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HiTech Podcast

The HiTech Podcast is a conversation between two friends who love talking about tech with a heavy dose of nerd lore and interests. Join us as we learn how to integrate tech into our work and hobbies. Head to hitechpod.us for all of our episode pages and more info about the pod! We"d love your support at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HiTechPodcast!

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046 | Accelerated Learning Series: Dr. Justin Harbin

HiTech Podcast ·

2022/03/15

This episode starts our series on Accelerated Learning programs. Josh and Will sit down with Justin Harbin, Ed.D., to talk about what it's like to teach, design, and learn in an Accelerated Learning program. To wrap it up, we talk about Miro and how it can support your socio-collaborative classroom activities. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at

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00:36:45

045 | Should we use portfolios? & Milanote

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2022/03/08

Josh and Will discuss whether or not we should use portfolios in education. It's a common practice, but does it have the pedagogical value we think? Then, they take a moment to smash together a bunch of apps that could serve your purpose if you so choose to deliver portfolios. Finally, they end the conversation on a Milanote... okay, bad pun, but still. This tool serves as a multi-faceted organization tool specifically for creative projects. It could work for portfolios and more. For more

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00:54:45

044 | Chris Morris: VR for Education & SyncSketch

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2022/03/01

We sit down with Chris Morris, Lead 3D Artist at Major Mega, to talk about VR for Education. If you're unfamiliar with this idea, well... tune in. No need to Google it! We talk about Virtual Reality, how some of it gets made, and even what we could dream up for VR in the classroom. Chris leaves us with the awesome tool, SyncSketch, that is a critical tool in the world of digital media. It allows people to collaboratively work on images, 3D animations, and even video content so that they can leave

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00:42:19

043 | Testing for Learning & Socrative

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2022/02/22

All of us use tests; all of us have taken a test at some point in our lives. We beg the question, what would it look like to actually test for learning? Instead of testing for assessment, can we use testing tools to help instigate learning. With our chat behind us, we offer up Socrative as an option for doing this testing for learning methodology. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss,

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00:41:14

042 | Teacher PD & Calendly

HiTech Podcast ·

2022/02/15

What should teacher professional development look like? Most of us have had experience the full gamut on this one: bad training sessions, required sessions, great sessions, even life-changing experiences. And yet, there is so much to do in this space for teachers and for professional development creators. After the chat, Josh gives us a deep dive on Calendly and how it can work for your classroom needs. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For

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00:48:37

041 | Standardized Online Courses & iorad

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2022/02/08

Should we standardize online courses? This conversation is a fun ride of ups and downs. Josh and Will have been wrestling with this question for years, and we hope you'll connect with us to share your thoughts. After the wrestling match, we talk about one of our new favorite tools, iorad. This easy-to-use and nearly-automated tutorial building tool is digital gold. Listen in to find out why! For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our

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00:43:34

040 | Podcasting for Education & Anchor

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2022/02/01

We finally tackle the podcasting for education. That is, we discuss how you can use podcasting to create content for your students and how you can get your students to create a podcast as an activity. After the conversation, we talk about the amazing tool we use, Anchor. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:46:23

039 | Dave at Equity Maps

HiTech Podcast ·

2022/01/25

Our first interview episode of Season 2 is here. In this episode, Josh and Will connect with Dave Nelson at Equity Maps. If you're not familiar with this tool, head back to Episode 24 and check out our initial scoop on what Equity Maps can do in your classroom. In our conversation, we learn how Equity Maps came to be, what Dave's goals are for the product, and what we can expect in the future. There's even a bonus conversation about Dave using Equity Maps to review one of our other interviews with

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00:39:18

038 | Should we use proctoring software? & FlipGrid

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2022/01/18

Will and Josh tackle the tricky idea about proctoring software: is it good or not? Should we use it? This conversation is fun and hopefully challenging for all of us. Then, we open up the conversation about FlipGrid, a completely free-to-use video tool that works wonders for short-form video instruction. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at

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00:52:19

037 | Glen Irvin: K12 v. HigherEd & Nearpod

HiTech Podcast ·

2022/01/11

Episode 2 of Season 2 brings us an exhilarating conversation with our good friend and colleague, Glen Irvin. Glen is a bigger nerd than us only because he's been doing it a bit longer. Our conversation focuses on the relationship between EdTech in K12 and Higher Ed. Glen's insights help us see what's so different on the K12 side, but ultimately how most of us operate on the same rules of EdTech integration. Lastly, Glen gives us his top tech tool, and you know it's one of the HiTech team's

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00:39:51

036 | Should We Use Teachers Pay Teachers? & Wakelet

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2022/01/04

We're back! Season 2 is spinning up with the question, should we use Teachers Pay Teachers? This conversation is a little spicier than normal, so we hope you enjoy the insights. After that, we talk about Wakelet: the tool everyone's told us to use but that we're just figuring out. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us. --- Send in a voice

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00:39:19

035 | How to Create a Virtual Classroom, Pt. 2 &...

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2021/12/07

We did it! Not only did we complete our second episode on how we can create virtual classrooms, but we've concluded the first season of the HiTech Podcast. Thanks for all the listens. We hope this has been helpful to you. Season 2 will start back up with Episode 36 in January, 2021. Until then, enjoy this second part as we open up the virtual conversation a bit more and close it down with the most epic virtual collaboration tool ever: Gather.Town. For more information on these tools and our

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00:40:44

034 | How to Create a Virtual Classroom, Pt. 1 & Twitch

HiTech Podcast ·

2021/11/30

Two-parter incoming! In this first episode, we paint the picture of what a virtual classroom could look like. Specifically, we detail how streaming tools like Twitch can be used for implicit or explicit education. Tune in to see how you could start teaching in the virtual world like a pro. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us. --- Send in a

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00:52:52

033 | How Can a Course Site Enhance Learning? & Wizer

HiTech Podcast ·

2021/11/23

We set out to answer the question, "How can a course site enhance learning?" Josh and I have been using Learning Management Systems as students and as professionals for quite some time. We think they work; we see how they benefit the learning process. Listen in to see if you agree. Afterwards, we discuss the Wizer app and how it can change your worksheet experience.For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for

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00:50:18

032 | How to Use Gamification, Pt. 2 & Video Games

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2021/11/16

In round two of our discussion on gamification, we open up several real examples of instructors using games or gamification strategies in their classrooms. Hopefully these examples provide insights into how gamification can be a one-off or semester-long experience. After that, we skip a formal app to talk about two specific video games and how they work in education.For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for

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00:32:57

031 | How to Use Gamification, Pt. 1 & PollEverywhere

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2021/11/09

Will and Josh get to one of their favorite subjects: games. They detail their thoughts on gamification, game-based learning, and some of the methods you can use today in your classroom. Pair that up with PollEverywhere, and you've got a games-for-learning starter pack!For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:46:15

030 | How to "Make the Technology Disappear", Pt. 2 &...

HiTech Podcast ·

2021/11/02

In our interview with VoiceThread's Steve Muth, we shared many great ideas and thoughts about the impact of tech on teaching and learning. However, Steve said something that resonated with us: we need to "make the technology disappear" when it comes to integration into the teaching and learning process. Check out this two-part conversation where we investigate what this means and why it is so important.For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all

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00:41:04

029 | How to "Make the Technology Disappear", Pt. 1 &...

HiTech Podcast ·

2021/10/26

In our interview with VoiceThread's Steve Muth, we shared many great ideas and thoughts about the impact of tech on teaching and learning. However, Steve said something that resonated with us: we need to "make the technology disappear" when it comes to integration into the teaching and learning process. Check out this two-part conversation where we investigate what this means and why it is so important. Our app this week is Excalidraw, a simple but awesome collaborative whiteboarding tool.For more

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00:47:53

Interview 5 | Steve at VoiceThread

HiTech Podcast ·

2021/10/21

Join our conversation with Steve Muth, the president and co-founder of VoiceThread. In this interview, we dive into the deep end of all things virtual media and teaching. Steve not only loves his product and "gets it", but he sees first-hand how tools like his can impact college students like his own kids. For more info, check out the episode page here. Make sure to listen to our original episode on VoiceThread here before you check this one out. Connect with VoiceThread on Twitter and try it out

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00:54:21

028 | How to Design for Learning, Pt. 2 & Rise 360

HiTech Podcast ·

2021/10/19

We're back for more! Part two of our conversation on How to Design for Learning. After the chat, we talk about Rise 360 and how you can use it for designing engaging and effective online learning. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hitechpod/message

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