Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio and simple parent communication tool. Teachers can create classes, add students, establish a parent communication channel, and manage digital activities all within the website….
#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…
Ed Tip: AI FAQ
…on the previous lesson. AI is everywhere, and it’s been around for a while. Generative AI is a form of artificial intelligence that can create, or generate, new content. These…
Financial Aid Myths and Realities
…cost. Myth #5: You can get more scholarships or financial aid for college by paying someone to search for you. Truth: Beware of any group or individual that guarantees a…
AI Applications for Students
…these generators produce. Every day, new start-ups are developing applications built on open AI tools. For instance, the Merlin ChatGPT assistant is a Google Chrome extension that integrates generative AI…
Loom
…free education version. Loom is compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS. Loom can be used via the Loom website, a Chrome extension, or the desktop app. The desktop app offers…
Nimbus Screenshot
Nimbus Screenshot is a free Google Chrome extension that allows you to capture an image from your computer screen and then annotate that image with a robust palette of annotation…
Mash It Up With Multimedia
…outside of the box and find new ways to combine different types of media. When students use multimedia, their priorities evolve from a focus on a specific format to a…
Ed Tip: Digital Learning Environments
…I can log in to the device. I can connect to the Wi-Fi. I can use the touchpad, keyboard, mouse, and/or touchscreen to navigate. I can locate and open my…
Ed Tip: Digital Tools to Reduce Distractions
…When you conduct a web search, you end up with quite literally millions of results to explore. Social media beckons with dings and notifications of new posts, likes, and messages….
#213 – Flippity
Flippity In today’s episode, we’ll review Flippity, a free website offering 28 different learning activity templates that you can use in your classroom. Read a transcript of this episode. Paul…
Connect With Colleagues
…using a digital slideshow, or sharing pictures. Create a staff website to showcase educator work and celebrations. Consider using Google Sites (Tips)—a free and friendly website creation tool that is…
Get Started With Blended Learning
…blended-learning experience must be through an online or digital channel. This could be facilitated through a video, digital text, or an interactive website. Teachers have “flipped” lessons, requiring students to…
#272 – Shift Writing Into the Classroom, Part II, with Dr. Catlin Tucker
…learning strategies? How could you scaffold a new learning strategy for your students? What is one new writing strategy that you’d like to try in your classroom? Extend Your Learning…
Ed Tip: Polling Tools
…to ignite discussions. How can I learn more? Explore AVID Open Access for more free templates, tool tips, podcasts, and other great resources, including the related article, Survey With Polls….