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5 reasons why Adobe Express is a must-have tool for your classroom

DitchThatTxtbk — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:41:12 +0000

This post is sponsored by AdobeIf you haven’t seen the all new Adobe Express then you’re in for a big surprise. With thousands (yes, thousands) of templates, Adobe Stock and Fonts integration, along with Generative AI and easy to use video creation tools, Adobe Express is a must-have tool for teachers and students. What is Adobe […]

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How to use Google Classroom add-ons with Adobe Express

Matt Miller — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:30:51 +0000

Google Classroom is powerful. Add-ons make it more efficient and faster. Learn how to use add-ons AND all about Adobe Express. This post sponsored by Adobe for Education Did you ever try using Google products in class before Google Classroom? It was a hassle. I remember using a product called gClass Folders to have students turn in […]

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Pixar’s 10 rules for teaching and lesson planning

Matt Miller — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:16:37 +0000

Looking for some creative rules for teaching? These Pixar storytelling rules can help us unlock our creativity in the classroom. Pixar is one of the best at telling stories. It started with the groundbreaking Toy Story, the first entirely computer-animated feature film. What followed are some of my favorite animated films -- and my children's favorites, […]

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Captain of a hook: 10 engaging lesson introduction ideas

DitchThatTxtbk — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:09:59 +0000

This post is written by Megan Diede and Kara Risby. Megan and Kara both currently teach primary at Prairie Wind Elementary in Gillette, Wyoming. They are also the founders of IntegratED LLC a framework that challenges teachers to find a new norm and their teaching. “Tick, Toc, Tick, Toc…” How many of you pictured the crocodile from […]

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20 brilliant teacher hacks for the classroom

DitchThatTxtbk — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:34:11 +0000

Teachers are nothing less than incredible, creative, brilliant people. They find ways to solve problems in ways that are not only ingenious but also usually pretty cheap!We call these "teacher hacks".We might define a teacher hack as a unique, sometimes creative, not "by the book" way to solve a problem and there are tons out […]

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15 ways to use Genially in the classroom

DitchThatTxtbk — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:30:20 +0000

Are you looking to create professional looking presentations, websites, videos, and more from easy to use templates? Here comes Genially. This post is co-authored by Manny Curiel and Karly Moura. Manny Curiel is an educational technology specialist for Cypress Fairbanks ISD near Houston, Texas. He's a Google Certified Trainer and Microsoft in Education Trainer. He […]

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End of the Year THRIVE-al (Not Survival) Guide

Matt Miller — Wed, 12 May 2021 07:26:00 +0000

The end of the school year is a unique animal: extra time, review time, not enough time, etc. Here are some ideas and tools to help you thrive.As I write this, my kids have a little less than three weeks left of school yet. It’s the time of year when attention spans get shorter and […]

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How to create student blogs in Google Slides (for FREE!)

Matt Miller — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:35:43 +0000

Blogs give your students' work an audience. Here's an easy way to set up student blogs with Google Slides. Blogging has really democratized the world of writing. Now, you don't have to pass through a gatekeeper (book publisher, magazine editor, etc.) to get your ideas out there. You can start a blog, publish, and share […]

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