Tech Tools for Teachers

Tech Tools for Teachers

Shanna Martin

Episodes 200
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
66%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

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About This Podcast

The Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is hosted by Shanna Martin, an instructional and technology coach focused on helping you find and understand free educational technology tools that you can use in your classroom. Free resources are available at https://smartinwi.com (smartinwi.com). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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S8E235 Thank you for listening.

Jun 12, 2026 26m Transcript

In the final episode of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna and Fuzz reflect on eight seasons, 235 episodes, and how educational technology has changed since the show began in 2019. They…

S8E234 A Few of My Favorite Tech Tools

Jun 01, 2026 17m Transcript

In Episode 234 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna shares the tools she uses the most in her own classroom and coaching work. After covering hundreds of websites over the years, these are…

S8E233 Free Science Labs with LabXchange and Little Alchemy

May 18, 2026 13m Transcript

In Episode 233 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna shares two free science resources for the classroom. LabXchange offers standards-aligned science simulations, case studies, teaching…

S8E232 Boddle Learning for Skill Practice

Apr 28, 2026 12m Transcript

In Episode 232 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna shares Boddle Learning, a game-based practice platform for K–6 students. Boddle supports math, ELA, and science practice with engaging…

S8E231 Chalkie AI for Fast, Teacher-Friendly Lessons

Mar 25, 2026 15m Transcript

In Episode 231 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we explore Chalkie AI, a teacher-focused AI tool that helps create single lessons, lesson series, activity sheets, and quick review resources.…

S8E230 Three Free Tools to Help Students Practice for Testing Season

Mar 09, 2026 13m Transcript

In Episode 230 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we talk about three free resources to help students prepare for testing season. Shanna shares how Khan Academy, ACT.org, and eSpark can support…

S8E229 March Book Madness (Plus a Big Announcement)

Mar 02, 2026 15m Transcript

In Episode 229, we share a big announcement: the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast will pause after Episode 235 at the end of this school year.Then we dive into March Book Madness, a bracket-style…

S8E228 Going for Gold with Olympic Learning

Feb 16, 2026 16m Transcript

The Olympics are here — and our middle schoolers are ALL IN. 🥇In this episode, we’re sharing two free, student-friendly websites that make it easy to connect the Olympic Games (and Paralympics!) to…

S8E227 Creative Brain Breaks for Cold Days

Feb 02, 2026 14m

This week on the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we’re tackling indoor recess and cold-weather creativity with two easy, no-friction tools.Tools FeaturedBoMoMo – Abstract art through motion and…

S8E226 National Geographic Kids

Jan 19, 2026 13m Transcript

This week on the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we’re taking a fresh look at National Geographic Kids and all the updates that make it an even better classroom resource.We talk about:Using Nat Geo…

S8E225 Starting 2026 Coding!

Jan 05, 2026 16m Transcript

We're kicking off 2026 with two coding resources inspired by winter-break. This week, we feature Coddy.tech, a goal-based coding platform where students can choose a language (Python, JavaScript,…

S8E224 Google Vids: Fast, Polished Videos for Student Projects

Dec 22, 2025 15m Transcript

In Episode 224, Shanna highlights Google Vids, a video creation tool inside Google Workspace that makes it easy for students and teachers to create polished videos quickly. Students can convert…

S8E223 Creative Classroom Time-Savers with HelloKids.com

Dec 15, 2025 14m Transcript

In Episode 223 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna shares HelloKids.com, a free site full of creative classroom-friendly activities—step-by-step drawing guides, crafts, origami, masks,…

S8E222 Quick, Kid-Friendly Research with Ducksters

Nov 24, 2025 14m Transcript

In Episode 222 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna revisits Ducksters, a kid-friendly research site that’s perfect for elementary and middle school learners. She shares how Ducksters…

S8E221 Exploring Science

Nov 10, 2025 20m Transcript

In Episode 221, Shanna spotlights two free science gems you can use across grade levels. Science News Explores offers up-to-date articles with audio, Power Words vocabulary, explainers, experiments,…

S8E220 Civic Learning Made Easy

Oct 27, 2025 15m Transcript

In Episode 220, Shanna shares two of her favorite civics education resources: iCivics.org, which offers free lessons, games, and simulations about government, and the Center for Civic Education,…

S8E219 Measure Up! Fun Tools for Teaching Measurement

Oct 13, 2025 15m Transcript

In Episode 219, we explore fun and free tools to help students practice and understand measurement. Try RulerGame.netfor ruler and temperature games, Mr. Nussbaum Measurement Games for hands-on math…

S8E218 Fun Poetry Resources for Your Classroom

Sep 29, 2025 12m Transcript

In Episode 218, we highlight two great poetry resources for teachers. Explore ShelSilverstein.com for videos, activities, and lesson ideas tied to Silverstein’s classic books, and Poetry4Kids.com for…

S8E217 Pixar in a Box

Sep 22, 2025 13m Transcript

In Episode 217, we dive into Pixar in a Box, a free collaboration between Pixar and Khan Academy that blends storytelling, math, computer science, and design. Explore educator guides,…

S8E216 Beans, Rice, and Learning Twice

Sep 15, 2025 12m

In Episode 216, we highlight two fun content review sites that also support charitable causes. Students can practice math, vocabulary, science, and more with BeanBeanBean while donating to U.S. food…

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Tech Tools for Teachers has published 200 episodes since November 2019, covering topics in Education, How To.

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