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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we welcome Steve Fortna, educator and creator of Flippity.net on the program to discuss the recent outcry from educators who recently learned that their favorite edtech tool decided to introduce a paid platform for their application.In this episode, we discuss:How can we help our teachers choose the right edtech for their classroomsThe Advantages of Free vs the Cost of PremiumOn the BudgetOn the TeacherOn the StudentOn the App DeveloperShould App Developers create Free or Premium apps?How do developers of Free Apps or services support their projects/companies?What happens when Free turns to Premium?Should the Educational Community bring out the pitchforks?Should the Educational Community bring out their pocketbooks?Should Tech Coaches be shunned for promoting paid applicationsWhat can you do if your favorite app developer puts up a paywall?Do we pay for a product or let it eventually fail? Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastThe TechEducator Podcast | @TechEdShowVisit the TechEducator Podcast | www.TechEducatorPodcast.comFollow our HostsJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyDr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatueJennifer Judkins | @TeachingForwardRob Pennington | @RobPennington9About our GuestSteve Fortna is a teacher and technology integration specialist at Whitinsville Christian School in Whitinsville, MA. Steve has been teaching for 18 years and is the creator of Flippity.net. @stevefortnaAbout FlippityFlippity.net is a website that allows teachers and students to turn Google Sheets into online tools such as flashcards, random name pickers, progress indicators, Jeopardy-style quiz shows, and more. Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradburyEmail: [email protected] Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemailYouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTubeiTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunesCheck Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCastJoin us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tvNeed a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!