DIGITAL READING TOOLS FOR K-5 READERS
Teach reading in grades K-5? You may be looking for digital apps and resources to support your young readers. Research emphasizes how important it is to encourage reading … learn more
A totally free index of Internet resources for the K-12 Community.
Teach reading in grades K-5? You may be looking for digital apps and resources to support your young readers. Research emphasizes how important it is to encourage reading … learn more
In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, using artificial intelligence (AI) tools holds great promise for transforming classrooms. As educators, we find ourselves at the forefront of this exciting … learn more
How to make the power of AI research work for you. Here are three useful research tools that tell you where these found the information, with a basic … learn more
Challenging games, fun projects, and a healthy dose of AI tools round out our top picks for breathing new life into history lessons. A list of seven teacher-tested … learn more
In the ever-evolving world of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in classrooms has become increasingly prominent. As an educator, it’s essential to navigate this landscape … learn more
Proper assessment is essential to learning. Teachers plan their lessons and activities around learning objectives, and they need ways to check that students have accomplished those goals. Assessment is … learn more
This post is Day 4 of my “Cool Tools 2023” series where we are exploring some of the year’s best tools for teaching and learning. This year we … learn more
Emojis can be a fun and creative tool for educational activities. They are easy to use, can represent many ideas, work well with any age range, and are just … learn more
math instruction has always seemed like the quest for the Grail to me. First off, the content seems very foreign (at least to me!) and then there is … learn more
The purpose of this post is to provide you, the educators, with practical tips and tools to help you create compelling educational content. In an era where digital … learn more
The two weeks before school gets out for Winter Break are probably not the best time for deep learning or introducing new content. Students (and the teachers) are … learn more
These apps and websites can help teachers boost their productivity, personalize learning, and create lesson content. Over the past five years, I’ve explored ways to integrate AI into … learn more
TCEA. TechNotes. Citing your work is an essential part of doing research. And, if you are like me, keeping track of where you are finding your information can … learn more
ClassTools is an educator resource centre for creating games, quizzes and more to help with learning. ClassTools is an easy-to-use website filled with resources for use by educators … learn more
Create animation videos with 9 video creation tools and then, integrate your videos with YouTube. By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: May 19, 2023
Google tools and activities can offer many ways for students to be creative when making art. Although there is no replacement for getting your hands dirty with finger … learn more
TCEA TechNotes. MagicSchool is an AI-powered educational platform designed to deliver personalized learning experiences spanning kindergarten to college levels. Leveraging advanced machine learning capabilities, it tailors content, monitors … learn more
Free Map Tools. An online resource that enables visitors to easily and quickly use maps in order to measure, search and overlay mark-up elements on maps for a wide … learn more
TCEA TechNotes. Dyslexia is a learning disorder affecting a person’s reading, writing, and spelling ability. There are many ways teachers can support dyslexic students, including allowing them to … learn more
Teachers and administrators from pre-K through 12th grade named these tools their top picks for this year and beyond. If there was ever a year for teachers to … learn more
RapidTables.com contains quick reference information and a variety of tools for math or science. (Grade Calculator, Bar Graph maker, Calendar, alarm clock, etc).
Google and Microsoft continue to announce exciting new tools that enhance reading. Let’s take a moment to review their contributions to improving reading skills. written by Miguel Guhlin June 26, … learn more
Since January anything that I’ve published about AI (artificial intelligence) has vaulted to the top of the list of the most popular posts of the week, month, and … learn more
TechNotes. Looking for a flashcard maker for the new school year? Here is my ultimate list of tools for online flashcards that offer educators a convenient and interactive … learn more
Here’s what you need to know about the digital tools for teachers, such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Flipgrid. If you’re new to teaching or looking to … learn more
Geography is a subject that is all about understanding the world around us. With the help of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools, geography teachers can make learning … learn more
Join us July 27, 2023, for a full day of OK2Ask® workshops featuring strategies, tips, and tricks for using free tools from Microsoft for assessment—no paid license required! … learn more
Common Sense Education. It can be tough for teachers to prepare students for the jobs of the future. Who knows what lies ahead 10 or 20 years? Whatever … learn more
Formative assessment is such an essential part of the learning process and student success, and many digital tools can help support this process. This list has a wide … learn more
Within the covers of each Red Rocket Reader is a set of useful tools designed to support and guide the teacher.
Digital storytelling can be an effective way to engage students in hands-on and creative learning experiences. We all love stories and stories have the potential to intrigue, immerse, … learn more
Learning can take place anywhere, not just in the classroom. Summertime offers many opportunities for kids to gain knowledge. You can help them learn by introducing them to … learn more
Whether you teach online or in person this fall, these digital math tools may come in handy for grades pre-K through 12. By Emelina Minero July 27, 2020
The purpose of this post is to share with you this helpful collection of back-to-school resources to use with your students in class. Offering you the best educational … learn more
(No tech skills required). If you’re new to AI and worried that you won’t be able to keep up with other teachers who are already using these tools, … learn more
The default action for students to take when given a research task is to turn to Google. Unfortunately, many students won’t venture much beyond the first couple of … learn more
Well, here we are in May! Many of you have already finished out the school year, and several of you are in the final stretch. Whichever category you … learn more
From educational media to classroom activities, from a behind-the-scenes look at ideas we’re tinkering with to the vast riches of our Explore section, our teaching tools support educators and provide hundreds of ways to play … learn more
TCEA TECH NOTES. We’re all hearing a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) these days. For some, it’s a source of apprehension. For others, AI is an exploratory playground … learn more
The best free formative assessment tools can help teachers track student progress and personalize learning. Formative assessments are crucial for educators to understand their students’ grasp of concepts … learn more
The benefits around teaching kids to code have gained more and more momentum — making the market for apps and sites offering computer science curriculum and activities crowded. Thankfully, there … learn more
We’ve scoured the web for helpful apps, tools, and platforms to help you as you set up your distance learning environments during your school closures. If we’ve found … learn more
Distance learning is fast changing from a “backup” choice to the preferred way modern students want to study, thanks to better eLearning technologies. Online educators need to learn new digital and … learn more
Thesaurus and word tools for your creative needs WordHippo is an online website and application providing a range of tools related to the use of words for creative … learn more
If you’re new to teaching or looking to learn more about digital tools for teachers such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, or Flip–and all the related apps and … learn more
Teachers juggle myriad responsibilities every day. They are charged with managing a classroom and creating a calm, positive and respectful environment where each student feels safe and appreciated. … learn more
This e-book provides advice, strategies, and resources that will help you integrate education technology in your classroom right now. Experienced teachers and those new to technology will benefit … learn more
Below is a collection of some very good web tools to help you better integrate technology in your instruction. 2010-2022 Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, by Med Kharbach
Both students and teachers can benefit inside and outside of school from organizational tools like calendars, presentation templates, and note-taking apps. Whether students are setting goals, receiving homework reminders, using … learn more
Our exclusive focus is Project Based Learning. Why? Because PBL advances educational equity and empowers youth furthest from opportunity. We believe PBL is transformative for all kids. Through … learn more
Learn how to use Google tools for translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, dictionary, screencasting and more. The best Google tools for English language learners are now more powerful than ever … learn more
An important part of writing research papers is organizing references and generating bibliographies. If not done correctly, it can be a real pain in the back. The last … learn more
If you’re looking for ways tech can support your teaching in the 2022–2023 school year, this list is here to help. These top-rated apps and sites — ranging from instructional … learn more
Inspires great teaching. Physical Education lessons. Curriculum tools. Inspiring Professional Development.
In this week’s education technology tutorial, Sam Kary of The New EdTech Classroom shows you key features for his picks for best edtech programs for teachers in 2021. … learn more
Find free tips and tools curated by digital experts to use with your students, including how-to videos, downloadable tip sheets, and templates.
Below is a list featuring a wide variety of educational technology tools and websites for teachers and students to use in and out of class. During my 12 … learn more
Middle school is the perfect time to ignite students’ passion for reading and writing. These hand-picked ELA apps, games, and websites do just that, building on foundational elementary skills with … learn more
The future of education is hybrid education, a fact that is now more evident than in any time before. The large scale disruptions caused by the current pandemic … learn more
Twig Science Tools, created by Twig Education. Award-winning resources to engage your K-5 class in the wonders of science, all aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.
Sometimes you want to publish on paper or create PDF’s, something other than a web page. These tools are specifically designed to create free format publications, way beyond … learn more
Includes a list of the most widely used tools for creating 3D item .stl files.
Classroom Technology News (a.k.a, Tech & Learning) is a great resource for education technology professionals responsible for implementing and purchasing technology products in K-12 districts and schools. Tech … learn more
For K12, in particular, these new visualization tools are a boon for understanding complex phenomena.
Search tools are not just about text. There are a wide range of options to search for audio, video and image files. As with all original material, pictures, … learn more
We are starting a new section here, indexing resources available to allow you to create or inexpensively buy your own classroom tools.
Keeping students engaged during the last six weeks of school can be a challenge. The other day I was browsing FB and came across a teacher asking for … learn more
In this interactive lesson, discover how literary techniques like figurative language, imagery, and symbolism contribute to the overall meaning of a poem. Explore how a poet establishes and … learn more
At home or in the classroom, World Wildlife Fund’s Wild Classroom connects educators and parents with the tools and resources they need to help kids explore and understand … learn more
Here you’ll find a wealth of resources and information aimed at helping educators bring genetics, bioscience and health alive in the classroom. A companion to the popular Learn.Genetics website, Teach.Genetics … learn more
Mastery Coding™ empowers students to meet the challenges of tomorrow through intelligent technology education. Browse our free resources to find teaching tools and informative guides for teaching coding, … learn more
The following is a list of free resources to help with teaching your kids spelling and vocabulary. Did you know you can use free AI tools like ChatGPT … learn more
Scientific methods are the techniques and tools scientists use to learn about the world! Learn about questions, hypotheses, variables, theories, laws and much more by playing video games … learn more
Teaching teens life skills doesn’t just build independence, it also builds social-emotional learning (SEL) skills that teens need. There are five core SEL competencies that experts recommend. Look for … learn more
This Curipod Lesson Plan is designed to help educators integrate the digital tool to support instruction. Curipod brings an exciting addition to the available presentation and slideshow digital … learn more
Learn effective prompts for creating lesson outlines and materials, and then differentiating those resources for reading level and language proficiency. Once students are old enough to be reading … learn more
Even the literary types can enjoy the benefits of technology. Check out how you can integrate literature and technology seamlessly. Here are tips, tools, and resources for teaching … learn more
Education.com Teaching is one of the most challenging and complex jobs on the planet. Our digital resources, tools, and learning materials are developed by educational experts to incorporate … learn more
Information literacy is quickly becoming one of the most important topics to cover in schools across the United States. It sharpens their minds with critical thinking skills, and … learn more
AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools and tips for teachers and students. Richard Byrne 2.14.24
Watch the Sid the Science Kid clip from “The Whale Episode” to spark conversations about science tools, like rulers. Then use the lesson plan and resources to support your … learn more
Every year, I gather all the fabulous Google resources from our TechNotes blog and put them all in one place for you. This year, we’ve had some amazing … learn more
Find out what’s new in Google for Education in this timely update guide. The latest slew of updates from Google means the software designed for educational institutions has … learn more
Computer Science Lessons for All Ages In the dynamic world of technology, computer science education has become a cornerstone for preparing students to succeed in the digital age. … learn more
The Educator’s Online Resource. Cross-Curricular Resources. These educational worksheets are great for any classroom. Engage your students with these educational worksheets. Members receive unlimited access to 50,000+ cross-curricular … learn more
Today, with technology making information more accessible than ever before, we are facing a challenge. This surge of disinformation, often fueled by malicious entities aiming to harm individuals, … learn more
How news-literate are you? Test and sharpen your news literacy skills with short activities, engaging quizzes and shareable graphics for learners of all ages.
With tools ranging from interactive exercises and quizzes to games and comprehensive lesson plans, you’ll find a variety of aids to help tailor and optimize the learning experiences … learn more
With the rise of remote working and learning, the ability to collaborate effectively from different locations has never been more important. Collaborative whiteboards have stepped into this space, … learn more
Wish you could create breathtaking charts, diagrams, and graphs? Blend beautiful landscapes into the background of your graph? Show children learning on a graph featuring student growth? Step … learn more
No amount of technology can replace a great teacher. With that in mind, I help teachers learn to use today’s tech tools to enhance instruction and build relationships … learn more
An Essential Guide to AI for Educators. This FREE 2-hour, hands-on course is designed to help educators get started using ChatGPT to save time, engage students, and implement … learn more
Arthur, Clifford, Curious George, Daniel Tiger, Molly of Denali, and more —find the all-stars of PBS KIDS in this large collection of conversation cards. Discover conversation cards, flexible … learn more
These top free sites for creating digital art range from simple web apps for preschoolers to sophisticated software for advanced students, educators, and professionals. While some of these … learn more
Happy New Year to the vibrant community of K12IRC.org! As we step into 2024, let’s embrace the journey of learning with renewed enthusiasm and curiosity. May this year … learn more
Curipod is a versatile tool for creating all kinds of amazing content. Our mission is to give anyone and everyone the tools to create visual and interactive content. … learn more
Use these K-8 teaching tools to bring relevance to your lessons in today’s ever-changing world. This K-8 teaching resource brings math concepts to life through fun and educational … learn more
Welcome and Happy Techmas! Each day, beginning on December 4th, our High School DLCs will share a learning strategy complete with digital tools, examples, resources, templates, and future … learn more
This is a time of year when we look for some fun activities to keep our students focused and active. If possible it is great to find projects … learn more