Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is episode 205 called “Edtech Resolutions for 2026” In this episode, we’ll talk about our edtech tips and edtech tools that we are excited to explore in the new year. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1: Goodbye 2025 and Hello 2026

Narrative: Life was challenging in 2025… Welcome 2026!

Segment 2: Tips, Tools, and Resources

Nick’s

An Edtech Tip for 2026

• Building Blocks in Google Docs to templat-ize my doc writing

An Edtech Tool for 2026

• Noteobook LM - so many new tools, I have a feeling there is more to come

An Edtech Resource for 2026

• Canva Cheat sheets

Guises:

An Edtech Tip for 2026

• Simplify Tasks
• Group tasks to maximize saving time
• Boost Engagement
• Reflect on what your students like and make changes to your teaching
• Streamline Workflow
• Make templates based on your core teaching philosophy

An Edtech Tool for 2026

• Canva Code for gamification

An Edtech Resource for 2026

• Guise’s Guide to Gemini Gems

Make a PACT with your Gem:

• Persona: Give it a job title.
• Action: Give it a verb (create, grade, simplify).
• Context: Give it the boundaries (grade level, standards).
• Template: Give it a structure (table, list, email format).

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Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is episode 204 called “Edtech Wrapped” In this episode, we’ll talk about our version of spotify wrapped to take a look back at our edtech year in review. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Narrative: Guise, do you know what Spotify Wrapped is?

We assembled our own edtech version of Spotify Wrapped as a way to talk about trends over the past year.

By the way, Ditch That Textbook has some really cool Wrapped Templates that you can use in your classroom. Check out the link here.

Instead of most played song, artist and genre, we will do most used edtech tool, most used tip or trick, most used strategy/lesson/activity

Most played song ( edtech tool )

• Gemini Gems - game changing for AI in education
• Check out Eric CurtsEdugems

Most played artist ( edtech tip or trick )

• Canva Emails

Most played genre ( strategy/lesson/activity )

• Flipped classroom, incorporating edpuzzle
• Can Edpuzzle remain competitive as edtech tools grow in scope? They are trying!

Most played song ( edtech tool )

• Canva Magic- 3d models, roller style, design and elements
• *** Bonus*** The update to video editor

Most played artist ( edtech tip or trick )

• If you have gorilla paws like me… stop using a keyboard… trywisprflow.ai

Most played genre ( strategy/lesson type )

• Flipped App Smash
• Diffit → Notebook LM

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Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 203 called Tech or Treat: 8 (More) Edtech Tools for the Classroom Teacher (Part 3). In this episode, we will continue exploring a new list of edtech tools that can enhance, engage, and save time. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.

Nicks

1. Firstfive: The First Five is a free daily resource that provides teachers with over 20 ready-to-use activities to start the day with a focus on connection, care, and character. These quick activities, which include memes, check-ins, and mindfulness moments, require no extra prep and take five minutes or less.
2. Teachflix: Teachflix is a curated collection of educational videos, sorted into various categories, that teachers can use with their students in the classroom. It serves as a resource to find engaging video content perfect for kickstarting lessons and great conversations.
3. Teachertube: This is an educational video-sharing website designed for those in the education industry, primarily teachers, to share resources like video, audio, documents, and photos. It contains a mix of classroom teaching resources and materials designed for teacher training.
4. netflexkids.com: This website is a platform that curates and provides high-quality health and fitness video content for children, ranging from dance routines to workouts and interactive games. It aims to be the number one resource for teachers and parents looking for safe, active, and engaging physical education materials for all ages.

Guise’s

1. schools.tutero.com: This platform provides teachers with tools like AI-generated, curriculum-aligned worksheets, lesson plans, and diagnostic assessments, focusing on making mathematics clearer and more accessible. A key feature is theWorked Solutions, which guide students through math problems step-by-step to build their autonomy and understanding of the reasoning.
2. Gibbly ai in Canva Apps: Gibbly is an AI assistant that empowers teachers to create curriculum-aligned lesson presentations and gamified quizzes in minutes. The Canva app integration allows teachers to generate a polished, visual presentation directly within their Canva design, significantly reducing prep time.