Edtech Throwdown

Eric Guise/Nick Johnson
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Edtech Throwdown

The Edtech Throwdown podcast (originally GotTechED the Podcast) was created in 2018 by Nick Johnson and Eric Guise with one, singular goal: to provide quality, tech-centric professional development (PD) to busy teachers on the move. As educators who have always been passionate about PD, Nick and Guise have attended and created hundreds of hours of professional learning experiences for teachers, but there has always been one problem ... time! Attending full-day workshops and conferences is difficult and stressful due to missed class time and added prep. With the Edtech Thowdown, Nick and Guise hope to provide busy teachers a way to access educational PD at their convenience.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The British School Replacing Teachers with AI

    Edtech Throwdown Episode 175: The British School Replacing Teachers with AI - Can It Work? Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 175 called “The British School Replacing Teachers with AI - Can It Work”  In this episode, we’ll share the story of the british school that is experimenting with a “teacherless” classroom led by AI!  We’ll also talk about why human teachers don’t have to worry as we discuss the best ways that AI can integrate with humans, not get replaced by it.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1: AI Taking Over Teacher Jobs? Narrative:  We heard lots of gloom and doom about AI in schools, but this is likely overblown. There IS however, a school that is experimentally trying to replace teachers with AI. https://www.inavateonthenet.net/news/article/uk-school-to-replace-teachers-with-ai-programme The David Game College in London will replace its traditional teaching programme with an AI-enabled ‘adaptive learning’ system, opening a ‘teacherless’ course for 20 students in September. The students will use a mix of artificial intelligence platforms on their PCs, in conjunction with VR headsets. Dubbed the Sabrewing programme, each student will receive a personalised learning experience with a self-paced approach that is ideal for examination resit students. More on the  Sabrewing programme … One important message for teachers - this WILL NOT BE THE NEW NORM Stay tuned for segment 2 where we’ll talk about the ways AI will continue to incorporate with live human teachers, not replace them. Segment 2: AI Will Integrate with Human Teachers, Not Replace It AI as an interactive tutorSchoolAIKhanmigoAI study aids Diffit Quizizz AI Flashcard generator AI writing guidesa href="https://blaze.today/" target="_blank"...

    35 min

  2. OCT 7

    Differentiation Done Right: Top EdTech Tools for Every Learner

    Edtech Throwdown Episode 174: Differentiation Done Right: Top EdTech Tools for Every Learner Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 174 called “Differentiation Done Right: Top EdTech Tools for Every Learner”  In this episode, we’ll revisit the world of differentiation and talk about some of our favorite edtech tools to make it happen!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. APPLE REVIEW New YouTube Videos Canva for Administrators YouTube Playlist Canva Apps for Educators Segment 1: Upcoming PD on Differentiation Narrative:  October 14th PD day at our school.  What is differentiation? Ways to differentiate… content, product, and process. Favorite differentiation strategiesNickStations (1 video, 1 print, 1 with me, 1 extension)GuiseChoose Your own note packet/support materials Segment 2:  AI/Edtech Tools to support Differentiation in the Classroom DiffitQuizizzGraphic organizersCanvaMind MapsThinglinkSurveysQuizizzPoll EverywhereEducational/AI AidsKhan Academy/khanmingoClassroom.aiStationsVideo creationScreenPala href="https://www.wevideo.com/" target="_blank"...

    38 min

  3. SEP 23

    There’s an AI For That

    Edtech Throwdown Episode 173: There’s an AI For That Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is episode 173 called “There’s an AI for That”  In this episode, we’ll talk about some more of the many and ever evolving ways that AI is making our teacher lives easier!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1: PD Reflection Narrative:  Back to school and teachers are excited to get started with the year.  Several teachers asked if there is an AI tool that will do ________? Brisk TeachingLow Resolution Photos Segment 2:  AI Tools  AI Super-hubs What ai can do todayAI Tools DirectoryAIXPLORIA Tools TeacherMaticTeacherMatic’s AI generators act like personal assistants for teachers. They make creating classroom materials easy by automatically making things like worksheets, quizzes, and lesson plans. Just tell the app what topic you need, and it does the rest. This way, teachers can save time and spend more of it teaching and connecting with their students.5 Free uses per dayKhanmigoAi Cheat CheckTheChecker.AI accurately distinguishes AI-generated content from authentic work with 99.7% accuracy.LogofastLogo maker… more like an icon makerSunoFun classroom music makerhttps://suno.com/song/0bdc9e46-f232-4940-b59f-b7a212e18b25Monic.aiUpload any study material, create summaries, quizzes, and flashcards in seconds, and practice with scientifically proven methods—all in one powerful platform.2,500 AI tokens (one-time) strong style="background-color: transparent;color: rgb(0, 0,...

    41 min

  4. SEP 9

    Student Centered Learning is NOT the Same as Universal Design for Learning

    Edtech Throwdown Episode 172: Student Centered Learning is NOT the Same as Universal Design for Learning  Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 172 called “Student Centered Learning is NOT the Same as Universal Design for Learning”  In this episode, we’ll talk about the similarities and differences between Student-Centered Learning and Universal Design for Learning as well as some best practices that support both teaching strategies!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1: PD Reflection Narrative:  Kyle Wagner PD Session through the Teach Better Ambassador Program called “Simple Shifts for Student Centered Environments. 12 Shifts to Move from Teacher-Led to Student-Centered Environmentshttps://www.kylewagner.net/Book: The Power of Simple: Transform your school by conquering the standards, individualizing learning, and creating a community of innovators Segment 2:  Student Centered Learning vs Universal Design for Learning      Student-Centered Learning (SCL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are both educational approaches that aim to enhance student engagement and success, but they have different focuses and methods. Below is a comparison of their similarities and differences: Differences:Primary Focus: Student-Centered Learning: Focuses on student choice and autonomy. The goal is to empower students to take charge of their learning by making decisions about content, goals, and methods. Goal Setting Universal Design for Learning: Focuses on accessibility and inclusivity. The goal is to design lessons and materials that are accessible to all students, regardless of their abilities, from the outset. Strengths and WeaknessesApproach to Curriculum: SCL: In SCL, students have significant input into the curriculum. They may choose topics of interest and set personal learning goals, leading to a more personalized learning experience.UDL: In UDL, the curriculum is designed with all learners in mind from the beginning. It anticipates diverse needs and provides multiple ways for students to access information, demonstrate knowledge, and stay engaged Choice Boardli...

    34 min

  5. AUG 26

    6 Tools Tips and Tricks to Blast off Your School Year

    Edtech Throwdown Episode 171: 6 Tools Tips and Tricks to Blast off Your School Year Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 171 called “6 Tools Tips and Tricks to Blast off Your School Year”  In this episode, we’ll talk about the end of summer time crunch and 6 of our favorite edtech recommendations to help blast off your school year!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out. Segment 1: Intro Narrative:  Crunchtime and PD Days are here! Segment 2:   6 Tools        Nick: Flaticon for AI guideline markers.  Switching from noun project to flaticon.  They have way more stuff.  All my assignments this year will have different icons to indicate to the students how AI can be used on this type of assignment.Using AI as a tutor.  Last night ChatGPT helped my wife learn how to reformat 7000 lines of data and then set up formulas based on that data for a work project.Tables in Google Sheets:  With tables, you can simplify and accelerate spreadsheet building by bringing format and structure to unorganized ranges. By selecting your data range and going to Format > Convert to table, Sheets now does the heavy lifting to format and organize data with a polished design including column types, filters, color coding, dropdown menus and more. Guise: Diffit has eduprotocolsWriter Igniter https://diymfa.com/writer-igniter/Canvastera Edtech Throwdown:  Vote on twitter @edtechthrowdown and under the pinned post on the profile. Segment 3: Where to Find EdTech Throwdown Do us a few favors: Subscribe to the Edtech Throwdown PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Podcastsa...

    32 min

  6. AUG 12

    Back To School & Refreshing Your Edtech Mindset

    Edtech ThrowdownEpisode 170: Back To School & Refreshing Your Edtech MindsetWelcome to the EdTech Throwdown This is episode 170 called “Back To School & Refreshing Your Edtech Mindset.” In this episode, we’ll talk about how we are preparing to wrap up summer and get ready for the start of the school year. An important part of this is the refreshing of our edtech mindsets - listen in to learn how we’re doing it! This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1:  Narrative: Getting ready to start the new school year. Segment 2: Edtech Mindset & Opening Day Activities How will you be using Edtech this year? How is this different from years past?Nick: Focus on teaching problem solving and getting questions answered, rather than teaching how to use specific tools. So many updates all the time. Constantly changing tutorials and guides to keep up. Why! Instead, teach students to roll with these changes and use resources already there.Show them and provide links to website specific tech guidesTeach them good phrases to google when it comes to tech helpAsk AI tools for helpGuiseI am going to simplify and reduce the amount of tools that students use in the classroomBe aware of technology burnout8 class periods a day 3 edtech tools per class = 24 edtech tools students may useWhat advice would you give to new and experienced teachers for using edtech this year?Nick: Stick with time-tested tools that have been around and are not likely to go away. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. For example, the recent locking away of Flip shows us that even popular tools can become out of reach.Be clear with your AI policies. Don’t be scared of the AI conversationWhat are some edtech activities/tools that you are looking forward to trying this year?Nick: Khanmigo for me and School.AI for my students.GuiseMagicSchoolAI and Textblaze Edtech Throwdown:  Vote on twitter @edtechthrowdown and under the pinned post on the profile. Segment 3: Where to Find EdTech Throwdown Do us a few...

    35 min

  7. JUL 29

    Edtech for Video Discussions AKA Replacers for Flip (Flipgrid)

    Edtech Throwdown Episode 169: Edtech for Video Discussions AKA Replacers for Flip (Flipgrid) Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 169 called “Edtech for Video Discussions - AKA Replacers for Flip”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about the ever popular Flip, formerly known as Flipgrid, as it is set to transition to Microsoft obscurity.  Video discussions are a valuable tool, whether you’ll have access to Flip or not and this episode will teach you about them!  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1:  Narrative: I recently had a teacher ask “what do you recommend we use in place of Flipgrid next year?  Flip, formerly Flipgrid is going away …kind of Video discussions is a weird segment of edtech because it doesn’t really exist outside of Flip (flipgrid) Replacers are tough because there really aren’t any competitors for Flip that do this exact thing. Segment 2:    Replacer options: Padlet:  Popular interactive learning space. Detailed description:  To start posting, double-click anywhere on the board. You can then drag and drop files, paste files, or use the Save As bookmark with Padlet mini. Alternatively, click the plus icon in the lower right corner to add content. You can upload images, videos, audio files, links, or documents. Padlet can be used in many ways, from a brainstorming board to a live question bank, limited only by your imagination. You can even make it collaborative, allowing your students to expand and enhance it with their creativity. Once you're ready, hit publish to share your Padlet. It can be integrated with apps like Google Classroom and various LMS options. Additionally, Padlet can be embedded on blogs or school websites.Canva Presentations and video insert.  Tell Ss to click Upload and Record Yourself so they can insert their own video.  Use the other presentation space for comments and discussion.    Whiteboards would be great for this, but in Whiteboards, when you click Upload there is not a record yourself option.Wakelet still incorporates the Flip camera - will this last … hard to say.  There is a free version of Wakelet, but you’ll likely want the paid version.Low “tech” version: Google Slides!Book Creators video optionSee-Saw video recording options.  Seesaw combines instructional tools, standards-aligned lessons, student portfolios, and inclusive communication features.  Some teachers use Seesaw primarily as a place for students to share their work, and specifically encourage individual reflection and peer feedback. Seesaw becomes a place not only where student work

    26 min

  8. JUL 15

    Leveraging Social Media for Creative Classroom Projects

    Edtech Throwdown Episode 168: Leveraging Social Media for Creative Classroom Projects Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown  This is episode 168 called “Leveraging Social Media for Creative Classroom Projects”.  In this episode, we’ll talk about how social media inspired projects can put a creative and engaging spin on a variety of classroom projects.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out! Segment 1:  Narrative: What are nick and guise’s go-to social media platforms? Having a class social media account can be a powerful motivator and a great way for some positive PR Just so you know, Canva can be used as the edtech for ALL of these ideas, but we tried to change it up. Segment 2:    Project ideas: Make a meme projectExample: Generate class rules using memes, learn new vocabulary, identify the novel using memes, describe a historical event (thanks NSTA blog!)Edtech:  Just look them up, there are many.  Meme Creator, Meme Generator and Quick Meme are some to check out.Gif creationExample: Create a gif that models a series of exercises for certain parts of the body. Each student gets a different muscle group or body part.Edtech: Canva animationsEdtech: Lots of video editing platforms let you download the video as a gifHistorical figure instagram postExample: Create an instagram post that is a series of 4 (minimum) photos of your assigned figure doing something.  One of the 4 must be a “selfie” and they must all be connected to something this person MIGHT post about, were they on Insta today.Edtech: Adobe Express - A great, free Canva alternativeMock twitter debateExample: In this project, students will participate in a mock debate as if they were on the Twitter platform (now known as X). This exercise is designed to improve writing and argumentation skills in Spanish, as well as to encourage the ability to debate respectfully in a public setting. Students will not use real Twitter but will write their posts and comments as if they were on the platform.  Debate Topic: "Should cities implement more bike lanes to encourage bicycle use?"Edtech: Create a template in Google slides that has images from real X posts with the words remove.  Students insert text boxes on top of those blank spaces.At home science tik tok videoExample: Create a 1 minute to 3 minute (tiktok times) at-home science video and explain what is going on in the caption.  For example, Slime is popular right now.  Make the slime, film it, write a brief caption that explains the...

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The Edtech Throwdown podcast (originally GotTechED the Podcast) was created in 2018 by Nick Johnson and Eric Guise with one, singular goal: to provide quality, tech-centric professional development (PD) to busy teachers on the move. As educators who have always been passionate about PD, Nick and Guise have attended and created hundreds of hours of professional learning experiences for teachers, but there has always been one problem ... time! Attending full-day workshops and conferences is difficult and stressful due to missed class time and added prep. With the Edtech Thowdown, Nick and Guise hope to provide busy teachers a way to access educational PD at their convenience.

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  • Creator
    Eric Guise/Nick Johnson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    177
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    © Edtech Throwdown 2018-Present
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