Category EdTech

The latest tips and tricks in the Educational Technology space!

EdTech, Product Review, Video Recording and Editing

Camtasia 2024: Is it time to Upgrade your Educational Video Creation?

Discover how Camtasia 2024 can revolutionize your teaching with dynamic captions, interactive elements, and enhanced video creation tools. Ideal for flipped classrooms and blended learning, this latest version also supports professional growth through custom video content, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in education. Don't miss out on the best screen recording and video editing software for educators.

Sethi De Clercq
July 31, 2024

EdTech, Product Review

Matatastudio TaleBot Pro Set: The Coding Companion for Young Learners

The Matatalab TaleBot Pro is a durable, screen-free coding robot for young learners. It features colourful mats, fun sound effects, and supports multiple languages, making it ideal for EAL students. Aligned with the PRIMM framework, it enhances computational thinking and problem-solving skills. Perfect for early childhood education.

Sethi De Clercq
July 30, 2024

Book Review

Digital Citizenship Book Review: Troll Stinks! by Jeanne Willis

“Troll Stinks!” by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Tony Ross, is a modern twist on the classic tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff, offering a poignant lesson on the dangers of cyberbullying and the importance of kindness.

Sethi De Clercq
July 23, 2024

Book Review

Digital Citizenship Book Review: Unplugged by Steve Antony

"Unplugged" by Steve Antony is a delightful and thought-provoking children's picture book that explores the importance of finding a balance between technology and real-world experiences.

Sethi De Clercq
July 23, 2024

Accessibility, AI in Education

EAL learners the new victims of AI plagiarism detection

EAL learners are more often than others affected by AI plagiarism detectors. Find out more.

James Abela
October 19, 2023
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EdTech, Video Recording and Editing

Creating Stunning Videos with CapCut: A Beginners Guide

Explore CapCut, the free video editing software, in this beginners guide. Learn to create captivating visual effects, apply text, enhance audio, and more. I cover everything from importing media to exporting videos, helping you master CapCut's features and take your content to the next level.

Sethi De Clercq
October 12, 2023
2 Comments

EdTech, Google Chrome, Google Workspace, Uncategorized

Boosting Productivity with Chrome’s Save Tab Group Feature

Are you a busy teacher looking to enhance your productivity? Chrome's Save Tab Group feature is your solution. Discover how this tool can help educators like you streamline lesson planning, assessing, and communication tasks. Say goodbye to tab clutter and hello to a more efficient teaching experience.

Sethi De Clercq
October 12, 2023
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EdTech, Google Jamboard, Microsoft

Exploring 7 Alternatives to Google Jamboard for Enhanced Whiteboarding

Explore a world beyond Google Jamboard as we unveil seven dynamic alternatives to elevate your whiteboarding experience. From Miro's versatile canvas to the simplicity of TutorialsPoint, discover the perfect fit for your digital collaboration needs. Whether you're an educator seeking interactive teaching tools or a professional in pursuit of efficient teamwork, these alternatives offer diverse features and functionalities to unlock creativity and foster effective communication. Embrace change, embrace innovation, and embrace the future of digital whiteboarding with these exceptional alternatives.

Sethi De Clercq
October 4, 2023

EdTech, Google Classroom

Enhance Learning with Interactive Questions in Google Classroom: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover how Google Classroom's new interactive questions feature can revolutionize your online teaching. Embed questions directly into YouTube videos, engage your students, and assess their understanding in real-time. Read our blog post to learn step-by-step instructions and see how this feature can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Sethi De Clercq
April 20, 2023
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AI in Education, EdTech, Resources

Supercharge Your Lesson Prep with Twee: A Free AI-Powered Tool

Twee is a free AI-powered tool that can help teachers generate text, create open-ended questions, and fill-in-the-gap exercises. It can automatically generate questions from a YouTube video and generate text on a topic. Supercharge your lesson prep with Twee today.

Sethi De Clercq
April 11, 2023

Accessibility, EdTech, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides

Faster SMART feedback with audio notes

Providing students with meaningful feedback can greatly enhance their learning and achievement. Let’s look into the importance of feedback and learn how we can use audio notes to save time. Why Feedback matters “Send a strong signal to students that…

Sethi De Clercq
April 26, 2021
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Accessibility, EdTech, Google Docs, Google Workspace

Reading Difficulty Power Tools(RDPT) Your EAL ELL Assistant for Google Docs

Save days worth of time planning your English lessons! Want to plan with EAL learners in mind? Need to check the suitability of a text? There’s a new Google Apps Script in town! This tool was developed by good friend…

Sethi De Clercq
March 29, 2021

Accessibility, EdTech

Live captions and transcription for Android

Your Android phone, now more accessible with captions and transcription. When using a desktop or laptop, why not check out how to bring live captions to your Chrome browser? Since the Android 10 update, Live Captions are baked into the…

Sethi De Clercq
March 24, 2021

EdTech, Video Recording and Editing

Memoji and AR filters for any device

Get Memojis and Animojis on any device! As part of our Book week 2021 we are creating some video content for our students for a Masked Reader activity. This is inspired by the television show, The Masked Singer, where famous…

Accessibility, EdTech, Google Chrome, Google Workspace

How to get live captions for every website with Chrome

Add live captioning to every website. After seeing the live captioning and transcription feature roll out for Android users, Chrome is now bringing this to the Chrome browser regardless of the computer you use. Everything you consume online can be…

Sethi De Clercq
March 22, 2021