Diana Restifo
Tech & Learning editor and contributor since 2010, Diana is dedicated to ferreting out the best free and low-cost tech tools for teachers.
Latest articles by Diana Restifo

Best Graphic Organizers for Education
By Diana Restifo published
There graphic organizer tools and apps make it easy to create beautiful and productive projects

Best Free Constitution Day Lessons and Activities
By Diana Restifo published
These free Constitution Day lessons and activities will inspire students to understand, question, and debate the most important issues of our day.

Awesome Articles for Students: Websites and Other Resources
By Diana Restifo last updated
All of these sites are free.

HOTS for Teachers: Best Free Resources For Higher-Order Thinking Skills
By Diana Restifo published
Teach higher-order thinking skills with these top free resources.

Best Digital Icebreakers
By Diana Restifo published
Ease into the new school year with fun and engaging digital icebreakers

Best Free Virtual Labs
By Diana Restifo published
These best virtual lab sites and apps are all free, highly engaging, and informative—and most don’t require registration.

Best Free AI Detection Sites
By Diana Restifo published
We test these free AI detection sites to help teachers find tools to detect the use of AI

Best Sites & Apps for K-12 Education Games
By Diana Restifo last updated
Game-based learning is a great way to integrate technology into the classroom while engaging kids with real learning.

How to Use Comics in Your Classroom, With MakeBeliefsComix Founder Bill Zimmerman
By Diana Restifo published
Advice and best practices for using comics and MakeBeliefsComix to teach

Best Free Plagiarism Checking Sites
By Diana Restifo published
The best free online plagiarism checking sites for educators.

Best Sites and Apps for Special Education
By Diana Restifo last updated
These top special education sites and apps are designed for teachers, students and families

Top Free Sites for Creating Digital Art
By Diana Restifo last updated
These top free sites for creating digital art range from simple web apps for preschoolers to sophisticated software for advanced students

Best Virtual Field Trips
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
Students can experience the best virtual field trips without getting on a bus, or even leaving their homes.

Best Backchannel Chat Sites for Education
By Diana Restifo last updated
A backchannel chat keeps students engaged and collaborating while and teachers remain informed.

Best Technology Lessons and Activities
By Diana Restifo published
How to teach about technology, with technology

Best Science Lessons & Activities
By Diana Restifo published
Bring the wonderful world of science into your classroom with these top lesson and activities

Best Digital Portfolios for Students
By Diana Restifo published
These top digital portfolios allow students to showcase their schoolwork with pride.

Top Sites for Differentiated Instruction
By Diana Restifo published
These online platforms offer a wide variety of tools to help teachers differentiate instruction in their classrooms

Best Election Sites and Apps for Education
By Diana Restifo last updated
With the next election just around the corner, now is the time to explore these top election teaching resources from respected, non-partisan sources.

Best Free Social-Emotional Learning Sites and Apps
By Diana Restifo published
Social-emotional learning resources for teachers, families, and students

Best Online Education Sites
By Diana Restifo published
These websites, many of them free, are some of the best around for learning any topic.

Best Sites for Genius Hour/Passion Projects
By Diana Restifo published
These top Genius Hour/Passion Project websites provide expert guidance to educators interested in implementing Genius Hour in their classrooms
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