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Tech it Up a Notch is the podcast for Australian teachers ready to bring educational technology into their classrooms. Each episode is packed with practical tips on using digital tools that you can apply the very next day, week, or term. We’ll show you how to boost student engagement, integrate STEM tools and stay aligned with syllabus requirements, all while supporting your professional learning. Join Rachael and Clare to explore effective ways to make edtech work for your teaching and learning.
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Tried and Tested iPad Apps for Young Learners
In this episode of Tech It Up a Notch, Rachael and Clare share some of their favourite iPad apps for infants classrooms. From creativity and coding to storytelling and literacy skills, these apps…
Rethinking Devices for Learning with Apple Neo + Classroom
Drawing on feedback from an early adopter, Rach and Clare explore the new Apple Neo and how it sits between an iPad and a traditional laptop for school use. They unpack what makes it a strong…
Low-Prep Programming with Hour of Code
Drawing on real classroom experience, Rach and Clare explore how Code.org can introduce coding in a simple, engaging way without overwhelming teachers or students. From the popular Hour of Code…
Turning Resources into Results with Notebook LM
This week Rachael and Clare explore how NotebookLM can act as a personalised research assistant for teachers. They unpack how it can streamline planning, simplify complex syllabus navigation, and…
Making Learning Visible with Seesaw
In part two of our discussion on Seesaw we explore how to get started without overwhelm, real examples of how Seesaw can be used across learning areas, and how it can function as a powerful formative…
Building Strong Foundations with Seesaw
In this first episode of our two part look into Seesaw, we unpack what Seesaw can do, who it is designed for and why it has become such a widely used digital portfolio tool in primary classrooms.We…
Planning, Brainstorming and Learning with Digital Whiteboards
In this episode of Tech It Up a Notch, Rach and Claire tackle the gap left behind by Google’s retirement of Jamboard. We explore three practical, free alternatives that Aussie teachers can use for…
Start Smart: The Productivity Trifecta - Google Docs, Calendar & Tasks
This holiday minisode introduces the Productivity Trifecta, a powerful way to streamline your work using Docs, Calendar, and Tasks. If your school uses Google Workspace, this episode will walk you…
Start Smart: Taming Your Teacher Inbox
Get ready for the new school year with Tech it up a Notch. In this first minisode, Rach and Claire share practical, realistic strategies to help teachers reset their inbox and reduce email overwhelm…
Start Smart: Smartwatches for Teachers – Small Tech, Big Support
In this minisode, we explore how smartwatches can act as a quiet, practical assistant in the classroom. From discreet notifications to reminders, alarms, and multi-factor authentication, a smartwatch…
Start Smart: Digital Tools for Easy Classroom Displays
Welcome to the final minisode in the "Start Smart" series. Here we are chatting about one of the more subjective parts of starting a new school year: Classroom Displays. Whether you are a…
Start Smart: Building a Digital Planner That Fits You
Getting organised for a new school year looks different for every teacher. In this minisode, we explore how digital planners can support your workflow and which Clare and Rachael prefer. From…
Creating in the Classroom with Canva
Drawing on real classroom experience, Rach and Clare explore how Canva can streamline design tasks, reduce time spent policing image use and empower students to communicate their learning creatively.…
Got a Programming Itch? Scratch It!
Dive into one of the best known coding tools in Australian classrooms: Scratch. In this conversation we unpack why Scratch continues to be a favourite, how to introduce it with confidence and give…
Cross Curriculum Coding with Ozobot
.Dive into the wonderfully versatile world of Ozobot, tiny, sensor powered robots that can be colour coded with textas / markers or block coded. Our listener question inspires a discussion into how…
Design and Creativity with Google Drawings
This week, we Tech It Up a Notch with Google Drawings, a free, often overlooked tool in Google Workspace that opens up creative possibilities for learners of all ages. We share practical classroom…
Managing Learning with Classroom Screen
This week we introduce Classroom Screen, a simple yet powerful tool for managing classroom flow and engagement. We discuss its key features, explore how it supports effective teaching and share ideas…
Design and Make with Makedo
In this episode of Tech It Up a Notch, we dive into Makedo, a simple, low-tech tool perfect for design and make projects with cardboard. We explore its classroom applications, from sparking student…
Boosting Differentiation with Brisk
In this episode of Tech It Up A Notch, we explore Brisk, an AI powered Chrome / Microsoft extension that helps teachers streamline admin tasks and boost student engagement. We walk through its…
Driving Learning with Sphero Indi
In this episode we chat about the Sphero Indi. A fun edtech tool designed for early learners to introduce coding and computational thinking through play-based learning. With a focus on road safety we…
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Tech It Up a Notch has published 23 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Education, Technology.
Tech It Up a Notch is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 21m.
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