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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
Release Date: 11/04/2021
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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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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This episode features 5 education updates including new features from Canva, Edpuzzle, and Google Classroom, a really cool new edtech tool, and my very favorite article ever written. #EduDuctTape Episode 113 Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Canva and Affinity - Edpuzzle adds Teacher Assist - Grouper - Gemini in Google Classroom - Developing "Assessment Capable" Learners -
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Dan Stitzel joins me to explore ways to turn whole-class review games into engaging formative assessments by using generative AI to build custom question sets for Jeopardy, Quizizz, and beyond. We also dig into the latest AI features in Quizizz and discuss Gimkit, Blooket, and Quizlet. Plus, I share about Blue Sky, Canva Magic Studio, Google Forms’ new star rating, and MagicSchool’s Presentation Generator. #EduDuctTape Episode 112 Today's Sponsor - Short Answer - , code jakemillerwrites SoapBox Moment - “BlueSky is the New Adjacent Possible!” 1) Create your account - 2) Follow me,...
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Amy Storer joins me to explore creative tools to replace Google Jamboard, including FigJam from Figma and Padlet Sandbox, as well as the more robust Figma for Edu. We also dive into digital calming rooms and I share about Canva’s Magic Media for generating custom visuals and Padlet’s new auto-captioning feature for videos and audio that enhances accessibility for all learners. #EduDuctTape Episode 111 Today's Sponsor - VIZOR - SoapBox Moment - “Walking Toddlers, Driving Teenagers, and AI Integrating Teachers” Gayle Smerdon, PhD’s LinkedIn Post - Jen Sincero - You Are a Badass - ...
info_outlineJeni Long and Sallee Clark join to talk about fun projects that students can do to demonstrate their learning. The Microsoft Teams Playbook authors share about Canva for Edu, Buncee, Book Creator, Wakelet, and PowerPoint. Also, Jake answers listener questions about word clouds, Jamboard, and Seesaw.
Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-67
- Soapbox Moment: A Throwback!!! “Adjacent Possible”
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- Sound effect - “Popcorn Dream.wav” by breyenkatz - freesound.org/s/221275
- Original Episode - eduducttape.libsyn.com/matt-miller-google-slides-drawings-gallery-walks-dual-coding-theory-infographics-caption-this-adjacent-possible-gif-a-day-101-practical-ways-to-ditch-that-textbook
- Today’s Guest: Jeni Long Sallee Clark (su-lee)
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- Bio: Jeni Long & Sallee Clark are global speakers, EdTech consultants, bloggers, & authors. Together, they have 40 years of experience in education. This dynamic duo, known as Jenallee, is passionate about empowering teachers with technology integration and offering ways to make learning accessible & fun for all!
- Contact Info: bit.ly/jenallee
- Their Book: The Microsoft Teams Playbook - amazon.com/Microsoft-Teams-Playbook-Empowered-Classroom/dp/1735204692
- The EdTech Newlywed Game
- Educational Duct Tape Question: "What kinds of fun projects can my students do to show their learning?"
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- Canva for Edu - canva.com/education
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- Often there’s too much text used
- Great for teacher or student creations
- Templates
- Comic strips
- “Dynamic website”
- Peardeck integration
- Free Canva for Edu
- “LMS” features
- Canva Course by Jenallee - education.microsoft.com/en-us/course/f6c9baa5/overview
- Buncee - app.edu.buncee.com
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- Templates
- Great community of educators
- Multimedia presentations - add links, images, audio, video, draw to presentations
- Collaborative boards
- Integration with Teams - use Buncee question cards as formative assessments in Team, share cards within the meeting
- Choice Boards templates
- Capstone, Pebble Go integration
- Book Creator
- Wakelet
- PowerPoint
- Celebration of the Adjacent Possible
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- Word Cloud Tweet by Nathan Haikey - twitter.com/nahaikey/status/1455577646985879567?s=21
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- Mentimeter, Flippity.net Word Cloud, ABCya, Poll Everywhere, Answer Garden, Slido, WordArt.com
- Jamboard in Seesaw Tweet by Molly Klodor - twitter.com/mrsklodor/status/1455176517827194887?s=21
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