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And then i was like... A GIF-Creation Tool

GIFs, or graphics interchange format, are essentially moving image files. Leveraging GIFs in the classroom can be a great way to promote creativity,...

What are Visual Cues?

AFIRM, or Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules, an extension of the National Professional Development Center, has produced a family...

The Power of Visuals to Engage Your Audience

No matter where your classroom is, whether you are virtual, hybrid, or in a traditional classroom setting, visual cues are important for all...

6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners

Are you looking to support English Learners? This post from Emily Kaplan and Edutopia outlines six strategies to help when teaching English...

6 Key Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Distance Learning

As we've moved from remote learning back to traditional or hybrid learning — or perhaps you've stayed virtual!— we can take what we've learned...

Leaders Eat Last: A No Book Study in 25 Minutes: On-Demand Workshop

Check out this workshop, led by Diana Smith (Director of Digital Learning) and Rebecca Estes (Senior Director of Educator Talent), on key...

Adding Emojis Using Different Devices

Are you looking to add a little pizazz to your content? Perhaps you're looking to break up chunks of information or make your materials more visually...

12 Ways to Support English Learners in the Mainstream Classroom

Are you looking for resources to support English Learners (ELs) in your classroom? The Cult of Pedagogy has interviewed three EL teachers and...

How to Create a Digitally Sustainable Future

The digital world we live in is not going to become less all-consuming. We must find a way to safely and wisely exist in it. As teachers, we need to...

Healthy Tech Habits for Post-COVID Teaching

As we move into a post-COVID landscape of teaching and learning, you may be ready to reassess the educational technology tools and habits you picked...

Career Ideas from What's the Point?

Ever wish you could make more of a real-world connection between what you're teaching and how your students might use it professionally...

Earth day STEAM Activities

These STEAM activity ideas from Erik Murray are perfect for celebrating Earth Day or thinking creatively about our planet's future any time...

Google Earth Resources

If you've been curious about Google Earth, check out this video to experience the basics of using the tool to visit a faraway location, visualize and...

Old-school Manipulatives for All Subjects in a Digital Age: On-Demand Workshop

For decades, teachers in all subjects have understood the benefits of students engaging in "hands-on" activities. Tactile manipulation of objects...

UDL & Blended Learning: An On-Demand Workshop

Brenny Kummer, Coordinator of Instructional Technology at Batholomew Consolidated School Corporation, leads the discussion on utilizing Universal...

Semantic Mapping

Semantic mapping is a visual strategy for connecting and extending vocabulary knowledge. This resource from Power Up What Works at the American...

The Frayer Model

The Frayer Model is a graphic organizer used to define, clarify, and extend one's understanding of vocabulary words. In this resource from The Iris...

Lexile Hub

A Lexile Level is a popular method used by schools to measure how difficult a text is OR a student's reading ability level. Use this resource to...

Positive Relationships and Empowering Families

This video from Formed Families Forward was created for the state of Virginia but contains universal ideas. Watch educators discuss successes when...

A Guide for Engaging ELL Families: Twenty Strategies for School Leaders

When we as teachers are reaching out to families, it is important to make sure we are connecting with all families. This resource provided by...