008 – The Low Budget Classroom

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In Episode 8 of the EdTechTV Podcast we discuss Sleep and Productivity and how to integrate tech into the low budget classroom.

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Sleep and Productivity

Sleep is invaluable to us as teachers, but do we know how well we’re sleeping or how much we actually need? Here are some of the resources I talked about in the episode:

Fit Bit:

Jawbone UP:

More about the UP: Wearable Tech and Better Habits for the New Year

Sleep Tracker Apps

Don’t want the wearable tech, you can also do it from your phone if you don’t mind the cellular beams hitting your head all night:

Sleep Cycle (iOS)

Sleep as Android (Android)

The Low Budget Classroom

We share some ways to consider getting tech into your classroom. If you’re able to secure a projector, consider the following resources:

Turn your iPad into a Smartboard (original)

Turn your iPad into a Smartboard with the Apple TV

Turn your Android device into a Smartboard

Reflector 2 (Updated to project both iOS & Android devices through your computer)

Ditch your Document Camera (Use Skitch to capture and annotate life)

Non-Tech Rec

Chest Wide Open by Lyrics Born

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