Welcome to the EdTech Essentials blog, your weekly source for insights, trends, and practical applications of educational technology aimed at enhancing teaching, learning, and research in our academic community.
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As the semester winds down and Fordham University takes a well-earned pause for the holiday, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some of the top takeaways from this spring’s EdTech Essentials blog series. Whether you’ve been following along each week or just catching posts here and there, this recap highlights the tools, tips, and trends that sparked conversation and inspired innovation in teaching and learning.
Here’s a quick look at some of this semester’s most popular topics:
EdTech Essentials: Level Up Learning with Gamification
Game elements like points, badges, and challenges can energize your course design. This post (and our workshop!) explored how to gamify your classroom—no coding required.
EdTech Essentials: Quick Charts Using Google Sheets
Got data? We showed you how to make instant visualizations with just a few clicks in Google Sheets—perfect for sharing insights with students or colleagues.
EdTech Essentials: Speechify for Accessibility
Speechify is now available to the Fordham community! Learn how this tool can convert text to audio, support diverse learning needs, and improve content accessibility.
EdTech Essentials: Panopto vs. Canva vs. Google Vids for Video Creation—Which Should You Use?
With so many video tools out there, it can be hard to know which to use. This comparison post breaks down the strengths and limitations of three popular platforms.
EdTech Essentials: Storytelling with Timelines – Engaging Students Creatively
Digital timelines aren’t just for history classes. See how timeline tools can help students organize, synthesize, and creatively share their learning across disciplines.
EdTech Essentials: Top Five Accessibility Tips
Small changes can make a big impact. These quick accessibility wins—from captions to color contrast—can help make your course content more inclusive for all learners.
EdTech Essentials: Faculty EdTech Bootcamp Wrap-up
From Inbox Zero to multimedia creation, our EdTech Bootcamp sessions helped faculty sharpen skills and explore new tools. This wrap-up post links to key resources and takeaways.
Whether you’re catching up on missed posts or revisiting old favorites, the EdTech Essentials archive is always available to support your teaching journey.
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