Edpuzzle Lesson Plan for Middle School By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 12 December 22 This Edpuzzle lesson plan is designed to help teachers integrate the edtech tool into their instruction
What is Snopes and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 9 December 22 Snopes is a fact-checking website that can help students in education to better navigate online media.
Best Free Hour of Code Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo last updated 5 December 22 These Hour of Code lessons and activities are free and easy to use since most don’t require an account or login
What is Phenomenon-Based Learning? By Erik Ofgang published 5 December 22 Phenomenon-based learning sparks students’ curiosity by creating science lessons that rely upon real-world phenomena.
What is Book Creator? Tips & Tricks By Erik Ofgang published 30 November 22 Book Creator is a free tool that allows users to create multimedia ebooks
What is Closegap and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 29 November 22 Closegap is a wellbeing app designed to help students cope with life, using daily strategies.
What is Quandary and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 28 November 22 Quandary is a decision-based game that can help educate students on tough ethical choices.
GooseChase: What It Is and How Educators Can Use It? Tips & Tricks By Erik Ofgang published 22 November 22 GooseChase EDU is a digital tool that helps students learn through scavenger hunts
What is Duolingo Math and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards last updated 18 November 22 Duolingo Math takes the app-based learning platform to a new number-learning level.
What is SimpleMind and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 16 November 22 SimpleMind is a digital mind mapping technology that's visually engaging, making it ideal for education.
How to Encourage Literacy with Digital Books & Resources By Ian Peterkin published 15 November 22 Melissa Jacobs, director of library services for New York City’s Department of Education, shares tips for encouraging literacy and improving equity with digital books.
Scratch Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 9 November 22 This Scratch lesson plan is designed to provide educators with a lesson idea for integrating Scratch into their instruction
Rethinking Learning Spaces: 4 Strategies for Student-Centered Learning By Erik Ofgang published 3 November 22 The Brigantine Public School district has redesigned its learning spaces and rethought how and where learning takes place. Superintendent Glenn Robbins shares how others districts can do the same and prioritize student-centered learning in the process.
What is NaNoWriMo and How Can It Be Used to Teach Writing? By Erik Ofgang last updated 2 November 22 November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and there are plenty of ways to have your class participate and learn in the process.
What is Checkology and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 2 November 22 Checkology is a news and media space that's safe for students to learn.
Using Virtual Reality for Career Training By Erik Ofgang published 1 November 22 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indiana have had success using virtual reality simulations to teach students about career opportunities.
Teaching a VR Lesson: 5 Questions to Ask By Erik Ofgang last updated 31 October 22 Proper planning can ensure an AR or VR lesson is a success, says immersive learning expert Jaime Donally.
Virtual Learning: 3 Strategies for Student Success By Eileen Belastock published 31 October 22 A virtual learning environment should include three key components to be successful
How One District’s Mental Health Program is Saving Millions & Helping Students By Erik Ofgang published 31 October 22 Randolph Township Schools in New Jersey has increased its mental health supports and saved money in the process.
What is Botsify and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 31 October 22 Botsify is an educational chatbot that aims to help both teachers and students