Episodes

As we wrap up 2023 and prepare for a restful winter break, I wanted to leave you with some fun, creative sites you can utilize in your last classes before the holidays. So, let's end things on an upbeat note as we look ahead ...

Hey educators! Are you ready to spice up your lessons and engage students with a few more cool AI tools? Read on for a quick rundown of two of my current faves! Adobe Firefly - Free Generative AI for creatives QuillBot - Para...

Supporting English Learner (EL) students requires finding educational websites that engage students while improving language skills. This week we share three excellent online resources for EL support - SightWords.com, ESL Cyb...

The internet can be a wild place, but with the right tools, our students can safely explore their interests and find reliable information. Let's highlight some kid-friendly search engines that encourage curiosity without unwa...

Looking for a super fun and engaging brain break activity for your students? Look no further than Let's Draw.it! This awesome website and app feature a collection of quick, easy-to-play drawing games that will get your studen...

Are you looking to add some excitement and engagement to your lessons and choice boards? Get your students practicing with these two paw-some game websites! 😻 SentencePlay - Games for teaching sentence structure. Pink Cat Gam...

We have a super cool tech tool for you to check out this week! Elementari is helpful for ELA and computer science teachers alike! This nifty online platform lets students create and share their own interactive stories using a...

This week we have a few more new AI tools for your teaching arsenal that will save you time and support student learning! Eduaide and Brisk are two awesome tools that can help make your life easier in the classroom. Brisk AI ...

As teachers, we're always looking for innovative ways to engage our students across the curriculum. This week, I'm excited to share some fun Google Chrome Experiments that fuse technology, music, creativity, and mindfulness i...

Hey teachers! Looking to add a little magic to your life? Goblin.Tools is here to help! This fantastic set of six AI assistants can help you get organized, analyze your writing, and even plan meals. As educators, we need all ...

Feeling like you could use a breather from your workload? Well, this week, we've got your back! We're all about helping you reclaim some precious time and keep all your ideas neatly organized. Get ready to discover two incred...

Looking to add more engagement and excitement to your classroom this year? Check out these two fantastic tech tools that will have your students hooked on learning and discovery! Smithsonian History Explorer First up is Smith...

Hey everyone! As we gear up for another exciting school year, it's time to equip ourselves with some fantastic tech tools that will not only make our lives easier but also add a splash of creativity to our classrooms. This we...

Happy Summer! We are just checking in this week to share an entertaining tech tool that can be used all summer and school year long! Prodigy is an awesome tool for educators, parents, and students. It makes learning math and ...

Summer is here and it's time to celebrate all of your hard work and dedication that you have put into the school year! To conclude this season of learning on a high note, we're diving into some fantastic and free tech tools t...

Summer is almost here and we are podcasting outside this week! Today, we're going to explore two amazing online platforms, Planner5D and Home by Me, that are awesome for both you and your students! Whether you want to create...

Go Pangea is a super cool website that provides a safe and exciting platform for students to connect with peers around the world, learn about relevant topics, and engage in a new age of pen pals. There are so many ways you ca...

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! The count down to the end of the year has begun and the weather is finally starting to warm up here in Wisconsin. Hurray! Recently I started hunting for a quick template to make student work l...

It's May (!) and we all know how engagement is key this time of they year. We also know how time-consuming it can be to create visuals and posters to share information for projects. Luckily, we have another free and and easy ...

It's podcast week! Students can benefit from podcasts just like you! This week, we're excited to introduce you to two fantastic podcasts that are specifically designed for children: "Wow in the World" and "Book Club for Kids....

Welcome to the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast with your host Shanna Martin. In this episode, we will be discussing a fantastic tool called Curipod that can help educators engage their students and enhance their learning expe...

Ahoy there, teachers! Are you ready to set sail on an exciting journey through history with your students? Then, look no further than the Titanic! One of the most famous maritime disasters in history, the story is a fantastic...

Welcome to the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast! On this week's episode, we're going to have some fun with words. Join us as we explore three easy-to-use sites that will get your students excited about language and literacy. F...

Are you ready to get your code on? Because it's CODING TIME, baby! Woo-hoo! I'm so excited to share some seriously cool coding sites with you today! On this episode, we explore Code for Life and CodinGame! These sites are an ...