Best Educationaltech Podcasts (2025)

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EDT127 Quizizz Becomes Wayground, Google Classroom Add-ons, Edpuzzle Quizizz and Slides, a Soapbox, and more! 21:59

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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,…

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EDT126 Fonz Mendoza, Screencasting Tools, Screencastify, Kapwing, ScreenPal, Loom, plus NotebookLM, Padlet, Quizizz, and Google Lens 1:07:38

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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 Shif…

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EDT125 Courtney Watson, Scribe, iorad, Bite-Sized Tech Instructions, BookCreator, Padlet, NotebookLM 48:07

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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 classroo…

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EDT Jake on the State of Ed Podcast 43:04

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This interview was originally aired on the State of Ed Podcast by Dr. Nick Isseks and Dr. Nick Simone. It is being re-aired here with their permission. You can access the original episode here: https://episodes.fm/992700178/episode/NDIwOWY1OTAtMGQxZC00NGI1LWIwMjktY2U5NmQ1Yjc4MjIw and access all State of Ed Podcast episodes here: https://episodes.fm…

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EDT124 Bryon Carpenter, Tools for Visuals like Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides 53:26

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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, Scho…

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EDT123 Think big, Start small, and Scale fast with the Eisenhower Matrix. Plus, helps me prioritize what matters. Plus, updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI 20:21

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Ever feel like the important work keeps getting overshadowed by what’s urgent? In this episode, I reflect on the quote “Think big. Start small. Scale fast.” and share how the Eisenhower Matrix helps me keep my priorities aligned. I also share updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI, plus a candid take on More Than Words by John Warner. …

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EDT122: Formative Assessment with Dan Niessen: Quizizz, Nearpod, Pear Deck, and Snorkl, plus Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0, and Canva Sheets 1:00:29

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What’s your go-to tool for formative assessment? In this episode, Dan Niessen joins me to unpack strategies for gathering real-time insights into student learning. We talk Quizizz, Nearpod, Snorkl, AI chatbot tutors, Pear Deck, ChatGPT, and more. Dan shares how he supports educators in choosing tools that fit their goals—and their students. Plus, I…

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EDT121 AI: To Use or Not to Use? Also Grade All in Google Classroom, CoSpaces becomes Delightex, and more 32:59

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Is the goal to complete the task… or to grow stronger? In this episode, I reflect on Rick Wormeli’s article “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount” and what it means for educators navigating AI in classrooms. I also share updates on Common Sense Media’s free ChatGPT course, Google Classroom’s new “Grade All” feature, the CoSpaces rebra…

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EDT120 Shantel Lott, Self-Assessment Tools, Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and more 59:31

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How can we empower students to self-assess their learning? In this episode, Shantel Lott joins me to explore tech tools and strategies that foster reflection and agency. We chat about Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and MagicSchool’s Custom ChatBot. I also share updates on using Google Gemini with Teens, Padlet Sandbox’s new sound and visual ef…

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EDT119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET, and more 20:14

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What’s new in edtech? In this episode, I break down Google’s new parent permission requirements, an awesome Google Classroom add-on, and Screencastify’s expanded free plan. Science teachers, you’ll want to hear about PhET Simulations inside Quizizz, and we’ll discuss Common Sense Media’s latest report on AI in education. Plus, I’ll wrap up with a t…

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EDT118 Padlet TA, Pear Assessment, Quizizz, Bitly, EduShare.ing, and Talking Chips 17:33

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Today on the Educational Duct Tape podcast, I’ve got five edtech updates that might impact your classroom and one educational strategy that’s new to me. I’ll start with the bad news first, which is Bitly adding ads to short links (not cool, Bitly) and then get into the good news, like a new educator-made alternative to Bitly and an AI teaching assi…

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EDT117 Accessibility Tools with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette; MagicSchool, Goblin Tools, Diffit, Perplexity, SchoolAI, and more 1:09:29

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How can we create more flexible, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences? In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette (husband and wife duo AdaKat) about tools and strategies to make learning more inclusive. We explore MagicSchool, Quizizz, Mote, Immersive Reader, Goblin Tools, MirrorTalk, Factors Education, Helperbir…

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EDT116 - Parents & Teens' AI Awareness, Google Classroom Groups, Canva Teacher Work Kit, Pear Deck, Feedback Friday, and Unconditional Positive Regard 21:57

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In today’s episode, I kick things off with a Soapbox Moment relating to a new CommonSense Media report about the gap between the AI-awareness of teens and their parents—and what that means for us as educators. Then, we’ll explore five updates! We’ve got a game-changing differentiation feature in Google Classroom, an time-saving resource in Canva’s …

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EDT115 Adam Sparks Part 2 - Teaching Writing in the Age of AI, Short Answer, SchoolAI, Pear Deck, MagicSchool, Screencastify Submit 55:42

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Adam Sparks is back to continue our conversation about writing instruction in the age of AI. We’re diving into even more actionable strategies, from using tools like ShortAnswer to embedding more writing across the curriculum to help students recover those lost writing reps. Plus, we tackle big-picture topics like teaching students to use AI effect…

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EDT114 Adam Sparks Part 1: Should we use AI-Detection tools? 1:12:10

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Adam Sparks joins the show to convince every educator to ditch AI-detection tools and focus on what really matters: the writing process. We discuss alternatives to AI-detection like Brisk, Draftback, revision history tracking, and Short Answer and share actionable strategies to teach writing effectively in the age of AI. From fostering transparency…

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EDT113 5 Edu News Items including Updates from Canva, Edpuzzle, and Gemini in Google Classroom 14:24

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This episode features 5 education updates including new features from Canva, Edpuzzle, and Google Classroom, a really cool new edtech tool, and my very favorite article ever written. #EduDuctTape Episode 113 Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Canva and Affinity - canva.com/newsroom/news/affinity Edpuzzle adds Teacher Assist - support.edpuzzle.com/hc/…

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EDT112 Dan Stitzel - AI Generated Review Games, BlueSky, and More! 54:05

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Dan Stitzel joins me to explore ways to turn whole-class review games into engaging formative assessments by using generative AI to build custom question sets for Jeopardy, Quizizz, and beyond. We also dig into the latest AI features in Quizizz and discuss Gimkit, Blooket, and Quizlet. Plus, I share about Blue Sky, Canva Magic Studio, Google Forms’…

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EDT111 Amy Storer, Jamboard Alternatives, FigJam, Padlet Sandbox 53:41

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Amy Storer joins me to explore creative tools to replace Google Jamboard, including FigJam from Figma and Padlet Sandbox, as well as the more robust Figma for Edu. We also dive into digital calming rooms and I share about Canva’s Magic Media for generating custom visuals and Padlet’s new auto-captioning feature for videos and audio that enhances ac…

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EDT110 - Dan Fitzpatrick - "The AI Educator" - Using AI for Efficiency - MagicSchool, SchoolAI, Diffit, Brisk, Gamma.app, ChatGPT, and Large Language Models 1:15:54

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Dan Fitzpatrick, the author of the bestselling book The AI Classroom joins Jake to discuss frontier AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, as well as some special educational AI tools including MagicSchool, SchoolAI, Diffit, Brisk, and Gamma.app. Dan also shares PREPARED Framework for generative AI and Jake shares about the CIA Coaching Model (Control, …

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EDT109 - Academic Honesty in the Age of AI (Duct Taper Voices) 30:28

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In today's episode of #EduDuctTape, 6 listeners join Jake to share their thoughts on AI and Academic Honesty in the age of AI. We discuss schools prohibiting AI and tools including MagicSchool, TextBlaze, and Google Arts & Culture. Plus, new updates are coming to Canva! Thanks to today's guests: Bryon Carpenter - @BryonCar @FreshAirAtFive Isaac Mar…

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EDT108 Molly Klodor, Academic Honesty in the Age of Ubiquitous AI 1:04:20

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Molly Klodor joins the show to talk about encouraging and ensuring academic honesty in an educational ecosystem that includes AI. We’ll talk about MagicSchool, Google Arts & Culture, Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons, aiEDU, Code.org, SchoolAI, Brisk, DraftBack, TurnItIn, AI detectors, and more! And you’re not going to want to miss the strategi…

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EDT107 Be Like the Buffalo 21:02

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Today's Sponsor - VIZOR - vizor.cloud/jake Rory Vaden Article - https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2015/01/23/buffalo-face-lifes-storms/22187351/ Padlet - EduDuctTape.com/Padlet SpeakPipe - EduDuctTape.com/SpeakPipe Link to the SoapBox Moment on YouTube - youtu.be/z6CCZHKAmAg

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An #EduDuctTape Soapbox + The EdTech News Brief 23:18

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Check out the EdTech News Brief! Online - sites.libsyn.com/409508 On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edtech-news-brief/id1618041718 On Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/7G7vjwnMr1KpZ15SL0FEB0?si=df02fbb421ee42ce On Amazon Podcasts - music.amazon.com/podcasts/147b1ab4-78bc-4f50-ae14-b3fe7d569aab/the-edtech-news-brief…

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The Future of the #EduDuctTape Podcast 13:04

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In this episode, I share with the loyal Duct Taper listeners some news about the current and future status of the show. Plus, a little peek into life in my household. Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-73 Want to reach out? 📧 JakeMillerTech [at] gmail [dot] com 📲 @JakeMillerTech Ways to Support the Show or Connect with…

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Al Thomas - Visual Storytelling in the Classroom 1:15:17

3+ y ago1:15:17

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Al Thomas, the Edu Copilot, joins the podcast to talk about visual storytelling. We discuss multiple apps including Adobe Creative Cloud Express, Canva, Adobe Premiere Rush, Adobe Capture, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Apple Clips, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut. #EduDuctTape S04-E72 Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-72 …

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BONUS: Overthrowing Education 47:48

3+ y ago47:48

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In this bonus episode, I chat with Batsheva Frankel about some great tech tools and we have lots of laughs! Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-bonus-010 Check out the Overthrowing Education Podcast at overthrowingeducation.com Check out this episode as well as the show notes at overthrowingeducation.com/episodes/episode-59-jake-mill…

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Chris Nesi - Podcasting in the Classroom 1:14:03

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Podcast host, high school teacher, podcast producer, university professor, and podcast network founder Chris Nesi joins the show to talk all about podcasting in the classroom. We cover a podcasting mindset, different types of podcasting, tools for micro-podcasting, tools for recording, editing, and hosting and, of course, a few microphone recommend…

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Stephanie Howell - Student Choice Activities in Google Slides + Design Tips 1:05:02

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Stephanie Howell joins me to share what she’s learned in her experience designing student choice activities. She also shares some great Google Slides design tips. Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-70 Soapbox Moment: “Is EdTech Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader?” Today’s Guest: Stephanie Howell Bio: Stephanie is the CEO of…

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BONUS: A5iTalks 52:22

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In this bonus episode, I chat with Adam Cobb and Ashley Pursley about podcasting, the adjacent possible, Teachers Pay Teachers, professional development through collaboration and sharing, and dogfooding. Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-bonus-009 Check out the a5iTalks Podcast at anchor.fm/a5italks Check out this episode as well a…

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Nyree Clark - Culturally Responsive Practices for Any Classroom 1:36:11

3+ y ago1:36:11

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Nyree Clark joins the show to share a set of observable practices that we could see a culturally responsive practitioner using in their classroom. Also, Jake talks about LMSs and shares how to use pivot tables in Google Sheets to select the highest test score for each student Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-69 Soapb…

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Dr. Will Deyamport - Effective LMS Use & Schoology Superpowers 1:10:13

3+ y ago1:10:13

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Dr. Will Deyamport joins the show to talk about effectively building your curriculum in your learning management system (LMS) and a collection of compelling reasons that Schoology might be the LMS for you. Also, Jake answers a listener’s question about design thinking games. #EduDuctTape S04-E68 Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/eduductt…

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Jenallee - Fun Projects with Canva, Buncee, Book Creator, Wakelet, and PowerPoint 1:17:56

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Jeni Long and Sallee Clark join to talk about fun projects that students can do to demonstrate their learning. The Microsoft Teams Playbook authors share about Canva for Edu, Buncee, Book Creator, Wakelet, and PowerPoint. Also, Jake answers listener questions about word clouds, Jamboard, and Seesaw. Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/edud…

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Google Earth and other Geo Tools with the Partial Credit Podcast Guys 1:29:08

3+ y ago1:29:08

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Three Google Earth Education Experts, Google Innovators, and Trainers—Jeffery Heil, Jesse Lubinsky, and Donnie Piercey—join me to discuss different tools and features for exposing students to different geographical areas. The guys from the Partial Credit podcast tell us about Google Earth, Google Earth Voyages, Google Earth Engine, and more! Show n…

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Bonus: Reimagine Schools with Dr. Greg Goins 40:07

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This bonus episode features a conversation that I had with Dr. Greg Goins on his Reimagine Schools Podcast about student-paced classrooms, student choice, personalized learning, and social media for professional learning. Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-bonus-008 Check out the Reimagine Schools Podcast here: anchor.fm/greg-goins.…

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Joshua Stamper - PBIS & Restorative Practice with EdTech 1:02:12

3+ y ago1:02:12

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Joshua Stamper, author of ASPIRE to Lead and host of Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, joins me to talk about how we can use edtech to make managing restorative practice and PBIS more efficient, giving us more time to focus on the relationship piece. Show notes are also available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-65 A Book for a Frien…

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Jen Giffen: Sketchnoting Tips & Tools 1:05:42

4y ago1:05:42

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Jen Giffen, Shukes and Giff the Podcast co-host, Shake Up Learning trainer, and Google Innovator joins me to talk about how she creates her amazing sketchnotes! A Book for a Friend Contest! Submit your book endorsement on Flipgrid or Speakpipe! FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape Soapbox Moment: The Baffled King Composing Hallelujah …

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Bonus: My EdTech Life with Fonz Mendoza 1:06:13

4y ago1:06:13

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In this bonus episode, I chat with Fonz Mendoza on his podcast and YouTube Live show My EdTech Life about my challenges as a teacher in 2020-21, the offensive notion of learning loss, balancing family and work, and balancing my classroom work with my work as a podcaster, author, and speaker. Also, I unveil a new contest, which runs through 10.31.21…

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Tony Vincent Interviews Jake! 49:11

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Today, Tony Vincent of LearningInHand.com and Shapegrams takes over the #EduDuctTape controls to interview me - Jake - about my new book Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset. Don’t miss out on the fun and games! *** This episode is also available as a VIDEO! You can check it out at this link: youtube.com/watch?v=x2_PKCsHvjk Today’s …

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A book giveaway and special announcement! 5:09

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Tune in to hear how you can win a free copy of the Educational Duct Tape book for a friend or a colleague! Check out the book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3jdNOM7 (Affiliate Link)By Jake Miller

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Stacey Roshan: Tech With Heart x #EduDuctTape 33:24

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Today, Stacey Roshan joins me for a special chat (it's available as a video too!) where we discuss her flipped math classroom, her EdTech evolution, and the parallels between her book Tech With Heart and my book Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset. *** This episode is also available as a VIDEO! You can check it out at this link: ht…

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Dr. Catlin Tucker, UDL + Blended Learning 36:13

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Today, Dr. Catlin Tucker joins me to talk about Universal Design, EdTech, and her book UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes which she co-wrote with Katie Novak. Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-61 Intro Educational Duct Tape book Sneak Peek - Chapter 3: Bounce Houses, Rolling Pins, and Duct Ta…

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S3 Shares from Duct Tapers + a Giggle Mix! 1:03:47

4y ago1:03:47

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In this episode, we hear 8 Duct Tapers’ Success Stories, Takeaways, Favorite Moments, and Tips from Season 3 of the podcast! Plus, more Educational Duct Tape book sneak peeks! Also, the episode ends with a 10.5- minute smile-inducing listening experience: the Giggle Mix! Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-s3finale2 Intro Mark Gasawa…

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17 Takeaways from Season 3! (Fixed Audio) 1:28:14

4y ago1:28:14

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In this episode we look back at some of the amazing things shared by my Season 3 guests! 17 awesome educators joined me on the podcast during 2020-21 school year and this is our chance to reflect on the great educational technology insights that they shared! ***FIXED AUDIO*** Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-s3finale1 Get on the S…

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BONUS: Osprey Reading Experience 46:49

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Recently, I got to chat with my friend Brian Santimaw about merging reading and educational technology. We talked about how edtech can be a part of developing your school’s reading culture and about a bunch of tools including Flipgrid, Gimkit Ink, Google Earth, Google Arts & Culture, Pear Deck, Nearpod, choice boards, social media template activiti…

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Sam Kary - Engaging Learning with TPACK, SAMR, and EdTech 1:14:49

4y ago1:14:49

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Sam Kary of The New EdTech Classroom YouTube Channel and blog joins me to talk about ways to develop engaging instruction, the TPACK and SAMR technology integration models, Actively Learn, Whiteboard.chat, Whiteboard.fi, and more! 🧼 Soapbox Moment: Sinus Pressure and Pandemic Teaching Pressure 🗣️Get on the Season 3 Finale Episode! (1) Duct Taper Su…

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BONUS - The Peg Doesn't Fit 43:30

4y ago43:30

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In April 2021, I had the opportunity to be a guest on The Peg Doesn't Fit, a podcast where the hosts Erich Stephen and Ryan Bartel discuss frustrations with the educational system and provide solutions. We spoke about some of my thoughts on edtech integration, professional development, coaching, and more! Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/edud…

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Kasey Bell - Dynamic Blended Learning from Shake Up Learning 1:03:46

4y ago1:03:46

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Kasey Bell, host of the Shake Up Learning Podcast, and author of 3 books including Blended Learning with Google, joins me to talk about making blended learning meaningful and dynamic. We hear about her 5 “beyonds” of blended learning and her tips for using choice boards in the classroom. Show Notes also Available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episo…

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Dr. Desiree Alexander - Formative Assessment in Videos 59:30

4y ago59:30

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Dr. Desiree Alexander of EducatorAlexander.com joins the show to talk about formative assessment with videos in the classroom. Desiree and I discuss Edpuzzle, PlayPosit, Razor Arts, Nearpod, and more! Plus, I’ve got a BIG announcement to share! Show Notes Also Available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-58 Soapbox Moment: We’re in the 25th mile…

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BONUS: The Suite Talk, "Kick Of Your Lessons with Fun Activities" 51:42

4y ago51:42

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Show Notes also available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-bonus-004 In January 2021, I had the opportunity to be on one of my favorite sources of educational technology learning: Kimberly Mattina's YouTube Live + Podcast, The Suite Talk. In this appearance, I share some of my favorite ways to kick off my class periods with smiles and laughs. I focus …

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Dr. Monica Burns - Leveraging Choice & Agency to Hear from All Students 1:04:47

4y ago1:04:47

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EdTech and Curriculum Consultant and Easy EdTech Podcast host Dr. Monica Burns joins me to identify ways that we can hear from ALL of our students. Her suggestion? Select tools that can give our learners choice and agency in how we hear from them! Tune in to hear what tools she suggests! Show notes also available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episo…