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Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources Heading into 2025

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Edtech Throwdown

Episode 180: Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources Heading into 2025

Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown.  This is Episode 180 called, “Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources Heading into 2025”  In this episode, we’ll wrap up 2024 by taking a look what is hot in educational technology right now as we start a new year.  We’ll also share of the tools and resources we’re most excited about for 2025.  This is another episode you don’t want to miss.  Check it out.


Segment 1: End of the Year Wrap Up


Narrative:  Edtech Throwdown Traditional Episode


Segment 2: Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources


Hot Topics

  • Where are we with AI?
  • AI pushback - are you still seeing it?  Do you have it?
  • Is the standard edtech tool without AI dead?

Edtech/AI Tools to Try in 2025

  • Guise
  • Snorkl
  • NotebookLM
  • Nick
  • Padlet Sandbox
  • Khanmigo

Edtech Resources


Don’t forget to check out the Edtech Advent Calendar!

  1. NotebookLM Podcast
  2. Make Memojis in Canva
  3. How-to Guides w/ Tango
  4. Top 10 Canva Apps
  5. Accessibility Tools For Teachers
  6. Canva Guide for Administrators
  7. AI Edtech Toolkit
  8. Make a Customized Song with Suno
  9. Auto-Feedback with Snorkl Student View
  10. Teacher Dashboard in Snorkl
  11. Set the Tone with Goblin Tools
  12. Connecting Google Drive with Canva
  13. AI Prompt Library for EDU
  14. 3 Wheel of Names Resources
  15. There’s an AI For That
  16. Content-based Scattergories
  17. Padlet Sandbox
  18. Twitter Bluesky Bridge
  19. Google’s Canva Apps
  20. Teacher Resources Using Khanmigo
  21. Quizizz Flash Cards
  22. Online Stopwatch Tools
  23. Google Lens Applications
  24. Polls and Quizzes in Canva
  25. 3D Models in PowerPoint


Edtech Throwdown: 


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  • AI For Teachers, Admin, and Parents
  • 1:1 Chromebook Integration
  • EdTech Throwdown
  • TargetED Learning
  • Gamification (Badge Systems)
  • Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)
  • Google apps and extensions
  • Personalized learning and Choice Boards
  • Teacher productivity (Lesson Planning, Online Grading. and Feedback)
  • Digital content creation
  • Student Podcasting
  • Screencasting
  • Flipped Classroom
  • Student-Centered Learning