Find yourself building a workaround in a spreadsheet or other convenient tool? That may be a sign that your enterprise assessment system needs a hard look. I still remember visiting …
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AccessibilityClassroom ActivitiesCommon Core State StandardsOnline Tools and AppsScienceSTEM/STEAMTEKS
Back to School: Get Students Lab-Ready with Free Safety Certification Activities
Teaching and modeling lab safety can become an area of concern. Often, reading a safety contract aloud does not always show whether students know what to do when something goes …
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Artificial Intelligence for Teachers: Build Your Own AI Support Team
Build a reusable AI support team that critiques lesson plans, exit tickets, and classroom materials, helping educators catch blind spots, improve quality, and save time before using any draft confidently.
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Back to school is the perfect time to dust off the robots, charge the batteries, and get students working together. But if you are starting the year with robotics, you …
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Hands-On: Student Learning in the AI era
You may have read Randi Weingarten’s retreat from blending educational technology tools into student learning earlier this year. I found the ten points she shared, summarized in the infographic below, …
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Classroom ActivitiesScience
Science Detectives: Critical Thinking Online Breakouts (CTOBs) for Your 6–8 Classroom
It wasn’t until high school physics that I understood the concepts behind mass vs weight. I still remember being sure that heavier things fell faster. It made sense to me. …
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The “August-Ready” Digital Cleanout: Organize Your Teaching Files This Summer
A cluttered Google Drive or OneDrive costs teachers valuable time. Learn a simple four-phase system to organize files, reduce stress, and build a digital workspace that supports you all school …
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For the 2026-2027 school year, I have three brand new activities to share. These are designed to be low-prep, easy to use, and just the right mix of thinking and …
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Need a faculty icebreaker that does not feel like one more meeting activity? Bring in a little movie magic and a few music clues. These two pop culture challenges are …
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Did you get caught up in the World Cup fanfare? I sure did. From all the flag waving and painted faces to 104 matches and fans cheering around the globe, …
