How To - Tech & Learning

What is Headspace and How Does it Work for Teachers? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 24 April 23

Headspace is a meditation app and online service to help calm and focus the mind which can be used in education.

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New Teacher Starter Kit

By Ray Bendici published 21 April 23

This new teacher starter kit offers tips, advice, and edtech resources for educators beginning their careers

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What is SlidesGPT and How Does it Work for Teachers? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 19 April 23

SlidesGPT is an AI-powered tool that allows you to quickly make slide presentations automatically.

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ChatGPT Plus vs. Google’s Bard

By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 23

We put ChatGPT Plus vs. Google's Bard in head-to-head battle of AI chatbots. Find out which AI tool emerged victorious.

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4 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools

By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 23

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

Top Edtech Lesson Plans

By TL Editors published 12 April 23

These top edtech lesson plans can help you implement popular apps & platforms

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Powtoon Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 12 April 23

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

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What is Otter.AI? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published 10 April 23

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 10 April 23

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

4 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Class

By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 23

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 4 April 23

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 29 March 23

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

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

By Luke Edwards published 29 March 23

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

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

By Erik Ofgang published 28 March 23

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

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

By Luke Edwards published 27 March 23

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

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5 Tips for Surviving Until The End of The School Year

By Erik Ofgang published 23 March 23

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.

5 Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers

By Erik Ofgang published 22 March 23

How technology and student choice can help engage reluctant readers

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

By Luke Edwards published 20 March 23

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

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

By Luke Edwards published 17 March 23

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

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

By Erik Ofgang published 16 March 23

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