Hey Reader! Happy Earth Month! 🌱 To help you celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Earth Month in a meaningful and engaging way, I’ve gathered a list of free educational technology resources organized by category. These tools and activities support environmental awareness through hands-on learning, creativity, and digital exploration for all grade levels. 🎙️ LIVE VIRTUAL EVENTS Live from the Everglades – Earth Day LIVE Virtual CelebrationDate: April 22, 2025Time: 8:30–9:30 AM CSTPlatform:...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! As the school year winds down, I’m noticing lots of classrooms diving into research projects. But for our youngest learners, traditional search engines can quickly become overwhelming and hard to navigate. To support their curiosity (and save you time), I’ve put together a short list of kid-friendly research support websites. These sites are either designed specifically for children or include safe, easy-to-use search features that make research more accessible for early learners....
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Do you ever find yourself grading student writing that’s a little… underwhelming? You know, those basic sentences like, “The dog ran.” While technically correct, they don’t tell the whole story. Let me introduce you to TextFX by Google—a no-account needed, FREE suite of tools that helps students expand and improve their writing in minutes. I just released a new YouTube video where I walk through 9 tools from TextFX that your students can use to: ✔️ Add rich details and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Looking for ways to save time on lesson planning and content creation? Check out our latest blog post comparing three powerful AI writing tools that are great for educators: Khanmigo, MagicSchool, and ChatGPT. These AI writing tools can help you: Save Time: Quickly generate lesson plans, quizzes, and instructional materials without the hassle of starting from scratch. Engage Students: Create interactive activities that capture students’ attention and enhance learning. Streamline...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Not sure what to write when using ChatGPT? You're not alone! Crafting the right prompts can make all the difference in getting useful, engaging, and creative responses. For this week’s Tuesday Tech Tip, we’re sharing a must-watch video: 101 ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers! This video will help you confidently use ChatGPT in the classroom and spark creativity, critical thinking, and efficiency in your teaching. In this video, you’ll learn:✅ The basics of using ChatGPT in education✅...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, this is the video you don’t want to miss! 🎉 Enjoy a deep dive into 90 of the best free edtech tools available in 2025 across 18 categories—perfect for any teacher wanting to enhance their classroom with technology. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s included: AI Tools Game-Based Tools Assignment & Lesson Tools Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reading Tools Productivity & Efficiency Tools Visual Creation Tools SEL & Digital Citizenship Tools And more! ✨ Plus, there’s a downloadable PDF in...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! This week’s Tuesday Tech Tip is all about using randomizers to energize your classroom and streamline participation. These tools can help you effortlessly: Select students fairly and equitably Form diverse groups in seconds Add a spark of creativity to your lessons Take a moment to explore our 5 Randomizers to Use in the Classroom video. Inside, you’ll discover: Digital spinners with a modern twist on the classic classroom tool Name pickers to ensure every student gets a chance to...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Looking to sprinkle some techie, wintery fun into your classroom? ❄️✨ From creative writing projects and drawing candy canes to listening to Santa’s Podcast or outrunning the Grinch, we’ve got you covered! Check out this curated list of engaging, educational winter activities and tools to keep your students learning and having fun this season. 👉 Explore Winter Classroom Activities I wish you a joyful holiday season, a relaxing winter break, and a Happy New Year! Thank you for all...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! As teachers, we know snow days or unexpected distance learning days can throw a wrench in lesson plans. But with the right free tech tools, you can keep students engaged, learning, and on track from home. From creating a quick virtual dashboard with Classroomscreen, to interactive video lessons with Edpuzzle, and digital live tracking worksheets with Formative, these tools make remote teaching a breeze. Plus, they’re easy to use, completely free, and perfect for building student...
8 months ago • 1 min read