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  • EDT121 AI: To Use or Not to Use? Also Grade All in Google Classroom, CoSpaces becomes Delightex, and more

    EDT121 AI: To Use or Not to Use? Also Grade All in Google Classroom, CoSpaces becomes Delightex, and more
    Apr 10 2025

    Is the goal to complete the task… or to grow stronger? In this episode, I reflect on Rick Wormeli’s article “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount” and what it means for educators navigating AI in classrooms. I also share updates on Common Sense Media’s free ChatGPT course, Google Classroom’s new “Grade All” feature, the CoSpaces rebrand to Delightex, and a TED Talk that might change how you view success. Vacuum metaphors, forklifts, and academic cosplay—press play!

    #EduDuctTape Episode 121

    0:00:00 INTRO

    0:04:01 Soapbox Moment: The Forklift, the Roomba, and the Real Work of Learning

    • “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount - AMLE” by Rick Wormeli - https://www.amle.org/with-a-i-lets-keep-students-learning-paramount
    • Dave Stuart, Jr. - https://davestuartjr.com

    0:23:11 CommonSense Media Course: ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators

    • ChatGPT Foundations for K–12 Educators - https://www.commonsense.org/education/training/chatgpt-k12-foundations

    0:24:32 Bulk Grading in Google Classroom

    • “Introducing the ability to ‘grade all’ in Google Classroom” - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/01/grade-all-in-google-classroom.html

    0:26:25 CoSpaces becomes Delightex

    • “What's new? March 2025” - https://www.delightex.com/whats-new/whats-new-march-2025

    0:29:37 TED Talk: How to Raise Successful Kids—Without Over-Parenting

    • “How to Raise Successful Kids -- Without Over-Parenting | Julie Lythcott-Haims | TED” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyElHdaqkjo

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    33 min
  • EDT120 Shantel Lott, Self-Assessment Tools, Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and more

    EDT120 Shantel Lott, Self-Assessment Tools, Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and more
    Apr 2 2025

    How can we empower students to self-assess their learning? In this episode, Shantel Lott joins me to explore tech tools and strategies that foster reflection and agency. We chat about Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and MagicSchool’s Custom ChatBot. I also share updates on using Google Gemini with Teens, Padlet Sandbox’s new sound and visual effects, and the magic of generating Google Slides with Alayna AI.

    #EduDuctTape Episode 120

    • Today's Sponsor
      • M2 by Swivl - swivl.com/m2
    • Today’s Guests: Shantel Lott
      • Shantel is an EdTech enthusiast and Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech. Certified in Google & Microsoft, she empowers educators to integrate tech into their classrooms. Whether in-person or virtual, Shantel’s passion is making learning engaging and innovative.
      • Contact Info: @LottsOfEdTech(X, Bluesky, TikTok), shantel@fried.tech, friedtechnology.com, linkedin.com/in/shantel-lott
    • 2 Truths & 1 Lie - or was it 2 lies and 1 truth!?
    • Educational Duct Tape Question: What tool or strategy would you use facilitate students self-assessing their learning?
      • Snorkl - snorkl.app
      • NotebookLM - notebooklm.google.com
      • Personalized Pathways with the Custom Chatbot in MagicSchool - magicschool.ai/tools/custom-chatbot
      • Raina in MagicSchool - app.magicschool.ai/raina
      • Curipod - curipod.com
      • Knowt - knowt.com
      • Adobe Express - adobe.com/express
      • Padlet - padlet.com
      • Quizlet - quizlet.com
      • Quizizz - quizizz.com
      • Kahoot - kahoot.com
    • Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:
      • Gemini: A Responsible AI Experience for Teens! - https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/workspace-gemini-classroom-iste-2024/#:~:text=Helping%20teen%20students%20learn%20responsibly%20and%20confidently%20in%20an%20AI%2Dfirst%20future%20with%20Gemini
      • Generate Google Slides with Alayna AI! - https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/alayna_ai_for_google_slides/503455951279
      • Padlet Sandbox Gets a Splash of Sound and Visual Effects! - https://padlet.blog/visual-and-sound-effects-for-sandboxes/
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    1 h
  • EDT119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET, and more

    EDT119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET, and more
    Mar 6 2025

    What’s new in edtech? In this episode, I break down Google’s new parent permission requirements, an awesome Google Classroom add-on, and Screencastify’s expanded free plan. Science teachers, you’ll want to hear about PhET Simulations inside Quizizz, and we’ll discuss Common Sense Media’s latest report on AI in education. Plus, I’ll wrap up with a thought-provoking book that challenges how we create change in schools and communities. Tune in for all the updates and insights!

    #EduDuctTape Episode 119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET, and more

    Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:

    • 0:00:00 INTRO
    • 0:03:45 1. Google’s New Parent Permission Requirements for Certain Apps - https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_terms/
    • 0:06:10 2. Magic Exercise Book for Google Classroom - https://www.notsomagicapps.com/magic-exercise-book
    • 0:07:44 3. Screencastify’s Free Plan Just Got an Upgrade - https://www.screencastify.com/pricing
    • 0:10:59 4. Common Sense Media’s AI in K-12 White Paper - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/generative-ai-in-k-12-education-challenges-and-opportunities
    • 0:12:57 5. Quizizz x PhET Simulations = Interactive Science Learning - https://support.quizizz.com/hc/en-us/articles/41431781875225-Use-PhET-Simulations-with-Quizizz
    • 0:16:01 6. Book Recommendation – Change the Wallpaper - https://ssir.org/books/excerpts/entry/change-the-wallpaper-nilanjana-dasgupta#
    • 0:18:37 CLOSING

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    20 min
  • EDT118 Padlet TA, Pear Assessment, Quizizz, Bitly, EduShare.ing, and Talking Chips

    EDT118 Padlet TA, Pear Assessment, Quizizz, Bitly, EduShare.ing, and Talking Chips
    Feb 26 2025

    Today on the Educational Duct Tape podcast, I’ve got five edtech updates that might impact your classroom and one educational strategy that’s new to me. I’ll start with the bad news first, which is Bitly adding ads to short links (not cool, Bitly) and then get into the good news, like a new educator-made alternative to Bitly and an AI teaching assistant from Padlet. Plus, handy updates from Pear Assessment and Quizizz that could save you some serious prep time. And then that educational strategy called Talking Chips. Curious yet? Press Play!

    #EduDuctTape Episode 118

    Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:

    • Import Tests Directly into Pear Assessment! - peardeck.com/product-updates/pear-assessment-october-2024
    • Make Differentiation Easier in Quizizz! - support.quizizz.com/hc/en-us/articles/29285279744153-Differentiate-for-Every-Student-s-Needs-With-Accommodations-on-Quizizz
    • Boosting Student-Led Discussions with Talking Chips - catlintucker.com/2023/07/station-rotation-model-talking-chips/
    • Bitly Adds Ads to Free Links—Time to Switch? - support.bitly.com/hc/en-us/articles/32874287800333-Why-are-there-ads-on-my-links#:~:text=Bitly%20is%20now%20using%20ads,Confirm%20your%20purchase.
    • Need a Bitly Alternative? Try Edushare.ing! - edushare.ing
    • Padlet TA: Your New AI Teaching Sidekick! - padlet.help/l/en/article/fg48s9q3ap-what-is-padlet-ta
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    18 min
  • EDT117 Accessibility Tools with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette; MagicSchool, Goblin Tools, Diffit, Perplexity, SchoolAI, and more

    EDT117 Accessibility Tools with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette; MagicSchool, Goblin Tools, Diffit, Perplexity, SchoolAI, and more
    Feb 12 2025
    How can we create more flexible, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences? In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette (husband and wife duo AdaKat) about tools and strategies to make learning more inclusive. We explore MagicSchool, Quizizz, Mote, Immersive Reader, Goblin Tools, MirrorTalk, Factors Education, Helperbird, Google Docs Voice Typing, and more. Plus, we dive into AI-powered tools like Perplexity AI, Diffit, and SchoolAI and creative solutions like image generators in Canva and Adobe Express. I also share updates on interactive charts in Canva, new Pear Deck certified content, and the launch of Google Vids for Google Workspace for Education. #EduDuctTape Episode 117 Today's Sponsor Swivl - bit.ly/reflectwithjake SoapBox Moment - “Don’t Forget to Look in the Rearview Mirror” The tweet from Adam Grant where I discovered the Mollie West Duffy & Liz Fosslein comic - x.com/AdamMGrant/status/1555985410345639936 Today’s Guests: Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette, co-authors of The Complete EdTech Coach: An Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning. Adam is an Educational Technology & Integrated Studies Consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. He supports teachers through individualized coaching, demo lessons and professional development. Adam is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, CUE Board Member, and 2022 ISTE Featured Voice. @techcoachjuarez on X, Bluesky, TikTok and IG. techcoachjuarez.com. ajuarez@techcoachjuarez.comKatherine is an author, learner and educational leader who advocates for inclusive educational opportunities for all students within the communities they reside. She was the primary writer for California’s inaugural Computer Science Standards. Katherine has been a keynote speaker, featured presenter, and panelist for organizations across the globe on a variety of educational topics. @katgoyette.bsky.social, @kat_goyette, @katgoyette on IG The EdTech Newlywed GameAdam’s “Hashtag Learning” Blog post - techcoachjuarez.blogspot.com/2020/11/hashtags-reflection-review-real-life-to.html Educational Duct Tape Question: What tool or strategy would you use to create a more flexible, accessible (UDL), and differentiated learning experience?Google Docs Voice Typing - jakemiller.net/voice-typing-in-google-docsQuizizz Accessibility Features - quizizz.com/home/accommodationsMote - mote.comGoogle Search for Pronunciation - youtube.com/watch?v=TK_6-mtJE-k&t=29sClosed Captioning in Google Slides - support.google.com/docs/answer/9109474Goblin Tools - goblin.toolsMagicSchool - magicschool.aiFactors Education - factors.worldImmersive Reader - onenote.com/learningtoolsHelperbird - helperbird.comMirrorTalk - mirrortalk.aiPerplexity AI - perplexity.aiDiffit - web.diffit.meImage Creator in Canva - canva.com/ai-image-generatorImage Creator in Adobe Express - adobe.com/products/firefly/features/text-to-image.htmlGoogle’s Teachable Machine - teachablemachine.withgoogle.comSchoolAI - schoolai.comBrisk - briskteaching.com Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:Canva Levels Up Data Viz with Interactive Charts - canva.com/newsroom/news/droptober-education-2024New Math and ELA Pear Deck Certified Content - peardeck.com/product-updates/new-math-and-ela-pear-deck-certified-contentGoogle Vids is now available for Google Workspace for Education - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/11/google-vids-now-generally-available-for-edu.html
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    1 h et 9 min
  • EDT116 - Parents & Teens' AI Awareness, Google Classroom Groups, Canva Teacher Work Kit, Pear Deck, Feedback Friday, and Unconditional Positive Regard

    EDT116 - Parents & Teens' AI Awareness, Google Classroom Groups, Canva Teacher Work Kit, Pear Deck, Feedback Friday, and Unconditional Positive Regard
    Jan 29 2025

    In today’s episode, I kick things off with a Soapbox Moment relating to a new CommonSense Media report about the gap between the AI-awareness of teens and their parents—and what that means for us as educators. Then, we’ll explore five updates! We’ve got a game-changing differentiation feature in Google Classroom, an time-saving resource in Canva’s Teacher Work Kit, an upgrade to Pear Deck with Graded Mode, a great learning opportunity from Google, and a powerful classroom culture strategy called Feedback Friday.

    #EduDuctTape Episode 116

    • Today's Sponsor
      • Short Answer - myshortanswer.com use code jakemillerwrites
    • SoapBox Moment - ““Skibidi What? AI, the Generational Divide, and John Wooden”
      • “The Dawn of the AI Era: Teens, Parents, and the Adoption of Generative AI at Home and School” - commonsensemedia.org/research/the-dawn-of-the-ai-era-teens-parents-and-the-adoption-of-generative-ai-at-home-and-school
    • Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:
      • Introducing Student Groups in Google Classroom - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/08/student-groups-in-google-classroom.html
      • Teachers Work Kit - canva.com/work-kits/teachers
      • Pear Deck Graded Mode, Submit Button, and Locks - youtu.be/G7hpt8vtZHk?si=H33qulwg--JIBMea&t=227
      • Google for Education Product Training Series - educationonair.withgoogle.com/events/product-training-series-h2-2024?tab=emea-sessions
      • “Soliciting Weekly Student Feedback” - edutopia.org/article/soliciting-weekly-student-feedback
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    22 min
  • EDT115 Adam Sparks Part 2 - Teaching Writing in the Age of AI, Short Answer, SchoolAI, Pear Deck, MagicSchool, Screencastify Submit

    EDT115 Adam Sparks Part 2 - Teaching Writing in the Age of AI, Short Answer, SchoolAI, Pear Deck, MagicSchool, Screencastify Submit
    Jan 22 2025
    Adam Sparks is back to continue our conversation about writing instruction in the age of AI. We’re diving into even more actionable strategies, from using tools like ShortAnswer to embedding more writing across the curriculum to help students recover those lost writing reps. Plus, we tackle big-picture topics like teaching students to use AI effectively, leveraging AI in scoring state-level assessments, and being intentional about making learning relevant. And stick around for updates from Pear Deck, MagicSchool, and Screencastify Submit. #EduDuctTape Episode 115 Today's SponsorSwivl - bit.ly/mirrortalkjake SoapBox Moment - “Cholesterol, Cheating, and Heartaches from AI-Detection Tools”President John F. Kennedy’s Address at Rice University on the Nation’s Space Effort - jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/historic-speeches/address-at-rice-university-on-the-nations-space-effort (Copyright Status: Public Domain) Today’s Guest: Adam Sparks taught for 7 years before recently finishing his Masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, Adam designed a writing tool called Short Answer that he now builds full time. As a part of his work with Short Answer, Adam leads PD with schools across the country on adjusting writing instruction in the wake of AI.Contact Info: Email: adam@myshortanswer.com, Website: myshortanswer.com, Twitter: @mrsparkstweets Bluesky: @adamsparks.bsky.social Educational Duct Tape Question: How should educators teach & assess writing in the age of AI?Step 1: Clear classroom policies (see the previous episode)Step 2: Shortform, formative, targeted, in-class writing (starts in the previous episode)Dylan WilliamShort Answer - myshortanswer.comDylan Wiliam webinar recording: myshortanswer.com/webinar-recording-for-ai-k12-assessment-a-conversation-with-dr-dylan-wiliam Step 3: More writing across the curriculumMaking up for lost writing repsThe Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Clearinghouse - wac.colostate.edu/repository/teaching/intro Step 4: Teach kids to use AI effectivelyOpenAI blog post - “A Student’s Guide to Writing with ChatGPT” - openai.com/chatgpt/use-cases/student-writing-guideBrainstorm, research, debate partner, organize writing…SchoolAI - schoolai.com Step 5: More state level assessments relating to writing instructionMore urgency around the “and write” part of literacy is about how “to read and write”Leveraging AI in the scoring of these assessmentsComputers in education journal - "Can AI provide useful holistic writing instruction?" - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666920X24000584"Comparing the quality of human and ChatGPT feedback of students’ writing" - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959475224000215 How to de-emphasize the desire to cheat: Be intentional about the relevance of learningArran Hamilton, Dylan William, & John Hattie article - “The Future of AI in Education: 13 Things We Can Do to Minimize the Damage” - osf.io/preprints/edarxiv/372vrLiteracy as a predictor of health & well-beingAbility to communicate as important in all walks of lifeAuthenticity of writingCarrie Spector’s article with Denise Pope & Victor Lee - “What do AI chatbots really mean for students and cheating?” - acceleratelearning.stanford.edu/story/what-do-ai-chatbots-really-mean-for-students-and-cheating Short Answer Mailing List - us21.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=4c662a781896ad760601bc399&form_id=43697352749ef4d4954f28529a0593f4 Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:Pear Deck Adds Auto-Graded Questions - youtu.be/G7hpt8vtZHk?si=RRtfJCJEXyMRhfT_&t=83Customize Tools in MagicSchool - youtube.com/watch?v=A13c9rYytUQNew Screencastify Submit Features
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    56 min
  • EDT114 Adam Sparks Part 1: Should we use AI-Detection tools?

    EDT114 Adam Sparks Part 1: Should we use AI-Detection tools?
    Jan 7 2025
    Adam Sparks joins the show to convince every educator to ditch AI-detection tools and focus on what really matters: the writing process. We discuss alternatives to AI-detection like Brisk, Draftback, revision history tracking, and Short Answer and share actionable strategies to teach writing effectively in the age of AI. From fostering transparency with students to leveraging powerful tools for formative assessment, this conversation is packed with insights to elevate your writing instruction. Plus: Instant Pear Decks, Canva Dream Lab, and new Google Forms Settings. #EduDuctTape Episode 114 Today's SponsorsVIZOR - vizor.cloud/jakeSwivl - MirrorTalk.ai SoapBox Moment - “Cholesterol, Cheating, and Heartaches from AI-Detection Tools”“The Basement Tapes” from the Revisionist History podcast by Malcolm Gladwell - pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-basement-tapesAdam Spark’s blog on AI Detection - adamsparks.substack.com/p/ai-detection-doesnt-work-heres-the Today’s Guest: Adam Sparks taught for 7 years before recently finishing his Masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, Adam designed a writing tool called Short Answer that he now builds full time. As a part of his work with Short Answer, Adam leads PD with schools across the country on adjusting writing instruction in the wake of AI.Contact Info: Email: adam@myshortanswer.com, Website: myshortanswer.com, Twitter: @mrsparkstweets Bluesky: @adamsparks.bsky.social 2 Truths & 1 Lie“Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere.” - Dylan William in his book Creating the Schools Our Children Need Educational Duct Tape Question: How should educators teach & assess writing in the age of AI? Also, should we use AI-Detection Tools?First, why not use AI Detection tools?NAEP ScoresAdam’ blog on AI Detection - adamsparks.substack.com/p/ai-detection-doesnt-work-heres-theDebora Weber-Wulff’s article - arxiv.org/abs/2306.15666U of Maryland study - “Is AI-Generated Content Actually Detectable?” - cmns.umd.edu/news-events/news/ai-generated-content-actually-detectableOpen AI blog post - help.openai.com/en/articles/8313351-how-can-educators-respond-to-students-presenting-ai-generated-content-as-their-own Free AlternativesRevision HistoryDraftback - chromewebstore.google.com/detail/draftback/nnajoiemfpldioamchanognpjmocgkbg?hl=en-US&pli=1Brisk - briskteaching.com/ai-tools/inspect-writing Clear classroom policiesAI Assessment scale webinar with Leon Furze & Mike Perkins: myshortanswer.com/assessing-writing-in-the-age-of-ai-the-case-for-assessment-scalesAI use scale (red, yellow, green, for example)“Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere.” - Dylan William in his book Creating the Schools Our Children NeedAnna Mills on Blue Sky - bsky.app/profile/annamillsoer.bsky.socialAcademic integrity Shortform, formative, targeted, in-class writingDylan WilliamShort Answer - myshortanswer.comDylan Wiliam webinar recording: myshortanswer.com/webinar-recording-for-ai-k12-assessment-a-conversation-with-dr-dylan-wiliam Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:AI-Generated Lessons in Pear Deck - Stacey Roshan’s tutorial - youtu.be/G7hpt8vtZHk?si=5qdVPI41pofK-LHh&t=42Canva Dream Lab - canva.com/newsroom/news/droptober-education-2024New Google Forms Control Options - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/12/add-granular-control-to-google-forms.html
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    1 h et 12 min