Educational Technology | Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

11Nov 2025 by jmm7574

The Purpose of Classroom Creativity with Ben Forta

2018 CUE Craft Ditch Summit

The Purpose of Classroom CreativityBen Forta Creativity is a valuable skill in the world. How do we encourage it, and what purpose does it serve in the classroom? Adobe's Ben Forta goes big-picture and practical when it comes to creativity.The CUE Craft #DitchSummit is sponsored by Adobe Spark. Use the button below to get Spark for free to create stunning graphics, webpages and videos.Click here to see video book reports by Jesse Buetow's students that Ben mentioned. View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits Go to CUE Craft DitchSummit Home / Go to CUE Inc. / Go to Ditch That Textbook

11Nov 2025 by jmm7574

Sparking Student Creativity and Creation with Video with Claudio Zavala Jr.

2018 Ditch Summit

Sparking Student Creativity and Creation with VideoClaudio Zavala Jr. View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Claudio Twitter: @ClaudioZavalaJr Website: iamclaudius.com Instagram: instagram.com/claudiozavalajr YouTube: youtube.com/iamclaudius Claudio is currently an Instructional Technology Coordinator in the Dallas Fort Worth area of Texas where he helps teachers build capacity to use technology to improve instruction. He is an Adobe Education Leader (AEL), Flipgrid Ambassador, Hoonuit Ambassador, an Alpha Squirrel Certified Edech Expert, Soundtrap Expert, a Google Certified Educator – Level 1, and a SMART Exemplary Educator. Claudio is an Apple enthusiast (the brand not the fruit). He loves watching movies, especially sci-fi. Star Wars anyone? Claudio is a freelance photographer and dabbles in cinematography. He loves spending time outdoors on his mountain bike. He is also an accomplished drummer and percussionist, having recorded 5 albums and is…

11Nov 2025 by jmm7574

Fantastic Learning Activities with Google Drawings with Tony Vincent

2018 Ditch Summit

Fantastic Learning Activities with Google DrawingsTony Vincent View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Tony Twitter: @TonyVincent Website: LearningInHand.com Instagram: Instagram.com/learninginhand Sign up for the next session of Tony’s online class! Classy Graphics Winter 2019 Tony lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa and after 12 years of self-employment, he has returned to classroom teaching for the 2018-2019 school year! He teaches fifth graders at College View Elementary School. Since 1998 Tony has been a pioneer in digital learning, having a classroom website before many classrooms even had internet access. In 2001 he had a one-to-one classroom with Palm Pilots, and in 2005 he started one of the first podcasts from an elementary school. After teaching fifth grade for six years, Tony was his school's technology coach for a couple…

11Nov 2025 by jmm7574

How in the Google Did You Do That? with Eric Curts

2017 Ditch Summit

How in the Google Did You Do That?Eric Curts View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Eric Curts Blog:Control Alt Achieve Twitter: @ericcurts Facebook: EricCurts YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/ericcurts Eric has been in education for 26 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in Canton, Ohio where he oversees G Suite for education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives for school districts in northeast Ohio. Eric is an authorized Google Education Trainer and Innovator, and provides Google training to schools, organizations, and conferences throughout Ohio and across the country. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group at and runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his Google and edtech resources can be found. {tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved |…

11Nov 2025 by jmm7574

Dynamic, Google Powered Learning with Kasey Bell

2018 CUE Craft Ditch Summit

Dynamic, Google-Powered LearningKasey Bell It's not about Google ... it's about the learning, says today's presenter, Kasey Bell. But what does good, solid, Google-infused learning look like? We talk about how to think about it big-picture as well as practical examples you can use right away.The CUE Craft #DitchSummit is sponsored by Adobe Spark. Use the button below to get Spark for free to create stunning graphics, webpages and videos.Get links to all of the resources Kasey shares in this presentation by going to: shakeup.link/ditch18. View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits Go to CUE Craft DitchSummit Home / Go to CUE Inc. / Go to Ditch That Textbook

11Nov 2025 by jmm7574

Chromebook Crash Course: What YOU Need with Matt Miller

2017 Ditch Summit

Chromebook Crash Course:What You NEEDMatt Miller Insert Symbol or Content TemplateView/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Matt Miller Website:DitchThatTextbook.com Books: Ditch That Textbook (tinyurl.com/dttbook) and Ditch That Homework (tinyurl.com/dthbook) Podcast:Google Teacher Tribe Podcast Twitter:@jmattmiller / #DitchBook Facebook:Ditch That Textbook YouTube:Ditch That Textbook channel Matt Miller is an educator, speaker/presenter and blogger. He’s the author of two books: “Ditch That Textbook,” a book about revolutionizing the classroom with innovative teaching, mindsets and curriculum, and “Ditch That Homework,” a book full of strategies to help teachers become less reliant on homework to the point they can ditch it. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Innovator, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and two-time Bammy! Awards nominee.…

11Nov 2025 by jmm7574

Six Practical Ways to Amplify Learning with Technology with Matt Miller

2018 Ditch Summit

Six Practical Ways to Amplify Learning with TechnologyMatt Miller View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Matt Website: DitchThatTextbook.com Books: Ditch That Textbook (tinyurl.com/dttbook) and Ditch That Homework (tinyurl.com/dthbook) Podcast: Google Teacher Tribe Podcast Twitter: @jmattmiller / #DitchBook Facebook: Ditch That Textbook YouTube: Ditch That Textbook channel Matt Miller is an educator, speaker/presenter and blogger. He’s the author of two books: “Ditch That Textbook,” a book about revolutionizing the classroom with innovative teaching, mindsets and curriculum, and “Ditch That Homework,” a book full of strategies to help teachers become less reliant on homework to the point they can ditch it. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Innovator, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and two-time Bammy! Awards nominee. He writes at the…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Strategies to Start Meaningful Blended Learning in Class with Dr. Catlin Tucker

2021 Ditch Summit

Strategies to Start Meaningful Blended Learning in ClassDr. Catlin Tucker View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About Catlin Blog: CatlinTucker.com Books: UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes, Balance With Blended Learning, Blended Learning In Action, Power Up Blended Learning, and Blended Learning In Grades 4-12. Twitter: @Catlin_Tucker Instagram: @CatlinTucker Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Currently, Catlin is working as a blended learning coach, education consultant, and professor in a Masters of Arts in Teaching program. Catlin has published several books on blended learning, including UDL and Blended Learning and Balance with Blended Learning. She is active…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Breaking the Blockbuster Model for Great Techy Learning with Nate Ridgway

2021 Ditch Summit

Breaking the Blockbuster Model for Great Techy LearningNate Ridgway View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About NateWebsite: Teaching from the RidgeBooks: Don't Ditch That Tech and coming soon Breaking the Blockbuster Model: The Future of Teaching & Learning in a Netflix World.Podcast: Make It Til Friday PodcastTwitter: @TeachFromRidgeNate is a tech-loving history teacher in Avon, Indiana and co-author of Don’t Ditch That Tech: Differentiation in a Digital World. He specializes in lesson design and differentiation, and also is licensed in History Ed and Mild Interventions. He was the Indiana Connected Educator of the Year in 2020 and his work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times and Washington Post. He also holds a Master’s Degree in History from the University of Indianapolis. He’s currently working on a new book, Breaking…

11Nov 2025 by jmm7574

Don’t Ditch That Tech: Differentiate Digitally with Nate and Angie Ridgway

2019 Ditch Summit

Don't Ditch That Tech: Differentiate Digitally Nate and Angie Ridgway View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Nate and Angie Website: Teaching from the Ridge Book: Don't Ditch That Tech Podcast: Make It Til Friday Podcast Twitter: @TeachFromRidge Nate Ridgway is a tech-loving history teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. He specializes in lesson design and differentiation, and also is licensed in Special Education Mild Interventions. He's taught in both middle school and high school settings, but currently is enjoying teaching World History & Dual Credit U.S. History. He is currently finishing a Masters degree in History at University of Indianapolis. Angie Ridgway began her career in middle and high school Spanish teaching. She's now working with future secondary teachers and new faculty members at University of Indianapolis. Her passion lies in…