Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

What happens when two education nerds talk books, buffaloes, and Brisk? In this special episode, I join Mike Brilla on The Inspired Teacher Podcast to discuss the role of AI in classrooms, building a professional learning community, and the adjacent possible. We get candid about cell phones, feedback, tech integration, and remembering our “why” as educators. Tools we mention include MagicSchool, Diffit, Claude, ChatGPT, and Brisk. You’ll laugh, reflect, and leave with ideas you can try tomorrow. #EduDuctTape This interview was originally aired on The Inspired Teacher by Mike Brilla. It is being re-aired here with his permission. You can access the original episode here: https://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/show/inspiredteacherpodcast/jake-is-here/ … and access other episodes of the show here: https://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/show/inspiredteacherpodcast/   0:00:00 INTRO  0:02:35 The Inspired Teacher Podcast 0:04:33 Fresh Air at Five Bumper 0:04:53 Interview 0:07:07 Who is Jake? 0:10:11 What is Jake Reading? - The Anxious Generation, by John Haidt - https://amzn.to/4o5f2Uv (affiliate link) - Marching off the Map, by Tim Elmore - https://amzn.to/4kTSHX6 (affiliate link) 0:12:35 Reacting to Change in Education 0:19:06 The Adjacent Possible - The Innovator’s Mindset, by George Couros - https://amzn.to/3IKgr2s (affiliate link) 0:22:53 How "Let Them" Impacts Teachers Learning from One Another - The Let Them Theory, by Monica Robbins - https://amzn.to/46rVHGI (affiliate link) 0:25:12 Where is Jake Getting Inspiration & Ideas? 0:29:38 Talking about AI 0:36:19 A Final Piece of Advice - “Know Your Why” - Michael Jr. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytFB8TrkTo - Define Your WHY, by Barbara Bray - https://amzn.to/454T9Ma (affiliate link)

Google announced Gemini for Education. In this episode, I break it all down, from Deep Research and Gemini Canvas to Gems, Gemini Live, and more. I also discuss the difference between the paid and free versions as well as the admin controls and privacy features in it. Plus, in the soapbox moment, I dig into the importance of growth mindset, perseverance, and what we can all learn from the Learning Pit. #EduDuctTape Episode 128 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:31 Today's Soapbox Moment: “Rental Skates, Paintballs, and the Messy Middle” - The Anthropocene Reviewed - https://amzn.to/4eFD309 (Amazon affiliate link) - The Learning Pit - https://www.learningpit.org 0:07:52 EdTech & Edu News Updates 0:08:21 Introducing Gemini for Education - https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/ai/gemini-for-education - https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/gfe_launch_guide_iste2025.pdf 0:09:29 Gemini Live - https://gemini.google/overview/gemini-live/?hl=en 0:11:38 Deep Research - https://gemini.google/overview/deep-research -  https://workspace.google.com/blog/ai-and-machine-learning/meet-deep-research-your-new-ai-research-assistant - https://blog.google/products/gemini/deep-research-gemini-2-5-pro-experimental/ - https://blog.google/products/gemini/google-gemini-deep-research/ - https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/15719111 0:15:56 Gemini Canvas - https://gemini.google/overview/canvas/?hl=en 0:18:29 Gemini Gems - https://gemini.google/overview/gems/?hl=en - https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/gems_one_pager_education.pdf - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/07/gems-in-the-side-panel-of-google-workspace-apps.html - https://support.google.com/docs/answer/14206696?hl=en&sjid=18317434446311439557-NA 0:21:55 Gemini for Education Safety and Privacy 0:23:11 Free vs. Pro: What You Get with Gemini for Education - https://gemini.google/subscriptions 0:27:30 Admin Controls in Gemini for Education - https://support.google.com/a/answer/14564320 - https://support.google.com/a/answer/14571493 - https://support.google.com/vault/answer/15695746   Send me your thoughts on Bluesky with #EduDuctTape or at Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape!

Can AI help teachers do more of what matters most? In this episode, I join Rachel and Christina from The Conversation podcast to explore AI’s real impact in schools. We discuss tools like MagicSchool, Diffit, and Brisk, and how they support both students and teachers. We also dive into personalized learning, teacher PD, and the “baby steps” approach to AI adoption. Plus, I share practical insights on balancing tech with humanity in the classroom. #EduDuctTape This interview was originally aired on The Conversation Podcast by Rachel Daniels, John Hambrick, and Christina Grady-Watts of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. It is being re-aired here with their permission. You can access the original episode and other episodes of the show here: https://www.escco.org/TheConversationPodcast.aspx   0:00:00 INTRO  0:03:24 The Conversation: Beyond the Buzzword: Practical Applications of AI in the Classroom 0:04:30 Jake’s Background 0:05:52 AI Trends in Education 0:10:16 What is Personalized Learning? 0:13:06 The Impact of AI on Personalized Learning 0:15:57 Teacher PD for AI Usaged 0:21:04 Where should Educators Start with AI?

What do a name change, a new font, and fewer browser tabs have in common? In this episode, I unpack the Quizizz rebrand to Wayground, share Edpuzzle’s leap beyond video with new interactive tools, highlight Google Classroom’s latest add-on integrations, and spotlight Google Fonts’ Playwrite—a typeface built to support handwriting instruction. Plus, in the Soapbox moment, I reflect on my son learning to drive and the lessons we’re both picking up along the way. #EduDuctTape Episode 127 0:00:00 INTRO  0:02:04 Soapbox Moment: Mirrors, Mailboxes, and Merging 0:07:06 EdTech & Education News & Updates 0:07:38 Quizizz Becomes Wayground https://wayground.com/home/from-quizizz-to-wayground?lng=en 0:11:45 A Font That Teaches Handwriting? Meet Playwrite. https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/collaboration-creativity-tools/ https://fonts.googleblog.com/2024/06/playwrite-is-new-font-superfamily-for.html 0:13:55 Edpuzzle Moves Beyond Video https://edpuzzle.com/press/edpuzzle-quizzes-beta 0:15:30 New Add-ons in Google Classroom https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/collaboration-creativity-tools/ 0:17:15 Innovative Sentences to Learn From https://thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/new-project-innovative-sentences https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OdrbjMb9OT4fTrJtit-h1fIGyNFNchegSZwLc-A-62E/preview?slide=id.g22a3d5dd5f1_0_36   Send me your thoughts on Bluesky with #EduDuctTape or at Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape!

What if your classroom ran more like a student-led workshop than a teacher-led lecture? In this episode, Alfonso Mendoza joins me to talk about screencasting tools like Screencastify, Loom, ScreenPal, and Kapwing. I also spotlight new features in Padlet and NotebookLM, share how Google Lens can support inquiry in the moment, and reflect on The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak. EduDuctTape Episode 126   0:00:00 INTRO 0:01:47 Today's Guest: Fonz Mendoza Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza Jr. is an educator, AI researcher, and host of My EdTech Life. He champions responsible innovation in education, blending technology, ethics, and heart. Contact Info:  www.myedtech.life Socials @MyEdTechLife 0:06:35 Which of the Following Is Less Torturous? 0:12:01 Today's #EduDuctTape Question: What Tool Would You Use for Recording Screencasts? 0:13:14 Screencastify https://www.screencastify.com/ 0:24:41 Screencastify Quizzes https://www.screencastify.com/features/interactive-questions 0:27:51 Using Kami with Screencastify https://www.kamiapp.com/ 0:29:25 Just Press Record, But Do You Have to Assess It? 0:31:01 Setting a Time Limit 0:32:33 Screencasting for Language Acquisition 0:36:34 Camtasia https://www.techsmith.com/store/camtasia/education 0:36:48 Limitations to Screencastify 0:37:44 Kapwing https://www.kapwing.com/edu 0:44:18 ScreenPal https://screenpal.com/education 0:45:12 Free or Paid Tools? 0:49:12 Loom https://support.loom.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006579637-Loom-for-Education-Discounted-for-students-and-educators 0:54:59 NotebookLM: Public Sharing https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/notebooklm-public-notebooks/ 0:56:08 NotebookLM: Audio Overview in 50+ Languages https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/notebooklm-audio-overviews-50-languages/ 0:57:03 NotebookLM: Mobile App https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-app/ 0:58:07 Padlet Analytics https://padlet.blog/analytics-for-your-padlets 1:00:17 Google Lens in Chrome https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/ai-tools-education-2025/ https://gizmodo.com/how-to-use-google-lens-in-a-chrome-browser-2000497352 https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/1325808 1:02:49 Quizizz is Changing Names! 1:04:40 The Shift to Student Led https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Student-Led-Reimagining-Classroom-Workflows/dp/1948334526   Send me your thoughts on Bluesky with #EduDuctTape or at Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape!

How do we make tech processes easier for students—and teachers—to follow? In this episode, I chat with Courtney Watson from friEdTechnology about strategies for creating clear, bite-sized tech instructions using tools like Scribe, iorad, Canva, and Adobe Express. We explore ways to lower the cognitive load and boost confidence in tech-rich classrooms. Plus, I share new feature updates in Book Creator, Padlet, and NotebookLM that support accessibility, flexibility, and efficiency. #EduDuctTape Episode 125 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:59 Today's Guest: Courtney Watson Courtney is a Google Certified Educator/Trainer and Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology. She is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. #TechWithoutTears Contact Info:  https://tiktok.com/@techwithouttears, https://x.com/cmwatson2010,  https://bsky.app/profile/cmwatson2010.bsky.social, courtney@fried.tech, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmwatson2010/ 0:04:58 Two Truths & One Lie 0:11:36 Today's #EduDuctTape Question: Bite-Sized Instructions 0:12:58 Scribe https://scribehow.com/ 0:16:14 Mark Twain Quote “I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” 0:18:26 iorad https://www.iorad.com/ 0:20:16 Comparing Scribe and iorad 0:25:24 TikTok Style Videos in Canva or Adobe Express 0:27:57 Courtney's Screencasting & Adobe Express Method 0:29:21 How far we've come with screencasting 0:32:59 Potty PD or Copier PD 0:37:02 NotebookLM 0:38:36 NotebookLM for Canvas and Schoology https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/ai-tools-education-2025/ 0:39:57 NotebookLM Plus https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/ai-tools-education-2025/ 0:41:20 Padlet’s “Clear Posts” Feature https://padlet.help/l/en/article/ma9aogqsme-how-do-i-delete-all-posts-at-once 0:43:27 6. BookCreator Adds Text-to-Speech in Edit Mode https://bookcreator.com/2025/02/feature-update-text-to-speech-for-text-and-pdfs

This interview was originally aired on the State of Ed Podcast by Dr. Nick Isseks and Dr. Nick Simone. It is being re-aired here with their permission. You can access the original episode here: https://episodes.fm/992700178/episode/NDIwOWY1OTAtMGQxZC00NGI1LWIwMjktY2U5NmQ1Yjc4MjIw and access all State of Ed Podcast episodes here: https://episodes.fm/992700178  0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:53 State of Ed Podcast 0:04:21 Jake's Journey 0:05:57 What is Personalized Learning? 0:10:33 Rogers' Law of Diffusion of Innovation 0:13:12 What is Educational Duct Tape? 0:16:04 More Than Words by John Warner 0:18:58 The Issue with Points-Based Grading 0:20:03 Mastery vs. Performance-Oriented Goals 0:22:29 The AI Infinite Loop 0:27:11 Self-Determination Theory 0:32:32 Helping Teachers Pick the Technology to Use 0:35:15 The Value of Instructional Coaching 0:39:38 The Future of Wearable Technology

What’s your favorite tool for having students create visuals like infographics and diagrams? Bryon Carpenter from Fresh Air At Five joins me to answer that very question. We discuss Adobe Express, Canva, Google Drawings, and Google Slides. Also, I share about Brisk’s new Podcast Generator, a Chromebook monitoring feature coming soon to Google, SchoolAI’s response to some ethical concerns, and a documentary recommendation.   #EduDuctTape Episode 124 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:09 Today's Guest: Bryon Carpenter 0:06:49 Which of the Following is Less Torturous 0:10:22 Today's #EduDuctTape Question 0:11:58 Adobe Expresshttps://www.adobe.com/express/ 0:12:41 Picking the Right Tool 0:14:11 Google Drawingsdrawings.google.com 0:15:54 How Does Google Drawings Relate to Google Slides 0:18:26 Object-Based, Drawing-Based, and Procreate 0:20:17 Shapegramshttps://shapegrams.com/ 0:21:04 3. Layers in Adobe Express 0:21:35 Ages for Adobe Express 0:23:18 What Can You Do in Adobe Express? 0:25:58 Adobe Express Pricinghttps://www.adobe.com/education/express/ 0:28:17 Adobe Creative Cloudhttps://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html 0:36:14 AI in Adobe Express 0:36:12 Adobe Voice to Animatehttps://www.adobe.com/express/create/animation 0:38:27 Adobe Text Effectshttps://www.adobe.com/express/create/ai/text-effects Today’s EdTech and Edu News: 0:41:07 Brisk’s New Podcast Generatorbriskteaching.com/podcast 0:46:03 Google’s New ‘Class Tools’ for Chromebookshttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/class-tools-chromebook/ 0:47:56 SchoolAI Responds to Ethical Concernshttps://schoolai.com/blog/strengthening-ethical-ai-in-classrooms-improvements-to-historical-figure-spaces 0:50:38 The First Class documentaryhttps://www.thefirstclass.org/

Ever feel like the important work keeps getting overshadowed by what’s urgent? In this episode, I reflect on the quote “Think big. Start small. Scale fast.” and share how the Eisenhower Matrix helps me keep my priorities aligned. I also share updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI, plus a candid take on More Than Words by John Warner. Tools featured include Snorkl Coach, Video Explorer, and Read Along with custom content. #EduDuctTape Episode 123 0:00:00 INTRO  0:02:23 Today’s Soapbox Moment: “Parking Lots, Right Turns, and What’s Important”  Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast: Stories from the Stage on Disruption, Transformation and the Accelerating Future - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Start-Small-Scale-Fast/dp/097365547X The Eisenhower Method, Time management on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_management#Eisenhower_method 0:10:10 Snorkl Coach  Introducing Snorkl Coach - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQASwWKcMTA 0:12:29 Read Along in Google Classroom  Read Along in Google Classroom - https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/14174515?hl=en-GB#zippy=%2Cassign-reading-materials Educators can now upload content to Read Along in Google Classroom - http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/04/upload-content-to-read-along-google-classroom.html New AI tools for Google Workspace for Education - https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/workspace-gemini-classroom-iste-2024/ 0:14:34 SchoolAI Video Explorer Spaces  SchoolAI - Video Explorer - https://app.schoolai.com/spaces/clnaw1t7u000ayvpt3po1373k 0:16:17 Honest Review of More Than Words by John Warner More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI: Warner, John - https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Words-Think-Writing/dp/1541605500

What’s your go-to tool for formative assessment? In this episode, Dan Niessen joins me to unpack strategies for gathering real-time insights into student learning. We talk Quizizz, Nearpod, Snorkl, AI chatbot tutors, Pear Deck, ChatGPT, and more. Dan shares how he supports educators in choosing tools that fit their goals—and their students. Plus, I break down updates to Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0 and Canva Sheets, along with a timely tip on how to cite AI-generated content. Tune in! #EduDuctTape Episode 122 Today's Sponsor - M2 by Swivl - swivl.com/m2 0:00:00 INTRO   0:03:26 Today’s Guest: Dan Niessen - @Dan_EdTech on X/Twitter and @neonetedtech.bsky.social on Bluesky Dan is the Senior Technology Integration Specialist at NEOnet, providing all sorts of EdTech PD for K-12 teachers, administrators, and school staff. He started out as a High School Social Studies teacher at a few schools around the Cleveland area, but then moved into his current position in 2018. He's always excited to learn and share about EdTech! See webinars and resources from Dan and the NEONet Tech Integration Team - neonet.org/tech-integration 0:10:45 Today's EduDuctTape Question: What tool or strategy would you use to formatively assess students’ comprehension?  0:11:27 Formative Assessment during Reading 0:12:34 Chunking Reading with Formative Questions 0:18:39 The Fast and the Curious EduProtocol The EduProtocol Field Guides, Books 1 and 2 - https://www.eduprotocols.com/fieldguides Eliminate worksheet homework with the Fast and the Curious EduProtocol - Ditch That Textbook - https://ditchthattextbook.com/eliminate-worksheet-homework-with-the-fast-and-the-curious-eduprotocol/ 0:21:46 Quizizz - https://quizizz.com/ 0:23:29 Jared Cooney Horvath's Insights - https://episodes.fm/1447821443/episode/YmIwMjU4NGMwMDdiNDhkNjhiNjNiNWVhYzhhNzgwYWY 0:25:00 Nearpod and Pear Deck - https://nearpod.com/ and https://www.peardeck.com/ 0:27:30 Pear Deck Autograding 0:30:11 Today's Sponsor: M2 from Swivl 0:35:08 AI Tutors 0:40:07 Snorkl - https://snorkl.app/ 0:41:16 Flip 0:41:50 What Makes Snorkl Great 0:42:58 Why Using AI for Formative Assessment Is Good   Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: 0:46:00 Google Slides Updates Google Slides now uses Imagen 3 and adds other new visual tools - https://blog.google/products/workspace/workspace-slides-visuals-ai-updates/ New sidebar with design elements in Google Slides makes building presentations easier - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/03/new-sidebar-with-design-elements-in-google-slides.html Google Slides introduces proportional scaling for objects to maintain visual clarity - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/03/proportional-scaling-objects-in-google-slides.html 0:47:26 Stock Images in Google Slides 0:48:12 New Templates and Themes in Google Slides 0:48:58 Building Blocks in Google Slides 0:49:46 Proportional Scaling Groups in Google Slides 0:50:10 Speaker Spotlight & Slides Recording in Google Slides 0:51:02 Imagen 3 AI Image Generator in Google Slides 0:52:36 Canva Visual Suite 2.0 Introducing Visual Suite 2.0: Productivity, meet creativity - https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/canva-create-2025/ 0:54:30 Canva Sheets Canva Sheets: Free Visual Spreadsheets - https://www.canva.com/sheets/ 0:56:34 Citing AI-Generated Content How to Cite AI-Generated Videos - https://www.kapwing.com/resources/how-to-cite-an-ai-video/

Is the goal to complete the task… or to grow stronger? In this episode, I reflect on Rick Wormeli’s article “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount” and what it means for educators navigating AI in classrooms. I also share updates on Common Sense Media’s free ChatGPT course, Google Classroom’s new “Grade All” feature, the CoSpaces rebrand to Delightex, and a TED Talk that might change how you view success. Vacuum metaphors, forklifts, and academic cosplay—press play! #EduDuctTape Episode 121 0:00:00 INTRO 0:04:01 Soapbox Moment: The Forklift, the Roomba, and the Real Work of Learning “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount - AMLE” by Rick Wormeli - https://www.amle.org/with-a-i-lets-keep-students-learning-paramount Dave Stuart, Jr. - https://davestuartjr.com 0:23:11 CommonSense Media Course: ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators ChatGPT Foundations for K–12 Educators - https://www.commonsense.org/education/training/chatgpt-k12-foundations 0:24:32 Bulk Grading in Google Classroom “Introducing the ability to ‘grade all’ in Google Classroom” - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/01/grade-all-in-google-classroom.html 0:26:25 CoSpaces becomes Delightex “What's new? March 2025” - https://www.delightex.com/whats-new/whats-new-march-2025 0:29:37 TED Talk: How to Raise Successful Kids—Without Over-Parenting “How to Raise Successful Kids -- Without Over-Parenting | Julie Lythcott-Haims | TED” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyElHdaqkjo   Subscribe to Jake’s Email newsletter - https://birdsend.page/forms/5574/2YbAYVg4V8 Share your Voice on Speakpipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape Join the Conversation on Bluesky - #EduDuctTape

How can we empower students to self-assess their learning? In this episode, Shantel Lott joins me to explore tech tools and strategies that foster reflection and agency. We chat about Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and MagicSchool’s Custom ChatBot. I also share updates on using Google Gemini with Teens, Padlet Sandbox’s new sound and visual effects, and the magic of generating Google Slides with Alayna AI. #EduDuctTape Episode 120 Today's Sponsor M2 by Swivl - swivl.com/m2 Today’s Guests: Shantel Lott Shantel is an EdTech enthusiast and Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech. Certified in Google & Microsoft, she empowers educators to integrate tech into their classrooms. Whether in-person or virtual, Shantel’s passion is making learning engaging and innovative. Contact Info:  @LottsOfEdTech(X, Bluesky, TikTok), shantel@fried.tech, friedtechnology.com, linkedin.com/in/shantel-lott 2 Truths & 1 Lie - or was it 2 lies and 1 truth!? Educational Duct Tape Question: What tool or strategy would you use facilitate students self-assessing their learning? Snorkl - snorkl.app NotebookLM - notebooklm.google.com Personalized Pathways with the Custom Chatbot in MagicSchool - magicschool.ai/tools/custom-chatbot Raina in MagicSchool - app.magicschool.ai/raina Curipod - curipod.com Knowt - knowt.com Adobe Express - adobe.com/express Padlet - padlet.com Quizlet - quizlet.com Quizizz - quizizz.com Kahoot - kahoot.com Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Gemini: A Responsible AI Experience for Teens! - https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/workspace-gemini-classroom-iste-2024/#:~:text=Helping%20teen%20students%20learn%20responsibly%20and%20confidently%20in%20an%20AI%2Dfirst%20future%20with%20Gemini Generate Google Slides with Alayna AI! - https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/alayna_ai_for_google_slides/503455951279 Padlet Sandbox Gets a Splash of Sound and Visual Effects! - https://padlet.blog/visual-and-sound-effects-for-sandboxes/

What’s new in edtech? In this episode, I break down Google’s new parent permission requirements, an awesome Google Classroom add-on, and Screencastify’s expanded free plan. Science teachers, you’ll want to hear about PhET Simulations inside Quizizz, and we’ll discuss Common Sense Media’s latest report on AI in education. Plus, I’ll wrap up with a thought-provoking book that challenges how we create change in schools and communities. Tune in for all the updates and insights! #EduDuctTape Episode 119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET, and more Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: 0:00:00 INTRO 0:03:45 1. Google’s New Parent Permission Requirements for Certain Apps - https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_terms/ 0:06:10 2. Magic Exercise Book for Google Classroom - https://www.notsomagicapps.com/magic-exercise-book 0:07:44 3. Screencastify’s Free Plan Just Got an Upgrade - https://www.screencastify.com/pricing 0:10:59 4. Common Sense Media’s AI in K-12 White Paper - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/generative-ai-in-k-12-education-challenges-and-opportunities 0:12:57 5. Quizizz x PhET Simulations = Interactive Science Learning - https://support.quizizz.com/hc/en-us/articles/41431781875225-Use-PhET-Simulations-with-Quizizz 0:16:01 6. Book Recommendation – Change the Wallpaper - https://ssir.org/books/excerpts/entry/change-the-wallpaper-nilanjana-dasgupta# 0:18:37 CLOSING Be a part of the discussion! #EduDuctTape on Social Media Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape

Today on the Educational Duct Tape podcast, I’ve got five edtech updates  that might impact your classroom and one educational strategy that’s new to me. I’ll start with the bad news first, which is Bitly adding ads to short links (not cool, Bitly) and then get into the good news, like a new educator-made alternative to Bitly and an AI teaching assistant from Padlet. Plus, handy updates from Pear Assessment and Quizizz that could save you some serious prep time. And then that educational strategy called Talking Chips. Curious yet? Press Play! #EduDuctTape Episode 118 Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Import Tests Directly into Pear Assessment! - peardeck.com/product-updates/pear-assessment-october-2024 Make Differentiation Easier in Quizizz! - support.quizizz.com/hc/en-us/articles/29285279744153-Differentiate-for-Every-Student-s-Needs-With-Accommodations-on-Quizizz Boosting Student-Led Discussions with Talking Chips - catlintucker.com/2023/07/station-rotation-model-talking-chips/ Bitly Adds Ads to Free Links—Time to Switch? - support.bitly.com/hc/en-us/articles/32874287800333-Why-are-there-ads-on-my-links#:~:text=Bitly%20is%20now%20using%20ads,Confirm%20your%20purchase. Need a Bitly Alternative? Try Edushare.ing! - edushare.ing Padlet TA: Your New AI Teaching Sidekick! - padlet.help/l/en/article/fg48s9q3ap-what-is-padlet-ta

How can we create more flexible, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences? In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette (husband and wife duo AdaKat) about tools and strategies to make learning more inclusive. We explore MagicSchool, Quizizz, Mote, Immersive Reader, Goblin Tools, MirrorTalk, Factors Education, Helperbird, Google Docs Voice Typing, and more. Plus, we dive into AI-powered tools like Perplexity AI, Diffit, and SchoolAI and creative solutions like image generators in Canva and Adobe Express. I also share updates on interactive charts in Canva, new Pear Deck certified content, and the launch of Google Vids for Google Workspace for Education. #EduDuctTape Episode 117 Today's Sponsor Swivl - bit.ly/reflectwithjake SoapBox Moment - “Don’t Forget to Look in the Rearview Mirror” The tweet from Adam Grant where I discovered the Mollie West Duffy & Liz Fosslein comic - x.com/AdamMGrant/status/1555985410345639936 Today’s Guests: Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette, co-authors of The Complete EdTech Coach: An Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning. Adam is an Educational Technology & Integrated Studies Consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. He supports teachers through individualized coaching, demo lessons and professional development. Adam is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, CUE Board Member, and 2022 ISTE Featured Voice. @techcoachjuarez on X, Bluesky, TikTok and IG. techcoachjuarez.com. ajuarez@techcoachjuarez.com Katherine is an author, learner and educational leader who advocates for inclusive educational opportunities for all students within the communities they reside. She was the primary writer for California’s inaugural Computer Science Standards. Katherine has been a keynote speaker, featured presenter, and panelist for organizations across the globe on a variety of educational topics. @katgoyette.bsky.social, @kat_goyette, @katgoyette on IG The EdTech Newlywed Game Adam’s “Hashtag Learning” Blog post - techcoachjuarez.blogspot.com/2020/11/hashtags-reflection-review-real-life-to.html Educational Duct Tape Question: What tool or strategy would you use to create a more flexible, accessible (UDL), and differentiated learning experience? Google Docs Voice Typing - jakemiller.net/voice-typing-in-google-docs Quizizz Accessibility Features - quizizz.com/home/accommodations Mote - mote.com Google Search for Pronunciation - youtube.com/watch?v=TK_6-mtJE-k&t=29s Closed Captioning in Google Slides - support.google.com/docs/answer/9109474 Goblin Tools - goblin.tools MagicSchool - magicschool.ai Factors Education - factors.world Immersive Reader - onenote.com/learningtools Helperbird - helperbird.com MirrorTalk - mirrortalk.ai Perplexity AI - perplexity.ai Diffit - web.diffit.me Image Creator in Canva - canva.com/ai-image-generator Image Creator in Adobe Express - adobe.com/products/firefly/features/text-to-image.html Google’s Teachable Machine - teachablemachine.withgoogle.com SchoolAI - schoolai.com Brisk - briskteaching.com Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Canva Levels Up Data Viz with Interactive Charts - canva.com/newsroom/news/droptober-education-2024 New Math and ELA Pear Deck Certified Content - peardeck.com/product-updates/new-math-and-ela-pear-deck-certified-content Google Vids is now available for Google Workspace for Education - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/11/google-vids-now-generally-available-for-edu.html

In today’s episode, I kick things off with a Soapbox Moment relating to a new CommonSense Media report about the gap between the AI-awareness of teens and their parents—and what that means for us as educators. Then, we’ll explore five updates! We’ve got a game-changing differentiation feature in Google Classroom, an time-saving resource in Canva’s Teacher Work Kit, an upgrade to Pear Deck with Graded Mode, a great learning opportunity from Google, and a powerful classroom culture strategy called Feedback Friday. #EduDuctTape Episode 116 Today's Sponsor Short Answer - myshortanswer.com use code jakemillerwrites SoapBox Moment - ““Skibidi What? AI, the Generational Divide, and John Wooden” “The Dawn of the AI Era: Teens, Parents, and the Adoption of Generative AI at Home and School” - commonsensemedia.org/research/the-dawn-of-the-ai-era-teens-parents-and-the-adoption-of-generative-ai-at-home-and-school Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Introducing Student Groups in Google Classroom - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/08/student-groups-in-google-classroom.html Teachers Work Kit - canva.com/work-kits/teachers Pear Deck Graded Mode, Submit Button, and Locks - youtu.be/G7hpt8vtZHk?si=H33qulwg--JIBMea&t=227 Google for Education Product Training Series - educationonair.withgoogle.com/events/product-training-series-h2-2024?tab=emea-sessions “Soliciting Weekly Student Feedback” - edutopia.org/article/soliciting-weekly-student-feedback

Adam Sparks is back to continue our conversation about writing instruction in the age of AI. We’re diving into even more actionable strategies, from using tools like ShortAnswer to embedding more writing across the curriculum to help students recover those lost writing reps. Plus, we tackle big-picture topics like teaching students to use AI effectively, leveraging AI in scoring state-level assessments, and being intentional about making learning relevant. And stick around for updates from Pear Deck, MagicSchool, and Screencastify Submit. #EduDuctTape Episode 115 Today's Sponsor Swivl - bit.ly/mirrortalkjake SoapBox Moment - “Cholesterol, Cheating, and Heartaches from AI-Detection Tools” President John F. Kennedy’s Address at Rice University on the Nation’s Space Effort - jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/historic-speeches/address-at-rice-university-on-the-nations-space-effort (Copyright Status: Public Domain) Today’s Guest: Adam Sparks taught for 7 years before recently finishing his Masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, Adam designed a writing  tool called Short Answer that he now builds full time. As a part of his work with Short Answer, Adam leads PD with schools across the country on adjusting writing instruction in the wake of AI. Contact Info:   Email: adam@myshortanswer.com, Website: myshortanswer.com, Twitter: @mrsparkstweets Bluesky: @adamsparks.bsky.social Educational Duct Tape Question: How should educators teach & assess writing in the age of AI? Step 1: Clear classroom policies (see the previous episode) Step 2: Shortform, formative, targeted, in-class writing (starts in the previous episode) Dylan William Short Answer - myshortanswer.com Dylan Wiliam webinar recording: myshortanswer.com/webinar-recording-for-ai-k12-assessment-a-conversation-with-dr-dylan-wiliam Step 3: More writing across the curriculum Making up for lost writing reps The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Clearinghouse - wac.colostate.edu/repository/teaching/intro Step 4: Teach kids to use AI effectively OpenAI blog post - “A Student’s Guide to Writing with ChatGPT” - openai.com/chatgpt/use-cases/student-writing-guide Brainstorm, research, debate partner, organize writing… SchoolAI - schoolai.com Step 5: More state level assessments relating to writing instruction More urgency around the “and write” part of literacy is about how “to read and write” Leveraging AI in the scoring of these assessments Computers in education journal - "Can AI provide useful holistic writing instruction?" - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666920X24000584 "Comparing the quality of human and ChatGPT feedback of students’ writing" - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959475224000215 How to de-emphasize the desire to cheat: Be intentional about the relevance of learning Arran Hamilton, Dylan William, & John Hattie article - “The Future of AI in Education: 13 Things We Can Do to Minimize the Damage” - osf.io/preprints/edarxiv/372vr Literacy as a predictor of health & well-being Ability to communicate as important in all walks of life Authenticity of writing Carrie Spector’s article with Denise Pope & Victor Lee - “What do AI chatbots really mean for students and cheating?” - acceleratelearning.stanford.edu/story/what-do-ai-chatbots-really-mean-for-students-and-cheating Short Answer Mailing List - us21.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=4c662a781896ad760601bc399&form_id=43697352749ef4d4954f28529a0593f4 Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Pear Deck Adds Auto-Graded Questions - youtu.be/G7hpt8vtZHk?si=RRtfJCJEXyMRhfT_&t=83 Customize Tools in MagicSchool - youtube.com/watch?v=A13c9rYytUQ New Screencastify Submit Features

Adam Sparks joins the show to convince every educator to ditch AI-detection tools and focus on what really matters: the writing process.  We discuss alternatives to AI-detection like Brisk, Draftback, revision history tracking, and Short Answer and share actionable strategies to teach writing effectively in the age of AI. From fostering transparency with students to leveraging powerful tools for formative assessment, this conversation is packed with insights to elevate your writing instruction. Plus: Instant Pear Decks, Canva Dream Lab, and new Google Forms Settings. #EduDuctTape Episode 114 Today's Sponsors VIZOR - vizor.cloud/jake Swivl - MirrorTalk.ai SoapBox Moment - “Cholesterol, Cheating, and Heartaches from AI-Detection Tools” “The Basement Tapes” from the Revisionist History podcast by Malcolm Gladwell - pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-basement-tapes Adam Spark’s blog on AI Detection - adamsparks.substack.com/p/ai-detection-doesnt-work-heres-the Today’s Guest: Adam Sparks taught for 7 years before recently finishing his Masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, Adam designed a writing  tool called Short Answer that he now builds full time. As a part of his work with Short Answer, Adam leads PD with schools across the country on adjusting writing instruction in the wake of AI. Contact Info:   Email: adam@myshortanswer.com, Website: myshortanswer.com, Twitter: @mrsparkstweets Bluesky: @adamsparks.bsky.social 2 Truths & 1 Lie “Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere.” - Dylan William in his book Creating the Schools Our Children Need Educational Duct Tape Question: How should educators teach & assess writing in the age of AI? Also, should we use AI-Detection Tools? First, why not use AI Detection tools? NAEP Scores Adam’ blog on AI Detection - adamsparks.substack.com/p/ai-detection-doesnt-work-heres-the Debora Weber-Wulff’s article - arxiv.org/abs/2306.15666 U of Maryland study - “Is AI-Generated Content Actually Detectable?” - cmns.umd.edu/news-events/news/ai-generated-content-actually-detectable Open AI blog post - help.openai.com/en/articles/8313351-how-can-educators-respond-to-students-presenting-ai-generated-content-as-their-own Free Alternatives Revision History Draftback - chromewebstore.google.com/detail/draftback/nnajoiemfpldioamchanognpjmocgkbg?hl=en-US&pli=1 Brisk - briskteaching.com/ai-tools/inspect-writing Clear classroom policies AI Assessment scale webinar with Leon Furze & Mike Perkins: myshortanswer.com/assessing-writing-in-the-age-of-ai-the-case-for-assessment-scales AI use scale (red, yellow, green, for example) “Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere.” - Dylan William in his book Creating the Schools Our Children Need Anna Mills on Blue Sky - bsky.app/profile/annamillsoer.bsky.social Academic integrity Shortform, formative, targeted, in-class writing Dylan William Short Answer - myshortanswer.com Dylan Wiliam webinar recording: myshortanswer.com/webinar-recording-for-ai-k12-assessment-a-conversation-with-dr-dylan-wiliam Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: AI-Generated Lessons in Pear Deck - Stacey Roshan’s tutorial - youtu.be/G7hpt8vtZHk?si=5qdVPI41pofK-LHh&t=42 Canva Dream Lab - canva.com/newsroom/news/droptober-education-2024 New Google Forms Control Options - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/12/add-granular-control-to-google-forms.html

This episode features 5 education updates including new features from Canva, Edpuzzle, and Google Classroom, a really cool new edtech tool, and my very favorite article ever written. #EduDuctTape Episode 113 Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Canva and Affinity - canva.com/newsroom/news/affinity Edpuzzle adds Teacher Assist - support.edpuzzle.com/hc/en-us/sections/14355696963981-Teacher-Assist Grouper - grouper.school Gemini in Google Classroom - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/09/gemini-education-tab-in-google-classroom.html?ck_subscriber_id=1727952374 Developing "Assessment Capable" Learners - ascd.org/el/articles/developing-assessment-capable-learners

Dan Stitzel joins me to explore ways to turn whole-class review games into engaging formative assessments by using generative AI to build custom question sets for Jeopardy, Quizizz, and beyond. We also dig into the latest AI features in Quizizz and discuss Gimkit, Blooket, and Quizlet. Plus, I share about Blue Sky, Canva Magic Studio, Google Forms’ new star rating, and MagicSchool’s Presentation Generator. #EduDuctTape Episode 112 Today's Sponsor - Short Answer - myshortanswer.com, code jakemillerwrites SoapBox Moment - “BlueSky is the New Adjacent Possible!” 1) Create your account - https://bsky.app 2) Follow me, @JakeMillerEdu. 3) Fill out the EduSky Form -  tinyurl.com/EduSkyForm 4) Use the StarterPacks - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-5yMDbXCShYEsEGSckmVlo9pHAnMB0_ldn5Joo81sOY/edit?resourcekey=&gid=1348428220#gid=1348428220 5) Check out the list of EduChats - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-5yMDbXCShYEsEGSckmVlo9pHAnMB0_ldn5Joo81sOY/edit?resourcekey=&gid=1429248465#gid=1429248465 6) Post about the podcast on BlueSky with the hashtag #EduDuctTape, and I’ll add you to a dedicated listener list. Today’s Guest: Dan Stitzel has worked for the Streetsboro City Schools for 15 years as a classroom teacher, District Technology Coach, and now as the Director of Technology. Through these years, Dan has had the chance to present at the district, local, state, and national level on various tech integration tools and strategies. Dan's current tech obsessions are generative AI and Computer Science! Contact Info:  Email - dnstitzel@gmail.com 2 Truths & 1 Lie Educational Duct Tape Question: What tool or strategy would you use to do a whole class review game with formative assessment included?  Ask a generative AI tool to create a gamified set of questions for a specific standard or topic with point or monetary values that reflect the depth or challenge level of the specific question. Use that set of questions for a Jeopardy game, in a Google Form, or in another platform like Quizizz. If you have it organize the questions, answers, and point values correctly, you can easily turn them into a spreadsheet upload for Quizizz or Blooket. Quizizz - use AI features to generate questions from topics, uploaded documents, articles, etc or use the AI feature to change questions to being a “real-world scenario.” Gimkit - gimkit.com Quizlet Live - quizlet.com/live Kahoot - kahoot.com Quizlet - quizlet.com Blooket - blooket.com Save your generative AI prompts so that you can copy and paste them and continue refining them! Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Canva Magic Studio - canva.com/newsroom/news/what-happened-at-canva-create-2024 Google Forms’ new star rating - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/10/ask-responders-for-rating-in-google-forms.html MagicSchool’s Presentation Generator - youtu.be/omZx3vVnPig?si=3tmAOe8b0fNYCgsY