Tech Tool of the Month: Padlet – Part 1

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Padlet is a simple web application that allows you to create a virtual bulletin board to display information on any topic. There are seven layouts to choose from when setting up your Padlet board that control how information is presented (including a timeline and map!). Users can add images, links, videos, texts, drawings, and more … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Argument Wars – Part 1

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Argument Wars is a free, game-based simulation offered through iCivics that provides a creative way for students to learn about nine landmark Supreme Court cases (Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v Wainwright, and others). Each case is a different immersive experience. Students play the role of a lawyer and choose what side to represent, … read more »


Using Thinking Routines to Apply Historical Context Through Music

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In the 1930s, swing jazz emerged as a dominant form of music in the United States. The upbeat tempo of this music provided temporary relief from problems plaguing the country and the world—music and dance halls filled with people dancing to the big band sound. On January 16, 1938, Bennie Goodman performed the first jazz … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Elementari – Part 1

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Elementari is a colorful and engaging website that allows you to easily create digital stories as slideshows. The tool features various fonts, speech bubbles, animation, backgrounds, voice audio options, and drag-and-drop images. The site provides step-by-step instructions to help navigate the many features. Share your story using the provided URL (there is also an option … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Phrase.It – Part 1

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Phrase.It is an easy-to-use website that allows you to add cartoon speech bubbles to any photo in seconds without requiring registration or membership. You can upload an image from your device or use one from the site’s stock photo collection, then select one of five different types of speech bubbles to drag and drop anywhere … read more »