
- IB School - ibo.org
- Tony’s Class’ Essential Agreements - pixelpaws.us/agreements
- Socrative - socrative.com
- Start a Vote From a Short Answer Quick Question - help.socrative.com/en/articles/2155358-start-a-vote-from-a-short-answer-quick-question
- Tony’s Strategy:
- Question #2: How can we help our students get to know their new classmates?
- Selfie Activity
- Tony’s Activity:
- Google Slides, side profile picture, create a silhouette, add images of things that they like
- After kids presented their slides, they were looped on the class TV and then the students reflected on all of them to find commonalities
- Those commonalities led to a class branding: Pixel Paws
- Class Website, with logo: pixelpaws.us
Cricut Iron-on Vinyl - cricut.com/en_us/cutting-materials/iron-on-vinyl.html
- 360 Spreadsheets
- Referenced in the book Hack Learning by Jennifer Gonzalez & Mark Barnes - amazon.com/dp/0986104906/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qnOBDb67WZ0R1
- Free Template - teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-360-Spreadsheet-1429449
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