Edtech Throwdown
Episode 205: Edtech Resolutions for 2026
Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is episode 205 called “Edtech Resolutions for 2026” In this episode, we’ll talk about our edtech tips and edtech tools that we are excited to explore in the new year. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.
Segment 1: Goodbye 2025 and Hello 2026
Narrative: Life was challenging in 2025… Welcome 2026!
Segment 2: Tips, Tools, and Resources
Nick’s
An Edtech Tip for 2026
- Building Blocks in Google Docs to templat-ize my doc writing
An Edtech Tool for 2026
- Noteobook LM – so many new tools, I have a feeling there is more to come
An Edtech Resource for 2026
Guises:
An Edtech Tip for 2026
- Simplify Tasks
- Group tasks to maximize saving time
- Boost Engagement
- Reflect on what your students like and make changes to your teaching
- Streamline Workflow
- Make templates based on your core teaching philosophy
An Edtech Tool for 2026
- Canva Code for gamification
An Edtech Resource for 2026
- Guise’s Guide to Gemini Gems
Make a PACT with your Gem:
- Persona: Give it a job title.
- Action: Give it a verb (create, grade, simplify).
- Context: Give it the boundaries (grade level, standards).
- Template: Give it a structure (table, list, email format).
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Music Credits:
- Intro and Outro Music- American Idle – RKVC
- Segment Identifiers- Duck in the Alley – TrackTribe
- Edtech Throwdown- Born a Rockstar (Instrumental) – NEFEX
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- AI For Teachers, Admin, and Parents
- 1:1 Chromebook Integration
- EdTech Throwdown
- TargetED Learning
- Gamification (Badge Systems)
- Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)
- Google apps and extensions
- Personalized learning and Choice Boards
- Teacher productivity (Lesson Planning, Online Grading. and Feedback)
- Digital content creation
- Student Podcasting
- Screencasting
- Flipped Classroom
- Student-Centered Learning