The Practical Ed Tech Podcast Episode #11 - News & Notes, Q&A, and Reflections on Teaching Computer Science

The Practical Ed Tech Podcast

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News & Notes

• Dark theme for Gmail Android and iOS apps.
  
• Google for Education Transformation Reports now available
  
  • Google’s attempt to show that using G Suite “transforms” education.
    
• Dan Russell’s new book, The Joy of Search hit bookshelves this week.
  
  • https://amzn.to/2lDQ6cl
    
• Speaking of books, I published the 2019-20 edition of the Practical Ed Tech Handbook.
  
  • Get a free copy at Practicaledtech.com/free-handbook/
    
• Microsoft has a new “all about Immersive Reader” center.
  
  • https://education.microsoft.com/courses-and-resources/resources/all-about-immersive-reader
    
• Notion.co has a new tool called Nimble Notes that they call the “anti-Evernote.” Might be worth a try for those who are looking for an Evernote alternative.
  
• With the news of a possible impeachment proceeding in the news, all the YouTubers were out in force with commentary and explanations. My buddy Tom Richey was one of them.
  
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdbDR28U6Zs&pbjreload=10
    
• Open Culture had a great article this week about how bicycles can change lives. Interesting bit about people (including those with children) who have the means to buy cars but choose to use bicycles only.
  
  • http://www.openculture.com/2019/09/how-bicycles-can-revolutionize-our-lives.html
    
• Justin Cahill at Keeping Kids in Motion offers a Halloween-themed fitness program for kids (and adults). You can get the calendar and certificates for free from his site.
  
  • https://keepingkidsinmotion.com/
    
• Clif Mims offered a good overview of coding programs “that work.” Designed for introductory lessons on coding.
  
  • https://clifmims.com/5-coding-programs-that-work/