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Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride

050 – Alternatives to Willpower & Going Paperless for the Paper Lover

Brent Warner — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 06:17:25 +0000

Episode 50 of the EdTech TV Podcast discusses what willpower means and some alternatives to help you keep your resolutions. It also looks at bridging the gap between the analog and digital world for those of us who love our paper. Also, a look at the updated EdTech.tv Logo.

Updated Logo:

After much deliberation, I decided to update the EdTech.tv logo to better reflect what I want to do with the site and the podcast. The change is not major, but it is significant in giving me the freedom to focus more on Education and the various discussions that I’ve felt handcuffed from discussing. The new version emphasizes the Education over Technology, but still makes it clear that the technology lens is still a major focus.

Let me know what you think: Twitter: @EdTechTV

Alternatives to Willpower

In “The Only Way to Keep Your Resolutions” in the New York Times, David DeSteno makes the argument that the best way to stick to your resolutions is not through willpower, but through gratitude, compassion, and pride.

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Going Paperless for the Paper Lover

I discuss several options for digitizing your paper notes from custom-purpose tablets and notebooks to scanner apps. Links to those discussed are included here:

Wacom Bamboo Slate – Go to the overview on EdTech.tv here
Rocketbook
Remarkable
Boogie Board Sync
Adobe Scan
Post-it scanner

Non-Tech Rec

Click Belts may seem hokey or cheap, but these companies take a lot of pride in their work and make high quality belts with great looking designs. Check out how they work and then look at the companies below to find one (or more) that match your style:

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Net Neutrality and Schools – Why It Matters

049 – Net Neutrality in Education

Brent Warner — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:36:47 +0000

Episode 49 of the EdTech TV Podcast looks at the importance of Net Neutrality in education.

Net Neutrality in Education

On the surface, Net Neutrality comes across as a boring topic as made abundantly clear by John Oliver in the video below. But few things are more important to our basic rights as free and unfettered access to information without prioritization as decided by our Internet Service Providers. This is a huge topic that deserves our attention as educators. Please take the time to look at the information below and to share your thoughts with the FCC, any EdTech companies you may work with, and your local representatives

John Oliver on Net Neutrality

Link to GoFCCYourself.com

Articles on Net Neutrality in Education:

Why Higher Education Should Care About Net Neutrality (2015 article)

Information about the FCC’s current “Restoring Internet Freedom” Initiative:

FCC’s Official Document (read carefully – headlines are deceiving)

Fight For the Future

Battle For the Net

The 265 members of Congress who sold you out to ISPs and how much it cost to buy them

Please Share This Episode

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048 – NoRedInk, Vocabulary.com, & Google Certification

Brent Warner — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:47:16 +0000

Episode 48 of the EdTech TV Podcast visits “older” technology that may not get a highlight as often in the days where there’s a new toy to play with every week. Also: a brief review of Google Certification.

Revisiting Old Tech – NoRedInk, Vocabulary.com, Kahoot

There’s a lot of great technology out there that can help students, but that often don’t get mentioned because it’s not the newest or the shiniest thing to play with. In the future, I hope to spend more time featuring some of these stalwarts of EdTech. Today I’m focusing on some of the tools that are in my own field, but can easily be adapted to help students understand content across a wide variety of fields.

NoRedInk:

NoRedInk is an online platform that helps students improve their grammar and writing skills by helping them build confidence through relevant content and instant feedback. Check out the intro video here:

Vocabulary.com:

Vocabulary.com serves a pretty obvious function – to help people build their vocabulary. What many might skip over is how robust the site is. Take a look at this overview, and consider having your students work on their own to build personalized vocabulary lists in your field.

Kahoot:

Kahoot is not quite old, but it is well known, and is often dismissed too casually by teachers who are looking for the latest and the greatest. Consider keeping Kahoot in the toolbox for regular access. It’s engaging for the students, and keeps them on task.

Check out my previous post about Kahoot:

Kahoot It for Warm Ups and Follow Ups

Google Certified Educator

I recently went through the Google Certified Educator’s program through the Google for Education Training Center I was certified for Level 1 and Level 2:

Believe it or not, I never bothered to get Google Certified before. The training on Google’s site was awful, but the test itself was pretty cool and useful. Not a lot of new info if you’ve been working with GAFE/GSuiteEdu for a while, but a couple of worthwhile nuggets. They’re still trying to push G+, which is… Well… Regardless, I’ll give #2 a try next

A post shared by Brent Warner @ EdTech.tv (@edtechtv) on Jun 17, 2017 at 8:16am PDT

Aaaand there’s Level 2‍I enjoyed this one more – better focus on classroom application. Glad I did it

A post shared by Brent Warner @ EdTech.tv (@edtechtv) on Jun 19, 2017 at 9:17pm PDT

Certification is a worthwhile pursuit, but it’s worth knowing that if you already consider yourself fairly tech-savvy, that it may not contain a lot of new information for you. On the other hand, it’s a good way to show that you have developed a skillset, and you can use that skillset to specifically better the practices in your classroom and at your school site.

Non-Tech Rec

I prefer small binder clips like these that can hold together papers for one assignment for a single class. Color coding the binder clips for different purposes can save a lot of time and effort.

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047 – Ryver vs. Slack – Better Team Communication without Email

Brent Warner — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:29:48 +0000

Episode 46 of the EdTech TV Podcast jumps into Group Chat/Integrated Collaboration services like Slack and Ryver, and explores the use of Guided Access in iOS in the classroom.

Slack vs Ryver – Team Communication without E-mail

Integrated Collaboration Services:

Slack vs. Ryver:

Each service has its own strengths and weaknesses, but as Ryver continues to grow, it is setting itself up to be the best place for teachers to collaborate as they move away from e-mail. While Slack is admittedly more robust than Ryver, the functionality is built for a slightly different demographic than I imagine teachers would hope to use it for. Many of the features overlap, but at the end of the day, the unlimited and free price tag on Ryver will be enough to convince most teams that it will serve the needed purposes. Additionally, Ryver is not resting on its laurels, they are actively improving their product, so you can expect them to catch up in any areas where they might currently fall short.

Guided Access

Guided Access lets you control exactly what a student can and cannot do on an iPhone or iPad, so you can feel safe handing your personal device over for classroom use.

To Activate

Launch the Settings> General > Accessibility> Guided Access under the Learning section.
Set up a passcode
Open up the app you want to use, then triple tap the home button.
Highlight the areas you DON’T want your students to have access to.

Non-Tech Rec

Department of Brewology creates beautiful prints and artwork based around the love of coffee and brewing coffee. Prove your coffee snobbery is unbeatable AND stylish with some work from these guys.

RIP Bill Paxton (5/17/55 – 2/25/17)

CHET!!!

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046 – Alternative Facts, Fake News and CRAAP Tests

Brent Warner — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 23:59:12 +0000

Episode 46 of the EdTech TV Podcast examines ways we can help our students navigate through the confusion of Alternative Facts and Fake News.

Alternative Facts, Fake News and the CRAAP Test

Alternative Facts:

Kellyanne Conway’s Interview on Meet The Press

Questions to ponder:

How do we ensure students pursue academic integrity when they can turn on the TV to watch our leaders ignore it?
How do we teach students to search out legitimate sources when those sources are being actively undermined by powerful people/groups with special interests?
How do we justify saying plagiarism is wrong when we reward plagiarists with top positions in the government?

Buzzfeed Links mentioned in the show:

The CRAAP Test:

Do you have your own techniques or ideas for helping students evaluate sources? Share them in the comments below! I’d love to hear from you :)

Google Updates

Google Voice

Google Voice just updated their mobile app to be much more user friendly. It’s a total overhaul and has been well received. Worth the effort for those who use Google Voice in the classroom.

Check out my post on Google Voice in the Classroom

Google Docs

Google Docs also has a new update for the mobile versions of the app allowing for new features such as adding headers, page numbers, and other formatting issues on your phones and tablets.

Check out my post on Google Docs

Google Teacher Tribe

Google Teacher Tribe is the new podcast by Matt Miller from Ditch That Textbook and Casey Bell from Shake Up Learning. Great show with lots of potential that I’m really looking forward to!

Check out my interview with Matt

Non-Tech Rec

There are lots of different ways to use rubber bands in our daily lives. On a trip down a YouTube rabbit hole, I found this video which has some good ideas. And yes – it’s total clickbait. Still, pretty good.

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Kindle in Motion Book List

045 – Where Should We Be with Technology in 2017?

Brent Warner — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:04:07 +0000

Episode 45 of the EdTech TV Podcast looks at Amazon’s hidden project, Kindle in Motion, and we discuss the realities of where teachers are with tech moving into 2017.

Kindle in Motion

In August of 2016 Kindle quietly launched a program called Kindle in Motion, with about 8 books on their roster. Now as we’re wrapping up the year there are about 12, so there doesn’t seem to be much of a rush to make this a big feature on the Kindle, but it does have some very interesting potential for teachers and engaging readers.

Check out my quick video walk through here:

If you’re interested in checking out a book or two with Kindle in Motion, I recommend Off To Be The Wizard for a fun read, or take a look at the current list:

Where Should We Be with Technology in 2017

As connected educators we often want to explore the newest and the latest in technology, but reactions to simple ideas serve as reminders that not everybody is in the same place.

This tweet set off an interesting discussion that may not be at the front of the minds of those who consider themselves “connected educators”:

I learned today that a group of students used a Google doc to take lecture notes– they all took notes simultaneously in a collective file.

— Stephanie McKellop (@McKellogs) December 20, 2016

Challenge for 2017 – How can you move one step forward with what you’re doing in the classroom right now, and how can you help your colleagues and students do the same? Just one step.

Non-Tech Rec:

Gallery 1988 – Sample art from Instagram:

R.I.P. (art from our Art Awakens campaign and artist @juliancallos)

A photo posted by Gallery 1988 (@galleries1988) on Dec 27, 2016 at 12:04pm PST

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044 – Subversive Professional Development – Implementing Change without Permission

Brent Warner — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:00:02 +0000

Episode 44 of the EdTech TV Podcast interviews an anonymous member of a professional development organization trying to affect change using subversive tactics.

Google’s PhotoScan

Google put out a new app that lets you scan photographs from your phone without “just taking a picture” – definitely a useful addition to anyone’s app toolbelt.

Get it on Google Play

Subversive Education

Revisiting the last episode’s professional organization, CATESOL, an anonymous member reached out to me to talk about the value of social media in professional development.

This member took an extreme approach to affecting change in the organization, going outside the normal pathways to try to make change.

This is by far the weirdest interview I’ve ever done. I’ll leave the judgement on whether it’s a good idea to the listeners.

If you are interested in following the account, they are at:

@CATESOLers – though that may not last long, depending on how things pan out.

This interview has gotten me thinking a lot about subversion in education. There are some books on the topic which I haven’t read yet that I need to check out. At the top of the list is:

Teaching As a Subversive Activity:

This book is ranked highly but for some reason wasn’t included in my Master’s program. Some reviews claim it is cynnical, which is worth considering as well.

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043 – Iron Educator – A Collaborative PD Lesson Building Workshop with @ixy_pixy & @kazJESL

Brent Warner — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 22:00:35 +0000

Episode 43 of the EdTech TV Podcast delves into using Iron Chef as inspiration for professional development and Lesson Planning. Kaz Shida and Ixchell Reyes walk us through how they created a successful workshop for teachers.

Iron Educator

Kaz Shida and Ixchell Reyes are members of the Inland Empire Board of CATESOL. They developed a professional development workshop based on the classic Japanese TV Show, Iron Chef. Listen to the episode to hear how they did it and what was involved, and look below for pictures and resources!

Find Kaz and Ixchell on Twitter:

Kaz: @KazJESL
Ixchell: @ixy_pixy

After the show, Kaz decided to make a new Twitter account for ESL Teaching Car Enthusiasts:

CARTESOL: @CARTESOL

Non-Tech Recs

Kaz

Kaz recommended better shocks for your car, here are some of his insights:

Link to understand why suspension is important:

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/engineering-explained-how-suspension-works-and-upgrading-to-coilovers/

Link to buy car specific suspension upgrades:

http://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/parts_accessories/suspension.html

Some of the recommended and trusted brands are:

Koni

Eibach

Bilstein

Tein

H&R

You can’t go wrong with any of them. Personally, I recommend Koni STR.T (shocks) +Eibach/H&R (lowering springs) combo for people that want improved suspension without sacrificing too much road comfort.

Ixchell

The Fall on Netflix – Season 3

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042 – Hello Apple Teachers, Goodbye Evernote

Brent Warner — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:51:11 +0000

Episode 42 of the EdTech TV Podcast takes a look at the Apple Teacher Program and waves farewell to Evernote after they chose to dismiss their free users.

Apple Teachers

Apple launched both the Everyone Can Code Initiative and the Apple Teacher Program. Both were mostly overlooked by the news of shiny new iPhones that don’t have headphone jacks, but these are great opportunities for teachers to explore.

Both are great opportunities for professional development – and they’re the magic price: FREE!

Goodbye Evernote

With the rising prices and the basic dismissal of their free users, it’s time to say goodbye to Evernote. Yes, it’s true I loved you once, but you betrayed me. It’s not me, it’s you.

The Verge: Evernote raises prices of its paid plans, limits device sharing on free tier

Alternatives to Evernote:

Google Keep
Fetchnotes
OneNote – Also, becaus lolz: Microsoft helps Mac users ditch Evernote for OneNote with new tool
Google Drive
Simple Note

Non-Tech Rec

New Album by St. Paul and the Broken Bones:

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Stranger Things on Netflix

041 – Higher Ed’s Dirty Little Secret

Brent Warner — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:00:10 +0000

Episode 41 of the EdTech TV Podcast looks briefly at Pokemon Go and Instagram stories, and takes a look at California’s Higher Ed secret amongst teachers.

Pokemon Go

Are you one of the 3 people who hasn’t played it? Download from the app store here.

Check out David Theriault’s article: 14 Reasons Why Pokemon Go is the Future of Learning

Instagram Stories

People seem to be really lost about what to do with #instagramstories – for teachers this is GREAT! The temporary nature will solve a lot of the things I don’t like about IG. So here is how I hope people look at it:

▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃ ***STORIES*** ▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃

Going to the zoo? PERFECT. Snap those shots for Stories! There will be some people that want to see 20 pictures of an elephants butt (like me), but a LOT of people won’t. Share for fun without clogging up people’s feeds. At an #EdCamp? AWESOME! There are probably 1 or 2 pics worth keeping to go back to, but stories are the perfect way for us to participate without being there. Load it up!

▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃ ***POSTS*** ▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃

Your traditional wall now let’s you be a little more selective with your posts. If you’re at the zoo on a field trip, let us see that awesome class shot! If you’re at an EdCamp and you met your Twitter hero, you’d better post it! This is where the ideas and memories you TRULY want to share out should go. There’s a lot of value in permanent vs temporary sharing. This is probably Instagram’s greatest feature since its inception. Let’s make it awesome for everyone!

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Higher Ed’s Dirty Little Secret

I have my own thoughts as discussed in the podcast about Community Colleges vs Universities. My thoughts are well reflected amongst teachers in higher education, at least in the fields that aren’t as heavily research based or trying to get famous people as professors.

Here’s an interesting article from the Chronicle of Higher Education reflecting changing thoughts back in 2012.

What do you think? Let me know in the comments below!

Non-Tech Rec

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040 – CUE in Review: a look back at the #CUE16 Conference

Brent Warner — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 18:58:08 +0000

In episode 40 of the EdTech TV Podcast I cover some of the highlights of the CUE conference that took place in March in Palm Springs, CA. I take a specific look at the vendors, the sessions, and the people of CUE.

CUE in Review: a look back at #CUE16 – The Computer Using Educators’ Conference

The annual CUE conference is the largest of its kind on the West Coast and brings together some of the brightest minds and most forward thinking teachers who want to integrate technology into their classrooms. CUE is a massive conference that spreads across several hotels in addition to the Palm Springs Convention Center. In this episode I discussed the Vendors, the Sessions, and the People at #CUE16

Vendors:

Not a lot of vendors stood out this year, but a couple that caught my attention were:

ithinkwrite – bluetooth headphones

The Joy Factory – Illustrate Document Camera

Sessions:

Keynotes – While I missed the Keynotes, CUE has wisely been adding them as well as featured sessions up to their YouTube Channel. Many of them are worth a Saturday morning watch over a cup of coffee. Check them out at:

The sessions I attended and mentioned on the show are listed below:

Krystal Kirch – 5 Questions Every Flipped Classroom Teacher Must Answer:

http://2016.cue.org/event/5v6b/5-questions-every-flipped-classroom-teacher-must-answer

#GoOpen – A look at Open Educational Resources (OER):

http://sched.co/5v98

Lisa Highfill – Extreme Pedagogy Makeover:

http://sched.co/5vAn

AND HyperDocs

http://sched.co/5vAl

To the Podcast and Beyond – Ryan and Brian

http://sched.co/5v6Q

The People of CUE:

Craig Yen @craigyen
Scott Bedley @scotteach
Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson
Chris Hesselbein @ChrisHesselbein
Chris G @ohcanadatweet
Sara Boucher @MsGeekyTeach
Nichole Carter @MrsCarterHLA
Tim Green @theEdTechDoctor
JR Ginex-Orinion @gochemonline
Mari Venturino @MsVenturino
Ryan O’Donnell @creativeEdTech
Brian Briggs @bribriggs
Melissa Minkin @MelissaMinkin

Keep up and be ready for the next #Cue:

Twitter: @cueinc

Website: Cue.org

Non-Tech Rec

Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder:

Absolutely great and steady coffee grinder. A little expensive, but gets you much closer to the coffee shop taste that always seems to evade you when you brew coffee at home:

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039 – #EdCampVoxer with Nicol Howard (@NicolRHoward) & Sarah Thomas (@Sarahdateechur)

Brent Warner — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:00:42 +0000

In episode 39 of the EdTech TV Podcast I talk with Sarah Thomas (@SarahDaTeechur) and Nicol Howard (@NicolRHoward) about creating a virtual multi-day session #EdCamp over Voxer. We explore how it was done, what was involved, and how people can copy the model.

Nicol Howard and Sarah Thomas share how they collaborated to make #EdCampVoxer

In December of 2015 a group of dedicated educators organized and ran the first EdCamp over Voxer. Nicol Howard and Sarah Thomas talk about the process of organizing, setting up, and running the EdCamp virtually over seven days.

Collaborators:

Along with Sarah and Nicol, there were a number of key collaborators who helped to make #EdCampVoxer a reality

Rachelle Wooten – Twitter: @rwootenits
Carla Jefferson – Twitter: @mrsjeff2u
Shana White – Twitter: @ShanaVWhite

Non-Tech Rec

Sarah recommends music and is happy to be getting the band back together

Nicol recommends family dinners with NO phones or gadgets at the table.

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How to Transform Your Classroom with Augmented Reality

038 – I Finally Made it to 2016 – Late Predictions and Voice Typing w/ Google Docs

Brent Warner — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 03:57:04 +0000

In episode 38 of the EdTech TV Podcast I look at some (very late) predictions for EdTech in 2016 and introduce voice typing with Google Docs.

(Late late late!) Predictions on EdTech Trends for 2016

If you’re looking to add quizzes, comprehension checks, and assessments to videos for your students, there are a lot of growing options. Interactive videos allow you to add in your own custom questions, images, and audio on top of existing videos from video sites like YouTube and Khan Academy. In this episode we explore some of the basic and premium level features of EdPuzzle, EduCanon, and Zaption.

Increase of AR & VR

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are seeping more into the daily conversation, and there will only be more opportunities to use them both in Education.

Links:

Oculus Rift

A Better Understanding of Gamification

Every year we get more teachers understanding that gamification is not simply playing games in class. I predict 2016 is the year that the sea change happens and people get locked in.

Link:

How Can I Gamify My Class? Class Craft as an Intro to Gamification

More Cheating Through Wearable Tech

Apple watches are just the tip of the iceberg. More and more students are coming to school with devices that can be connected to the internet and there’s no stopping the tidal wave. If you hear of any cheating scandals, let me know @EdTechTV

Voice Typing with Google Docs

Google Docs keeps on getting better and better and with the recent improvements to the quality of the transcriptions as well as the ability to edit the document with your voice, it’s a tool you want to be aware of.

Check out the list of commands here:

Google Docs Voice Commands

Non-Tech Rec

The Awkward Yeti

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Ash vs. Evil Dead – Episode 1

037 – Interactive Videos with EdPuzzle, EduCanon & Zaption

Brent Warner — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:00:53 +0000

In episode 37 of the EdTech TV Podcast I explore some of the current options in interactive videos between EdPuzzle, EduCanon & Zaption. I also look at creating your own qualitative student surveys.

Interactive Videos with EdPuzzle, EduCanon & Zaption

EdPuzzle

EdPuzzle is free and currently doesn’t have any premium features. It’s a great way to get started in building out interactive videos for your students.

EduCanon

EduCanon is a slightly fuller option than EdPuzzle and offers a number of premium features. Unfortunately, they seem to keep their info hidden to those who haven’t already signed up for the service, but once you are logged in you can find more info about their premium option at http://educanon.com/premium

Zaption

Zaption offers the biggest variety of choices and is currently the most robust. The premium version allows for a number of useful additional question types, sharing abilities, viewing options, and more. There is a full list of features available at https://www.zaption.com/pricing

Qualitative Student Surveys

Student surveys are tricky and the way they are designed for schools don’t often leave the teacher with valuable or actionable feedback. Consider using Google Forms to create your own anonymous student feedback forms that help you cue in on exactly the areas you need to focus on.

Non-Tech Rec

Ash vs. Evil Dead

Available from your local cable provider through Starz.

Watch Episode 1 here:

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036 – Grade Like a Sniper

Brent Warner — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 20:47:41 +0000

In episode 36 of the EdTech TV Podcast I talk about focusing your grading to hit what matters. I also discuss Scannable for creating PDFs of loose papers.

Grade Like a Sniper

Most teachers, while well-intentioned, seem to take the “firebombing” approach to grading papers. Students papers end up so scratched up with red marks that it looks like the paper traveled straight through Hades and back.

The idea of grading like a sniper is to be precise and purposeful with your grading. Don’t worry about all the targets you could hit, but focus in on the one or two that are really important.

I also discuss the idea of positive grading – marking the paper up for what is going right instead of what is going wrong. I haven’t researched this much yet, so I’d love some feedback from any teachers who implement this method.

Scannable

Scannable is an excellent and easy-to-use app that will help you convert all of your loose papers into easy to store PDFs.

EdTech.tv –Scannable

Non-Tech Rec

Magnifique by Ratatat – Grab it on Amazon

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035 – I Blew It. Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in the Classroom

Brent Warner — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:00:11 +0000

In episode 35 of the EdTech TV Podcast I talk about Imposter Syndrome, the feeling that we’re not good enough to do what we do.

I Blew It.

More thoughts on the Imposter Syndrome and how do deal with it are available at the American Psychological Association:

Google Forms

Google forms are a great way to keep track of your students work. Check out these resources mentioned in the segment.

EdTech.tv – Google Forms 101
EdTech.tv – Google Forms 102
EduRoadTrip – Episode 7
Autocrat

Non-Tech Rec

Love this picture:

Don’t forget to check out Back to the Future Day :)

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034 – How Lighting Can Affect Our Learning & ClassTools.net

Brent Warner — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:10:13 +0000

In episode 34 of the EdTech TV Podcast I talk about ClassTools.net – one of the essential EdTech resources, and how lighting can affect our brainwaves.

ClassTools.net

Brent talks about ClassTools.net and the many resources available through the site. Definitely worth adding to your bookmarks and having front and ready, even if some of the graphics look a little “old school”.

Lights, Brainwaves, Action! How Lighting Can Affect Our Learning

Here I look at news coming out about how lighting is not only helping babies sleep through the night, but the studies of using lightwave technology to improve students abilities to focus and the implications that come out of that.

Non-Tech Rec

Luna – Bring the Moon Along With You

Admittedly this is expensive, even for a crowd funded project, but how could I resist sharing something so cool?

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033 – Punk, DIY & Critical Thinking with David Theriault (@DavidTedu)

Brent Warner — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:00:04 +0000

In episode 33 of the EdTech TV Podcast I talk with David Theriault (@davidtedu) about how growing up with punk affected his teaching, how you can be productive without a tech budget, and getting students thinking on deeper levels.

David Theriault chats about Punk, DIY and Critical Thinking

David shares a number of resources and people you should be checking out:

People on Twitter:

Brad Ovenell-Carter – @braddo

Sean Ziebarth – @MrZiebarth

Greg Smith – @GregSEdu

Books and Movies:

Another State of Mind (Youth Brigade Documentary)

The Scapegoat Generation by Mike Males

Connect with David online:

Twitter: @DavidTedu

Instagram: @DavidTedu

Long form website: TheReadinessIsAll.com

Short(er) form website: IdeaFM.org

Non-Tech Rec

David shares Eat Me as a must-read book and the Free Soul Cafe for vegan food.

Eat Me by Kenny Shopsin

The Free Soul Cafe in Tustin, California

Brent also recommended:

It All Dies Anyway: L.A., Jabberjaw, and the End of an Era by Bryan Ray Turcotte

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032 – Non-linear Presentations with Prezi and AudioBoom in the Classroom

Brent Warner — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 03:10:21 +0000

In episode 32 of the EdTech TV Podcast I discuss using Prezi for non-linear presentations and how I use Audioboom for podcasting in my classroom.

Using Prezi for Non-Linear Presentations

Prezi is a great presentation tool when used properly. Most people use it as a simple replacement for a standard powerpoint with funky animations, but in this episode we discuss how it should be used for non-linear presentations.

Audioboom for Podcasting in the Classroom

Audioboom is a great resource for helping your students make podcasts quickly and easily. I discuss how I’m using it with my oral skills class and ways to keep things in order.

Non-Tech Rec

Niteize Handleband – a great way to keep your phone solidly attached to your bike without having to deal with clunky clamps.

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031 – How to Organize Resources with Catherine Coleman

Brent Warner — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:00:44 +0000

In episode 31 of the EdTech TV Podcast I talk with Catherine Coleman about how she built out the Coleman Modules – a grid to organize resources so teachers can help students take better advantage of their self-study time.

Catherine Coleman on Organizing Resources through the Coleman Modules

Catherine Coleman is an Adjunct Professor at Irvine Valley College and has built out an incredibly useful way to organize resources. The Coleman Modules serve as a guide for teachers to help students take the most advantage of their study time with individualized activities.

Catherine talks about how she built out the modules, what her vetting process was for finding resources, and how it can help students and teachers save time.

Resources mentioned in the show are coming shortly – check back soon!

Non-Tech Rec

Catherine recommends cooking as a non-tech rec and I followed up with the idea of Google Recipes.

Google recipes is the idea of finding the ingredients that you already have and typing them into Google plus “recipe” in order to find new and interesting ideas to try out in your kitchen.

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030 – Personal Safety Apps

Brent Warner — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:00:40 +0000

In episode 30 of the EdTech TV Podcast I share 5 Personal Safety Apps to share with your students, friends and co-workers. I also discuss Blab.im as the latest in shared video chat.

Personal Safety Apps

Personal safety is a big issue for everybody these days, and a lot of people aren’t aware that your phone can be used to help keep you and your students safe. Whether it’s walking home from school, getting across a dark parking lot, or making sure that a blind date is comfortable, there are apps out there to help you stay at ease.

1) React Mobile

React Mobile lets your selected contacts keep track of you when you’re moving from place to place or to signal an emergency which will be sent out to contacts and/or the authorities.

2) Circle of 6

Designed with preventing sexual assaults in mind. Circle of 6 lets you quickly reach out to your closest friends when you need help.

3) SafeTrek

The most simple app – just hold the button on screen until you are safe.

4) Bugle

For leaving your phone at home while you go out for a run or other activity.

5) Kitestring

Kitestring is an SMS service that doesn’t rely on iOS or Android. It can even be used on an “old fashioned” flip phone. It will send you text messages at determined intervals to make sure you are OK.

Blab.im

Blab is a great service available on iOS or through your browser to set up public and recordable 4-way chats. These chats can be viewed and commented on by anyone via chat, and there are already a lot of educators using it to run shows and hold informal get togethers.

You can also look at using Blab with your students to create shows, etc. Just remember that they are public, so you may need to take privacy concerns into consideration.

Check it out at blab.im

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Fargo the TV Show

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029 – Optional Homework & Better Results w/ Scott Bedley (@scotteach)

Brent Warner — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:00:22 +0000

In episode 29 of the EdTech TV Podcast I talk with Scott Bedley (@scotteach) about his research into the value of homework and the struggles involved with leaving the traditional homework model behind.

Scott Bedley on Making Homework Optional

Scott shares his experiences and thoughts on mandatory, optional, or no homework options.

Connect with Scott online:

Twitter: @scotteach

Mystery Skype: http://mysteryskype.blogspot.com/

TAS Fair: Technology and Applied Science Fair: http://www.tasfair.com/

The Bedley Brothers’ EdChat Show: http://bedleybros.podomatic.com/

Techlandia’s Grumpy Old Teachers: http://techlandia.podomatic.com/

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Scott recommends the Record Company who he saw play with BB King.

Pick up their albums on Amazon:

or sample some songs here first:

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028 – 7 YouTube Tips and Tricks

Brent Warner — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:00:46 +0000

In Episode 28 of the EdTech TV Podcast we’re looking at 7 tips and tricks to help make a better YouTube experience. We also look at iPhone shortcuts to help you save time.

7 Tips and Tricks for YouTube

YouTube is a great resource, but most of us don’t realize that there are tons of little easter eggs and useful features hiding right beneath the surface. Here are seven of the tips and tricks discussed in this episode.

1) Increase the Speed of your video

Settings Cog > Speed > Choose your speed

2) Scan through videos with arrow keys

Right and Left arrows

3) Subtitle changes

Click on the “More” button

Click on “Transcript”

Click on the existing transcript and then “Contribute a better translation”

Remember that approval for changes may take some time.

4) Filter your search

After you search for a video IN YouTube, click on “Filters”

A selection of filter options will come up, choose the ones that suit your needs

5) Add a watermark

To add a watermark, go into Creator Studio, then on the left you’ll find Channel > Branding > Add a watermark > Choose File Button > Save > Update

Under your name, click on Creator Studio

Once you’re in Creator Studio, you’ll find “Channel” on the left sidebar

When “Channel” expands, “Branding” will show up underneath.

Branding will ask you to add a watermark:

Upload a photo (transparent backgrounds work best):

6) GifTube

In the url omnibar just type in “gif” ahead of youtube and it will automatically help you make a gif out of the video you’re watching.

Every video has a unique URL:

Type in the letters “gif” before “youtube.com”

Create your Gif!

7) Download YouTube Videos

Similar to GifTube, SaveFrom.net allows you to download videos just by putting “ss” in front of YouTube in the URL Bar:

Type in the letters directly in front of “youtube”

SaveFrom.net will open up and give you a direct link to download the video.

iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts

Create keyboard shortcuts in order to save time on repeated typings or things that the iPhone continues to insist are spelling mistakes.

Settings > General> Keyboard > Shortcuts

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Talenti Ice Cream

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027 – The Tech We Don’t Use

Brent Warner — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:00:06 +0000

In Episode 27 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent talks about the tech we don’t use in classes, trello as a project management system in schools, and other bits of fun.

My new book is on the verge of finalization! I’ve been working as co-author on Compelling Conversations Japan for about 3 years, and while the book is not about EdTech, if you are an ESL teacher working with Japanese students, it may be of interest to you:

The Tech We Don’t Use

It’s nearly impossible to use all of the technology that comes across our twitter feeds, facebook walls, e-mail inboxes, and more. We get more recommendations in a day than we can use in a year, which can overwhelm us. At the same time, teachers who like EdTech are often the first consulted on what technology to use, and questioned why we don’t use things. There is a lot of tech you shouldn’t use or won’t use in the classroom, and as teachers we need to think not only about why we use things, but why we don’t use them.

The truth is that there are many reasons we may not use certain technologies. In this episode I discuss some of those reasons:

Too complicated
Don’t see the value
Not Adaptable
Doesn’t work across platforms
Cost of entry
Don’t like it

What technology don’t you use that other teachers do? Share your thoughts below!

Trello

Trello is a project management system that helps you visualize your projects one step at a time. While it’s developed for businesses, it’s ideal for teachers trying to keep track of their day to day processes.

Check out Trello! *

*This link is an affiliate share link. It doesn’t cost you any money, but gives me fun little bonuses like stickers and options for bigger attachment uploads. If you don’t want to use the affiliate link, please feel free to go to trello directly.

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Straight Outta Compton:

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026 – Classroom Observations

Brent Warner — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:16:05 +0000

In Episode 26 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent talks about what you can learn from classroom observations, Hemingway, and San Francisco.

If you’re in Orange County, make sure to look into joining the EdCamp OC this Saturday!

Classroom Observations

Classroom observations are one of my secret tools to improving my teaching by leaps and bounds. Every time I’ve had the chance to sit in on another teacher’s class, I’ve learned more than I could have imagined I would have walked away with.

In this episode, I discuss learning from:

Teacher’s Demeanor
Teacher’s Timing
Activity ideas
Student Behavior
Student Interaction
Decoration

Try to talk with your colleagues to ask about swapping observation opportunities!

Hemingway

Hemingway is a great resource that helps you clarify your writing. It goes through your writing and looks for redundancies, superfluous wording, and other things to simplify your written word. It was covered on EdTech.tv previously here:

Hemingway on EdTech.tv

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Upper Playground – Street Art / Clothes / Stuff from San Francisco and beyond!

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025 – How to Run a Twitter Chat

Brent Warner — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:00:17 +0000

In Episode 25 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent shares his thoughts on how to run a Twitter chat and also shares a language resource for yourself or for students.

How to Run a Twitter Chat

I was recently asked to guest host a couple of Twitter Chats:

#PodcastPD (Sundays at 5:30 Pacific, 8:30 Eastern) run by AJ Bianco, Chris Nesi, and Stacey Lindes

and

#CAedchat (Sundays at 8:00 Pacific, 11:00 Eastern) run by many including David Theriault and JR Ginex-Orinion amongst others

I learned a lot just guest moderating, and wanted to share some of the lessons should you choose to run your own.

Twitter chats are massively popular and a great way to get to know other teachers and develop your own authority as a connected teacher. But to run a chat well, you need to step into it with the same type of organization that you do when you step into the classroom. Here are some steps you should consider when running a chat:

Don’t do it alone!
Decide on a topic
Create a google doc – flesh out your questions
Share out your chat ahead of time
Plan your timing
Create your images
Open tweetdeck / twitter
Announce upcoming qs
Engage with participants
Say your thanks and remind people to follow each other

Do you have any tips of your own to share? Leave them in the notes below to help everybody out!

Tatoeba.org

Tatoeba.org is a website that collects sentences and their translations into other languages. It is user-run, so it can be a great resource for students to practice their language skills and to get a better sense of the nuances of their second or other language, as well as helping out others who wish to learn their language.

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Steigl Radler is a low alcohol shandy mix of beer (40%) and grapefruit soda (60%). It is sweet, citrusy, tangy, and summery! If you can find it, grab a bottle to beat the heat!

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024 – Why I Almost Quit Teaching

Brent Warner — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:00:57 +0000

In Episode 24 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent shares his struggles with his first experience teaching and how he had to make changes to stick with teaching. He also discusses Pixlr.com and photoshop alternatives.

#TLAP Giveaway

The giveaway is over, but you can still get these books and follow their authors! Check them out:

Teach Like a PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave)
Learn Like a PIRATE – Paul Solarz (@paulsolarz)
P is for PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave) & Shelley Burgess (@burgess_shelley)
Pure Genius – Don Wettrick (@donwettrick)
Ditch That Textbook – Matt Miller (@jmattmiller)
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom – Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)

Why I Almost Quit Teaching

Teaching is a taxing job and it can be very stressful for beginners. There is a ton of responsibility dropped into your lap and when you consider that you may be guiding the future course of these students’ lives, it can be overwhelming.

As teachers, it’s important that we find what style, pedagogy, age groups, and demographics work for us. Brent discusses how he found his path in the face of adversity.

Pixlr.com

If you want a free resource for editing photographs either lightly or in great depth, take a look at Pixlr.com – Pixlr offers most of the features that photoshop users are used to, and even gives a fun and simple version or an “I know how to edit photos” version.

Brent also mentions Pixelmator as his editor of choice when on his Mac.

Non-Tech Rec

King’s Quest from Sierra

The classic series has been revitalized, and things have never been so much fun. If you remember playing the old games, or if you want a game that isn’t all blood and guts, look into King’s Quest.

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023 – Ditch That Textbook with Matt Miller

Brent Warner — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:00:16 +0000

In Episode 23 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent interviews Matt Miller, author of Ditch That Textbook and proprietor of DitchThatTextbook.com

#TLAP Giveaway

The giveaway is over, but you can still get these books and follow their authors! Check them out:

Teach Like a PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave)
Learn Like a PIRATE – Paul Solarz (@paulsolarz)
P is for PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave) & Shelley Burgess (@burgess_shelley)
Pure Genius – Don Wettrick (@donwettrick)
Ditch That Textbook – Matt Miller (@jmattmiller)
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom – Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)

Matt Miller on Ditch That Textbook and Mindsets for Teachers and Students

Matt sat down to talk about how to approach fixed mindsets for teachers and students regarding the modern classroom. He also reveals the secret behind the “J” in his Twitter handle, @jmattmiller

Resources Matt talks about:

OER – Open Educational Resources (Just one of many – google for more info)

Teachers Pay Teachers

Pictochart

Canva : Canva on EdTech.tv

Find Matt online:

Twitter: @jmattmiller

DitchThatTexbook.com

Ditch That Textbook on Amazon

HookED: Captivating Students – Matt’s Podcast

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Matt provided his recommendations for this episode.

Wii U

Nature! I don’t know how to link to nature, so here’s the National Park Service! Instead of following the link, consider going outside :)

Your Nature May Vary

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022 – The Case of the Plagiarized Book

Brent Warner — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:00:22 +0000

In Episode 22 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent shares a recent and teachable case of plagiarism and how a PLN helped create swift justice.

#TLAP Giveaway

The giveaway is over, but you can still get these books and follow their authors! Check them out:

Teach Like a PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave)
Learn Like a PIRATE – Paul Solarz (@paulsolarz)
P is for PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave) & Shelley Burgess (@burgess_shelley)
Pure Genius – Don Wettrick (@donwettrick)
Ditch That Textbook – Matt Miller (@jmattmiller)
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom – Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)

The Case of the Plagiarized Book

On July 23, 2015 Alice Keeler sent out a simple tweet:

So…. The “other” Google Classroom book on amazon stole my blog and my screenshots and shamelessly published my content no credit

— Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler) July 23, 2015

This tweet led to an interesting series of events that can be used as a teachable moment in the classroom regarding plagiarism and a teachable moment in the teacher’s lounge regarding the power of the PLN.

Rory’s Story Cubes

Rory’s Story Cubes are a great resource for any teacher to consider using an alternative approach to their lessons.

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Coffee Mugs from ThinkGeek

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021 – The Busy Teacher’s Approach to the Flipped Class

Brent Warner — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:19:57 +0000

In Episode 21 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent talks about how to approach the Flipped Class even with a busy schedule. He also shares Photos for Class as a resource.

#TLAP Giveaway

The giveaway is over, but you can still get these books and follow their authors! Check them out:

Teach Like a PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave)
Learn Like a PIRATE – Paul Solarz (@paulsolarz)
P is for PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave) & Shelley Burgess (@burgess_shelley)
Pure Genius – Don Wettrick (@donwettrick)
Ditch That Textbook – Matt Miller (@jmattmiller)
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom – Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)

The Busy Teacher’s Approach to the Flipped Class

Some resources for recording yourself for the flipped classroom:

Screenflow

Camtasia

Jing : Jing on EdTech.tv

I also talk about Flipped Classes in Episode 6 of the EdTechTV Podcast

Photos for Class

Photos for Class is a great resource for teachers who want to make sure their searches for class projects are well within legal usage rights.

Search for something below to check it out, or go to www.photosforclass.com

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Sun Tea. Simple, delicious.

Recipe: 2 oz of Water : 1 gram of tea

Put in sun for 3-5 Hours.

Pour over ice & enjoy.

*Photo found through Photos for Class

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020 – Better Visual Design

Brent Warner — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:00:26 +0000

In Episode 20 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent discusses why design is important and how you shouldn’t sacrifice your lesson or presentation for poorly designed PowerPoints.

#TLAP Giveaway

The giveaway is over, but you can still get these books and follow their authors! Check them out:

Teach Like a PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave)
Learn Like a PIRATE – Paul Solarz (@paulsolarz)
P is for PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave) & Shelley Burgess (@burgess_shelley)
Pure Genius – Don Wettrick (@donwettrick)
Ditch That Textbook – Matt Miller (@jmattmiller)
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom – Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)

Better Visual Design

Brent talks about the importance of good design and how it can help make or break a class or presentation.

Resources Mentioned:

Cult of Pedagogy – Jennifer Gonzalez (@cultofpedagogy)

Haiku Deck – Haiku Deck on EdTech.tv

Canva* – Canva on EdTech.tv

Prezi

Keynote

*The header image for this post was designed in Canva in about 45 seconds.

Nuzzel

Nuzzel.com is a great source that curates the most popular posts amongst your PLN. It looks for the most favorites and retweets so you don’t have to worry about logging into Twitter at the right moment. No more FOMO!

Non-Tech Rec

If you haven’t checked out Tee Fury, it may quickly become one of your daily drop-ins. If you like T-shirts and you like nerdery, Tee Fury has you covered.

Daily shirts that reference a wide range of nerdy fun, pop culture, and 80s/90s nostalgia. If it’s not for you, there’s a birthday present there for someone you love.

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019 – “I’m Bored”

Brent Warner — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:00:02 +0000

In Episode 19 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent discusses boredom, how it helps shape us, and how our lack of boredom may reduce creativity and innovation. He also talks about using Canned Responses to save time when using Gmail.

#TLAP Giveaway

The giveaway is over, but you can still get these books and follow their authors! Check them out:

Teach Like a PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave)
Learn Like a PIRATE – Paul Solarz (@paulsolarz)
P is for PIRATE – Dave Burgess (@burgessdave) & Shelley Burgess (@burgess_shelley)
Pure Genius – Don Wettrick (@donwettrick)
Ditch That Textbook – Matt Miller (@jmattmiller)
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom – Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)

Let’s Do Something Boring

Brent shares some thoughts on the connection between being bored, creativity & innovation.

Quotes:

“Boredom always precedes a period of great creativity.” – Robert M. Pirsig

“The life of the creative man is lead, directed and controlled by boredom. Avoiding boredom is one of our most important purposes.” – Susan Sontag

“Isn’t history ultimately the result of our fear of boredom?” – Emilie M. Cioran

“Don’t try to ‘fix’ the child’s boredom – rather, let the child find his or her inner resources.” – Julia Cameron

The value of boredom | Genevieve Bell | TEDxSydney

Canned Responses in Gmail

If you haven’t looked at using Canned Responses, consider using them to help you save time and to help students automatically get documents they may have lost.

Check out this post from The Gooru for more information

Non-Tech Rec

If you haven’t had a chance to check them out yet, Future Islands have a great synth-pop sound with a performance art twist.

The live show is said to be outstanding, so if you find yourself with an evening off when Future Islands are in town, make sure to grab your tickets early!

Future Islands – Singles

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018 – How to Manage Expectations

Brent Warner — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:26:39 +0000

In Episode 18 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent discusses How to manage expectations and how it can make a huge difference in the quality of our lives and our teaching. He also looks at the new Text To Speech function in Pocket.

Giveaway

In the new giveaway one lucky winner will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card as a teacher. All you have to do is spread the word!

How to Manage Expectations

Brent shares some ideas on Managing Expectations and why it is so important in classes.

Be Forthcoming
Be Consistent
Be Transparent

Pocket

Pocket is a great app for saving resources and referencing them later. They’ve just added a new Text To Speech option that really helps take the app to the next level.

Pocket on EdTech.tv

Non-Tech Rec

Ash vs. The Evil Dead. ’nuff said.

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017 – Words We Should Stop Using

Brent Warner — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:17:46 +0000

In Episode 17 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent discusses words we should remove from our vocabulary in order to communicate with our students and colleagues more effectively. Brent also takes a look at Clarisketch for Android devices.

Giveaway

In the new giveaway one lucky winner will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card as a teacher. All you have to do is spread the word!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/just-say-ellen-petry-leanse

Words we should stop using

This episode’s topic was partly inspired by:

Ellen Petry Leanse (@chep2m) and her article:

It was also inspired by this critique from Philip Corbett at the New York Times.

And of course this guy:

Clarisketch

Clarisketch is a great app for Android devices that lets you annotate and record over a picture you take. It’s an excellent way to share out information quickly. You can learn more at clarisketch.com or at the EdTech.tv post here:

Clarisketch on EdTech.tv

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If you’re using a standing desk, you may find that you start to get a little weary after a few hours. I was very happy to make the transition to a standing desk, but still wanted a way to give my feet and legs a rest. I was very happy to find the Mogo portable seat by Focal Upright.

This is a great way to keep on your feet without all the stress that comes from standing for hours at a time.

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016 – Productivity & Time Management w/ Jeff Bradbury

Brent Warner — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:00:00 +0000

In Episode 16 of the EdTech TV Podcast we talk to Jeff Bradbury about how he teaches full time, maintains a podcast network, and has time for his triplets.

Giveaway

In the new giveaway one lucky winner will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card as a teacher. All you have to do is spread the word!

Educational Podcasting Today (iOS App)

Expansion on #EdTechQ

Justin Birckbichler () made a great suggestion regarding Episode 13 and #EdTechQ and suggested that it could be expanded to #EdChatQ as well. I think it could go even further, accommodating the needs of many twitter users across various fields.

Justin also has a new podcast called EduRoadTrip with Greg Bagby and Mari Venturino. Make sure to check it out and to follow the “traveling” teachers!

EduRoadTrip (Website & Podcast)

@EduRoadTrip
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby

Justin Birckbichler: @Mr_B_Teacher

Mari Venturino: @msventurino

Productivity and Time Management w/ Jeff Bradbury

Brent and Jeff talked about podcasting, making apps, teaching and life, how to do it all, and how to make the time to organize it all.

Find Jeff at:

Teachercast.net

Also available on Twitter: @Teachercast

Pick up the app and support Jeff’s hard work:

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You’ll have to listen in for Jeff’s unique recommendation.

Brent recommended the Zero Chroma iPhone / iPad case.

This case offers great versatility for your iPhone or iPad and works as a built in stand as well. It fits flat and is lightweight, but opens up to hold your phone either vertically or horizontally.

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015 – Smash It Up! App Smashing

Brent Warner — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:00:33 +0000

In Episode 15 Brent looks at App Smashing – the idea of using multiple apps to create a final, blended digital product.

Giveaway

In the new giveaway one lucky winner will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card as a teacher. All you have to do is spread the word!

Dan Gallagher (@Gallagher_Tech)

Smash It Up! App Smashing

App Smashing is the process of using multiple apps in order to create a mixed media project. It can be a picture, audio, text, or video project.

Brent talks about the following smashable apps:

This episode was inspired by:

Sunny Richardson (@SunnyJune77)

McCright (@mccright)

The #YouveBeenAppSmashed challenge is available at:

tackk.com/audsuu

It was also inspired by:

The House of #EdTech Podcast Episode 39

Chris Nesi

Casey Cohen

The Non-Tech Rec

If you’ve been watching the second season of True Detective and you’re interested in local history, you should check out Welcome to Vinci – the True Detective inspired podcast that follows each episode and discusses how it’s influenced by often unexplored areas of Los Angeles, CA.

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014 – Lock It Down: Password Security

Brent Warner — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:00:36 +0000

In Episode 14 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent discusses password security using LastPass and Skitch for computers and phones.

Lock It Down: Password Security

Use LastPass to generate and keep passwords safe.

Check out LastPass

Also Brent shares a secret tip to keep your personal information safe.

Skitch

Check out Skitch

The Non-Tech Rec

Mike Rowe’s TED Talk:

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013 – #EdTechQ & Speed Reading with Spreed

Brent Warner — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 12:00:56 +0000

In Episode 13 Brent revisits the idea of the #EdTechQ hashtag on twitter and how to increase your productivity using Spreed.

Giveaway

In the new giveaway one lucky winner will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card as a teacher. All you have to do is spread the word!

#EdTechQ

The idea for #EdTechQ was originally discussed in this post.

Want the IFTTT Recipe? Click below!

Spreed

Spreed is a plugin for Google Chrome that can help you increase your reading speed by up to 2-3x.

Spreed is not only useful for you making sure you can catch up with everything, but as a tool to recommend to your students.

Download Spreed Here

The Non-Tech Rec

Feel like you need a detox from all the unhealthy food you’ve gorged on over the weekend? Brent’s recommendation for this week is the Green Smoothie.

While there are a lot of great recipes out there, Brent recommends that you start at www.simplegreensmoothies.com and play around with their free recipes.

As a bonus idea, try putting chia seeds into your smoothie for a little more texture and a more filling, satisfying drink.

Do you like the EdTechTV Podcast? Help out by rating and reviewing the show on iTunes and then click the link below to get your chance to win the $50 Gift Card!

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012 – All About Audiobooks

Brent Warner — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:27:55 +0000

In Episode 12 Brent discusses the pros and cons of audiobooks and whether or not you should use them in the classroom.

Giveaway

In the new giveaway one lucky winner will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card as a teacher. All you have to do is spread the word!

All About Audiobooks

Brent shares some thoughts on the pros and cons of using audiobooks in class:

Cons:

No Self Pacing
Limited to the skill of the narrator
No annotation – traditional style audible lets you add notes
Hard to search

Pros:

Demonstrate fluency, pronunciation, articulation, intonation and more
Many students can listen beyond their reading levels and may find they have more to contribute than they may of thought otherwise
Understand the tone of the story
Bring life to readings.

A Thought on Read Out Loud Activites

Consider using technology to assign out lout reading activities to your students that they can record and then send in to you for homework. This will help increase fluency, comprehension, and proficiency without drawing attention to weaknesses amongst the students.

The Non-Tech Rec

If you’re sick of oversized wallets about to explode in your pocket or purse, consider switching to the Bellroy Wallet.

The Bellroy wallet will force you to reprioritize what you carry around with you to the essentials.

There are a number of sizes depending on your needs so check it out to see what suits you.

Check out the official Bellroy website while you’re at it.

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011 – The Power of Handwriting & Twitter Guidelines

Brent Warner — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:00:33 +0000

On Episode 11 we talk about the Power of Handwriting (just in time for #PenATweet Day) and we discuss the rules of the road for keeping it real on Twitter

Giveaway

In the new giveaway one lucky winner will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card as a teacher. All you have to do is spread the word!

Are We Losing the Art of Handwriting (BBC)

The Power of Handwriting

People and resources mentioned:

@TeacherToolkit

#PenATweet Day

The Pen is Mightier Than the Keyboard

Rules of the Road: Twitter Guidelines for Keeping it Real

While jumping into twitter is exciting, it can also be addicting and leads some people to present themselves as less than legitimate. We discuss the following points as reminders to look at and remember the real value of Twitter.

It’s not about who follows you, it’s about who you follow
Don’t just retweet – share your voice
Know your hashtags
Be careful with automation tools – know what they do.
Don’t Buy Followers

The Non-Tech Rec

The Gorillapod by Joby is something you’ve probably seen all over the place even if you haven’t bought one for yourself.

The versatility of the Gorillapod is something not to be overlooked. It’s incredibly useful for all sorts of purposes, and you can mount anything on it that takes a standard screw mount. Hang it from a doorknob, use it to balance your camera against a wall, get that artistic street-level selfie, play around with it to see what you can do.

Be sure to check out the different varieties to make sure you get the one that best suits your need.

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010 – 10 Tips for Teacher Conferences

Brent Warner — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:00:58 +0000

In Episode 10 of the EdTechTV Podcast we discuss 10 tips to make a Teachers’ Conference more valuable.

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10 Tips for a Productive Teacher Conference

Choose your sessions carefully.
Sit in the back unless you’re sure
Map out your backup choices.
Follow the names
See if the resources are available online.
Allow yourself to skip sessions
Spend time in the Exhibitor’s halls.
Set up things in advance.
Join the mixers
Follow the Twitter stream

Non-Tech Rec

I recommended RiffTrax to any old fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000. RiffTrax features a lot of the members of the old MST3K gang dropping comedy gold on movies good and bad.

RiffTrax also has live sessions which broadcast to theaters across the country, so you can sit in on a live session with your friends and like-minded strangers for a great night out.

009 – How to Listen to Podcasts & Interactive Fiction in the Classroom

Brent Warner — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 17:11:46 +0000

In Episode 9 of the EdTechTV Podcast we explore different ways to improve the podcast listening experience and Interactive Fiction in the Classroom.

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Interactive Fiction in the Classroom by Matthew Farber (Edutopia)

How to Listen to Podcasts

In the first segment we discuss ways to make the most of your time listening to Podcasts.

Choose Your Times
Speed it Up!
Pause
Skip

Do you have any thoughts on how to take advantage of listening to podcasts? Let me know in the comments below!

Interactive Fiction

Twine

Inklewriter

Non-Tech Rec

If you’re a fan of Veronica Mars or Party Down, you are going to enjoy Rob Thomas’ latest effort, iZombie.

Despite the terrible name, the show is clever and creative, with strong characters, heart, and (edible) brains.

If you’re up for a slightly grotesque, but overall good time, add iZombie to your to-watch list.

008 – The Low Budget Classroom

Brent Warner — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:00:01 +0000

In Episode 8 of the EdTechTV Podcast we discuss Sleep and Productivity and how to integrate tech into the low budget classroom.

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Turn your iPad into a Smartboard with the Apple TV

Sleep and Productivity

Sleep is invaluable to us as teachers, but do we know how well we’re sleeping or how much we actually need? Here are some of the resources I talked about in the episode:

Fit Bit:

Jawbone UP:

More about the UP: Wearable Tech and Better Habits for the New Year

Sleep Tracker Apps

Don’t want the wearable tech, you can also do it from your phone if you don’t mind the cellular beams hitting your head all night:

Sleep Cycle (iOS)

Sleep as Android (Android)

The Low Budget Classroom

We share some ways to consider getting tech into your classroom. If you’re able to secure a projector, consider the following resources:

Turn your iPad into a Smartboard (original)

Turn your Android device into a Smartboard

Reflector 2 (Updated to project both iOS & Android devices through your computer)

Ditch your Document Camera (Use Skitch to capture and annotate life)

Non-Tech Rec

Chest Wide Open by Lyrics Born

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007 – Mobile in the Classroom

Brent Warner — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:00:52 +0000

In Episode 7 of the EdTechTV Podcast we discuss Mobile in the Classroom and reflectling on who your students are as individuals.

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Reflecting on your students

As teachers we are in one of the most amazing working environments out there. We have the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life with an infinite spread of beliefs, cultures, and world views.

In this segment I discuss the idea of reflecting on what you’ve learned and how you’ve been formed by your students as individuals.

Mobile in the Classroom

We discuss mobile in the classroom and an article I wrote in 2013 for KQED.

I recommended the following apps for bringing mobile in the classroom, and engaging your students where they are:

Kahoot – Kahoot is the trivia darling of the EdTech world right now and for good reason. It’s fun and engaging, and gets students involved. There’s some debate over whether multiple choice is valuable, but if it hooks my students attention as a starting point, I’m all in.

Google Voice – You can use google voice to assign spoken work. Students call a number and leave a recording for you, and Google Voice will store and transcribe it for you. All this for free!

Klikaklu – This is a great app that helps you do photo scavenger hunts. You can set it up by taking pictures of things and leaving clues, then students use their phones to try to take the same picture after they’ve figured out the clue.

I’d love to hear your recommendations and how you help your students incorporate mobile in the classroom. Please leave your comments below!

Non-Tech Rec

If you get bothered by bulky keys that jab into your leg and get magically caught in the keyring, consider using the KeySmart. You can load your keys into it and it tucks away nicely. Of course it won’t fit a FOB Car Key, but they’ve even figured that out with a little loop you can add on if you’d like.

I love practical purchases, and this – though it may seem silly – has improved the quality of my life. Definitely a must have for anyone who has struggled with their keys.

Check out the KeySmart

006 – Resonance and Flipped Classes

Brent Warner — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:00:58 +0000

In Episode 6 we look at whether or not we need to resonate with the things that other people seem to, and we explore the basics of the flipped class.

Also a special shout out to Brent’s Mom for her 70th birthday!

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Resonance

It’s important to explore whether we like or try things because other people do, or because it actually strikes a chord with us as teachers. We need to give ourselves permission not to be infatuated with the same ideas, thoughts, pedagogy, etc as everyone else is. In this section I discuss the idea of giving ourselves permission not to like what everyone else does

Share your thoughts on resonating with the crowd – Do you ever find yourself not getting what the big deal is? Let me know in the comments!

The Flipped Classroom

The flipped classroom is the idea that students should spend their time with passive activities (lectures, etc) at home, and work on the interactive stuff (homework, activities) in school. Teachers have been able to achieve this in recent years by uploading their lectures to sites like YouTube and the Khan Academy.

Many teachers avoid trying out flipping their classes for fear of having to recreate lectures and not having enough time. I discuss some potential alternatives.

For those who do want to jump in, you can record yourself using something as simple as your iPhone, or you can use screen recording software like Screenflow or Camtasia.

Feel free to check out my tutorial on using Jing – from the makers of Camtasia

Non-Tech Rec

The California Burrito! Don’t mess around with that Northern California mess, it’s all about the So Cal California Burrito.

005 – Enthusiasm vs. Expertise and Stepping into the Twitter Stream

Brent Warner — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:00:16 +0000

In Episode 5 we look at Enthusiasm vs. Expertise and stepping into the Twitter Stream

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Cybraryman’s Educational Chats on Twitter

Enthusiasm vs. Expertise

I discuss the value of being an EdTech Enthusiast vs. an EdTech Expert. I share my thoughts, as well as mentioning some help I got from @AppEducationFox via #CAedchat

Share your thoughts on Enthusiasm vs. Expertise – Do you find that some consider you one when you think of yourself as another? Let me know in the comments!

Stepping into Twitter

In the toolbox we explore Twitter and why it takes time for people who are ideally suited for the platform to actually get started using it.

Who to follow:

Two of the main barriers to entry seem to be knowing who to follow, and knowing how to keep up. While I suggest not worrying about how to keep up, here is a beginning (and grossly incomplete) list of people I recommended to follow:

@AliceKeeler – Alice Keeler

@CoolCatTeacher – Vickie Davis

@AppEducationFox – Jo-Ann Fox

@web20classroom – Steven Anderson

@TeacherToolkit – Ross Morrison McGill

@TeacherCast – Jeffrey Bradbury

@davidtedu – David Theriault

@MsMagiera – Jennie Magiera

@mcleod – Scott McLeod

@gochemonline – JR Ginex-Orinion

While these are all great sources that I recommend – REMEMBER that these are MY choices, and they may not be yours. Check them out and see if you like what they have to say and share. Twitter is only useful to you if it fulfills your needs, not mine.

Twitter Chats

If you’re interested in joining a Twitter Chat, but don’t know where to find one that matches your needs, look no further:

Non-Tech Rec

For the non-tech rec I chose a vast and sprawling series to make up for not having provided one in Episode 4

I recommend the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. This is nothing new to hardcore King fans, but to the less dedicated fans like me, this was a HUGE find.

This is a series of books that follow a man named Roland Deschain, who is kind of like a mix between a medieval knight, a cowboy, and a wandering samurai.

The books take us on a surreal journey through both Roland’s world and our own in a way that very few writers are able to accomplish.

These books are massive, so if you have the whole summer off, you may want to break into the series now.

004 – Evernote, Curated Content, & the Death of the Renaissance Man

Brent Warner — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:00:03 +0000

In Episode 4 we look at Evernote in the toolbox and we look at the value of curated content in the modern era vs. searching out your own sources.

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Curated Content & The Death of the Renaissance Man

I discuss whether we are limiting ourselves with modern curation by only seeing what we want to see instead of the true breadth of news, activities, and even entertainment that is available in the world today.

What do you think about curated news? Is it all good, or do we need to be a little more distinguishing in our attempts to make sure we’re well-rounded?

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Evernote

In Episode 4 I talk about the basics of Evernote, understanding the purpose of the note function, as well as the notebook and stacks.

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003 – Summertime PD and Apple in the Toolbox

Brent Warner — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:00:36 +0000

In Episode 3 we look at the toolbox of Apple. I share how I became the first person in Japan to have an iPad, and some ideas of how you can spend your summer productively.

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Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers

Summertime Professional Development

I discussed a number of ways to make your summer valuable in terms of your development without necessarily “giving up” your summer.

Twitter Chats:

#PodcastPD on Sundays at 5:30 Pacific time with Chris Nesi @MrNesi, Stacy Lindes @iruntech, and AJ Bianco @ajbianco.

Day Classes:

Look up what’s going on at your local community college, community center, or on MeetUp.com

Podcasts:

Techlandia

House of EdTech

BeardED

Ed Got Game

Non Education Related Podcasts:

Invisibilia

Reply All

The Tim Ferriss Show (Sometimes NSFW)

The Allusionist

Talk Blocked (NSFW)

Reading:

My summer reading list consists of:

Creative Schools by Sir Ken Robinson

In the Basement of the Ivory Tower by Professor X (not Charles Xavier)

Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess

Learn Like a Pirate by Paul Solarz

A Dance With Dragons by George RR Martin

What are you going to do for your PD?

Leave a comment in the comments section below, or tweet me @EdTechTV

An Apple A Day

In Episode 3 I recommend Apple as a vital part of the EdTech Toolkit. While I know teachers that work with non-apple devices, there is an undeniable correlation between productive and proactive teachers and Apple devices. Of course I’m aware that correlation does not equal causation, but there’s something to be said for the general ease of use and design that goes into Apple’s products.

The Non-Tech Rec

For today’s non-tech rec, I’ve chosen Meditation.

While I can’t really link you to meditation itself, there are a number of ways to get started. I personally tried many times, but only found success using Headspace.

Meditation can help you relax, feel better, and focus amongst other benefits. If you’ve always wanted to give it a try, I recommend setting aside some specific time today to do so.

002 – Let Me Google That For You

Brent Warner — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 12:00:14 +0000

In Episode 2 we delve into the toolbox to talk about Google Apps, giving a brief rundown of each of them and perhaps introducing a few that you weren’t aware of.

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EdTech and the Apple Watch

I don’t make any secret of the fact that I’m skeptical of the Apple Watch. In some ways it’s cool, but I remain unconvinced that I have any need or even any want for it.

In Episode 2 I discuss my thoughts on the Apple Watch – but maybe I’m wrong! Do you think the Apple Watch will be useful in the classroom? Let me know in the comments below!

Let Me Google That For You!

Docs: Google Docs is your alternative for Word, and at this point there is very little reason you should still be using Word. It’s bloated and annoying and not even compatible with itself. Docs lets you or students write, keep revisions, and comment on papers with the simple click of a share button. If you really start getting into it, there are some great plugins like Doctopus which can help you organize everything you need for your classes.

Sheets: If Docs is Word, then of course Sheets is Excel. The only people I’ve ever met who use Excel to any of its potential are statisticians and accountants. MOST people just use the database to have things line up – something you could do just as easily with a table in docs. Still there are a lot of nice cross functionalities, and if you really want to master Sheets, I recommend checking out Alice Keeler. If you’re not following Alice Keeler I’d be interested to know how you know about me. That would be like knowing who Lobelia Sackville-Baggins is but not knowing who Gandalf the Grey is. Regardless, for more on Sheets just follow Alice Keeler at AliceKeeler.com

Forms: A fair amount of teachers are passingly familiar with forms, but these are a great way to have students fill out surveys, questionnaires and exit slips. All the information goes straight into a Google Sheet, so it’s really easy to look at and see what is working and what isn’t. I’ve done a few tutorials on Google Forms, so check out the show notes for those.

Check out the EdTech.tv post on using Google Forms

Sites: You can create simple websites and wikis right on google sites. Google sites have clearly been left neglected by Mother-google, but their simple functionality make it really convenient for people to build one-off sites or pages. When I was at the CUE conference a few months ago, there was a great presentation on using Google sites to organize individual classroom projects.

Slides: Now we’re starting to get into the “Oh, I didn’t know google did that!” zone. Yes, Google does have its own version of Powerpoint, and it’s really simple to work with. The extra cool thing about Slides is that you can embed them easily on your website, so if you’ve built a presentation for students, they can go back and look at them on your site any time.

Drawings: Drawings is kind of like Mario Paint. It lets you draw very simple shapes, graphs, and charts. The nice thing is that you can import pictures and annotate over the picture, so I’ve seen teachers do presentations on using it for things like geography where they imported a map, and then the students would mark it up with all the necessary information.

Voice: Google voice lets you set up a custom phone number and mail box. The number can either be forwarded to the phone of your choice, or it can go to voicemail. The coolest thing about it is that it transcribes messages that people leave, so if you set up a homework assignment where students have to call in and you can visually inspect their messages in addition to listening to them.

Check out the EdTech.tv post on Google Voice

Keep: Google Keep is a sneaky little one that I’m just starting to play with myself. The people who get into it really seem to swear by it. I think of Keep as google’s version of the post-it note, just a simple way to write something down quickly and be able to access it later. It can be used for lists, to-dos, reminders, whatever. I wish they had an iOS app for it, I’d definitely play with it more often.

The Non-Tech Rec

Today’s Non-Tech Rec is the movie Mad Max: Fury Road

This movie is absolute visual insanity and a must see for anyone with a penchant for action.

Fair warning: You will be grinding your teeth at the intensity of the film. It is non-stop from beginning to end and will drain you of your energy.

It’s been a long time since hollywood has put out an action movie of this caliber, do yourself a favor and see it in the theaters.

001 – The Power of a Blog

Brent Warner — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 12:00:01 +0000

Episode 001 of the EdTechTV Podcast launches the show off by breaking into the toolkit and exploring the value of blogging.

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