Ten Minute Techie

Every week learn about some new tech tips for the classroom in ten minutes with your host teacher and educator, Toni Westcott. Made with support from Digital Circus Follow us at @TechieTen

60: 8 Digital Halloween Activities

Toni unpacks the 8 activities that you can give to/do with your ākonga/learners this spooky season!  Find the task board + activities here:  https://www.digitalkete.co.nz/halloween-activities

10-24
06:24

58: 3 Must Read Books for Educators

In this episode, Toni unpacks 3 books that had an impact on her journey as an educator.  What has impacted you on your teacher journey?  Tweet me at @TechieTen on Twitter or email me at toni.westcott@digitalcircus.org.nz - I would love to hear from you! 

09-27
12:03

57: Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum Quick Overview

This week, Toni dives into a non-techie specific area - the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum! Let's do a quick unpack of the framework and some of the key concepts. 

09-19
11:29

56: Activities for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Activities for TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI - 14 - 19 Mahuru / September Toni explores the resources we have made for kaiako + ākonga for Māori language week next week! You can find all our resources over on our newest project: www.digitalkete.co.nz - NZ resources for NZ kaiako, contexts + kids

09-06
07:48

55: Google Slides Stop Animation

In this episode, Toni runs you through how to make a Stop Animation with Google Slides!  + some exciting new updates about the Digital Kete Project!  www.digitalkete.co.nz Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

08-29
12:47

59: What does digital technologies look like at a new entrant level?

Toni goes over her top tips, tricks and ideas to start with digital technologies in new entrant/junior classes.  Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes Find resources at: www.digitalkete.co.nz

10-18
15:03

54: Canva in the Classroom

In this episode, Toni looks at Canva - how to get Canva pro for free for you and your ākonga and her go to lesson to introduce Canva to students in a fun and engaging way! Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

08-15
10:31

53: Edtech in Aotearoa

In this episode, Toni unpacks some of the leaders in Edtech in Aotearoa working towards enhancing teaching and learning!  Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

08-08
10:26

52: Pick a Path Stories with Google Slides

In this episode, Toni talks through using Google Slides to make pick a path stories. An engaging, rich, authentic and modern take on story telling that will have your students begging you to do their writing! Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

08-01
13:02

51: 5 Digital Storytelling Ideas

In this episode, Toni unpacks 5 digital tools for storytelling.  Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

07-25
11:39

50: Google Docs - cool new stuff!

Toni explores a really cool feature in Google Docs and it's 5 tools to collaborate, keep connected and make docs more organised and efficient!

07-07
11:30

49: Researching Part 4: Copyright, plagiarism + attribution

In this episode, Toni demystifies some of the common terms that students (and teachers!) need to know to when using others work when researching. Along with some tips to teach your students the importance of referencing and attributing sources.  Find all the links mentioned in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

06-27
14:39

48: Researching Part 3: Finding and using reliable information

In this episode, Toni talks through the 3 questions to ask when looking for reliable and credible information online. As well as GO TO resources for teaching digital/media literacies. Find links and resources in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

06-13
12:33

47: Researching Part 2: Tips for Searching

In this episode, Toni talks through her top 4 tips that could be taught to students to improve their skills when searching online for information.  Find links and resources in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

06-06
11:19

46: Researching Part 1: Search Engines

In part 1 of a 4 part series on Researching, Toni discusses search engines - some student-friendly alternatives and some tips for supporting students in doing research online.  Find all the links in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes  

05-30
11:56

45: Teaching Photography

In this episode Toni discusses how to teach photography and some tips for getting your students taking better photos!  Find the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

05-23
08:22

44: 6 ideas for Tech Week 22 - Part 2!

In this episode, Toni unpacks the next 3 themes of NZ tech week and some tips and tricks for the 6 activities to engage students this #techweek22! Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

05-16
09:40

43: 6 learning ideas for Tech Week - Part 1!

In this episode, Toni unpacks the first 3 themes of NZ tech week and some tips and tricks for the 6 activities to engage students this #techweek22! Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

05-10
10:01

36: 5 Ways with Google Forms

Check out 5 ways to use Google Forms in the classroom!  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas.

05-03
08:47

35: 5 Ways with Google Slides

Check out Toni's 5 ways to use Google Slides in the Classroom!  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas.

03-22
13:19

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