Want to get students thinking of themselves as science detectives? In this blog entry, you will get five hands-on cases to try along with a teacher guide. Each case includes …

Let’s face it, few things make a teacher’s heart race faster than seeing an administrator walk through the door carrying an evaluation iPad. No matter how experienced you are, a …

Long words, tough concepts often mean a child will give up and ask you, the giver of all-knowledge, a question. Think of a student reading a science text and encountering …

Lead more useful one-on-one meetings with district staff. Explore practical questions, shared commitments, and a Google Sheets-based app to help department leaders address barriers and follow through consistently between meetings.

Thanksgiving week has a way of making everyone a little ready for the break, so a few easy-to-use activities can come in handy. For 2026, I have four new Thanksgiving …

I was cleaning out the TCEA Maker Room when I ran across my box of play dough. I had almost forgotten what a great classroom staple it is. It is …

Think you know Google Forms? Discover five lesser-known tricks to personalize activities, create interactive lessons, and save time. These simple features might become your new classroom favorites.

If you have missed it, the flurry of misinformation, angst, and more continues to swirl around Gen AI in schools. I’m so over it, aren’t you? These days, my focus …

Did you know Digital Citizenship Day is October 28, 2026? This year, it is organized by MediaSmarts during Media Literacy Week. It focuses on responsible, respectful, and safe participation online. …

When I teach robotics workshops, I always tell participants, “You will remember your mistakes more than your successes when it comes to working with a robot.” And I mean it …