EdTech in Ten

Just wanted to check in and share a couple of thoughts about this new online learning reality.

After spending 3 days facilitating breakout games, I share some tips and tricks for helping them go smoothly. For more information about breakout games, check out BreakoutEdu online.

Canva is giving away free Canva Pro accounts to educators to use in class!

The holidays are here, and so are the schemes. Don't lose your money. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bullet Journaling is an amazing, customizable system to help you get your life organized. EdTech in Ten Blog Official Bullet Journal Site

The bottom line is this...if your presentation sucks, nobody is going to care about your information. Even if it is really good information. Microsoft Sway can help, and it's free!

David is a band teacher for 5th and 6th grade students, and he’s going to let me work with him this year to integrate Canvas into his classroom. We will follow him throughout the year to see how the process is going.

Discovery Ed got a major facelift over the summer. Learn about all the features they’ve brought to the forefront. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I’m talking about common practices we are doing to sabotage our password security, and simple ways to fix that. Last Pass

Thanks for your patience, but I’m finally back! Now that grad school is done, you’ll be hearing more from me. Today is about how you can upcycle to get free supplies. Find the board on Pinterest at Pinterest.com/edtechinten

Today we discuss the power of self-doubt and letting “what if” dictate your choices, and how this can affect our students. Also, how you can get my FREE guide to makerspaces. Blog Post Makerspace Guide EdTech in Ten Newsletter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The EdTech in Ten website is finally live! Head over to https://edtechinten.com. I also talk about the Prime Digital Learning Conference. If you'd like to show up, the link is esc11.net/PRIME19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we will learn how to get the hex codes for specific colors when you’re working online, and use coolors.co to generate amazing color palettes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Whether you have a DSLR or just a camera phone, here are a few tips and tricks you can use to elevate your photographs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I go over aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Knowing the difference and when to use the aperture or shutter priority will make such a difference in your photography. Plus, the camera does most of the thinking for you! Tweet me @LauraBCarr and be sure to use #EdTechInTen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I sit down with Autumn Riley, NTCTELA Teacher of Excellence, to find out about her “Franken-Journaling” approach to student notebooks. Connect with us on Twitter: @MrsAutumnRiley and @LauraBCarr --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A candid interview with students about student planners and how they use them (or don’t) and their solutions for this problem. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are exploring the Stop, Breathe, and Think mindfulness app and program that has been made entirely free for educators so that they can use it with their students. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, TCEA is giving away FREE memberships to educators.

Have real-time, face-to-face, interactive field trips, all without ever leaving your classroom.

Learn how to shorten long web addresses with URL shorteners and how to make your own QR codes that link to websites or reveal messages.

A look at what a makerspace is, and why it’s important that EVERY student has access.

Take advantage of the Fortnite craze and use it to create engaging lessons in your classroom.

Don’t be intimidated by what you’ve heard about Twitter, because it’s one of the best resources available to educators. In this episode, we will go over the basics of getting started and how to grow your PLN. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A brief introduction to the EdTech in Ten podcast, some background about Laura, and motivation going forward.