Episodes

Get ready for an imagination explosion in your classroom! This week on the Tech Tools for Teachers podcast, we're diving into the whimsical worlds of avatar makers and cartoon creators. These tools are super fun while sneakil...

3 Websites to Level Up Student Keyboarding In our digital world, keyboarding is an essential 21st century skill for students. Proper typing technique allows kids to get thoughts onto the screen efficiently. Not only that, but...

As teachers, we're always on the lookout for innovative tools to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Two AI-powered platforms, PopAI and Kidgeni, offer exciting possibilities for the classroom. Check o...

Are your students ready to dive into the wonders of science through engaging, interactive activities? Look no further than The Concord Consortium – an awesome collection of free, scientifically accurate models and activities ...

As teachers, we know the power of storytelling in captivating young minds and fostering a love for reading. But let's be honest, finding engaging and free resources can sometimes be a challenge. Well, fear not! We've got two ...

Hey everyone! We are back from spring break with a super fun episode! Have you heard about the amazing new playground from Google called Google Labs? It's a real treasure trove of cool, interactive experiments that will spark...

Science and math teachers, this one is for you! As spring arrives, it's a great time to try out SimPop, an easy to use simulation tool designed specifically for middle and high school students. This user-friendly program allo...

It's time to crank some tunes! This week we talk about an awesome music tool! OnlineSequencer.net is an incredible free online tool that allows anyone to create their own music masterpieces! With access to a huge range of vir...

Teachers, are you looking for an easy way to differentiate reading materials for your students? Well, we found an awesome tool to make your life a little easier. Check our your new AI-powered BFF - Diffit! Diffit for Teachers...

Express your inner artist with ease! This week we are thrilled to highlight two EdTech tools that make digital art creation fun, simple, and engaging for students - Sketchpad and Picsart. These innovative platforms empower st...

Looking for some fun, educational tools to teach kids (and adults!) about agriculture and farming? These two digital offerings are engaging, informative, and sure to get learners excited about life on the farm. Mooving Cows f...

As educators, we're always seeking new ways to pique our students' curiosity and inspire their sense of wonder. So this week I am super excited to share about an engaging online resource called Wonderopolis! Where the Wonders...

Liven up your lessons and get your students coding with Codemoji! This fun app lets students learn real programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a playful way by creating their own emojis. Microsoft MakeCode fo...

This week there is no need for permission slips! With Google Arts & Culture Expeditions, teachers can take students on exciting virtual field trips right from the classroom. These immersive 360-degree experiences allow learne...

This week we have a couple of fresh, engaging ways to present material and have students create their own media. Check out AhaSlides and RenderForest! These two awesome edtech tools can add excitement and collaboration to any...

As we start 2024, consider bringing more poetry into your classroom. Poetrygames.org is a fantastic free resource that makes poetry accessible and fun for students. Poetry Games is a tool that helps students explore many diff...

As we wrap up 2023 and prepare for a restful winter break, I wanted to leave you with some fun, creative sites you can utilize in your last classes before the holidays. So, let's end things on an upbeat note as we look ahead ...

Hey educators! Are you ready to spice up your lessons and engage students with a few more cool AI tools? Read on for a quick rundown of two of my current faves! Adobe Firefly - Free Generative AI for creatives QuillBot - Para...

Supporting English Learner (EL) students requires finding educational websites that engage students while improving language skills. This week we share three excellent online resources for EL support - SightWords.com, ESL Cyb...

The internet can be a wild place, but with the right tools, our students can safely explore their interests and find reliable information. Let's highlight some kid-friendly search engines that encourage curiosity without unwa...

Looking for a super fun and engaging brain break activity for your students? Look no further than Let's Draw.it! This awesome website and app feature a collection of quick, easy-to-play drawing games that will get your studen...

Are you looking to add some excitement and engagement to your lessons and choice boards? Get your students practicing with these two paw-some game websites! 😻 SentencePlay - Games for teaching sentence structure. Pink Cat Gam...

We have a super cool tech tool for you to check out this week! Elementari is helpful for ELA and computer science teachers alike! This nifty online platform lets students create and share their own interactive stories using a...

This week we have a few more new AI tools for your teaching arsenal that will save you time and support student learning! Eduaide and Brisk are two awesome tools that can help make your life easier in the classroom. Brisk AI ...