tech 2025 Search Results

Episode 264 Transcript

…I’ve been publishing for the last ten years called the Teacher’s Guide to Tech, and it’s basically an encyclopedia of tech tools curated especially for teachers. My team and I keep an eye on all the tech tools that are out there — the ones that are fresh and new and the ones that have stood the test of time, and we think about how they can best be used in classrooms. Then we sort them into categories, give you a really simple description of what each one does, provide a link to the tool’s website so you can check…

Episode 236 Transcript

…convince your neighbor, get into groups, you know, reteach it or whatever. Reteach it louder and slower, that’s the best technique, right? So, but I, I think it doesn’t have to be high tech. You know, I’ve used Plickers. During the pandemic, I shifted to texting, cell phone texting, and that’s worked well. But it can be very low tech. I once was in a webinar with, or excuse me, now actually an in-person thing with a high school chemistry teacher. And he described, okay, not thumbs up, thumbs down. That’s too public. But what about signaling on your chest,…

How to Keep Teaching Well When DEI is Under Attack

Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Listenwise. Last week, on February 27, 2025, under the directive of the new U.S. administration, the Department of Education launched a portal it has nicknamed the “End DEI Portal.” This online form is a place for “students, parents, teachers, and the broader community to report illegal discriminatory practices at institutions of learning.” Here’s what Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, said about the portal in the Department of Education’s press release: “For years, parents have been begging schools to focus on teaching their kids practical skills like reading, writing, and…

Episode 235 Transcript

…to learn. Before we get started, I’d like to thank The Wired Classroom for sponsoring this episode. Are you curious about tech integration but unsure where to start? The Wired Classroom — a free, monthly newsletter brought to you by Edutopia — is your new go-to guide for all things edtech. Whether you have questions about the latest tools, ethical AI use, or using technology to help craft better lesson plans, assessments, and more, The Wired Classroom is your ultimate resource. Packed with expert insights, innovative strategies, and practical tips tailored to your unique role as an educator, it’s designed…

A Closer Look at Open Educational Resources

…One of these organizations is EdReports, a nonprofit that puts together teams of educators to review full curricula. “They put out reviews of all kinds of programs,” Vaites says, “whether you’re looking at OERs or even commercial products, they’re just a wonderful resource to separate the good from the just OK to the not so great.” Where to Find the Best Open Resources Platforms with supplement-scale resources that are rated or curated: Amazon Inspire (expired in February 2025) Knovation (curated resources within a paid platform) Curriculum-Scale Open Educational Resources: Available today and highly-rated by EdReports: EL Education Language Arts –…

Back to Basics: A Review of Mike Schmoker’s “Focus”

…need to focus on “Plain old reading and writing.” While Schmoker doesn’t completely write off the importance of technology, he does point out that a lot of technology use has become a waste of time, taking away valuable academic learning time. This might rub some—especially those heavily involved in the tech movement—the wrong way, but it makes sense. These are the most essential skills that students need, and without them, it doesn’t matter if they can use technology or not. They will never become informed citizens, and that is a scary future. But technology gurus, please do not turn your…

What Advice Would You Give a Student Teacher?

…years ago, but reading it today in 2025 gives me so much hope and excitement. I am currently a junior in college and am gearing up for a placement this semester as well as student teaching next year and I feel as though I am in the stage where I am experiencing information overload. I am learning so much about important instructional techniques and how to create a positive classroom environment, but as I get further along, the more I realize how much teachers have to do and think about every day. This makes me also question who I want…