EdTech SmackDown Live!

Outline

EdTech Smackdown, a presentation of tech tools and tips to improve learning (10 Minutes)

(10 Minutes each round) (5 Minutes to vote and recap round)

Round 1 Time Saver Hack
Round 2 The 4 C's (Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking)
Round 3 Tools for Accessibility

In each round, presenters will take the stage to showcase their top EdTech tips and tricks in just 60 seconds! They'll need to be persuasive and captivating, convincing the audience to cast their votes in their favor. A little friendly smack talk is not only allowed, but encouraged! After each round, the excitement builds as the audience vote tally is revealed, showcasing which ideas resonated most.

Closing of the session (5 Minutes)
Reflect on the audience next steps
Recap the winners from each round
Reveal the final winners with the most votes from the competition

Tactics for Engagement:
Games or contests: There will be a friendly competition to reinforce learning and make the presentation more enjoyable.
Visual aids: Presenters will use clear and visually appealing slides with images, videos, and infographics to enhance understanding and engagement.
A playful, energetic atmosphere immediately capturing the attention of the audience.
"Smack talk" will be friendly banter when sharing the different EdTech tools or approaches. This injects personality and humor into the learning, making it more memorable.

Supporting research

Crompton, H. (2023). Evidence of the ISTE Standards for Educators leading to learning gains. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 39(4), 201–219. https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2023.2244089

Edutopia: https://www.edutopia.org/ - Edutopia is a website dedicated to sharing innovative and effective teaching practices, including the use of technology in the classroom.