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Michael Brilla

A bi-weekly podcast meant to give you some tips and ideas for the intentional use of Educational Technology in the middle-level classroom.

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On today's episode we discuss: 

  • Ten Assessment Ideas
  • Thinkio.it
  • A Google Meet hack from Alice Keeler
  • A simple Google Slides trick from Jeremy Badiner
  • Easing Teacher Burnout with Amber Harper
  • Escaping with Good Mythical Morning

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In this episode, we discuss all things creativity! Check out the show notes here. 


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On this episode we discuss; optimism, connecting with kids remotely, Jamboard templates from Holly Clark, using Mote with Google Slides, controlling your own schedule, Valentine's Day activities & failing big. 

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Join me as I recap today's session from the Ditch Summit. Be sure to check out Ditch Summit to register for the Summit & access all of the videos, notes, and other great resources there for you!


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Join me as I recap today's session from the Ditch Summit. Be sure to check out Ditch Summit to register for the Summit & access all of the videos, notes, and other great resources there for you!

Other Links: 

  • Click Here to hear the Hacking Engagement Podcast episode with James Sturtevant & Shane Neiffer.

  • Click Here for more information about the Permission to Pause Journal I referenced in the episode.


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Join me as I recap today's session from the Ditch Summit. Be sure to check out Ditch Summit to register for the Summit & access all of the videos, notes, and other great resources there for you!


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Join me as I recap today's session from the Ditch Summit. Be sure to check out Ditch Summit to register for the Summit & access all of the videos, notes, and other great resources there for you!

If you're interested, here's the link to the show notes for the Art of Manliness podcast episode I reference. 


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Join me as I recap today's session from the Ditch Summit. Be sure to check out Ditch Summit to register for the Summit & access all of the videos, notes, and other great resources there for you!

Here's the Apples to Apples Game I created if you're interested. 


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Join me as I recap today's session from the Ditch Summit. Be sure to check out Ditch Summit to register for the Summit & access all of the videos, notes, and other great resources there for you!


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Join me as I recap today's session from the Ditch Summit. Be sure to check out http://ditchsummit.com/ to register for the Summit & access all of the videos, notes, and other great resources there for you!

Here is the Website from the CUE conference I referenced in the episode--be sure to check it out as George is phenomenal! He also has some great stuff he did with the Google Educator Groups available on YouTube. 


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Join me as I recap today's session from the Ditch Summit. Be sure to check out http://ditchsummit.com/ to register for the summit & access all of the videos, notes, and other great resources there for you! 


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This week's episode is all about finding simple ways to provide meaningful feedback to your students. Click Here for the show notes. 


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Welcome back--here's what we discuss in this week's episode: 

  • Finding your calming ritual to start your day
  • Helping each other out through these tough times
  • Metacognition in the classroom
  • Bookmarking your Classwork Pages
  • Using the "To-Do" list in Google Classroom
  • Training your brain to enjoy doing hard things
  • Stories of Selling Human

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Welcome back to the show! In the first episode of the second season, we discuss some powerful tools you can use for connecting with your students remotely & quickly! Check out my website for the show notes (complete with links) or to contact me. Thanks for listening! 


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I wanted to record an episode this week as my school moves from optional Remote Learning to required Continuous Learning. Here are the tips, tricks & topics discussed in this episode. 

Make providing feedback easier using Google Keep from Eric Curts  Use the KUDo's method to help you plan your online instruction  A Google Sheets checklist to help your students stay organized & you aware of their progress.  Listen to PodcastPD to get great ideas, feel connected & be entertained  Watch Hindu priest, Dandapani discuss what it means to focus & how it can help you to remain present & mindful through these crazy times.  Try combining YouTube Live & Flipgrid for a safe & easy way for your students to interact with a lesson you teach remotely. Thanks to @TheMerrillsedu for this one! 


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Check out the show notes here for more information

  • Weekly Thought/What's Inspiring Me
  • Time Saver: Drag Emails to Tasks
  • Differentiation: Tips from The Ridgeways & Stacey Roshan
  • Google: Enabling Distance Learning with G Suite & Chrome
  • Podcast Recommendation: Coronavirus Closures with Kasey Bell & Jennifer Pearson
  • Video Recommendation: The Simple Secret to Happiness
  • Something Extra: Tips for Social-Emotional Learning

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  • Welcome & What's Inspiring Me?
  • Remind Yourself to Provide Feedback like Alice Keeler
  • Three Small Steps to Differentiation by Nate Ridgeway & CUE
  • Digital Learning Day Lessons from Google
  • Podcast Recommendation: Lisa Highfill on The Balance with Catlin Tucker
  • Video Recommendation: Einstein's Theory of Happiness
  • Turn your Emails to Tasks with Gmail.

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  • TIps on revitalizing your spirt by Andrew Carnegie.
  • Creating GIF's with Eric Curts to Save Time
  • Must Have Skills in Google Classroom by Kasey Bell
  • Rubrics are Here!!!!
  • Expand Your Crew by the Punk Rock Classroom
  • Look Up by Gary Turk
  • Help to Ease Anxiety

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Here's what you'll hear in this episode: 

  1. A keyboard shortcut for Caps Locks on Chromebooks
  2. A plug for using Quizizz in your room
  3. A great place for resources about Google for Education
  4. A simple way to create digital breakouts using Google Sheets
  5. Some great advice for living your best life each day.
  6. A great piece of advice from my son Gray!

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Welcome to the first episode of my newest podcast--hopefully you enjoy it! 


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