The Gift of Tech: Tools to Unwrap for Your Classroom
Episode 17 of the Teach.Lead.Innovate. podcast, hosted by David Walker, titled "The Gift of Tech: Tools to Unwrap for Your Classroom" was published on December 24, 2024 and runs 6 minutes.
December 24, 2024 ·6m · Teach.Lead.Innovate.
Summary
"The Gift of Tech: Tools to Unwrap for Your Classroom"Show Notes:Welcome to Teach-Lead-Innovate! On this week’s Tech Tuesday, we explore three amazing tech tools to elevate teaching and leadership in the new year.In This Episode:Padlet: Collaborative boards for brainstorming and feedback.Canva for Education: A creative platform for stunning presentations and portfolios.Pear Deck: Interactive slides for active learning.References Cited in This Episode:Des Moines Public Schools. (2023). Padlet for group projects: A case study in collaboration. District Technology Insights.Hamari, J., Koivisto, J., & Sarsa, H. (2016). Does gamification work? A literature review of empirical studies on gamification. Proceedings of the 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.Metro Nashville Public Schools. (2023). Enhancing math lessons with Pear Deck: A teacher’s perspective. Classroom Technology Report.Pappas, A. (2022). Visual collaboration tools in K-12 classrooms: Enhancing creativity and engagement. Interactive Learning Environments, 30(2), 112-124.Portland Public Schools. (2023). Digital portfolios with Canva: Engaging parents and students. School Impact Report.Call to Action:Share your favorite tech tools with me! Connect on Instagram at @thecyclingsuperintendent, @teach.lead.innovate or email me at [email protected] you for listening to Tech Tuesday! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Episode Description
"The Gift of Tech: Tools to Unwrap for Your Classroom"
Show Notes:
Welcome to Teach-Lead-Innovate! On this week’s Tech Tuesday, we explore three amazing tech tools to elevate teaching and leadership in the new year.
In This Episode:
- Padlet: Collaborative boards for brainstorming and feedback.
- Canva for Education: A creative platform for stunning presentations and portfolios.
- Pear Deck: Interactive slides for active learning.
References Cited in This Episode:
- Des Moines Public Schools. (2023). Padlet for group projects: A case study in collaboration. District Technology Insights.
- Hamari, J., Koivisto, J., & Sarsa, H. (2016). Does gamification work? A literature review of empirical studies on gamification. Proceedings of the 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.
- Metro Nashville Public Schools. (2023). Enhancing math lessons with Pear Deck: A teacher’s perspective. Classroom Technology Report.
- Pappas, A. (2022). Visual collaboration tools in K-12 classrooms: Enhancing creativity and engagement. Interactive Learning Environments, 30(2), 112-124.
- Portland Public Schools. (2023). Digital portfolios with Canva: Engaging parents and students. School Impact Report.
Call to Action:
Share your favorite tech tools with me! Connect on Instagram at @thecyclingsuperintendent, @teach.lead.innovate or email me at [email protected].
Thank you for listening to Tech Tuesday! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
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