The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast 266: Six Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2026
Jan 4, 2026
Marnie Diem, a lead technology specialist and K–8 coordinator, shares her insights on innovative ed tech tools. They discuss six must-try resources for the upcoming year, including Makers Making Change, an initiative for 3D printing assistive devices, and BandLab, a web-based audio studio ideal for classroom projects. Marnie highlights Brilliant for interactive STEM lessons, Napkin for creating infographics, and Short Answer for gamified writing, alongside RetroReport's engaging documentaries that bridge past and present.
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Guide Shift From PDF To Live Web
- The Teacher's Guide to Tech moved from a static annual PDF to a continuously updated web subscription to stay current.
- This reduces broken links and lets teachers find vetted tools faster than searching the open web.
Check The Update Log First
- Bookmark and use the online Teacher's Guide to Tech for quick, fresh tool discovery.
- Check the update log to see recent additions, removals, and video updates before adopting a tool.
Curation Requires Active Subtraction
- The guide added 40 tools and removed 21 over the year, showing active curation matters as much as additions.
- Some tool pages are paused while awaiting stable updates rather than removed immediately.
