11 Teacher Practices to Prepare You for a Successful School Year

GotTechED the PodcastEpisode #90: 11 Teacher Practices to Prepare You for a Successful School YearWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #90 called “11 Teacher Practices to Prepare You for a Successful School Year”.&nbsp;In this episode we’ll talk about an edtech checklist that you can use when deciding what edtech tools to invest time and possible money into.&nbsp;We’ll also share 11 practices that you can think about over the summer that will set you up for a successful school year.&nbsp;This is another episode you don’t want to miss.&nbsp;Check it out.Segment 1: Summer UpdateSegment 2:&nbsp;The Edtech ChecklistHow do you know what edtech tools to invest your time into?&nbsp;How to know that the edtech tool is good?WebsiteSocial Media (following, hashtag, activity)AffordabilityCompatibility-devices, school code, FERPA COPPAAudience- usage/class accomodationsLearning Curve / Intuitive UseMeets the needs of your students and contentCustomization (can i add my own questions, etc)Resources and PDSupportSegment 3: Things to Think About Over the SummerChoice BoardsChoice Pyramid&nbsp;GotTechED’s Choice PyramidStephanie Howell’s Choice PyramidLearning MenusTic-Tac-ToeOrganization/CurationWakelet (Curating Resources)Google FoldersClass Handbook&nbsp;EduProtocols.com/free-templatesSketch and tellBook a kuchaExit TicketsPersonal ReflectionSlip and GoDo NowPhenomena first - https://www.ngssphenomena.com/Think InquiryQuestion of the Day (Ring)Student created class openersGamificationPuzzle FridayGraph a DayClassroom Social MediaSet up for Parent and Student communicationEmbed social media feed onto your websiteBranding?Creating Graphic Organizers/Posters for classroomCanva for EducationAdobe SparkVismeIdeas for an Interactive and Engaging ClassroomQR codes posted around the room (rotate them out so Ss check often)Flexible seatingVarious activity spacesLightingAssessment (formative and summative)GimkitBlooketQuizizzQuizalizeQuizletAudio recordingsWebsitesSlide show and telle-portfoliosFeedbackMoteRubricsSmall Group MeetingsPeer feedbackEdjinotesSegment 4: Where to Find GotTechEDGuise: Do us 3 favorsSubscribe to GotTechED the PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts&nbsp;&nbsp;Stitcher&nbsp;&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FacebookWrite us an Apple Podcast Review!Tell your friends about www.gotteched.comMusic Credits:The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/@bensounds https://www.bensound.com/Subscribe to our Podcast<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gotteched/id1358366637?mt=2" target="_blank" style="background-color:...