The Edtech Game Show
Making IT Real: Relevant. Engaging. Authentic. Lifelong!
The Smack Down
Not Your Ordinary PD Session!
No need to wait for to hear these words: "Come on down!" Everyone is a participant in our fast-paced, interactive game!
Here's how it works:
- Round 1: Sweet Sixteen – Two minute presentations about each tool by facilitators. Participants vote via Kahoot! after each set.
- Round 2: Elite Eight – Two minute overview of each tool by participants. Vote via Kahoot! after each set.
- Round 3: Final Four – Video of each remaining tool. Vote via Kahoot! after viewing all videos.
- Round 4: The Finals – Audience debates finalists. Vote via Kahoot! to select the Edtech Champ!
Making the Cut
Due to the number of edtech tools available, the obstacle for many teachers is how to choose the best resources for teaching and learning.
Our selections for this game were based on all (or most) of the following criteria:
- Makes purposeful integration possible
- Teachers & students can be producers of content
- Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of concepts
- Drive engagement & creativity
- Web tools – 24/7 access with an Internet connection
- Ease of use (simple yet effective integration of technology)
- Useful in any content area or grade level
- Embed finished projects into other sites (web pages, blogs, etc.)
- Provide app smashing possibilities
- Free – or almost free!
Let the trash talk begin!
Other tools used in Presentation
Check it out!
But wait... There's more!
Take a more in-depth look at why and how some of the tools in our presentation can be effectively integrated into classroom activities by following these links to the Edutech for Teachers blog!
Sunday Funnies for the Classroom (Bitstrips)
Become a Green Screen Wizard with the Do Ink App
Jamie Forshey
Bellwood-Antis School District
Instructional Technology Coach
Email: jlf@bellwood-antis.org
Website: http://edutech4teachers.edublogs.org/
Location: Bellwood Antis School District, Martin Street, Bellwood, PA, United States
Phone: 814.742.2273
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Edutech-for-Teachers-227121857378813/
Twitter: @edutech20
Terri Harpster
Myers Elementary Principal
Email: tlh@blwd.k12.pa.us
Website: http://myerselementaryblog.edublogs.org
Location: Bellwood-Antis School District, Martin Street, Bellwood, PA, United States
Phone: 814.742.2272
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyersElemSchool
Twitter: @MyersElemSchool