The Edtech Throwdown podcast (originally GotTechED the Podcast) was created in 2018 by Nick Johnson and Eric Guise with one, singular goal: to provide quality, tech-centric professional development (PD) to busy teachers on the move. As educators who have always been passionate about PD, Nick and Guise have attended and created hundreds of hours of professional learning experiences for teachers, but there has always been one problem ... time! Attending full-day workshops and conferences is…
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Edtech Throwdown Episode 221: 10 Tools for Specialized AI and Productivity Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 221 called 10 Tools for Specialized AI and Productivity. In this episode we’ll be talking edtech tools as we bring you a list of some atypical AI platforms that might not otherwise come up for educators. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1:…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 220: 8 Lesson Ideas Inspired by Video Games Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 220 called 8 Lesson Ideas Inspired by Video Games. In this episode we’ll break down some ways that you can leverage video games for creative lesson ideas. This can be a fun way to make your class more engaging and encourage student buy-in. This is another episode you don’t want to…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 219: 10 Edtech Tools for Study Skills and Problem Solving Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 219 called 10 Edtech Tools for Study Skills and Problem Solving. In this episode we’ll be talking about a list of edtech tools that is all about the elusive beast called increasing student study skills. Check out this unique list and see if something jumps out to you.…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 218: 12 Months of Impact: The Ultimate Student Engagement Roadmap Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 218 called 12 Months of Impact: The Ultimate Student Engagement Roadmap. In this episode we’ll talk about heritage and awareness month celebrations as the driving force behind meaningful and engaging lessons. Make your projects timely and more impactful with…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 216: (More) Awesome Edtech for the Summer Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 216 called (More) Awesome Edtech for the Summer. Every year when school ends we publish an episode where Guise and I share what we’ll be reading, listening to, and exploring over the summer break. 216 is that episode and this is another you don’t want to miss, check it out. Segment…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 215: Streamlining the Classroom - Top Content Creation and Search Tools for Educators Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 215 called Streamlining the Classroom - Top Content Creation and Search Tools for Educators. It’s been a while so in this episode we’ll be talking edtech tools as we bring you a list of some of our favorites for content creation and online…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 214: Ditch That Chromebook (no affiliation with Matt Miller) Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 214 called Ditch that Chromebook. In this episode we’ll talk about several current issues in the edtech world all centered around technology, the role it serves, and to what extent it belongs in schools. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out.…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 213: Designing Lessons Based on Cognitive Science with Dave Snyder Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 213 called Designing Lessons Based on Cognitive Science with Dave Snyder. In this episode we’ll talk with Mr. Dave Snyder about current research in cognitive science and how it has shaped his lessons and the overall classroom experience for his students and…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 212: AI Uses in the Classroom from NJECC 2026 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 212 called AI Uses in the Classroom from NJECC 2026. In this episode we’ll share 4 ways that AI can be used to support student learning. This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1: Vanguard NJ Districts AI Meetings Segment 2: Our presentation from…
Edtech Throwdown Episode 211: NJECC Showdown 2026 Welcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 211 called NJECC Showdown 2026. Guise and I have each selected 6 of our favorite tools for the classroom. Listen in to learn about what they are, why we like them, and how they might advance your practice! This is another episode you don’t want to miss. Check it out. Segment 1: This year’s NJECC was…
