Tech It Up a Notch
Episodes
Making Learning Visible with Seesaw
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our discussion on Seesaw we explore how to get started without overwhelm, real examples of how Seesaw can be used across learning areas...
Building Strong Foundations with Seesaw
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of our two part look into Seesaw, we unpack what Seesaw can do, who it is designed for and why it has become such a widely used ...
Planning, Brainstorming and Learning with Digital Whiteboards
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech It Up a Notch, Rach and Claire tackle the gap left behind by Google’s retirement of Jamboard. We explore three practical, fr...
Start Smart: Taming Your Teacher Inbox
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for the new school year with Tech it up a Notch. In this first minisode, Rach and Claire share practical, realistic strategies to help teach...
Start Smart: The Productivity Trifecta - Google Docs, Calendar & Tasks
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This holiday minisode introduces the Productivity Trifecta, a powerful way to streamline your work using Docs, Calendar, and Tasks. If your school use...
Start Smart: Smartwatches for Teachers – Small Tech, Big Support
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this minisode, we explore how smartwatches can act as a quiet, practical assistant in the classroom. From discreet notifications to reminders, alar...
Start Smart: Building a Digital Planner That Fits You
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Getting organised for a new school year looks different for every teacher. In this minisode, we explore how digital planners can support your workflow...
Start Smart: Digital Tools for Easy Classroom Displays
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final minisode in the "Start Smart" series. Here we are chatting about one of the more subjective parts of starting a new school year:...
Creating in the Classroom with Canva
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing on real classroom experience, Rach and Clare explore how Canva can streamline design tasks, reduce time spent policing image use and empower s...
Got a Programming Itch? Scratch It!
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into one of the best known coding tools in Australian classrooms: Scratch. In this conversation we unpack why Scratch continues to be a favourite...
Cross Curriculum Coding with Ozobot
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
.Dive into the wonderfully versatile world of Ozobot, tiny, sensor powered robots that can be colour coded with textas / markers or block coded. Our ...
Design and Creativity with Google Drawings
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we Tech It Up a Notch with Google Drawings, a free, often overlooked tool in Google Workspace that opens up creative possibilities for lear...
Managing Learning with Classroom Screen
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we introduce Classroom Screen, a simple yet powerful tool for managing classroom flow and engagement. We discuss its key features, explore h...
Design and Make with Makedo
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech It Up a Notch, we dive into Makedo, a simple, low-tech tool perfect for design and make projects with cardboard. We explore it...
Boosting Differentiation with Brisk
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech It Up A Notch, we explore Brisk, an AI powered Chrome / Microsoft extension that helps teachers streamline admin tasks and boo...
Driving Learning with Sphero Indi
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat about the Sphero Indi. A fun edtech tool designed for early learners to introduce coding and computational thinking through pl...
Hands On Design Thinking with Makey Makey
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we make connections between Makey Makey and its exciting uses in STEM learning. We chat about the importance of understanding STEM, the pow...
Collaborative Creativity with Google Vids
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech It Up a Notch, we introduce Google Vids, a new(ish) collaborative video editing tool perfect for classroom use. We explore its...
Introducing - Tech It Up a Notch!
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are Clare and Rachael, two Australian teachers with a love for digital learning, creativity, and all things learning. After years of sharing ideas ...