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The House of #EdTech SmackDown is back — and episode 265 delivers the 12th annual celebration of educator-shared tools, ideas, and inspiration. This fan-favorite episode brings together contributions from teachers, coaches, podcasters, and edtech leaders who share what made a real impact in classrooms and schools throughout 2025. From AI-powered writing feedback and study tools to creative multimedia platforms, productivity apps, and wellness tech, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can use right away. #EdTech Thought: Integration Isn’t Seasonal I focused on a common trap in education: waiting for the “right time” to change practice. New semesters, new marking periods, or new years often feel like the natural moment to reset. But great technology integration doesn’t follow a calendar. It happens incrementally, through reflection, experimentation, and iteration, even when the school year feels messy and unfinished. The takeaway is simple but powerful: You don’t need p...

In this special announcement, I give a direct, time-sensitive reminder to you: it’s the final week to submit contributions for the 2025  House of #EdTech SmackDown ! With only two submissions so far, I encourage you to send in your favorite EdTech tips, tools, prompts, and resources from the past year. Participate by sending a voice message through the website or the House of EdTech hotline. Voicemail Website Hotline: 732-903-4869 House of #EdTech is one of the only (if not the only) education podcasts that consistently offers a platform for listener contributions and I celebrate the long-standing community that has grown around more than a decade of episodes. I don't care if you're a longtime or a new listener... join in, revisit past SmackDowns , and help strengthen the connected educator community as the show heads into 2026. Listen to this episode!