Tech Tools for Teachers
Episodes
Chalkie AI for Fast, Teacher-Friendly Lessons
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 231 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we explore Chalkie AI, a teacher-focused AI tool that helps create single lessons, lesson serie...
Three Free Tools to Help Students Practice for Testing Season
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 230 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we talk about three free resources to help students prepare for testing season. Shanna shares h...
March Book Madness (Plus a Big Announcement)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 229, we share a big announcement: the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast will pause after Episode 235 at the end of this school year.Then we d...
Going for Gold with Olympic Learning
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympics are here — and our middle schoolers are ALL IN. 🥇In this episode, we’re sharing two free, student-friendly websites that make it e...
Creative Brain Breaks for Cold Days
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we’re tackling indoor recess and cold-weather creativity with two easy, no-friction tools.Tools Fe...
National Geographic Kids
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we’re taking a fresh look at National Geographic Kids and all the updates that make it an even bet...
Starting 2026 Coding!
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off 2026 with two coding resources inspired by winter-break. This week, we feature Coddy.tech, a goal-based coding platform where studen...
Google Vids: Fast, Polished Videos for Student Projects
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 224, Shanna highlights Google Vids, a video creation tool inside Google Workspace that makes it easy for students and teachers to create po...
Creative Classroom Time-Savers with HelloKids.com
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 223 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna shares HelloKids.com, a free site full of creative classroom-friendly activities—step-...
Quick, Kid-Friendly Research with Ducksters
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 222 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna revisits Ducksters, a kid-friendly research site that’s perfect for elementary and mid...
Exploring Science
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 221, Shanna spotlights two free science gems you can use across grade levels. Science News Explores offers up-to-date articles with audio, ...
Civic Learning Made Easy
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 220, Shanna shares two of her favorite civics education resources: iCivics.org, which offers free lessons, games, and simulations abou...
Measure Up! Fun Tools for Teaching Measurement
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 219, we explore fun and free tools to help students practice and understand measurement. Try RulerGame.netfor ruler and temperature ga...
Fun Poetry Resources for Your Classroom
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 218, we highlight two great poetry resources for teachers. Explore ShelSilverstein.com for videos, activities, and lesson ideas tied t...
Pixar in a Box
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 217, we dive into Pixar in a Box, a free collaboration between Pixar and Khan Academy that blends storytelling, math, computer science...
Beans, Rice, and Learning Twice
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 216, we highlight two fun content review sites that also support charitable causes. Students can practice math, vocabulary, science, and mo...
Working Smarter with Khanmigo
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 215, we dig into Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s free AI toolkit for teachers. Generate lesson hooks, chunk texts, build quizzes, write new...
Hide & Seek World: Geography & Problem Solving
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 214, we explore Hide & Seek World, a fun, interactive geography tool. Students use context clues and detailed visuals to identify globa...
Brain Breaks and Mindfulness Tools for the End of the School Year
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 213 introduces fun and mindful brain break tools perfect for end-of-year restlessness. Discover Pixel Thoughts for quick mindfulness, Patatap ...
Fun and Easy Educational Activities with Digipuzzle
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 212, we're diving into Digipuzzle.net, a fantastic platform featuring educational games and puzzles for elementary and middle school studen...
Science Resources & Innovation Opportunities for Your Classroom
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 211, we dive into Science News Explores, a comprehensive resource packed with student-friendly science articles, engaging experiments, and ...
Google's Talking Tours
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 210 features Google Arts & Culture's Talking Tours, a captivating virtual platform perfect for exploring global destinations. Learn how to...
Interactive History Lessons with Mission US
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 209 is here, and we're exploring Mission US, a dynamic platform where students interactively experience significant moments from American hist...
Baamboozle & Beyond!
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're boosting classroom energy with the game-based platforms Baamboozle and Blooket! Discover how Baamboozle's teacher-created games...
SchoolAI.com: Great Time Saving Tool!
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Tech Tools for Teachers podcast (Episode 207), we're shining the spotlight on SchoolAI.com, a helpful AI platform that's quickly becoming...
Gamma.app Presentations!
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Everyone! On this week's Tech Tools for Teachers podcast (Episode 206), we chat about a helpful, timesaving tool, Gamma.app! This AI-powered plat...
NCES Kids' Zone - Making Math Fun & Accessible
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're exploring an amazing (and free!) math resource that's helpful for students, teachers, and families engage with math! The Nat...
Educational One Pagers for Professional Development
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a fresh way to boost your teaching toolkit? In mini Episode 204 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we're highlighting a quick set of ...
Typing Time
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Tech Tools for Teachers, I’m sharing two fantastic resources for improving typing skills: How-to-Type.com and Keybr.com! These simple y...
Designing Dream Parks! 🎡
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dive into the exciting world of amusement parks, showcasing two innovative websites that can be utilized for educational purposes in the...
Making Language Learning Accessible with Colorin Colorado
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shanna and Fuzz explore the invaluable resources available on Colorin Colorado, a website dedicated to supporting English learners in the c...
EPISODE 200! Tech Tools for Teachers Celebrates a Milestone! 🎉
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible journey it's been! We are so excited to celebrate our 200th episode of Tech Tools for Teachers by taking a nostalgic trip back to w...
Elfster Makes Holiday Gifting Fun and Easy!
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Fuzz dive into the fun and easy world of gift exchanges with a tool called Elfster. This platform streamlines the process of organizing gif...
Corgi and Hour of Code!
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, educators! Episode 199 has a few fun tools that will help supercharge your classroom toolkit! This week, we are highlighting Corgi! It does have ...
Unlock Your Creativity with Musical Canvas and GenType!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to transform your classroom into a hub of creative expression! In our latest episode of Tech Tools for Teachers, we chat about two fun appli...
Using Perplexity AI to Boost Student Inquiry
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Everyone! Ready to supercharge your students' research skills? Let's talk about Perplexity AI, the research-changing tech tool that is super engag...
Clusive: Elevating Reading Accessibility
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dive into Clusive, an innovative reading tool designed with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in mind. Clusive is an inclus...
Art Made Easy: How Kleki and AutoDraw Can Enhance Student Creativity
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore digital art tools that can enhance creativity and engagement in the classroom, focusing on Kleki and AutoDraw. Kleki is a user-f...
Wild About Learning: The National Wildlife Federation
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the National Wildlife Federation website and discover a wealth of resources that can be seamlessly integrated into your classroom. This episod...
Timeline Magic: 5 Reasons to Love Time Graphics in the Classroom
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time Graphics is a powerful timeline generator that allows students to creatively share their knowledge across various subjects, particularly social s...
U.S. National Park Service
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast Episode 192, we explore a valuable resource for educators across all content areas: the National Park Se...
AI-Powered Quiz Tools
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 191 is here! This week, we're exploring innovative AI tools designed to create quizzes and practice materials quickly and efficiently. Today, ...
Quick Tools for Classroom Management
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast! It's Season 7, Episode 190, and today we're diving into two awesome classroom management tools th...
Ludia - A UDL Superhero
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello EdTech friends. We're back. Season 7. Episode 189. We're kicking off the new season with a tool that my team thought was a game changer during s...
Summer Vibes & Emotional Smarts: Two Cool SEL Tools for Educators
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey awesome educators! Hope you're having a great summer. Ready to ride the wave of social-emotional learning? We've got two fantastic SEL tools to ch...
Three Fun Labs.Google Experiments You'll Want to Use This Summer Break!
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, tech-savvy educators! Are you ready to spice up your summer with a dash of AI-powered fun? In the sizzling season finale of the Tech Tools for Te...
Pest World for Kids
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish you could transport your students into the fascinating world of creepy crawlies? Well, hold on to your antennae because this week's Tech Too...
Avatar Makers & Cartoon Creators
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an imagination explosion in your classroom! This week on the Tech Tools for Teachers podcast, we're diving into the whimsical worlds of ...
Tap Into Typing Fun!
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
3 Websites to Level Up Student KeyboardingIn our digital world, keyboarding is an essential 21st century skill for students. Proper typing technique a...
Boost Learning with AI Tools Popai & Kidgeni
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As teachers, we're always on the lookout for innovative tools to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Two AI-powered platforms,...
The Concord Consortium
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are your students ready to dive into the wonders of science through engaging, interactive activities? Look no further than The Concord Consortium – ...
Bring Stories to Life with These FREE Read Aloud Websites!
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As teachers, we know the power of storytelling in captivating young minds and fostering a love for reading. But let's be honest, finding engaging and ...
Unleash Your Creativity with Labs.Google!
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! We are back from spring break with a super fun episode! Have you heard about the amazing new playground from Google called Google Labs? ...
SimPop Science Simulations
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Science and math teachers, this one is for you! As spring arrives, it's a great time to try out SimPop, an easy to use simulation tool designed specif...
Making Music in the Classroom with Online Sequencer
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to crank some tunes! This week we talk about an awesome music tool! OnlineSequencer.net is an incredible free online tool that allows anyone...
Diffit for Teachers
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers, are you looking for an easy way to differentiate reading materials for your students? Well, we found an awesome tool to make your life a lit...
Sketchpad & Picsart
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Express your inner artist with ease! This week we are thrilled to highlight two EdTech tools that make digital art creation fun, simple, and engaging ...
Fun Farming Tools for Teachers
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for some fun, educational tools to teach kids (and adults!) about agriculture and farming? These two digital offerings are engaging, informati...
Wonderopolis
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As educators, we're always seeking new ways to pique our students' curiosity and inspire their sense of wonder. So this week I am super excited to sha...
Codemoji & Microbit
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liven up your lessons and get your students coding with Codemoji! This fun app lets students learn real programming languages like HTML, CSS, and Java...
Virtual Field Trips with Google Arts & Culture Expeditions
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week there is no need for permission slips! With Google Arts & Culture Expeditions, teachers can take students on exciting virtual field trip...
AhaSlides & Renderforest
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a couple of fresh, engaging ways to present material and have students create their own media. Check out AhaSlides and RenderForest!...
Poetry Games
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we start 2024, consider bringing more poetry into your classroom. Poetrygames.org is a fantastic free resource that makes poetry accessible and fun...
Quick & Creative - Emoji Kitchen & Pop! Yourself
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up 2023 and prepare for a restful winter break, I wanted to leave you with some fun, creative sites you can utilize in your last classes be...
Adobe Firefly & QuillBot (AI in Education, Part 3)
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey educators! Are you ready to spice up your lessons and engage students with a few more cool AI tools? Read on for a quick rundown of two of my curr...
Supporting English Learner (EL) Students
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting English Learner (EL) students requires finding educational websites that engage students while improving language skills. This week we shar...
Search Engines for Students
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The internet can be a wild place, but with the right tools, our students can safely explore their interests and find reliable information. Let's highl...
Let's Draw It!
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a super fun and engaging brain break activity for your students? Look no further than Let's Draw.it! This awesome website and app feature ...
Games That Make Learning Fun
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to add some excitement and engagement to your lessons and choice boards? Get your students practicing with these two paw-some game web...
Elementari: Bringing Stories to Life
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a super cool tech tool for you to check out this week! Elementari is helpful for ELA and computer science teachers alike! This nifty online pl...
AI in Education, Part 2
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a few more new AI tools for your teaching arsenal that will save you time and support student learning! Eduaide and Brisk are two aw...
Experiments with Google for Music & Mindfulness
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As teachers, we're always looking for innovative ways to engage our students across the curriculum. This week, I'm excited to share some fun Google Ch...
Goblin Tools
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey teachers! Looking to add a little magic to your life? Goblin.Tools is here to help! This fantastic set of six AI assistants can help you get organ...
AI in Education, Part 1
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you could use a breather from your workload? Well, this week, we've got your back! We're all about helping you reclaim some precious time...
Exploring Art & History
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to add more engagement and excitement to your classroom this year? Check out these two fantastic tech tools that will have your students hooke...
Canva for Teachers!
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! As we gear up for another exciting school year, it's time to equip ourselves with some fantastic tech tools that will not only make our ...
Engaging Math & English Games by Prodigy
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Summer! We are just checking in this week to share an entertaining tech tool that can be used all summer and school year long! Prodigy is an awe...
Season 5 Finale: Summer Skills Practice
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here and it's time to celebrate all of your hard work and dedication that you have put into the school year! To conclude this season of lear...
3D Home Design Software You Can Use In Your Classroom
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is almost here and we are podcasting outside this week! Today, we're going to explore two amazing online platforms, Planner5D and Home by Me, ...
Connecting the World through Learning with Go Pangea!
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Go Pangea is a super cool website that provides a safe and exciting platform for students to connect with peers around the world, learn about relevant...
Templates and Text Generators
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! The count down to the end of the year has begun and the weather is finally starting to warm up here in Wisconsin. Hur...
Using Edit.org to Create Eye-catching Visuals
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's May (!) and we all know how engagement is key this time of they year. We also know how time-consuming it can be to create visuals and posters to ...
Podcasts for Kids
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's podcast week! Students can benefit from podcasts just like you! This week, we're excited to introduce you to two fantastic podcasts that are spec...
Curipod Quick Chat
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast with your host Shanna Martin. In this episode, we will be discussing a fantastic tool called Curipod th...
Titanic Teaching Tools
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahoy there, teachers! Are you ready to set sail on an exciting journey through history with your students? Then, look no further than the Titanic! One...
Wordplay Wonderland: Fun Learning Tools for Kids
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast! On this week's episode, we're going to have some fun with words. Join us as we explore three easy-to-u...
Code for Life & CodinGame
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to get your code on? Because it's CODING TIME, baby! Woo-hoo! I'm so excited to share some seriously cool coding sites with you today! O...
Designing and Collaborating with Figma and FigJam
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tech Tools for Teachers, the podcast that brings you free tools that you can use in your classroom! This week, we're exploring Figma and Fi...
Successful Argument Writing
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we explore two tech tools that can help students practice their decision-making and argument-writing skills. The first tool is...
Knight Lab's Storyline JS & Timeline JS
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Tools for Teachers, Knight Lab presents two helpful websites for students to share their data in an interactive and visual way...
Thinking Mathematically with NRICH
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we explore the power of mathematical thinking and introduce you to an incredible resource that can be incorporated into any class...
Encyclopedias for Kids
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of Tech Tools for Teachers focuses on two online encyclopedia resources that can help students with their research: DK Find Out! a...
Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Weather
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weather or not you are a Science teacher, the sites we discuss today are great resources for all students! 🌞 This week, we chat about two great wea...
Recess Can Be Fun AND Educational
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's recess time! I am excited to share this week's tool because it is super easy and fun to use in any classroom! RoomRecess.com is a website that of...
Meet the Lab from PBS Wisconsin
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here on the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we love FREE resources. And one free resource for teachers that is in every state is PBS - the Public Bro...
OpenAI's ChatGPT & Dall-E-2 in Schools
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't heard about it already, OpenAI's ChatGPT and Dall-E 2 programs are taking the world by storm. ChatGPT is an AI writing program that wil...
Cloud-based 3D Design with Vectary
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's site will keep your students busy creating and designing for hours! (If you need to keep them busy for a while.) 😉 Vectary is a cloud-b...
Sharing Stories with StoryMap
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're always looking for different way for students to share their knowledge. This week, we found a cool site that does just that! StoryMap is a fun w...
Zorbi & Postlight Reader Chrome Extensions
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who wants to make learning a tiny bit easier? This week we have two Chrome Extensions that help streamline everyday educational tasks! They are quick,...
What Can You Do with Vocaroo?
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Thanksgiving week in the U.S. We have a mini episode for you! Vocaroo is a super simple website for any age student to use! Go to Vocaroom.com, c...