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PhET: Free Math and Science Simulations for Every Level

Let’s face it, in-person labs and simulations are amazing tools to help students make connections with standards, concepts, theories and problem solving as they play out in real life. Another real life component is that time, budgets and spaces can be a true barrier for many classrooms. What if you could have access to over […]

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Google Classroom Now Does WHAT?

It’s finally here! The latest update to Google Classroom will allow …. drum roll … scheduling assignments, materials, questions, and announcements across multiple classes. What a time saver! Want to have practice sets embedded into your Google Classroom that will utilize AI to help grade, track and give feedback? Welcome the Beta version of Google […]

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From STEM to Career with Amazon Future Engineer’s Class Chats

Bringing STEM to the classroom can take many forms and having the right resources sometimes poses a challenge. Have a device and a way to project? How about inviting an Amazon professional to speak with your classes about the ways tech has influenced their career path and how it’s a vital part of what they […]

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Differentiation in Google Classroom

Have you ever wanted to share an announcement, post an assignment, provide materials or assign a question for a single student or small group of students in Google Classroom? This is a great way to differentiate instruction for students, and it is very easy to do! First, you need to decide what you are going […]

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Tap Into Creativity with Crayola’s First Creativity Week

Say the word Crayola and it conjures so many different activities and colors and projects. Whether your January view out of the window is showing a blanket of snow or there’s a tropical scene, Crayolas’ first ever Creativity Week is bound to bring something for everyone. The company makes it easy to sign up and […]

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Flipgrid & Wakelet Updates

There are some well-loved digital tools that have become part of standard practice for many teachers. Flipgrid and Wakelet are two of our favorites! But did you know that these tools have evolved greatly over the past few years, and have more to offer teachers and students than ever before? Take a look at some […]

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Hour of Code is Here!

Although Hour of Code* is set for Thursday the 12th, this entire week is also dedicated to Computer Science Education! Here’s just a very small sample of what you might want to do to celebrate the day, the week and beyond. Code.org – Is this your first Hour of Code? Code.org has so many opportunities […]

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Encourage Writing to Learn with the NaNoWriMo Young Writer’s Program

Although we are halfway through the month of November, it’s never too late to celebrate National Novel Writing Month! NaNoWriMo was developed to give a “fun, empowering approach to creative writing” by offering up a yearly challenge to writers of any age or experience level to write a novel in 30 days. The main site […]

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Classroom Management Made Visual

Classrooms are busier than ever covering standards, scaffolding, grouping and working to make lessons engaging and meaningful. This means sometimes going to multiple windows or utilizing multiple apps to keep everything balanced and running smoothly. Posters around the room display procedures or directions for class behavior, but wall space and time are at a premium. […]

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Access Premium Features in Canva with an Education Account

Did you know that Canva for Education accounts are available for all educators? These accounts provide all of the same options as a premium Canva account. You are also able to invite your students to Canva for Education. These accounts are COPPA and FERPA compliant and are totally free (a word we love in education). […]