In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast), we welcome Steve Fortna, educator and creator of http://Flippity.net (Flippity.net) on the program to discuss the recent outcry from educators who recently learned that their favorite edtech tool decided to introduce a paid platform for their application. In this episode, we discuss: How can we help our teachers choose the right edtech for their classrooms The Advantages of Free vs the Cost of PremiumOn the Budget On the Teacher On the Student On the App Developer Should App Developers create Free or Premium apps? How do developers of Free Apps or services support their projects/companies? What happens when Free turns to Premium?Should the Educational Community bring out the pitchforks? Should the Educational Community bring out their pocketbooks? Should Tech Coaches be shunned for promoting paid applications What can you do if your favorite app developer puts up a paywall? Do we pay for a product or let it eventually fail? Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) The https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast) | http://www.twitter.com/techedshow (@TechEdShow) Visit the https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast) | http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com (www.TechEducatorPodcast.com) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Dr. Sam Patterson | http://www.twitter.com/sampatue (@SamPatue) Jennifer Judkins | https://twitter.com/teachingforward (@TeachingForward) Rob Pennington | https://twitter.com/robpennington9 (@RobPennington9) About our GuestSteve Fortna is a teacher and technology integration specialist at Whitinsville Christian School in Whitinsville, MA. Steve has been teaching for 18 years and is the creator of http://flippity.net (Flippity.net). https://twitter.com/stevefortna (@stevefortna) About FlippityFlippity.net is a website that allows teachers and students to turn Google Sheets into online tools such as flashcards, random name pickers, progress indicators, Jeopardy-style quiz shows, and more.  Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) The https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast) (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/ (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCastJoin us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.teachercast.tv/ (http://www.TeacherCast.tv) Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury http://www.teachercast.net/twitter ((@TeacherCast)) is available as a http://jeffreybradbury.com/ (Keynote Speaker, Presenter), or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!