Ditch That Textbook Podcast :: Education, teaching, edtech :: #DitchPod

Ditch That Textbook Podcast :: Education, teaching, edtech :: #DitchPod

Author: Ditch That Textbook Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever feel like your classroom materials are holding you and your students back from more meaningful, engaging learning? That’s the conversation at the heart of the Ditch That Textbook Podcast. Hosts Matt Miller and Karly Moura, from Ditch That Textbook, don’t just talk about theory-they dive into the practical, often messy work of reimagining education. Each episode feels like a planning session with colleagues who get it, focusing on how to leverage technology, spark creativity, and foster innovation in ways that genuinely connect with learners. You’ll hear real classroom stories, straightforward tech tips that won’t make your head spin, and honest discussions about moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. This podcast is built for educators who are tired of the status quo and are looking for actionable ideas to make their teaching more dynamic and less reliant on prescribed resources. It’s about building confidence to try new things and designing experiences that stick with students long after the lesson ends. Tune in for a regular dose of inspiration that you can actually use tomorrow, all centered on the empowering idea that the best learning often happens when you look beyond the book.
Episodes
147: Flipgrid, information literacy and coaching [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:06
I'm at the TCEA conference in Austin, Texas! There's a lot to learn here. In this episode, I share several of my key takeaways from the first day.
146: You CAN do that with Microsoft! with Scott Titmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:07
Many times, when we see the cool things that teachers are doing with Google products, we might assume that the same things can't be done with Microsoft. But that's not necessarily the case! Scott Titmas Share some of his…
145: Offering custom PD with Stacy Saia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:06
teachers love to have choices in their professional development as much as students love to have choices in their learning! In this episode, Stacy Saia shares how her school district is giving teachers choice and how the…
144: Social media-inspired learning without the app [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:31
So many of our students are fascinated with social media. any mention of one of their favorite apps can instantly grab their attention. We can pull elements of social media into our learning activities to engage those st…
143: Real-time classroom translation for free [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:08
In so many schools around the United States and the world, we see a wide variety of native languages. Providing support to students and their families in their own language can pay great dividends in student learning. Th…
142: Brain-based ways to reach diverse students [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:59
Understanding how the brain works and learns can help us teach and our students learn with more power. Understanding that each student's brain doesn't learn the same way is important, too. In Culturally Responsive Teachi…
141: Three phases of learning for the long term [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:42
When we learn how the brain prefers to learn, We can learn smarter instead of harder. I got so much valuable information and insight from the book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zarretta Hammond. in it,…
140: Take the Flipgrid 5 for student accessibility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:40
When students take activities home to do, sometimes they struggle. Sometimes the parents struggle! To add a layer of assistance to your activities, you might try what Nate Ridgway calls the Flipgrid 5. It's an easy way t…
139: Free music/sound effects for class projects [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:36
Lots of students do media projects when they need music or sound effects to make them sound their best. The YouTube Audio Library is a great source of downloadable songs and sounds.
138: 3 things I'm loving about Quizizz now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:30
Quizizz is one of several formative assessment tools that teachers are using all around the world. After loading it up recently, I noticed a few newer features that really impressed me. in this episode, I'll tell you wha…