"The Gift of Tech: Tools to Unwrap for Your Classroom"

Show Notes:

Welcome to Teach-Lead-Innovate! On this week’s Tech Tuesday, we explore three amazing tech tools to elevate teaching and leadership in the new year.

• Padlet: Collaborative boards for brainstorming and feedback.
• Canva for Education: A creative platform for stunning presentations and portfolios.
• Pear Deck: Interactive slides for active learning.

1. Des Moines Public Schools. (2023). Padlet for group projects: A case study in collaboration. District Technology Insights.
2. Hamari, J., Koivisto, J., & Sarsa, H. (2016). Does gamification work? A literature review of empirical studies on gamification. Proceedings of the 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.
3. Metro Nashville Public Schools. (2023). Enhancing math lessons with Pear Deck: A teacher’s perspective. Classroom Technology Report.
4. Pappas, A. (2022). Visual collaboration tools in K-12 classrooms: Enhancing creativity and engagement. Interactive Learning Environments, 30(2), 112-124.
5. Portland Public Schools. (2023). Digital portfolios with Canva: Engaging parents and students. School Impact Report.

Share your favorite tech tools with me! Connect on Instagram at @thecyclingsuperintendent, @teach.lead.innovate or email me at thepedalingprincipal@gmail.com.

Thank you for listening to Tech Tuesday! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!