Taking a Byte Out of EdTech

In this episode, Sitara is back and she joins Marshall as they cover some ways you can engage your students while also getting the academic outcomes from them that you are looking for. Taking a Byte Out of Ed Tech Blog Follow Marshall on Twitter Follow Sitara on Twitter Resources Jamboard Getting Started with Jamboard Teacher Center Flipgrid Flipgrid's Blog 50 Ways to Use Flipgrid in the Classroom Ryan O'Donnell's Website with Google Slides Templates Follow Ryan on Twitter Listen to "Check This Out" (a podcast put on by Ryan O'Donnell and Brain Briggs) Book Creator Book Creator Resources Google's Arts and Culture Discovery Education

In this episode, we discuss some of my favorite workflow shortcuts. These range from keyboard shortcuts, URL shortcuts, and just some overall tips and tricks. Taking a Byte Out of Ed Tech Blog Episode 11: Keyboard and URL Shortcuts Follow Marshall on Twitter

In this episode, we cover Jamboard and how it can be used in the classroom. Taking a Byte Out of Ed Tech Jamboard Jamboard Templates Flipgrid

????Links Taking a Byte Out of Ed Tech Ed Tech In TUSD Website Resources Mentioned Listening: The Forgotten Skill by Madelyn Burley-Allen  How to be Heard - Julian Treasure  Teaching the Core Skills of Listening and Speaking - Eric Palmer  The Lost Art of Listening - Michael Nichols  The Five Keys to Mindful Communication - Susan Chapman  Four Essential Keys to Effective Communication - Bento Leal  Teaching Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards - Kristen Swanson  Educational Podcast Directory  ??Social Info??  Follow Marshall on Twitter Follow Sitara on Twitter Follow Mary on Twitter

Podcast Show Notes In this episode, we discuss Nearpod and Peardeck. We discuss how they can be used not only during distance learning but also once we return to our classrooms. ??Links??  Nearpod Peardeck Nearpod Google Slides Add-on Link  What Can You Do With the Nearpod Add-on for Google Slides?  Peardeck Google Slides Add-on Link  Peardeck for Google Slides ??Social Info??  Follow Marshall on Twitter  Follow Sitara on Twitter

In this episode, learn about Gimkit, developed by a teenager, which uses engaging and interactive programming to help students review a topic! Then learn about how EdPuzzle can transform videos into a tool to gather information from your students, asking questions through the video! ??Links?? Gimkit Gimkit FAQs Edpuzzle Getting Started with Edpuzzle ??Social Info?? Follow Marshall on Twitter Follow Sitara on Twitter

In this episode, Sitara and Marshall focus on different apps and tools that can be used to create a collaborative, creative, and engaging culture online with your students during Distance Learning. ??Links?? Link to Presentation Educator's Guide to FlipGrid Google Slides Templates Book Creator ??Social Info?? Follow Marshall on Twitter Follow Sitara on Twitter

In this episode we talk about all things Google Meet. We cover all of the changes Google has made with Google Meet including the integration into Google Classroom. We also cover how you can use it with your students, not only during distance learning, but in the future as well.

This session will focus on different tools that can be put into place to help support students during this time of distance learning. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs will be discussed, along with different ways to provide virtual connections with students.

In this episode, we focus on how to use the Zoom application to hold virtual face to face learning opportunities for students. We also cover virtual etiquette, Zoom for Beginners, and students expectations.

In this episode we talk about what is distance learning. This is part of our Virtual PD series during the COVID-19 school closure. This session focuses on how distance learning is different from face to face learning in a classroom and how to keep students engaged in this type of e-learning environment.

In today's episode, we are going to be talking about all of the ways that you can organize your Google Drive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taking-a-byte-out-of-edtech-podcast/message

In this episode, we dive deeper into Wakelet and talk about some of the ways you can customize Wakelet by customizing your profile, your collections, adding contributors, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taking-a-byte-out-of-edtech-podcast/message

In this episode, we are going to dive back into keyboard shortcuts and also hit on some url shortcuts to help increase your productivity in and out of the classroom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taking-a-byte-out-of-edtech-podcast/message

In this episode, we are going to dive into all things Wakelet. We are going to discuss what Wakelet is, how to create collections, how to add content to your collections, and uses in the classroom.

In this episode, we put two popular platforms, Kahoot and Quizizz, head to head to see which one would be best for your classroom. We compare these two platform through 5 different categories: Interactions, Integrations, libraries, collaboration/sharing, and results/data.

 Today, we are going to dive into part two of our Google Sites series. In this episode, we are going to discuss ways that you can customize your Google Site. We will cover items like adding a logo, customizing accent colors, changing header images, navigation, drop-down navigation, hiding pages, and adding alt text. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taking-a-byte-out-of-edtech-podcast/message

In this episode, we go over the basics of Google Sites. We cover how to create a site, the controls on the site, and adding content to your site. 

  This time of year, I usually get asked a lot by teachers, “What do I do with my Google Classroom at the end of the year? Is there anything special I need to do?” In this episode, Marshall discusses some end of the year Google Classroom cleanup tips.

In this episode, we will discuss some of the latest updates that have come to Google Classroom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taking-a-byte-out-of-edtech-podcast/message