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:
056: The 50/30/20 model for learning
055: Avoiding tech overwhelm for students AND teachers
054: You don't need the app to create the experience
053: GimKit: Like Kahoot with power-ups
052: Perfection is the enemy of your goals
051: Now's the perfect time to reflect
050: Love TED Talks? Teach like them!
048: You are already teaching coding ...
049: What do our assessments reward?
047: Making the most of online learning
046: Escalate or de-escalate? Humanize or de-humanize?
045: 4 teaching skills I learned in the journalism world
044: How to create Bitmojis for students
043: Hearing from EVERY student
042: About that ONE kid that's not paying attention ...
041: Use KQED Learn to learn and share with an audience
040: The power of lunch with students
039: Battling naughty Kahoot! nicknames
038: Internet access for any assessment?
037: 4 tips to live by on Twitter
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