Tech Tool of the Month: Image Annotator – Part 1

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Image Annotator is one of the many free tools found at classtools.net. Image Annotator allows users to add virtual hotspots to images they’ve uploaded. These hot spots are clickable dots. A title, description, and URL (such as a video link) can be shared when you click on the dot. Users click to add as many … read more »


Let’s Chat: Planning for Earth Day with AI

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The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson promoted the concept of Earth Day to encourage students to fight for environmental causes with the same kind of energy they used to fight the Vietnam War. Earth Day activities and events have seen over one billion people in one hundred … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: FluentKey – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to FluentKey and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using FluentKey in your instruction.  Learn more about this game-based learning interactive that uses video clips to engage students and helps them practice listening comprehension skills in 14 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, American Sign … read more »


Reimagining Tradition: Ideas for Celebrating World Storytelling Day with Technology

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“When we reject the single story, when we realize there is never a single story about any place, we regain a kind of paradise.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Storytelling has been an essential part of human communication for thousands of years. We have all probably experienced hearing stories that have been passed down from generation to … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Padlet – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Padlet and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Padlet in your instruction. This simple web application allows you to create digital bulletin boards from seven easy layouts. Users can add images, links, videos, texts, drawings, and more to their virtual … read more »