by Shanna Martin
The Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is hosted by Shanna Martin, an instructional and technology coach focused on helping you find and understand free educational technology tools that you can use in your classroom. Free resources are available at https://smartinwi.com (smartinwi.com). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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June 12, 2026
<p>In the final episode of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna and Fuzz reflect on eight seasons, 235 episodes, and how educational technology has changed since the show began in 2019. They discuss the shift from fun classroom websites to online learning, video tools, AI supports, and now a growing need to balance technology with unplugged time, outdoor learning, and hands-on experiences.</p><p>For one final tech tool, Shanna shares <strong>1,000 Hours Outside</strong>, a free resource that encourages families and students to track outdoor time throughout the year. The site offers printable trackers and simple ways to make outside time part of everyday life. Shanna also shares a district-wide outdoor bingo challenge designed to encourage students and families to unplug over the summer.</p><p>The episode also revisits favorite tools from over the years, including Bouncy Balls, Blob Opera, Canva, Google Slides, Trello, Claude, and more. Most importantly, Shanna and Fuzz thank listeners for being part of the podcast and remind everyone that the resources will continue to live on at smartinwi.com.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1,000 Hours Outside</a></li><li><a href="https://bouncyballs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bouncy Balls</a></li><li><a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/blob-opera/AAHWrq360NcGbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blob Opera</a></li><li><a href="https://www.canva.com/education/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canva for Education</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Slides</a></li><li><a href="https://trello.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trello</a></li><li><a href="https://claude.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Claude</a></li></ul><br/><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
June 1, 2026
<p>In Episode 234 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna shares the tools she uses the most in her own classroom and coaching work. After covering hundreds of websites over the years, these are the go-to resources that have become part of her regular teaching routine: Classroomscreen for classroom management, Google Slides for flexible design and student supports, Google Vids for directions and accessibility, Canva for polished classroom and student-created materials, Edutopia for quick professional learning, and Solution Tree resources for instructional support. Fuzz also shares his favorite past tool: Blob Opera.</p><ul><li><a href="https://classroomscreen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Classroomscreen</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Slides</a></li><li><a href="https://workspace.google.com/products/vids/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Vids</a></li><li><a href="https://www.canva.com/education/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canva for Education</a></li><li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edutopia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.solutiontree.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solution Tree</a></li><li><a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/blob-opera/AAHWrq360NcGbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blob Opera</a></li></ul><br/><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
May 18, 2026
<p>In Episode 233 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, Shanna shares two free science resources for the classroom. <strong>LabXchange</strong> offers standards-aligned science simulations, case studies, teaching guides, videos, and virtual labs for high school and upper middle school students. <strong>Little Alchemy 2</strong> gives younger students a fun way to explore combinations, elements, vocabulary, and problem-solving through a simple digital game. Both tools are great for extra practice, missed labs, enrichment, and summer learning.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.labxchange.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LabXchange</a></li><li><a href="https://littlealchemy2.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Little Alchemy 2</a></li></ul><br/><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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The Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is hosted by Shanna Martin, an instructional and technology coach focused on helping you find and understand free educational technology tools that you can use in your classroom. Free resources are available at https://smartinwi.com (smartinwi.com).
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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