Welcome back to 9 Minutes Enough! In this November episode, hosts Christy Johnson and Brady Dalton explore the theme of gratitude in the world of educational technology. 🦃✨

Join us as we discuss the tech tools we're most thankful for this year, from productivity hacks in Google Workspace to creative lifesavers like Canva. We also share insights from Region 9 staff members on what makes their lives easier and chat about the importance of mindfulness for educators.

In this episode, we cover:

0:00 - Intro: Thanksgiving & Gratitude in EdTech

0:30 - Productivity Hack: Google Group Tabs

1:20 - Organizing the Inbox with Google Tasks

2:00 - Why everyone loves Canva (ft. Melissa Burnheimer)

2:50 - Brainstorming with ChatGPT (ft. Christi Luig)

3:20 - Mindfulness & Sleep Apps: Calm, Headspace, & "Pink Noise"

4:30 - Building Classroom Culture with Padlet

5:00 - Pivoting when technology fails

6:00 - The power of collaboration in Region 9

8:50 - Thanksgiving Food Debates: Pecan Pie vs. Fried Turkey

Featured Tools & Apps:

Google Workspace (Group Tabs, Tasks, Calendar)

Canva

ChatGPT

Calm / Better Sleep / Headspace

Padlet

Question of the Month: What tech tools are YOU thankful for this November? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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