Top 3 Classroom Tech Tools for Middle & High School Teachers

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.

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Show notes can be found here: www.sfecich.com/podcast


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