Back-to-school season is just around the corner and whether you’ve spent your summer studying or catching up on the latest binge-worthy seasons of your favorite shows, we hope you were able to take a moment to rest and recuperate from another busy year. But now that educators everywhere are gearing up for another school year, we figured it was a great time to round up some of our top blogs from this summer (and new school years past) to help you get ready for the semester ahead. Once you’ve skimmed through all the handy dandy resources provided, let us know what part of this summer blog recap was the most helpful in the comments below!
Summer Blog Recap: Blogs You May Have Missed
The Learns Cycle: Putting AI in Instruction, Part I
This blog explores the ways in which educators can directly utilize AI when implementing the Learns Cycle into their classroom planning and management.
Customizable Drag-and-Drop Google Slides Templates
Interactive Google Slides activities are a great way to keep your students engaged. Find a list of fully-customizable, drag-and-drop templates in this helpful blog post.
The NEW K-8 Tech App TEKS and Free, Editable Spreadsheets
For Texas educators, specifically, it’s time to implement the news TEKS requirements in your classroom. Check out these editable spreadsheets for grades K-8 and learn how to incorporate the new Tech App TEKS into your lesson plans.
Seven Ready-to-Use Story Bin STEM Activities
STEM story bins provide a background story and present a challenge where students must use their reasoning, logic, and teamwork skills to build something to help the story’s main character. Explore seven ready-made story bin activities here!
Leveraging Next-Gen Tools for Education 4.0
“Education 4.0 marks a significant milestone, blending traditional pedagogies with the latest in AI and digital tool integration,” Learn how to utilize the latest tools and resources in this in-depth blog post.
Back to School Blogs From Years Past
Eight Back to School Icebreakers for Team Building and Bonding
Getting students to open up in the early days of a new school year can be tough, but it can also be beneficial in building long-term trust and partnership within your classroom! Try out some of these fun and interactive ice breakers (guaranteed not to earn a groan of disapproval)!
Back to School: Primary Sources, Interactive Resources, and Maps for Teaching History
One major benefit of technology is the extensive collection of primary, interactive resources students can access from anywhere in the world. Explore a vast list of these resources in this blog post.
Transitioning Back to School After a Holiday Break
Beating the Summer Slump is no easy task. Check out these tips for transitioning back to school after a major holiday vacation to kick your school year into high gear from day one!
Additional Blogs to Help You Prep for 2024-2025
Shake Up Your Lesson Plan with Microlearning in the Classroom
In today’s age of overstimulation from every angle, one of the best ways to combat learning burnout and encourage retention is to implement microlearning in your classroom. Learn how!
Engaging Students with Current Events
It’s no secret that there’s a lot going on in the world today, and teachers know better than most that students are more observant than we give them credit for. Discover helpful tips for incorporating current events into your lessons with this blog.
Some Advice for Veteran Educators
After a few (or more!) years of teaching, it can be easy to fall into the same old patterns and find yourself in a rut. Combat this slump by following our helpful tips for making the most of your new school year!
But wait, there’s more!
Looking for more back to school tips than our summer blog recap can provide? You’re in luck! Every week in August, we’re posting a special blog that’ll walk you through various school year preparations, from self-care to ice breakers and beyond. Make sure to keep up-to-date with our daily TechNotes blog posts so you don’t miss out!