Top 3 Classroom Tech Tools for Middle & High School Teachers E286

About this episode

Dr. Jenna Copper shares her top three classroom technology tools for middle and high school teachers to enhance student engagement and collaboration.

Guest host Dr. Jenna Copper, an Assistant Professor of Education at Slippery Rock University and a former high school English teacher, shares her top three classroom technology tools that every middle and high school teacher should know: Padlet, Canva, and Gimkit. Whether you're teaching in person, in a hybrid setting, or online, these tools are ideal for enhancing student engagement, creativity, and collaboration. Learn how to use Padlet for interactive discussions, Canva for eye-catching classroom visuals, and Gimkit to gamify review sessions in a fun way. Perfect for: Secondary educators Instructional technology coaches Teachers looking for easy-to-use EdTech tools Anyone wanting to increase student voice and interaction Additionally, Dr. Copper shares practical classroom tips, creative ideas, and strategies to make these tools work for you regardless of your tech comfort level. Follow Dr. Jenna Copper on Instagram and TikTok @DrJennaCopper for daily teaching strategies and EdTech inspiration. Show notes can be found here: www.sfecich.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Want to keep the conversation going beyond the blog? I’d love to connect with you! Whether you're a…

People in this episode

Host: Sam Fecich

Guest: Dr Jenna Copper

Topics covered

• classroom technology
• student engagement
• EdTech tools
• teaching strategies

Keywords

• Padlet
• Canva
• Gimkit
• hybrid teaching
• online teaching

Mentioned in this episode

Products: E286, Padlet, Canva, Gimkit

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