…events merge onto one calendar. SlidesMania has lots of nicely designed weekly and yearly ePlanner templates available, and they’re all free! Calendly is free scheduling software that works well for…
Pixlr
Pixlr is a free online photo editor. There are two versions of the editor available online: X and E. The X version is described as “the easy to use photo…
Soundtrap
Soundtrap is an online audio production tool. While there is a premium subscription available, the free version will likely meet most classroom needs. Soundtrap allows you to record and edit…
#319 – Career Exploration with Roadtrip Nation
Career Exploration with Roadtrip Nation In today’s episode, we’ll explore the free career-exploration resources available to students and educators on the Roadtrip Nation website. Read a transcript of this episode….
Loom
Loom is a screen recording tool that is free for students and teachers. It is ideal for creating instructional videos or video messages that can be shared as a link…
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…
Acknowledge and Identify Bias
…deliberate attempt to pass off opinion as fact. Timing matters, as well. Sometimes, negative information is shared on a Friday or the day before a holiday because fewer people will…
CAST Releases Universal Design for Learning Guidelines 3.0 New!
On July 30, 2024, CAST released version 3.0 of its well-known Universal Design for Learning Guidelines. This latest release includes an updated set of guidelines designed to help educators create…
Week 2: K-2 Day 2 Letter
…list can be attached, taped, or copied into the Invention Notebook. There is a video to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDRHph_IpGY Here are some tips for you while working with your child on…
Week 2: K-2 Day 3 Letter
…Invention Box. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZZFDIa1-0U Encourage your child to look in the recycle bin in your home to find some clean, unbreakable materials. If your child can’t find thick or heavy paper,…
The Dash & Dot Show
…by designing a Story Spinner to get started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbe00eOSud4 How did starting with a story beginning help you think of your story? If you were to pick any of the…
Go and Do with Dash
…the problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHsuEh1kJ18 If you are doing this activity with your students in a synchronous setting, display the grid arrangement with pictures of Dash and Dot placed according to the…
#264 – Learning Evolution: The New Era of AI in the Classroom, with Carl Hooker
…accomplishments, Carl has written eight books and is a keynote speaker and podcast host. His latest book is titled, Learning Evolution: The New Era of AI in the Classroom. Writing…
Flip
…strategic discussion-starters, and more. Also, the latest update from Flip allows you to record your lessons and share them with students through the screen-recording feature. This enables you to record…
#160 – An Innovator’s Mindset: Empowering Students and Educators, with George Couros
…is the wrong answer and may make a problem worse. He recalls, “When I taught high school, the second we got a Scantron in our building, I made every single…