Tech Tool of the Month: Animate from Audio – Part 2

In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Animate from audio 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 implementation ideas. Animate From Audio When you arrive on the website, you’ll see … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Animate from Audio – Part 1

Adobe Express’s Animate from audio is a powerful, user-friendly tool that allows you to transform your voice into a lively animated character video with just a few clicks. This tool leverages advanced speech recognition and animation technology to seamlessly sync mouth movements and gestures with your audio. Choose from various animated avatars, including robots, cartoon characters, … read more »

Dollars and Sense: Integrating Financial Literacy Across the Curriculum

In today’s world, financial literacy is a crucial skill that often gets overlooked in education. As we celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April, it’s essential to find ways to seamlessly integrate financial concepts into our students’ everyday classroom experiences. Why Financial Literacy Matters Students need to learn about financial literacy through cross-curricular experiences because it … read more »

Closing Out Women’s History Month with Digital Books

“Here’s to strong women; may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” Author Unknown As Women’s History Month draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the remarkable women we’ve learned about over the past few weeks. An engaging way for students to showcase their learning is to … read more »

Beyond the Digits: Elevating Your Pi Day Celebrations with Music, Art, and Technology

What did Pi say when asked if they could explain what Pi Day was again? “I don’t want to repeat myself.” On March 14, 1988, physicist and San Francisco Science Museum employee Larry Shaw revolutionized how we celebrate mathematics by organizing the first-ever Pi Day. This date, representing the first three digits of Pi, also … read more »