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StoryJumper: How To Use It To Teach StoryJumper is a story creation tool that lets kids write, animate and publish their own stories
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4 Lessons From California’s Teaching with AI Guidance California is one of the first states to comprehensively address AI in the classroom. Here are some of the state’s lessons.
Flip
What is Flip and How Does it Work for Teachers and Students? Flip is the video discussion tool that opens up the classroom

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4 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools

By Erik Ofgang published

Cybersecurity tips for securing your school or district's website from award-winning technology director Emmanuel Ajanma

Powtoon

Powtoon Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Powtoon lesson plan can be used to implement the tool into your instruction

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Otter.ai

What is Otter.AI? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published

Otter.ai is an AI transcription tool that has many benefits for both me and my students.

Duolingo Max is a new feature that allows users to have conversations.

What is Duolingo Max? The GPT-4 Powered Learning Tool Explained by The App’s Product Manager

By Erik Ofgang published

Duolingo Max uses GPT-4 and the ChatGPT technology allows for text- or voice-based conversations and detailed explanations of question answers.

ChatGPT

4 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Class

By Erik Ofgang published

ChatGPT has a lot of potential to help educators with class prep.

building CTE pathways with local businesses

Building CTE Pathways Between Schools and Local Businesses

By Erik Ofgang published

Award-winning superintendent Tom Burton shares how Princeton City Schools has built CTE partnerships with more than 500 local businesses.

Dr. Courtney L. Teague sits at a table with a laptop open.

5 Tips for Finding Effective DEI Coaching

By Erik Ofgang published

The right coach can help education leaders build their DEI programs in effective and meaningful ways, says Dr. Courtney L. Teague, who shares tips for finding that coach

GoSoapBox

What is GoSoapBox and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards published

GoSoapBox is an online space to let students have their say and for educators to get feedback.

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student wellbeing

How District Leaders Can Design a Holistic Plan for Student Safety and Wellbeing

By Erik Ofgang published

Experts discuss how schools can respond to the mental health crisis in students

Yo Teach!

What is Yo Teach! and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards published

Yo Teach! is an interactive digital space for your class to share and feedback.

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An hour glass in front of a blackboard.

5 Tips for Surviving Until The End of The School Year

By Erik Ofgang published

The end of the school year is in sight, so here are some strategies for saving time and maximizing impact to help you across the finish line.

engaging reluctant readers

5 Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers

By Erik Ofgang published

How technology and student choice can help engage reluctant readers

Nova Education

What is Nova Education and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards published

Nova Education is a science video collection website designed for education.

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Wonderopolis

What is Wonderopolis and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards published

Wonderopolis is a question-based exploration in learning driven by everyone.

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research-backed practices

Research-Backed Practices to Impact Students' Academic and Social-Emotional Growth

By Erik Ofgang published

Educators shared research-backed strategies for promoting student learning based upon cognitive science.

Ted Lasso

5 Lessons For Teachers From Ted Lasso

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Hopefully, Ted Lasso is not all that you get, but the optimistic soccer coach does model some good behavior for teachers.

JeopardyLabs lesson plan

Jeopardy Labs Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Jeopardy Labs lesson plan is designed to help educators utilize the online digital learning platform to support teaching and learning

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ReadWorks

What is ReadWorks and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards published

ReadWorks is a comprehension tool that places resources in one spot for easy teacher and student use.

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Nova Labs PBS

What is Nova Labs PBS and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards published

Nova Labs PBS is a research-based learning platform that uses real data to challenge students.

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Bus driver shortages

4 Strategies to Overcome Bus Driver Shortages

By Erik Ofgang published

Award-winning superintendent Dr. Scott Van Der Aa shares how his district overcame bus driver shortages.