Family man, Ed.D, Podcast Co-host "The Edtech Throwdown" @edtechthrowdown, Tech Coach, TOY 16', Teach Better Ambassador/Podcast Network

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What are some #edtech tools that you use that are free to #educators. IE @Flipgrid @wakelet etc ... tag a teacher... let's make a list!
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Day 1 of the 12 Days of EdTech is here! Check out this first video called 5 Ways to Make @canva Images Pop. Check back tomorrow for the release of the next video in this series. Share w/ other #teachers using #12daysofedtech. #education #teaching #edu 📹piped.video/jYFxLqO88WA?list=PL…
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My son just finished 1st grade and was doing some optional summer homework… I’m not going to lie, I’m happy with the superhero he came up with and his thinking of why that superpower was important! Go gett’em hotdog man! #TEACHers #teacherlife #SummerSchool
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Here is another use for recording Audio in #googleslides with the mote extension (@justmoteHQ). Ss love to debate. Here is a Debate template using mote! How do you mote? docs.google.com/presentation…
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Congrats to the 4 Twitter's Choice #edtech tools that earned the 4 wildcards into the #edtechmadness24 bracket! @DiffitApp @GetSchoolAI @curipodofficial @briskteaching The first four matchups will stay up until 3/14. VOTE NOW!
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The #edtech folks of the world have spoken! #edtechmadness24 final four is set! Congrats to @canva @DiffitApp @magicschoolai & @BookCreatorApp for earning their spot! Thanks @curipodofficial @quizizz @PlayBlooket & @KamiApp! Vote now to see who makes the finals! @KyleNiemis
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The #edtechmadness24 champion is... @magicschoolai! Thanks to all the amazing tools that were in this year's challenge. Make sure to follow @edtechthrowdown as we will be releasing our favorite #educational podcasts and other #edtech and #edu content. @KyleNiemis
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The #TEACHers, #Educators, and #edtech enthusiasts have 8 tools battling it out for the #edtechmadness24 crown that includes @curipodofficial @BookCreatorApp @quizizz @magicschoolai @DiffitApp @PlayBlooket @CanvaEdu & @KamiApp second round voting starts now! @KyleNiemis
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It is time for #EdtechMadness24! Thanks @KyleNiemis for running it in the past & trusting us with it this year! Let us start with a twist! Phase 1 is getting in your nominations for the 4 remaining spots. Who was left out? Nominate bit.ly/edtechmadness24 or in the comments.
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I Saw a tweet from @KyleNiemis about using a @PPT for your virtual background in @zoom_us ... Here is a short how-to video demonstrating this easy process. #EduMentor #FlippedFlops #BLinAction @The_Tech_Lady @breicher piped.video/watch?v=ivsbZR3y…
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Do you have students who have great ideas for writing but they can't write their thoughts down quick enough? Try using #Googleslides & Mote (@justmoteHQ) to help Ss with their pre-writing! #learning #teacher #education #edu docs.google.com/presentation…
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In Episode 96, we share 14 templates that can be edited, altered, and used for your next lesson or project. #satchat #blendedlearning #BLinAction #edu #pln @justmoteHQ @SlidesManiaSM 🎙️player.captivate.fm/episode/…
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Congrats to @DiffitApp @canva @PlayBlooket @KamiApp for moving onto round 2. Who else will join them in Round 2? #marchmadness24 @curipodofficial @edpuzzle @BookCreatorApp @MicrosoftFlip @EduaideAi @quizizz @GetSchoolAI @magicschoolai Polls connected to this post!
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#TEACHers if you like #podcasts or are looking for some on-the-go #professional development, here is a list of some of my favorites from 2020-21 and the 2021-2022 school year. #teacherlife #education #edchat 📰gotteched.com/edupodcasts-20…
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The finals begin today! Will @CanvaEdu repeat? Will @magicschoolai claim their the title in their first run at the #edtechmadness24 tournament? Congrats to both tools & to @DiffitApp and @BookCreatorApp on their impressive runs! #Teacherlife #teachertwitter #edtech VOTE below!
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Getting ready for March book madness teaming up with one of our energetic English #teachers! Any other Media specialists/librarians running one? If so, how are you getting your students engaged in the process? @NJASL
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Happy International Podcast Day! Today we celebrate all those who podcast! What are your favorite podcasts & what value do they bring you? @JakeMillerTech @MrNunesteach @mrnesi @JeffBradbury @MisterCavey @VirtualGiff @BryonCar @iamDrWill @CharityDodd 📰gotteched.com/edupodcasts/
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What book have you read that made the most impact on you as a #teacher? #teacherlife #teachertwitter
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If you need some great ideas for your classroom, free PD, or just looking for some #edu banter check out some of these #podcasts! Just curious, of the 20 listed... how many have you subscribed or listened to? #teacherlife #teachertwitter #edutwitter
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In Episode #94 called “25 Websites that Teachers Should Know About” we share 25 totally awesome websites that educators should know about. @SlidesManiaSM @teachertube @teachmonsters @ScratchGarden @arthubforkids #education #teaching #teacherlife 🎙️player.captivate.fm/episode/…
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Dear @Facebook, @SlidesManiaSM is a fantastic resource for educators... Why block them from posting and helping educators on facebook during this challenging time?
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It is time for #EdtechMadness24! Thanks@KyleNiemis for running it in the past & trusting us with it this year! Let us start with a twist! Phase 1 is getting in your nominations for the 4 remaining spots. Who was left out? Nominate bit.ly/edtechmadness24 or in the comments.
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Who will be this year's March Edtech Madness Champion? #TEACHers #edu @KyleNiemis
29% Canva
71% Magic School
324 votes • Final results
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@justmoteHQ is a feedback tool that we use all the time! As this #edtech tool steps up their game, we try to make new templates for #educators to use! Here are @GuiseGotTechEd's 5 favorite templates for the Mote Chrome Extenstion! #MOTECE 📰gotteched.com/whyimote/
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Happy Mote Template Monday! Here is the Mote Public Service Announcement Template. Give this to #students on a Monday and make it due in a week. Ss can use warm-up time during the week to work on it. #teachertwitter #education docs.google.com/presentation…
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Super pumped to received this personalized copy of #eduducttape by @JakeMillerTech. If you are interested in leveraging #edtech to solve a problem in the classroom or if you want to enhance a lesson w/ technology… grab a copy of this book!
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Here are 3 extensions that will take your Google Meet experience to the next level! Thanks go to @JakeMillerTech and @HV_ETC! #njea #remotelearning #distancelearning #eduducttape #EduMentor @breicher @CharityDodd @MissEduTech @jvalver_HTSD gotteched.com/googlemeet/
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CONGRATS to @magicschoolai and @CanvaEdu for making the #edtechmadness24 championship! Two very edutastic #edtech tools!
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This one is easy for me. Respect. A Ts job is to prepare their Ss for the real world. Ss won't always like their bosses, people they work with, or other parts of life. Respect is a skill that will take Ss a long way in life!
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#TeacherAppreciationWeek is coming up! Give #teachers the gift of #free mini-subscriptions for some of the best #edtech tools out there! Give the gift of knowledge and tell them to go to myedtechbundle.com !!! Check out our newest tool to the site @SmoreNewsletter!
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If you enjoy edu-based podcasts, here is a list of 30+ podcasts that @GuiseGotTechEd enjoys! #EDUpodcasts @tregammage @MyEdTechLife @sheldoneakins @tishrich @BradNewsPodcast @Rdene915 @StaffPodcast @InAWEtoRISE @iamDrWill @daveschmittou @_3CCs 📰gotteched.com/edupodcasts/
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If you need some great ideas for your classroom, free PD, or just looking for some #edu banter check some of these #podcasts out! Just curious, of the 20 listed... how many have you subscribed or listened to? #podcastpd #satchat #edumentor
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A2: my favorite edtech tools are #classcraft (game-based learning), #flipgrid, quizalize (kahoot but ability to make teams and sort data by standard), edpuzzle, and incredibox (beatboxing cartoons to make beats for presentation intros)! #HackLearning
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I am not trying to sway the votes for @KyleNiemis #edtech madness, but... Here is my bracket. If @justmoteHQ and @wevideo were on opposite sides... that would've been my final. I do have @Desmos as an early candidate for next year's bracket!
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#EdTechMadness starts on Monday!!! I've got a few underdogs going far, but I think it's gonna be @WeVideo for the win. Make a copy of the bracket, fill it in, and be sure to share. #edtech #EduMentor @WeGotTechED docs.google.com/drawings/d/1…
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Calling all #TEACHers… I would love to get some conversation going about the following questions in education! #questions4educators #teachersoftwitter #teaching #edtech
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Who should advance to the semi-finals of the #EdtechMadness24 Bracket?
37% Quizizz AI
63% Magic School
773 votes • Final results
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A1: I am reading Teach Better by the Teach Better Team! I am convinced @RaeHughart @chadostrowski @TechieTeachOtt & @jeffgargas are all a rare breed of superhero. Great people sharing teaching experiences that you can reflect & grow from. #EducationNeverDies
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A1: My school renovated the media center and I would like to start a student podcasting network with the students… clubs, assignments, passion projects… let’s go! #Masterychat
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Last day to vote for the 4 remaining twitter’s choice spots! bit.ly/edtechmadness24 ! Tight race between the top 7 nominees! @DiffitApp @briskteaching @GetSchoolAI @curipodofficial @PearDeck @justmoteHQ @Desmos nominations close at 5pm est. @KyleNiemis @mrshowell24
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If you enjoy edu-based podcasts, here is a list of 30+ podcasts that @GuiseGotTechEd enjoys! #EDUpodcasts @tregammage @MyEdTechLife @sheldonleakins @tishrich @BradNewsPodcast @Rdene915 @StaffPodcast @InAWEtoRISE @iamDrWill @daveschmittou @_3CCs 📰gotteched.com/edupodcasts/
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In Episode 97, we talk about professional development opportunities w/ @LINC_PD, @myedtechbundle, and @NewEdTechClass, all things gamification including reasons why you should gamify your classroom & the #edtech that supports the practice! #TEACHers 🎙️player.captivate.fm/episode/…
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A3: As a teacher, I want to know that what I am doing is making a difference. The best gift is to see my students succeed. One of my past students is graduating Vet school this Friday.... Life is good! #BlinAction
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A2: I know a teacher that assigns a genius hour for homework instead of content-based homework. They asked the students to work on a passion project for 60 minutes a week. At the end of each quarter they have to present their progress. No grades for HW #satchat
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If you are like me, the back of your laptop becomes a canvas for things that have positively influenced you or things that you believe in. I'm curious what other teacher laptops look like... #shareyourcanvas @theClassroomQ @JakeMillerTech @EdjiNotes @lulzbot3D @Heilsound
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A1: I like to watch a Ted Talk to start my day. I've found this to be motivational and fires me up for the day. One of my favorites is ted.com/talks/adam_grant_the… #BLinAction
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This week's GotTechED Tool is @SlidesManiaSM (Slidesmania)! If you are a teacher or know a teacher & you do not know slidesmania... do all your teacher friends a solid and tag them on this post! #edutwitter #TEACHers #remotelearning #edtech #educhat 📽️piped.video/TuqZGfY-RZ8
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What are some ai tools for #EDU that are new or lesser known? #edtechmadness24 #edupodcasters #edtech #edtechchat
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So this came in the mail today! Super pumped to give it a read… #teachers
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Did you miss the #12daysofedtech? Now you can check out all 12 #edtech tips, tricks, and tools all in one location! #edchat #edutwitter #educoach #TEACHers #teacherlife 📃gotteched.com/?p=3504&previe…
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That’s a wrap #TeachBetter22. A wonderful conference filled w/ great people. So many amazing conversations & connections. Thank you @RaeHughart, @jeffgargas, @chadostrowski, @daveschmittou, @Joshua__Stamper, & the rest of the team for creating an event that impacts so many!
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March Checklist: ✅Learn about @KamiApp ✅Watch every Kami Tool Video ✅Fill Out my Kami Bracket ✅✅Disagree with @mrshowell24 as much as possible ✅Prepare victory speech
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So #teachbetter22 was awesome! Has anyone ever recorded a part of a keynote as a remembrance of excellence? I meant to record a minute or two but then realized later that I recorded for 30 plus minutes! @mickeysmithjrs presentation was amazing! #findyoursound
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A3: I use conditional formatting to make a quiz. If the Ss get the correct answer the cell turns green and red for a wrong answer. I also like putting Ss into teams during discussions & run a live scoreboard. Ss earn points for quality contributions. #MasteryChat
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Hello all my teacher friends... Ive been catching up on some great edu podcasts... I would recommend checking out @TeacherCast @TeachersOnFire and @teachbetterteam's #teach better talk. #freepdworksforme
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A1: Claims Evidence Reasoning (CER), project-based learning, & podcasts all afford Ss the chance to showcase their skills thru teamwork & collaboration! Providing Ss with these opportunities helps level the educational divide that might be present away from school. #BLinAction
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A2: Just be present. Be there for their son or daughter. Be there for questions. Don't pass judgement. Stay positive! #MasteryChat
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A summer reading gem! What I like about this book is every chapter stimulates a discussion that makes you self-reflect. I'm reading this w/ 4 Ts across the US. We had our 1st discussion on Ch 1-3... 2 hours later we just finished ch 1. 😄 #ditchbook @jmattmiller @alicekeeler
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Which #edtech tools that are eliminated fire you up the most? #iblamekyle
After more than 10,000 votes, the people have spoken and we are now down to 8 tools! Round 2 begins now! The winners are chosen 100% by all of you. The voting polls can be found in the comment section. I can't wait to see who will be in the final four! #edtech #edtechmadness
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I am super pumped to be attending and speaking at the #teachbetter22 conference. I am looking forward to meeting a lot of awesome people. @RaeHughart @jeffgargas @Joshua__Stamper @LiviaChanL @brad_hughes @chadostrowski @daveschmittou @danagoodier & so many more!
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I always love spending time with good people and @mrshowell24 and @mrs_truckman are good people!
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@NickGotTechEd and I did two #Edtech throwdown presentations at the @njecc conference. Such a great turnout with lots of awesome educators! We got to show off some new podcast swag! Thanks @BryonCar … everyone should check out Fresh Air at Five!
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If you use Chrome and you are a teacher... What are your top 5 extensions that you use in your classroom? You know the extensions you will never hide or delete... Your go-to's!! #masterychat #BLinAction #teacherlife #teachertwitter #edtech #edtechchat
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About ready to go live with some awesome podcasters! A few of these will be there! Will you? @jeffgargas @TeacherCast @mrnesi @TeachersOnFire @dr_kreiness @MrNunesteach @mrccheney @PavWander @jrsowash @CharityDodd @SarahSajohnson piped.video/watch?v=mIl9jfNE…
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Follow Friday. Here are some educators that share quality content and positivity and are must follows in my opinion: @33heupel @eakteach @KollmanRebecca @SlidesManiaSM @GreenScreenGal @deelanier @HandsOn4STEM @edtech_workshop @VirtualGiff @Bernier_Jenn Happy Friday Everyone!
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Hanging out at #motecon with the brilliant @mrshowell24 ... come check it out! @justmoteHQ
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A3: Gamifying lessons. Over-coming challenges keeps me grounded in all aspects of life. I am a problem-solver! #masterychat
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What happens when #edtech teachers get together to share their "one best things?" ? A wonderful list of tools, tips, & tricks of course! Thanks to @KyleNiemis @quizizz @mrshowell24 @PHausEDU @MrsMarcumBGISD @jessicaradams and all who contributed! player.captivate.fm/episode/…
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I'm excited to start reading Aspire to Lead by @Joshua__Stamper! Any person looking to learn about #leadership, this book has been recommended to me by several leaders in #education. 📔amazon.com/dp/1953852386?psc…
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Replying to @Scandela9
Because game elements are apart of everything from credit card rewards to Starbucks. People respond to game elements. Teachers teach or should teach students the way they like to learn and we are in the age of gamified learners… just my opinion :)
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Day 4 of the #12daysofedtech is all about #teacher creativity. Check out this video on 5 #edtech tools that promote creativity! #teach #teacherlife #education #educhat @canva @trello @SlidesManiaSM 📽️piped.video/watch?v=M40d9rMe…
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Here is my list of #edtech tools for 2022. These tools will work with #remotelearning and in-person #learning. These tools work well with the #UDL and the #creative classroom. #teacherlife #TEACHers @myedtechbundle 👀gotteched.com/edtech2022/
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I know a lot of people do follow Friday... Well today I'm celebrating Social Saturday. Here are some of my favorite educators to follow: @NickGotTechEd @Gallagher_Tech @iruntech @KyleNiemis @MissEduTech @TeacherCast @smith_edtech @TamiJ123 @TechieTeachOtt @EdjiAmanda
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If you are #remotelearning,hybrid, or in-person teaching and running a #blendedlearning classroom, here are 5 blended learning websites or #edtech tools for you to try out! #edutwitter #teachertwitter #edtechchat #teacher 📰gotteched.com/blendedlearnin…
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Ok #teacher fans of @KamiApp and @briskteaching it is time to get your vote on! Make sure you are following @GuiseGotTechEd for all updates on the #edtechmadness24 bracket and @EdtechThrowdown podcast for matchup analysis! @KyleNiemis
Replying to @GuiseGotTechEd
Who should move on to the next round?
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A2: teachers now have a free pass to try new things and be creative with their assignments. #BLinAction
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New Updates coming to Google Meet! Also, 6 extensions that will improve your Google Meet experience! #edtech #remotelearning #distancelearning #edumentor #BLinAction gotteched.com/googlemeet2/
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In 25 minutes, I am honored to join some of the #edtech podcasting heavy-hitters! We will talk LEARNING, INNOVATIVE EDTECH, & FUTURE PLANS! Featuring ... @JakeMillerTech @WeGotTechEd @HouseOfEdTech @EdTechBites @TNTEdTech @MyEdTechLife Hosted by @TeachersOnFire
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A1) Over the past 5-6 weeks we have strengthened the way we communicate and we eliminated the walls of the classroom. I will take these communication skills (feedback, virtual meetings, etc) and allow them to be viable tools in the classroom! #BLinAction
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A2: Being a nice person is not enough to make a change... I need to take steps to make actionable change. #MasteryChat
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Replying to @alicekeeler
I love this tweet! SAMR being a ladder is one of the biggest misconceptions in #edtech integration. Have you ever heard of the Technology Integration Matrix? It takes SAMR, Blooms, and MI and puts them into a matrix of learning scenarios. fcit.usf.edu/matrix/
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In this episode we talk with the #edtech @WeVideo guru @mrsleban about some of her best tips and tricks that can help teachers bring video creation into the classroom. gotteched.com/episode57/ #edutwitter #teachers #edu #remotelearning
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Nominate bit.ly/edtechmadness24 your favorite #edtech tools for the 4 remaining Twitter's choice spots! Over 70 nominations and 15 unique tools nominated. The final bracket will be released Sunday and voting begins on Monday! #TEACHers #teachertwitter #teacher
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A3: Combating Ss schedules. Ss are so jam-packed with activities and testing that they have very little time to decompress and read! #EducationNeverDies
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@TheKevinJButler⁩ builds rapport with his students using low-cost materials and gamification! 2 cups and a bottle of water! #bigrewards
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#MondayMotiv8rs⚡️ M @DarrinMPeppard O @mrs_truckman T @mrshowell24 I @EMartinezEdD V @danagoodier 8 @dr_kreiness R @BrandonBeckEDU S @BryonCar These are hosts of #EDU podcasts that I have listened to in the past week. Check them out! Repost your lists! #edutwitter
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Here is template for using #googleslides & @justmoteHQ. The President Mote Map gives #students autonomy of their slide as they make an engaging slide. Even if you don't #teach presidents, you can find many ways to use this set up! #teacher #education docs.google.com/presentation…
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I am looking for a few teachers from my #pln who would be willing to chat (podcast) about their remote, virtual, hybrid learning successes and challenges... Dm me if interested! #blinaction #edumentor #njetc
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What are your go-to #gamification tools that you use in your classroom? #edtechtoolkit #TEACHers #edu #BLinAction
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A1: This is a phenomenal playlist! One piece of advice for those creating playlists... Make sure you have plenty of designated feedback opportunities and vary your methods! #BLinAction
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Congratulations to @PearDeck the 2020 #EdTechMadness Champion!!! Thanks to all the #edtech companies in this year's bracket for participating in the fun. Thank you to all #edtechtools companies for helping support teachers everywhere with #remotelearning nitter.app/jvalver_HTSD/status/12…
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I would love for teachers to have voice in changing current standardized testing practices. #TeachBoldly
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@JakeMillerTech & @mrshowell24 talked about #Student choice & choice boards on the most recent episode of #eduducttape. Here is our version of the Student Content Creation Choice Board. #edtechchat #edu #edutwitter 📰gotteched.com/choiceboard202…
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Hanging out at #motecon with the brilliant #edtechfather himself @ericcurts ... come check it out! @justmoteHQ
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What are your favorite #edtech tools that help you collect feedback to identify misconceptions in the classroom? #education #edu #TEACHers #edtech #edtechchat #k12 #globaled
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Grid view extension for Google meet ='s gamechanger! Get your grid on! #remotelearning #distancelearning #pln #edtech chrome.google.com/webstore/d…
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