GotTechED Episode 20: Quarter 1 Grading Tips, Pop Culture Lessons, and Being Thankful! Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick share the most effective edtech for faster grading. After a teacher inquiry, they discuss some ways that pop culture can be used to enhance learning. In the spirit of the holidays, […]
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GotTechED Episode 19: Professional Learning Community’s (PLC’s) vs. Professional Learning Networks (PLN’s), & Teacher Conventions vs. Edcamps Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick compare Professional Learning Communities to Professional Learning Networks. Next, they discuss some of the differences between traditional teacher conventions and edcamps. Nick shares some surprising educational statistics
GotTechED Episode 18: STEM Misconceptions, 21st Century Mindset, and Teachers as Leaders Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the most common ways that teachers misunderstand STEM education. After a teachers inquiry, they discuss 21st century teaching via “The 4 C’s”. They also take a look at the important role
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GotTechED Episode 17: The Rise of Second Chance Learning Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the educational trend of assessment retakes through “second-chance learning”. After a teachers inquiry, they discuss how room escapes can be incorporated into the classroom. They also take a look at a unique style of
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GotTechED Episode 16: Teaching Creatively with EdTech Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick evaluate the benefits of teaching creatively. After a teachers inquiry, they discuss the role of an educational tech coach from multiple perspectives. They also take a look at badge systems as a motivational tool for teaching teachers.
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GotTechED Episode 15: New Teacher Tips, Homework?, & 21st Century Pen Pals Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick share their thoughts on work-life balance for new teachers. After a teachers inquiry, they discuss the value of homework in modern education. They also take a look at the concept of 21st-century
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GotTechED Episode #14: Student-Centered Learning: Methods of Best Practice Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick discuss student-centered strategies that every teacher should know. After a teachers inquiry, they explain the difference between gamification and game-based learning. They also take a look at social media and some creative ways that it
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GotTechED Episode 13: Making the Switch from Traditional to Student-Centered Teaching Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick discuss the evolution, meaning, and values of student-centered learning in education. Nick tries to stump Guise in an educational edition of Two Truths and a Lie. They also take a look at the
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GotTechED Episode 12: Getting Ready for the 2018-2019 School Year Welcome to GotTechED the Podcast! In this episode, Guise and Nick give some simple, practical tips for new teachers. After a teacher’s inquiry, they review some of their favorite ways to use Google Slides. They also take a look at better methods for starting the school
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GotTechED Episode 11: Technology that Motivates the Unmotivated Student In this episode, Guise and Nick sit down with Josh Holland to talk about gamification technology that can motivate the unmotivated students. They talk about some recent game-changing news in the realm of education. Then Guise and Nick share some free upcoming professional development opportunities that
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