PODCAST · education
Ten Minute Techie
by Digital Circus
Every week learn about some new tech tips for the classroom in ten minutes with your host teacher and educator, Toni Westcott.Made with support from Digital CircusFollow us at @TechieTen
Episodes
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BONUS: Supporting Students after a Traumatic Event
Kia ora, A bit of a different episode this week. After the recent cyclone that ravaged her beautiful hometown and community, Toni is sharing some ideas and tips from the research about supporting students (and kaiako!) through a traumatic event. Find the show notes at www.bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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61: Start of the Year Digi Guide
In this episode, Toni talks through 4 key areas to consider when setting up your Digi enviroment in your classroom at the start of the year. Read more over on the blog: https://www.digitalcircus.org.nz/post/start-of-the-year-digi-tips And find some resources to support you at:...
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60: 8 Digital Halloween Activities
Toni unpacks the 8 activities that you can give to/do with your ākonga/learners this spooky season! Find the task board + activities here: https://www.digitalkete.co.nz/halloween-activities
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59: What does digital technologies look like at a new entrant level?
Toni goes over her top tips, tricks and ideas to start with digital technologies in new entrant/junior classes. Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes Find resources at: www.digitalkete.co.nz
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58: 3 Must Read Books for Educators
In this episode, Toni unpacks 3 books that had an impact on her journey as an educator. What has impacted you on your teacher journey? Tweet me at @TechieTen on Twitter or email me at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you!
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57: Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum Quick Overview
This week, Toni dives into a non-techie specific area - the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum! Let's do a quick unpack of the framework and some of the key concepts.
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56: Activities for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Activities for TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI - 14 - 19 Mahuru / September Toni explores the resources we have made for kaiako + ākonga for Māori language week next week! You can find all our resources over on our newest project: www.digitalkete.co.nz - NZ resources for NZ kaiako, contexts + kids
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55: Google Slides Stop Animation
In this episode, Toni runs you through how to make a Stop Animation with Google Slides! + some exciting new updates about the Digital Kete Project! www.digitalkete.co.nz Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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54: Canva in the Classroom
In this episode, Toni looks at Canva - how to get Canva pro for free for you and your ākonga and her go to lesson to introduce Canva to students in a fun and engaging way! Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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53: Edtech in Aotearoa
In this episode, Toni unpacks some of the leaders in Edtech in Aotearoa working towards enhancing teaching and learning! Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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52: Pick a Path Stories with Google Slides
In this episode, Toni talks through using Google Slides to make pick a path stories. An engaging, rich, authentic and modern take on story telling that will have your students begging you to do their writing! Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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51: 5 Digital Storytelling Ideas
In this episode, Toni unpacks 5 digital tools for storytelling. Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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50: Google Docs - cool new stuff!
Toni explores a really cool feature in Google Docs and it's 5 tools to collaborate, keep connected and make docs more organised and efficient!
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49: Researching Part 4: Copyright, plagiarism + attribution
In this episode, Toni demystifies some of the common terms that students (and teachers!) need to know to when using others work when researching. Along with some tips to teach your students the importance of referencing and attributing sources. Find all the links mentioned in the show notes at:...
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BONUS: Matariki STEAM Activities
In this episode, Toni talks through some STEAM activities for students to engage with, learn about and connect to Matariki. Find the full resource with all 42 activities here: https://bit.ly/DC-Matariki-Resources or in the show notes: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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48: Researching Part 3: Finding and using reliable information
In this episode, Toni talks through the 3 questions to ask when looking for reliable and credible information online. As well as GO TO resources for teaching digital/media literacies. Find links and resources in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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47: Researching Part 2: Tips for Searching
In this episode, Toni talks through her top 4 tips that could be taught to students to improve their skills when searching online for information. Find links and resources in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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46: Researching Part 1: Search Engines
In part 1 of a 4 part series on Researching, Toni discusses search engines - some student-friendly alternatives and some tips for supporting students in doing research online. Find all the links in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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45: Teaching Photography
In this episode Toni discusses how to teach photography and some tips for getting your students taking better photos! Find the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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44: 6 ideas for Tech Week 22 - Part 2!
In this episode, Toni unpacks the next 3 themes of NZ tech week and some tips and tricks for the 6 activities to engage students this #techweek22! Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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43: 6 learning ideas for Tech Week - Part 1!
In this episode, Toni unpacks the first 3 themes of NZ tech week and some tips and tricks for the 6 activities to engage students this #techweek22! Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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42: 4 ways to make a digital card
In this episode Toni shows 4 ways to get your students creating a digital card for someone special as well as her tips and tricks for these 4 tools! Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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41: 4 trends in technology for 2022
Learn about the 4 biggest trends in technology for 2022 and ways that they might impact our classrooms. Find all the references and links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/tenminutetechieshownotes
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40: 4 Tips for Hybrid Learning during COVID
In this episode, Toni unpacks 4 practical tips for hybrid learning in our current COVID context. Email [email protected] or visit www.digitalcircus.org.nz to get 25 hours free PLD support for your school.
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39: Google Earth Projects
Learn how to use Google Earth Projects with your students and some ideas of projects! Find the links in the show notes at bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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38: Creating Crosswords with Google Sheets
Learn how to make a crossword on Google Sheets - an engaging integration of maths, literacy, computational thinking and designing and developing digital outcomes! Find the links in the show notes at bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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37: Mosaic Art with Google Drawings
Check out how to create cool mosaic art using Google Drawings! Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes
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We're Baaaack!
Hey Teachers, We've missed you! But we are back for 2022 - new episodes every Tuesday! See you soon
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36: 5 Ways with Google Forms
Check out 5 ways to use Google Forms in the classroom! Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas.
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35: 5 Ways with Google Slides
Check out Toni's 5 ways to use Google Slides in the Classroom! Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas.
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34: 5 Ways with Google Sites
Check out Toni's 5 ways to use Google Sites in your classroom and school. Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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33: Online Brainstorming Tools for Students
Encourage real time collaboration, feedback, and engagement with these 5 online and digital brainstorming tools students can use! Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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32: 5 Digital tools for Feedback
We know feedback should be meaningful, timely, and personalised. Check out these 5 digital ways to give and receive feedback in your classroom. Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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31: 3 Digital Ways for Teachers to Plan
Toni talks through 3 different Google tools for teachers to use for planning their programmes. Dive into the pros and cons of using Sheets, Docs and Slides for teacher planning. Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more...
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30: 10 Digital Ways to Present your Pepeha
Check out 10 ways for students to make, create, share and present their pepeha! Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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29: Leading PLD in your School
Backed by research and experience in PLD facilitation, Toni shares her top tips for anyone leading or driving PLD in the ICT/Digital Technologies area in your school. Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and...
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28: Start of the Year Digital Must Dos!
Find out Toni's top tips for setting you and your students up for success at the beginning of the year with digital devices. Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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BONUS: Digital Advent Calendar!
Have a listen to find out about all the techie goodies in our Digital Circus Advent Calendar. Try our 24 fun, quick activities introducing digital technologies and computer science in your class! Find it here: https://bit.ly/DCadvent20 Meri Kirihimete!
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26: Five GO TO Digital Classroom Tools
Check out Toni's top 5 GO TO digital classroom tools to help make your workflow more efficient and your classroom more interactive and responsive! Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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25: Micro:bit
This week, Toni invites special guest Matt Kenny on to discuss ways to use and engage students with Micro:bits! Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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24: Book Creator
Create digital books with Book Creator! My top tips for using this wonderfully creative tool with students of all ages. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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23: Makey Makey
Ever heard of the Makey Makey? Find out how this awesome little piece of technology can supersize student projects and build on their electronics knowledge and skills. Creativity with the Makey Makey is endless! Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow...
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22: Electronics in the primary classroom
Electronics in the primary classroom- STEAM it up! Find out about playdough and paper circuits and how they can SPARK excitement and wonder in your students. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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21: Twitter For Educators
Hashtags and handles? Can Twitter be used to support our own professional development at educators? Find out this and more in our episode about using Twitter for Educators. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more...
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20: Google Sites
In this episode, Toni takes a look at some ways to use Google sites as a teacher and as a student. Find her top tips to think about when designing and developing your Google Site. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for...
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19: Flipped Learning
This episode looks at the concept of flipped learning, some benefits and challenges and some tools and tips to get started. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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18: Twelve tech ideas for Māori Language Week
Check out our 12 digital tech ideas to celebrate, connect and create this Te wiki o te reo Māori 2020. Find our choice boards here: 2019: http://bit.ly/maorilanguageweekDC 2020: http://bit.ly/DC-tewikiotereo-2020 Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along...
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17: QR Codes in the Classroom
This episode is jam packed with ideas for how to use QR codes in the classroom and some great ways to link QR codes to the digital technologies curriculum content. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources…
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16: Movie Making in the Classroom
Find out about how to get started with movie making in the classroom. Toni shares her tips, tricks and experience making movies with her students. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
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15: Robotics in the Classroom
Find out about using robotics in the classroom. Today Toni explores some examples of robotics being used in classrooms such as Beebots, Edisons, Spheros and Ozobots! Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources...
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Every week learn about some new tech tips for the classroom in ten minutes with your host teacher and educator, Toni Westcott.Made with support from Digital CircusFollow us at @TechieTen
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