
118 episodes

GotTechED the Podcast Eric Guise/Nick Johnson
-
- Education
-
-
4.9 • 29 Ratings
-
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 GotTechED, Nick and Guise hope to provide busy teachers a way to access educational PD at their convenience.
-
14 EdTech Team Building Activities to Start the School Year
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #117: 14 EdTech Team Building Activities to Start the School YearWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 117 called “14 EdTech Team Building Activities to Start the School Year” In this episode, we’ll share 14 awesome ideas for team building activities that you can use to help start the school year right. We’ll also discuss some of the edtech that take these activities to the next level. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.
Segment 1: UpdatesSegment 2: Tech-Based Team Building ActivitiesPaparazzi Game - students work in small groups to take photos of specific objects, people, scenes in your classroom and around the school. They post their photos in a Google Slide deck or simply upload to a unique drive folder. Make it specific to your subject area if you want. Require students to dress up or act certain things out. Set challenges that require them to talk to each other and ask around.
QR quest
Satefy in the lab
Fire exits
Virtual Brown Bag with https://www.autodraw.com/ (autodraw.com) - Ss create a virtual brown bag with images of 5 things that are important to them. Each student puts their 5 images on a different google drawing which the the teacher distributes randomly. Students describe their images to the class and everyone discusses or votes who they think the bag belongs to
Get to know your teacher and classmates Digital Escape the Room
https://sites.google.com/hvrsd.org/tokillamockingbirddetr/home (To Kill a Mockingbird ETR)
https://sites.google.com/hvrsd.org/lewisdotchemistrydetr/home (Lewis Dot Structures ETR)
Summer time show and tell with https://maps.google.com/ (Google Maps) - students have time to present and share with the class a google maps tour of some things they did over the summer (vacation, local, camps, etc). Give them time to prepare coordinates for quick navigating when presenting
G: A minute to win it
Team building challenges
https://boomwriter.com/ (Boomwrite)r – Read, write, vote, repeat. Students read the first chapter of story, then write what they think should happen next. Then the student chapters are peer assessed and voted upon. A winner is chosen, which becomes the next official chapter of the story. The process starts again.
Classroom graphs.
Review/create graphs while learning about everyone in the classroom
Trivia with https://www.baamboozle.com/ (Baamboozle) - why baamboozle? Gets kids talking face-to-face, although any of the game platforms would be great.
A story/poster and a relay
Guess the location with https://randomstreetview.com/ (randomstreetview.com)
Dream catcher introductions: make a dream catcher with your interest.… have students visit each dream catcher and out their names next to similar interests
https://www.humansofnewyork.com/ (Humans of New York) story writing - Humans of New York began as a photography project in 2010. The initial goal was to photograph 10,000 New Yorkers on the street, and create an exhaustive catalogue of the city’s inhabitants. Show student groups a different random photo. They work together to create a brief story based on the photo. Read aloud afterwards if time permits.
Truth or myth
Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechEDDo us 3 favors
Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7zyzfCkSDNHkKdqxmh9XLB?si=YhSdMa6BQVmcLHbSrYxE9Q (Spotify)
https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Indeizidhz4h37mawfylwdgco4y (Google Podcasts)
https://www.stitcher.com/search?q=gotteched (Stitcher)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIQwu39Tkow3kduRQAH85w?view_as=subscriber (YouTube)
https://twitter.com/WeGotTechED (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/WeGotTechED/ (Facebook)
Write us an... -
24 EdTech Fueled Lesson Openers
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #116: 24 EdTech Fueled Lesson OpenersWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 116 called “24 Edtech-Fueled Lesson Openers” In this episode, we’ll share 24 ideas for lesson hooks that will be sure to capture your students’ attention. We’ll also recommend some edtech tools that will bring these ideas to the next level. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.
Segment 1: UpdatesSegment 2: Lesson Openers 5:00EdTech Show and Tell 5:30 cough
https://edu.rsc.org/resources/collections/on-this-day-in-chemistry (Chemistry example)
Start with motion
https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/stand-up-game?__hstc=37506751.a35535f5c1ec2b914c1802dee6e5592b.1655220455180.1655220455180.1655220455180.1and__hssc=37506751.1.1655220455180and__hsfp=1353873515 (The Standup Game from Sarah Wessling) - everyone stands up, you get to sit if you chose to share something
Find the mistake and mark it on https://edji.it/ (Edji)
Show a video
Movie trailers
https://www.classhook.com/ (Classhook)
Provoke opinions, make it topical
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/classroom/ (PBS News Hour Classroom)
https://thejuicelearning.com/ (The Juice) - Daily news matches reading level, supports diving into current events
https://idebate.org/ (https://idebate.org/)
Google Earth Field Trip
https://twistedsifter.com/2014/02/50-amazing-finds-on-google-earth/ (50 Amazing Finds on Google Earth)
Explain the graph
https://www.turnersgraphoftheweek.com/ (Turners Graph of the Week)
https://www.nytimes.com/column/whats-going-on-in-this-graph (Nytimes whats going on in this graph?)
Survey using Google Forms and show the results
Try a real-life version by having students use colored sticky-notes to create a bar graph on the board
https://www.polleverywhere.com/ (Poll everywhere)
Feely Bags and Feely Boxes (not just for elementary students!)
Pineapple, jello, etc
Have students write about what they feel
For a high school twist, use complex objects like molecule model kits, asking them to ID the substance, make a molecule based on what you know (size of molecules)
Edtech version: Google slides, have on image in the background, 75% covered by a shape. Slowly move the shape away to reveal more and more of the image. Students chat in what they think the image shows
QR code scavenger hunt
I-Spy (from home, around the school, find an image online that represents a topic)
Play a game (Worlde, heardle, etc)
http://www.meditationinschools.org/resources/ (Tech-guided meditation) session
60-second video challenge with a ridiculous debate (pencils versus crayons, is a hot dog a sandwich, is water wet?, theme it towards your content)
Jamboard - Make a Meme with https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gifit/khoojcphcmgcplkpckkjpdlloooifgec?hl=en (GifIt) from a youtube vid
Dress-up like a historical figure from your content area, take a picture, edit it using Canva to look like a the original photo
Provide a weird stat from https://www.statisticbrain.com/fun-facts/ (https://www.statisticbrain.com/fun-facts/)
An alternate universe scenario: “What if Elon Musk owned Mars?”
A minute to win it
https://www.survivingateacherssalary.com/minute-to-win-it-games-classroom/ (https://www.survivingateacherssalary.com/minute-to-win-it-games-classroom/)
2 truths and a farce
Brackets 11:14 throat clear
https://www.flippity.net/ (Flippity)
https://www.onthisday.com/science/biology (https://www.onthisday.com/science/biology)
https://www.mote.com/ (Mote)
Baseketball
Leaderboards: https://www.flippity.net/ (Flippity)
Whiteboard tic tac toe
Project the tic-tac-toe boards
Google Docs, Slides, Jamboard
Olympic Games 1 event at a time
Different changes throughout the year that earn groups of students point
Leaderboard on https://www.flippity.net/ (Flippity)
Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechEDDo us 3 favors
Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast... -
Skills and Edtech for Teachers Who Use Technology and the Coaches Who Support Them
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #115: Skills and Edtech for Teachers who Use Tech and the Coaches who Support them Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 115 called “Skills and EdTech for Teachers who use Technology and the Tech Coaches Who Support Them” In this episode, we’ll share 10 skills for teachers who use tech and the coaches that support them. We’ll also share some great edtech to aid in both of these roles. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.
Segment 1: UpdatesTeachbetter podcasters network Summits
Segment 2: Skills and ToolsKnowledge in the field
Strong PLN
Degree
Find some “go-to” podcasts on edtech
Subscribe to email newsletters like https://developers.google.com/newsletter (Google Developer)
https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/for-educators/certification-programs/product-expertise/educator-level1/?modal_active=none (Google for Education certifications)
Framework
https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/ (Technology Integration Matrix)
https://www.powerschool.com/blog/samr-model-a-practical-guide-for-k-12-classroom-technology-integration/ (SAMR)
http://www.tpack.org/ (TPACK)
TPACK is a technology integration framework that identifies three types of knowledge instructors need to combine for successful edtech integration—technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (a.k.a. TPACK). While TPACK is often compared with the SAMR Model, they are very different in scope.
EdTech Integration Plan
Problem Solving
Goal Setting
Start the year with a plan to implement something new you haven’t done before (newsletter, etc)
How to integrate technology into the classroom?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16hx07sVpfsVh51yI4togmdsxtOlOcXhg/view?usp=sharing (Mentor-based Learning System)
How does Nick work with teachers? Badge System / Being available and approachable
Organization of Possibilities
A list of activities that are easily matched up with various content areas
Escape Room
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1yHJTjGlhurRtKhetXCiCbUfbtfpgHoBVkNC3-zvm6DU/edit (Google Sites)
https://www.google.com/forms/about/ (Google Forms)
https://www.google.com/sheets/about/ (Google Sheets)
PDF’s Password Protected Documents
https://pdfcandy.com/ (PDF Candy)
Formative Assessments
https://quizizz.com/ (Quizizz)
https://quizlet.com/ (Quizlet)
https://www.gimkit.com/ (Gimkit)
https://www.blooket.com/ (Blooket)
https://www.quizalize.com/ (Quizalize)
Digital Annotation
https://www.kamiapp.com/ (Kami)
https://insertlearning.com/ (Insert Learning)
Google drawings
Jamboard
Google slides
QR Code Scavenger Hunts
Murder Mystery Parties
Pecha kucha
Classroom games
Stop motion
Curation
A list of district or school approved edtech tools with or without district subscriptions
An easy way for teachers to request approval and subscriptions
SSO Service for staff and students
https://www.classlink.com/ (Classlink) and https://clever.com/ (Clever)
Scheduling
Make sure to tell people often when you’re available
Peruse the hallway
Give options for how people can reach you (email, zoom, meet, office hours drop-in)
https://calendly.com/ (Calendly)
Communication
Asynchronous Communication vs Synchronous
F2F
Email
Screencasts (Keep it quick with screencastify, did you know windows has a screencast tool built in?)
How-to Guides
https://www.myedtechbundle.com/product-page/iorad (Iorad)
https://www.myedtechbundle.com/product-page/scribe (Scribe)
https://www.myedtechbundle.com/product-page/tango (Tango)
Classroom Management
Solo teaching with support vs team teaching
Classroomq
Making Connections
Get on social media - Twitter, Insta for elementary
Follow https://www.teachthought.com/technology/top-education-hashtags/ (common hashtags)
Start showing up to your local EdTech PD circuit
Reflection
Collect best practices
Showcase the accomplishments
Share with PLC and... -
How to Get EdTech Organized This Summer
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #114: How to Get EdTech Organized This SummerWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 114 called “How to Get EdTech Organized This Summer” In this episode, we’ll share 11 tips for organizing your files, emails, and everything else digital. We’ll also take a look at some summertime edtech PD for the 2022 summer season. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.
Segment 1: Summer PDIt’s not too late to get out and join some great summertime PD
In-person and virtual workshops from edtechteacher.org: https://edtechteacher.org/summer/ (https://edtechteacher.org/summer/)
ISTE’s summer learning academy from ISTE: https://summerlearningacademy.iste.org/ (https://summerlearningacademy.iste.org/)
Check out your favorite edtech tool’s programming: https://www.screencastify.com/education/university (https://www.screencastify.com/education/university)
Segment 2: 11 Tips for Getting EdTech Organized 8:00What do you do with your free time in the summer? Finally might have some time to get edtech organized …
Clean up your Google Drive
Log-in via Chrome browser, not desktop app
Start by taking limiting your folders, have no more than 10, put folders in folders if you have more
Search by file size and date to delete old things you haven’t looked at in years
Color-code your folders (right click and change color) 14:40 internet drop?
NEW - You can now Ctrl+C Ctrl+V and Ctrl+X to cut copy and paste drive files
Add an asterisk for important files and folders, keeping them at the top of your list
Edtech
https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/duplicate_file_finder_cleaner_for_drive/907288612170 (Duplicate File Finder)
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/checker-plus-for-google-d/pppfmbnpgflleackdcojndfgpiboghga?hl=en (Google Checker Plus)
https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/folgo_for_google_drive/665800946111 (Folgo)
Take stock of your hardware - ask for what you might need 22:00
Second monitor?
Webcam?
Tablet for digital writing and drawing?
Wireless mouse?
Docking station?
Chargers?
Class sets of headphones, chargers, etc?
Create an EdTech Playlist for next year’s students
On a google doc, list out all the tech and skills that students need to have in your class
For me: Screencastify, typing equations, calculator use, ptable.com, etc.
Gamify it with some challenges and competitions
Build this into your first day of school activities
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TN8XPoFxB4vafx_3WEmwBoK6Ic9dRzTI/view?usp=sharing (Create Gmail Templates for the upcoming school year)
First, turn on the feature in Advanced Settings. Then write the email, click the 3 dots, and Save as Template.
Where are you with your passwords?
Use a third party password saving service like
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lastpass-free-password-ma/hdokiejnpimakedhajhdlcegeplioahd (Lastpass)
Make a handwritten list to keep on file at your home
Start a class website that houses everything your students need
Google Sites is easiest to use and get going
Check your local hard drive storage
In Windows, select the Start Button, System, Storage. This will give you a look at how much free space you have. Toggle on storage sense to manage it if you’re running low.
If you’re low, consider moving stuff over to your cloud storage drive
Clean up that desktop, delete, use folders, only keep things that you actively use on a regular basis
Delete your downloads folder or clear the recycle bin
Manage your browser bookmarks
Click and drag them to change positions, move the most commonly used ones to the far left
Can create folders of related bookmarks for different projects
Challenge - try and get all bookmarks visible on one screen without having to use the drop-down overflow menu
Manage Your Extensions
At top of Chrome browser click the little puzzle... -
Books, Podcasts and Tools to Relax with This Summer
GotTechED the Podcast
Episode #113: Books, Podcasts and Tools to Relax with This Summer
Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 113 called “13 Books, Podcasts, and Tools to Relax with This Summer” In this episode, we’re sharing the books and podcasts that we’ll be reading and listening to over summer vacation. We’ll also take a look at some fun edtech to go along with these relaxing selections. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.
Segment 1: Summer Plans and Thank YousSummer Plans
Nick
Guise
Thank Yous
Bryon Carpenter Fresh AIr at 5
Listeners
Kyle Niemis
Segment 2: EdBooks and EdPodcasts and Edtech Oh My
Books
https://www.amazon.com/Aspire-Lead-Joshua-Stamper/dp/1953852386 (Aspire to Lead by Josh Stamper)
https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897 (The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff, Jonathan Haidt)
https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Upgrade-Anything-Faster-Exceptional/dp/1401958230 (Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik)
https://www.amazon.com/Stuff-You-Should-Know-Interesting/dp/1250268508 (SYSK: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things)
Podcasts
Edtech
Window Alt R on a PC Shift Command 5 on a Mac
https://studio.polotno.com/ (Polotno studio)
https://copykat.com/ (Copykat.com)
https://flipp.com/ (Flipp)
https://products.wolframalpha.com/mobile/ (Wolfram Alpha) phone app
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whiteboard-by-liveboard/id1132607923 (Whiteboard) by Liveboard
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/ (The Atlantic Education)
Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechEDDo us 3 favors
Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7zyzfCkSDNHkKdqxmh9XLB?si=YhSdMa6BQVmcLHbSrYxE9Q (Spotify)
https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Indeizidhz4h37mawfylwdgco4y (Google Podcasts)
https://www.stitcher.com/search?q=gotteched (Stitcher)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIQwu39Tkow3kduRQAH85w?view_as=subscriber (YouTube)
https://twitter.com/WeGotTechED (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/WeGotTechED/ (Facebook)
Write us an Apple Podcast Review!
Tell your friends about http://www.gotteched.com (www.gotteched.com)
Tell your friends about the Teach Better Podcast Network
Music Credits:The Degs: Shotgunhttp://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ ( http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/)
@bensoundshttps://www.bensound.com/ ( https://www.bensound.com/)
Subscribe to our Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7zyzfCkSDNHkKdqxmh9XLB?si=YhSdMa6BQVmcLHbSrYxE9Q (Spotify)
https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Indeizidhz4h37mawfylwdgco4y (Google Podcasts)
https://www.stitcher.com/search?q=gotteched (Stitcher)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIQwu39Tkow3kduRQAH85w?view_as=subscriber (YouTube)
https://twitter.com/WeGotTechED (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/WeGotTechED/ (Facebook)
Connect with us on Social MediaGuise on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/GuiseGotTechEd ( @guisegotteched)
Nick on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/NickGotTechEd ( @nickgotteched)
GotTechED the Podcast on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/WeGotTechEd ( @wegotteched)
Join the Conversation and our PLNOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our https://www.facebook.com/WeGotTechED/ (Facebook Group Page).
Need a Presenter?As experienced presenters and content creators, you can contact Nick and Guise to speak at your school, event, or... -
10 Edtech Tools and Resources to Explore Over the Summer
GotTechED the Podcast Episode #112: 10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the SummerWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 112 called “10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the Summer” In this episode, we’ve collected a list of edtech tools and resources that we plan on checking out over the summer. We’ll describe each tool or resource and talk about some of the ways we can see them being used in the classroom. Check it out.
Segment 1: Updates and IntroA new era is upon us… Guise as a U7 baseball coach… know your audience and teach to their strengths
Segment 2: 10 Edtech Tools/Resources to Explore Over the SummerNick’s 5
https://sway.office.com/my (Microsoft Sway)
https://empatico.org/ (Empatico)
https://gosynth.com/ (Synth) - audio only asynchronous conversations
https://www.diigo.com/ (Diigo)
https://videomaker.simpleshow.com/ (SimpleShow Video Maker)
Guise’s 5:
https://newprofilepic.com/ (New Profile Pic): Cell Phone based app
https://learnaroundtheworld.org/ (Learn Around the World)
https://storybird.com/ (Storybird)
https://celestia.space/index.html (Celestia)
https://www.projectnoah.org/about (Project Noah)
Segment 3: Where to Find GotTechEDDo us 3 favors
Subscribe to GotTechED the Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7zyzfCkSDNHkKdqxmh9XLB?si=YhSdMa6BQVmcLHbSrYxE9Q (Spotify)
https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Indeizidhz4h37mawfylwdgco4y (Google Podcasts)
https://www.stitcher.com/search?q=gotteched (Stitcher)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIQwu39Tkow3kduRQAH85w?view_as=subscriber (YouTube)
https://twitter.com/WeGotTechED (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/WeGotTechED/ (Facebook)
Write us an Apple Podcast Review!
Tell your friends about http://www.gotteched.com (www.gotteched.com)
Tell your friends about the Teach Better Podcast Network
Music Credits:The Degs: Shotgunhttp://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/ ( http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/)
@bensoundshttps://www.bensound.com/ ( https://www.bensound.com/)
Subscribe to our Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7zyzfCkSDNHkKdqxmh9XLB?si=YhSdMa6BQVmcLHbSrYxE9Q (Spotify)
https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Indeizidhz4h37mawfylwdgco4y (Google Podcasts)
https://www.stitcher.com/search?q=gotteched (Stitcher)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIQwu39Tkow3kduRQAH85w?view_as=subscriber (YouTube)
https://twitter.com/WeGotTechED (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/WeGotTechED/ (Facebook)
Connect with us on Social MediaGuise on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/GuiseGotTechEd ( @guisegotteched)
Nick on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/NickGotTechEd ( @nickgotteched)
GotTechED the Podcast on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/WeGotTechEd ( @wegotteched)
Join the Conversation and our PLNOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our https://www.facebook.com/WeGotTechED/ (Facebook Group Page).
Need a Presenter?As experienced presenters and content creators, you can contact Nick and Guise to speak at your school, event, or conference. They can customize a workshop that meets your organization’s unique time and content needs. While no topic is out of bounds, GotTechED is best known for sessions on:
1:1 Chromebook Integration
EdTech Throwdown
TargetED Learning
Gamification (Badge Systems)
Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)
Google apps and extensions
Personalized learning and Choice Boards
Teacher productivity (Lesson Planning, Online Grading. and Feedback)
Digital content creation
Student Podcasting
Screencasting
Flipped Classroom
Student-Centered Learning
Customer Reviews
Great technology information
These two provide technology tools you can use today or plan for a project in the future. Very informative and helpful. Go to past episodes as well⭐️🤩⭐️🤩
100 episodes! Don’t miss a single show.
I am an Ed tech podcast junkie, and it doesn’t get better than GotTechED. They hone in on the best tools for classroom, so you don’t have to do the leg work.
Practical ideas...
This a great show filled with teaching tips and ideas.