Edventures in Tech
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA discussion on best practices regarding educational technology and technology integration. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-nikola/support
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BONUS - Live at NYSCATE 2021 #1
November 21, 2021 21:42 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThanks for listening to Bonus Episode 1 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we go live from the Exhibition Hall at NYSCATE 2021. Thanks to our friends at Trox for letting us use their space to broadcast. We summarize the sessions we attended and presented. We had the fantastic opportunity to interview Kelly Dyer Hayes from Surgically Clean Air, who with Trox, provided Jade Air Purification Systems for all breakout rooms and spaces at the Conference. Kelly also shares her amaz...
Episode #7 - PBL, Not PB & J!
November 18, 2021 03:58 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThanks for listening to Episode #7 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we outline new updates to Google Meet, Google Sites, and Transformation Reports in Google Admin. We are very excited to talk all things PBL with John Sammon and Tara Koehler, STEAM Professional Development Specialists. Links: Ditch Summit: December 13, 2021 to January 7, 2022 Indicate whether you’ll join a meeting virtually or in person, now on Gmail Copying a single page or subset of pages in a Googl...
Episode #6 - The Power of Podcasting & Audio
November 09, 2021 21:22 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThanks for listening to Episode #6 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we outline new updates to citations and request approvals in Google Docs. In addition, we discuss the new PebbleGo Create and its App Smash with Buncee. Our discussion centers around something very near to us, audio and podcasting in the classroom. Definitely tune in and explore the world of audio. Links: Pebble Go Create Request/Review Formal Document Approvals Improved Citations in Google Docs Mult...
Episode #5 - Wakelet, AR & Ready for Primetime!
November 01, 2021 19:12 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThanks for listening to Episode #5 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we outline new updates to Kami. Kami has proven to be an extremely productive tool when having to deal with PDFs. In addition, we discuss the new features of Wakelet which we expand upon in the discussion. Could Wakelet be a game-changer? Definitely tune in and decide for yourself Links: Kami Updates Split & Merge in Kami PBL Is Not PB&J https://www.classcraft.com/blog/project-based-learning-ideas/ ...
Episode #4 - The Struggle is Real
October 22, 2021 18:21 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThanks for listening to Episode #4 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we outline new updates to Google Docs, including adding page breaks before paragraphs and the new ability to insert interactive building blocks using @. In addition, we discuss the new upgrades to Screencastify, which include interactive questions and analytics. Our discussion this week includes the struggles faced by teachers, using Jamboard and Padlet for inquiry-based learning, and is VR ready for prime...
Episode #3 - Continuous Improvement is Better Than Delayed Perfection
October 15, 2021 19:30 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBThanks for listening to Episode #3 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, we outline new updates to Google Docs, including adding image watermarks to Google Docs. In addition, we introduce Apple’s new elementary school coding platform. Our discussion this week focuses on communication and feedback. Andrew and Dan breakdown tools to personalize the digital environment for effective parent communication and student feedback. Links: Create and import documents that contain images...
Episode #2 - SEL - Knowing Your Why to Make Your What More Impactful
October 08, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThanks for listening to Episode #2 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast.. We talk about new updates to Google Calendar, Google Classroom and Google Meet in our Weekly Windup and get into a discussion about finding your why and SEL Learning. Links: Creating Meeting Notes in Calendar Control student ability to unenroll in Google Classroom Making Google Classroom video meetings easier and more secure AJ Juliani - Do relationships really matter in learning? Michael Jr. Break Time Casel Fram...
Episode #1 - Organizing is a Journey, not a Destination.
September 30, 2021 18:42 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThanks for listening to Episode #1 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. We talk about new updates to Google Workspace in our Weekly Windup and get into a discussion about Google Classroom Tips and Tricks. Some of these include the importance of topics, numbering assignments, and managing the Google Classroom Stream. Links: Numbering Assignments - Inspired by Amanda Sandoval, @historysandoval Google Workspace Updates Blog Ditch that Textbook - 20 tips to use Google Classroom effectively and...
Edventures in Tech Trailer
September 13, 2021 01:26 - 52 seconds - 823 KBTrailer for Edventures in Tech Podcast. Join hosts Andrew and Dan as they talk educational technology & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-nikola/support