…materials, or pages in your learning management system (LMS). Technical Requirements Bitmoji must initially be set up on a smartphone through the Bitmoji app. You must install the Google Chrome…
Ed Tip: Searching and Seeking Answers
…San Diego Zoo Live Cameras Explore.org Livecams Research online. Common Sense Education’s Most Reliable and Credible Sources for Students University of California, Santa Barbara Library’s Free Publicly-Accessible Databases University of…
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….
12 Classroom Valentine’s Day Activities
…use their critical thinking skills. These can be in the form of breakout boxes, escape rooms, scavenger hunts, or puzzle challenges. You can search online for various resources, like the…
A SWOT Analysis of ChatGPT
Schools will ultimately need to determine how they will approach ChatGPT. Should it be embraced as a tool to improve writing and thinking—much like a web search, spell-check, or the…
#114 โ Staying Safe and Secure in a Digital World
…true, it is.” Nothing is free, and it’s helpful to explore tech products and sites with a healthy skepticism. Be careful of online surveys and encourage students to be “careful…
Twitter is a free social-media platform that can serve as an excellent entry point for developing a Professional Learning Network (PLN). By setting up an account and “following” others, you…
Flippity
Use Flippity to create digital manipulatives, activities, and tools to support your online classroom. Flippity is a free website that allows you to turn Google spreadsheets into interactive digital manipulatives,…
PhET
PhET is a free website packed with over 150 online math and science simulations. Simulations are available in the areas of physics, chemistry, math, earth science, and biology. This project…
Teach Information and Media Literacy: The Foundation of Democracy
…to know how to wire a new electrical outlet in your garage, search YouTube. More information is freely available online than in all the libraries of the world combined. Information…
Discover the AI Pedagogy Project
…you’ll find that all of the resources are available for free, and no login is required to access the site content. The site is divided into two main parts: AI…
Amplify Social Studies and History Education with Technology
…free) on the Internet. Be sure to search for more resources, network with other professionals, and share what you find. By sharing and being connected, we can all become stronger…
Support Student Reflection, Critique, and Revision in Project-Based Learning
…on how to support students searching and seeking information, consider reading the AVID Open Access article, Search and Seek Credible Information: Step 3 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process….
#292 โ Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching, with Elena Aguilar
…“There is no true communication without listening, so there’s really no way to create deep belonging without listening to each other.” Listening well means that we are fully present with…
#42 โ Conversations About Leadership During a Pandemic: Successes, Unsung Heroes, and Lessons Learned With Dr. Dan Bittman
…14,000 families had devices to support remote learning. Students without Internet access had hot spots provided by the school district. Meals were lined up for all families free of charge….