Tech Tools for Teachers

Mar 02 2025 200 ep. 19 mins 7
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The Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is hosted by Shanna Martin, an instructional and technology coach focused on helping you find and understand free educational technology tools that you can use in your classroom. Free resources are available at smartinwi.com.

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Gamma.app Presentations!

Mar 02 2025 14 mins  
Hey Everyone! On this week's Tech Tools for Teachers podcast (Episode 206), we chat about a helpful, timesaving tool, Gamma.app! This AI-powered platform helps you create stunning visual content in minutes, not hours. Whether you're prepping for tomorrow's lesson or need a quick visual for a classroom concept, Gamma has it all!https://smartinwi.comhttps://gamma.appMentioned in this

NCES Kids' Zone - Making Math Fun & Accessible

Feb 23 2025 13 mins  
In today's episode, we're exploring an amazing (and free!) math resource that's helpful for students, teachers, and families engage with math! The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Kids' Zone is full of interactive math tools that deserves a spot in every educator's digital toolbox.NCES KidsMentioned in this episode:Education Podcast NetworkTech Tools for Teachers is

Educational One Pagers for Professional Development

Feb 16 2025 8 mins  
Looking for a fresh way to boost your teaching toolkit? In mini Episode 204 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we're highlighting a quick set of educational professional development tools by Jamie Clark! Think of these digital posters as your PD companions. Whether you're a new teacher finding your feet or a seasoned pro looking to stay sharp, these one-pagers pack a powerful

Typing Time

Feb 09 2025 15 mins  
This week on Tech Tools for Teachers, I’m sharing two fantastic resources for improving typing skills: How-to-Type.com and Keybr.com! These simple yet effective tools help students build proper technique without the distractions of games. Whether they’re practicing individual characters, full sentences, or timed tests, these platforms make it easy to integrate typing into any s

Designing Dream Parks! 🎡

Jan 26 2025 19 mins  
This week, we dive into the exciting world of amusement parks, showcasing two innovative websites that can be utilized for educational purposes in the classroom. We explore how these tools can help students engage in inquiry-based learning by designing their own amusement parks, integrating planning, mapping, and problem-solving skills into the project. The first site discussed is

Making Language Learning Accessible with Colorin Colorado

Jan 12 2025 11 mins  
This week, Shanna and Fuzz explore the invaluable resources available on Colorin Colorado, a website dedicated to supporting English learners in the classroom. They highlight the site's wealth of tools designed for teachers, parents, and administrators, making it easier to meet the diverse needs of students learning English. Listeners will learn about key features such as grade-lev

EPISODE 200! Tech Tools for Teachers Celebrates a Milestone! 🎉

Jan 05 2025 22 mins  
What an incredible journey it's been! We are so excited to celebrate our 200th episode of Tech Tools for Teachers by taking a nostalgic trip back to where it all started. Six years ago, our very first episode (at the kitchen counter) featured two amazing educational tools - Padlet and Google Keep. Let's revisit these awesome tools and see why they're still classroom favorites!To ou

Elfster Makes Holiday Gifting Fun and Easy!

Dec 15 2024 11 mins  
Shanna and Fuzz dive into the fun and easy world of gift exchanges with a tool called Elfster. This platform streamlines the process of organizing gift swaps, making it a breeze to set up events and create wish lists. Whether it’s for the holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion, Elfster eliminates the stress of coordination by allowing participants to easily share their gift

Corgi and Hour of Code!

Dec 08 2024 18 mins  
Hey, educators! Episode 199 has a few fun tools that will help supercharge your classroom toolkit! This week, we are highlighting Corgi! It does have cute pup for a logo, but really it is here to help you co-organize your learning. Developed by CAST, the Universal Design for Learning experts, Corgi is about to become your new best friend in educational technology. Corgi is an innov

Unlock Your Creativity with Musical Canvas and GenType!

Nov 24 2024 16 mins  
Get ready to transform your classroom into a hub of creative expression! In our latest episode of Tech Tools for Teachers, we chat about two fun applications that will be engaging for you and your students - Musical Canvas and GenType. #EdTech #TeachingTools #CreativeEducation #DigitalLearning #StudentEngagementLast Takeaways: Musical Canvas allows students to create digital art th