Episode 166 "CUE Vibes"

Ryan and Brian recap the Spring CUE Conference (sponsored by Calie) and dive deep into the world of vibe coding. Ryan shares an AI session strategy he used with staff — prompting teachers to brainstorm "AI-proof" assessments — and rounds up a set of must-have Chrome extensions: ColorZilla, Image Eye, OneTab, and Screencastify.

Brian highlights Tony Vincent's "Classy Vibing with AI" course and his App Lab, both worth a look for educators interested in hands-on AI exploration. The duo also spotlights TeacherHive as a useful resource.

On the vibe coding front, Ryan shows off his game show-themed creations — a Bathroom Queue manager, Wheel of Fortune, and a Jeopardy question generator — all built and hosted on Neocities. Brian shares his own Vibe Coding Generator and the PLAID project.

The episode wraps with what they're currently listening to: Brian is into Project Hail Mary, and Ryan recommends the AI in Education podcast with Dan Bowen and Ray Fleming.

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep166

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Are you ready to stop presenting and start interacting? On Episode 165, we’re looking at tools that might finally make you want to break up with Google Slides. Ryan introduces Genially, a platform that brings the "click factor" to your lessons with pop-ups, escape rooms, and gamification.

Then, we get into the "Vibe." Vibe Coding is here, and it means you (and your students) can build apps without knowing a lick of Python—just by describing the vibe you want.

We also cover:

• Eric Curts’ guide to AI Graphic Novels.
• A mysterious but essential segment on "Making Copies."
• An AI Sticker Box for instant creativity.
• Ryan’s take on Nexus and Brian’s review of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.

Grab a mocha with extra whip (it is National Whipped Cream Day, after all) and check this out!

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep165 

In this episode of Check This Out, hosts Ryan O’Donnell and Brian Briggs are back in the studio with another round of fun discoveries, thoughtful discussions, and resources for educators.

Join us on Episode 164 as we explore 3D printing with the Bambu Lab, check out new AI tools like Nano Banana and Gemini Storybook, and share podcast recommendations from inspiring educators. We also talk about how Brisk can transform classroom content into podcasts, making history lessons come alive. And of course, we raise a mug to National Coffee Day—because teaching, creating, and podcasting all run a little smoother with caffeine.

As always, we highlight what caught our attention in tech, teaching, and creativity, all the things that make us want to say, “You’ve got to Check This Out!”

 Show Notes: checkthisout.live/CTO164

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Episode 163 for July 28, 2025

Titled - Links in the bio

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep163

Join hosts Ryan O'Donnell and Brian Briggs as they dive back into the world of educational technology with humor and insight. In this episode, they explore the latest trends from ISTE, share personal anecdotes about AI in the classroom, and discuss creative ways to engage students through games. Whether you're an educator or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways and a good dose of laughter. Tune in for a fun and informative ride!

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Episode 162 for February 18th, 2025

Titled - Let’s Be Creative with A.I.

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep162 

This episode discusses getting back into podcasting for 2025. It also covers the history of A.I. tools and a new A.I. tool called Whisk. The episode also touches on other A.I. tools, a recipe creator, a new piece of hardware, and much more.

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Episode 161 for December 19th, 2024

Titled - The Holiday Special

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep161notes 

In this episode of Check This Out, we’re joined by some of our favorite friends—Jen Giffen, Tom Covington, and Brent Warner—for a special holiday celebration! Together, we’ll share some great things to check out, highlight our favorite tech gifts, and reminisce about nostalgic finds and festive traditions.

So grab a cozy drink, settle in, and enjoy this fun-filled episode as we bring a little tech and a lot of cheer to your holiday season!”

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Episode 160 for November 26th, 2024

Titled - S.D.H.S.F.R.

Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ctoep160 

Join us on Episode 160 as we dive into the latest edtech trends, explore the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and share practical tips for navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape. We'll also discuss the challenges of maintaining student focus, the decline of Chegg, and the rise of new social media platforms. Plus, we have some great podcast recommendations and resources to check out. 

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Episode 159 for May 6th, 2024

Titled - Some New Things From Some Old Guys

Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ep159cto

In this episode, we discuss the Spring CUE Recap and talk about AI—shocker! Plus, we discuss some AI tools and things to listen to, some future conferences, a PBL podcast, and much, much more…

Items to Check Out:

• Fullerton’s  Whodunnit Progressive Professional Development on AI Using AI
• Brisk
• Quizizz AI Features
• Suno
• Neptune Navigate

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Episode 158 for Feb 26th, 2024

Titled - Prepping for Spring CUE

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Spring CUE conference with Christine Feenstra. Plus, Brian and I brainstorm ideas for our game night at CUE that YOU can be a part of! Plus, a fun video game system, an audio video solution for your classroom, and much more.... 

*** Exclusive announcement about the Fall CUE Conference 2024 heard here first!***

Items to Check Out:

• Nex Playground
• Artome

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Episode 157 for December 18th

Titled - Back in the Saddle?

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/cto157

In this episode, we talk AI!!!!! and even more AI 

Plus, we have a new segment idea that we need your input on... 

Items to Check Out:

• https://bit.ly/cool-tools-23
• My Induction Workshop
• EduCopilot
• MagicSchoolAI
• DiffIT
• Canva 
• Curipod
• Polite post
• Crocker Art Museum AI am I?
• Plaud
• Microsoft Designer
• O’D Characters

Future Episodes mentioned… Bard Gemini Pro

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Episode 156 for July 10th

Titled - Brent’s Blueblocker Bonus Episode

In this episode, we talk with a special guest, The Brent Warner, and his future adventure. Plus, games to play, some extensions to download, and a few things to listen to or stream (especially for Brent on his journey).

Brent Warner

Higher Ed Tech Podcast

The DIESOL Podcast

Items to Check Out:

• Eleven Labs Voice AI
• Curipod
• Adobe Firefly
• Adobe Scanner app
• The Gameshow Guy Twitter YouTube TPT Instagram
• Battleship Game
• E-Comments
• Canopy Directory
• Slides GPT
• Mote
• Flippity
• Snipd
• Flippity Board Game
• Twitter Blue Blocker Extension
• Original Blublockers

What to Listen to or stream:

Trailblazer Podcast

Mythos: (Ancient Greek Mythology Book for Adults, Modern Telling of Classical Greek Myths Book) (Stephen Fry's Greek Myths 1)

FX’s The Bear

Future Episodes mentioned… revisit Adobe vs. Canva and Threads vs. Bluesky as a Twitter alternative.

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Episode 154 for Feb 6th

Titled - ChatGPT 2.0: The Return of the Bot King 

In this episode, we revisit ChatGPT and AI again. Plus… that's it, just AI. Also, an AI copilot for lesson planning, an AI Search engine, and much much more... 

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/cto154notes 

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Episode 153 for Jan 17th

Titled: A.I… Yep 

In this episode we talk about some AI that is going around the EDU sphere. Plus some note taking tools, and Adobe’s own podcasting platform. And a free suite of tools, some music making fun and much much more…. 

Show Notes: bit.ly/ctoep153 

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Episode 152 for Oct 31st

Episode 152 - All Hallow’s Eve

In this episode we talk about our take on the recent Fall 2022 CUE conference. Plus an Augmented Reality reading experience, and little Ted Lasso. Canva magic shortcuts, revisit a podcast tool and the mysterious organization of the Pentaverate.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/152cto

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Episode 151 for Sept 24th

Titled: Was Live from NS CUE Tech Flight

This was a live recording from NorthState CUE’s Tech Flight Event. Was an amazing event with friends from North State CUE. Our guests included Kate from Play Piper, Lisa Butler, and Jason Williams.

Enjoy!

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Episode 149 for Aug 22, 2022

Titled: The Start of Something New

This is an exciting episode Eric Guise and Nick Johnson of the Got Tech Ed Podcast. We discussed items that we are going to try this upcoming school year. We all also shared some cool tools, tips, and items you should all check out. I may just be ordering a mouse pad soon!

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/ctoep149 

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Episode 149 for Jul 19, 2022

Titled: Summertime Sweat

In this episode we talk about our summertime adventures and work projects. A new Ryan O’D review game, some map fun, a tab resizer and culture to make us smarter.

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/ctoep149 

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Episode 148 for Jun 18, 2022

Titled: S.S.R.

In this episode we talk about the trials and tribulation of teaching summer school and trying “new” things. Helpful Google Slides extension how to plan your next year’s curriculum this summer ! And a hand drawn illustration gallery, podcasting tool and much more!

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/cto148notes

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Episode 147 for Apr 23, 2022

Titled: Smackdown: Adobe Creative Cloud Express vs Canva

In this episode we talk about Adobe Creative Cloud Express and Canva. 

That’s right we are having a good ole fashioned smackdown debate! 

And some updates to iMovie, and much more!

Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/ep147cto 

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Episode #146 for March 28, 2022

Title: XanaCUE

In this episode we talk about Our CUE Conference Recap in Palm Springs. Re-finding our purpose and some sites to check out, people to check out and some fun stories.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoep146 

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Episode #145 for March 7, 2022

Title: Healing for the #CUEmmunity

On this episode we talk about what we're looking forward to with the upcoming CUE Conference Palm Springs. We talk about our new streaming setup. And we share a whole lot of stuff that we've been holding back for weeks.

Special thanks to Tom Covington for filling in for Ryan on this episode. Make sure you share with Tom on his twitter post: Hey #WeareCUE #SpringCUE is coming! 9 days until we get to learn in person again! If you are going, what are you most excited about?

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoep145

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Episode #144 for Dec. 30, 2021

Title: Some Of Our Favs For 2021

We had the privilege to talk and share with our friends about our favorites for the year 2021. We broke them down into categories for this long episode, we almost stretched this recording into 2022.

Thanks to:

Tom Covington

Brent Warner

Jenn Giffen

Michael Jephcott

Our Favorites:

• Brent’s
• Brian’s
• Jenn’s
• Mike’s
• Ryan’s
• Tom’s

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Episode #143 for Nov. 6, 2021

Title: ​​Sho’Nuff

In this episode we talk about subscriptions you are willing to pay for. Holiday Ed Tech Advent Calendar and some mind blowing Google Slides updates. And, an upcoming game night that you are invited to and much much more...

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Episode #142 for Nov. 1, 2021

Title : “Making YOU Relevant Again”

In this episode we talk about things are starting to open up a bit like conferences and football games. Plus, Canva, Fonts, a cool new vlog camera, plus we have a secret word

And, the ipad mini, fun phone game, create with chrome stuff and much much more… #podcastedu #CreateWithChrome

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ep142notes

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Episode #140 for Sept. 20, 2021

Title : “Are We Back?”

In this episode we talk about What we have been upto while we were out for a moment of time. We also talk about stuff and more stuff. Also mention about the return of the mini, and edtech test drive and much, much more. #podcastedu 

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoep141

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Episode #140 for June 7th, 2021

Title : “It’s Over”

In this episode we talk about some of the positives and negatives from the past covid school year. Plus, Fonts, snap chat and project based learning. And Some Jamboard templates, a shark tracker, a snazzy webcam and much much more...  #podcastedu

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep140

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Episode #139 for March 14th, 2021

Title : “That's Life”

In this episode we talk about what is happening with us in the real world. We share some of this and some of that. We listen to a few things. But mainly we hung out for some good needed conversations.

Oh, and here are some notes: http://bit.ly/ep139cto

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Episode #138 for January 24th, 2021

Title : “We Ain't Got Time for That”

In this episode we talk about why we haven't been recording in awhile. And BIG CLOCKS, animated gifs, Plus some killer ideas on how to use Google Lens! Plus some Great shows to watch and podcasts to listen to.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep138

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Episode #137 for December 21st, 2020

Title: “Digital Detox”

In this episode we talk about Some ideas to unwind over the holiday break to detox for the digital world. And the Rams choked! Plus some shows to watch over the break and an example of a new green screen and much much more.

Sites we cover:

• DeckToys
• Recordcast
• FrameVR
• CrowdParty
• Challonge
• Luminar AI
• Bundled Notes
• Google Tour Builder Shutting Down
• Killedbygoogle.com
• Google Photos
• Google Nest Wifi
• Android TV

Hardware we cover:

• Elgato Stream Deck
• PrinCube

What are your thoughts on Jamboard? Share your thoughts on this padlet : https://padlet.com/bbriggs/ch7n1ubq1qmvydci

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoep137

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Episode #136 for November 9th, 2020

Title: “World Kindness Day”

In this episode we talk about World Kindness Day on Nov 13th. And as always we have to have few check this out tech moments that you may well, want to check out. Plus podcasts and books about kindness and much much more….

What are you going to do or what have you done to inspire kindness? Please share your inspiration.

Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/c644a414

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/CTO136

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Episode #135 for October 19th, 2020

Title: “Fantasy Draft of EdTech Tools”

In this episode we talk with Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson and do a fantasy draft of edtech tools.Have some good discussions with great friends about each of the tools.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep133

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Episode #134 for September 27th, 2020

Title: “What’s Worked and What Hasn’t”

In this episode we discuss life back in the hybrid classroom. And with that, what’s been working and what’s NOT. Plus some deep fake fun?, a new virtual presentation tool, and much much more.

Show Notes:  http://bit.ly/ep134cto

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Episode #133 for August 24th, 2020

Title: “What Color Is Your Hybrid?”

In this episode discuss how we are dealing with what education dealt us today. Also a countdown of ideas for Distance Learning, Plus more and many more resources for distance learning.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep133

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Episode #132 for July 24th, 2020

Title: “Midsummer Malaise!”

In this episode we talk...

• Our summer schedules as we engage distance learners.

• Also Google Slides, HyperDocs & digitizing those old video tapes of yours,

• Plus, Some chrome extensions, a pintresty thing and much much more...

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoep132

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Episode #131 for June 19th, 2020

Title: “Summer Lovin’, Summer Learnin’!”

In this episode we talk...

• Some of the items we will be partaking this summer!

• Also some PowerPoint talk and a gem of a YouTube channel you should check out

• Plus, offerings for PD in your PJ’s, Future updates to google meet and much much more...

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoEP131

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Jennifer and Sam Kloczko

Jessica and Sean Williams

Christina and John Eick

Rhonda and Jon Corippo

Have fun and enjoy checking this out!

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Episode #129 for May 17th, 2020

Title: “Wrap it up”

In this episode we talk...

• Some ideas how to wrap up this wacky school year by making end of the year videos.

• Also lets talk copyright and music, plus ways to organize your tabs and extensions in Chrome

• Plus, games to play virtually with friends, virtual bitmoji classroom and much much more...

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/ctoep130

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Episode #129 for May 1, 2020

Title: “The Kids Are Talking”

In this episode we talk...

• A survey we shared out about distance learning from the students’ point of views.

• Plus PE Challenges from home and some DIY projects

• Summer programs at the KCI, Online Whiteboards and the Beastie Boysssssss

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/cto129ep

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Thank You to:

• Ed Campos Jr (Ed Campos Jr.)
• Jen Giffen (@virtualgiff)
• Andy Losik (@mrlosik)
• Cristina Bustamante (@Cbustamante2222)
• Karly Moura (@KarlyMoura)

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Episode #128 for March 23rd, 2020

Title: “Connecting During The Crisis”

In this episode we talk...

• What’s working these days while staying connected during this crisis.

• Plus who are you using for your video conference and I need to buy a gaming system!

• And, Chrome extensions for MEET, escaping reality with VR games and much much more...

Show Notes: bit.ly/ctoep128 Wakelet

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Episode #128 for March 23rd, 2020

Title: “Check this Shukes DIESOL TOSA’s Giff Out”

In this episode we talked...

• About how we are dealing with the current situation in the world

• And some of your favorites from the different porcast… A Bad Dad Joke, Manic Minute, MixTape questions and Fun Finds.

Such a fun collaboration between The DIESOL Podcast, Check This Out, Shukes and Giff and TOSA’s Talking Tech.

Here is where you can find their podcasts if you do not listen and follow them already:

The Diesol Podcast - The DIESOL Podcast covers EdTech in the field of English as a Second or Other Language. The show helps teachers consider best practices for their English Learning students and how to integrate technology into the classroom to help students where they are.

Shukes and Giff - Shukes and Giff The Podcast is a weekly podcast by Canadian educators Kim Pollishuke (@KimPollishuke) and Jen Giffen (@VirtualGiff). The podcast aims to share EdTech treasures with the audience in hopes of creating an AHA moment and encouraging listeners to take those AHAs and give it a go.

TOSAs Talking Tech - Two teachers talking about Technology Integration, giving ideas, troubleshooting, talking about SAMR and why we need tech in classrooms. This was a great way to get PD out to our teachers and we thought we should share it with everyone. Here it is.

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Music: https://www.bensound.com

• About CTE and Career and College Readiness
• Plus, google assistant now can read web pages and flying some drones
• And Extensions, free online resources, a fun site to remove backgrounds from videos and much much more...

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Episode #126 for February 17th, 2020

Title: “What’s In A Brand?”

In this episode we ...

• About branding your schools and the stories you tell.

• And Google slides ideas and a really cool AR idea

• Plus Resources for literature, Podcasts for early learners, and much much more...

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ep126cto Waklet collection: https://wke.lt/w/s/luIFx

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Episode #125 for February 9th, 2020

Title: “Live from CAPCON2020”

In this episode we ...

• Talk with Gina Ripley, Ed Campos Jr. and Nicole Beardsley… LIVE

• Fliphunts, Saturday Teachers, Vision Boards

• Pie Charts of passion, a little know Swedish rock band, and much much more…

Show Notes: none and unscripted Waklet collection: https://wke.lt/w/s/luIFx

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• Have our first talk about the ISTE Conference.
• Plus lot of video tools, plus my dream of a one charger world
• Adobe Character Animator, Dolly Parton Challenge, photo editors and much much more…

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Episode #123 for January 1st, 2020

Title: “That’s a Wrap 2019”

In this episode we talk about…

• About wrapping up 2019 and some ed tech debachles from the last decade.

• Fun techie family games you can check out

• Screencastify, Pictionary Air and much much more!

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ep123cto

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Episode #122 for December 12th, 2019

Title: “Tis The Season”

In this episode we talk about…

• A Create with Chrome calendar.

• Updates in the Ed Tech world and do you want to present at Fall CUE next year

• A wacky printer, some 2019 award winning apps to try and much much more...

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ep122cto

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Episode #121 for November 25th, 2019

Title: “Shaped By Songs”

In this episode we talk…

We started the episode discussing sharing gratitude being the Thanksgiving season then spent a lot of time on 5 albums that shaped us individually.

Plus, Dotstorming, Podcast walkabout, and albums that shaped who we are

New Google earth creating and stories, discussion card games and much much more.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep121

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Episode #120 for November 7th, 2019

Title: “Relationships”

In this episode we talk…

• Building and fostering Relationships with students and adults.

• Plus map tools and my favorite Poly line tool

• Adobe’s new photoshop camera app, a nifty mobile audio editor And what and much much more...

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ep120cto

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Episode #119 for October 17th, 2019

Title: “Hidden Agendas”

In this episode we talk…

• Posting agendas and daily objectives on the board.
• Casting your chromebooks, and Tweeting from your school accounts
• And what to do with that old android phone you have, a makeshift security camera, a music maker from Wolfram and much much more...

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep119

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Episode #118 for September 28, 2019

Title: “Introducing Tilt 6”

In this episode we talk…

• Is digital citizenship like teaching Family life?

• Also have you looked at your school’s website recently?

• Revisiting another screencasting tool, a fun photos site, a new boy band, Audience Connect, and much much more...

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ep118notes

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Episode #117 for September 16th, 2019

Title: “ Finding Your Groove”

In this episode we talk about...

• Getting back into the groove of daily routines.

• Ideas for writing prompts, and making your own screencasts

• Photo collections, A SAMR Matrix, innovative games, and much much more.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep117

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Episode #116 for July 1st, 2019

Title: “Sock It & Croc It”

In this episode we talk…

• about why we’ve been gone so long.
• Plus, first day activities, and managing your out of control email
• Some Googley stuff, a homework helper app and much much more...

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep116

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Title: “ISTE/NOTatISTE”

In this episode we talk about…

• Going to ISTE
• And NOT attending ISTE, plus drones, Google expeditions and more
• Also, EquityEDU, an online music maker and Google Slides templates.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ep115cto Or   Wakelet

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• About our summer extravaganzas a stuff.

• Big updates at ISTE,

• And photo fun, transcribing notes, and wizards unite!

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast!

Episode #113 for May 23rd, 2019

Title: “Gettin’ Around”

In this episode…

• We are taking a deep dive into instructional rounds and the Maker Faire
• A throwable microphone, plus Twitter and Google Updates
• A social Podcasting app, Gzass!, Random Student selector, and much much more

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Episode #112 for May 5th, 2019

Title: “Empowering Others”

In this episode…

• About empowering others during trainings and workshops

• Also some updates in the Ed Tech world and digital breakouts for your staff ,

• Plus...Creative commons make-over, finally trying tall tweet and much much more

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast!

Episode #111 for April 20th, 2019

Title: “Spring Cleaning”

In this episode…

• Staying Organized.
• Also, a homework productivity app and some interesting updates of tools many of us use.
• Plus, videos for class, storybook creator and are you being Phished?

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• Getting happy during irritable times.
• iPad video editing & who just made it into The Google Graveyard
• Audio in Google Slides,Hipster Google stuff from Eric Curts and some Harry Potter Magic!

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Episode #109 for March 20th, 2019

Title: “Reflecting on #CUE19”

In this episode…

• We cover our CUE 19 recap.

• HP Reveal & Stickers, Stickers, Stickers!

• Plus, update to expeditions on ios, Friendmoji recommendation, local PD opportunities and much much more...

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Episode #108 for March 10th, 2019

Title: “Rainbow CUE-Nection”

In this episode…

• It’s our CUE 19 primer.

• Plus a talk about AI, twitter for newbies and straight talking from Gerry Brooks

• Also font pairings for google slide, a story telling app and much more…

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Episode #106 for March 3rd, 2019

Title: “One Oh Seven”

In this episode…

• In this episode we talk about… A study about smartphones in the classroom.

• Plus we’ll talk about resources from common sense media and the struggles of social media

• Also, a linky chrome extension, an android video editor, font art and much much more...

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep107 Or Wakelet

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• #PodcastEDU
• One of my favorite iPad apps and a new game to try out
• Plus a 360 camera, Merge cube Social Emotional app, and much much more...

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Episode #105 for February 10, 2019

Title: “Remember to Smile”

In this episode…

• The power of positivity.

• Plus upcoming PD opportunities and school communication ideas

• And A few items to share since it’s been a while in a rapid style format.

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Episode #104 for January 20, 2019

Title: “Creating With Chromebooks”

In this episode…

• We talk with Andy Losik about creating with chromebooks.

• Getting our students to play, and Google Drawing update

• Programs to use while creating with chromebooks, and an exciting announcement about a workshop taking place at the Krause Center of Innovation.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep104

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Episode #103 for January 13, 2019

Title: “Gay Krause of KCI”

In this episode we …

• We had a conversation with the founder of the Krause Center of Innovation!

• Also, it’s the Laverne & Shirley to Happy days, The Frazier to Cheers. That’s right, we’ve got ourselves a spin off to Check This Out!

• And all this starts off… right now!

For more informations about the Krause Center of Innovation, visit: https://krauseinnovationcenter.org/

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Episode #102 for December 31st, 2018

Title: “A Look Back on 2018”

In this episode we …

• Were inspired by President Obama’s facebook post about looking back over the past year.

• Plus Winter Break ideas, backgrounds removers and an emails from George Lucas

• Brawl Stars, anti-mail tracking and much much more...

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep102 (There is alot to check out!)

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Episode #101 for December 13th, 2018

Title: “The Spirit of Giving”

In this episode we talk about the season and spirit of giving.

• Plus Google Slides tips, advents calendars and a little about Morgan Freeman,

• And end of the year lists, YouTube Controversy and the return of the Santa Tracker.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ctoep101 (There is alot to check out!)

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