Gemini Notebook for Teachers: Everything to Know About the New NotebookLM Name
Gemini Notebook for teachers: NotebookLM has a new name! Learn what changed, what’s the same, and how to use this AI tool in your classroom.
Class Tech Tips Blog
Each week you’ll find new blog posts featuring lesson ideas, new EdTech tools, and ways to use technology in your K-12 classroom. Don’t forget to use the search bar on the blog, too!
Strategies for Keeping Student Thinking at the Center of AI with Crystal Uhiren – Easy EdTech Podcast 386
Explore AI strategies with Crystal Uhiren that keep student thinking, accountability, and productive struggle at the center of learning.
Free Live Polling Your Whole Class Can Join in Seconds
Free live polling with Livepoll: no student logins, up to 1,000 participants per session, 13 question types, and attendance tracking.
10 Classroom Book Study Ideas for Any Subject – Easy EdTech Podcast 385
Try 10 classroom book study ideas that use AI to build background knowledge, spark discussion, and support reading in any subject.
How Jotform Is Making Forms Accessible for Everyone with Alper Donmez – Bonus Episode with Jotform
Making forms accessible with Alper Donmez of Jotform and tips for creating inclusive school forms with built-in accessibility tools.
Low-Prep Back to School Writing Activities for the First Weeks of School
Try these back to school writing activities to build a writing routine, lower the stakes for students, and set classroom culture in week one.
The Science of Lesson Planning in the Age of AI with Lori Cohen – Easy EdTech Podcast 384
Lori Cohen shares The Science of Lesson Planning, including how to use AI wisely and create sustainable planning rituals this school year.
How to Build a Back-to-School Writing Routine Students Love – Bonus Episode with WeWillWrite
Make back-to-school writing engaging with Erlend Klouman Høiner and Bonnie Watson’s simple routines for energized student writing.
New AI Literacy Lessons for Elementary Students
Looking for AI literacy lessons? Here is a teacher-friendly, game-based way to help elementary students understand AI and think critically.
One of My Favorite Ways to Introduce AI Images – Easy EdTech Podcast 383
Introduce AI Images with a quick, engaging “guess the prompt” activity that sparks meaningful AI literacy conversations.
How to Differentiate Instructional Materials in Minutes
Differentiate instructional materials in minutes with Diffit, plus two remixable resources you can adapt for your students.
Practical Ways to Increase Father Engagement at Your School with Dr. Deborah Higdon and Dr. Chacko Abraham – Easy EdTech Podcast 382
Dr. Deborah Higdon and Dr. Chacko Abraham share simple father engagement strategies to welcome dads and strengthen school communities.
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Free Planning Pages
Start every week with a plan and stay organized this school year!
- You'll get a standard daily planner template, weekday, and weekend templates
- A monthly at-a-glance calendar and a monthly goal setting sheet
- A few extra pages for notes, contacts and passwords
Free summer Checklist
5 Things to Do Now to Make Tech Easier in the New School Year
- Try these five tips now and save time when you head back to school this fall.
- This quick list gives you FIVE action items to make your technology integration easier this school year.
- Save time this school year with a special EdTech checklist
Free eBook
Spring Cleaning with an EdTech twist!
- Special eBook with 10 Quick Tips to Organize Your Google Drive
- If you're not using Google Drive, these strategies are customizable for Dropbox, Office365 and more!
- Get a fresh start this spring with these actionable tips for cleaning up your online organizational systems