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Spotify Wrapped-style learning: Free template + class activities - Ditch That Textbook

It's that special time at the end of the year that your students anticipate excitedly ...Winter break? Christmas? New Year's Eve?Please. 🤦🏻‍♂️It's the

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6 AI-powered Google tools for the classroom - Ditch That Textbook

Google has created AI-powered tools to support learning. Here are several tools to check out for teaching and learning.

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Tech-Giving: 10 interactive Thanksgiving activities for the classroom - Ditch That Textbook

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate in the classroom than with some fun, techy activities! These ideas will have

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24 ideas for creating a discussion-rich classroom - Ditch That Textbook

Discussion can engage students and help them to see different perspectives. Use these strategies to create a discussion-rich classroom.

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Protecting kids from unhealthy AI relationships - Ditch That Textbook

Some of us saw the warning signs. For others, it had to hit the news before they realized.Unhealthy relationships between kids and artificial

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10 fun, techy Halloween classroom ideas - Ditch That Textbook

Let the Halloween classroom fun commence! If you’re looking for some quick, creative Halloween fun, these activity ideas can help.

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Transform any online resource into interactive learning with Brisk Boost - Ditch That Textbook

This post is sponsored by Brisk TeachingAs teachers, we have all sorts of learning resources for our students -- documents, web pages, slide decks,

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17.10.2024

What parents need to know about kids and AI - Ditch That Textbook

Teachers: equip parents with AI-powered tips and resources at home to support student learning. Here's what they need to know.

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Ten Ways Pictures Boost Learning: Dual Coding Theory Introduction

Images can help student memory. Learn about dual coding and some practical ways you can use it in the classroom.

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5 concerns about AI in education - Ditch That Textbook

AI hype is here, and we should have concerns about AI in education. Here are 5 things to consider in schools.

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25.09.2024

Meet Google NotebookLM: 10 things to know for educators - Ditch That Textbook

NotebookLM is a personal AI research assistant. It's free. It can help teachers and students. Here's how it can support teaching & learning.

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20.09.2024

Create lesson plans, quizzes, and presentations in seconds with this must-have Google Chrome extension - Ditch That Textbook

This post is sponsored by Brisk TeachingTeachers are always on the lookout for tools that can save time and enhance their teaching experience and AI

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17.09.2024

How to make custom songs for your class in a minute with Suno - Ditch That Textbook

Music can help your students learn. Suno (suno.com) creates custom songs for you in a minute that can support learning and the classroom.

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11.09.2024

10 easy ways to use MirrorTalk in your classroom - Ditch That Textbook

MirrorTalk gets students thinking and talking about their work -- with little to no prep from the teacher! See how to get started with it.

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20.08.2024

Can you cite AI in classwork? Should you? - Ditch That Textbook

Student can cite AI in academic work. But should they? Here's some guidance for being more intentional about using AI in student writing and classwork.

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20.08.2024

Transform Your Classroom with EduProtocols (ELA edition) - Ditch That Textbook

Jacob Carr is an educator, author, and education consultant specializing in pedagogy and integrating artificial intelligence into the classroom. He also

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11.08.2024

Microsoft Flip (Flipgrid) alternatives to try this year - Ditch That Textbook

This post was originally published here at VirtualEscapeRooms.org. Educators around the world came to know and love Flipgrid. The video recording platform

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03.08.2024

AI detection software doesn’t work. Do this instead. - Ditch That Textbook

Adam Sparks is a Nebraska-based educator that taught English and Social Studies for 7 years before recently finishing his master's in Learning Design and

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03.08.2024

Student interest surveys to connect learning to their world - Ditch That Textbook

Student interest surveys help us know what makes our students tick, which helps us build relationships and learning that matters.

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20 AI "first steps" for teachers - Ditch That Textbook

Is it time to get started with artificial intelligence? These 20 AI "first steps" for teachers will catch you up to speed.

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17.07.2024

12 engaging activities to rock your back to school PD - Ditch That Textbook

Those first few days back at school before the students arrive are precious. We need time to collaborate with our colleagues and get back in gear. We also

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17.07.2024

Build meaningful reflection into class in minutes with Mirror Talk - Ditch That Textbook

This post is sponsored by Swivl.Imagine that a student finishes up a science lab. Or a book. Or even learning about a new subject. What if they don’t

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11.07.2024

10 surprising things you'll discover at Wakelet Community Week - Ditch That Textbook

What do you get when you attend Wakelet Community Week?More than you think! Wakelet Community week is an inspiring event where educators and

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Work hard, play hard: One teacher’s journey implementing gamification all YEAR long - Ditch That Textbook

This post is written by Matt Armstrong, a 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher in Erie, IL. Matt strives to make history relevant and engaging for

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11.05.2024

20 ways Google tools can make the end of the year ROCK - Ditch That Textbook

The end of the year is unique. Google tools can help! Here are 20 ways to use them in class.

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The SAMR dozen: 12 AI strategies for educators - Ditch That Textbook

This post is written by Becky Keene, an educator, author, and speaker. Becky has been advocating for modern pedagogies in public education around the

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24.04.2024

Radical Wellness: The Self-Care Nobody Is Talking About - Ditch That Textbook

This post is written by Kim Strobel. She has spent 22 years in education as a former 4th-grade teacher, literacy coordinator, curriculum director,

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24.04.2024

Capture creativity with Microsoft Designer prompts in the classroom - Ditch That Textbook

As educators, we're always on the lookout for innovative ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences.The new and exciting world of

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24.04.2024

10 powerful ways to use custom chatbots in the classroom - Ditch That Textbook

This post is sponsored by SchoolAIAs teachers, we’re outnumbered.In a traditional classroom, there’s only one of us. But there are dozens of them. It

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20 useful ways to use Padlet in class now - Ditch That Textbook

Padlet is a web app that lets users post notes on a digital wall. The uses for this site in the classroom are virtually endless!

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Getting started with classroom jobs - Ditch That Textbook

Involving students in classroom responsibilities isn't just about easing the teacher's workload (although that's a nice perk!). It's about creating

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35+ engaging lessons you can use in class tomorrow - Ditch That Textbook

The LEGO Movie. Scooby Doo. Wonder Woman.If we could package THAT into a lesson, it'd probably make it more engaging, right?How about free pre-made lesson

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Classroom AI 101: Imagining Story Setting with Text-Evidence Supported Prompting - Ditch That Textbook

This post is written by Caleb J. Wilson, a District Coach of Instructional Technology and Innovation for Worcester County Public Schools, Maryland, where

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27.02.2024

Why artificial intelligence won't replace teachers - Ditch That Textbook

Artificial intelligence continues to grow by leaps and bounds. For many of us, when we met ChatGPT for the first time, we started asking lots of

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Unlock the power of student portfolios with Wakelet - Ditch That Textbook

Post sponsored by WakeletDigital portfolios are a great way for students to demonstrate their learning, achievements, and growth in education. They can

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Classroom AI 101: Simulate conversations with characters using AI - Ditch That Textbook

It's one thing to teach students about characters in history -- or the characters in a book.Students can read their words, learn about those people,

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Classroom AI 101: AI text adventure stories for your class - Ditch That Textbook

Choose Your Own Adventure books were always a hit for me in the school library.As a student, I probably read all of those CYOA books -- and read them over

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Classroom AI 101: Create guided notes for videos with AI - Ditch That Textbook

Over the years, YouTube has grown and become a more common part of the classroom. So have student video assignments.Sometimes, students watch the videos

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26.01.2024

20+ tips to use Google Classroom effectively and efficiently - Ditch That Textbook

Google Classroom can be even more powerful with a few tips and strategies to make it efficient and effective.

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Christmas Art Activities for Elementary Students - Ditch That Textbook

Spotify Wrapped-style learning: Free template + class activities - Ditch That Textbook

6 AI-powered Google tools for the classroom - Ditch That Textbook

Tech-Giving: 10 interactive Thanksgiving activities for the classroom - Ditch That Textbook

24 ideas for creating a discussion-rich classroom - Ditch That Textbook

Protecting kids from unhealthy AI relationships - Ditch That Textbook

10 fun, techy Halloween classroom ideas - Ditch That Textbook

Transform any online resource into interactive learning with Brisk Boost - Ditch That Textbook

What parents need to know about kids and AI - Ditch That Textbook

Ten Ways Pictures Boost Learning: Dual Coding Theory Introduction

5 concerns about AI in education - Ditch That Textbook

Meet Google NotebookLM: 10 things to know for educators - Ditch That Textbook

Create lesson plans, quizzes, and presentations in seconds with this must-have Google Chrome extension - Ditch That Textbook

How to make custom songs for your class in a minute with Suno - Ditch That Textbook

10 easy ways to use MirrorTalk in your classroom - Ditch That Textbook

Can you cite AI in classwork? Should you? - Ditch That Textbook

Transform Your Classroom with EduProtocols (ELA edition) - Ditch That Textbook

Microsoft Flip (Flipgrid) alternatives to try this year - Ditch That Textbook

AI detection software doesn’t work. Do this instead. - Ditch That Textbook

Student interest surveys to connect learning to their world - Ditch That Textbook

20 AI "first steps" for teachers - Ditch That Textbook

12 engaging activities to rock your back to school PD - Ditch That Textbook

Build meaningful reflection into class in minutes with Mirror Talk - Ditch That Textbook

10 surprising things you'll discover at Wakelet Community Week - Ditch That Textbook

Work hard, play hard: One teacher’s journey implementing gamification all YEAR long - Ditch That Textbook

20 ways Google tools can make the end of the year ROCK - Ditch That Textbook

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Radical Wellness: The Self-Care Nobody Is Talking About - Ditch That Textbook

Capture creativity with Microsoft Designer prompts in the classroom - Ditch That Textbook

10 powerful ways to use custom chatbots in the classroom - Ditch That Textbook

20 useful ways to use Padlet in class now - Ditch That Textbook

Getting started with classroom jobs - Ditch That Textbook

35+ engaging lessons you can use in class tomorrow - Ditch That Textbook

Classroom AI 101: Imagining Story Setting with Text-Evidence Supported Prompting - Ditch That Textbook

Why artificial intelligence won't replace teachers - Ditch That Textbook

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Classroom AI 101: AI text adventure stories for your class - Ditch That Textbook

Classroom AI 101: Create guided notes for videos with AI - Ditch That Textbook

20+ tips to use Google Classroom effectively and efficiently - Ditch That Textbook

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