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Revising Lessons to Include AI

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

Revise your lesson plans to take advantage of new AI functionalities to the edtech tools you and your students enjoy using

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Edtech Show & Tell: June 2025

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Library Media Specialist

By Sascha Zuger published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Tips for administrators and educators to make the most of library media specialists’ expertise to benefit their students, from Cathy Collins

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Optimizing Teacher PD with AI

By Michael Gaskell published

How utilizing the best AI tools, including NotebookLM, can improve teacher performance.

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Recognizing When Not To Use AI

By Erik Ofgang published

AI has become part of modern education for teachers and students, but it’s not always the best or most efficient way to accomplish a task.

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What Is What If Math And How Can I Use It to Teach?

By Luke Edwards published

What If Math uses a powerful technique to help children learn algebra with digital age skills.

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4 Ways to Leverage AI to Bridge Cultural Gaps in K-12 Classrooms

By Steve Baule published

By providing personalized learning experiences, enhancing communication and collaboration, and fostering cultural awareness, AI can help bridge gaps.

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Educator Edtech Review: xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter for Education

By Frank Pileiro published

A versatile and powerful desktop laser cutter bundled specifically for education, the xTool P2S is a solution for STEM, arts, and vocational education.

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6 Steps to Mobile Makerspace Success

By Sascha Zuger published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - How Bonny Eagle Schools has successfully implemented its Maker Spaces Go Mobile program.

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10 Best Tools To Teach Writing

By Luke Edwards published

Use these best tools to teach writing and students can progress at their ideal rate toward success.

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