Ten Minute Techie

Kia ora, A bit of a different episode this week. After the recent cyclone that ravaged her beautiful hometown and community, Toni is sharing some ideas and tips from the research about supporting students (and kaiako!) through a traumatic event. Find the show notes at www.bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni talks through 4 key areas to consider when setting up your Digi enviroment in your classroom at the start of the year. Read more over on the blog: https://www.digitalcircus.org.nz/post/start-of-the-year-digi-tips And find some resources to support you at: https://www.digitalkete.co.nz/start-of-year

Just having a few technical issues at the moment team! (Ironic) Will be back up and running as soon as I figure it out. Ngā mihi, Toni

Toni unpacks the 8 activities that you can give to/do with your ākonga/learners this spooky season! Find the task board + activities here: https://www.digitalkete.co.nz/halloween-activities

Toni goes over her top tips, tricks and ideas to start with digital technologies in new entrant/junior classes. Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes Find resources at: www.digitalkete.co.nz

In this episode, Toni unpacks 3 books that had an impact on her journey as an educator. What has impacted you on your teacher journey? Tweet me at @TechieTen on Twitter or email me at toni.westcott@digitalcircus.org.nz - I would love to hear from you!

This week, Toni dives into a non-techie specific area - the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum! Let's do a quick unpack of the framework and some of the key concepts.

Activities for TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI - 14 - 19 Mahuru / September Toni explores the resources we have made for kaiako + ākonga for Māori language week next week! You can find all our resources over on our newest project: www.digitalkete.co.nz - NZ resources for NZ kaiako, contexts + kids

In this episode, Toni runs you through how to make a Stop Animation with Google Slides! + some exciting new updates about the Digital Kete Project! www.digitalkete.co.nz Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni looks at Canva - how to get Canva pro for free for you and your ākonga and her go to lesson to introduce Canva to students in a fun and engaging way! Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni unpacks some of the leaders in Edtech in Aotearoa working towards enhancing teaching and learning! Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni talks through using Google Slides to make pick a path stories. An engaging, rich, authentic and modern take on story telling that will have your students begging you to do their writing! Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni unpacks 5 digital tools for storytelling. Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

Toni explores a really cool feature in Google Docs and it's 5 tools to collaborate, keep connected and make docs more organised and efficient!

In this episode, Toni demystifies some of the common terms that students (and teachers!) need to know to when using others work when researching. Along with some tips to teach your students the importance of referencing and attributing sources. Find all the links mentioned in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni talks through some STEAM activities for students to engage with, learn about and connect to Matariki. Find the full resource with all 42 activities here: https://bit.ly/DC-Matariki-Resources or in the show notes: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni talks through the 3 questions to ask when looking for reliable and credible information online. As well as GO TO resources for teaching digital/media literacies. Find links and resources in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni talks through her top 4 tips that could be taught to students to improve their skills when searching online for information. Find links and resources in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In part 1 of a 4 part series on Researching, Toni discusses search engines - some student-friendly alternatives and some tips for supporting students in doing research online. Find all the links in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode Toni discusses how to teach photography and some tips for getting your students taking better photos! Find the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni unpacks the next 3 themes of NZ tech week and some tips and tricks for the 6 activities to engage students this #techweek22! Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode, Toni unpacks the first 3 themes of NZ tech week and some tips and tricks for the 6 activities to engage students this #techweek22! Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

In this episode Toni shows 4 ways to get your students creating a digital card for someone special as well as her tips and tricks for these 4 tools! Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes

Learn about the 4 biggest trends in technology for 2022 and ways that they might impact our classrooms. Find all the references and links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/tenminutetechieshownotes

In this episode, Toni unpacks 4 practical tips for hybrid learning in our current COVID context. Email toni.westcott@digitalcircus.org.nz or visit www.digitalcircus.org.nz to get 25 hours free PLD support for your school.

Learn how to use Google Earth Projects with your students and some ideas of projects! Find the links in the show notes at bit.ly/techietenshownotes

Learn how to make a crossword on Google Sheets - an engaging integration of maths, literacy, computational thinking and designing and developing digital outcomes! Find the links in the show notes at bit.ly/techietenshownotes

Check out how to create cool mosaic art using Google Drawings! Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes

Hey Teachers, We've missed you! But we are back for 2022 - new episodes every Tuesday! See you soon

Check out 5 ways to use Google Forms in the classroom!  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas.

Check out Toni's 5 ways to use Google Slides in the Classroom!  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas.

Check out Toni's 5 ways to use Google Sites in your classroom and school.  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Encourage real time collaboration, feedback, and engagement with these 5 online and digital brainstorming tools students can use!  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

We know feedback should be meaningful, timely, and personalised. Check out these 5 digital ways to give and receive feedback in your classroom.  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Toni talks through 3 different Google tools for teachers to use for planning their programmes. Dive into the pros and cons of using Sheets, Docs and Slides for teacher planning.  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Check out 10 ways for students to make, create, share and present their pepeha!  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Backed by research and experience in PLD facilitation,  Toni shares her top tips for anyone leading or driving PLD in the ICT/Digital Technologies area in your school.  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Find out Toni's top tips for setting you and your students up for success at the beginning of the year with digital devices.  Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Have a listen to find out about all the techie goodies in our Digital Circus Advent Calendar.  Try our 24 fun, quick activities introducing digital technologies and computer science in your class! Find it here: https://bit.ly/DCadvent20 Meri Kirihimete! 

Check out Toni's top 5 GO TO digital classroom tools to help make your workflow more efficient and your classroom more interactive and responsive! Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

This week, Toni invites special guest Matt Kenny on to discuss ways to use and engage students with Micro:bits!  Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Create digital books with Book Creator! My top tips for using this wonderfully creative tool with students of all ages. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Ever heard of the Makey Makey? Find out how this awesome little piece of technology can supersize student projects and build on their electronics knowledge and skills. Creativity with the Makey Makey is endless! Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Electronics in the primary classroom- STEAM it up! Find out about playdough and paper circuits and how they can SPARK excitement and wonder in your students. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Hashtags and handles? Can Twitter be used to support our own professional development at educators? Find out this and more in our episode about using Twitter for Educators. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

In this episode, Toni takes a look at some ways to use Google sites as a teacher and as a student. Find her top tips to think about when designing and developing your Google Site. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

This episode looks at the concept of flipped learning, some benefits and challenges and some tools and tips to get started. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Check out our 12 digital tech ideas to celebrate, connect and create this Te wiki o te reo Māori 2020. Find our choice boards here: 2019: http://bit.ly/maorilanguageweekDC 2020: http://bit.ly/DC-tewikiotereo-2020 Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

This episode is jam packed with ideas for how to use QR codes in the classroom and some great ways to link QR codes to the digital technologies curriculum content. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Find out about how to get started with movie making in the classroom. Toni shares her tips, tricks and experience making movies with her students. Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!

Find out about using robotics in the classroom. Today Toni explores some examples of robotics being used in classrooms such as Beebots, Edisons, Spheros and Ozobots! Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!