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

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 FIFA World Cup Activities & Lessons
By Ray Bendici published
These FIFA World Cup activities and lessons are sure to score with students

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 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 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

Best Multi-Tiered System of Support Resources
By Diana Restifo published
Find out how to use MTSS to support student learning and development

50 Web 2.0 Sites for Schools
By Diana Restifo, David Kapuler last updated
Web 2.0 sites are built for interactivity and collaboration—two features essential to education.

Best Free Social Networks/Media Sites for Education
By Diana Restifo published
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 Trials For Education September 2021
By Diana Restifo published
These free trials allow educators to test online platforms and products before buying.
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