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Christopher J. Nesi - Education Podcast Network

House of #EdTech features conversations with teachers, leaders, and creators so you can more effectively integrate technology, strengthen your pedagogy, and have more confidence in your classroom and school so you can make an impact. Chris Nesi has been helping educators like you transform education by exploring the impact technology is having on education.

High school chemistry teacher Tara Altherr joins the podcast to explain how she's helping students use AI as a thinking partner instead of a shortcut. From classroom assignments that encourage students to challenge AI's responses to practical strategies for maintaining authentic learning, Tara offers a thoughtful perspective on what responsible AI integration can look like today.

Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, this conversation will leave you with practical ideas for helping students think more deeply—not less.

#EdTech ThoughtThe biggest change coming to education might not be another AI chatbot—it could be schools creating their own technology.

As AI makes software development more accessible than ever, educators are beginning to rethink their relationship with traditional EdTech vendors. Could the future belong to schools building solutions designed by educators, for educators?

#EdTech RecommendationChris shares a free NASA resource that turns satellite imagery into a creative classroom activity.

AI is everywhere in education—but clarity isn’t.

I’m joined by Derek Tranchina, creator of TrafficLiteEdu, to unpack one of the biggest challenges schools are facing right now: not whether to use AI, but how to use it well. The real issue isn’t the tools—it’s the confusion around expectations, boundaries, and purpose.

Derek shares how the TrafficLiteEdu framework helps schools bring clarity to AI use through a simple, practical approach—giving educators and students a shared language for what’s acceptable, what’s not, and what falls somewhere in between.

If your school is struggling with mixed messages, inconsistent policies, or hesitation around AI, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters.

Because in the end, it’s not about banning or embracing AI—it’s about being clear.

In this episode of House of #EdTech, Chris Nesi explores a powerful idea that could shape the next era of education technology: connectedness. While many conversations about innovation focus on tools, platforms, and artificial intelligence, Chris zooms out to examine the deeper force that has always driven meaningful change in education.

From the early days of a single classroom computer to today's globally connected learning environments, technology has steadily expanded our ability to connect students, educators, ideas, and opportunities. Chris challenges listeners to think critically about how connection—not just devices—will influence the next generation of learning experiences. The episode invites educators to reflect on how they can intentionally design more connected classrooms, communities, and learning networks in 2026 and beyond.

The Evolution of EdTechEducation technology has changed dramatically over the years.

What Connectedness Really MeansConnectedness in education goes beyond Wi-Fi and devices.

Technology as a BridgeRather than replacing traditional learning experiences, technology can serve as a bridge, connecting learners to knowledge, people, and perspectives that were previously out of reach.

Why This Matters for EducatorsAs technology continues to evolve, educators face an important challenge:

Are we using technology simply because it exists, or are we using it to create meaningful connections?

Final ReflectionChris encourages listeners to reflect on their own classrooms and ask:

How connected are my students to the world around them?
How connected am I to other educators?
How can technology strengthen learning relationships?

Kicking off 2026, let's cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters: edtech tools that can genuinely move the needle for educators. Rather than chasing trends or shiny new platforms, this episode is about intentional, practical technology use that supports feedback, collaboration, creativity, engagement, organization, and student voice.

EdTech Thought: Shrinking the Engagement GapThe episode tackles the growing disconnect between students’ highly interactive digital lives outside of school and the passive digital experiences they often encounter in classrooms.

Chris challenges the idea that more screen time equals more engagement and introduces the 80/20 Producer Strategy:

For every 80% of the time students spend consuming information
Ensure at least 20% is spent creating something with value beyond the gradebook

The core message:

Engagement in 2026 isn’t about flashy tools. It’s about student agency. When students create, design, build, and solve real problems, the engagement gap begins to close.

Six Tools to Level Up in 2026#1 Mote — Rethinking FeedbackFeedback is essential but time-consuming. Mote allows educators to leave quick voice comments directly inside Google Docs, Slides, and LMS platforms.

Why it matters:

Faster than typing
More personal and human
Accessible through audio + transcription

Level-Up Question:

Where in your workflow could your voice be more effective than your keyboard?

2 FigJam — Making Thinking VisibleFigJam is a collaborative digital whiteboard that turns learning into an active, visible process.

Use it to:

Brainstorm and organize ideas
Capture student thinking in real time
Support collaboration for both synchronous and asynchronous work

Level-Up Question:

How often do students visually share their thinking before submitting a final product?

3 Canva — Creativity That CommunicatesCanva has evolved into a full creation and communication platform, allowing students to demonstrate learning visually and professionally.

Classroom possibilities include:

Infographics and explainer visuals
Digital portfolios
Ethical media creation and storytelling

Level-Up Question:

Are students creating content — or just consuming it?

4 Curipod, Pear Deck & Nearpod — Real-Time EngagementThese tools transform traditional presentations into interactive learning experiences through polls, questions, and formative checks.

Why they work:

Immediate insight into student understanding
No extra grading
Increased accountability without pressure

Level-Up Question:

How often do you pause mid-lesson to see what students understand right now?

5 Google Keep — Simple Organization That WorksGoogle Keep acts as a lightweight, flexible system for managing ideas, tasks, and reminders across devices.

Great for:

Capturing lesson ideas on the go
Creating to-do lists
Sharing notes with colleagues

Level-Up Question:

Where could a simple system reduce mental clutter and free up focus for teaching?

6 Padlet — Amplifying Every Student VoicePadlet creates flexible digital spaces where all students can contribute ideas, questions, and reflections.

Use Padlet for:

Brainstorming and exit tickets
Backchannel discussions
Collaborative research and planning

Level-Up Question:

How often do all students get to contribute at the same time in a visible way?

What’s NextChris also shares updates on:

A 30-Days to Launch a Podcast short-form video series
The launch of SatCast, a new community-focused podcast project

The House of #EdTech SmackDown is back — and episode 265 delivers the 12th annual celebration of educator-shared tools, ideas, and inspiration. This fan-favorite episode brings together contributions from teachers, coaches, podcasters, and edtech leaders who share what made a real impact in classrooms and schools throughout 2025. From AI-powered writing feedback and study tools to creative multimedia platforms, productivity apps, and wellness tech, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can use right away.

#EdTech Thought: Integration Isn't Seasonal I focused on a common trap in education: waiting for the "right time" to change practice.

New semesters, new marking periods, or new years often feel like the natural moment to reset. But great technology integration doesn't follow a calendar. It happens incrementally, through reflection, experimentation, and iteration, even when the school year feels messy and unfinished.

The takeaway is simple but powerful: You don't need permission from the calendar to teach differently tomorrow than you did today.

The 2025 EdTech SmackDown Recommendations This year's SmackDown features a wide range of tools and ideas, spanning AI, creativity, productivity, assessment, and wellness.

Chris's Recommendations

Raina AI introduces creative ways to support studying and student engagement, including the concept of "Brain Rot" videos.
Genially for interactive and gamified learning experiences.
123Apps as an all-in-one media creation toolkit.
Chronicling America from the Library of Congress for primary source research.
ICE - https://icemenubar.app/
Latest - https://max.codes/latest/
Rocket - https://matthewpalmer.net/rocket/

AI & Writing Support * Beat the Computer (shared by Stephanie Howell) helps students improve writing by focusing on feedback and revision rather than replacement. * Gemini is highlighted as a tools for educators, including writing Google Apps Scripts to automate workflows (Dan Gallagher).

AI, Engagement & Study Tools * Brisk Teaching and custom GPTs (shared by Dr. Dan Kreiness) demonstrate how AI can support instruction without removing teacher agency. * Brainfreeze AI (Matt Miller) allows educators to build their own AI agents for classroom use.

Creativity, Media & Design * Canva Code and ongoing innovation within Microsoft 365 (Martin Byford). * QuickTales (Batsheva Frankel), which blends audio storytelling with formative assessment. * Adobe Express animations and digital signage workflows (Brian Carpenter).

Content, Research & Instruction * Wayground (Quizizz) for video-based instruction and AI-supported grading (Rebecca Autry). * Desmos / Amplify phonics review tools (Linda Hummer).

Derek Larson's Annual SmackDown Deep Dive No SmackDown episode would be complete without Derek Larson, who once again delivers a rapid-fire breakdown of tools and ideas educators should know about.

This year's highlights include:

Google Keep for organization and workflow
StoryGraph for reading and reflection
Instapaper for managing long-form content
Teaching AI across multiple content areas
Health and wellness apps like Capsule, Easy Fast, and Sleep++

Derek's segment reinforces an important theme of the episode: productivity and wellness tools matter just as much as classroom tools.

You can explore Derek's curated archive of recommendations at https://appsmackdown.com

House of #EdTech VIP: You The episode closes with the House of #EdTech VIP segment — and once again, the VIP is YOU the listener.

I reflect on the fact that this podcast exists because educators are willing to share, contribute, and support one another. The SmackDown isn't just an episode; it's a snapshot of a professional community learning together.

From lesson planning and assessment design to AI-assisted tutoring and district-wide policy development, Chris explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning, not as a replacement for educators, but as a partner in creativity and efficiency.

You will gain insights into the AI tipping point, practical classroom applications, real risks (including equity, bias, privacy, and the loss of human connection), and how teachers can lead responsibly through this transformation. The episode also includes a timely #EdTech Recommendation highlighting Google Chrome's live caption and translation features, and an invitation to participate in the 2025 EdTech SmackDown, the annual listener-powered finale of the show.

Key Topics Discussed * #EdTech Thought: The AI tipping point: Why AI in education is no longer "next" but "now." * How educators are using generative AI for planning, differentiation, and feedback. * Examples of AI tools supporting English language learners and accessibility. * Major risks of AI in schools — equity, bias, privacy, and the human factor. * How to lead responsibly with AI in your classroom or district:

+ Build your AI literacy
+ Put pedagogy before technology
+ Model ethical transparency
+ Advocate for clear district policies
+ Share both wins and failures

EdTech Recommendation: Google Chrome's Live Caption & Translate feature.

Relevant Links & Resources * House of #EdTech Episode 246 – The Harms of Generative AI featuring Tom Mullaney

In Episode 263 of the House of #EdTech podcast, Chris Nesi steps back from the gadgets, apps, and AI tools to remind educators what truly powers learning — education itself. While technology continues to reshape classrooms, Chris explores why human connection, curiosity, and lifelong learning remain at the heart of every meaningful educational experience.

This reflective episode offers both inspiration and practical strategies for making learning more personal, purposeful, and people-centered — with technology as the support, not the driver.

Key Topics Discussed:

Why education matters beyond technology
"Education is the great equalizer" — unpacking what that really means
Educated by Tara Westover: A must-read memoir about resilience and learning
The real power of learning: curiosity, connection, and contribution
Historical examples of education changing lives (Malala, GI Bill)
Practical tips for meaningful teaching in a tech-driven world

5 Practical Takeaways:

Focus on relationships first — learning starts with connection.
Make reflection part of the learning process.
Model lifelong learning for your students and peers.
Use technology with intention, not obligation.
Connect learning to the real world.

#EdTech Recommendation: Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover — a powerful reminder of education's transformative potential.

Educated: The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling memoir

In Episode 262 of the House of #EdTech, Chris Nesi explores the timely and necessary topic of creating a responsible AI policy for your classroom. With artificial intelligence tools becoming more integrated into educational spaces, the episode breaks down why teachers need to set clear expectations and how they can do it with transparency, collaboration, and flexibility. Chris offers a five-part framework that educators can use to guide students toward ethical and effective AI use.

Before the featured content, Chris reflects on a growing internal debate: is it time to step back from tech-heavy classrooms and return to more analog methods? He also shares three edtech recommendations, including tools for generating copyright-free images, discovering daily AI tool capabilities, and randomizing seating charts for better classroom dynamics.

Topics Discussed:

EdTech Thought: Chris debates the “Tech or No Tech” question in modern classrooms
EdTech Recommendations:
- https://nomorecopyright.com/ - Upload an image to transform it into a unique, distinct version designed solely for inspiration and creative exploration.
- https://www.shufflebuddy.com/ - Never worry about seating charts again Foster a strong classroom community by frequently shuffling your seating charts while respecting your students’ individual needs.
- https://whataicandotoday.com/ - We've analysed 16362 AI Tools and identified their capabilities with OpenAI GPT-4.1, to bring you a free list of 83054 tasks of what AI can do today.
- Why classrooms need a responsible AI policy
- A five-part framework to build your AI classroom policy
- Define What AI Is (and Isn’t)
- Clarify When and How AI Can Be Used
- Promote Transparency and Attribution
- Include Privacy and Tool Approval Guidelines
- Make It Collaborative and Flexible
- The importance of modeling digital citizenship and AI literacy
- Free editable AI policy template by Chris for grades K–12

Mentions:

Mike Brilla – The Inspired Teacher podcast
Jake Miller – Educational Duct Tape podcast // Educational Duct Tape Book

In this exciting crossover episode, Chris Nesi teams up with Leena Marie Saleh (The EdTech Guru) for a detailed look into Canva’s latest educational innovations unveiled during Canva Create 2025. Whether you’re a teacher, instructional coach, or tech integrator, this episode is packed with transformative features and real classroom applications.

Featured Topic: Canva Create 2025 Key Themes and Highlights:

Canva Sheets: The Spreadsheet Reimagined * A powerful new addition to the Canva suite—Canva Sheets brings AI-infused, visually pleasing spreadsheets to the classroom. * Bulk Background Remover: Easily remove backgrounds from dozens of student photos at once. * Bulk Create with Images: Mass-produce certificates, report cards, or newsletters by integrating images directly into your sheet. * Magic AI Prompts: Skip the formulas—just describe your needs and let AI do the rest (e.g., calculating budgets, charting grades). * Magic Insights: Auto-generate graphs, summaries, or positive student comments—great for data storytelling or end-of-year celebrations. * Student Access: Available to students in districts where Canva’s Magic tools are enabled.

The All-in-One Visual Suite * Create multi-modal projects within a single file: combine slides, spreadsheets, videos, documents, and websites. * Use Case: Teachers can build unit plans with rubrics, grading sheets, lesson videos, and linked resources—all in one shareable design. * Student Application: Portfolios that blend writing, multimedia, assessments, and visual elements in a single file.

Canva Code * No coding experience needed! Generate interactive HTML-based tools like:

+ Flashcard games
+ Vocabulary matching activities
+ Countdown timers

Use Cases:
- Do-Nows & Exit Tickets
- Interactive experiences (e.g., virtual art exhibits)
- Includes real-time code editing via voice or chat and seamless integration into other Canva designs.

Voiceover and Text-to-Speech Enhancements * Record true voiceovers directly in Canva—no more video workarounds. * Use AI-generated voices to read text aloud in different accents and languages (e.g., Spanish voice packs Alejandra and Sofia). * Ideal for student presentations, podcasts, and accessibility support.

AI-Powered Speaker Notes * Auto-generate speaking points from your presentation slides. * Great for prepping lessons, webinars, or class presentations on the fly.

Assignments Hub * Instantly generate quizzes from highlighted text in a lesson or document. * New classwork dashboard allows for real-time monitoring of student progress (especially for educators without an LMS like Google Classroom).

Scrollables (a.k.a. Scrollytelling) * Create animated, interactive timelines or diagrams that engage students through scroll-triggered movement and transitions. * 🎯 Example: A digestive system walkthrough or a historical timeline using scroll-based animations.

Additional Features Mentioned * Superscript & Subscript support (finally!) * Rich text highlighting in Docs * Caption animations * Volume balancing for videos * Banner placement across all pages * Enhanced collaboration (up to 50 collaborators per design)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education, but when we think about AI in the classroom, we often picture high school or college students using it for research, coding, or content creation. But what about elementary school? Can AI be a valuable tool for our youngest learners?

In Episode 260 of House of #EdTech, I sit down with Dan Gallagher, an experienced ed tech coach, to explore how AI can be integrated into elementary education. We dive into the best tools, practical applications, and strategies to ensure AI enhances learning while keeping students safe and engaged.

Why AI Belongs in the Elementary Classroom Many educators hesitate to introduce AI to young students, concerned about privacy, ethics, and age-appropriate usage. But as Dan explains, AI isn’t about replacing teachers—it’s about enhancing personalized learning and supporting creativity.

AI can act as a creative brainstorming partner, a writing assistant, and even a storytelling coach, helping students generate ideas and refine their work in ways that keep them engaged and excited about learning.

And the best part? When used correctly, AI doesn’t replace human interaction—it amplifies a teacher’s ability to provide personalized feedback.

Real-World AI Applications for Young Learners So, how does this work in a real classroom setting? Dan shares some inspiring examples:

AI-Powered Creative Writing & Storytelling Using AI chatbots like “Waffles” (a controlled, kid-friendly chatbot), students can interact with a virtual writing partner that helps them develop their storytelling skills. The AI can ask them engaging questions, suggest details, and even provide feedback on their writing.

Example Activity: A student writing a story about a time traveler can ask the AI for historical facts, unique setting ideas, or character inspiration. The AI generates possibilities, but the student makes all the creative decisions!

Visual Learning & Digital Art with AI Tools AI-powered platforms like Canva’s text-to-image generator allow young students to turn their ideas into visual representations.

Example Activity: A class studying idioms might create posters using AI-generated images. If a student picks "It's raining cats and dogs," AI can generate an imaginative illustration, sparking discussion about figurative language.

Personalized Learning & AI Tutors AI can function as a virtual tutor, adapting to each student’s needs. Platforms like Magic School AI provide instant feedback on writing assignments, while School AI can assist with generating lesson plans tailored to students’ learning levels.

Example Activity: A teacher might use AI to provide instant feedback on students’ sentence structures, guiding them to refine their writing step by step instead of waiting for the teacher to get to each student individually.

Addressing Safety & Ethical Concerns Of course, introducing AI in elementary education requires a responsible approach. Privacy, misinformation, and ethical use are all valid concerns. Dan and I discuss some best practices to keep AI use safe and effective:

Use AI platforms with built-in content moderation (e.g., School AI, which ensures safe interactions). Set up AI usage in a controlled, “walled garden” environment where students can explore safely. Teach students critical thinking skills to evaluate AI-generated content—just because AI provides an answer doesn’t mean it’s always correct! Engage parents and school administrators by explaining how AI is being used responsibly in the classroom.

Parents, in particular, may be hesitant, so educators should communicate the benefits while addressing concerns about safety. Tools like Common Sense Media can be great resources for helping families navigate AI responsibly.

How Teachers Can Get Started with AI in Elementary Classrooms If you’re an educator wondering how to introduce AI to younger students, here are some practical first steps:

Start with simple AI tools like Google AutoDraw, which turns students’ rough sketches into polished images. Use AI for brainstorming, not answers—help students see AI as a tool for sparking ideas, not just getting solutions. Model AI usage during lessons—demonstrate how you use AI to generate ideas or enhance lesson materials. Encourage creativity—have students work in groups to refine AI-generated content rather than taking it at face value.

Final Thoughts: AI as a Partner in Education This episode is a reminder that AI is not just for older students or tech-savvy classrooms—it has the potential to unlock creativity, enhance engagement, and support personalized learning for young learners as well.

AI won’t replace teachers, but it can help them provide better support to more students—a true game-changer in today’s classrooms.

In this episode of House of #EdTech, I discuss the what, why, and how of gamification in education! By incorporating game design elements into your teaching, you can boost student motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes—all while making lessons more interactive and fun!

Segment 1: What is Gamification in Education? * Definition of gamification and how it differs from game-based learning * The psychology behind gamification: motivation, engagement, and dopamine * Why gamification works in both K-12 and higher education settings

Segment 2: Why Gamification Works * Teachers and schools successfully implementing gamification * How gamified learning platforms like Classcraft, Kahoot!, and Quizizz enhance the classroom experience * The impact of leaderboards, challenges, and achievements on student motivation

Segment 3: Practical Gamification Strategies for Educators * Points, Badges, and Leaderboards (PBL): Reward students for progress and effort * Quests and Challenges: Break down lessons into missions and problem-solving activities * Choice and Autonomy: Let students pick their learning paths through differentiated tasks * Storytelling & Themes: Create immersive experiences (e.g., a classroom space mission or historical adventure)

Resources & Links Mentioned: * Classcraft – Gamify classroom management * Kahoot! – Interactive quizzes * Quizizz – Fun game-based assessments * Minecraft: Education Edition – Learning through creativity

In this episode of House of #EdTech, we take a deep dive into the world of AI-driven personalized learning. From how AI adapts to individual student needs to address concerns about environmental impact and ethical use, I cover it all. This episode is perfect for educators, school administrators, and tech enthusiasts who want to understand the benefits, challenges, and best practices for incorporating AI into education.

For complete show notes please visit: https://chrisnesi.com/258

Welcome to the House of #EdTech! In this special episode, I celebrate the 11th annual #EdTech Smackdown. Prepare for a jam-packed showcase of the best edtech tips, tools, and insights from incredible educators in our community. Let’s get into the 2024 edition!

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/257

I wrap up the podcasting journey outlined in my book with a comprehensive recap of the essential steps to launch, grow, and sustain your podcast. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration to help you refine your craft and achieve your podcasting goals.

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/256

I discuss the most common challenges podcasters face and how to troubleshoot them effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, mastering these solutions can elevate your podcasting game and ensure your show runs smoothly.

PURCHASE "I LIKE TO PODCAST AND YOU WILL TOO!: A HOUSE OF #EDTECH GUIDE TO PODCASTING!"

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/255

In this episode, we dive deep into strategies for growing your podcast audience and building a strong brand. Learn how to define your target audience, create engaging content, and develop a cohesive brand identity that resonates with listeners. We'll explore the importance of networking, leveraging social media, and creating consistent, high-quality episodes to not only attract an audience but keep them coming back for more. Plus, discover tips to monetize your growing platform and turn your podcast into a sustainable success.

For complete show notes please visit: https://chrisnesi.com/254

In today’s episode, we dive into Chapter 6 of I Like to Podcast and You Will Too!—all about monetizing your podcast. We’ll explore the essential steps for transforming your passion project into a profitable venture. From traditional advertising and sponsorships to innovative methods like selling merchandise and offering consulting services, we cover the top strategies to help you decide what works best for you. Plus, we discuss the vital role of building a loyal audience and delivering high-quality content to maximize income potential and keep listeners engaged. Whether you’re podcasting for fun or aiming to build a sustainable income, these insights will guide you on the path to podcasting success.

Episode Highlights:

Do You Need to Monetize Your Podcast?
- Monetization isn’t essential for every podcaster, but if your goals include generating income or promoting a business, it’s worth considering. For some, monetization is a natural progression that can fund growth and increase quality, while for others, podcasting might simply be a creative outlet.
- Why Monetize Your Podcast?
- Monetizing allows you to make a living, support your content creation, and enhance the quality of your episodes. Plus, a revenue stream can give you the resources to invest back into your podcast.
- Top Strategies for Podcast Monetization:
- Advertising & Sponsorships: Partner with advertisers or find sponsors who align with your audience’s interests.
- Crowdfunding: Platforms like Patreon let listeners contribute financially in exchange for exclusive perks.
- Merchandise Sales: Capitalize on a loyal audience by offering branded merchandise.
- Courses & Workshops: Leverage expertise by offering paid educational content.
- Consulting & Coaching: Use your podcasting experience to guide others on their journeys.
- Setting Up a Payment System:
- Selecting the right payment processor is key. Platforms like PayPal, Stripe, and Patreon can facilitate transactions and help you streamline support options for your listeners.
- Building a Loyal Audience:
- High-quality content, consistent engagement, exclusive perks, and regular episode schedules can help you build and maintain a dedicated audience, ensuring long-term support and increasing revenue potential.
- Profiting Beyond Money:
- Even if you don’t monetize directly, podcasting can still boost your brand, expand your network, and provide personal growth opportunities. Consider how podcasting may enhance your overall professional and personal journey.

Key Takeaways: Monetizing a podcast can offer more than just financial benefits; it can open doors to new opportunities and enhance your personal brand. Start by considering your goals, experiment with strategies, and focus on audience-building for sustainable success.

Welcome to House of #EdTech! Today, we're diving into Chapter 5 from my book I Like to Podcast and You Will Too!: A House of #EdTech Guide to Podcasting. This chapter is all about what comes after you hit record – hosting, promoting, and distributing your podcast to ensure it reaches as many ears as possible. We'll cover essential strategies to help you expand your audience and engage listeners effectively.

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/252

In this episode, we're diving into the essentials of recording and editing a podcast -- Chapter 4 of my book --to help you produce high-quality episodes that captivate your audience. Whether you're new to podcasting or looking to refine your skills, we’ll cover everything from selecting the right equipment to key editing techniques that ensure professional results.

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/251

In this milestone episode, we dive into Chapter 3 of my book, which focuses on the essential steps for planning and preparing your podcast. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your existing show, this episode provides actionable tips to help you build a strong foundation for success.

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/250

In this episode, I share the crucial first steps of starting a podcast: choosing a topic and format. Drawing from Chapter 2 of my book, I share the importance of understanding your target audience and selecting a niche that resonates with them.

For complete show notes visit: https://chrisnesi.com/249

In this episode of House of #EdTech, I share my book, "I Like to Podcast and You Will Too!" starting with Chapter 1, "Introduction to Podcasting," to give you an essential primer on podcasting and why it's such an impactful medium.

What You’ll Learn:

What is a Podcast? – Discover the basics of podcasting, from its definition to how it's consumed. Learn about the versatility of podcasts and why this digital medium has become so popular.
The History of Podcasting – I take you on a journey through the origins of podcasting, from the early 2000s development of RSS feeds by Dave Winer and Adam Curry to the rise of major platforms like Apple Podcasts and breakout shows like Serial.
Benefits of Hosting a Podcast – Whether you want to establish authority, build a personal brand, or simply share your passions with the world, podcasting offers numerous personal and professional benefits. I’ll explain how hosting a podcast can improve your communication skills, expand your network, and even provide monetization opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

Establishing Authority: Hosting a podcast in your field can position you as an expert, building credibility and attracting a loyal audience.
Flexibility and Creativity: From format to production, podcasting is a medium that allows for great creative freedom, providing endless opportunities to express your unique voice.
Monetization Potential: While building a large audience takes time, sponsorships, crowdfunding, and selling products or services can offer lucrative rewards.

If you're considering starting your own podcast or just want to understand how podcasting works, this series of episodes and my book are your go-to resource.

Click here to purchase "I Like To Podcast and You Will Too!: A House of #EdTech Guide to Podcasting"

In episode 247 of House of #EdTech, I explore the evolving role of generative AI in education. Following a reflective conversation with Tom Mullaney on episode 246, I discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in the classroom, emphasizing the need for thoughtful integration. I also introduce new edtech recommendations and share some exciting changes coming to the podcast.

Full show notes: https://chrisnesi.com/247

Welcome back to another insightful episode of House of #EdTech! In Episode 246, we dive deep into the potential harms of generative AI with the knowledgeable Tom Mullaney. This episode promises to shed light on the complexities and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in education.

#EdTech Thought

Khan Academy and Microsoft Partnership: A Game-Changer for Education

Khan Academy and Microsoft have recently partnered to revolutionize education with advanced AI tools. Here are the key highlights of this significant collaboration:

Khanmigo for Teachers: Microsoft's donation of Azure AI infrastructure supports this AI-powered teaching assistant. It aims to save teachers time by aiding in lesson planning and personalizing education for students.
Enhanced AI Tutoring: The partnership focuses on developing new small language models to improve AI tutoring capabilities, especially in math, making learning more efficient and tailored to individual needs.
Integration with Microsoft Platforms: Khan Academy’s resources will become more accessible through Microsoft’s platforms such as Copilot and Teams for Education, expanding the reach and impact of these educational tools.
Focus on Engagement: By making lesson plans more engaging, these tools aim to keep students interested and motivated in their learning journey.

This initiative underscores a significant step towards leveraging AI to support educators and enhance student learning experiences, particularly in K-12 education. For a deeper dive into the details, you can read the full article here.

Featured Content: Interview with Tom Mullaney

Tom Mullaney brings a wealth of experience from his background in Special Education and Instructional Design to help teachers create inclusive and engaging lessons. He has spoken at national conferences like SXSW EDU, the National Council for the Social Studies, and ISTE. Tom shares his educational technology insights on his YouTube channel and SubStack.

In our conversation, we cover several topics:

Ethical Concerns and Pedagogical Impact
The Eliza Effect in Classroom Dynamics
Addressing and Overcoming AI Biases
Promoting Critical Thinking Through AI Integration
Future of AI and Teacher Preparedness

Resources:

Week of AI - Harms of AI: What the Hype Doesn't Tell You

Emily Bender

Timnit Gebru

Margaret Mitchell

Joy Buolamwini

Gary Marcus

In this episode of House of #EdTech, host Chris Nesi discusses the importance of critically evaluating educational technology in classrooms. He shares insights from Jessica Grose's NYT article about ensuring tech tools serve educational purposes and protect student privacy. The episode features the announcement of MagicSchool.ai as the 2024 HOET Final Four Winner and an EdTech recommendation for Vocabulary Quest, a gamified vocabulary learning platform. Additionally, Chris bids farewell to SatChat, reflecting on its impact on the education community.

Resources Mentioned:

MagicSchool.ai - 2024 HOET Final Four Winner
Vocabulary Quest - EdTech Recommendation
Every Tech Tool in the Classroom Should Be Ruthlessly Evaluated - Article by Jessica Grose
SatChat - Discussion on SatChat ending

2024 HOET Final Four Winner: MagicSchool.ai We're excited to announce MagicSchool.ai as the 2024 HOET Final Four Winner! MagicSchool.ai stands out for its innovative approach to personalized learning and real-time performance assessment. This AI-based tool is transforming how students engage with educational content, making learning more interactive and effective. Congratulations to MagicSchool.ai for this well-deserved recognition.

EdTech Thought: The End of an Era? Goodbye SatChat We begin with a reflective EdTech Thought segment, marking the end of an era with the conclusion of SatChat. For years, SatChat has been a cornerstone of the education community, providing a platform for educators to connect, share insights, and grow together. Hosts Billy Krakower, Scott Rocco, and Brad Currie have created a lasting legacy, and we take a moment to honor their contributions and discuss the future of such initiatives in the education space.

EdTech Recommendation: Vocabulary Quest Our EdTech Recommendation for this episode is Vocabulary Quest, an innovative platform that gamifies vocabulary learning. Whether you're a student, professional, or language enthusiast, Vocabulary Quest transforms the often tedious task of memorizing new words into an engaging adventure. With gamified levels, interactive stories, puzzles, and personalized learning paths, this tool not only makes learning fun but also significantly boosts retention rates.

Here's why Vocabulary Quest stands out:

Gamified Learning: Turn vocabulary acquisition into an exciting game with progressive challenges.
Personalized Stories and Puzzles: Engage with content tailored to your interests, enhancing learning efficiency.
Advanced AI Memory Aids: Benefit from mnemonic devices, imagery, and associations designed to make words stick.
Comprehensive Exam Preparation: Ideal for students preparing for exams like the SAT, ACT, or SSAT.
Professional Communication: Elevate your career by mastering the right words for effective communication.

Featured Content: Ruthlessly Evaluating EdTech Tools In our featured content, we dive into Jessica Grose's compelling article, "Every Tech Tool in the Classroom Should Be Ruthlessly Evaluated," published in The New York Times on April 24, 2024. Grose highlights the complex and often problematic landscape of educational technology, urging educators to take control of tech integration in their classrooms. Key takeaways from the article include:

Educator-Driven Tech Use: Technology should be selected based on data and teacher experience, not dictated by tech companies.
Commercial Origins of EdTech: Many tools were initially created for commercial purposes, which may not align with educational outcomes.
Necessity and Good Standard: Schools should assess whether a tech tool is essential and beneficial from ethical and pedagogical perspectives.
Privacy Concerns: Protecting student data is paramount. Solutions include destroying data after use and establishing an independent body to oversee digital product quality.
Centralized Tech-Vetting: Post-pandemic, there is a need for standardized evaluation of tech tools at the district level.
Classroom-Level Audits: Regularly audit tech tools to ensure they serve their intended purpose without creating additional problems.
Authentic Connections: Beyond academics, technology should foster human relationships and community building in schools.

Announcements:

Welcome the newest member of the Education Podcast Network, the Resilient Teacher Podcast hosted by Brittany Blackwell!

#EdTech Thought:

Topic: The Role of Former Educators in Addressing the Teacher Shortage
Discussion: A snarky yet thought-provoking commentary on how individuals who used to teach and now pontificate about education could consider returning to the classroom to help alleviate the current teacher shortage.

Featured Content:

EdTech Final 4:
- MagicSchool vs. Grammarly: Dive into a head-to-head comparison of these two powerful tools designed to enhance writing and grammar skills. Which one will come out on top? Explore MagicSchool | Discover Grammarly
- SchoolAI vs. Quillbot: In this battle of AI-driven writing assistants, we compare SchoolAI's innovative approach to Quillbot's established prowess. Who will reign supreme in the world of automated writing improvement? Check out SchoolAI | Learn about Quillbot
- Where's Diffit?: Get to know "Where's Diffit?" and its potential impact on education, all while drawing an interesting parallel to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Discover Diffit?
Vote for the winner!

In this episode, I share the B.R.A.I.N. framework for interacting effectively with AI in education.

EdTech Recommendation

Humy.ai - A platform designed specifically for social studies and history educators. Humy.ai offers personalized tutoring, generates assignments, provides feedback, and enables the creation of custom AI tutors and assignments. It aims to make classes more engaging and interactive by integrating AI into the learning process. For more information, visit humy.ai.

Featured Content

Use Your B.R.A.I.N. - A framework for interacting effectively with AI in education:

Be Specific: Clearly define your questions or needs to get accurate and useful AI responses.
Relevance is Key: Ensure your input is relevant to your goals to enhance the quality of AI responses.
Adapt and Ask for Help: If the AI's response isn't what you expected, refine your questions or provide more details.
Interact: Engage in a back-and-forth dialogue with AI to refine and direct it towards the desired outcome.
No Yapping: Add phrases like "No Yapping" or "Keep it Short" to the end of a prompt to limit the AI's output.

Feedback

After the last episode's edtech thought Brooke, Leo, Derek, and Steve reached out to share words of support and encouragement. Thank you so much for reaching out!

Explore how integrating technology into PBL can enhance the learning experience, making it more accessible, engaging, and impactful for students.

#EdTech Thought: Are You Really Trying?

In this segment, I ask myself if I am doing all that I could be doing because I am experiencing some self-doubt.

#EdTech Recommendation: Brisk Teaching

Discover Brisk Teaching, a free AI-powered Chrome extension designed to save teachers time. With features like personalized material creation, targeted feedback, and AI writing detection, Brisk Teaching is revolutionizing the way educators approach lesson planning and student interaction. Learn more and download Brisk Teaching from the Chrome Web Store.

Featured Content: How to Use EdTech for Project-Based Learning

Explore the transformative power of integrating technology into project-based learning. We discuss how EdTech tools can provide students with access to diverse resources, facilitate collaboration, and offer innovative ways to showcase their learning. From the planning stages to assessment, discover how technology can make PBL more accessible, dynamic, and impactful.

How do we choose the right edtech tools for our project? Here are some tips:

Tech Must Align with Learning Objectives: Ensure that the tool supports the goals of your project. If you're focusing on data analysis, a tool like Google Sheets might be more appropriate than video editing software.
Consider Age Appropriateness: The tools should be suitable for the age group of your students. It should have an intuitive interface and appropriate safety features.
Check for Collaboration Features: Since PBL is all about teamwork, look for tools that facilitate collaboration. Features like real-time editing, commenting, and sharing are essential.
Evaluate Accessibility: Ensure that the tool is accessible to all students. It should work on various devices and platforms, as not all students may have access to the latest technology.
Assess Cost and Privacy: Be mindful of the tool's cost and its privacy policies. Many tools offer free versions for educators, but make sure they comply with your school's data privacy regulations.

Resources mentioned:

Trello: A project management tool that allows users to organize tasks, set deadlines, and collaborate with team members.
Asana: A web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work.
Google Docs: A web-based word processor that allows real-time collaboration and sharing of documents.
Google Keep: A note-taking service included as part of the free, web-based Google Docs Editors suite offered by Google.
Canva: An online design and publishing tool that allows users to create graphics, presentations, and other visual content.
Flip (formerly Flipgrid): A video discussion platform that allows students to create and share short videos on various topics.
Miro: A visual workspace for innovation where teams manage projects, design products, and build the future together.
Padlet: Make beautiful boards to collect, organize, and present anything.
Zotero: A free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.

Just Give It A Try - Bonus Recommendation!

Tired of formatting issues when copying and pasting from AI tools like ChatGPT? Check out the Google Docs add-on "Markdown to Docs" to effortlessly convert markdown formatting into traditional document formatting.

Introduction:

Special mentions: Happy Birthday to Christie Cloud & Glenn Robbins.
Platform updates: RadioPublic & Google Podcasts are shutting down! Visit chrisnesi.com/follow to find a new podcast listening app!

#EdTech Recommendations:

The Magazine Rack: A vast collection of digitized magazines. Access here: The Magazine Rack
Classroomscreen: A versatile tool for teachers, offering a customizable browser tab for classroom management. Free with daily resets, paid version available for saving setups. Learn more at Classroomscreen
AI Created Jeopardy: Create engaging Jeopardy games using AI at ALMANACK.ai. Free account available.
AskYourPDF.com: A resource for PDF queries and information based on PDF files you provide.

Featured Content:

The Need for Digital Equity: Revisiting the conversation from episode 210, delving into why digital equity and access are critical in education.

I dive into the critical issue of digital equity and access in education. As our world becomes increasingly digitized, the necessity for equal access to technology and internet connectivity in learning environments has never been more vital.

I kick off the episode by defining what digital equity and access truly mean and why they're essential components of modern education. The conversation then shifts to the stark realities of the digital divide, as we explore how disparities in access impact student learning and success, sharing compelling real-life examples.

The journey continues as I tackle the challenges schools and communities face in providing equal digital access. I discuss various obstacles, from funding to infrastructure.

Policy and advocacy take center stage in another segment, where I delve into how educational policies can influence and improve digital equity.

Finally, I look into the future, speculating on emerging trends and the evolution of digital equity. This segment is a call to action, encouraging listeners to consider their role in advocating for and contributing to a future where digital access is a given for every student.

Just Give It A Try:

Inspiring Thoughts Daily: A daily motivational podcast by ME. Get your daily dose of inspiration at Inspiring Thoughts Daily

Discover the key skills for thriving in an AI-centric educational landscape. This episode offers insightful thoughts on integrating technical, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills into teaching, preparing students for a AI-driven future.

#EdTech Thought - January Pick-Me-Up

As teachers, you are more than just instructors; you are mentors, guides, and sometimes even friends to your students. Your resilience and dedication, often unnoticed, are crucial in shaping not just individual lives but entire societies. This segment serves as a reminder of the immense impact educators have beyond just academic teaching.

#EdTech Recommendation - QR Codes on Your Classroom Door

Monica Burns' recent post, 12 TIPS FOR CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATIONS WITH QR CODES has inspired me, and I've added four more innovative uses for QR codes on your classroom door. These include a Feedback or Suggestion Box, Class Blog or Website, Daily Inspirational Quotes, and Audio Messages. These tools are designed to enhance communication and inspiration in the classroom.

Featured Content

I explore the essential skills students need to thrive in the AI era. These skills range from technical proficiencies like understanding AI and machine learning to socio-emotional skills such as collaboration and emotional intelligence. The content aims to prepare educators to equip students for a rapidly changing future that is integrated with AI.

These skills include understanding AI and machine learning, programming, data literacy, critical thinking, adaptability, innovation, collaboration, emotional intelligence, digital literacy, and cybersecurity awareness. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of self-motivated learning and resilience, skills that are essential for lifelong learning in a technology-centric world. With educational systems incorporating these skills into curricula, this episode is a must-listen for educators, parents, and students preparing for a future workforce dominated by AI.

Just Give It A Try

Join our new texting community on GroupMe! This is a free platform that I'm using with my Rutgers classes this semester. To join, visit https://chrisnesi.com/textme. Remember, I will be shutting down the Remind group at the end of February 2024, so make sure to switch over to stay connected.

Intro

Welcome to a special bonus episode of House of #EdTech, where I'm celebrating a remarkable 10-year journey!

My Memories of the Last 10 Years

Reflecting on a decade of growth, challenges, and triumphs.
The evolution of educational technology over these years.

Inspiration for the Show

Sharing the spark that ignited the idea for House of #EdTech.

Recording and Publishing That First Episode

The excitement and nervousness of bringing the first episode to life.
Overcoming initial hurdles and learning along the way.

House of #EdTech - episode 1

A nostalgic snippet from the very first episode.

Favorite Episodes

3 - Joe Iacono
14, 52, 54, 66, 76, 92, 138 - Katelyn
117, 137 - Miles
100, 108 - Dad
59 - Stacey & AJ Interviewed Me

By the Numbers

10 Years = 120 months, 521 weeks, 3,652 days, 87,648 hours, 5,258,880 minutes, 315,532,800 seconds.
239 official episodes.
1,457,893 total downloads.

Awesome Supporters

Expressing heartfelt gratitude to all supporters.
Jeff Herb - 1st supporter, sticking with us for 211 episodes.
Leo Calbusch - Our latest awesome supporter.
Acknowledging former and current Awesome Supporters.
Special mention to Stacey Lindes - my 1st fan.
Derek Larson - Fill-in host and the creator of the Smackdown sheet.

Because of HoET...

How HoET gave me the confidence to put my voice out there.
Believing in the value of what I have to say.

Awards

2015 Educator's Voice
2016 EdTech Digest Leadership Award
2018 EdTech Digest Top-100 EdTech Influencer
2019 K-12 Education 30 Must-Follow IT Influencer
2021 Learning Ladders Best Educational Podcaster

Travel and Conferences

Memorable trips to Utah, Alabama.
Experiences at EdCamps, NJECC, ISTE, and Podcast Movement

Rutgers Professor since 2016

The journey of becoming and being a professor at Rutgers.

The Pod Journal

A dive into the creation and impact of The Pod Journal.

I Like to Podcast and You Will Too!

Discussing my guide to podcasting and its influence. Purchase your copy!

Education Podcast Network

The growth and success of the Education Podcast Network.

Podcast Editor

Role and experiences as a podcast editor for:
- Google Teacher Podcast
- Partial Credit
- Assist Learning Podcast
- The Infused Classroom Podcast
- Zebra Podcast Network
PodcastPD
Chase for 28
Knock Knock, Who's There?
Behind the Mic: Voices of the EPN
Inspiring Thoughts Daily

Celebrate the 10th House of #EdTech Smackdown with Episode 239, a dynamic Smackdown showcasing the most innovative educational technology tools of 2023. Passionate educators and technology enthusiasts, dive into an exciting array of EdTech tools and predictions for the new year. This episode features engaging discussions on tools and emerging platforms.

Special contributions from the EdTech community, including voicemails and emails, enrich the conversation with real-world insights and applications. Whether you're a seasoned educator or exploring the world of EdTech, this episode offers a treasure trove of ideas, inspirations, and tools to revolutionize your approach to teaching and learning in 2024.

2023 Smackdown Contributions from my community, including:

Stephanie Howell on Kami
Carlos Garza on Cell Phones in Education, Curipod, and Mastodon
Katrina Haynes on Nearpod
Bryon Carpenter on Adobe Express
Stacy Fleming's insights on EdPuzzle
Cam Ross recommends Diffit and Canva Magic for engaging lessons
Leo's thoughts on ChatGPT
Chris Stuchko's take on Magic School AI
David Sandlin's submission of Tinkercad for 3D model designing
Mel A's roundup of tools like Quizizz, Blooket, EdPuzzle, Adobe Express, and Loom

Feedback & Shout Outs Stephanie Skrocki - Thank you for the email re: Episode 237

Featured Content Welcome to Episode 238 of the House of #EdTech Podcast! In this episode, I share my recent appearance on an episode of Teachers on Fire, hosted by Tim Cavey. I participated in a live debate addressing a highly relevant topic in education: "Should student phones be banned from our K-12 schools?" I debated Dr. Matt Rhoads, who brought his extensive experience in education and technology to this thought-provoking discussion.

Debate Overview:

The debate revolves around using cell phones in K-12 educational settings, weighing the benefits and drawbacks. Our guests offer diverse viewpoints:

My Perspective: Advocating against banning cell phones, I emphasizes the importance of leveraging these powerful tools for learning and teaching responsible digital citizenship. I highlighted the potential of cell phones for research, collaboration, creativity, and communication.
Dr. Matt Rhoads's Viewpoint: Supporting the ban, Dr. Rhoads underscores concerns about declining academic performance, mental health crises, cyberbullying, and distractions caused by cell phones. He argues for using school-issued devices to teach digital citizenship while maintaining a focused learning environment.

Discussion Highlights:

Learning Tools vs. Distractions: The debate delves into whether cell phones are indispensable educational tools or sources of distraction and decline in academic performance.
Digital Citizenship and Responsibility: I argue that school cell phones offer opportunities to teach digital responsibility, while Matt suggests that the risks outweigh the benefits.
Mental Health and Bullying: Matt raises concerns about the impact of cell phones on student mental health and bullying, advocating for a safer school environment free from these influences.
Communication and Safety: The conversation touches on the role of cell phones in ensuring student safety and communication, especially in emergencies.

Conclusion:

The episode concludes without a definitive resolution but provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of both sides. The guests agree on the need for community involvement in decision-making regarding technology in schools.

Connect with Tim and Matt

Tim Cavey - https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersOnFire
Dr. Matt Rhoads - https://matthewrhoads.com/

Feedback & Shout Outs * Xhausted Educators RechargED with Kyle Hill - November 2 * Teachers on Fire - December 16, 2023 * House of #EdTech Smackdown

Featured Content Managing student technology use is crucial for productive, engaged classrooms. Learn vetted tips for setting screen guidelines, dealing with digital distraction, limiting off-task time, and bolstering curriculum through IT best practices across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. Whether you're striving for targeted 1:1 implementation or just troubleshooting bring your own device policies, this engaging episode breaks down research and hard-won experience on everything from monitoring software to incentivization tactics. Tune into this insightful discussion evaluating real-world policies, responsible use contracts, tablet time allocation, charging stations, music listening policies, and more. With balanced takeaways across all K-12 environments, educators leave equipped to reinforce digital citizenship, nurture creativity, and build life-ready skills.

Think about...

How can teachers set clear expectations around learning-focused tech use across grade levels?
What troubleshooting tips help minimize digital distractions and reign in device misuse?
What creative incentives motivate students to self-monitor and stay engaged during tech-based activities?
How can device policies balance educational value, productivity, and age-appropriate online access?
What best practices allow students to leverage technology for collaboration, creation, and enhanced learning?

Feedback & Shout Outs EdCamp New Jersey 2023 will take place on Sat., November 18, 2023. Learn more and register here.

EdTech Thought Banning Cell Phones in K-12 Schools is Dumb

Cell Phones are Essential Learning Tools

Cell phones keep students connected, informed, and able to respond to emergencies. They enable access to educational apps, websites, and digital knowledge.
When used responsibly, cell phones can be powerful learning aids for interactive polling, collaborative research, multimedia projects, and more.

Banning Phones Assumes the Worst in Students

Prohibiting cell phones shows a lack of trust in students and breeds resentment. It punishes all for the mistakes of a few.
Students need to learn self-control and responsible technology use. Banning drives phone use underground.

Schools Should Evolve with the Times

The world is digital now. Students must learn to navigate this landscape. Banning phones does not help.
Cell phones allow students to participate more actively in class, pursue passions, and connect learning to real-world issues.

Work With Students, Not Against Them

Set ground rules together for healthy phone use instead of an outright ban.
Leverage technology to create an engaging, relevant learning experience.
Partner with students to unlock the academic potential of cell phones.

Featured Content I attended the AI in Education Conference recently and I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Robert Zywicky, Dr. Richard Tomko, and Stanley Buchesky about the future of AI in K12 schools and the need for moving AI forward now and in 2024.

In this conversation we discussed:

Their visions for AI in education
The role of Computer Science in AI in education
Their predictions for the next year or so as it relates to AI in education.

Feedback & Shout Outs Email from Christine McCormick - I just finished listening to your Podcast on using AI as your new teaching assistant and I wanted to say thank you!! I am a district office admin and find that my administrators are struggling with the balance of using AI as a resource because of their fear about cheating or some other devilish consequences. I am facilitating a workshop in early November focusing on using AI for the power of good. Thanks for adding to my thinking with your Podcast and I will share it as a great resource in my training. I don't know how I would do my job if I didn't take advantage of how CHAT GPT does the initial thinking for many routine tasks. I now think....could I use CHAT GPT for this before I over think! Thanks again!

EdTech Recommendation I cover the top 5 free screen recording programs for capturing footage from your computer screen. It counts down the top options, including ShareX, Flashback Express, NVIDIA ShadowPlay/AMD ReLive, ScreenRec, and OBS Studio. I talk about the key features, benefits, and limitations of each program.

Featured Content Overcoming AI Overwhelm as an Educator Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, bringing new opportunities and challenges for educators. It's normal to feel overwhelmed! In this episode, I discuss strategies to help you embrace AI's potential without being buried by it.

Why Educators Feel Overwhelmed by AI * AI evolves quickly, so it's hard to stay current. * AI is often presented as a magic solution, creating unrealistic expectations. * Many educators don't know how to implement AI tools. * AI's capabilities seem intimidating.

Biggest AI Opportunities for Educators * Personalized learning - AI can customize materials for each student's needs. * Automating tasks - AI can handle grading and feedback, freeing up teachers. * Real-time feedback - Students get instant input on work through AI. * Increased engagement - AI adds interactivity and simulations to lessons.

How to Avoid Being Left Behind * Follow AI thought leaders and publications. * Take online courses on implementing AI. * Join educator communities sharing AI best practices. * Start small by using AI to automate routine tasks. * Collaborate with peers already using AI.

AI Implementation Tips * AI tutors for homework help and test prep. * AI learning platforms for personalized content. * AI grading tools to save time and improve feedback. * AI analytics to identify student needs. * AI collaboration to facilitate teamwork.

Educator Self-Care Strategies * Set realistic expectations about integrating AI. * Take breaks to recharge. * Delegate tasks when possible. * Don't be afraid to ask for help with AI!

Implementing AI can be daunting, but staying informed and starting small can help you harness its power. Focus on using AI to augment your strengths, not replace you! What AI overwhelm reduction strategies do you recommend? Let me know!

EdTech Thought Twitter once brought educators together, providing community and hope when we needed it most. For teachers overwhelmed by the demands of this profession, Twitter was a refuge - a little blue bird that lifted our spirits and helped us find kindred spirits across the globe. Lesson plans were shared, tears shed over budget cuts, and encouragement was offered in a space that felt like home.

This social media giant was supposed to bring people together, not tear them apart. It has abandoned its purpose and soul. The once beautiful Tweet of connection is now a cruel, endless screech. Educators nursed Twitter’s growth from the start, but when profit triumphed over people, it left us behind. Our refuge is gone. Rest in peace, little blue bird.

EdTech Recommendation Introduces Diffit.me as a tool to easily differentiate texts and generate personalized readings for every student. Highlights key benefits like aligning adapted texts to standards/curriculum, saving time on planning, and helping students access grade-level content.

Just Give It A Try Feedback from Karen Ferrer - https://www.websiteplanet.com/webtools/free-qr-code-generator/

EdTech Thought Too Much AI?

EdTech Recommendation Flixier - Make amazing videos with just a few clicks, collaborate in real-time, and publish in under 3 minutes with the fastest online video editor.

Featured Content In today’s technologically advanced era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various facets of our lives, with education being a prime example. The incorporation of AI in education is a testament to the boundless opportunities available for enriching teaching and learning experiences. Here are compelling reasons why integrating more AI in education is essential:

Personalized Learning: AI offers a tailored educational journey, addressing the diverse learning needs and paces of students, which traditional systems often overlook. It provides customized programs, AI-embedded games, and adaptive learning methods, ensuring every student comprehends concepts at their own pace, thereby promoting inclusivity and equity in learning.
Task Automation: AI efficiently handles numerous administrative and value-added tasks, allowing teachers to concentrate on their core responsibility – teaching. It automates grading, homework checking, and report maintenance, thereby reducing educators' workload and enabling them to spend more time interacting with students and catering to their individual needs.
Smart Content Creation: AI facilitates the development of innovative and captivating content and enhances learning through information visualization and digital lesson generation. It ensures that study materials are accessible and up-to-date, and available on any device, allowing learning to extend beyond the classroom.
Adaptable Access: AI breaks down language and accessibility barriers, making education universally accessible. With features like multilingual support and AI-powered tools such as Presentation Translator, it provides real-time subtitles for virtual lectures, ensuring learning is convenient for everyone, regardless of language or impairment.
Identifying Classroom Vulnerabilities: AI is instrumental in analyzing data to identify vulnerabilities and areas needing improvement in the classroom. This analysis allows for the implementation of targeted solutions to enhance the overall learning experience.

Resources

31 Incredible AI Tools for Education You Need to Try Right Now!
30 AI tools for the classroom https://ditchthattextbook.com/ai-tools/
31 AI Tools Teachers Should Know About - https://www.weareteachers.com/chatgpt-alternatives/
10 Best AI Tools for Education - https://www.unite.ai/10-best-ai-tools-for-education/

Just Give It A Try You can now connect Canva to ChatGPT if you're a premium ChatGPT user! This collaboration empowers you to seamlessly craft visually stunning and educational content, from presentations and posters to social media posts and documents. Whether you’re illustrating complex concepts, designing engaging lesson materials, or sharing classroom updates, the amalgamation of Canva’s extensive template library and ChatGPT’s versatile text generation makes it easier than ever. Just give it a try and watch your classroom experiences transform!

Feedback & Shout Outs After this episode I will be returning to my regular every two-week release schedule. I hope you've enjoyed all the conversations I had at and related to ISTE 2023!

Attend the Supes Choice Award Gala!

EdTech Recommendation Hey listeners! Today, I want to introduce you to an incredible tool that's revolutionizing the way educators create content - QuestionWell. Whether you're a teacher, tutor, or just someone passionate about learning, QuestionWell offers a suite of features that make content creation a breeze. From automatically generating learning outcomes and essential questions to offering a wide range of export options, this platform has got you covered. And for those looking to take their content to the next level, QuestionWell's paid plan offers even more advanced features. So, if you're looking to save time and enhance your educational content, check out QuestionWell today!

Featured Content Debbie Tannenbaum is an accomplished educator, tech enthusiast, and advocate for innovative learning. With over a decade of experience in the educational sector, Debbie has dedicated her career to integrating technology into classrooms, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills they need for the digital age. As a passionate believer in the power of technology to transform learning, she has led numerous workshops and training sessions for educators, helping them harness the potential of modern tools and platforms. Debbie's commitment to education extends beyond the classroom; she is an active blogger, sharing insights, tips, and resources with a broader audience. Her dedication to fostering a love for learning and her ability to bridge the gap between traditional teaching methods and new technological advancements make her a valuable asset to any educational institution.

Feedback & Shout Outs Behind the Mic: Voices of the EPN - Subscribe today! The podcast launches on September 1, 2023!

EdTech Thought Explore the Power of Voice with Podcasting: Let's dive into the untapped potential of podcasting as a platform for sharing unique stories, perspectives, and knowledge. Emphasizing its accessibility and authenticity, the piece encourages educators to adopt podcasting as an innovative teaching tool and individuals to overcome fears and self-doubt to share their unique voice. With minimal equipment and genuine intent, anyone can connect, inspire, and grow through podcasting.

I've authored "I Like to Podcast and You Will Too: A House of #EdTech Guide to Podcasting" and it might be the perfect resource if you're ready to hit record and learn more about podcasting.

Featured Content I had the opportunity to sit down with Alfonso Mendoza! He's the host of My EdTech Life and his podcast is also a member of the Education Podcast Network.

We spoke face-to-face at ISTE 2023 in Philadelphia back in June and we talked about why and how he creates his podcast.

EdTech Thought Understanding and integrating technology in education is more than just using new tools; it's about tapping into their potential to enhance teaching methods. As teaching styles evolve, so do tech tools. Here's a quick guide:

Identifying Potential: Each educator should discover the transformative power of tech tools available to them.
Adapting Takes Time: Remember the initial struggle with projectors or whiteboards? Like them, mastering new tech requires patience.
Choose What Fits: Not all tools align with every teaching style. Find those that resonate with you and your students.
Trust Your Intuition: Each classroom and teacher is unique. Opt for technology that complements your teaching goals.
Challenge Past Notions: Don't shy away due to previous tech setbacks. Shift your perspective from 'daunting' to 'empowering'.
Unlock Possibilities: Leading educators are leveraging tech to redefine teaching. Don’t miss out on potential game-changers.
Stay Current: Technology isn’t just the future of teaching; it’s the present.

Optimize your teaching approach by embracing technology, understanding its potential, and integrating tools that enhance your classroom experience. Don't let apprehensions deter you. Embrace the present and future of education.

EdTech Recommendation How to Cite AI in MLA

"[prompt]" prompt. AI Tool & version (with date), Company, Date Accessed, General Link to AI Tool.

Featured Content Christie Cloud chatted with me at ISTE Live 2023 all about Curipod!

Curipod's mission: "For too long, education has been focusing on remembering, recalling and memorizing. We have seen the greatness of what a curious person can accomplish. We are on a mission to spark curiosity in peoples lives and make questioning everything something you do everyday, because it is fun and energising."

Feedback & Shout Outs Marisa Thompson is launching a fantastic course! The Ultimate TQE Course

Featured Content I finally met Alana Winnick face to face at ISTE Live 2023 in Philadelphia after connecting with her virtually during the pandemic via Jesse Lubinsky from Partial Credit.

Alana is passionate about education technology, she's a podcaster and a newly published author!

During our conversation, we talk about artificial intelligence and its growing use in education and we share our opinions about some AI-related topics and I also share some of the ways I've leveraged AI in my own classroom.

Click here to purchase Alana's book, "The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education"

Sponsor Thank you to the Institute for Education Innovation & 2023 SUPES' CHOICE AWARDS. The only education industry awards judged exclusively by school district superintendents

Featured Content (5:12) Josh Swartz and William Illingworth are the hosts of the HiTech Podcast and I got to set and chat with them while I was at ISTE 2023 in Philadelphia.

Topics Discussed:

What is the HiTech Podcast?
Applying EdTech to HigherEd
Inspiring students with effective edtech integration
Are you someone's favorite teacher?
How did you learn to teach?

Technology Mentioned:

Soundtrap
Seesaw
BookCreator

Featured Content (21:20) I caught up with Bruce Reicher at ISTE Live 2023 and had a great conversation about building a school media program from scratch. Bruce will be moving into a new position at a new school and district after building a fantastic media program at his previous school.

Announcements I am launching TWO new podcasts!

Behind the Mic: Voices of the EPN
Inspiring Thoughts Daily with Chris Nesi

I have finally written a book! I invite you to check out my first book, "I Like to Podcast and You Will Too: A House of #EdTech Guide to Podcasting"

Physical copies are available NOW and the will release on Kindle on August 16, 2023! Whether you're looking to podcast with students or podcast for yourself this book will get you podcasting!

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:24) It was great to meet so many new people and connect with old friends at ISTE Live 2023 in Philadelphia!

EdTech Thought (4:13) Threads, a new social media platform developed by Instagram, is gaining traction among educators. It allows users to share text updates, join public conversations, and importantly for educators, link directly to resources. Despite early challenges with search functionality and account management, Threads holds significant potential for revolutionizing how educators connect and share resources.

Takeaways:

Threads provides a new avenue for educators to connect and engage in in-depth conversations, overcoming limitations of platforms like Instagram.
Despite its early-stage challenges, such as a lack of support for hashtags and account deletion tied to Instagram, Threads' potential to transform educational resource sharing and networking is significant.

Let's connect on Threads!

EdTech Recommendation (9:16) Explore mmhmm, a dynamic and user-friendly tool that's revolutionizing virtual classrooms for K-12 teachers. mmhmm offers a suite of features designed to make online teaching more engaging and memorable. From presenting on-screen alongside any content to hosting interactive activities and discussions on video calls, mmhmm is compatible with platforms like Zoom, Meet, Teams, and Webex. Teachers can record lessons, design custom video sequences, and even add special effects to their presentations. Once a lesson is ready, it can be shared with students or published to a school's video library, with closed captioning options for improved accessibility. Available for Mac and Windows, mmhmm also offers web and studio versions for added flexibility.

Featured Content (12:32) Crystal Samuels, John Terlecki, and Douglas Timm discussed their roles in their Delaware school district as instructional technology leaders.

The team is in charge of instructional technology for a district of 14,000 students across 33 schools, and they cater to diverse student populations, including those with unique needs such as a school for the deaf, students with disabilities, and autistic-centric programs.

They each emphasized the collaborative nature of their team, stating that they work well together because of their differing approaches and personalities. They stressed the importance of having a 'can-do' attitude, always striving to find ways to implement new ideas.

Topics discussed include:

Technology Education and Support
Challenging Assumptions
Micro Credentialing
Technology Adoption and Feedback
Connectivity

House of #EdTech VIP (37:16) Nicole Lipps is a seasoned educator with a fervent passion for integrating digital tools and resources into the educational landscape. Her mission is to revolutionize the way we teach and learn, and she has a proven track record of successfully leveraging technology to enhance student engagement and achievement. Nicole takes immense pride in leading other educators on this transformative journey.

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:20) I will NOT be taking a Summer break from the podcast! Rest easy knowing you will get some great content throughout the Summer!

I can't wait to meet you at ISTE Live 2023 if you will be in Philly!

EdTech Thought (4:39) While the notion of banning cell phones in schools might seem appealing due to concerns over distraction and misuse, it is worth considering the multitude of benefits these devices can offer in enhancing the learning environment. Cell phones can be exceptional educational tools, offering students access to a plethora of online resources, apps, and e-books, thus expanding their learning beyond traditional textbooks.

In today's digital age, early exposure to technology through cell phones can cultivate technological literacy in students, preparing them for future opportunities. Additionally, cell phones can provide an essential bridge across the digital divide for students who lack access to computers or tablets at home, promoting a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

In the event of emergencies, cell phones offer an immediate communication channel, ensuring safety. They can also be instrumental in teaching students about autonomy, responsibility, and digital etiquette. Moreover, they have the potential to revolutionize teaching methods, as educators can incorporate interactive activities accessible via students' devices, promoting active engagement.

While these benefits are significant, it's crucial to foster a disciplined and respectful usage of cell phones within the school environment. Rather than imposing an outright ban, schools could develop a comprehensive cell phone policy, focusing on teaching students how to use their devices effectively and responsibly.

EdTech Recommendation (9:17) Check out Troy Reynolds on TikTok | TikTok Referenced In Episode & Part 2

At the end of the school year, teachers should take a few key steps to clean up their Google Classroom to ensure a smooth transition to the next academic year.

Archive Classes: Once a class is over, you should archive it to keep your dashboard organized. Archived classes are still accessible for reference, but they don't appear in your active class list.
Return All Work: Ensure all assignments have been graded and returned to students. This allows students to view their grades and feedback even after the class is archived.
Download and Save Important Data: If there are important materials, grades, or student submissions you want to keep, make sure to download and save them elsewhere before archiving the class.
Remove Old Class Materials: Clear out any unnecessary posts, assignments, or materials from the class page. This will make it easier to navigate in the future.
Communicate with Students: Let students know when you plan to archive the class so they can download any materials or grades they want to keep.
Plan for the Next Year: Consider what worked well and what didn't this year. Start preparing for the next year by setting up new classes, reusing posts or assignments, and updating your course material as necessary.

Following these steps will not only make your Google Classroom more manageable, but it will also set you up for success in the upcoming school year.

Featured Content (11:33) In this episode of the House of #EdTech, I delve into the transformative power of Apple's latest technological innovation, the Apple Vision Pro. This groundbreaking mixed-reality headset has immense potential to reshape K-12 education, introducing students to an immersive, interactive, and highly engaging learning environment.

I explore the key features of the Vision Pro, from its advanced M2 and R1 chips for seamless computing and real-time sensor processing to its array of sensors and cameras that allow users to interact with digital content as if it were part of their actual surroundings. The EyeSight technology, which enables a sense of connection and presence, is also highlighted.

The episode discusses the revolutionary impact of the Vision Pro on education, emphasizing its capacity to bring lessons to life, foster deeper comprehension, and create a more inclusive learning environment. The headset's ability to bridge the gap between online and offline students, transcending physical presence and geographic limitations, is also explored.

You are presented with creative lesson plan ideas that leverage the Vision Pro's features across different grade levels. From virtual field trips to a zoo for elementary students to performing Shakespearean plays on a virtual stage for high schoolers, these examples illuminate the exciting possibilities for teaching and learning.

This episode paints an exciting picture of the future of education, demonstrating how technologies like the Apple Vision Pro can open new avenues for creativity, exploration, and inclusivity in the classroom.

EdTech Thought (3:02) The Power of Community for Educators: A community is much more than a mere group of individuals; it serves as a robust support system and a platform for shared experiences and ideas. Within a community, we can find solace and encouragement during challenging times while celebrating our triumphs together. The realization that we are not alone in our struggles, achievements, and aspirations becomes a profound source of motivation.

Building a Sanctuary for Educators: By actively building a community of educators, we create a sanctuary where knowledge is exchanged, best practices are shared, and innovative ideas are collaboratively developed. This nurturing environment becomes a wellspring of encouragement, inspiration, and the fuel that drives us to strive for excellence within our classrooms.

Benefits of Joining an Educator Community:

Knowledge Exchange: In a vibrant community, educators can tap into a vast pool of knowledge and expertise. By engaging in conversations and sharing insights, we can enhance our teaching methods, discover new approaches, and refine our craft.
Best Practices: Within the community, educators can share successful strategies, proven techniques, and effective classroom management skills. This collaboration allows us to learn from one another and adapt these best practices to suit our unique teaching contexts.
Collaboration and Innovation: An educator community provides a fertile ground for collaboration and innovation. By working together on projects, lesson plans, and educational initiatives, we can amplify our impact and create transformative experiences for our students.
Support and Encouragement: The challenges of being an educator can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, within a community, we find unwavering support and encouragement from like-minded professionals who understand our journey. This support system bolsters our resilience and empowers us to navigate through difficulties with renewed vigor.

EdTech Recommendation (8:24) I want to introduce you to a powerful tool that is revolutionizing the way educators deliver presentations. ClassPoint is an innovative solution that seamlessly integrates with Microsoft PowerPoint, elevating your teaching experience to new heights. Let's explore how ClassPoint enhances your existing PowerPoint presentations and transforms them into dynamic and interactive learning experiences.

Transforming PowerPoint into a Dynamic Teaching Platform: ClassPoint elevates PowerPoint from a basic presentation tool to a dynamic teaching platform. By incorporating ClassPoint into your digital lessons, you can enhance student engagement, foster interactivity, and create memorable learning experiences. Take your teaching to the next level by giving ClassPoint a try and experience the transformative power it brings to your classroom. Share your feedback and let me know how it enhances your teaching. If you're already using ClassPoint, I would love to hear from you too!

Featured Content (10:29) In today's world, podcasting is becoming an increasingly influential tool in many educational settings. We delve deep into this topic, particularly the benefits of podcasting in schools.

This episode explores how podcasting contributes to students' development and growth in various subjects, boosting their communication and social skills. Whether you're based in Brazil like my listener Leo Calbusch, in Pennsylvania like Mike Brilla, or anywhere else in the world, this episode provides insightful answers to critical questions on the role of podcasting in enhancing student engagement and commitment.

Resources:

1 Resource: https://chrisnesi.com/schoolpodcast
https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/
http://zebrapodcastnetwork.com

Topics and questions addressed:

What are the benefits of podcasting in school?
How does it contribute to students' development and improvement in different subjects?
How does it enhance their communication and social skills?
Does it help them become more organized?
Curious about student engagement and commitment
What do they learn and what skills do they develop or improve by podcasting?
Could you provide some guidance on how to distribute a podcast on major platforms such as Apple, Google, and Spotify?
How regularly do you meet with your podcasting club at school?
How can I introduce the concept of podcasting to students who may be unfamiliar with it?
What are some engaging topics or themes that students can explore in their own podcast episodes?
What roles can students take on in the production of a podcast (host, producer, editor, etc.)?
How can we ensure that students' podcasts are appropriate and safe for sharing?
How can we involve parents and the wider school community in our podcasting project?
Can you provide any examples of successful student-led podcasts or podcasting projects in schools?

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:18) Will you be at ISTE Live 2023? I will be in Philly on Monday, June 26 & Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Let's be sure to connect!

EdTech Thought (3:37) Being Open-minded

As teachers, we are responsible for shaping our students' minds and hearts and creating an environment that fosters empathy, understanding, and acceptance. By being open-minded, we can better understand and appreciate the unique perspectives our students bring to the classroom, create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment, and continually refine our teaching methods. The article highlights that being open-minded does not mean abandoning our values and beliefs but rather considering alternative viewpoints to make informed decisions for our students' best interests. Cultivating open-mindedness as a teacher is essential for both personal and professional growth and the success of our students.

Featured Content (8:14) I'm delighted to be joined by Logan Greenhaw, the founder of AutoClassmate.io, an AI platform dedicated to helping educators like you do more of what you enjoy... teaching. AutoClassmate.io believes that education is the most powerful tool to solve global issues and strives to provide innovative and ethical resources to transform the future of education – and ultimately, the world.

EdTech Recommendation (54:09) Tab Wrangler

Do you find yourself with too many tabs open and your computer running slow? Tab Wrangler is the perfect solution. This extension automatically closes unused tabs after a specified period of time to reduce background resources. This helps keep your computer running smoothly and improves productivity by minimizing distractions.

Keyword Surfer

If you're looking to improve your website's search engine optimization (SEO), Keyword Surfer is the perfect extension. This tool generates keyword ideas and displays search volumes in Google search results. Keyword Surfer is useful for content creation and optimizing your website's content to improve your ranking in search engine results.

Microsoft Autofill

For users who use both Edge and Chrome browsers, Microsoft Autofill is a great way to save time and improve productivity. This extension saves passwords, addresses, and payment information to auto-fill them on websites you visit. This is a great way to save time and improve productivity by not having to type in the same information repeatedly.

CRX Mouse

Boosting productivity while browsing the web is always a plus, and CRX Mouse is here to help. This extension enables mouse gestures for simple tasks, such as opening a new tab or closing a tab. This helps save time and makes browsing the web more efficient.

Featured Content (2:47) Frank Bouchard is the co-founder of Wipebook. During our conversation Frank and I talk about the following:

The history and technology behind Wipebook's reusable notebooks
Examples of how Wipebook's notebooks are being used in education settings
Wipebook's technology in the future
Why should people use and or purchase products from Wipebook

EdTech Thought (26:13) Our AI Responsibility

In a recent blog post, Fonz from My EdTech Life discusses the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and the potential risks of overreliance on AI tools. His post highlights the importance of using AI as a tool for critical thinking and meaningful application, rather than a crutch that hinders learning. The post emphasizes the need to teach students responsible AI usage, including awareness of data laws, ethical concerns, and digital citizenship. By promoting a balanced approach to AI in education, students can be better prepared for success in the modern workforce.

We also need to help our colleagues by sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices related to AI in education.

Actively seek opportunities
Foster a culture of collaboration
Provide mentorship and guidance

EdTech Recommendation (0:00) 3 Must-have Chrome Extensions

Save to Google Drive
- Have you ever found an article or image online that you want to save for later, but don't want to clutter up your bookmarks? Save to Google Drive is the perfect solution. This extension allows you to save web content like images, videos, links, and various types of files to your Google Drive for later viewing. This is a great way to keep everything organized in one place and easily accessible from any device.
Compose AI
- Improving your writing skills is crucial in today's digital age, and Compose AI is here to help. This extension enhances grammar checking and generates text using AI to auto-complete sentences in your browser, such as in Gmail, Outlook, and Google Docs. Compose AI can also suggest ways to improve your writing and make it more engaging.
Privacy Badger
- Privacy is a growing concern for many people, and Privacy Badger is here to help. This extension blocks trackers based on their behavior to improve privacy while browsing the web. Created by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Privacy Badger helps protect your personal information and keep your browsing habits private.

Just Give It A Try (34:47) New Canva Tools!

Draw
Magic Design
Magic Presentation
Magic Edit & Eraser
Beat Sync
Animation
Translate

House of #EdTech VIP (40:08) Alli McCrary

Waltham, MA
Teacher, EdTech Coach, Digital Literacy Focused, Chat GPT & AI Obsessed.
aiclassroom.me

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:26) Happy Birthday, Miles! Miles previously appeared in episodes 117 and 137

Sam Fecich and Matthew Woods, both members of the EPN have collaborated on a new professional development book titled, "Digital PD for Educators." Purchase the book from Amazon.

EdTech Recommendation (4:05) Auto Classmate - autoclassmate.io

"Auto Classmate helps educators stay informed on emerging advancements in technology and leadership. We firmly believe that education is the single most powerful tool to solve global issues. We strive to provide innovative and ethical resources to transform the future of education and–ultimately–the world."

Featured Content (8:20) Leena Marie Saleh, the EdTech Guru, returns for a conversation about social media in education. Leena Marie previously appeared on episode 190 of the podcast.

Role of Social Media in Education:

Social media has become a powerful tool for communication and collaboration in education. From facilitating discussions and exchanging ideas to sharing resources and connecting with students, social media has changed the way we approach teaching and learning. By leveraging the latest technology, educators can create an engaging and dynamic learning experience for their students.

Questions Discussed:

What are some of the potential benefits of using social media in education?
What are some best practices that you follow when using social media in the classroom?
Can you share your thoughts on the role of social media in shaping the future of education?

EdTech Thought (38:00) Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, share information, and connect with others. In today's world, where technology plays a critical role in almost every aspect of our lives, it's essential for educators to embrace social media as a tool for teaching and learning.

Just Give It A Try (41:30) Canva Websites - Canva Websites is an all-in-one solution that makes building beautiful, responsive websites easy and hassle-free. With a simple drag-and-drop interface and a wide selection of professionally designed templates, you can create a website that truly represents your teaching style and vision.

House of #EdTech VIP (43:40) Christie Cloud - Christie is a dedicated educator who has spent the last 22 years teaching 7th and 8th-grade social studies. She's taught virtually for the previous 2 years at Empower Virtual School in Coweta County, Georgia. She's become an expert in online learning, creating engaging and effective virtual environments for her students.

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:34) I am thrilled to welcome Tech Tools for Teachers and Speaking with Students to the Education Podcast Network! These two new shows bring valuable perspectives and insights to the education community. Tech Tools for Teachers, hosted by Shanna Martin, offers practical advice and recommendations for integrating technology into the classroom. Meanwhile, Speaking with Students, hosted by Will Andresen, provides a platform for students to share their experiences and perspectives on education.

Congratulations to Mike Dodge, Sam Fecich, Chris Stuchko, Dan Gallagher, and Steve Chisnell for winning a t-shirt! I hope they enjoy wearing their shirts and spreading the word about the House of #EdTech. Thank you for your support and for being part of this community.

EdTech Thought (6:00) My thought is a satirical critique of replacing human teachers with ChatGPT. I point out the absurdity of relying on a cold algorithm that spits out answers like a vending machine and can make witty jokes and puns. I used quotes from supposedly satisfied users of ChatGPT to highlight the negative consequences of using such a program, such as the lack of original thought and critical thinking. I end by mocking the idea of upgrading the personality of ChatGPT, implying that it is ridiculous to think that a machine can replace human teachers who can provide a personal connection and expertise.

Featured Content (8:32) Mobile devices have become increasingly popular in education due to their ability to provide students with access to educational resources and tools anytime and anywhere. With the rise of mobile technology, students can now use their smartphones and tablets to access educational apps, e-books, online courses, and educational videos, among other resources. Mobile devices also offer teachers and professors the opportunity to provide personalized learning experiences and interactive activities that enhance student engagement.

One of the biggest advantages of mobile devices in education is their ability to promote digital literacy and 21st-century skills. Through the use of mobile technology, students can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, which are essential for success in today's workforce. Additionally, mobile devices can help bridge the digital divide by providing equal access to educational resources for students in remote or underprivileged areas. However, it is important to note that the integration of mobile devices in education should be done strategically and with proper planning to ensure that it aligns with the learning objectives and goals of the curriculum.

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EdTech Recommendation (28:01) For Elementary School:

Duolingo - (https://www.duolingo.com/)
Epic! - (https://www.getepic.com/)
Prodigy Math Game - (https://www.prodigygame.com/)
ScratchJr - (https://www.scratchjr.org/)
Khan Academy Kids - (https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/)

For Middle School:

Quizlet - (https://quizlet.com/)
Google Classroom - (https://classroom.google.com/)
Photomath - (https://photomath.app/)
iCivics - (https://www.icivics.org/)
Grammarly Keyboard - (https://www.grammarly.com/mobile/keyboard)

For High School:

Khan Academy - (https://www.khanacademy.org/)
WolframAlpha - (https://www.wolframalpha.com/)
Evernote - (https://evernote.com/)
StudyBlue - (https://www.studyblue.com/)
Forest - (https://www.forestapp.cc/)

Support for today's episode comes from Wipebook. The perfect tool to engage students who need to work things out. Featured Content (3:45) The world is rapidly advancing in technology and artificial intelligence is at the forefront of that progress. But what does that mean for the field of education? How is AI being used to enhance teaching and learning?

ChatGPT is an advanced language model developed by OpenAI that can generate human-like text based on the input it receives. AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence.

The Benefits of Using ChatGPT and AI in Education
How ChatGPT Works in Education
- Examples of How to Use ChatGPT in Education
  - Writing prompts
  - Reading comprehension questions
  - Vocabulary building
  - Personalized practice
  - Current events discussion
  - Science experiments
  - Creative problem-solving
  - Study skills and test preparation
  - Career exploration
Things I've done with ChatGPT
- 3-part objectives
- Generate rubrics
- Designed a podcasting project
- Generated PD about AI
- Create resources at different reading levels
- Create supplemental resources
- Grading
Best Practices for Integrating ChatGPT into Your Teaching

EdTech Recommendation (34:46) Tome - Would you be interested in AI that does for presentations what ChatGPT does for text? Tome is the collaborative AI-powered presentation tool you've got to try.

Say goodbye to tedious design work and hello to frictionless creation with Tome. Embed anything from the web and showcase content in one place with live integrations and easy sharing.

Just Give It A Try (37:47) Try ChatpGPT and Tome!

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:19) Awesome Supporter Dan Gallagher - "just listened to #HoET216 I believe there is a fifth item to asking for help, ‘Be willing to answer the call for help’ this will help you better ask for help and will show others you look to be collaborative in learning & growing in education together"

PodcastPD Episode 124 - Tips for New Teachers!

EdTech Thought (5:19) Collaboration is essential for success in education technology as it allows for the sharing of ideas and the creation of something greater than what one person can achieve alone. On the other hand, competition can lead to division and animosity. Collaboration is particularly important in the constantly evolving field of education technology as it allows for the pooling of knowledge and expertise to create better tools and resources. Additionally, it promotes inclusivity and diversity in the learning environment. The choice between collaboration and competition is a choice between building something together or tearing each other down.

EdTech Recommendation (7:48) ChromeOS Flex is a cloud-based operating system for PCs and Macs that aims to provide a fast, easy-to-manage, and secure computing experience. It is designed to be a sustainable way to modernize devices that you already own, and it can be deployed across your fleet with minimal downtime.

You can try ChromeOS Flex by using a USB drive and following the setup instructions. It's a good option to consider if you're looking to accelerate your cloud-first OS deployment, or if you want to try modern computing with cloud-based management on existing devices.

Featured Content (11:18) It's 2023. Do Not Fear #EdTech

Let's be honest. As a teacher, regardless of your years of experience, using technology in your classroom can be intimidating at times. It's natural to feel overwhelmed or unsure of where to start, but it's important to remember that incorporating technology benefits you and your students. Here are a few tips for overcoming that fear we all experience and confidently use technology while teaching:

Start small and build up gradually
Take advantage of free resources and training
Ask for help and support
Create a safe and supportive learning environment
Embrace the benefits of technology

EdTech doesn't have to be scary, incorporating technology into your teaching can be done by starting small and building up gradually, taking advantage of free resources and training, asking for help and support, creating a safe and supportive learning environment, and embracing the benefits of technology.

Just Give It A Try (19:54) Join the House of #EdTech Discord. Listen to the episode to get access.

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:18) PodcastPD returns on Sunday, January 29, 2023!

EdTech Thought (4:22) Ask For Help

Asking for help can be difficult, but it is an important part of being a successful teacher. Here are a few tips to help teachers feel comfortable asking for help:
- Remember that it is okay to ask for help. Teaching can be challenging, and no one is expected to have all the answers. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and it shows that you are committed to improving and doing the best job possible.
- Identify the type of help you need. Before you ask for help, think about what you need and why. Are you struggling with a particular lesson plan or instructional strategy? Do you need advice on how to handle a difficult situation with a student? Knowing what you need will make it easier for others to provide the right kind of support.
- Choose the right person to ask. Not everyone will be able to provide the help you need, so it is important to choose the right person to ask. This might be a colleague who has experience with the issue you are dealing with, a mentor who can provide guidance and advice, or a school administrator who can provide support and resources.
- Be specific and direct. When asking for help, be specific and direct about what you need. This will make it easier for the person you are asking to understand your situation and provide the right kind of support.
- Be open to feedback and suggestions. When you ask for help, be prepared to listen to feedback and suggestions. Remember that the person you are asking is trying to help you, and their advice and guidance can be valuable.
By following these tips, teachers can feel more comfortable asking for help when they need it. This can help them improve their teaching and support the success of their students.

EdTech Recommendation (7:36) Apple Freeform - Back in December 2022 Apple released a new app called Freeform, which is similar to a digital whiteboard. It allows you to write, draw, add images, and documents to a blank board, alone or with others. The app is available on iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS 13.1. You can pinch-to-zoom in or out on a board, with no limit on how far you can zoom out, and you can add as much as you want or need to a board. Along the top of the screen, you can find all the available tools, such as the Apple Pencil to draw on a board, add a sticky note, or select from over 700 different shapes. You can also add text boxes, links, images, and documents from the Photos or Files app, or even scan a document directly into the app. Freeform also allows for collaboration with friends or colleagues, and you can work on a board together over a FaceTime call. To share a board, users will need to turn on iCloud sync for Freeform.

If you have the ability to mirror your iPad in your classroom or conference room this could be a great tool for you and your students.

Featured Content (9:52) The podcast discusses how education technology may change in 2023, with a focus on three main trends. The first trend is an increase in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in education. These technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way we learn and teach by personalizing learning experiences, providing personalized feedback and support, and helping educators manage and analyze data. The second trend is the continued growth of online and blended learning, which has been accelerated by the pandemic and is expected to continue in 2023 with the development of more technology tools and platforms that support these models. The third trend is a greater focus on equity and accessibility, which includes providing students with the necessary hardware and software and making sure that the technology is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all learners. The podcast also highlights the need for better connectivity and access to technology for students and educators to achieve equity in education.

Just Give It A Try (19:51)

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:22) I'm excited to announce that I will be creating an episode on ChatGPT & AI in Education in early 2023, and I would love to have your input and insights as part of the conversation.

If you have any thoughts, experiences, or questions about ChatGPT that you would like to share, I invite you to contribute your thoughts.

EdTech Thought (5:30) Whether you or your students are getting into podcasting there are some basic things to consider when you set out to create a successful podcast.

Creating a successful podcast takes time, effort, and dedication. But with the right approach and a bit of know-how, you can create a podcast that is engaging, informative, and entertaining for your listeners.

Here are 5 tips for creating a successful podcast:

Choose a topic that you are passionate about and that you know well. This will help you create engaging and informative content for your podcast.
Develop a clear concept and format for your podcast. This will help you organize your ideas and keep your episodes focused and on-topic.
Choose a catchy and memorable name for your podcast. This will help you stand out in the crowded world of podcasts and attract listeners.
Invest in good audio equipment. High-quality audio is essential for a successful podcast, so make sure to invest in a good microphone and other recording equipment.
Plan out your episodes in advance. This will help you stay on track and avoid rambling or losing your train of thought during the recording.

Read this post for 5 more tips for creating a successful podcast.

Featured Content (8:16) The Annual Smackdown is my favorite episode to create because I open the show more than normal to you to contribute what you've loved and learned about education technology in the past year. Thank you to everyone who took the time to send in their thoughts and contributions.

Stephanie Howell - Creating hubs for resources and sharing
Nate Nagele - App smashing Scribe and Screencasting
Eric Guise - Cleanfeed.net for podcasting
Bryon Carpenter - Voice In Voice Typing
Chris Stuchko - TikTok - Check out my episode about TikTok for Educators
Carlos Garza - Super Smash Bros. and E-Sports
Derek Larson - Student Email
My Submissions - ChatGPT and Adobe Podcasts

You can always view the All-Time Smackdown List here.

Just Give It A Try (35:03) Coming Soon! - I'm writing a real book and it's going to be about podcasting. This will be a book that could be used with students in education and it will also be relevant to anyone who wants to begin their podcasting journey.

The working title is, "I Like To Podcast And You Will Too!" and the truth is I've been working this behind the scenes here in 2022 but I have enough complete where I feel comfortable talking about it here on the show.

I am publishing this book on my own and I anticipate a late Summer or early Fall release. If you would be interested in an early preview and contributing a testimonial please reach out to me.

House of #EdTech VIP (37:34) I wanted to take a moment to thank YOU for tuning in to the House of #EdTech podcast. Whether this is your first episode or you've been listening for many years, your support and engagement mean so much to me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences with you.

I know that you have many options when it comes to podcasts and educational technology content, and I am honored that you have chosen to join me on this journey. Your feedback and contributions to the conversations I have on the show are invaluable, and I appreciate your willingness to share your insights and perspectives.

So from me to you, thank you for being a part of this community. I hope you continue to enjoy the podcast and that you find the content I create useful and informative.

Thank you again for your support. You are a HOET VIP!

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:18) 2022 House of #EdTech Smackdown! Coming in episode 215 - Submit your entry by December 9, 2022.

EdTech Thought (4:26) End-of-Year EdTech Clean-up

Are your passwords secure?
When did you last clean up your email?
Who are you following on social media?

EdTech Recommendation (8:43) Canva AI

Go into a Canva project, hit more, and select Text-to-Image. Describe the image you want and then hit search. Canva will create the image via AI and you can insert the image into your project.

Featured Content (10:18) Zebra Podcast Network launched on Jan. 3, 2022 - zebrapodcastnetwork.com

Purpose: The purpose of the Zebra Podcast Network is to report on and tell the stories of New Brunswick High School. We report on school news, clubs, athletics, community news, and more!

Club motto: Your School. Your Voice.

Lessons Learned and Things to Consider:

Musthaves
- New email
Space
Gear
- Mixer
- Mics
- Arms
- Webcam
Promotion
- Social Media
- Email
- School Website
Support
- Admin
- Faculty
Production
- Live Stream?
- How much editing?
- Software?
Participation
- Students
- Adults

School Podcasting Resources

House of #EdTech VIP (36:15) Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is currently the Director of Evaluation, Supervision, Mentoring, and Hiring in Brockton Public Schools. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and publishing.

Visit Matt's website

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:20) 2022 House of #EdTech Smackdown! Coming in episode 215 - Submit your entry by December 9, 2022.

EdTech Thought (5:35) EdCamps Are Great!

You should be attending or organizing the best professional development you can get!

EdTech Recommendation (11:12) Twine - https://twinery.org/

Twine is an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories.

You don’t need to write any code to create a simple story with Twine, but you can extend your stories with variables, conditional logic, images, CSS, and JavaScript when you're ready.

Twine publishes directly to HTML, so you can post your work nearly anywhere. Anything you create with it is completely free to use any way you like, including for commercial purposes.

Twine would be great for individual students in grades 5-12.

Featured Content (14:38) In episode 212, I asked if schools were listening to teachers about a number of issues related to education technology. One of my listeners, Brooke Anne Petrucelli, emailed me to share her thoughts on her experiences as a Technology Coordinator and Technology Literacy teacher. Brooke Anne is definitely doing the work and putting in the effort but she's not getting the results she believes she should be.

I share my thoughts and continue the conversation.

Connect with Brooke Anne!

House of #EdTech VIP (24:35) Holly Buck - A Mom, wife, animal lover, and K-8 Instructional Technology Coach from Connecticut!

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:19) 2022 House of #EdTech Smackdown! Coming in episode 215 - Submit your entry by December 9, 2022.

EdTech Thought (3:30) Paying for Twitter Verification. Don't be a Sneetch!

EdTech Recommendation (7:16) * Scribe Chrome Extension + Use the Scribe Chrome Extension to automatically generate step-by-step guides for any process in seconds. + Spend less time explaining and more time doing. + Scribe generates an interactive screenshot and text description for each step. + Easily share with colleagues and students.

Featured Content (8:38) * When It Comes to Picking Edtech, Are Schools Listening to Teachers? (EdSurge) * When your school or district decides to invest in and make a new edtech product available, the goal is to transform student learning and add value to their experiences in the classroom. * But where in the process do you fit in? If you're a teacher what, if any, is your role? And how much say do you—or should you—have in edtech decisions? * In a survey released earlier this year, the edtech company Clever found that 85 percent of administrators say teachers are involved in choosing tools. When the company asked teachers, more than 60 percent said they were hardly ever—or never—involved in those choices. * So which is it? * Do You Have a Seat at the Table + Is there enough teacher voice in the edtech selection process? NO. + Why? Well first, teachers aren't the people in a position to spend district resources and sign contracts with vendors. At a fundamental level, this puts distance between the companies and the teachers. #2...when it comes to purchasing #edtech focus is usually on the tech and not the education. So your tech personnel is usually more involved because the tech needs to work before it can be used to teach. * Striking a Balance + So how do we find that balance? A major obstacle is that teachers, and I've been guilty of this, don't always see the big picture and have that birds-eye view. Think data security, FERPA, & COPPA. + Schools and districts can easily involve teachers by running pilot programs before widespread adoption and implementation. Let some teachers kick the tires with their students and get feedback. This makes perfect sense because at a basic level people want to be heard and valued and if technology is just being mandated then, teachers don't feel heard or valued. + Speaking of mandates...that's not always the best idea. Making everyone use one specific tool isn't always what's good for everyone. Choice and options are powerful. * Who Gets a Say? + Typically it's people out of the classroom who have the most say. Sometimes that's completely valid. There are plenty of organizations, certifications, and degrees that can give a person the knowledge to make those decisions and have a lot of pull in the conversations. + But if a person is all books smart and not street smart - and by street smart I mean 5 or more years of classroom experience - then their opinion and POV don't hold as much water - in my opinion. + Technology can make a teacher's life easier but it will never replace us and there is no magic pill that will solve all edtech issues. So beware of those that sell this brand of #edtech snake oil. * Feeling Left Behind + Another key challenge is that schools and districts often make purchases meant to support all teachers, even though the needs of teachers vary widely by subject matter and grade level. + Hello Phys. Ed. Teachers! + Can you think of another subject area that benefits less from edtech in your district? + It might even be true that there is more technology available to assist a PE teacher than in any other subject area. + Could you imagine a Peloton lab in your middle or hs where students could differentiate their fitness based on their individual health goals and needs? + We have the ability easily collect health and fitness data but when was the last time the phys ed dept was involved in the edtech decision process? + We're leaving some teachers behind. * Collaboration From the Start + How do we get collaboration from the start? + Well if you're in a small school setting then it's really easy to get everyone's opinion. + But what if you're in a district with 12 schools, 1500 teachers, and over 10,000 students? Or a district that's larger than that? + Teacher buy-in has to come from the ground up. + Every content area needs to have a voice and advocate for its needs. + School and district officials need to work with classroom teachers and talk honestly about their edtech needs. + We have committees for just about everything so if there isn't one, there should be an # edtech-related committee in each school that has a seat at the table and is valued in the edtech selection process.

What is the edtech selection process like for you? What role do you get to play in the process where you are?

Just Give It A Try (17:23) * Canva Magic Shortcuts + Letter B to blur the current slide + Letter C for confetti rain + Letter D for a drumroll animation + Letter M for a mic drop animation + Letter O for floating bubbles + Letter Q for quiet + Letter U for a curtain call animation + Any number (0-9) for a timer (1 for one minute, 2 for two minutes, etc.) + You can also press Shift + / or ? on your keyboard to open the Magic Shortcuts menu. * Twitter Question + Chris Lister (@Mr_Lister) to @houseofedtech Hey Chris, I'm a teacher-librarian in a k-5 school and a beginner podcaster with kids in school. Last school year we created an internal podcast, but this year we feel like we can branch out. What free service would you use when interviewing remote guests? + Zencastr + Podcastle

House of #EdTech VIP (21:19) * Ashley Gable, Birmingham, AL - https://twitter.com/AshleyGableEDU * Technology Integration Specialist, DLP Coach, Lover of literature, organization, & crafting...Passionate about Teaching & Learning

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:19) 2022 House of #EdTech Smackdown! Coming in episode 215 - Submit your entry by December 9, 2022.

Welcome Mike Brilla and his podcast, The Inspired Educator, to the Education Podcast Network

EdTech Recommendation (3:59) Chrome Recommendations

Tab Groups
- To Save - chrome://flags search GROUPS tab group save ENABLE then RELAUNCH then right click on the tab group and toggle SAVE GROUP
Live Captions
- Create Captions for any A/V playing in browser
- Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Toggle on Live Caption (ENG only)
Search Open Tabs
- Have a lot of tabs open? Hello AJ and most teachers I know...
- Down Arrow Upper Right (left of Minimize) > Type a keyword to help get to the tab you're looking for

Have other Chrome recommendations? Send them to me!

Featured Content (8:31) I was listening to a recent episode of Simon Sinek's podcast, A Bit of Optimism, and his guest was Francesca Hogi, a love and life coach. As a love coach, she teaches single people how to transcend their romantic challenges and find true love. As a life coach, she teaches rebels and seekers to love their lives truly.

You might be thinking, "What do a love and life coach have to do with education technology?" or "Is everything OK in your marriage Chris?" Stick with me. AND...everything is fine with Katelyn and me.

Dating is an Experiment / EdTech is an Experiment
Dating has been revolutionized by technology / Education is being revolutionized by technology
Better dates will lead to better relationships / Trying more technology and finding what works for you will lead to better integration
No bad dates / No bad tech - what's your approach? Approach all your tech with the best intentions and you will grow when you use technology. Your students will grow each time they work with technology. You will learn what tools don't meet your needs and you will develop a healthy technology integration mindset.

During Simon and Francesca's conversation, she talked about how to be a better dater and go on better dates. This directly mimics your approach to your relationship with education technology and what it should look like.

House of #EdTech VIP (16:25) * Nikki Pressley - https://twitter.com/NikkiPressley16 * Jonathan Ayer - https://twitter.com/jayer18

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:13) PodcastPD is BACK! AJ and I released episode 123!

EdCampNJ 2022 is taking place on November 19, 2022!

2022 House of #EdTech Smackdown! Coming December 18, 2022! Get your submission to me by December 9, 2022.

EdTech Recommendation (6:21) Toucan is a Chrome extension that helps you learn new languages as you browse the internet, without the need for flashcards or transition tools. It’s quite a genius tool; as you browse, Toucan will automatically translate certain words in the language that you’re trying to learn. So, let’s say most of an article is in English, but some words are in Spanish or French. When you hover over these words, you’ll see the transition and meaning. This way, you can learn new words in the language and the context of how they should be used in sentences. Toucan is free but limited to Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian.

Featured Content (8:10) What is meant by digital equity?

What are the three pillars of digital equity?

Why is digital equity important? Why do we need digital equity?

What are the benefits of digital equity in education?

How can I promote digital equity in my classroom?

Seek first to understand
Try it out!
Create a tech equity vision with your students
(Re)consider your homework policies

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:17) * GoSynth is GoING away. I recommend you check out Podcastle.ai * Return of PodcastPD - 10/2/22

EdTech Thought (4:55) Deleting & Adding Technology. I've deleted Clubhouse.

While I previously published an episode about the benefits of Clubhouse for Educators I just don't feel the same way.

EdTech Recommendation (8:24) * Convert images with Ezgif + Ezgif is a fast and simple way of converting images between formats. It can handle GIF, JPG, PNG, and WebP, and you can either upload the files from your computer or point Ezgif towards them on the web. There are also options for cropping and rotating images. + FREE - https://ezgif.com/ * Edit PDFs with Smallpdf + Viewing PDFs is pretty straightforward no matter what platform you’re on, but editing them is something else. Smallpdf takes the hassle out of the process, with a variety of features that include letting you drop in images and text and add your digital signature. + Smallpdf is free to use, but you can get more features and unlimited edits for $12 a month. * Set an alarm with Kuku Klok + Whatever you need to set an alarm for, Kuku Klok can help. Just pick the time for the alarm to go off, then choose a sound (cockerels and trumpets are two of the options), and you’re all set. + Kuku Klok is free to use. * Get artistic with MS Paint + Microsoft Paint is one of the most well-known computer utilities of all time. MS Paint is the faithful remake of the program and runs entirely in your browser. You can get at it from any Windows or macOS computer, and access all the familiar tools—including the spray can and the paint bucket. + MS Paint is free to use. * Take notes with Online Notepad + Online Notepad lets you quickly jot down anything you don’t want to forget inside your browser: It could be a to-do list, an idea for your next novel, or an address. You can keep your pad open on a new tab, but you can also save it to your disk if you need to. + Online Notepad is free to use.

Featured Content (13:18) Over the last century and in recent years, technology has promised to revolutionize how we teach, dramatically alter the relationship between teachers and students, and fundamentally change how students learn and work together.

In many ways, technology has profoundly changed education.

Technology is a powerful tool that can support and transform education in many ways, from making it easier for teachers to create instructional materials to enabling new ways for people to learn and work together.

House of #EdTech VIP (24:16) Israa Lulu - https://twitter.com/edu_metaverse - https://www.edu-metaverse.net/

She's a passionate educator, dedicated Leader, and certified Tech coach and trainer.

Israa believes learning never stops and has always been an avid learner who craves knowledge of the world at large and works tirelessly to develop as an educator and leader. Israa's passion is to support teachers in building their capacity with impactful technology use and innovative teaching practices and ideas to transform education.

EdTech Recommendation (3:34) * https://www.craiyon.com/ - Craiyon is an AI model that can draw images from any text prompt! * Knowt - https://getknowt.io + Knowt is 100% free to use + Knowt lets you write, share, and browse notes. + Knowt creates flashcards instantly from your notes - on Quizlet you need to make them manually each time. + Knowt lets you create flashcard sets, and study them with Spaced Repetition + You can import any Quizlet set in seconds!

Featured Content (7:10) * Tisha Poncio - Former classroom teacher, Digital Learning Specialist at Wakelet (ep. 182) * Rick Butterworth - Rick manages engineering and operations & is a founding member at Wakelet. * https://www.chrisnesi.com/wakeletresources

Just Give It A Try (41:25) Mike Brilla - Does anyone know of a script you can run to take single Google Slides from one folder & quickly combine them into one slide deck? I want kids to create their own slide, turn it in on Classroom & then create a class deck from there.

EdTech Thought (3:50) You Got This! A Chris Nesi Peptalk :-)

EdTech Recommendation (8:33) 9 More Google Drive Tips!

Bypass the Gmail Attachment Limit Using Drive
Convert All Drive Uploads to Work With Docs
Upload Pics to Search Text
Reveal All Keyboard Shortcuts
Check All the Search Options
Color Code Your Organizational Files
Get Google Drive Apps
Quick Search Drive From the Omnibox
Block the Drive Spam

Featured Content (16:06) Kirsten Thompson joined me for a conversation about Microsoft for Education, Digital Equity, & Social Media for Teachers!

Click here to check out the TikTok we were talking about at the end of our conversation.

Just Give It A Try (46:12) Katrina Haynes submitted a voicemail about Wakelet. I previously talked about Wakelet with Tisha Poncio on episode 182.

House of #EdTech VIP (48:12) Sarah Yunker - She's on Twitter to find new ideas and inspiration that will help her become a great teacher!

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:18) I recently appeared on Overthrowing Education, hosted by Batsheva Frankel! Episode 79: Chris Nesi: Ed Tech-Past, Present and Future

EdTech Thought (2:56) It's all about how you treat people.

EdTech Recommendation (6:52) 9 Google Drive Tips

Shortcuts for Simple Access
Move Files Via Cut and Paste
Get a Quick Link
Install Drive on the Desktop
Added File Types to the Bookmark Bar
Drag and Drop Into Drive
Access Drive Files Offline
Use Offline Files While Mobile
Save Anything You Find to Google Drive

Featured Content (13:27) Daniela Romero is always looking for ways to channel her creativity and ways to make a difference in her community. She has taught all over the world and she's currently a grade 5 teacher and future after-school Spanish Club Lead!

Topics:

How Dani got into education
Role of technology in her elementary classroom
Why she creates content on social media in Spanish

Just Give It A Try (34:05)
Jesus Morales (Email) - I believe I have heard in your podcasts that you are not a big fan of Anchor.FM. Can you give me some insight on why? I like Twitter Spaces, but the downloading part is a bit time-consuming and not easy to do. I feel with Anchor.FM our team can do a live show, bring people in as guest hosts, and still easily download the file. What other program do you recommend similar to these two?

My response: Check out Flowjin.com to archive and easily download your Twitter Spaces.

House of #EdTech VIP (40:12) Miriam Richard - Digital Learning Specialist | Leveraging Technology to ensure learner success! Ulrich Intermediate and Krahn Elementary | Klein ISD

Jen Kosior - Google Certified Coach | #GoogleEC | Dynamic Learning Project Coach | Everfi Teacher Ambassador | Disney Addict | Mom | Runner | Owner ADC Publishing & Design

EdTech Thought (6:36) Take It To The Ramp

I spent the last week as the PA Announcer at the Monmouth County Fair (NJ) and I was inspired by something in the BMX bike stunt show that I listened to and watched about 20 times over the course of five days.

Featured Content (11:17) Amanda Fox is an award-winning teacher from Kentucky by way of Georgia! Amanda was a recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President's Volunteer Award.

We primarily discussed her new book, The Canva Classroom: 42 Ultimate Answers to Templates That Rocket Student Engagement (2022).

Resources Mentioned:

https://genial.ly/
https://www.wizer.me/
https://www.pixton.com/
https://www.bitmoji.com/
https://giphy.com/
wakelet
book creator
peardeck
flip
https://publuu.com/
https://quivervision.com/

Connect with Amanda via her bio below.

House of #EdTech VIP (42:50) Summer Wineteer - 5th-grade Teacher at Connect Academy a K-8 virtual school blending together on-campus & online edu. - M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction fro the University of San Diego, Cert. Google Level 2 | ISTE & CUE member | Minecraft Global Mentor

EdTech Thought (4:12) I'm feeling lazy... and that's OK!

This episode is being released during the Summer of 2022 and I've given myself permission to focus on so many other things besides my profession.

Featured Content (11:04) Here are some easy #edtech recommendations that you may find valuable at home or at school.

Make My Drive Fun - https://makemydrivefun.com/ - Shows you the route you can take and fun things you can do along the way!
https://www.iconsmania.com/ - All IconsMania’s icons and illustrations are optimized to be edited and used by non-professionals, this means that you don’t need professional design software to customize them. All you need is a free Microsoft or Google email account!
sketch.metademolab.com - Animate a 2D drawing!
https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/buildinginstructions/ & https://www.bricklink.com/v2/main.page
https://studio.polotno.com/
https://qrtoon.com/ - Turn your boring QR codes into works of art!
https://my90stv.com/
https://neal.fun/life-stats/

House of #EdTech VIP (24:47) * Kelley Andrews * Loves Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, all things Edtech, Science, STEAM and STEM, MakerSpace, and Project-Based Learning! Kelley teaches 5th grade, but her passions are not limited to a grade level. * https://kelleyandrews.mystrikingly.com/

EdTech Thought (4:11) Derek Larson visited the House of #EdTech! The Nesi's hosted the Larsons for the Jersey stretch of Derek's family vacation!

Featured Content (12:51) On June 2, 2022, I hosted a Twitter Space about podcasting in schools. The conversation is packed with great questions from the great people who participated.

Check out episode 201 - Starting a Podcast Club or Network

Featured Content (3:37) Meet Mission Encodebale's founders! Cousins Harry and Anna Wake are the 15 and 14 y/o creators of Mission Encodeable. They are both high school students in England. In this conversation we discuss:

What inspired their love and passion for coding?
What inspired them to start and continue creating Mission Encodeable?
What have they learned from their experience?
What is the future of Mission Encodeable?
What might the future hold for each of them because of this project?

Check out Mission Encodeable!

EdTech Thought (19:35) Updates to Google for Education Coming Soon!

Create screencasts and cast to a big screen with Chromebooks
Adaptive learning enhancements in Google Classroom
Better interconnectivity and efficiency with Google Meet

EdTech Recommendation (27:43) * PDF DRIVE - Get access to over 78 million Ebooks! * My Noise - myNoise creates beautiful noises to mask the noises you don’t want to hear: your chatty colleagues, tinnitus, or even your inner voice when you can't shut it down! The concept is simple, works extremely well, and does not require expensive noise-canceling headphones. Thanks to its unique audio engineering, myNoise sets the standard among background sounds.

Just Give It A Try (31:10) Join my next Twitter Space on Thursday, June 23, 2022, @ 10 PM Eastern. I will lead a conversation on Coding in Education and want you to join me!

Set a reminder here!

Feedback & Shout Outs (33:32) Noah King sent in a great voicemail as a follow-up to episode 201.

Check out Descript

Noah also hosts the Math Club Podcast.

House of #EdTech VIP (36:34) Rick Butterworth - Founding member of Wakelet.

With 10 years of experience in UX & UI, Rick is passionate about innovating and evolving how users interact with online applications. Founding designer at Wakelet and the first person to join Jamil in the company.
https://wakelet.com/@rick
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-butterworth-044b8022
https://twitter.com/r1ck11

EdTech Thought (4:47) You're Doing Enough

Have you ever felt inferior? Have you felt like you're just not doing enough and you could be doing so much more? Of course, you have, you're an educator.

Some people make a living telling us we're not doing enough. I also previously stated on the show that you and I work in a profession where you're hired based on your potential but evaluated on your shortcomings and faults. This shouldn't be the case but that's an EdTech Thought for another day.

You and I are doing all we can at any given moment. Do we have the desire to do more and be more in our role? Sure! There are times when I want to do more but I can't. I would love to podcast more, create tutorials on a regular basis, live stream more, and be an even more recognized and influential figure in the world of education.

I would love to do more at my high school, teach more classes at Rutgers, coach more games for my kids, and have more date nights with my wife.

When I reflect I do have it pretty good. Balance in my life does exist.

I am doing enough.

EdTech Recommendation (7:01) Twitter Spaces - Think Clubhouse but for Twitter. I've not so secretly been looking for Twitter chats to evolve since I fell in love with podcasting and audio.

I think that hosting a space alongside a Twitter chat should be what more people are doing because I know first-hand how engaging audio can be.

How about a bonus edtech rec? Spaces aren't the only way to share and use audio on Twitter. Did you know you can share audio in a tweet from directly in the app? Go to compose a new tweet and to the left of the camera button, you can see a button with vertical purple lines. Tap that button and you will be able to record audio that will be attached to your tweet which can also contain your standard 280 characters.

Featured Content (14:19) How to Start a Podcast Club or Network At Your School

Considerations:

Location
Hardware
Software
What to podcast/broadcast about?
How do you connect podcasting to other areas of your school?

In January 2022 I launched the Zebra Podcast Network at my school. We live stream the 'Zebra Morning Show' each school day from 7:15-7:30 AM and we stream 'Zebra Drivetime' Tuesdays from 2:45-3:30 PM.

Click here for all my podcast gear recommendations.

Check out The Pod Journal

Just Give It A Try (42:36) * Chelsea Best - https://twitter.com/chechels23 + Does anyone use or know of a wireless document camera? I have a teacher that wants to move around her camera in the room. The one she loves is 1K so probably a pipe dream but would love some alternatives!

Feedback & Shout Outs (2:26) Emily Pool & Cheri Dotterer EdTech Thought (7:29) Take Risks!

Take it from me that risk-taking in education is WORTH it!

Starting the House of #EdTech has transformed my life and I am in debited to the podcast for all it's provided me,

EdTech Recommendation (13:06) My go edtech tools for teaching and learning

Teaching
- Anything Google - Slides, Docs, Keep
- EdPuzzle
- Flipgrid
PD
- Twitter
- Podcasts
- Podcasting - Create & Consume

Featured Content (19:36) * Helps connect your students to the real world: Take your students on a virtual tour of Grand Canyon National Park. Walk your students through the corridors and history of the White House. + Technology allows you to remove the physical barriers of the classroom, offering your students a way to connect the curriculum with the real world. * Prepare students for the workforce: To thrive in the 21st-century workplace, people need to have more than just a working knowledge of certain technological tools (electronic calendars, web pages, teleconferencing, electronic whiteboards, etc.). By integrating these technologies into the regular curriculum, institutions are ensuring that their students are prepared for the modern workplace. * Encourages collaboration: Many educational tools offer a variety of functionalities that promote collaboration. For example, virtual meeting tools provide a way for students to hold meetings with classmates and anyone from anywhere in the world. The Google Suite has been promoting sharing and collaboration since its inception and students can easily share and edit projects with each other. * Supports different types of learners: No two students learn the exact same way, but with technology, we can address diversity in learning styles. An effective blending of tools and differentiation can create a great learning environment where our students can and will learn. * Access information more easily: Technology makes it easier for students to find information quickly and accurately. Search engines and e-books are replacing traditional textbooks. Instead of personal tutors, students can get one-on-one help through educational videos – anytime and anywhere – learning is available. * Teaches students how to be responsible online: With social media sites o-plenty, most students are already digital citizens to some degree - especially after the last couple of years. Going forward, by incorporating technology into the classroom, students will continue to learn how to be responsible in the digital world. Your class and our schools have become a microcosm of the broader digital landscape where students can practice how to communicate, search, and engage with other digital citizens. * Adds a fun factor to learning: Outside the classroom, students use technology in all aspects of their lives. Within the classroom, technology can make learning more fun and exciting. Tech-infused game-based learning allows you to deliver lessons via interactive games. Who doesn’t enjoy playing games? * Offers A Wider Choice Of Materials That Can Be Accessed Easily: There is an endless amount of educational technology that is available to offer your students to meet their learning needs. EdTech helps them develop the right kind of skills and knowledge so that they can become good professionals in their chosen field. * Learners who are able to communicate better through technological means will also perform better academically as well as in work settings because communication skills are very important when you want to get your point across effectively. * The internet has become such an integral part of our lives that we hardly find people who do not use it on a daily basis. In today's world, it is essential for students to be able to access the internet from anywhere at any time so that they can do their assignments and research without having to travel all over a place or wait for a particular time when they can do so. + Using educational technology helps learners in this regard because it allows them to connect with the internet even when they are in a classroom, school, or at home. * Students Become Active Participants in the Learning Process by Using Technology in the Classroom. * Teachers Who Become Experts at Using Technology in the Classroom Can Advance Their Careers.

Just Give It A Try (26:58) Connect with me!

House of #EdTech VIP (28:27) You, the listener.

My guests!

Me.

Featured Content (1:08) Why Technology Should Not Be Used In Schools?

What is the problem with technology in education?

Is technology in schools good or bad?

What are the shortcomings of technology in early childhood education?

You and I think differently about these questions and others I pose in the episode. Thank goodness!

However, the problem is that these questions the reasons I share do exist in the world and some decision-makers and educators believe this.

We have to work hard to show the value of what works in our classrooms and schools.

It will get easier and harder all at the same time. But it's worth it.

I look forward to celebrating 200 episodes with you next time.

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:16) * Thank you to everyone who reached out with kind encouraging words after listening to episode 197. If you missed it I recently had a rough interview experience and I shared my experience and thoughts. * Newest members of the Education Podcast Network + The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast + EdCuration Podcast + EdTech Distilled + EduGals Podcast + HiTech Podcast + Transparency in Teaching (stuff) + 9th Grade Experience

EdTech Thought (3:43) This weekend I spent time with Miles who recently turned 10 and he and I watched Back to the Future I & II. I know these movies inside and out and it was a true joy to see him experience the time-traveling adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown.

We've all faced our Biff Tannen's and gotten glimpses of hoverboards, but it's actually one of the last things that Doc Says to Marty and Jennifer at the end of BTTF 3. Which we can certainly apply to the future of education...

Featured Content (7:12) Previous #EdTech Final Fours

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2022 Champion

ScreenPal from Screencast-o-Matic - Video where you type
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Just Give It A Try (16:50) Share your successes and failures so we can learn and grow together!

House of #EdTech VIP (18:08) Heather Brooks - Elementary Librarian, Reading Teacher, Doctoral Student, Loves Baseball, Music, and Travel

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:11) Happy 10th Birthday to my son, and former guest, Miles! Check out his previous guest appearances:

A First-Grade Perspective of #EdTech - HoET117
My Second Grader Has A Podcast - HoET137
Check out our podcast Knock Knock Who's There?

Thank you Jay Strumwasser for supporting the podcast through Buy Me A Soda!

The House of #EdTech has surpassed 1,000,000 total downloads! Thank you for listening and sharing the podcast with others as I try to help as many people as possible through the conversations and ideas I share!

EdTech Thought (5:53) A Choice.

I recently had the opportunity to interview for an administrative position in another district. By all accounts, the job title was perfect - not that titles are important - and the job description was only missing my picture.

EdTech Recommendation (9:43) ThemeSpark by EdCourage - Fast, easy K-12 teacher tools to improve student learning with the curriculum. Make standards-based rubrics in less than a minute. Choose from Common Core ELA and Math, NGSS, C3, Core Art & 21st Century standards.

Featured Content (10:57) Toby Price was recently fired from his role as an Elementary School Vice-Principal for reading the book 'I Need A New Butt' to second graders.

I believe this is wrong and we have a real problem.

I share a New York Times article about what happened to Topy Price.

House of #EdTech VIP (20:50) Emilee Phillippi - Intellectually curious. Passionate teacher and analyst. Lover of all things OSINT.

EdTech Thought (2:14) Ineffective Social Media Use By Schools Featured Content (8:27) 8 Tips for How School Districts Can Use Social Media Effectively 1. Maintain your school district’s vision 2. Keep the conversation going 3. Don’t focus on negative energy 4. Make sure everyone with access is trained 5. Have a plan 6. Have an emergency plan 7. Don’t overthink it 8. Learn from your followers

Other Episodes Mentioned: * WYSIWYG with Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis - HoET044 * TikTok in Education for Educators - HoET149

EdTech Recommendation (16:45) Social Media Platforms Your District Should be Using

Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
TikTok
YouTube

Resources Mentioned:

Zebra Podcast Network
ZPN on Instagram

Featured Content (2:22) LICEcap is an intuitive but flexible application that can capture an area of your desktop and save it directly to .GIF (for Windows and now OSX), which is designed to be lightweight and function with high performance.

Click here to see my example.

Podcastle records high-quality
audio, interviews, & allows you to edit audio in your browser. Users can conduct remote interviews, edit and enhance - online, fast, easy and it's fun!

Get incredible sound quality, an unrivaled user experience, and professional results right after the lecture recording is finished. Don't use multiple software anymore.

Just Give It A Try (21:02) If you have students that are absent consider creating a video each day to send to all your absent students letting them know what they missed in class that day.

I have students in an A/B block schedule so I make a video that's good for two days.

I BCC my absent students via email and I repeat myself all year about the need to check their email if they miss class for any reason.

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:20) Educational Duct Tape Podcast - Episode 71 - Chris Nesi - Podcasting in the Classroom

ReflectED Podcast LIVE - Success Isn't Linear

7taps Update! - VIDEO UPLOADS —now, in addition to our AI-video tool, you can also upload your own videos to use in your courses (yes, even if you’re on the Free Edition)!

EdTech Recommendation (8:33) OpenBoard - Interactive whiteboard for schools and universities

Article: OpenBoard: An Open Source Interactive Whiteboard for Educators

Featured Content (13:00) LinkedIn Article: Education NFTs Will Replace Diplomas and Resumes

Author: Beau Brannan - LinkedIn

Highlights:

Education could become more "collectible" and valued. Institutional education would arguably improve because the individual classes would matter more as opposed to being bundled into a degree and hidden.

House of #EdTech VIP (33:52) Alysa Hardin - Digital Learning Specialist from Klein Independent School District (TX).

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:19) Whether you're a new or returning listener you should be connected with me and the House of #EdTech!

Twitter: @mrnesi @HouseofEdTech
Instagram: @houseofedtech
TikTok @cjnesi @houseofedtech
Youtube https://chrisnesi.com/youtube
Text @hoetpod to 81010
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Buy Me a Coffee

EdTech Thought (6:28) Get Dirty!

Check out the Zebra Podcast Network

Listen to the Zebra Morning Show

Featured Content (10:38) What is meant by microlearning?

What are the benefits of microlearning?

What are the limitations of microlearning?

Microlearning Best Practices

Which microlearning platform should I use?

7taps.com - Microlearning made easy. Create mobile‑first courses, summaries, follow‑ups in 15 minutes.

Check out my 7taps microlearning course: How to Podcast Just Give It A Try (24:50) Send your stories my way!

House of #EdTech VIP (26:25) Anna Hanrahan - Following a 20-year career as an elementary school teacher, STEM coordinator, and Gifted specialist, she is now the Education Initiatives Specialist with Trafera.

Anna's goal is to continue to educate herself in the world of EdTech to help facilitate for the excellent teachers out there to do even better with the resources they have in their classrooms.

Episode Sponsor: Everfi Everfi has resources to help teachers equip their students with the lifelong skills they'll need after graduation. From financial literacy to mental wellness, these free lessons will help schools be successful whether they are in face-to-face or online learning environments.

Featured Content (3:02) 2021 House of #EdTech Smackdown

Camila Oliveira - All In Learning
Stephanie Howell - This or That Choice Boards
Belle Hughes - Lumio by SMART & Classkick
Abby Berk - Lumio by SMART
Clark Fraser - Weebly
Megan Gagnier & Alyssa Brower - Quizizz & Google Forms
Haley Dietz - Blooket
Savannah Remenaric - The Bitmoji Classroom
Patrick Stalter - Google Forms
Jacob Vannoy - Google Forms
Ryan Gibson - Google Forms
Bryon Carpenter - Momentum, Extensity, Clipboard History Pro
Cameron Ross - Mote
Carlos Garza - G RTF
Chris Stuchko - YouTube
Ryan Gutsch - Google Slides for Daily Agenda & Planboard.Chalk.com
Linda Hummer - Google Slides for animation
Nate Nagele - Google Docs background coloring, Google Slides Theme Builder, Color Coding & Emoji
Anthony Arno - Kahoot!
Mel A - Blooket, Desmos, Mote

Episode Sponsor: Everfi Everfi has resources to help teachers equip their students with the lifelong skills they'll need after graduation. From financial literacy to mental wellness, these free lessons will help schools be successful whether they are in face-to-face or online learning environments.

#EdTech Thought (5:50) Fads, Trends, and Snake Oil

You're going to start seeing, and I'm seeing it already, people who are going to claim Metaverse and NFT expertise in the education space. Don't let these become just more buzzwords in education.

Do your homework if you're truly interested in learning more. I believe that both of these stand to make a serious impact in the future of all humanity. Yes, ALL OF HUMANITY. But we're not there yet.

Read articles. Listen to podcasts. Find out about the Metaverse and NFTs outside of the scope of education.

Will there be a benefit in education? I believe we have ways to go and I don't want to see you get sold a bill of goods or find yourself with a basket full of snake oil.

What are your thoughts on the Metaverse and NFTs in education? Let's have a conversation and learn together.

#EdTech Recommendation (11:04) Glide - Create powerful apps and websites, without code.

If you can make a spreadsheet in Google Sheets you can create your own mobile app. Sound too good to be true? It's not.

Ways to use Glide in education:

Create a mobile study guide: You or your students could create an app that lists each section or unit of your curriculum. In each section, you can provide videos, podcasts, or simply link to additional documents for review.
Create a mobile version of school handbooks: When parents have a question about your school, their first instinct is probably to pick up their phones to search your school's website or to call the office. A mobile version of your school's handbook could make it easy for parents to quickly find the answers to frequently asked questions.
Create a guide to your community: Are you looking for a community service project for your middle school or high school students? If so, consider having them develop a guide to the highlights of your community.
Develop a mobile reporting system: Do you have students or parents using Google Forms for logging information about multiple goals like independent reading, outdoor play, or behavior goals? If so, consider placing links to all of those forms in one convenient app. You'd do this by placing the links to your Forms in the columns in your spreadsheet before publishing it through Glide.
Room Use Schedule: Do you work in a school that has more teachers than classrooms? Is it a guessing game as to who is using which room when. Having an app that can make it easy to find out who is using which rooms at which times would be amazing! With Glide you could create that kind of app.

Featured Content (14:46) Rachel Langenhorst is a technology integrationist and instructional coach in Rock Valley, Iowa. A 27-year veteran in education, she prides herself on being a change agent and life-long learner. Rachel empowers others through collaboration, creation, and connection. She speaks and instructs throughout the Midwest, focusing her efforts on technology integration strategies, social media, Internet safety, and effective teaching practices. Graduate-level instructor North Western College and University of Sioux Falls & Sr. Education Specialist for the Mayo Clinic.

Episode Sponsor: Everfi Everfi has resources to help teachers equip their students with the lifelong skills they'll need after graduation. From financial literacy to mental wellness, these free lessons will help schools be successful whether they are in face-to-face or online learning environments.

#EdTech Recommendation (4:12) GoBoard - a free online tool that combines video chatting and an interactive canvas. Students can simply create a GoBoard on the site, share the link with a friend and start learning. GoBoard was designed to help students collaborate one-on-one, on virtually any topic. All in browser with nothing to download.

Featured Content (6:58) Leena Marie Saleh - The EdTech Guru - a former classroom teacher with 10+ years of classroom experience. She has always been extremely passionate about technology and the role it can play in the classroom. Leena believes that providing students with critical skills for our future is both vital and important to provide a more equitable opportunity for ALL learners.

@leenamariesaleh
The EdTech Guru on YouTube

EdTech Truth Bombs

Tips for EdTech Coaches
Tips for and the value of being connected
Leena's YouTube strategy

House of #EdTech VIP (44:12) Katrina Harris - 4th Grade Teacher | #pencilpusher | Outley Elementary (Houston) | #year7 | Certified in 5 states #HBCU Alumna | #SigmaGammaRho Educator

Feedback and Shout Outs (1:19) I built DIY soundproofing panels for the House of #EdTech! This is the video I used to guide me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEouyiEt3Q

#EdTech Recommendation (4:52) NatGeo MapMaker - Create, Share, and Print Custom Maps

Educational Duct Tape Podcast - Google Earth and other Geo Tools with the Partial Credit Podcast Guys

Featured Content (8:27) 3 Ways to Reduce Technology Overload

Check-in With Students and Families
Take Stock of All Technology Used in Your Class
Provide Balance

Technology is a great asset in the world. It has opened many doors and new opportunities for teaching and learning. However, educational technology is never more important than education. Teaching and learning have to take the forefront and cannot live in the shadow of technology. We need to be mindful of the technology we use and require our students to use. This will help us to keep teaching and learning moving even in the most uncertain of times.

Just Give It A Try (21:01) November Question of the Month - What are you thankful for?

Thank you to Chris Stuchko, Daniela Romero, Craig, Emma, and Amy

9th Grade Experience Podcast
Ingles Podcast
School Librarians United Podcast

House of #EdTech VIP (29:41) Jay Billy - Father, Educator, Author, Speaker - Proud Principal of Ben Franklin Elementary School.

Lead with Culture: What Really Matters in Our Schools (A Lead Like a PIRATE Guide)

Lead with Culture: What Really Matters in Our Schools (A Lead Like a PIRATE Guide)

Feedback and Shout Outs (1:16) Jake Miller from the Educational Duct Tape Podcast wrote a book! Congratulations on the release of Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

#EdTech Thought (4:12) There's more than one way.

I'm often asked for recommendations about the best edtech tools. I was recently interviewed on a soon-to-be-launched podcast and once again this question came up and I don't know if I've ever shared my thoughts in detail on this question or topic.

Does this mean you need to learn and become an expert in every edtech tool out there? No. But always be open to the existence of other tools for your benefit and the benefit of your students.

What do you think? What would you like to see with regard to what tools we learn and share? What are your thoughts on edtech company ambassador programs? Maybe I'm not seeing the benefits of being a volunteer cheerleader. Let me know.

Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Teachers (7:37) In episode 126 I previously talked about select Chrome extensions that teachers should be leveraging. The following extensions from that episode are still super awesome:

Bitmoji
Nimbus Screenshot and Screen Recorder
Screencastify
AdblockPlus & Adblock for YouTube
Grammarly

Here are some of the Chrome extensions I think educators should be using:

Mote
Print-Friendly & PDF
Record to Slides
Web Paint
Auto Text Expander
App for Instagram
Random Student Generator
Earth View
Homey
Giphy for Chrome
Difree

Just Give It A Try (21:02) Here's the question of the month for November...

What are you thankful for? In life? In your career?
Share your thoughts by Friday, October 29, 2021
Feedback
Voicemail

Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Feedback and Shout Outs (1:38) Support for this episode comes from eSpark Learning - eSpark helps teachers save time by giving you online resources for your small groups and centers based on the standard you’re teaching each week.

Shout out to Dan Hacker on Clubhouse!

Thank you to Bryon Carpenter for including his thoughts about 186 on his podcast Fresh Air At Five.

#EdTech Thought (5:33) Have we not learned our lessons?

#EdTech Recommendation (10:09) 50 SEL Prompts for Middle and High School

How To Increase Student Engagement (12:15) Student engagement can take on a different meaning or focus depending on the context of your goals. For some, the goal may be to understand early on what fundamentally motivates students, whether intrinsically or extrinsically, to acquire new knowledge and skills. For others, the focus may be relative to a specific lesson or activity during which capturing and retaining student attention "in the moment" is the most immediate concern.

Here are six factors to consider in designing lessons to help increase student engagement behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively.

MAKE IT MEANINGFUL
FOSTER A SENSE OF COMPETENCE
PROVIDE AUTONOMY SUPPORT
EMBRACE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
ESTABLISH POSITIVE TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS
PROMOTE MASTERY ORIENTATIONS

Just Give It A Try (32:42) October Question: What collaboration tools are you and/or your students loving?

Stefan Troutman - Padlet

November Question: What are you thankful for? In life? In your career?

Share your thoughts by Friday, October 29, 2021
I will include responses in episode 189 on November 7, 2021

Feedback and Shout Outs (1:28) 2021 House of #EdTech Smackdown! This will be the 8th annual smackdown and it's one of my favorite regular episodes to create each year. Submit by December 18, 2021!

September 30th - International Podcast Day - SHARE THIS PODCAST!

#EdTech Thought (5:11) Get Creative with Audio - QR Codes and Audio Sharing

Check out https://www.qr-code-generator.com/

#EdTech Recommendation (11:54) Floop - Floop is a web app that saves teachers time and helps students see the value of feedback. Collect images, PDFs, and Google Docs from students. Leave text and audio comments that lead to conversations.

Floop is freemium. They have a basic free plan as well as a premium option and they are also willing to work with entire districts on larger scale pricing and rollout.

The only limit on the free plan is the number of active assignments you can have which is limited to 10.

Podcasting and Audio in Education (16:39) Audio in School - https://www.weareteachers.com/best-podcasts-for-kids/

Elementary School
- But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
- Tumble
- Brains On!
Middle School
- The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified
- StarTalk Radio
- Stuff You Missed in History Class
High School
- Adult Ish – Youth Radio
- Freakonomics Radio
- Criminal

Podcasting In School

2017 - Episode 96, Episode 97, Episode 98
Gear - chrisnesi.com/podcastgear
- Mics & accessories
- Recorders
- Software & Tools
- Audacity, Audition, https://audiomass.co/
- How to Install Audacity on Chromebook
- What to podcast about?
- ANYTHING!

Just Give It A Try (35:02) In episode 185 I talked a lot about collaboration so I want to know - What are yours and your student's favorite tool for collaboration? Why?

Submit your thoughts by Friday, October 1, 2021, and I will be able to include them in my October 3rd, release.

EdTech Recommendation (3:47) Collaboration - In this new era of learning, the education world is constantly changing. It's vital for educators and students to stay connected, collaborate, and learn from anywhere in the world. How we teach and learn remotely or virtually, share knowledge, and collaborate is more critical than ever before. How are you and your students using a collaborative space to turn ideas and learning into action?

Benefits of Collaborative Class Notes

Collaborate in real-time
Interlink class notes and other documents
Create fully responsive documents
Create class notes visible to yourself and your classmates
Track engagement on shared class notes with classmates, teachers, etc.

How to Make Your Class Notes Interactive?

Weblinks
PDFs, Presentations
Video content
Cloud Documents

Check out BIT @ https://bit.ai

Featured Content (9:55) Scott Chandler submitted a voice message that is the basis of this episode's topic.

Scott asked the following questions:

How to create an environment, at the school and district level, that is professionally rich for the application of technology and learning and teaching?
What do we expect from our administrators?
What are our professional development expectations?
How can we better collect or choose resources for instructional use?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

Just Give It A Try (25:11) September Questions of the Month:

What are you looking forward to trying in the coming months in your classroom or school?

Thank you to Nathan Nagele and Craig from Ingles Podcast for submitting responses.

Nate shared craft.do

October Questions of the Month:

What are yours and your student's favorite tool for collaboration? Why?

Submit responses by 9/24

House of #EdTech VIP (32:23) Hillary Umholtz - Passionate Future Educator, Tarleton State ‘22, EC-6th, ESL, All level SPED major

Feedback & Shoutouts (1:26) PodcastPD is back! Check out our latest episode, "Tips and Tricks for First-Year Teachers." Stacey Lindes, AJ Bianco, and I collected and share our own tips for the first-year educator.

Amy Marquez - NEW LISTENER! She's passionate about technology integration and building a lifelong love of learning and literacy. She's a high school librarian and instructional technology trainer.

EdTech Thought (6:14) Stop Posting Students' Faces on Social Media - inspired by @thedaringenglishteacher on Instagram.

Checkout her original post.

EdTech Recommendation (8:52) From @emilyy.nicholee on TikTok

Clean and bring new life to an older whiteboard

Clean it as best you can
For hard to clean areas use a magic eraser
Apply WD40 with a clean rag to your entire WB

If you're still not sure about TT go listen to episode 149 - TikTok in Education for Educators

Featured Content (11:21) Tech Tips to Start the School Year

Make friends with the tech team at your school and in the district.
Learn how to use new features in your Learning Management System
Write down your passwords
Try One New App and/or Strategy
Be Intentional About Reflecting

Just Give It A Try (19:26) What are you looking forward to trying in the coming months in your classroom or school?

Submit responses by 8/27

House of #EdTech VIP (21:48) Leena Saleh - The EdTech Guru

Leena is a former educator with more than 10 years of classroom experience and is extremely passionate about the world of technology and how it transfers into the classroom to make our students #workforce ready. She believes that providing students the skills for our future is absolutely vital and is important to creating a more equitable opportunity for ALL students. She also believes that exposure creates opportunity.

Leena has worked with hundreds of Educators, Thought Leaders, and Edtech Companies guiding them through this next 'era' of Education.

Join Leena on YT as she explores hot topics in the world of education, tech tips, and even a bit of career guidance.

https://twitter.com/leenamariesaleh
https://linktr.ee/leenamariesaleh

EdTech Thought (4:28) You need hobbies. Here are the five types of hobbies you should have in your life:

Make money
Keep you in shape
Keep you creative
Build your knowledge
Evolve your mindset

What are your hobbies? Leave a comment below.

Featured Content (11:11) The following are tech tips and websites you should explore as the 2021 school year gets underway (or anytime).

4 New Google Docs Features
Clear space in your Google account
Mecabricks.com
MyColor.space
Animatron.com
Jitter.video
printfriendly.com
justdeleteme.xyz
pixelhunter.io
FREE Canva for educators!

Just Give It A Try (27:33) What are you looking forward to trying in the coming months in your classroom or school?

Submit responses by August 27, 2021, by clicking Send a Voicemail on the right of this page.

House of #EdTech VIP (30:03) * Erin Cummings * Marilena Neocleous

Featured Content (3:57) Wakelet is working to change the way people find, organize and share information. In a world of algorithmically-driven content, Wakelet puts people first, helping them organize and find the most relevant, authoritative, and compelling content from across the web.

Tisha Poncio, Wakelet's Digital Learning Specialist, joins me for a conversation about the true power of Wakelet as a teaching and learning tool for teachers and students.

Resources:

Tisha's Wakelet page
Tisha's Wakelet Portfolio Rubric

Just Give It A Try (37:56) How are you using Wakelet?

Pam Hubler - https://wakelet.com/@specialtechie

Amy and Dyann Storer

https://wakelet.com/@techamys
https://wakelet.com/@techCAREtwins

Gloriann Heikes - https://wakelet.com/@GloriannHeikes

Laura Krenicki - https://wakelet.com/@laura_krenicki

House of #EdTech VIP (43:46) * Lemonade Learning Podcast

+ **Brianna Hodges** is committed to helping educators positively transform the story of school. Pulling from her experiences as a marketing & PR executive, English teacher, district and central office administrator, Bri shares how story serves as the foundation of learning, the cornerstone of culture, and the catalyst to transformation.
    - https://twitter.com/bhodgesEDU
+ **Lainie Rowell** is an educator, author, podcaster, and international speaker who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include online/blended learning, designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building.
    - https://twitter.com/lainierowell

A refreshing look at learning, this podcast shares stories and high-impact strategies for educators. Join us for a glass!
LemonadeLearning

Feedback & Shoutouts (1:25) My foot surgery is behind me and I am on the road to recovery! The procedure went as planned and I will be on the mend for about 2-3 weeks.

ISTE LIVE 2021 is June 26-30, 2021 and I will be live streaming my Daily Recap Live Show on June 26, 28, 30, 2021 at 10 PM ET - chrisnesi.com/youtube

House of #EdTech Thought (5:36) Summer Break To-Do List

Read those books on your nightstand
Reconnect with friends
Reconnect with family
Make time for that hobby
Get outside

Project Based Learning: Real Questions. Real Answers. How to Unpack PBL and Inquiry by Ross Cooper and Erin Murphy

The Startup Teacher Playbook by Michelle Blanchet and Darcy Bakkegard

House of #EdTech Recommendation (12:17) Greenroom by Spotify

Greenroom for iOS
Greenroom for Android

Featured Content (17:39) Here are some great apps and tech tools you should dive into this summer:

Slides Mania
Peardeck or Nearpod
Microsoft Sway
Google Keep
Canva (for Educators)
Your LMS

House of #EdTech VIP (32:28) Tisha Poncio - Former district-level Digital Learning Specialist with 20 yrs experience as a leader, learner, and educator who is NOW a Digital Learning Specialist at Wakelet. Tisha is a Google Certified Trainer and Social Media Rockstar running rooms on Clubhouse and having fun on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/TxTechChick
https://tishaponcio.wordpress.com/
https://wakelet.com/@tishaponcio

Project Based Learning: Real Questions. Real Answers. How to Unpack PBL and Inquiry

The Startup Teacher Playbook: Turn Your Ideas Into Actions, Personalize Professional Development, and Create Innovative Learning Experiences for You and Your Students

Thank you for the continued support as I prepare for my surgery on June 16th to have a small tumor removed from my foot. I'm all healed up from the allergic reaction I had to the MRI contrast so that has been a relief.

I will certainly keep you posted as I have throughout this process and I ask that you take a moment and think of me on June 16th.

#EdTech Thought I recorded some thoughts while watching my boys at running camp. It was a beautiful day and I share my thoughts on appreciation and relaxing.

#EdTech Recommendation Google Takeout is a service offered by Google that backs up all of your Google account's data into one file, which you can then download. When you use Google Takeout, you'll download all your emails, YouTube videos and comments, Google Drive files, and more.

This is something districts have to enable, so check with appropriate IT personnel if this doesn't work.

https://takeout.google.com/

Featured Content Wrapping up your school year for the summer is almost as challenging as starting back up in September. When it comes to education technology there are backups, sharing files, cleaning drives and accounts, updating of settings, and vacation email responses that — if not done right — can lead to problems when you return from summer break. If you have a school device, a lot of work can be completed by the IT dept. as they backup, clean, reformat, and maybe re-image devices. If you have a device assigned to you by the school that you take home, the steps may be more numerous but really, not more complicated.

Clean out your documents
Back up your files
Take out the trash
Learn it or Lose it
Update software
Clean up your desktop
Clean up subscriptions
Change alert frequency

Just Give It A Try As we head into Summer 2021 I want to invite you as you reflect on the school year that was -- to contribute a Just Give It A Try story. This is the segment of the show where you share something you tried that worked or maybe it didn't work out as you thought. Your story will help every member of this community continues to learn and grow together.

Thank you in advance for sharing and I look forward to hearing and sharing your stories.

House of #EdTech VIP This episode's VIPs are AJ Bianco and Stacey Lindes. Stacey and AJ are no strangers to this podcast and together we recently hosted and released the 100th episode of PodcastPD.

I couldn't be more proud of the podcasters and content creators that Stacey and AJ have blossomed into.

PodcastPD started as a blog post on a now-retired blog of Stacey's. It morphed into a Twitter chat and a live stream during a Twitter chat to a full-blown podcast that we love creating.

AJ also launched his own podcast, ReflectED back in June of 2020.

@StaceyLindes
@AJBianco

And if you're not also listening to PodcastPD, what are you waiting for? Go to podcastpd.com/go

Feedback and Shoutouts (2:10) Update! Thank you to everyone who reached out after the news I shared at the end of episode 178. The follow-up to that bit of personal news took an interesting turn my surgery had to be postponed because I experienced a delayed allergic reaction to the MIR contrast which I need to have done as part of the pre-op procedure. That lead to fighting off a massive full-body rash which I am almost done treating.
The new date for my surgery is June 16 and I will certainly keep you posted about everything and I sincerely appreciate all the well wishes. It means a lot.

Featured Content (5:36) What Is Blended Learning?

Blended learning is what we need to focus on as we enter the post-pandemic lockdown world of 2020 and 2021. We need to reevaluate the human component in the learning experience. A blended learning approach ensures that students are engaged and driving their individual learning experience. This approach also helps cater to the individual needs of the learner, every student has a unique learning style and a blended approach is more likely to cater to those needs than a traditional classroom teaching experience.

Why Is Blended Learning Important?

Blended learning is important because it breaks down the traditional walls of teaching, ones that don’t work for all students, and now with access to present-day technologies and resources, we can tailor the learning experience for each student. Blended learning also offers flexible time frames that can be personalized to each person, offering them the ability to learn at their own pace.

Benefits of Blended Learning

Blended learning makes education more accessible
Teachers can become more engaged with their students
Blended Learning is more fun for everyone

Tools for Blended Learning

Learning Management System
- Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Edmodo, etc.
Online Texts and Resources
- OER Commons, Project Gutenburg (60K Free EBooks), Planet EBook (free EBooks)
Tools To Create & Organize Video Content
- YouTube, Google Drive, Flipgrid
Video Content
- Smarter Every Day, YouTube Learning, Veritasium, AsapSCIENCE, Crash Course or Crash Course Kids, MIT Open Courseware, MIT K12 Videos, Bozeman Science, PBS Idea Channel, Numberphile, Vimeo Instructional Videos

House of #EdTech VIP (28:32) Scott Nunes - Teacher, coach, #MIEExpert, #schoologyamb, Google cert. lvl 1 & 2, @wakelet amb, #cccue board, @nearpod cert., host of @tntedtech & @EducationToday8 #podcast!

https://www.tntedtech.com/
https://twitter.com/mrnunesteach

Featured Content I am now 40 years old.

I began this journey on April 27, 1981, @ 12:01 AM

It was 56 and partly cloudy in New York City. As far as I can tell it was a beautiful sunny day that saw a high of 67.

It was a perfect day.

Since that day my life, like yours, has been far from perfect or normal - whatever that even means.

The older I get the more difficult it is to clearly remember specific moments from my past - weird for someone who teaches history and is interested in the past.

As I was preparing this episode I first thought about taking the approach that after 40 years I don't really know anything. But the more I thought about it I realized I know an awful lot. Like I've talked about here before it's my experiences that have taught me so much.

I have screwed up and failed so many times you might wonder how I am even still here after I share some stories from the last 40 years. And that's what I am going to do. I have some stories I want to share and I believe through my experiences you will be entertained and educated.

This episode contains four stories - one from each decade I've been here.

Feedback, Shoutouts, and News (1:25) Changes to Google Workspace storage

https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2021/04/google-has-announced-that-its-unlimited.html
https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2021/04/changes-to-google-workspace-storage.html

EdTech Thought and Recommendation (10:00) 10 Ways to Harness the Power of the Chat Function

1. Chat me.
1. Thank students and acknowledge their chats.
1. Prepare prompts.
1. Monitor the chat.
1. Download chat as an artifact.

Featured Content (21:15) Nathan Nagele - a husband, father, and teacher. Nate is currently a middle school technology education teacher in the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) system. Nate has been teaching since 2009 and has served as a teacher, educational technology coordinator, department chair, and mentor.

He loves teaching students and teachers about technology and how to use educational technology to get the most out of their classroom experience.

Connect with Nate - http://nathannagele.com/

In this conversation, Nate and I talk about what we've each learned over the last year and we reflect on what we would do differently.

House of EdTech VIP (48:55) Tim Cavey - Tim is an 8th-grade educator and vice-principal in Vancouver, BC, Canada. In 2019, he completed a Master’s of Educational Leadership degree through Vancouver Island University, and the 2020-2021 school year was his 20th in education.
My MEdL program re-invigorated his passion for education. His favorite education topics include the 5Cs, design thinking, growth mindset, inquiry, PBL, visible learning, and strategic uses of technology in education. Tim's Master’s thesis focused on the tremendous power of asynchronous professional development media, inspired in part by his podcast, Teachers on Fire.
On the Teachers on Fire podcast, Tim profiles agents of growth and transformation in K-12 education. He chats with inspiring educators to bring you their highs and lows, passions and goals, and the voices and influences that are shaping their thinking and inspiring their practice. In the fall of 2020, Tim began streaming these conversations on the Teachers on Fire YouTube channel as well.
He launched the podcast in March of 2018 without knowing much about the technical side of podcasting. Growth has been steady, and the reach of the show continues to build month after month. As he continues to learn, improve, and connect with other educators, he has enjoyed playing a part in professional learning across North America and the world.
https://teachersonfire.net/

EdTech Thought (4:39) The Weight of Repetitive Tasks by Seth Godin

My thought in this episode is inspired and based on the blog above.

Featured Content (9:29) Welcome to the 2021 House of #EdTech Final Four. This year's episode and event aren't as elaborate as 2020 but I did put a fun spin on the content as I share four education technology tools/tips for your students but I also share four for you!

Think of it like the NCAA tournament and the NIT together.

Creativity
- Students - Book Creator - https://bookcreator.com
- You - Social Media - IG, T, TT
Communication
- Students - Leverage Your LMS
- You - Talking Points - https://talkingpts.org/
Collaboration
- Students - Wakelet - https://wakelet.com
- You - Skilled Space - https://skilled.space
Critical Thinking
- Students - Blooket - https://www.blooket.com/
- You - Podcast Listening

House of #EdTech VIP (35:10) Tim Belmont - @tbelmontedu

Tim is all about EdTech, Language Arts, and he is an ISTE & Google Certified Educator.

Feedback & Shoutouts (1:32) * Knock Knock Who's There? - Thanks for checking out the podcast! * The Pod Journal - Planning your podcast episodes can be overwhelming. Staying organized will save you time and energy. The Pod Planner will help you organize your ideas, reflection, and podcast planning goals in one place. The Pod Journal will take you through 100 episodes of your podcast!

EdTech Thought (12:53) * Don't Be Boring! Yes, it's that simple.

EdTech Recommendation (22:05) * MyInstants.com - Proceed with caution with this soundboard tool. Use it in your classroom and virtual or hybrid in your Meet and Zoom calls.

Featured Content (23:13) AJ Bianco and I had a conversation about the last year and what we've learned both as a classroom teacher from my POV and from his vantage point as an administrator.

Connect with AJ:

@AJBianco
ReflectEDPodcast.com

House of #EdTech VIP (49:20) Cheri Dotterer - Cheri is an international dysgraphia consultant, author, and speaker who trains child development professionals to recognize invisible learning disabilities to help students overcome trauma and shame associated with their disability and rewrite their story through grace. She is the author of Amazon Bestseller’s book Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect is an occupational therapist for 25 years with a private practice in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Alvernia and Misericordia Universities and has been an adjunct and guest lecturer. Cheri and her husband of 30 years have two adult children.

She encourages you to embark on a journey to rewrite the story of today’s children. Look into their future today through research, professional and personal development.

Connect with Cheri Dotterer

https://www.cheridotterer.com/
https://twitter.com/cheridotterer

Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect: Adaptive teaching techniques to unlock a child’s dysgraphia for the classroom and at home

Feedback & Shoutouts (1:34) * Knock Knock Who's There? - A new podcast hosted created by my oldest son and me. * The Pod Journal - Planning your podcast episodes can be overwhelming. Staying organized will save you time and energy. The Pod Planner will help you organize your ideas, reflection, and podcast planning goals in one place. The Pod Journal will take you through 100 episodes of your podcast!

EdTech Thought (8:37) * A Little Bit More on Clubhouse + Mondays/Fridays - PodcastPD 7-7:30 AM EST - Monday - The Drive In - Friday - Weekend Week in Review + Tuesdays - Club House of #EdTech 10-11 PM EST + Thursdays - EdCamp Clubhouse 7 PM EST - Lisa Dabbs, Bonnie Nieves, Rachelle Dene Poth, Tisha Poncio, Stacey Lindes, and AJ Bianco

EdTech Recommendation (14:17) * Word Counter - Knowing the word count of a text can be important. For example, if an author has to write a minimum or maximum amount of words for an article, essay, report, story, book, paper, you name it. WordCounter will help to make sure its word count reaches a specific requirement or stays within a certain limit. * Text Giraffe - FREE LOGO MAKER! Customize your own free logo, use the logo designer for anything you want! Wide variety of logos to choose from. * WordMark.It - Did you ever find yourself going through a list of fonts, in a drop-down menu, trying to find the right font? Only to find out that the font doesn't even look good with your text? * Talking Points- Communicate with families in their home languages to build strong partnerships all year long. Join the millions of teachers and parents who already use TalkingPoints.

Featured Content (23:13) 4 Cs - Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking

1 - We Must Foster Creativity
2 Communication Is Key
3 Foster a Success Through Collaboration
4 Inspire Critical Thinking with Education Technology

Find a creative way to communicate to me you listened to this episode and understand what I've shared so we can collaborate and put some critical thought into how we can both get better at this thing we do.

House of #EdTech VIP (37:25) Melissa Aveling - Australian secondary Mathematics teacher for over 10 tears. Mel has taught in her home country of Australia, Taiwan, and she currently teaches in Columbia at an IB school. She loves traveling, hiking, photography, waterfalls, and tennis.

She's active in Global GEG and she frequents many of the places I speak live which I greatly appreciate.

EdTech Recommendation (4:00) Kumospace.com

Free immersive video chat built for groups
Say goodbye to boring video calls. Get started in 10 seconds.
Used by teams @ Google, Facebook, NASA and more!
Break free from breakout rooms
Spatial audio enables multiple simultaneous conversations in the same space. Just like IRL.
Customize your space
Rich illustrations, interactive apps, and customizable environments delight guests and sponsors alike.

Featured Content (10:35) What is Clubhouse?

Clubhouse is an invite-only audio platform -- iOS only as of Feb. 2021 -- where users can start conversations, listen in to conversations, and network. When you open the app you’ll find one spot to search for users or clubs (which are like affinity groups) you’d like to follow, and a calendar of upcoming events based on the interests you selected when you first signed up. You can see what rooms other people are a part of, jump around to listen in, and raise your hand if you want to be invited up to the stage.

What is the value of Clubhouse for Educators?

How I am using Clubhouse?

I have spent the last month mostly lurking
I have started to host rooms - One of my first was literally called, Talking EdTech while Waiting for Tacos
I am exploring my interests
I am getting the opportunity to listen to conversations and engage in conversations that I wouldn't normally get the chance to jump into.
It's like a 24-hour per day conference and really resembles EdCamp. Anyone can start a conversation and you can leave a conversation at any time.
Yeah, this might be trendy but I don't think I've ever led you astray, and I promise that you will get value.

Clubhouse Tips for Teachers

If you can get an invite from someone GET IT! Why Not?
Listen
Explore ALL your interests
Connect and follow people who are interesting to you
Get involved and raise your hand
Start a conversation

How are others using Clubhouse?

Tisha Poncio
Bonnie Nieves
Don Sturm
Eric Guise
Lisa Dabbs

Final Thoughts

Of course, with any social media platform, success will come down to the quality of content. For people like you and me, the conversation needs to be practical and useful. Clubhouse is in its early days, and it remains to be seen what ‘quality’ looks like on this platform. Still, there certainly seems to be an opportunity to democratize discussions around education — at least until the same old voices grab all the eartime.

Resources

How Educators are Using the Exclusive Social Media App Clubhouse - EdSurge; Monica Burns, ClassTechTips.com

House of EdTech VIP (56:23) * Trish Hinchman * Technology Integration Specialist • Google Certified Trainer • Adjunct Professor in Ed Tech • Presenter • Learner • Wife and Mom of 2

How do we get rid of the fence that obstructs the view of progress in education?

Feedback and Shoutouts (1:24) * Sunsetting the Google Teacher Podcast * Recent Conference Livestreams + ISTE 2020 + FETC 2021 + TCEA 2021 * Knock Knock Who's There? Podcast with my son!

EdTech Thought (14:26) Determined - having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

EdTech Recommendation (18:15) Mike Brilla called in a great recommendation!

Miro - The online collaborative whiteboard platform to bring teams together, anytime, anywhere.

Featured Content (29:18) FETC took place January 26-29, 2021. The 2021 version of the conference was offered 100% virtual and 100% free to attendees. I gained admission as a media member though I did apply to present earlier in 2020 when it was announced that the conference would be virtual.

During my night two live stream, I spoke with Alex Podchaski and we had a great conversation around equity and technology.

We addressed the question, "How do we get rid of the fence?" This question goes beyond equal vs equitable and we explore the real problem - the fence.

Just Give It A Try (01:01:12) Quizlet’s Integration With TikTok Lets Education Creators Add Study Sets, Flashcards

Episode 149 - TikTok for Educators

House of #EdTech VIP (01:06:15) Lancy Collins - As a Technology Coach for the Homer, NY SD, Lancy wants to share her experiences, thoughts, and reflections on all the amazing things our educators and students do.

Connect with Lancy on Twitter
Checkout her website

Do we still need edtech coaches? Are edtech coaches respected?

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Listeners share the #edtech they loved in 2020. Co-hosted by Derek Larson.

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Katie McNamara shares insight into her many roles as a passionate school librarian.

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ISTE 2020 is here and the conference runs from 11/30-12/5/2020.

Each day of the conference I am live streaming at 10 PM EST via https://chrisnesi.com/live

This BONUS episode was recorded on Saturday, December 5, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with and we discussed the following topics:

Sharo Dickerson
Podcasting and Content Creation with AJ Bianco - Co-Host of PodcastPD, Host of ReflectED
Katie Fielding, Daniel Nemerow - Co-Hosts of ITC's for All

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This BONUS episode was recorded on Friday, December 4, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with and we discussed the following topics:

Podcasting and Content Creation with AJ Bianco - Co-Host of PodcastPD, Host of ReflectED
Dynos.io with founder Pramod Vadrevu

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This BONUS episode was recorded on Thursday, December 3, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with and we discussed the following topics:

Winning ISTE, Taking Community Notes with Stephanie Howell
Conference Swag and the Ditch Summit with Matt Miller

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This BONUS episode was recorded on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with and we discussed the following topics:

"What is a Poster Session?" with Batsheva Frankel
Catching up with Edupodcaster and Tech Coach Scott Nunes
Kind Heart Jr. & Global Youth Media with Donna Guerin

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This BONUS episode was recorded on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with:

The main topic was AR & VR in education.

Thank you to the following people who appeared:

Jaime Donally - https://www.arvrinedu.com/
Rachelle Dene Poth - Website

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This BONUS episode was recorded on Monday, November 30, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with:

The main topic was AR & VR in education.

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Jesse Lubinsky
- Co-Author, The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming
- Co-Host, Partial Credit Podcast
Dr. Dan Kreiness
- Host, Leader of Learning Podcast
Jennifer Bond

The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming

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This BONUS episode was recorded on Sunday, November 29, 2020. I was joined on-air by the following people who you should connect with:

Nate Ridgeway
Batsheva Frankel
Dr. Quentin Jerome Lee
Brandie Wright

Quentin and Brandie were featured speakers in the opening video for ISTE 2020.

Feedback, Shoutouts, and Links * Dan Gallagher shared some of his experience with Digital Citizenship. Derek Larson talked about DigCit in episode 167.

#EdTech Thought I participated in the November edition of #PassTheScopeEdu and this month's topic was #RestUpTeachUp. In this segment, I talk about the need for sleep and resting and recharging as an educator and how that can't be overlooked.

#EdTech Recommendation Whiteboard.chat is an awesome and free virtual, web-based whiteboard. I think it's better than Google Jamboard!

FREE to use
Connect up to 100 people per board
Export boards to PDF
Connect multiple people and devices to the same board
Easily observe and coach multiple people on individual boards

Featured Content Earlier in November, I had the opportunity to provide some afterschool PD to teachers in my district and I created a session about strategies to engage students in virtual learning. Some of the strategies include:

Keep It Simple
Use Music and Sound
Ensure the Privacy of Your Students
Empower Your Students
Create Breakout Rooms Ahead of Time

Resources Mentioned: * Using Yoga to provide breaks - Find short 2-5 minute Yoga videos.

FREE to use
Connect up to 100 people per board
Export boards to PDF
Connect multiple people and devices to the same board
Easily observe and coach multiple people on individual boards

House of #EdTech VIP Liz Sheridan - Proud Rutgers graduate who initially hoped to get into publishing but then considered a career in education. She teaches English at my school and she's a phenomenal educator who is respected by her students and her colleagues. She loves literature and being around reading and she figured that teaching would be a way to help other people access that love, whether they already liked reading or not. Liz is a former teacher of the year and is regularly nominated in our building.

Most recently, she received the 2020 Yale Educator Award along with 6 other teachers and 24 counselors who were recognized as outstanding educators from around the world who have supported and inspired their students to achieve at high levels.

Connect with Liz Sheridan:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsSheridanNB

Derek Larson explains and discusses the value of digital citizenship. SUPPORT THE SHOW **** * Become an Awesome Supporter! * Buy Me A Coffee!

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Jared Covili has been an educational technology trainer at Utah Education Network in Salt Lake City, Utah for over a decade. He specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as Google learning tools, geospatial learning, social media, and digital devices.

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Derek Larson fills in and asks, "What if we wrote a gratitude letter to one of our colleagues?"

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Derek Larson fills in for the first of six episodes and talks about being excellent to each other with #edtech.

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Bonus episode summarizing new Google for Education features (Fall 2020).

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Google Meet and Flipgrid Updates for Fall 2020.

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2019-2020 is OVER! Now SLOW DOWN!

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In May 2020 I was a guest on Home Gadget Geeks for the third time!

Host and friend Jim Collison and I discussed some of the ways “Shelter in Place” orders has and is changing the landscape of EdTech today.

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I live-streamed this episode to show how easy it is to live stream!

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An AMA led by Chandler Ragsdale.

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Flipgrid, Book Creator, EdPuzzle, & YouTube Live are the last four standing after you voted throughout the month of March 2020.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:23) Intro * (5:21) House of #EdTech Thought - Spring 2020 Update * (12:24) Featured Content - 2020 #HOETFinalFour * (32:24) House of #EdTech VIP - Jeremy Hyler & Ms. Steph Teacher

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Remote, Distance, Virtual, You Pick!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:17) Intro * (4:14) House of #EdTech Thought - Teaching in Spring 2020 * (10:03) Featured Content - Virtual Teaching Tools

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The road to the 2020 #EdTech Final Four begins here!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:25) Intro * (5:54) House of #EdTech Recommendation - * (11:05) Featured Content - Road to the 2020 #EdTech Final Four * (21:03) Just Give It A Try - John Kerrigan & Ryan Gutsch share their tales!

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When it comes to mobile apps, there’s a diverse range of software that falls under the umbrella of education.

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Creativity is lacking in many classrooms. Let's change that!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:28) Intro * (4:20) House of #EdTech Thought - The Science of Well Being * (9:33) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Oodlü * (11:52) Featured Content - Boost Creativity * (24:56) Just Give It A Try - Dennis Dawson Shares Zipgrade

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TikTok is a social media platform you need to seriously give consideration to!

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This is an episode of Don Wettrick's StartEd Up podcast. The title of the episode is, Why I Hate TikTok Pt2 w/ Jamal Crook. This was a follow-up to an episode titled, While I'm really uncomfortable with #TicTok as a parent and teacher.

I want you to hear all the perspectives on things you're learning about. Episode 149 of the House of #EdTech is pro-TikTok. At this time, Don and I have opposing views and have had dramatically different experiences with TikTok.

After listening to both episodes I would love to know what you think about TikTok in Education and the value to teachers and students.

For more StartEd Up click here.

2020 hasn't been written. Here are some things you should be aware of and even try here in 2020!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:23) Intro * (3:02) House of #EdTech Thought - EdTech Rewind: The Tech of 2009 * (14:13) Featured Content - Tech to Try in 2020 * (21:12) House of #EdTech VIP - Weed Your Feed!

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27 edtech recommendations to end 2019. So many listener submissions!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:25) Intro * (3:07) House of #EdTech Thought - TikTok for Education * (9:44) Featured Content - Note Taking App Recommendations

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A Thanksgiving message.

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Students struggling to understand and remember what they’ve read — whether or not they have learning disabilities — can use these great tools to hear, map, annotate, and see their books, stories, and other assignments in new ways.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:26) Intro * (5:58) House of #EdTech Thought - Future Ready v Now Ready Follow Up * (11:12) Featured Content - Tech Tools for Improved Reading Comprehension * (23:13) House of #EdTech VIP - Lindsey Pietrocola

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Yes, I said it. It's time to forget Future Ready.

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SEGMENTS * (1:31) Intro * (8:30) Featured Content - Forget #FutureReady * (19:50) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Kristi Adams - via the FB Group - Podcast recommendations for high school students. * (20:40) Just Give It A Try - Kelley Schemmel - Digital Breakouts! * (27:03) House of #EdTech VIP - Trevor Bryan

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What does a teacher need to consider if they want to use digital escape rooms with their students?

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:30) Intro * (6:01) Featured Content - Digital Escape Rooms with Mandi Tolen * (23:47) House of #EdTech Recommendation - StreamYard.com * (28:56) Just Give It A Try - Jennifer Conti Talks Adobe Spark and Padlet * (32:04) House of #EdTech VIP - Kali Ervin

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Start your school's podcast. The episode is inspired by a listener email from Louis Grondin (Montreal, CN).

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SEGMENTS * (1:24) Intro * (3:17) House of #EdTech Thought - Let's Connect! * (6:20) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Weebly * (8:49) Featured Content - Start Your School's Podcast * (21:49) House of #EdTech VIP - Amy Cuenca

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Catchbox is the World's First Soft Throwable Microphone. In this episode, I provide my honest review after having access to their Pro unit for a month.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:26) Intro * (6:58) House of #EdTech Thought - Take Time For Yourself * (11:16) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Notion * (15:27) Featured Content - My Catchbox Review * (26:52) House of #EdTech VIPodcast - 1619 Podcast

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I'm using digital portfolios for the first time in my classroom!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:20) Intro * (5:29) Featured Content - Digital Portfolios in my Classroom * (17:44) House of #EdTech Thought/Recommendation - Email Tips and Tricks * (25:00) House of #EdTech VIP - Laurie Guyon

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Getting obsessed with new gadgets and tech is too easy, and our world of education is not immune.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:24) Intro - 2019 HOET Smackdown is coming! * (4:04) House of #EdTech Thought - Someone Moved My Cheese! * (10:35) House of #EdTech Recommendation - WritingHouse.org * (12:17) Featured Content - Are you #edtech obsessed? * (17:58) House of #EdTech VIP - Pam Hubler

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My wife, Kate Nesi, joins the 5-Timer club and she's back to talk about how she balances #edtech in her HS library and doesn't give in to fads and trends in education.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:28) Intro * (3:21) House of #EdTech Thought - Recycle! * (8:21) House of #EdTech Recommendation - https://www.freepikcompany.com * (11:42) Featured Content - Kate Nesi * (48:20) House of #EdTech VIP - Rachel Bath

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My 2nd-grade son, Miles, started his own podcast! He has launched The Vacuum Podcast with Miles!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:15) Intro * (8:41) House of #EdTech Thought - Saturday v. Sunday * (30:21) House of #EdTech Recommendations - Hover.com & ClassTag * (35:33) Just Give It A Try - Khaled Al-ankar * (12:02) Featured Content - Miles has launched his podcast! * (42:21) House of #EdTech VIP - Larry Zuares

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ISTE 2019 was my 2nd and most fun! Listen in for reasons why!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:27) Intro * (11:42) House of #EdTech Thought - Bad Advice * (16:16) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Invitations to Learn Podcast * (33:01) Featured Content - My ISTE 2019 Experience and Select Conversations * (01:04:00) Just Give It A Try - Ron Nober

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Summer Vacation is here and I'm enjoying some time with family. Listen for a brand new episode on July 21, 2019.

For now, let's revisit a great conversation from November 2016.

Angela Cleveland and Saqi Mehta, founders of ReigningIt are joined by my former Rutgers student Sierra Gratale for a round-table discussion about creating a #STEM dialogue inclusive of every woman.

Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: SummerPD.com - Use Promo code: HOUSEOFEDTECH Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete show notes: http://chrisnesi.com/74 SEGMENTS (1:34) Intro (5:30) Featured Content - ReigningIt - Closing the gender gap in STEM. (48:05) House of #EdTech VIP - Chrissy Romano FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Grab a great book to take your teaching to the next level this Summer (or anytime)!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:40) Intro * (8:08) House of #EdTech Thought - Get Out of Your Bubble * (10:30) Featured Content - Reading Recommendations for Progressive Educators * (23:00) House of #EdTech Recommendation - PDF Candy * (24:27) Just Give It A Try - Bryon Carpenter * (28:55) House of #EdTech VIP - Happy Father's Day!

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Stephanie Howell is a long-time listener of the podcast and she recently had the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to Australia for another installment of the Google Certified Innovator program.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:40) Intro * (4:30) House of #EdTech Thought - Stay Strong! * (6:20) Featured Content - Stephanie Howell, Google Innovator * (41:57) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Groovy Grader * (44:21) Just Give It A Try - Infographics about students * (48:32) House of #EdTech VIP - Kyle Kesselring

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Starting a Podcast doesn't have to break the bank and Summer is a great time to start!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:50) Intro * (6:38) House of #EdTech Thought - Relationships * (9:37) Featured Content - Start a podcast this Summer! * (44:10) Just Give It A Try - Bryon Carpenter shares win/fail * (48:25) House of #EdTech VIP - Amy De Friese

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Be not afraid! Education technology is not something to be feared.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:34) Intro * (6:10) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Re-using Google Forms Quizzes * (9:51) Featured Content - Do Not Fear EdTech * (24:04) House of #EdTech VIP - Dr. Lance McClard

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I share insight on a recent lesson and activity I designed using multiple apps for creative purposes!

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* SEGMENTS * * Intro * House of #EdTech Recommendation - IMCreator.com * Featured Content - Reflecting on a recent lesson in my social studies classroom * Just Give It A Try - Mr. G & Lori Woods

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The OG #edtech tool tournament is back! It's Year SIX! Enjoy...

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* SEGMENTS * (1:37) Intro * (13:09) House of #EdTech Thought - Do We Need Gurus and Experts? * (17:22) Featured Content - It's March Madness time! * (29:09) Just Give It A Try - Dan Gallagher shares! * (33:57) House of #EdTech VIP - Courtney Watson*

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In June 2018 I had the honor of appearing on the Teaching, Learning, Leading K12 Podcast hosted by Steve Miletto!

Enjoy! If you enjoy the show you should consider subscribing.

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Chris and I talk about why some people have tech phobias or believe that they can't do tech in the classroom. We also discuss how tech can best serve the classroom teacher as well as the obstacles that many teachers face in using technology for learning.

Chris is definitely a podcaster. We spent some time reflecting on the House of #EdTech and the education podcasting network.

I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Chris. There is so much to learn and think about.

Thanks for listening and I hope that you will share this episode with your friends, colleagues, and family.

Enjoy!

Listener, Kate Defuniak, asked about Flipgrid as an assessment tool.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:40) Intro * (11:03) House of #EdTech Thought - Will Technology Transform Education for the Better? * (23:18) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Google Cast for Education * (28:39) Featured Content - Flipgrid for Assessment * (39:29) House of #EdTech VIP - Sarah Matthews

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Free alternatives to the expensive Adobe Creative Cloud for Teachers and Students.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:47) Intro * (6:50) House of #EdTech Thought - What EdTech should NOT be used for? * (13:37) House of #EdTech Recommendation - ThisPersonDoesNotExist.com * (17:09) Featured Content - Adobe Creative Cloud Alternatives for Education. * (31:24) House of #EdTech VIP - Christina Fox

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I share my Donors Choose Story for Podcasting in Class!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:38) Intro * (3:33) House of #EdTech Continuation - NEW SEGMENT! More Chrome Extensions * (11:24) House of #EdTech Recommendation - PicMonkey * (14:08) Featured Content - My DonorsChoose.org Podcasting Success! * (32:06) House of #EdTech VIP - Leigh Woznick

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Chrome Extensions. They can make things easier, more accessible, more visible, & more convenient. There are dozens of potential benefits to you in your classroom and school.

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* SEGMENTS * (1:40) Intro * (4:09) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Random Trivia Generator * (5:35) Featured Content - Chrome Extensions for Educators 2019 * (27:18) House of #EdTech VIP - Danita Cobble*

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Are you an edtech coach that's wondered if you're reaching enough teachers and students? Communicating enough with admin? Sometimes these questions are self-imposed, but sometimes the questions come from other people.

You might also wonder if you are having an impact ... even when you are NOT with that teacher you coached? I'm going to share some tips and advice to reaffirm your place as an edtech coach.

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SEGMENTS * (1:42) Intro * (5:21) Featured Content - Make An Impact * (13:51) House of #EdTech Thought - One Ideal 2019 * (17:08) House of #EdTech Recommendation - StrawPoll.me * (18:14) House of #EdTech VIP - Kammas Kersch

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It's the most wonderful time for a Smackdown! House of #EdTech 124 marks the completion of five years of the podcast and brings you the 5th installment of the annual Smackdown!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:40) Intro * (4:32) Featured Content - 2018 Smackdown! For complete list and links visit the show notes link above! * (45:32) House of #EdTech Thought - Connect with my student teacher, Luke Wiley * (49:38) House of #EdTech VIP - Thank you for listening!

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Many teaching methods and resources that use technology effectively engage students and build their skills, but many of us hit roadblocks when actually using technology in the classroom. Consider the 10 ways discussed in this episode to easily add technology to your classroom today! Support for this episode comes from: * My Awesome Supporters! Become a Patron today!

Complete show notes SEGMENTS * (1:39) Intro * (5:21) House of #EdTech Thought - Guts and Heart * (9:33) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Link Expander * (11:29) Featured Content - 10 Easy Ways to Use Tech in Your Classroom * (25:30) House of #EdTech VIP - Ron Nober

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Dr. Sam Fecich is the author of #EDUMagic and a professor at Grove City College (PA), works with pre-service teachers in the area educational technology.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:40) Intro * (8:08) House of #EdTech Thought - The Digital Divide is Being Flipped - by Seth Godin * (10:20) Featured Content - Dr. Sam Fecich on working with pre-service teachers and teaching #edtech * (48:18) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Guess the Code - for iOS * (50:57) House of #EdTech VIP - Shari Dawson

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I recently went to Harvard to moderate a panel on podcasts in K12 education.

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Complete show notes - https://chrisnesi.com/121 SEGMENTS * (1:35) Intro * (7:37) Featured Content - Sound Education Conference Recap! * (24:03) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Google dot NEW! * (25:10) House of #EdTech VIP - Mandy Froehlich

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Podcasts in education can be powerful but how do we get there? In this episode, I share my International Podcast Day presentation.

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(1:35) Intro
(7:40) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Google Slides Closed Captioning
(13:15) Featured Content - The Power of Podcasts in Education
(1:06:49) House of #EdTech VIP - Jancey Clark

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Video allows us as teachers to connect with students in a different way.

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Complete show notes - https://chrisnesi.com/119 <<< * SEGMENTS * * (1:39) Intro * (12:12) House of #EdTech Thought - EdTech FOMO * (16:20) House of #EdTech Recommendation - EasyChalk * (19:30) Featured Content - How To Make Great Instructional Videos * (28:25) House of #EdTech VIP - Abby Carlson

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Dr. Robert Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:47) Intro - New Giveaway courtesy of MEAD! * (5:15) Featured Content - Dr. Robert Dillon shares insight into physical and digital learning spaces. * (34:23) House of #EdTech Thought - Be Genuine and Authentic * (39:13) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Partial Credit * (42:08) House of #EdTech VIP - Monica Spillman

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My son, Miles, who is entering 1st-grade talks education and technology.

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SEGMENTS * (1:36) Intro * (6:35) House of #EdTech Thought - EdTech Tips for New School Year * (12:40) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Yo Teach! * (15:45) Featured Content - Miles takes over the HOET! * (34:04) House of #EdTech VIP - Dr. Todd Schmidt

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When you implement technology in your classroom your goal should be to push students to go beyond fact memorization and embrace a conceptual understanding of the material.

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SEGMENTS * (1:38) Intro * (10:06) House of #EdTech Thought - Are You Still Collecting Cell Phone? * (13:34) Featured Content - Inspire Critical Thinking with #EdTech * (20:22) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Socrative * (22:10) House of #EdTech VIP - Melanie Holroyd

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Creativity. We can't be 'on it' all the time – Here are 10 ways to get your juices flowing!

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Do you struggle with impostor syndrome? I do.

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SEGMENTS * (1:37) Intro * (11:00) House of #EdTech Recommendation - THREE awesome recommendations! * (18:45) Featured Content - I explore some personal motivation and express a little frustration about my pursuit of more in education. This is a positive take. * (27:00) House of #EdTech VIP - Robin Limpert

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Social media is often debated by Katelyn and I and we've finally recorded one of these conversations!

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* SEGMENTS * (1:28) Intro * (5:42) Featured Content - Kate and I debate social media! * (01:03:39) Vacation Excerpt * (01:18:00) House of #EdTech VIP - Kimberly Wassmuth*

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It's ISTE 2018 time. Here's my #NotAtISTE18 Keynote. This episode was born out of an idea I had in December 2017 and I proudly present my first keynote!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:37) Intro * (4:45) Featured Content - #NotAtISTE18 Keynote Address * (20:30) House of #EdTech VIP - Happy Father's Day Dads of EdTech!

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Summer is a great time to get ahead on your edtech professional development!

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SEGMENTS * (1:43) Intro * (6:33) House of #EdTech Thought - * (11:45) House of #EdTech Recommendation - * (14:11) Featured Content - Grow Your #EdTech Skills During Summer * (13:10) House of #EdTech VIP - Sarah Hickle

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We're crossing over with the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:30) Intro - HOET and GTT Crossover! * (6:21) Featured Content - Matt Miller and Kasey Bell from the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast join me for a very Google conversation! * (40:52) House of #EdTech Thought - Making the Most of PD * (45:23) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Getting Virtual with Google * (47:07) House of #EdTech VIP - Mandi Bush

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Cade Somers and Michelle Shelton host Across the Hall which is a podcast created mainly for English teachers who want to know how to use various tech resources and strategies in their classrooms but need some specific ideas geared toward the ELA curriculum. Support for this episode comes from: * My Awesome Supporters! Become a Patron today!

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SEGMENTS * (2:00) Intro * (51:20) House of #EdTech Thought - The Power of Genius Hour * (01:05:00) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Replacements for TodaysMeet * (6:06) Featured Content - Cade Somers and Michelle Shelton from the Across the Hall Podcast * (01:02:37) House of #EdTech VIP - Jessica Lemmo

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My Dad, John Nesi, first appeared on episode 100 of the podcast and so many of you reached out with your compliments about our conversation so I decided to bring him back into the studio for another education conversation.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:43) Intro * (4:48) House of #EdTech Thought - My Alexa Skill! * (9:53) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Replacing Voxer + Telegram + Connect: @chrisnesi + https://t.me/chrisnesi * (16:44) Featured Content - The Return of John Nesi * (49:33) House of #EdTech VIP - Keira Scussa, Asst. Superintendent - C&I, New Brunswick (NJ) Public Schools

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March Madness is over! Here are the #HOETFINAL4 tools that made the cut based on your votes!

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SEGMENTS * (1:23) Intro * (8:00) House of #EdTech Thought - the Cost of Free * (12:32) Featured Content - 2018 House of #EdTech Final Four * (26:05) House of #EdTech VIPs - Nick Johnson and Eric Guise from the GotTechED Podcast

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I attended #UCET18 and Derek Larson and Lynn Smargis talk about conferences.

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* SEGMENTS * (1:30) Intro * (5:40) House of #EdTech Thought - The Value of #EdTech in 2018 * (10:52) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Must Use Technology of 2018 * (20:55) Featured Content - Hosting a Conference * (46:47) House of #EdTech VIP - Dani Sloan*

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March is all about #TryPod! Let's talk about the podcasts we LOVE!

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:45) Intro * (7:45) House of #EdTech Thought - Let's Make HoET Better! * (11:55) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Chrome Music Lab * (14:45) Featured Content - #TryPod * (25:40) House of #EdTech VIP - JP Prezzavento

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Richard Byrne best known for the website and blog, FreeTech4Teachers.com talks about how to protect your online content.

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SEGMENTS * (1:10) Intro * (6:14) House of #EdTech Thought - Maker Spaces vs. Libraries * (9:22) House of #EdTech Recommendation - An Oldie But A Goodie! * (12:07) Featured Content - Richard Byrne provides insight into protecting our intellectual property * (48:39) House of #EdTech VIP - Emily Oates, Univ. of Minnesota

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Lindsy Stumpenhorst leverages Instagram as an elementary school principal. You should too!

I need to give a HUGE thank you to AJ Bianco for filling in for me this episode! I've been under the weather and my voice just hasn't been good enough to record anything and luckily I recorded my conversation with Lindsy in advance of the rest of the episode.

All the content in this episode outside of my conversation with Lindsy Stumpenhorst is all from the mind of AJ Bianco and I hope you show him some love and share feedback with him or for him that I can include in a future episode.

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SEGMENTS * (1:25) Intro - AJ Bianco in the power chair! * (3:00) House of #EdTech Thought - Thank You, Risk Takers * (5:05) House of #EdTech Recommendation - time.graphics * (6:45) Featured Content - Lindsy Stumpenhorst * (34:00) House of #EdTech VIP - Jodi Pierpoint

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Joseph Dziuba is a passionate 4th-year educator certified in mathematics (K-12) who works diligently to meet the needs of each individual that crosses his path.

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* SEGMENTS * * (1:15) Intro * (5:27) House of #EdTech Thought - Developing Rapport and a Supportive Climate in Your Classroom * (11:05) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Desmos * (15:50) Featured Content - Joe Dziuba * (45:48) House of #EdTech VIP - Eric Curts

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Let's talk #OneWord 2018 and more!

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SEGMENTS * (1:20) Intro - Happy New Year! * (8:45) House of #EdTech Thought - New Year, New Nesi! * (14:20) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Certify'em * (16:07) Featured Content - #OneWord 2018 * (29:40) House of #EdTech VIP - Christopher Harris

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John Nesi is the greatest influencer for me as a man and educator.

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SEGMENTS * (1:16) Intro * (3:45) House of #EdTech Thought - Balancing Career and Family * (13:16) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Call Your Loved Ones * (14:56) Featured Content - John Nesi, My Father * (47:10) House of #EdTech VIPs - My Mom, Karen, my Wife, Katelyn, and my two sons, Miles and Colton

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This year's smackdown features over 42 of your favorite tech tools, tips, apps, websites for both professional and personal use. Support for this episode comes from: * My Awesome Supporters! Become a Patron today!

Complete show notes http://chrisnesi.com/99 SEGMENTS * (2:16) Intro * (4:26) Featured Content - 2017 Smackdown * (55:48) House of #EdTech VIP - YOU! Thanks for listening!

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How-to Podcast mini-series! Let's dive into the HOW! This episode is part 3 of 3 and accompanies episodes 96 and 97.

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* SEGMENTS * (1:57) Intro * (4:39) Featured Content - How to Create a Podcast 1. Press Record 2. Edit 3. Export file as an MP3 4. Tag your MP3 5. Upload to your media host 6. Schedule your Podcast’s release date 7. Publish 8. Submit your Podcast to the directories * (51:57) House of #EdTech VIP - Adam Clark, host of HeroED Podcast*

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Let's continue the mini-series on How to Podcast (Part 2 of 3) and add on to episode 96 as we talk about what to podcast about and the equipment to create with.

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At long last, I am finally talking about How to Podcast! This is part one of a three-part series where provide my insight on how to start podcasting. However, as Simon Sinek points out, we need to start with why. Support for this episode comes from: My Awesome Supporters! Become a Patron today! Complete show notes http://chrisnesi.com/96 SEGMENTS * (1:15) Intro * (7:12) House of #EdTech Thought - Making the Tough Choices * (23:48) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Podcasting NON-recommendations * (11:21) Featured Content - Why YOU Should Podcast * (26:35) House of #EdTech VIP - Ryan Mitchell

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Dr. Monica Burns, from ClassTechTips.com, provides insight on utilizing education technology when designing formative assessment.

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Complete show notes >>> http://chrisnesi.com/95 SEGMENTS * (1:20) Intro * (5:40) House of #EdTech Thought - What would you do if...? * (9:00) House of #EdTech Recommendation - The Noun Project is now integrated with Google Docs and Sheets * (11:10) Featured Content - Dr. Monica Burns talks #edtech and formative assessment * (53:10) House of #EdTech VIP - Kelly Grotrian

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Katie Gardner is integrating technology into her Kindergarten ESL classroom in North Carolina.

Support for this episode comes from: My Awesome Supporters! Become a Patron today! Complete show notes: http://chrisnesi.com/94 SEGMENTS * (1:15) Intro * (4:42) House of #EdTech Thought - Getting Educators to Change Their Minds and Try something NEW! * (8:19) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Screencasting - inspired by Richard Byrne's Free Tech 4 Teachers website * (13:53) Featured Content - Katie Gardner * (35:17) House of #EdTech VIP - Tami Jimenez

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Krista Penrod is all about "embracing the freak out" and I share my Alabama adventure!

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Kate Nesi, my wife, has started her own podcast, the Lifelong Learning Podcast, and she shares her views on continued growth.

Support for this episode comes from: My Awesome Supporters! Become a Patron today! Complete show notes: SEGMENTS (1:20) Intro (6:00) House of #EdTech Thought - Do you have to know everything about edtech? (15:10) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Podcast Jockey (25:05) Featured Content - Kate Nesi talks life, learning, and running. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIFELONG LEARNING PODCAST (57:40) House of #EdTech VIPs - * Jeannette Bruno - VP Marlboro HS, @jeannettebruno * Lavetta Ross - VP Manalapan HS, @LSR_DrMom * Amanda Harrison, HS English Teacher, @AHEngTeach * Jessica Martin, 1st yr HS Math, @martin_math24 * Christopher Mara, HS Math, @MrMara816 * Sara Reis, HS Spanish, @MsReisWLTeacher * Matthew Sauter, HS English, @SauterMHS

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Nate Nagele shares insight into how you can utilize technology with your students when you're absent.

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Derek Larson and Jen Giffen share their experiences at ISTE 2017 in San Antonio.

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Brian Friedlander and Mike Marotta, two of New Jersey's finest education minds, lead us in a conversation centered around assistive technology. Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: My Awesome Supporters! Become a Patron today! Complete show notes: SEGMENTS (1:15) Intro - Join AJ Bianco's #10bks10wks challenge! (4:10) House of #EdTech Thought - #MakerDads (10:10) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Book Creator (13:00) Featured Content - Assistive Technology (44:44) House of #EdTech VIP - Stella Pollard FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Share Feedback: http://chrisnesi.com/feedback

"We need to stop..." from a post by Tony Sinanis

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Bruce Reicher, is a television production teacher from Northern New Jersey sharing his love of WeVideo.

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SEGMENTS

Intro - The segments are a little jumbled today. Let me know what you think!

House of #EdTech Thought - Getting Your Students to be Creative

House of #EdTech Recommendation - Kami

Featured Content - Bruce Reicher, WeVideo, Middle School

House of #EdTech VIP - Laura Gilchrist

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Not every classroom or school is fortunate enough to be 1:1, or even have enough computer labs or mobile carts to go around.

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In August 2016 I had the honor of appearing on the Home Gadget Geeks Podcast!

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Chris Nesi from http://www.chrisnesi.com/ joins Jim Collison https://twitter.com/jcollison and Mike Wieger from http://2980network.com/ for show #272 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network, part of http://thegeeksnetwork.com community.

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Feedback, Shoutouts, and Links * Tina Monteleone left a great Apple Podcasts review! + Who better to spend my weekly commute with than Chris Nesi. Chris and his #HouseofEdTech fill my mind with thought provoking ideas, great new edtech tips, and teaching strategies from amazing educators from all over our country. Chris and his commentary NEVER disappoint! Thanks Chris for #keepingitreal ✌️ * PodcastPD Podcast with Stacey Lindes, AJ Bianco and I * Tomorrow's Classrooms Today Conference

#EdTech Thought (3:50) Stay Focused and Not Be Overwhelmed by Tech * Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind the next time you’re having trouble keeping your thoughts in order: 1 - Work Within Your Brain’s Natural Schedule 2 - Reward Your Mind for Staying Focused 3 - Take Breaks (Real Breaks) 4 - Forget Multitasking 5 - Find Work That Keeps You Genuinely Engaged 6 - Practice Mindfulness 7 - Chew Gum

#EdTech Recommendation (10:57) * iLoveIMG is the simplest way to save time while working with images. iLoveIMG lets you modify images in bulk, fast! Everything you need for compressing, cropping, converting, and resizing is right here. You can even make animated GIFs in just a few clicks.

Featured Content (12:00) This episode was inspired by George Couros's blog post, "It Is Time to Move Away from the Idea of “Tech Leads”? Here are the interesting quotes I commented on:

For many people that have “technology” in their title, no matter the role, it means to other people “please come fix things in my classroom that use electricity”.
"Another concern is that when “technology” is in the title of a position that is not about IT, it almost forces you to find ways to use technology in a classroom setting, whether good or bad. Go to a conference and someone uses Kahoot in a session, and then suddenly you have Kahoot parties popping up all over your school. Is this leading to deeper learning, or simply using technology more in classrooms for the sake of justifying a position?"

Innovative Teaching and Learning Specialist is more the route we should go when it comes to crossing technology and curriculum. An ITL would assist teachers' integration of technology but more importantly, an ITL would work to improve instruction.

Obviously, I would love to be in this type of position and make an impact on students AND teachers.

So if you know someone who needs a guy like me send them my way!

Purchase George Couros's book, The Innovators Mindset. House of #EdTech VIP (17:10) JULIE DANIEL DAVIS - Julie is from Chattanooga, TN where she is a wife, mom, tech coordinator, Bama fan. Julie is the Co-mod of #TnEdChat, team member of #edcampgigcity 2015 Top 50 k-12 IT Blogger Connect with Julie Daniel Davis:

Twitter: Follow @juliedavisEDU
Website: techhelpful.blogspot.com

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The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity

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Feedback, Shoutouts, and Links * Sully Baseball Podcast * Dan Gallagher * Dan Borgoff * Stacey Lindes * Code Interactive * Chris Harris * Denis Sheeran, author of Instant Relevance: Using Today's Experience to Teach Tomorrow's Lessons * Sylwia Denko * Kathy Chow-Isaacs

#EdTech Thought Take Risks * Get out there! * Meet and engage people * Get into the places you want to be. Surround yourself with what you want to do and be. * Be a communicator. Allow yourself to be pushed and encouraged by others. * Be selfless and be a giver. * Make investments in yourself. You're worth it! * Have the guts and tenacity.

#EdTech Recommendation * Neocities - Neocities is a social network of 126,900 websites that are bringing back the lost individual creativity of the web. We offer free web hosting and tools that allow you to create your own website. * W3 Schools - W3Schools is a web developers site, with tutorials and references on web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, W3.CSS, and Bootstrap, covering most aspects of web programming.The site derives its name from the World Wide Web (W3), but is not affiliated with the W3C.W3Schools was originally created in 1998 by Refsnes Data, a Norwegian software development and consulting company.

Featured Content IGNITE STEM: With significant backing from Princeton University, Wolfram Alpha, Google Education, and more, IgniteSTEM brings together thought leaders to make the “classroom of the future” a reality. Through international series of conferences, IgniteSTEM empowers educators and provides cutting edge ideas to disrupt STEM learning environments with education technology and project-based learning.

Speakers I learned from:

Jonathan Rochelle - Product Management Director at Google Apps for Education. He managed the startup and launch of Google Classroom, Expeditions, and related Google Apps for Education. He previously worked as Product Management Director and Co-Founder of Google Docs & Drive. The company he co-founded and led as CEO was acquired by Google in 2005 to become the basis for Google Sheets.

Matthew Brimer - An entrepreneur, community builder, and instigator of creative mischief. He is Co-Founder of General Assembly, and has recently launched GA’s philanthropic arm, Opportunity Fund. Brimer is also Co-Founder of Daybreaker, a global community and lifestyle brand producing conscious morning experiences around the world. Brimer also serves as an advisor to a handful of startups, including Common, Fluent City, ZZ Driggs, and Lightmatter. Brimer has been named to Vanity Fair’s “The Next Establishment”, Forbes “30 Under 30", Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30”, and Business Insider’s “Silicon Alley 100".

Mike Swift - Founder of Hacker League, the premier platform for managing hackathons, and the Commissioner of Major League Hacking, the Official Collegiate Hackathon League. He is one of the foremost authorities on organizing effective hackathons.

Sarah Shannon - Sarah is a Systemic Partnership Coach at BIE, a non-profit with a mission to promote project-based learning (PBL) in schools. As a school administrator, Sarah's experiences included visioning, strategic planning and implementing whole school improvement and change efforts. In her most recent principalship, she led the implementation of PBL at the middle school level as the first step in a district-wide shift.

House of #EdTech VIP JENNIFER DUDA - A new listener of the House of #EdTech who currently teaches special education in a self-contained 5-8 Autistic classroom at the Mercer Elementary School.

She's inspired to do more with technology and provide an enriched experience for her students.

Connect with Jennifer Duda:

Follow @DynamicDuda338

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This is partially an experiment for the podcast. Please enjoy this appearance I made on this podcast and please subscribe and leave a rating and review for my friends at Dads in Ed.

We welcome the host of the House of Ed Tech podcast, Christopher Nesi, to the show! We discuss gift ideas for the kids, get Chris' take on the future of podcasting in education, and find out what show has made it into Chris' son's daily routine.

Christopher Nesi http://twitter.com/mrnesi http://www.chrisnesi.com Water Cooler: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2015/11/30/20-non-toy-holiday-gift-ideas-for-kids/ App/Site: Edulastic http://www.edulastic.com Follow #12DaysTwitter https://twitter.com/search?q=%2312daystwitter&src=typd Upcoming event: METC http://2016.metcconference.org District Spotlights: CB: http://twitter.com/piperclass LC: http://twitter.com/04kanaNancy ISD: http://twitter.com/youcandomore1

Lynn Smargis is BACK! In this episode, we talk about and share great tips for writing and winning your next edtech grant! Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: SummerPD.com - Use Promo code: HOUSEOFEDTECH Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete show notes: http://chrisnesi.com/83 * SEGMENTS (1:39) Intro (5:35) House of #EdTech Thought - 3 Steps to SMART Goals (8:44) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Get the Apple TV Screenscavers on your MAC - The Great War YouTube Channel - Momentum for Chrome (12:20) Featured Content - Write and Win You Next EdTech Grant! (47:15) House of #EdTech VIP - Joe Dziuba FEEDBACK * Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

I present to you the House of #EdTech Final Four! My annual episode that blends education and basketball!

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Megan Forbes has a YouTube channel dedicated to encouraging and supporting teachers.

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Kerry Gallagher is an advocate for the use of Open Education Resources (OER).

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Seven tips and recommendations to improve your next presentation.

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James Sturtevant shares insight his latest book, Hacking Engagement.

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Hacking Engagement: 50 Tips & Tools To Engage Teachers and Learners Daily (Hack Learning Series)

NYEdTechWeek recap and review along with conversations with some edtech start-ups as well mine and many of your #OneWord2017 testimonials.

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(20:40) House of #EdTech Recommendation - PixiClip - Online Canvas (21:46) Featured Content - #NYEdTechWeek 2016 Recap and Review feat.: * Sierra Gratale * Ash Kaluarachchi (@ashanthaik) - Co-Producer, NYEdTechWeek * Jonathan Harber - Co-Producer, NYEdTechWeek * Dr. Adam Fried (@AdamDFried) - Superintendent of Harrington Park (NJ) Public Schools * Kristo Lehtonen (@kristolehtonen), Founder and CEO of 3D Bear * Adam Newman and Paolo Alejandro Catilo, Co-Founders of AUGTHAT

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It's the 3rd Annual House of #EdTech Smackdown! You've shared your favorite apps, tips, websites, and resources for 2016 and this episode is packed and co-hosted by Katelyn Nesi.

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Lynn Smargis (@LynnSmargis), an Elementary coding teacher from Utah shares her expertise on how you can get your young students coding, Computer Science Week and Hour of Code!

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Angela Cleveland and Saqi Mehta, founders of ReigningIt are joined by my former Rutgers student Sierra Gratale for a round-table discussion about creating a #STEM dialogue inclusive of every woman.

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Emily Gover returns with Steve Isaacs to talk about #edtechbridge and the conversations that need to take place between educators and technology developers.

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Emily Gover (@edtechjam) shares her love of audio and its value in your classroom. From rapping to podcasts Emily believes audio can impact learning.

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Google Apps for Education is now G Suite for Education and the education world is losing it·s mind!

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Katie Ann Wilson (@KatieAnn_76), wrote the book about augmented reality in education. She shares apps and resources as well how to best integrate augmented reality into your classroom.

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Justin Schleider (@schleiderjustin), New Jersey Phys. Ed. teacher shares his insight into how to integrate technology with phys. ed. students and the value of being a connected educator!

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Stacey Lindes (@iruntech) shows us what sketchnotes are and the role they can play in your classroom, professional and personal life.

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Derek Larson, Utah educator, and guest co-host provides insight into his new edtech job and how he got the job!

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The new studio is open for business and my wife Katelyn crashed the party to talk Twitter Chats and Pokemon Go!

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Learn something new while you're on Summer vacation. It could be related to your education but preferably not. Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: SummerPD.com Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete show notes http://chrisnesi.com/65 SEGMENTS Intro House of #EdTech Thought - We're Teachers. We're Leaders. Now What? House of #EdTech Recommendation - Learn something new challenge House of #EdTech VIP - Melissa Butler FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Jill Dobrowansky appeared on #shiftED on June 21, 2016 and the conversation is MUST LISTEN!

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Summer vacation is a time to relax and recharge in education. Here are some great reads to improve multiple aspects of your career and your student's experience in your classroom. Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: SummerPD.com - use promo code: HOUSEOFEDTECH Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete show notes SEGMENTS (2:00) Intro (12:58) House of #EdTech Thought - Do you need to be a connected educator? (18:35) House of #EdTech Recommendation - Summer Reading Recommendations (24:25) House of #EdTech VIP - Melissa Morris Inoa FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Meghan Davis from GoEnnounce stops by the podcast to update us on some new developments to their platform and I record LIVE from EdTechNJ 2016 in Edison, NJ. Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete show notes http://chrisnesi.com/62 SEGMENTS (1:10) Intro (8:57) House of #EdTech Thought - Summer Learning (11:25) House of #EdTech Recommendation - #EdTechNJ Mini App Smackdown (17:55) Featured Content - Meghan Davis from GoEnnounce.com (42:00) House of #EdTech VIP - Dr. Greg Goins FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Stephany Hesslein is a first-grade teacher for Middletown Public Schools here in New Jersey. Follow Stephanie Hesslein Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete show notes http://chrisnesi.com/61 SEGMENTS (1:29) Intro (8:57 ) House of #EdTech Thought - Get it right the first time (12:34) House of #EdTech Recommendation - MediaCore Capture (15:20) Featured Content - Stephany Hesslein (43:11) House of #EdTech VIP - Monica Burns FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Jennifer Gonzalez, a fellow podcaster who hosts the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast shares a variety of #edtech tools and resources that every teacher needs to be aware of. Follow Jennifer Gonzalez SUPPORTERS Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete show notes at: chrisnesi.com/60 SEGMENTS (1:24) Intro (10:45) Jennifer Gonzalez (53:55) House of EdTech VIP - Alyssa Miller SHARE FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

AJ Bianco and Stacey Lindes have broken into the House of #EdTech and taken over the show. What have they done with this opportunity? The best guest they could get? Me. Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... SEGMENTS (1:18) Intro (2:10) #EdTech Thought (4:27) House of #EdTech Recommendation (5:45) Christopher J. Nesi - unplugged! (34:15) House of #EdTech VIP - Jamie Bianco Complete show notes at: chrisnesi.com/59 SHARE FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

AJ Bianco and Adam Schoenbart guest co-host this episode and we discuss great approaches to what you can do after attending an EdCamp. We share tips and recommendations to get the most out of your unconference experience. Follow AJ Bianco and Adam Schoenbart Support for this episode of House of #EdTech comes from: Grammarly Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... SEGMENTS (1:36) Intro SPECIAL LINK - Adam Schoenbart on CNN (7:40) EdTech Recommendation - NEW Google Forms (9:40) Featured Content: Life After EdCamp (34:40) The Education Calendar (37:10) House of #EdTech VIP - Bruce Reicher Complete shownotes at http://chrisnesi.com/58 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Get FOUR awesome #edtech recommendations in this 2016 edition of the #EdTech Final Four.

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Teachers should be offered choices around topics, presenters, and how their PD is structured. Teachers are told time and time again to differentiate, personalize, and meet their students where they are. Why doesn’t the same ring true for professional development? This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... *

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My very first guest, Alex Rosenwald, has returned to the classroom and the podcast to talk about how his students are taking education technology to the next level. Follow Alex Rosenwald http://www.twitter.com/arosey This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete shownotes at: http://chrisnesi.com/55 Segments (2:05) - Opening (7:05) - EdTech Thought (9:19) - EdTech Recommendation - Stories Teachers Share (11:20) - Featured Content (44:00) - House of #EdTech VIP - Rachel Murat http://www.twitter.com/MrsMurat FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Katelyn returns to talk about the importance of functionality when designing an education space and respond to feedback from episode 52. Follow Kate Nesi http://www.twitter.com/katenesi This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete shownotes at: http://chrisnesi.com/54 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

A rare guestless episode where I talk about the awesome shows on the Education Podcast Network, share listener feedback, and TWO recommendations! This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... -- Segments -- (1:58) Episode 52 Feedback from Stacey Lindes & Dani Kennis (12:15) NEW Segment Proposal! Get involved today! (14:19) Education Podcast Network Podcast Lineup (22:45) Grad School & Professor Nesi Update (26:20) How to Write a Thank You Note (31:22) House of #EdTech Recommendations (35:40) House of #EdTech VIP - Amanda C. Dykes Complete shownotes at: http://www.chrisnesi.com/2016/01/updates-feedback-and-recs-oh-my-hoet053.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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My wife, Katelyn Nesi, co-hosts this first episode of 2016 and we give insight into how we live life to the fullest on two educator's salaries! Follow Katelyn Nesi This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Segments: (5:30) EdTech Recommendation (8:30) EdTech Thought (13:40) Main Content (55:30) House of #EdTech VIP Complete show notes: http://www.chrisnesi.com/2016/01/nclb-no-cash-left-behind.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Here are all the exciting edtech recommendations contained in the 2nd annual House of #EdTech App Smackdown!

Adam Schoenbart
- Awesome Table
Derek Larson - edtechbabble.net
- Notebook and Pen
- Field Notes Brand
- Uniball Sigmo 207
- Fisher Space Pen
Jethro Jones - Transformative Principal Podcast - jethrojones.com @jethrojones
- Overcast
Lee Araoz - thegoldenageofeducation.com - @LeeAraoz
- SMORE.com
- Emily - Thank you for helping your Dad! Next year submit your own :-)
Dani Kennis - Episode 48
- Bitmoji
Dan Gallagher - gallaghertech.edublogs.org
- ScreenCastify
Derek Larson - Episode 22
- InstaCast
- DownCast - iOS & Android
Josh Allen - DadsInEd Podcast
- Flipboard
- My Appearance on the podcast
Mike Marotta - http://mmatp.com/
- Snap and Read Universal
Brent Warner - edtech.tv
- Scannable
Daniel Bauer - Better Leaders Better Schools
- Twitter Polls
- Screenflow
- Grammerly
- Word Swag
- HeadSpace
- Calm
- Evernote
Eric Fieldman - @mrfieldmanchs
- Slack
Josh Hanlon - @HanlonJD
- Wunderlist
Paola - misspaolasclass.com
- IF - from If This Then That
Brent Warner
- The Grading Game
Derek Larson
- Voxer
Jamie Cook - West Windsor -
- SeeSaw
Stephanie Hesslein - @misshesslein
- Video FX Live
Brent Warner
- Trello
Chrissy Romano Arrabito
- Quizalize
Jennifer Gonzalez - Cult of Pedagogy Podcast
- Noisli
Kimberly Howell Martin
- Shadow Puppet
- Explain Everything

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Natalie Krayenvenger is a 4th-grade teacher from Maryland and the co-moderator of #EDbeat, a weekly inspirational Twitter chat that welcomes all educators and celebrates the positive in education. Follow Natalie Krayenvenger This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... (5:32) #EdTech Thought - No More WiFi In Schools? (7:52) #EdTech Recommendation - Voxer for the Web (9:56) Interview with Natalie Krayenvenger (40:40) House of #EdTech VIP - Lauren Thomas-Paquin Complete shownotes: http://www.chrisnesi.com/2015/12/edbeat-with-natalie-krayenvenger.html -- FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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LaVonna Roth has influenced over 25,000 educators, students and organizations with down-to-earth strategies and insights to the most common and frustrating educational, behavioral issues. LaVonna is also the inspiration behind Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. Follow LaVonna Roth This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... (6:16) #EdTech Thought - The Value of EdCamp (21:15) #EdTech Recommendation - Appear.in (24:40) LaVonna Roth talks Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. (49:57) House of #EdTech VIP - Ross Cooper Complete shownotes at: http://www.chrisnesi.com/2015/11/ignite-your-shine-with-lavonna-roth.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Dani Kennis (17:15) Black Canary from the #EdJusticeLeague, shares her passion and exudes endless energy about her profession. Dani creates a blended classroom that incorporates the use of Google Apps for Education among other tools. She is passionate about student-driven creations in which learning extends beyond the six hour school day as well as beyond the four walls of her classroom. She enjoys presenting and attending at local and national Ed Tech conferences. Follow @kennisdani #EdTech Thought - Experience Art and Post Modern Jukebox (4:10) #EdTech Recommendation - Bloomz (14:28) House of #EdTech VIP - Jessica Raleigh (39:50) This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: Audible.com Domain.com Listeners Like You! Become a Patron... Complete shownotes at: http://www.chrisnesi.com/2015/11/edtech-energy-and-fun-with-dani-kennis.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Matt Miller is a high school Spanish teacher and the author of the highly acclaimed book Ditch That Textbook and founder of the website DitchThatTextbook.com. (19:26) Follow @jmattmiller This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: HelpHub.me Audible.com EdTech Thought: Jill Dobrowansky reflects on Edscape 2015 (5:02) Recommendation: Overcast Podcast App (14:26) House of #EdTech VIP: Glenn Robinson (49:40) Complete shownotes at: http://www.chrisnesi.com/2015/10/ditch-that-textbook-with-matt-miller.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Meghan Davis is a former event coordinator turned entrepreneur. She, with sister Melissa, is the co-founder of GoEnnounce which is engaging the students of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. Follow Meghan Davis This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: HelpHub.me Audible.com Complete shownotes at: http://www.chrisnesi.com/46 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Jen Williams is a former Director of Education, program Literacy Specialist, and district Speech-Language Pathologist who is a co-founder and lead program developer for Calliope Global. Follow Jen Williams This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: HelpHub.me Audible.com House of #EdTech Recommendation: Bingo Baker House of #EdTech VIP: Barry Saide Complete shownotes at: http://www.chrisnesi.com/45 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis are two dynamic educators and personalities in the world of education. Joe and Tony drop pure gold about education and the words will inspire you! Follow Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: TodaysMeet.com HelpHub.me Audible.com #EdTech Recommendation: Video Blogger Entries House of #EdTech VIP: Kevin Jarrett Complete shownotes at: http://www.chrisnesi.com/44 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Baby Nesi #2 is here and Summer is quickly fading into the sunset. The latest addition to the House of #EdTech, Colton John, is an example of wonder and amazement for me! This episode also contains GREAT tips and recommendations from a number of listeners!
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Baby Nesi #2 has not arrived at the time of recording/release of this episode but I can assure you that he will be here before episode 43 is released on August 30, 2015. The sub $5000 kitchen project is officially complete and the end of Summer is fast approaching! This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: TodaysMeet.com HelpHub.me Audible.com House of #EdTech VIP: Tina Monteleone Complete shownotes at: http://chrisnesi.com/42 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Baby Nesi #2 is arriving in a few short weeks (or sooner). I wanted to make sure you were still provided with some awesome content. So this episode features an #edtech thought, #edtech recommendation, and of course a VIP! This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by: TodaysMeet.com HelpHub.me Audible.com Recommendation: Doodle.ly VIP: John Mason - host of beardED Podcast Complete shownotes at: http://chrisnesi.com/41 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

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Stephanie Ryon is an Instructional Technology Coach from Texas. Stephanie's experience as a classroom teacher and instructional coach has given her a solid understanding of how to meet the needs of modern day century learner and educator.
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Casey Cohen has been teaching secondary English for eight years and high school English at String Theory - Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (a 1:1 Apple Distinguished school) for the past two years.
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Josh Gauthier is a Technology Training Specialist for the Unified School District of De Pere (WI). Josh shares his insight on Chromebooks, coding, coding and more!

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Stacey Lindes returns and is joined by AJ Bianco as I present our first episode of the #PodcastPD Podcast in the podcastic episode!

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Laura Fleming is the Library Media Specialist at New Milford High School (NJ) where her library maker space has garnered national attention and has served as an inspiration for schools across the country.

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Miguel Kudry is the founder and CEO of HelpHub Services Inc. Kudry has a degree in Business Administration and Management with an entrepreneurial interests and passions for social media marketing and web development.

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Angela Watson is an education consultant, tech coach, author and podcaster. Angela shares insight about coaching teachers, her latest book and her awesome podcast, Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/angela-watsons-truth-for-teachers/id954139712?mt=2

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Jennifer Cronk is the Director of Professional Learning for the Warwick Valley Central School District (NY). She shares her experiences as innovative educator and leader with diverse experience in designing technology curricula and providing and coordinating professional development.

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March Madness is in full swing and what better way to get in on the excitement than with the 2015 edition of the #edtech Final Four!

Featuring: Aurasma, Tozzl, Meerkat, and Office Mix

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Katrina Keene is an Instructional Technology Consultant based out of Chattanooga, TN who is also the Director of Innovation for the Canterbury School in Fort Meyers, FL.

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Stacey Lindes is a former first grade teacher who now works as a Teacher Resource Specialist for Technology for West-Windsor Plainsboro Public Schools (NJ). Follow Stacey http://twitter.com/iruntech

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Courtney Kofeldt is the Technology Coordinator and a Teacher at the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School which is completely on-line. She shares tools and resources that are valuable to an on-line school and you can find value in as well.

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Tom Murray, State and District Digital Learning Director for Alliance for Excellent Education, explains what the Future Ready initiative is and what is means to be Future Ready.

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Sharon Plante talks about her experiences integrating technology in special education and her role as a technology director.

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The House of #EdTech is celebrating its one-year anniversary! This episode is packed with 26 great recommendations you should know about. Each suggestion was submitted by a listener or former guest on the show.

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Dr. Spike Cook, principal of R.M. Bacon Elementary School (Millville, NJ), co-host of the PrincipalPLN Podcast and author returns to the show! Dr. Cook shares insight on his new book, Connected Leadership: It's Just a Click Away (Corwin Connected Educators Series).

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Connected Leadership: It’s Just a Click Away (Corwin Connected Educators Series)

Jenna Kleine is the Community Marketing Manager at Class Dojo. Kleine is a former middle and high school science teacher with a passion for technology and making a real difference in education for students we all teach.

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Rich Kiker is a nationally recognized and award winning Certified Google Apps for Edu Trainer and Director of Online Learning. In this episode he shares some great Google insight and tips for teachers of all levels.

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Derek Larson is a 4th grade teacher from Southern Utah, an #edtech enthusiast, and a fan of the House of #EdTech podcast! Follow Derek http://twitter.com/lars3eb House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/10/22-elementary-edtech-with-derek-larson.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Kasey Bell is a digital learning consultant with a MA in Educational Technology and she provides engaging staff development for all levels of educators.

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Natalie O'Neil is back on the show! She first appeared on the House of #EdTech on episode #10. Natalie is fresh off a summer trip to the Google Teacher Academy in California with great information and stories to share!

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Patricia J. Brown is a technology integration coach at Ladue (MO) School District, an adjunct professor at Lindenwood University, and an edtech consultant. She shares insight about integrating technology in elementary education. Follow Patricia http://twitter.com/msEdtechie House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/09/19-elementary-edtech-with-msedtechie.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Jeff Bradbury is a high school music teacher and the orchestra conductor from North Brunsiwck Twp. High School (NJ). Jeff is also the founder of TeacherCast.net and the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. Mr. Bradbury shares his insight on technology in the music classroom and his thoughts on education technology and technology integration. Follow Jeff http://twitter.com/teachercast House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/08/houseofedtech18.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Try Something New! Do not be afraid of technology as a new school year approaches. Check out an awesome content curating tool called Pocket! Follow Pocket http://twitter.com/pocket House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/08/houseofedtech17.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Dr. Spike Cook is the principal of R.M. Bacon Elementary School (Millville, NJ) and co-host of the PrincipalPLN Podcast. Dr. Cook shares insight on his career and how the Summer presents opportunities to learn and grow. Follow Spike http://twitter.com/drspikecook House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/08/houseofedtech16.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Shachar Pessis is the founder and CEO of Wibki. Mr. Pessis and his team have created a great web-based bookmarking tool. Shachar shares how Wibki is a great addition to every classroom. Follow Shachar http://twitter.com/shacharp Follow Wibki http://twitter.com/getwibki House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/07/houseofedtech15.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Katelyn Nesi is the Library Media Specialist at Shore Regional High School (NJ) Wall Township High School (NJ) [Updated 2/15]. Mrs. Nesi, my wife, makes her first appearance on the podcast and shares some insight on moving to a new place and her love for all things technology. Follow Katelyn http://twitter.com/katenesi House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/07/houseofedtech14.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Timothy Charleston is the Supervisor of Instruction and Technology for Green Brook Township Public Schools Supervisor of Social Studies and Global Education at Princeton Public Schools [UPDATED: 10/31/14]. Mr. Charleston stops by the house to share his views on technology integration and to share his favorite apps and education technology. Follow Timothy http://twitter.com/mrcsays House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All Links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/13 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Theresa Stager is an elementary school principal who just completed her first year as the lead learner. Principal Stager talks about her use of technology as a school administrator. Follow Theresa http://twitter.com/principalstager House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/12 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Matthew Blackman, an AP Physics teacher, talks about his use of games in his classroom as well as his interest in game design and his website, The Universe, and More where he publishes his own physics-based games. Follow Matthew http://twitter.com/universeandmore All Links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/11 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Natalie O'Neil, a tech-savvy high school English teacher, talks about her plunge into education technology and shares some of the great ways she is integrating technology in her high school. Follow Natalie http://twitter.com/NatalieNONeil All Links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/10 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

In this episode of House of #EdTech I speak to Jessica Johnson, a tech-savvy Principal who shares her views on a variety of technologies that shes used as a teacher and now employs as a school leader. Follow Jessica http://twitter.com/principalj All Links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/9 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

In this episode of House of #EdTech I pay homage to the Final Four and share my #EdTech Final Four of apps and technology from the East, South, Midwest and West regions! My 2014 #EdTech Final Four are: (South) FlipQuiz (East) MyScript Calculator for iOS & Android | MyScript.com (West) Evernote (Midwest) Card Table for iOS All Links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/7 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

A great interview with Darek Teller from Celly. Celly believes small messages change the world so they built a place where you message will: * build movements * inspire learning * level the playing field * & promote free speech

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UPDATE (10/2/17): Andria Trivisonno was the Marketing Team Leader for Tackk.com which shut down in Fall 2017. Follow Andria http://twitter.com/andriatriv All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/5 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Carina Gonzalez is the Library Media Specialist of Lawrence High School (Lawrenceville, NJ). We discuss the technology in the school library as well as the things that Carina is doing in her library! Follow Carina http://twitter.com/CarinaGonzalez All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/4 FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

I talk with Joseph Iacono, the EdTech Maestro, about how the NYCDOE is providing a great experience to its students. Follow Joseph http://twitter.com/EdTechMaestro All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/02/houseofedtech3.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Alex Rosenwald is the k-12 science supervisor in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He shares his thoughts on connecting in the classroom and how valuable technology is to the science curriculum.

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Welcome to the first episode of House of #EdTech!

House of #EdTech is the podcast that explores how technology is changing the way teachers teach and the impact that technology is having in education.

In this first episode I provide a foundation for the show and talk about what you can expect in subsequent episodes.

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