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
127: 5 ways to start with AR/VR in class [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:55
Have you heard some of the buzz about augmented reality and virtual reality? they are starting to make more and more of a presence in the classroom. During the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit, Jaime Donally shared som…
126: Iorad: quick tutorials and instructions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:53
If you need to create quick tutorials or instructions for students or parents, You definitely need to check out Iorad. This app creates tutorials on the web, not as a video, so the creation process is really fast and it…
125: Part 2: Avoiding the "gotcha" game on tests [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:43
When we only ask students a select few questions on a quiz or a test, it can lead to a game of gotcha. It's almost like we say, gotcha! I figured out what you didn't know! Instead, how can we create assessments that enco…
124: Part 1: Avoiding the "gotcha" game on tests [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:21
When we give traditional quizzes and tests, it's easy to play a game of gotcha with students. By asking only a select few questions, we are penalizing students for what we caught them not knowing. Instead, we could be em…
123: Making memes in class with Google Drawings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:29
Memes have become so commonplace in social media and online. They can be a great learning tool! They can help students find the essence of what they're learning, expressing it with brevity and a bit of humor. Learn how t…
122: Tech Like a PIRATE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:33
Don't just teach a lesson. Create an experience! When I read that line in Dave Burgess's book, Teach Like a Pirate, it changed the way that I would teach. I started thinking about ways to teach that way with technology a…
121: Organize your Google Classroom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:16
Is your Google classroom a mess? Wish it could be more organized? there are a couple simple strategies you can use to take control! Your students will thank you when they can find what they need quickly.
120: What are your big wins? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:32
do you ever stop to think about your big wins? You know, the things that have gone really well over the last day, week, or month? or the last semester? Or your entire career? It's so easy to get wrapped up in our to do l…
119: What kind of culture are you promoting? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:17
in a presentation during the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit, Toney Jackson talked about using rap, poetry, and hip hop in his classes. He encourages his students to have a creative outlet, and he does that purposeful…
118: A network full of podcasts to check out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:52
You may have noticed at the beginning of every episode that I mention that I'm a member of the Education Podcast Network. The EPN is a great resource full of great educational podcasts to check out. there's a huge variet…