The TechEducator Podcast Archives

Using Google Docs for Authentic Student Feedback

Using Google Docs to provide Authentic Learning Experiences and Feedback to our students

By Jeffrey Bradbury / 03/22/2018 / Comments Off

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we tackle the tough topic of teacher/student communication and together learn how to use Google Docs to create effective learning environments. Did you know that Google Docs features multiple ways of providing feedback to students in the form of Comments and Suggestions?
Google Docs is not only a fantastic word processing application but one of the best communication tools for any teacher to use in the classroom. Check out our podcast above to learn more.

Using Google Slides for Choice Based Learning

Can Google Slides Teach Students about Coding and Programming? OF COURSE!

By Jeffrey Bradbury / 03/15/2018 / Comments Off

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at Google Slides and discover how useful they can be in the classroom beyond the traditional “Slide Deck” and be paired with STEM education topics such as coding and programming.

Coding and Programming with Google Classroom

Using Google Classroom to Teach Coding and Programming

By Jeffrey Bradbury / 02/11/2018 / Comments Off

As educators across the world celebrate Computer Science Education Week, it’s important to remember that STEM education, Coding, and Programming are to be explored more than just during the Hour of Code.

How can we bring Character Education to the Social and Emotional Classroom?

By Jeffrey Bradbury / 02/10/2018 / Comments Off

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a break from tech and discuss how educators and parents can address a students social and emotional status.

Can you use Scratch Based Coding to Teach Social Studies?

By Jeffrey Bradbury / 02/09/2018 / Comments Off

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at creative things you can do in your Social Studies classroom that bring Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication to your students. These examples can be adapted to students of all grade levels and many of them involve coding and programming skills… something you don’t usually associate with the humanities classrooms.