Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad

Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad

by Allan Brown and Chad Hoffman

Education Technology

Season 1

Time Saving Strategies & Tech Integrations - Part One

In this installment of Teaching 'N Tech, Allan and Chad break down processes, routines, and tech integrations that save time for teachers while engaging students in the process. They discuss methods to make assessment and planning more efficient, along with tech integrations from Apple's 30 Time Saving Tips for Teachers resource. While these tips are geared toward teaching with iPad in the classroom, adaptations that will suit Chromebook and PC users are discussed as well. Resources from this episode can be found in the links below. Apple's 30 Time Saving Tips for Teachers Lesson Plan Template Spreadsheet Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Developing Literacy Through Vocabulary Instruction

In this episode, Allan and Chad dive into the explicit instruction of vocabulary. In addition to discussing the teacher responsibility of providing a focus lesson and guided instruction, they break down the gradual release of responsibility and how to get students actively involved with collaborative activities and independent practice while working toward mastery. The learning activities discussed include a project idea based on the New York Times 15 second vocabulary challenge, as well as integrating technology resources such as Flocabulary, Edpuzzle, and Vocabulary.com. NYT 15 Second Vocabulary Challenge Berkeley Unified School District's Grade Level Academic Vocabulary Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Getting Off to a Good Start: Developing Classroom Routines, Building a Foundation for Tech Integration

In this episode, Allan and Chad discuss the struggles teachers face trying to make education relevant to students in today's classrooms. They will dive into ways to build a tech integration framework in your classroom early in the year, exploring topics like accessibility features on student devices, leveraging technology to create archives of your daily classroom agenda, and organizing your learning management system to save time in class. See the links below for resources related to the topics discussed in this episode. Sample Daily Agenda Slides Interest Inventory for Students Learning Style Survey 1 Learning Style Survey 2 iPad Accessibility Tutorials Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome to Teaching 'N Tech with Allan & Chad

Welcome to the Teaching 'N Tech Podcast with Allan & Chad. Despite all the challenges taking place in the world of education, teachers are still doing amazing things in the classroom. Join us as we discuss what's new, what's good, and what is working in today's classrooms. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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