Digital Learning & Technology Integration
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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,…
Save Time and Spark Creativity with New Google Slides Templates
Google has recently unveiled a set of new templates for Google Slides, offering educators fresh and innovative ways to create engaging presentations for their classrooms. These templates are designed to save time and inspire creativity, making lesson planning more efficient…
Unlocking Student Potential: Using Google Sites for Student Portfolios
In today's digital age, student portfolios have become an essential tool for showcasing learning and growth. Google Sites offers an excellent platform for creating dynamic and engaging student portfolios. Let's explore why and how to implement this powerful tool in…
Empowering Education: Building a Second Brain for Your School District with Notion AI
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the need for efficient knowledge management and streamlined processes has never been more critical. As educators, instructional coaches, and district leaders, we are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance our productivity and effectiveness. Enter…
Create your own Star Wars Movies using Google Slides Animation Videos
Learn how to bring Google Slides Animations into your classroom by using Star Wars as an introductory lesson.
Smore: The Ultimate Tool for Educators' Newsletters and Communication
Enhance school communication with Smore. Streamline messages, create dynamic digital lessons, and improve information sharing.
Google Keep for Instructional Coaches: Building an Effective Short-Term Memory System To Help You Stay Focused and Organized
Google Keep is a fantastic tool for building your short-term brain. In this post, learn how you can make the most of Google Keep for your coaching program.
Empowering Neurodiverse Learners: SMART Technologies’ Innovative Edtech Solutions
Learn how SMART Technologies is ensuring that all students have access to quality education through inclusivity and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Metametrics: Enhancing Student Achievement with the NEW Lexile & Quantile Hub
Explore the innovative Lexile & Quantile Hub by MetaMetrics and revolutionize your teaching and assessment methods.
Introducing the Instructional Coaches Data Dashboard and Command Center!
Coaches, have you ever found yourself being pulled in a million directions? Of course you have … that after is the definition of what an Instructional Coach does each day. No matter what type of Instructional Coach you might be,…
Celebrating Innovation: zSpace Wins Tech & Learning Best of Show Award at ISTELive 24
Explore zSpace's Career Readiness Solution and discover how it's revolutionizing educational technology. Dive into future careers with AR/VR laptops and Career Coach AI.
Introducing Renaissance Next: A Revolutionary Platform for Educators
As educators, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our teaching methods and better understand our students. This week at the ISTELive Conference, I had the opportunity to meet Eric Swanson, Senior VP of Product Management, Practice and Instruction, and…