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Shanna Martin

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We are starting off 2026 working on some problem solving skills with code! 🎉 Check out Episode 225 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast! We chat about @crunchlabs.bsky.social , Coddytech & @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social #EduSky #edtech #podcast

Start 2026 Coding! - Tech Tools for Teachers

Welcome to 2026 and the 225th episode of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast. It’s also year eight of the show! This week’s inspiration came straight out of our winter break experience: we watched a w...

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January 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Shanna Martin

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Starting off the year acknowledging what I am grateful for everyday. #NewYear #Positivity

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January 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

A little sun after the storm. ❄️

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December 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

Episode 224 is here! All my video creators this one is for you! #edtech #podcast #EduSky #GoogleVids 🎧🎤

Google Vids: Fast, Polished Videos for Student Projects - Tech Tools for Teachers

This week on Episode 224 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we talk about a tool that I don’t talk about often—because Google tools get plenty of attention—but this one has earned a spotlight: Go...

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December 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

We have a few fun quick tools for you! Episode 223 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is here! 🎧🎤 #EduSky #edtech #podcast #PodcastEdu ❄️😊

Creative Classroom Time-Savers - Tech Tools for Teachers

December classroom energy is… a lot. Between holiday projects, shorter attention spans, and those weird pockets of downtime between events, it helps to have a few “plug-and-play” creative options read...

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December 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

Episode 222 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is here! 🎧🎤😀 smartinwi.com/quick-kid-fr... #edtech #EduSky #Podcastedu 🦆 #podcast

Quick, Kid-Friendly Research with Ducksters - Tech Tools for Teachers

Short week in school? Need a solid research site that won’t send your students all over the internet? This week on Episode 222 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, we’re revisiting a longtime favor...

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November 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

It’s science time! Here are a few tools to get you started this week on Episode 221 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast! 🎧🎤 #edtech #podcast #PodcastEdu @exploratorium.bsky.social

Exploring Science - Tech Tools for Teachers

Looking to bring current science into your classroom and give students simple, hands-on ways to explore big ideas? This week we’re highlighting two fantastic, free resources: Science News Explores and...

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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

Episode 219 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is here! How do you measure up?? Check it out! 🎧🎤😊 smartinwi.com/measure-up-f... #edtech #Podcastedu #EduSky #podcast

Measure Up! Fun Tools for Teaching Measurement - Tech Tools for Teachers

Hey teachers! Episode 219 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is all about measurement — a life skill that spans math, science, shop class, and beyond. This week’s tools help students strengthen th...

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October 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

Episode 218 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is here! Check it out! 🎧🎤https://smartinwi.com/fun-poetry-resources-for-your-classroom/ #EduSky #Edtech #Podcast #PodcastEdu

Fun Poetry Resources for Your Classroom - Tech Tools for Teachers

Hey teachers! Episode 218 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is all about poetry. Whether you’re building a unit, looking for new ways to mix things up, or just want to make poetry more engaging f...

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September 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

Episode 217 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is here! 🎧🎤Check it out! smartinwi.com/pixar-in-a-b... #edtech #Podcast #EduSky #pixar

Pixar in a Box - Tech Tools for Teachers

Hey teachers! Episode 217 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast spotlights Pixar in a Box, a collaboration between Pixar and Khan Academy that brings real animation workflows into your classroom, com...

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September 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM

Shanna Martin

@smartinwi.com

Check out Episode #216 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast! 🎧🎤 #EduSky #Podcast #EdTech

Beans, Rice, and Learning Twice - Tech Tools for Teachers

Hi teachers! Episode 216 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is all about fun ways for your students to review content while giving back. This week, we’re highlighting two engaging tools: BeanBeanB...

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September 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Shanna Martin

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Thanks for sharing! 😊

Bryon Carpenter 🦋 @bryoncar.bsky.social · Sep 16

One more thing… Sept 16, 2025

“Beans, Rice and Learning Twice” E216 #TechToolsForTeachers with @smartinwi.com @fuzzmartin.com
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September 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM

Shanna Martin

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Thanks for sharing! 🎧🎤😊

Bryon Carpenter 🦋 @bryoncar.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Last Thing… Sept 2, 2025

“Working Smarter With Khanmigo” E215 Season 8🎉 #TechToolsForTeachers @smartinwi.com @fuzzmartin.com
Congrats on starting your 22nd year!

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