As educators, we're always looking for new and innovative ways to help our students achieve their full potential. At BETT 2023, Google for Education has announced several new tools that will make it easier for us to do just that. Let's take a closer…
The world of web browsers is vast and constantly evolving. With so many options available, it can be challenging to know which one is the best fit for your needs. Instead of basing my list on popularity, I've taken into account numerous factors incl…
Today marks the 9th birthday of the House of #EdTech podcast! Since I launched the podcast in 2014, the show has become a go-to resource for educators looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in education technology. Over …
Today in education, integrating technology into the classroom is so important. Not only does it enhance the learning experience, but it also helps students develop essential skills for the future. Let's explore the key benefits of incorporating tech…
E-sports, or electronic sports, have exploded in popularity over the past few years and have become a legitimate form of competition, with professional leagues and players, sponsorships, and even Olympic recognition. But e-sports can also have a val…
Listening to podcasts is an easy and convenient way for educators to stay informed about the latest education trends and to stay connected to the larger education community. Not only that, but podcasts can also provide educators with inspiration and…
As a teacher, pursuing a doctorate degree can be a tempting option. After all, earning a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education can signify a high level of expertise and can potentially lead to career advancement a…
How to integrate video into your classroom? Teachers can effectively integrate video tools into their lessons by using them to enhance and support their instructional objectives. Here are a few ways teachers can use video tools in the classroom: …
Microsoft Flip is a powerful tool that can be used in the higher education setting to facilitate collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing among students and teachers. When I began teaching at Rutgers University one of the first things I …
Despite what you've seen in the news about Elon Musk being the owner of Twitter and the very present negatives of the platform Twitter can be a valuable tool for educators looking to stay connected with their colleagues, share resources and lesson p…
Creating a successful podcast takes time, effort, and dedication. But with the right approach and a bit of know-how, you can create a podcast that is engaging, informative, and entertaining for your listeners. Here are ten tips for creating a succe…
Disclosure: This post is a sponsored post written by EVERFI. It’s no secret that technology and its innovations have drastically shaped the way we live our daily lives-- from how we self-froth our morning cup of coffee to how we soothe oursel…
I'm excited to announce that The House of #EdTech Podcast has made the shortlist of Learning Ladders’ ‘Best Educational Podcast 2021’ awards. House of #EdTech was shortlisted alongside 47 other podcasts from a long list of o…
Unfortunately, as common as the Chromebook is, it has one big setback: it is not compatible with USB-only printers. This means that, unlike having a Windows machine or a macOS notebook, you can't buy whatever printer you want if you have a Chromeboo…
In January 2017 I published a blog post titled, "Content Ideas For Your Classroom Podcast" and it was the beginning of my evangelical journey to get schools, teachers, and students creating podcasts. We're now two years removed from this original po…
My love of both baseball and education often had me looking for parallels between the two and this isn't hard to do. My latest revelation came when I recently attended two Yankee games within a two-week span. At both games, I had the opportunity to …
In case you haven't noticed, I am quite passionate about podcasts! I enjoy both creating and consuming podcast content and can't imagine my life without either since podcasting became a part of my life in 2014. Over the last three years, I've worke…
The first version of chrisnesi.com was built on Google's free platform, Blogger. In August 2015 I made the move to self-hosted WordPress for my blog and podcast, House of #EdTech. I made the jump for one reason and that reason was plugins. This move…
I have been creating the House of #EdTech podcast since January 2014 and it's always fun to explore and choose the topics I will discuss. The content is what makes the podcast successful. It's not about the mic or software or the website. Content i…
This article is a response to Don Wettrick’s article on Medium, Can Podcasts Change Education? Podcasts can take you and your students anywhere. As a podcaster, I believe everyone has something to say and should experience the joy of creatin…
You inspired your students to record audio and create a podcast. You wanted your students to create engaging content and they have created diverse shows covering interesting topics and they have great podcast segments. Now, what do you do with file…
Is your classroom podcast in need of a refresh? Are you still planning your classroom podcast? You and your students should consider segmenting each episode. Segments give you ways in which you can break up the content, have some fun with your podca…
Poll Everywhere is a great tool for adding engagement to any lesson and presentation. For quite some time users have been able to include Poll Everywhere in traditional Microsoft PowerPoint but Google Slides was a different story. Not anymore. T…