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Bitmojis are so much fun! They’re these little cartoon character images of yourself that let you express emotions and communicate. I’ve seen educators use them […]
Fifth-grade students in Andrew Fenstermaker’s class in Iowa are creating podcasts about what they’re learning — and what ignites their passion. They take a planning […]
There’s that teacher. Maybe she works in your building. Maybe she’s at another school in your district. And she plans and executes these amazingly complex […]
All student have a voice. Some students share their voice often, some rarely, and some almost never. We want to hear from ALL of our […]
Many times, the most memorable parts of a speech come down to a handful of impactful moments. Inspirational quotes. Unforgettable moments. I recently got the […]
What is the future of technology in education? We really don’t know. As fast as the world has changed in the last five years, there’s […]
Cheating. It happens, a lot. A quick glance at another student’s test. Copying an entire page of math homework right before class. An internet search […]
Genny Kahlweiss, a teacher in southern California, wanted more for her students … more than she could provide for them. She started digging into resources […]
It was a simple activity. One that I thought my students would have no trouble completing. In my Spanish 3 class, I had asked them […]
Yearbooks that cost $100 or more are out of reach for many students. By using Google Slides and local printers, some schools are creating low-cost, […]
Flashcards on index cards can be useful, but creating them can be a drag. Plus, there’s the trouble of carrying them around. What if students […]
Could you use some practical new ideas for teaching that you can use tomorrow? Want to find ways to save time for what matters most? […]
