Top Tips for Reimagining Virtual Learning Days 

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Whether planned or unexpected, virtual learning days often fill teachers with anxiety or dread. At the same time, students may discount virtual learning and not view it as a “real” school day. But if we can think of virtual days as opportunities, they have tremendous potential to offer powerful learning experiences for students. The key … read more »


Engage Students in Civil War History Using Project Zero Thinking Routines

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These questions form the powerful See, Think, Wonder thinking routine developed by researchers at Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero. This routine and many others available through Project Zero’s Thinking Routine Toolbox (reviewed here) offer excellent frameworks to enhance student understanding of the complex economic, social, political, and moral considerations of the American Civil … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Teach Your Monster – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Teach Your Monster and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.  In case you missed it, Teach Your Monster is an award-winning educational platform where … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Teach Your Monster – Part 1

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Teach Your Monster is a gamified learning journey that captivates young minds. This award-winning educational platform invites students in grades K–2 to create their very own friendly monster character, who then embarks on magical quests through vibrant worlds where literacy, math, and nutrition skills become treasures to discover. Teach Your Monster is home to four games:  … read more »


Partners in Progress: Educators and AI Planning Lessons Together

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As an edtech coach, I know technology doesn’t replace teacher magic but can certainly amplify it. Like many other educators, over the last few years, I’ve been exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can become a powerful ally in our classrooms—especially in language arts instruction. Let’s be honest: AI can feel intimidating. But what if we … read more »