Taking a Byte Out of EdTech (Retired)
By Marshall Beyer
Taking a Byte Out of EdTech (Retired)Mar 15, 2021
24: Student Engagement During Distance Learning
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.
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Resources
Getting Started with Jamboard Teacher Center
50 Ways to Use Flipgrid in the Classroom
Ryan O'Donnell's Website with Google Slides Templates
Listen to "Check This Out" (a podcast put on by Ryan O'Donnell and Brain Briggs)
23: Workflow Shortcuts that are a Lifesaver
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.
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22: That’s My Jam! Using Jamboard in the Classroom
In this episode, we cover Jamboard and how it can be used in the classroom.
21: Podcasting and Literacy
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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
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20: Nearpod and Peardeck
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.
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Nearpod Google Slides Add-on Link
What Can You Do With the Nearpod Add-on for Google Slides?
Peardeck Google Slides Add-on Link
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19: Gimkit and Edpuzzle
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!
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18: Activate Student Engagement Online
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.
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17: All About Google Meet
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.
16: Supporting Students During Distance Learning
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.
15: Virtual Learning with Zoom
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.
14: What Is Distance Learning?
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.
13: Organizing Google Drive
In today's episode, we are going to be talking about all of the ways that you can organize your Google Drive.
12: Wakelet Part 2
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.
11: Keyboard & URL Shortcuts
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.
10: All Things Wakelet
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.
9: App Showdown: Kahoot vs Quizizz
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.
8: Google Sites Part 2
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.
7: Google Sites Part 1
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.
6: EOY Google Classroom Cleanup Tips
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.
5: Google Classroom 101
4: CFU and Have Fun Too
3: Using Google Slides Beyond a Presentation Tool
In this episode, we are going to dive into Google Slides. We are going to talk about ways you can use it beyond just a presentation tool.