Angela Wojtecki, eBooks, BookCreator, John Green’s Crash Course, Boom Writer, StoryBird, Google Slides Yearbook, Digital/Media Literacy, BrainPop, Common Sense Media, Databases, American Association of School Librarians
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
Release Date: 02/13/2019
EDT Jake on The Conversation Podcast
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
Can AI help teachers do more of what matters most? In this episode, I join Rachel and Christina from The Conversation podcast to explore AI’s real impact in schools. We discuss tools like MagicSchool, Diffit, and Brisk, and how they support both students and teachers. We also dive into personalized learning, teacher PD, and the “baby steps” approach to AI adoption. Plus, I share practical insights on balancing tech with humanity in the classroom. #EduDuctTape This interview was originally aired on The Conversation Podcast by Rachel Daniels, John Hambrick, and Christina Grady-Watts of the...
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EDT127 Quizizz Becomes Wayground, Google Classroom Add-ons, Edpuzzle Quizizz and Slides, a Soapbox, and more!
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
What do a name change, a new font, and fewer browser tabs have in common? In this episode, I unpack the Quizizz rebrand to Wayground, share Edpuzzle’s leap beyond video with new interactive tools, highlight Google Classroom’s latest add-on integrations, and spotlight Google Fonts’ Playwrite—a typeface built to support handwriting instruction. Plus, in the Soapbox moment, I reflect on my son learning to drive and the lessons we’re both picking up along the way. #EduDuctTape Episode 127 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:04 Soapbox Moment: Mirrors, Mailboxes, and Merging 0:07:06 EdTech &...
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EDT126 Fonz Mendoza, Screencasting Tools, Screencastify, Kapwing, ScreenPal, Loom, plus NotebookLM, Padlet, Quizizz, and Google Lens
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
What if your classroom ran more like a student-led workshop than a teacher-led lecture? In this episode, Alfonso Mendoza joins me to talk about screencasting tools like Screencastify, Loom, ScreenPal, and Kapwing. I also spotlight new features in Padlet and NotebookLM, share how Google Lens can support inquiry in the moment, and reflect on The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak. EduDuctTape Episode 126 0:00:00 INTRO 0:01:47 Today's Guest: Fonz Mendoza Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza Jr. is an educator, AI researcher, and host of My EdTech Life. He champions responsible...
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EDT125 Courtney Watson, Scribe, iorad, Bite-Sized Tech Instructions, BookCreator, Padlet, NotebookLM
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
How do we make tech processes easier for students—and teachers—to follow? In this episode, I chat with Courtney Watson from friEdTechnology about strategies for creating clear, bite-sized tech instructions using tools like Scribe, iorad, Canva, and Adobe Express. We explore ways to lower the cognitive load and boost confidence in tech-rich classrooms. Plus, I share new feature updates in Book Creator, Padlet, and NotebookLM that support accessibility, flexibility, and efficiency. #EduDuctTape Episode 125 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:59 Today's Guest: Courtney Watson Courtney is a Google Certified...
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EDT Jake on the State of Ed Podcast
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
This interview was originally aired on the State of Ed Podcast by Dr. Nick Isseks and Dr. Nick Simone. It is being re-aired here with their permission. You can access the original episode here: and access all State of Ed Podcast episodes here: 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:53 State of Ed Podcast 0:04:21 Jake's Journey 0:05:57 What is Personalized Learning? 0:10:33 Rogers' Law of Diffusion of Innovation 0:13:12 What is Educational Duct Tape? 0:16:04 More Than Words by John Warner 0:18:58 The Issue with Points-Based Grading 0:20:03 Mastery vs. Performance-Oriented Goals 0:22:29 The AI Infinite Loop...
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EDT124 Bryon Carpenter, Tools for Visuals like Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
What’s your favorite tool for having students create visuals like infographics and diagrams? Bryon Carpenter from Fresh Air At Five joins me to answer that very question. We discuss Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides. Also, I share about Brisk’s new Podcast Generator, a Chromebook monitoring feature coming soon to Google, SchoolAI’s response to some ethical concerns, and a documentary recommendation. #EduDuctTape Episode 124 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:09 Today's Guest: Bryon Carpenter 0:06:49 Which of the Following is Less Torturous 0:10:22 Today's #EduDuctTape...
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EDT123 Think big, Start small, and Scale fast with the Eisenhower Matrix. Plus, helps me prioritize what matters. Plus, updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI
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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EDT122: Formative Assessment with Dan Niessen: Quizizz, Nearpod, Pear Deck, and Snorkl, plus Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0, and Canva Sheets
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
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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EDT121 AI: To Use or Not to Use? Also Grade All in Google Classroom, CoSpaces becomes Delightex, and more
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
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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EDT120 Shantel Lott, Self-Assessment Tools, Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and more
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
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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- GIF-a-Day
- Sign up for more info about the GIF-a-Day tech learning opportunities at JakeMiller.net/gifaday - visiting the site is not a commitment, it’s a way of stepping up and saying “I want more information about these opportunities!”
- Opportunity 1 - Spring 2018 - GoogleSheets - will be comprised of 25+ GIFs, sent out 1 per day, only to paying participants. These GIFs will not be shared elsewhere (not on Twitter, not on my website). At the end, participants will receive an eBook with all of the GIFs.
- Jake’s Soapbox
- “This made me realize that the creation of the roster was an event that I couldn’t control, but the way that I responded was something that I could control. And by doing that, I could change the outcome.”
- Jake’s old student-paced course - sites.google.com/site/millerstem8 - most of the links no longer work; the purpose of sharing it is so that you can see how it was set up.
- Today’s Guest: Angela Wojtecki - Angela is the district library media specialist and tech integrationist for Nordonia Hills City Schools located in NE Ohio. She helps co-teach the district's long-term professional development series program for teachers and also is the host and producer of the Nordonia Hills City Schools' Podcast series titled Nordonia Innovators.
- You can follow Angela on Twitter at @AngelaWojtecki
- or contact her at [email protected].
- Check out the Nordonia Podcast series: nordoniainnovators.podbean.com
- 2 Truths & 1 Lie
- Question #1: How can students create eBooks?
- BookCreator.com - iOS or web-based, works on Chromebooks now
- StoryBird - storybird.com/educators - free educator accounts, great for poetry, April - national poetry month, magnetic poetry activity
- BoomWriter - boomwriter.com
- Google Slides for eBooks
- Examples at bit.ly/flipgridebook3 and bit.ly/wakeletebook
- Jennifer Scott - slidesyearbook.com
- Jennifer’s Google Slides tips - slidesyearbook.com/slides/googleslides
- Question #2: Information and media literacy skills are essential skills that our students need to have in order to find the most accurate and current information on the web. What are some website evaluation resources or lesson ideas you can incorporate in your curriculum that can help students when it comes to building information and media literacy skills?
- CRAAP Method - researchguides.ben.edu/source-evaluation
- BrainPop Resources
- Media Literacy - brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/medialiteracy
- Online Sources - brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/onlinesources
- CommonSense Media Resource
- "5 Ways to Spot Fake News" - commonsensemedia.org/videos/5-ways-to-spot-fake-news
- Eric Curts’ “4 Fake Sites to Teach Students Website Evaluation” Post - controlaltachieve.com/2016/02/fake-sites-teach-website-evaluation.html
- Research Databases
- National Geographic database
- How do we help students feel more willing to use databases rather than just trusting a Google search?
- Gale Database on opposing viewpoints - gale.com/c/opposing-viewpoints-in-context
- Petaluma High School Library - Are These BOGUS? - phslibrary.info/c.php?g=77436&p=500322
- Buzzfeed News “Most Americans Who See Fake News Believe it, New Survey Says” - buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/fake-news-survey
- John Green
- Crash Course Youtube Video Series - youtube.com/user/crashcourse
- Navigating Digital Information (grades 6-12) youtube.com/watch?v=L4aNmdL3Hr0&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtN07XYqqWSKpPrtNDiCHTzU
- The American Association of School Librarians Best Websites for Teaching and Learning (annual list of best websites vetted by School Librarians): ala.org/aasl/standards/best/websites
- EdShelf - Edshelf.com
You can follow Angela on Twitter at @AngelaWojtecki or contact her at [email protected]. And check out the Nordonia Podcast series link: nordoniainnovators.podbean.com
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