…it as a biological need. To Be Essential: Angela argues that we must believe we are essential. This goes beyond mattering. It means believing that we have something essential to…
Accelerate Learning by Empowering Students
…content area. Academic Behaviors: These behaviors include going to class, doing homework, organizing materials, studying, and participating in class. Perseverance: This includes tenacity and grit, self-discipline, and the ability to…
Design Assessments Students Will Want to Do
…performance assessment? Would a student have to do more than just quickly find the answer through a search engine on the internet? Does the assessment allow for multiple pathways to…
#4 โ Explore Best Practices for Teaching Remotely
…50 days down the road. Teach the technology and routines in the first weeks of school. While technology is not the ultimate goal, it is the means to accomplish our…
Ed Tip: Community Building
…version that can be edited and shared as needed. You may also download a PowerPoint version if you are a Microsoft user. Templates from AVID Open Access “All About Me”…
Ed Tip: Sequencing
…also download a PowerPoint version if you are a Microsoft user. Templates from AVID Open Access 6 Frame Sequence (Text and Pictures) Google Slides Microsoft PowerPoint 6 Image Collage (Text…
#223 โ Canva, a Versatile Creation Tool
…How can you access Canva? Set up an account at Canva.com. Verify student or teacher status for free access to the Pro version For more information about educational technology tools,…
Ed Tip: NotebookLM
Overview NotebookLM is a free virtual notebook tool released by Google that allows users to upload documents and then use artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize, take notes, and interact with…
Microsoft Whiteboard
…you draw. On a computer that’s not a touchscreen, a mouse or trackpad will also work. A sharing link makes access easy from any location. Technical Requirements Download the Microsoft…
Ed Tip: Writing
…shared as needed. You may also download a PowerPoint version if you are a Microsoft user. Templates from AVID Open Access Writing Use these templates to help students organize and…
#229 โ Grammarly and GrammarlyGO
…this episode. Paul Beckermann PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist Podcast Host Classic Grammarly Features Is for users 13 and older. Use as a download, app, or Google Chrome extension. Proofread documents…
Ed Tip: GrammarlyGO
…with a menu of limiters, or updated with follow-up prompts. Key Features GrammarlyGO’s key features include: Integrated, generative AI chatbot Accessible on any type of device through download, app, or…
Address Digital Footprints: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
…template for you and your students to download as a starting point. Create and post educational and positive YouTube videos, Instructables, podcasts, etc. Share and allow students opportunities to practice…
Ed Tip: Categorizing
…find a Google version that you like, click the “Use Template” button to generate your own version that can be edited and shared as needed. You may also download a…
Ed Tip: Launch Learning
…button to generate your own version that can be edited and shared as needed. You may also download a PowerPoint version if you are a Microsoft user. Templates from AVID…