The 2026 "Level Up" – 6 Tools to Transform Your Practice - HoET266

The 2026 "Level Up" – 6 Tools to Transform Your Practice - HoET266

From House of #EdTech by Christopher J. Nesi

January 18, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 266

About this episode

This episode discusses essential edtech tools for enhancing student engagement and agency in 2026.

Kicking off 2026, let's cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters: edtech tools that can genuinely move the needle for educators. Rather than chasing trends or shiny new platforms, this episode is about intentional, practical technology use that supports feedback, collaboration, creativity, engagement, organization, and student voice. #EdTech Thought: Shrinking the Engagement Gap The episode tackles the growing disconnect between students’ highly interactive digital lives outside of school and the passive digital experiences they often encounter in classrooms. Chris challenges the idea that more screen time equals more engagement and introduces the 80/20 Producer Strategy: For every 80% of the time students spend consuming information Ensure at least 20% is spent creating something with value beyond the gradebook The core message: Engagement in 2026 isn’t about flashy tools. It’s about student agency. When students create, design, build, and solve real problems, the engagement gap begins to close. Six Tools to Level Up in 2026 #1 Mote — Rethinking Feedback Feedback is essential but time-consuming. Mote allows educators to leave quick voice comments directly inside…

People in this episode

Host: Christopher J. Nesi

Topics covered

  • edtech tools
  • student engagement
  • feedback
  • collaboration
  • creativity
  • student agency

Keywords

  • edtech
  • student engagement
  • Mote
  • FigJam
  • feedback
  • collaboration
  • creativity
  • student voice

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Products: Mote, FigJam

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