Just Because We Can, Should We? – EP106

Technology gives us more options than ever, but are we making things more complicated than they need to be? In this episode, Josh sits down again with Scott Webb, Shelly Earls, and Colby Burris to talk about meeting teachers where they are, finding the right balance with technology, and making learning experiences more meaningful for […]

Sometimes learning one thing opens the door to something you never expected. In this episode, Josh sits down with Scott Webb, Shelly Earls, and Colby Burris to talk about what happens when we stop jumping from tool to tool and start exploring what’s possible with what we already have. From mail merge and automation to […]

You’re out for the day, the assignment is posted, and your students know the tool. Everything should be fine—until the sub can’t access the Chromebook cart, students forget their passwords, or the tech just doesn’t cooperate. In this episode, Josh shares a few simple ways to make technology work even when you’re not in the […]

You planned the lesson, tested the tool, and then the students log in—and nothing works. In this episode, Josh talks about what to do when technology doesn’t go according to plan. From giving students time to explore a new tool before the real lesson to knowing when to pivot and have a backup ready, sometimes […]

If you haven’t spent much time exploring Google Classroom lately, it might be worth another look. In this episode, Josh walks through five updates that could actually make a difference in the classroom—from building rubrics and giving feedback with Gemini to Read Along and new ways students can use their own class materials to study. […]

Students are already encountering AI, but are we actually talking with them about how to use it? In this episode, Josh sits down with Colby Burris to talk about moving beyond simply allowing or blocking AI and helping students think about what it gives them. From questioning responses to checking information and knowing when AI […]

One hundred episodes in, there are more tools for teachers than ever—but that doesn’t mean you need to use all of them. In this episode, Josh shares a few tools that continue to stand out because of what teachers and students can actually do with them. From student thinking and feedback to accessibility, AI, and […]

Students can create an incredible video, presentation, or project—but that doesn’t always tell us what they learned. In this episode, Josh explores what happens when we look beyond the finished product and ask students to explain, use, connect, and show their learning. Sometimes one simple question after the project is finished can tell us more […]

The students who raise their hands aren’t always the only ones who know the answer. In this episode, Josh explores how small changes in the way we ask students to respond can give every student a chance to show what they know. Using Wayground presentations, embedded questions, and built-in accommodations, teachers can hear from more […]

Accommodations matter, but delivering them consistently can be difficult in a busy classroom. In this episode, Josh explores how Wayground can make that easier by building supports like read aloud, extended time, translation, and display adjustments directly into the learning experience. Students get the support they need without being singled out, while teachers can spend […]