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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Written by: Jake Miller
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 The #EduDuctTape Podcast, hosted by Jake Miller, focuses on viewing #edtech as a tool used to meet goals, address learning standards, and solve problems in the classroom, much as duct tape is used as a tool that solves a plethora of problems in our lives. In each episode, Jake sits down with a different inspiring guest to share and discuss some awesome ideas for using tech in the classroom!Jake Miller Educational Opportunities, LLC, 2018 Self-Help Success
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  • EDT Jake on The Inspired Teacher Podcast

    EDT Jake on The Inspired Teacher Podcast
    Jul 25 2025

    What happens when two education nerds talk books, buffaloes, and Brisk? In this special episode, I join Mike Brilla on The Inspired Teacher Podcast to discuss the role of AI in classrooms, building a professional learning community, and the adjacent possible. We get candid about cell phones, feedback, tech integration, and remembering our "why" as educators. Tools we mention include MagicSchool, Diffit, Claude, ChatGPT, and Brisk. You'll laugh, reflect, and leave with ideas you can try tomorrow.

    #EduDuctTape

    This interview was originally aired on The Inspired Teacher by Mike Brilla. It is being re-aired here with his permission.

    You can access the original episode here:

    https://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/show/inspiredteacherpodcast/jake-is-here/

    … and access other episodes of the show here:

    https://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/show/inspiredteacherpodcast/

    0:00:00 INTRO

    0:02:35 The Inspired Teacher Podcast

    0:04:33 Fresh Air at Five Bumper

    0:04:53 Interview

    0:07:07 Who is Jake?

    0:10:11 What is Jake Reading?

    - The Anxious Generation, by John Haidt - https://amzn.to/4o5f2Uv (affiliate link)

    - Marching off the Map, by Tim Elmore - https://amzn.to/4kTSHX6 (affiliate link)

    0:12:35 Reacting to Change in Education

    0:19:06 The Adjacent Possible

    - The Innovator's Mindset, by George Couros - https://amzn.to/3IKgr2s (affiliate link)

    0:22:53 How "Let Them" Impacts Teachers Learning from One Another

    - The Let Them Theory, by Monica Robbins - https://amzn.to/46rVHGI (affiliate link)

    0:25:12 Where is Jake Getting Inspiration & Ideas?

    0:29:38 Talking about AI

    0:36:19 A Final Piece of Advice

    - "Know Your Why" - Michael Jr. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytFB8TrkTo

    - Define Your WHY, by Barbara Bray - https://amzn.to/454T9Ma (affiliate link)
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    41 mins
  • EDT128 Google Gemini for Education

    EDT128 Google Gemini for Education
    Jul 10 2025
    Google announced Gemini for Education. In this episode, I break it all down, from Deep Research and Gemini Canvas to Gems, Gemini Live, and more. I also discuss the difference between the paid and free versions as well as the admin controls and privacy features in it. Plus, in the soapbox moment, I dig into the importance of growth mindset, perseverance, and what we can all learn from the Learning Pit. #EduDuctTape Episode 128 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:31 Today's Soapbox Moment: "Rental Skates, Paintballs, and the Messy Middle" - The Anthropocene Reviewed - https://amzn.to/4eFD309 (Amazon affiliate link) - The Learning Pit - https://www.learningpit.org 0:07:52 EdTech & Edu News Updates 0:08:21 Introducing Gemini for Education - https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/ai/gemini-for-education - https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/gfe_launch_guide_iste2025.pdf 0:09:29 Gemini Live - https://gemini.google/overview/gemini-live/?hl=en 0:11:38 Deep Research - https://gemini.google/overview/deep-research - https://workspace.google.com/blog/ai-and-machine-learning/meet-deep-research-your-new-ai-research-assistant - https://blog.google/products/gemini/deep-research-gemini-2-5-pro-experimental/ - https://blog.google/products/gemini/google-gemini-deep-research/ - https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/15719111 0:15:56 Gemini Canvas - https://gemini.google/overview/canvas/?hl=en 0:18:29 Gemini Gems - https://gemini.google/overview/gems/?hl=en - https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/gems_one_pager_education.pdf - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/07/gems-in-the-side-panel-of-google-workspace-apps.html - https://support.google.com/docs/answer/14206696?hl=en&sjid=18317434446311439557-NA 0:21:55 Gemini for Education Safety and Privacy 0:23:11 Free vs. Pro: What You Get with Gemini for Education - https://gemini.google/subscriptions 0:27:30 Admin Controls in Gemini for Education - https://support.google.com/a/answer/14564320 - https://support.google.com/a/answer/14571493 - https://support.google.com/vault/answer/15695746 Send me your thoughts on Bluesky with #EduDuctTape or at Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape!
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    32 mins
  • EDT Jake on The Conversation Podcast

    EDT Jake on The Conversation Podcast
    Jul 2 2025

    Can AI help teachers do more of what matters most? In this episode, I join Rachel and Christina from The Conversation podcast to explore AI's real impact in schools. We discuss tools like MagicSchool, Diffit, and Brisk, and how they support both students and teachers. We also dive into personalized learning, teacher PD, and the "baby steps" approach to AI adoption. Plus, I share practical insights on balancing tech with humanity in the classroom.

    #EduDuctTape

    This interview was originally aired on The Conversation Podcast by Rachel Daniels, John Hambrick, and Christina Grady-Watts of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. It is being re-aired here with their permission.

    You can access the original episode and other episodes of the show here:

    https://www.escco.org/TheConversationPodcast.aspx

    0:00:00 INTRO

    0:03:24 The Conversation: Beyond the Buzzword: Practical Applications of AI in the Classroom

    0:04:30 Jake's Background

    0:05:52 AI Trends in Education

    0:10:16 What is Personalized Learning?

    0:13:06 The Impact of AI on Personalized Learning

    0:15:57 Teacher PD for AI Usaged

    0:21:04 Where should Educators Start with AI?
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    24 mins
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