Digital Learning Resources & Lesson Templates
From Network to Growth: How ISTE+ASCD Transformed My Teaching Journey
Transform your teaching with ISTE+ASCD! Explore how this powerful membership merger enhances professional growth, offers dual resources, and fosters a supportive educator community. Join today and unlock 25% off with code JBMEMBER!
Connecting & Collaborating: Insights from the First GEG Instructional Coaches Meeting
The inaugural GEG Instructional Coaches meeting connected global coaches to share AI tools & resources for enhancing coaching practices.
Are You Ready to Transform Digital Learning in Your District? Insights from my ISTE+ASCD Presentation supporting Instructional Coaches
Discover the transformative power of the Impact Standards framework in our latest blog—learn how to align digital learning with district goals and create sustainable change in your school! #EdTech #DigitalLearning #ISTE
Your New AI Assistants: A Coach's Guide to NotebookLM and Google Gemini
Are you an Instructional Coach looking to harness the power of #NotebookLM and #GoogleGemini this year?
Google Unveils Gemini for Education: What This Means for Your Classroom
Google has launched Gemini for Education, an AI suite integrated into Google Workspace for educators. Designed to streamline teaching tasks, it offers instant features in Docs, Slides, and Gmail. With a focus on enhancing instruction and efficiency, Gemini aims to…
Insta~Lesson: The one AI Tool that Will Support All Instructional Coaches
Insta~Lesson is an innovative AI tool designed to streamline lesson planning for instructional coaches. By simply inputting a topic, grade level, and learning standard, users receive complete, editable lesson packages. This tool saves time, boosts credibility, fosters teacher empowerment, and…
Transforming Learning: A Deep Dive into BenQ's New Google-Integrated Classroom Solutions
At ISTELive, BenQ showcased innovative classroom solutions prioritizing integration, security, and usability for teachers. Their interactive displays, now EDLA-certified, enable seamless Google Workspace access and are protected by AWS. Key features include easy sign-in, wireless casting, lesson importation, and interactive…
5 Questions Every Instructional Coach Should Ask Their Princpial This Summer.
Prepare for your summer meeting with your principal by asking strategic questions that align your coaching goals with the school's vision, share past successes, and ensure support from the entire leadership team for a successful start to the school year.
Renaissance Next for Leaders: Innovations in Learning and AI for Making Data Driven Decisions that Make an Impact
The ISTE+ASCD Conference showcased groundbreaking innovations by Renaissance aimed at revolutionizing educational leadership and instruction. Key developments include the Renaissance Next platform for data integration, AI tools enhancing teacher effectiveness, and the Core Publisher Experience linking assessments with instructional materials.…
Countdown to ISTELive 25: Everything You Need to Know!
The ISTELive 25 and ASCD Annual Conference will take place in San Antonio from June 29 to July 2, 2025, bringing together educators for innovation and collaboration. The event will feature engaging sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and tips for maximizing…
Building the Ultimate (and FREE) Teacher Productivity System: A Comprehensive Guide
Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands. To address this, an effective productivity system is essential. The guide discusses using Google Sites, Google Classroom, Notion, and Google Gemini to streamline teaching, enhance organization, facilitate lesson…
Google Sites & Canva: My Mind was Just Blown When I Found Out How To Do This!
Do you remember your last epiphany? That moment when—whether walking or driving—everything suddenly clicks and the world makes perfect sense? Well, yesterday I had one of those moments, and I can't wait to share it with you. Discover how to…
Create a Dynamic Timeline with Google Sheets: A Teacher's Guide to Visual Planning
Use Google Sheets to create interactive timelines that enhance student understanding of historical events, with steps for setup, chart creation, customization, and classroom applications like project management and curriculum planning. Troubleshooting tips are also provided for common issues.
The Three Productivity Tools an Instructional Coach Can't Live Without
Instructional coaches act as vital connectors between administration and teachers, enhancing professional growth and student success. The complexity of this role requires effective organization and productivity systems, including digital forms and spreadsheets. Tools like Notion can streamline coaching efforts, improving…
The Science of Reading – Podcast Series: Unlock the Secrets of Reading Success
The Science of Reading is revolutionizing literacy instruction, providing educators with evidence-based strategies to enhance student outcomes. This approach focuses on the essential components of reading development and leverages scientific research to inform teaching practices. Over the last few weeks,…
