Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Jake Miller

The #EduDuctTape Podcast, hosted by Jake Miller, focuses on viewing #edtech as a tool used to meet goals, address learning standards, and solve problems in the classroom, much as duct tape is used as a tool that solves a plethora of problems in our lives. In each episode, Jake sits down with a different inspiring guest to share and discuss some awesome ideas for using tech in the classroom!

  1. EDT Jake on The Inspired Teacher Podcast

    25 JUIL.

    EDT Jake on The Inspired Teacher Podcast

    What happens when two education nerds talk books, buffaloes, and Brisk? In this special episode, I join Mike Brilla on The Inspired Teacher Podcast to discuss the role of AI in classrooms, building a professional learning community, and the adjacent possible. We get candid about cell phones, feedback, tech integration, and remembering our “why” as educators. Tools we mention include MagicSchool, Diffit, Claude, ChatGPT, and Brisk. You’ll laugh, reflect, and leave with ideas you can try tomorrow. #EduDuctTape This interview was originally aired on The Inspired Teacher by Mike Brilla. It is being re-aired here with his permission. You can access the original episode here: https://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/show/inspiredteacherpodcast/jake-is-here/ … and access other episodes of the show here: https://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/show/inspiredteacherpodcast/   0:00:00 INTRO  0:02:35 The Inspired Teacher Podcast 0:04:33 Fresh Air at Five Bumper 0:04:53 Interview 0:07:07 Who is Jake? 0:10:11 What is Jake Reading? - The Anxious Generation, by John Haidt - https://amzn.to/4o5f2Uv (affiliate link) - Marching off the Map, by Tim Elmore - https://amzn.to/4kTSHX6 (affiliate link) 0:12:35 Reacting to Change in Education 0:19:06 The Adjacent Possible - The Innovator’s Mindset, by George Couros - https://amzn.to/3IKgr2s (affiliate link) 0:22:53 How "Let Them" Impacts Teachers Learning from One Another - The Let Them Theory, by Monica Robbins - https://amzn.to/46rVHGI (affiliate link) 0:25:12 Where is Jake Getting Inspiration & Ideas? 0:29:38 Talking about AI 0:36:19 A Final Piece of Advice - “Know Your Why” - Michael Jr. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytFB8TrkTo - Define Your WHY, by Barbara Bray - https://amzn.to/454T9Ma (affiliate link)

    41 min
  2. EDT128 Google Gemini for Education

    10 JUIL.

    EDT128 Google Gemini for Education

    Google announced Gemini for Education. In this episode, I break it all down, from Deep Research and Gemini Canvas to Gems, Gemini Live, and more. I also discuss the difference between the paid and free versions as well as the admin controls and privacy features in it. Plus, in the soapbox moment, I dig into the importance of growth mindset, perseverance, and what we can all learn from the Learning Pit. #EduDuctTape Episode 128 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:31 Today's Soapbox Moment: “Rental Skates, Paintballs, and the Messy Middle” - The Anthropocene Reviewed - https://amzn.to/4eFD309 (Amazon affiliate link) - The Learning Pit - https://www.learningpit.org 0:07:52 EdTech & Edu News Updates 0:08:21 Introducing Gemini for Education - https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/ai/gemini-for-education - https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/gfe_launch_guide_iste2025.pdf 0:09:29 Gemini Live - https://gemini.google/overview/gemini-live/?hl=en 0:11:38 Deep Research - https://gemini.google/overview/deep-research -  https://workspace.google.com/blog/ai-and-machine-learning/meet-deep-research-your-new-ai-research-assistant - https://blog.google/products/gemini/deep-research-gemini-2-5-pro-experimental/ - https://blog.google/products/gemini/google-gemini-deep-research/ - https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/15719111 0:15:56 Gemini Canvas - https://gemini.google/overview/canvas/?hl=en 0:18:29 Gemini Gems - https://gemini.google/overview/gems/?hl=en - https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/gems_one_pager_education.pdf - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/07/gems-in-the-side-panel-of-google-workspace-apps.html - https://support.google.com/docs/answer/14206696?hl=en&sjid=18317434446311439557-NA 0:21:55 Gemini for Education Safety and Privacy 0:23:11 Free vs. Pro: What You Get with Gemini for Education - https://gemini.google/subscriptions 0:27:30 Admin Controls in Gemini for Education - https://support.google.com/a/answer/14564320 - https://support.google.com/a/answer/14571493 - https://support.google.com/vault/answer/15695746   Send me your thoughts on Bluesky with #EduDuctTape or at Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape!

    32 min
  3. EDT127 Quizizz Becomes Wayground, Google Classroom Add-ons, Edpuzzle Quizizz and Slides, a Soapbox, and more!

    26 JUIN

    EDT127 Quizizz Becomes Wayground, Google Classroom Add-ons, Edpuzzle Quizizz and Slides, a Soapbox, and more!

    What do a name change, a new font, and fewer browser tabs have in common? In this episode, I unpack the Quizizz rebrand to Wayground, share Edpuzzle’s leap beyond video with new interactive tools, highlight Google Classroom’s latest add-on integrations, and spotlight Google Fonts’ Playwrite—a typeface built to support handwriting instruction. Plus, in the Soapbox moment, I reflect on my son learning to drive and the lessons we’re both picking up along the way. #EduDuctTape Episode 127 0:00:00 INTRO  0:02:04 Soapbox Moment: Mirrors, Mailboxes, and Merging 0:07:06 EdTech & Education News & Updates 0:07:38 Quizizz Becomes Wayground https://wayground.com/home/from-quizizz-to-wayground?lng=en 0:11:45 A Font That Teaches Handwriting? Meet Playwrite. https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/collaboration-creativity-tools/ https://fonts.googleblog.com/2024/06/playwrite-is-new-font-superfamily-for.html 0:13:55 Edpuzzle Moves Beyond Video https://edpuzzle.com/press/edpuzzle-quizzes-beta 0:15:30 New Add-ons in Google Classroom https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/collaboration-creativity-tools/ 0:17:15 Innovative Sentences to Learn From https://thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/new-project-innovative-sentences https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OdrbjMb9OT4fTrJtit-h1fIGyNFNchegSZwLc-A-62E/preview?slide=id.g22a3d5dd5f1_0_36   Send me your thoughts on Bluesky with #EduDuctTape or at Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape!

    22 min
  4. EDT126 Fonz Mendoza, Screencasting Tools, Screencastify, Kapwing, ScreenPal, Loom, plus NotebookLM, Padlet, Quizizz, and Google Lens

    17 JUIN

    EDT126 Fonz Mendoza, Screencasting Tools, Screencastify, Kapwing, ScreenPal, Loom, plus NotebookLM, Padlet, Quizizz, and Google Lens

    What if your classroom ran more like a student-led workshop than a teacher-led lecture? In this episode, Alfonso Mendoza joins me to talk about screencasting tools like Screencastify, Loom, ScreenPal, and Kapwing. I also spotlight new features in Padlet and NotebookLM, share how Google Lens can support inquiry in the moment, and reflect on The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak. EduDuctTape Episode 126   0:00:00 INTRO 0:01:47 Today's Guest: Fonz Mendoza Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza Jr. is an educator, AI researcher, and host of My EdTech Life. He champions responsible innovation in education, blending technology, ethics, and heart. Contact Info:  www.myedtech.life Socials @MyEdTechLife 0:06:35 Which of the Following Is Less Torturous? 0:12:01 Today's #EduDuctTape Question: What Tool Would You Use for Recording Screencasts? 0:13:14 Screencastify https://www.screencastify.com/ 0:24:41 Screencastify Quizzes https://www.screencastify.com/features/interactive-questions 0:27:51 Using Kami with Screencastify https://www.kamiapp.com/ 0:29:25 Just Press Record, But Do You Have to Assess It? 0:31:01 Setting a Time Limit 0:32:33 Screencasting for Language Acquisition 0:36:34 Camtasia https://www.techsmith.com/store/camtasia/education 0:36:48 Limitations to Screencastify 0:37:44 Kapwing https://www.kapwing.com/edu 0:44:18 ScreenPal https://screenpal.com/education 0:45:12 Free or Paid Tools? 0:49:12 Loom https://support.loom.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006579637-Loom-for-Education-Discounted-for-students-and-educators 0:54:59 NotebookLM: Public Sharing https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/notebooklm-public-notebooks/ 0:56:08 NotebookLM: Audio Overview in 50+ Languages https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/notebooklm-audio-overviews-50-languages/ 0:57:03 NotebookLM: Mobile App https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-app/ 0:58:07 Padlet Analytics https://padlet.blog/analytics-for-your-padlets 1:00:17 Google Lens in Chrome https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/ai-tools-education-2025/ https://gizmodo.com/how-to-use-google-lens-in-a-chrome-browser-2000497352 https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/1325808 1:02:49 Quizizz is Changing Names! 1:04:40 The Shift to Student Led https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Student-Led-Reimagining-Classroom-Workflows/dp/1948334526   Send me your thoughts on Bluesky with #EduDuctTape or at Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape!

    1 h 8 min
  5. EDT125 Courtney Watson, Scribe, iorad, Bite-Sized Tech Instructions, BookCreator, Padlet, NotebookLM

    29 MAI

    EDT125 Courtney Watson, Scribe, iorad, Bite-Sized Tech Instructions, BookCreator, Padlet, NotebookLM

    How do we make tech processes easier for students—and teachers—to follow? In this episode, I chat with Courtney Watson from friEdTechnology about strategies for creating clear, bite-sized tech instructions using tools like Scribe, iorad, Canva, and Adobe Express. We explore ways to lower the cognitive load and boost confidence in tech-rich classrooms. Plus, I share new feature updates in Book Creator, Padlet, and NotebookLM that support accessibility, flexibility, and efficiency. #EduDuctTape Episode 125 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:59 Today's Guest: Courtney Watson Courtney is a Google Certified Educator/Trainer and Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology. She is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. #TechWithoutTears Contact Info:  https://tiktok.com/@techwithouttears, https://x.com/cmwatson2010,  https://bsky.app/profile/cmwatson2010.bsky.social, courtney@fried.tech, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmwatson2010/ 0:04:58 Two Truths & One Lie 0:11:36 Today's #EduDuctTape Question: Bite-Sized Instructions 0:12:58 Scribe https://scribehow.com/ 0:16:14 Mark Twain Quote “I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” 0:18:26 iorad https://www.iorad.com/ 0:20:16 Comparing Scribe and iorad 0:25:24 TikTok Style Videos in Canva or Adobe Express 0:27:57 Courtney's Screencasting & Adobe Express Method 0:29:21 How far we've come with screencasting 0:32:59 Potty PD or Copier PD 0:37:02 NotebookLM 0:38:36 NotebookLM for Canvas and Schoology https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/ai-tools-education-2025/ 0:39:57 NotebookLM Plus https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/ai-tools-education-2025/ 0:41:20 Padlet’s “Clear Posts” Feature https://padlet.help/l/en/article/ma9aogqsme-how-do-i-delete-all-posts-at-once 0:43:27 6. BookCreator Adds Text-to-Speech in Edit Mode https://bookcreator.com/2025/02/feature-update-text-to-speech-for-text-and-pdfs

    48 min
  6. EDT124 Bryon Carpenter, Tools for Visuals like Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides

    15 MAI

    EDT124 Bryon Carpenter, Tools for Visuals like Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides

    What’s your favorite tool for having students create visuals like infographics and diagrams? Bryon Carpenter from Fresh Air At Five joins me to answer that very question. We discuss Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides. Also, I share about Brisk’s new Podcast Generator, a Chromebook monitoring feature coming soon to Google, SchoolAI’s response to some ethical concerns, and a documentary recommendation.   #EduDuctTape Episode 124 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:09 Today's Guest: Bryon Carpenter 0:06:49 Which of the Following is Less Torturous 0:10:22 Today's #EduDuctTape Question 0:11:58 Adobe Express https://www.adobe.com/express/ 0:12:41 Picking the Right Tool 0:14:11 Google Drawings drawings.google.com 0:15:54 How Does Google Drawings Relate to Google Slides 0:18:26 Object-Based, Drawing-Based, and Procreate 0:20:17 Shapegrams https://shapegrams.com/ 0:21:04 3. Layers in Adobe Express 0:21:35 Ages for Adobe Express 0:23:18 What Can You Do in Adobe Express? 0:25:58 Adobe Express Pricing https://www.adobe.com/education/express/ 0:28:17 Adobe Creative Cloud https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html 0:36:14 AI in Adobe Express 0:36:12 Adobe Voice to Animate https://www.adobe.com/express/create/animation 0:38:27 Adobe Text Effects https://www.adobe.com/express/create/ai/text-effects Today’s EdTech and Edu News: 0:41:07 Brisk’s New Podcast Generator briskteaching.com/podcast 0:46:03 Google’s New ‘Class Tools’ for Chromebooks https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/class-tools-chromebook/ 0:47:56 SchoolAI Responds to Ethical Concerns https://schoolai.com/blog/strengthening-ethical-ai-in-classrooms-improvements-to-historical-figure-spaces 0:50:38 The First Class documentary https://www.thefirstclass.org/

    53 min
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The #EduDuctTape Podcast, hosted by Jake Miller, focuses on viewing #edtech as a tool used to meet goals, address learning standards, and solve problems in the classroom, much as duct tape is used as a tool that solves a plethora of problems in our lives. In each episode, Jake sits down with a different inspiring guest to share and discuss some awesome ideas for using tech in the classroom!

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