…go on a scavenger hunt in your home and collect basic tools and materials to put in your box. Basic tools and materials means just that—BASIC. These are things you…
Educators and the AI Revolution
…has described AI as “the new electricity.” A 2023 Bloomberg article discusses a first-of-its-kind, real-world study into the impacts of AI on business. The study was conducted by researchers at…
#63 – Accelerate Learning With Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning
…Lesson Development UDL provides a framework to help educators create content and materials that work for all learners. When designing a lesson, you need to include instructions, materials, and resources…
Ed Tip: Digital Whiteboards
…to 20 frames, drawing tools, sticky notes, images, shapes, and text tools. This is a simple solution for Google schools that can be used on its own or as a…
#97 – Engage in Creative Coding with Scratch
…“getting unstuck.” Beyond that, slow down, have fun with it, and focus on the sharing and iteration of ideas. Free Conferences: Scratch is offering a free online conference on Thursday,…
#84 – Authentic Demonstration of Student Knowledge: Helping Students Share Their Stories Authentically to Validate Their Voices
…class, developing instructional materials for a student group, sharing work on a school news program, creating a school-wide publication, and providing survey input about topics they’d like to study. Guiding…
Develop Global Collaborators: Connect Your Students to Classrooms Around the World
…social reading community for teachers, students, and parents. Create bookshelves, log reading time, find recommendations, create reviews, suggest books, create challenges, and more. This free site is teacher- and parent-moderated….
What Is Involved in the Financial Aid Application Process?
…provides a great introduction to the process. Understand Work-Study Jobs: These are part-time jobs for students with financial need. Work-study provides students with a means to earn money to pay…
Optimize Station Rotation in Blended Learning
…can also display free online timers, such as the one included on Classroomscreen. With Classroomscreen (Tips), you can project QR codes, timers, and more. A glance at the enlarged…
Ed Tip: Finding Virtual Guest Speakers
…offers free learning programs for students of all ages, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1:00 pm ET. These virtual programs are typically 45 to 50 minutes in length and…
#141 – Fun Holiday Brain Breaks
…Education) Breakout Challenges 40+ Free Digital Escape Rooms (Plus a Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Your Own) (Ditch That Textbook) 4 Free Holiday Digital Escape Rooms (Ditch That Textbook) Free Digital…
Wordwall
…You are allowed to create five free activities without a subscription. With the free version, you can also search the community library and use an unlimited number of activities created…
#91 – Understanding FAFSA and the Financial Aid Process
…U.S. Department of Education, provides valuable insights into accessing available funding. Most importantly, he reminds us that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is “the single best thing…
Nimbus Screenshot
…be installed. An account is available but not required to use the tool. A free account is needed to save to Nimbus. Captures saved to notes can be accessed and…
Use Technology to Spark Speaking and Listening
…more. Create three Padlets with a free account. Seesaw (Tips): An audio recorder is integrated into the photo, drawing, and notes options. Students can record both audio and video with…