In this episode of the Ditch That Textbook podcast, Matt and Karly discuss the latest news and updates in education technology. They highlight Google's release of the Gemini AI model and Quizizz's new feature allowing students to refer to videos or documents while answering questions. The big idea for this episode is end-of-semester projects, with Matt suggesting the creation of infographics using tools like Google Drawings or Canva, and Karly recommending student-created quizzes as a way for students to show what they know. They also share tech tips, quick teaching strategies, and a template of the week to support you as we wrap up the semester.
News and updates:
The Big Idea: End of Semester Final Project Ideas
Tech tips:
Quick Teaching Strategies:
Template of the Week:
155: 5 FREE virtual field trips to check out
154: Student podcasts in Google Slides
153 Your Google Classroom secret power
152: Google Slides templates and fixing them
153: Ask this question for better results
152: Upgrade that textbook with augmented reality
151: Classroom tech: Should I use it?
150: More Google Classroom organization ideas
149: A new social media for educators
148: Bringing tech into the library
147: Flipgrid, information literacy and coaching
146: You CAN do that with Microsoft! with Scott Titmas
145: Offering custom PD with Stacy Saia
144: Social media-inspired learning without the app
143: Real-time classroom translation for free
142: Brain-based ways to reach diverse students
141: Three phases of learning for the long term
140: Take the Flipgrid 5 for student accessibility
139: Free music/sound effects for class projects
138: 3 things I'm loving about Quizizz now
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