Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad

Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad

by Allan Brown and Chad Hoffman

Education Technology

Season 2

Tech You Can Try - Canva's Magic Studio

AI has generated quite a buzz in 2023! In this episode, we look at an AI feature that has been added to an already useful design tool, Canva. Canva's design capability is a great resource for teachers and offers a free education-level subscription. In addition, the new Magic Studio provides a variety of AI-based tools to help you get the most out of any design and save time, regardless of design skills.

Aaron McCutchan discuss connecting with kids and technology integration

Canton McKinley's Aaron McCutchan drops by to discuss how he's found success in connecting with his students over the course of his career. This discussion includes intentional strategies to connect with students, ways to monitor students on technology while avoiding confrontation, and technology integrations to make instruction more functional and more fun. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Tech You Can Try - Using AI for Personalized Instruction

While AI and the use of chatbots have been a cause for concern among many teachers, there are a variety of ways that the Chatbot can be very useful for improving instruction and helping teachers personalize learning more efficiently. In this episode, Chad breaks down a few practical ideas for classroom teachers wanting to implement AI.

Building Relationships and Developing a Strong Foundation

Getting the year off to a good start is critical for any classroom teacher. In this episode, Allan and Chad discuss promising ideas teachers are using to kick off the school year. Whether it's back-to-school projects, goal-setting ideas, or gathering data efficiently, this discussion is packed with ideas for starting strong. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Tech You Can Try - Google Classroom Practice Sets

In the first Tech You Can Try episode of season 2, Chad gives an overview of the new AI-powered tool in Google Classroom called Practice Sets. Teachers can develop groups of practice items for students, and AI is used to identify the topics and potential resources to provide the students with help as they are working. On the teacher dashboard, they receive insights as the students work detailing items students know well and areas where they may need more help. While the AI is not perfect in recognizing topics and providing matching resources for practice items, this tool is easy to use and has a lot of promise!

Welcome back to Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad for Season 2!

Welcome back to the Teaching 'N Tech Podcast with Allan & Chad! Join us for another exciting season of chatting with teachers who provide amazing experiences for students in the classroom. Season 2 will feature even more interviews with teachers, and tech integration tips that you can use in the classroom.

Season 1

Allan and Chad reflect on the season and discuss what's coming next

In the final episode of this season, Allan and Chad reflect on their favorite parts of season 1 and discuss what's coming up in the fall. If you have an idea you would like to share or a topic you would like to see featured in a future episode, you can connect with Allan and Chad at teaching.n.techpodcast@gmail.com. For more information on the SPARCC Educational Technology conference mentioned in this episode, visit the conference website. To register for this free conference either in person or virtually, complete the registration form. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Karen Zutali breaks down teaching language arts and the beauty of not overcomplicating learning

Karen Zutali, a veteran of Canton City Schools for her entire career, shares experiences teaching middle school language arts and working as an instructional coach. This episode includes conversations on helping students develop an interest in reading, improving student writing by closing the feedback loop, and how humor can help provide the motivation necessary to improve students' grammar skills. ETS Criterion Caught Ya: Grammar with a Giggle Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Using GarageBand to Engage Learners in Your Content

GarageBand is packed with features, and as a result can be intimidating for teachers when they consider integrating it in classroom projects. In this episode, Allan and Chad discuss a number of ideas for projects using GarageBand. While some relate to creating beats and music, others include simple audio recordings of student narration. All of these ideas and more can be found in Apple's free resource Everyone Can Create - Music on iPad. Everyone Can Create - Teacher's Guide Everyone Can Create - Music on iPad Google Trends Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Engaging Learners Through Video Projects

As the end of the school year approaches, keeping students interested can often be a challenge. We know students are drawn to video content on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, so why not design activities that leverage this? In this episode, Allan and Chad discuss ideas from Apple's Everyone Can Create - Video on iPad that relate to each of the core content areas. By teaching students how to use Clips and iMovie, they gain skills for creating and deepening their understanding of content in the process. Everyone Can Create - Teacher's Guide Everyone Can Create - Video on iPad Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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