In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:
- Using current events to promote problem solving and critical thinking
- Unconventional uses of edtech tools
- GotTechED Shoutouts
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Segment 1: Current Events
Somethings wrong in the world today
Using current events as a means to motivate students to be solution finders
Examples:
- Climate change article for lesson on weather, habitats, food webs, etc.
- Upcoming Election article for lesson on government function
Resources:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/
https://www.newseumed.org/
https://www.timeforkids.com/
https://www.tweentribune.com/
http://datanuggets.org/
https://newsela.com/
https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/
https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/mathematics
Segment 2: Unintended Uses
- Flipgrid- scavenger hunts called “Fliphunts” with Kathi Kersznowski
- Murder Mystery
- ClassroomQ
- Google Slides for Stop Motion Videos (edit URL for auto-playback through slides)
- Google Sheets conditional formatting to answer check
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