Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad

Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad

por Allan Brown and Chad Hoffman
EducaciónTecnología
Temporada 4
Paul Donatelli on how small things can make significant improvements
In this episode, Allan and Chad are joined by Paul Donatelli, computer science educator from Canton City Schools. Paul details his unique experience transitioning from the field of engineering into education. His journey as a teacher includes both public and private schools, as well as work at the university level. The conversation goes deep into his science-based approach to skill mastery and motivation. We explore how he applies principles from behavioral economics and cognitive load theory to optimize learning, and combat barriers like expectancy cost. In addition, we tackle the massive shift of generative AI and its specific impact on computer science and learning to code. Find out how making small, intentional decisions can lead to a significant impact in student outcomes. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
T4 · E3
31 oct 2025
50:23
Matthew Mays shares some of his favorite Google AI resources
In this episode, Allan and Chad chat with Matthew Mays, Digital Innovation Consultant from the Stark County ESC and SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. With new AI tools and resources being introduced every day, we discuss a few tools he's excited about right now. The conversation includes suggestions for better prompting, creating with Gemini's Storybook feature, and designing images with Google's AI experiment Whisk. Regardless of your experience level integrating AI resources in teaching, this episode has something for everyone. 100+ ways to use Gemini and NotebookLM in education Leading for Learning - 09.17.25 TeacherServer Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
T4 · E2
27 sept 2025
53:58
Aaron DeHart on connecting with kids and improving attendance
Allan and Chad are back for a fourth season of Teaching "N Tech! In episode 1, Aaron DeHart stops by to talk about his journey as an educator. After starting his career in business, we discuss how the desire to work with kids and influence others changed his path completely. The conversation includes motivating reluctant readers, how the size of a school community impacts learning, and why making individual connections with family can pay big dividends in improving attendance and student outcomes. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
T4 · E1
29 ago 2025
41:15
Temporada 3
Dr. Lynn Rudd shares effective disciplinary literacy strategies
In this episode, Dr. Lynn Rudd joins the show to discuss one her favorites topics: disciplinary literacy. An expert in the area of literacy, she shares her experiences teaching in both K-12 and higher education. In addition, she provides insight on some of her favorites strategies. Topics of discussion include questioning techniques with students in the classroom, anticipation guides as a tool to support reading in the content areas, and morphology & root words. Regardless of a teacher's content area, the conversation provides strategies that can enhance reading skills and student understanding. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
T3 · E2
25 nov 2024
37:47
Eric Curts shares some of his favorite tech resources for classroom teachers
In the first episode of season 3, Eric Curts joins the show to share some AI resources he finds useful in enhancing teaching and learning in the classroom. The discussion includes the origins of his blog Control Alt Achieve, and how it has become a go to resource for educators looking to develop the use of technology in learning. His catalog of resources covers just about anything you can imagine in instructional technology. The conversation also explores his philosophy of Poke a Stick at It, which provides a foundation for becoming a lifelong learner in EdTech. For teachers of any content or age level, his positive and straightforward approach to tech integration makes building capacity easy. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
T3 · E1
27 sept 2024
48:04
Temporada 2
Less Distraction in the Classroom? Ohio's New Cell Phone Legislation
In the final episode of season 2, Allan and Chad take a deep dive into Ohio's new cell phone legislation. While many are referring to this as a "cell phone ban", the new laws actually gives schools quite a bit of latitude on how they will deal with distractions in the classroom from student cell phone use. In addition to looking at the actual language in the bill, there is discussion about current school cell phone policies and the advantages and disadvantages of further tightening on student use of personal technology. While this law is aims to reduce distractions in the learning process, it will definitely be interesting to see where things go next as schools seek to reduce distraction from personal devices.
T2 · E20
3 jun 2024
50:35
Balance Your Workload with Better Organization and Productivity Tools
As we approach spring break, many teachers are just trying to survive and catch a well-deserved break. In this episode, Allan and Chad explore three different areas in which teachers can save time and up their productivity. Topics for optimizing teacher workload include Google Calendar, integrating tasks between Gmail and Calendar events, and utilizing Google Keep. Additionally, they share some AI tools that speed up the process of creating learning activities and resources.
T2 · E19
20 mar 2024
38:19
Tech You Can Try - Conker
In this installment of Tech You Can Try, Chad digs into the possibilities of creating quizzes with Conker, an AI tool from the creators of Mote. While other AI-related tools often have a range of uses, Conker focuses on quiz creation and includes different options to make checking for understanding more effective. If you are looking to add to your repertoire in the area of assessment, give Conker.ai a try today! Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
T2 · E18
5 mar 2024
5:18
Tech You Can Try - Snorkl
Continuing with the theme of AI tools, Chad introduces a new resource called Snorkl. This tool combines students diagraming their work on an interactive whiteboard while they record an explanation of their response. As they create their response, Snorkl's AI analyzes their explanation and provides feedback on areas of strength and improvement. In addition, teachers can view all student responses from a dashboard, along with an option where students can view each other's work and provide feedback to each other. While this platform is still in the early stages, the ability to give students timely feedback as they explain their work is certainly promising for teachers.
T2 · E17
21 feb 2024
6:12
Ohio Educational Technology Conference Preview
Chad heads to Columbus, Ohio for OETC, a three-day event filled with great ideas. Educators from all over the state share ways to leverage technology to improve student learning. The discussion includes a preview of promising strategies that will be presented to improve learning outcomes. Topics include career exploration through social media, using AI for universal design, and leaning into AI to provide feedback during the writing process. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
T2 · E16
14 feb 2024
31:14
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