Articles by: Diana Restifo | Tech & Learning

Best FIFA World Cup Activities & Lessons

By Ray Bendici published 18 November 22

These FIFA World Cup activities and lessons are sure to score with students

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Best Digital Portfolios for Students

By Diana Restifo published 10 November 22

These top digital portfolios allow students to showcase their schoolwork with pride.

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Top Sites for Differentiated Instruction

By Diana Restifo published 25 October 22

These online platforms offer a wide variety of tools to help teachers differentiate instruction in their classrooms

Free Fact-Checking Sites for Students and Teachers

By Diana Restifo published 14 October 22

Fact-checking sites for students to research reports, papers, and more

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Best Election Sites and Apps for Education

By Diana Restifo published 4 October 22

Teach U.S. elections, civics, law and history with these top election sites, apps and games.

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Best Free Hispanic Heritage Month Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 27 September 22

Celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage

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Best Free Constitution Day Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo published 13 September 22

These free Constitution Day lessons and activities will inspire students to understand, question, and debate the most important issues of our day.

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Best Free Social-Emotional Learning Sites and Apps

By Diana Restifo published 31 August 22

Social-emotional learning resources for teachers, families, and students

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Best Online Education Sites

By Diana Restifo published 23 August 22

These websites, many of them free, are some of the best around for learning any topic.

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Best Sites for Genius Hour/Passion Projects

By Diana Restifo published 17 August 22

These top Genius Hour/Passion Project websites provide expert guidance to educators interested in implementing Genius Hour in their classrooms

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Best Digital Icebreakers

By Diana Restifo, David Kapuler published 2 August 22

Ease into the new school year with fun and engaging digital icebreakers

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Best Multi-Tiered System of Support Resources

By Diana Restifo published 26 July 22

Find out how to use MTSS to support student learning and development

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Best Sites and Apps for Digital Storytelling

By Diana Restifo published 11 July 22

Digital storytelling can help boost communication and presentation skills

Top Sites and Resources to Support LGTBQ+ Students

By Diana Restifo last updated 7 July 22

It’s estimated that nearly two million American youth aged 13-17 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

Top Sites for Educator Professional Development

By Diana Restifo last updated 15 June 22

These professional development sites for education will help teachers refresh and update their practice

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Top Free Sites for Creating Digital Art

By Diana Restifo published 7 June 22

These free digital art creation sites range from simple web apps for preschoolers to sophisticated software for advanced students, educators, and professionals.

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Best Online Summer Jobs for Teachers

By Diana Restifo last updated 3 June 22

How teachers can earn summer income without the time, cost, and hassle of a commute

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Best Father’s Day Activities and Lessons

By Diana Restifo published 1 June 22

These Father's Day activities and lessons can help your students express their appreciation for their fathers as caregivers, mentors, and role models.

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Best Free Virtual Escape Rooms for Schools

By Diana Restifo published 16 May 22

Virtual escape rooms incorporate riddles, puzzles, math, logic, and literacy skills to create an exciting adventure in education.

Best Mother's Day Activities and Lessons

By Diana Restifo published 3 May 22

These top resources make great Mother's Day activities for any age.

May the 4th Be With You: Best Free Star Wars Teaching Ideas

By Diana Restifo published 26 April 22

With Star Wars Day, May 4th, just around the corner, it’s a great time to turn the magical allure of the Star Wars movie franchise into fun and fascinating lessons

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Best Free Social Networks/Media Sites for Education

By Diana Restifo published 19 April 22

These top social networking/media sites are free, easy to use, and offer rich opportunities for educators and students to network, create, share and learn with each other.

Best Free Earth Day Lessons & Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 5 April 22

These free Earth Day lessons and activities will help teachers explore this crucial subject with K-12 students in an engaging, age-appropriate way.

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Best Deaf Awareness Lessons & Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 21 March 22

The following free deaf history and awareness lessons and activities highlight the accomplishments of deaf people in the arts, education, sports, law, science, and music.

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Education Communication: Best Free Sites & Apps

By Diana Restifo published 7 March 22

These top free communication sites and apps for education provide teachers with a digital platform for two-way group or individual sharing of text, images, video, calendars, and much more.