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Review: Epson BrightLink 697ui Interactive Projector

By Phil Hintz published

Epson describes its BrightLink 697Ui ultra short-throw interactive display as “the ultimate academic collaboration tool,” and it’s nothing short of amazing.

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How is 5G Set to Change the Classroom?

By Catherine Ellis/TechRadar published

Faster, smarter and more interactive – a new generation of learning

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Yes . . . Your Class Does Need a 12 x 8 foot Map (And Online Interactives)

By Glenn Wiebe published

Be sure to make a stop at the Nat Geo Mapping Resources page to find the MapMaker Interactive and other handy tools.

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Personalized PD to Maximize Educator Learning

By Matthew X. Joseph EdD, Jeni Long, Sallee Clark published

Why design staff meetings and PD with a “one size fits all” approach?

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Simple Way to Determine Your Website's Accessibility

By Lisa Nielsen published

The websites of all public schools and schools that receive any federal funding must by law be accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities.

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Holy Artwork, Batman! Teachers Should be Using #SeeingAmerica and SmartHistory!

By Glenn Wiebe published

There are tons of things to explore at Smarthistory.

Graphic with clipboard and pencils: 5 Tips for Creating Infographics with Students

Class Tech Tips: 5 Tips for Creating Infographics with Students

By Monica Burns published

For student consumers and student creators, infographics are an absolute must-have.

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Heading Structure Guidance to Make Content Better & Accessible

By Lisa Nielsen published

Here's why content is better with headings

Graphic: Top 10 STEM Questions

Ten Questions to Ask when Creating a STEM Culture in Education

By Michael Gorman published

District Tools
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Student Metacognitive Portfolios Using Google Sheets

By Ramsey Musallam published

Students keep track of their own progress on standards, while I keep track of progress on a paper sheet, and update quarterly.

Classroom Tools
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Making Print Documents & Posters Accessible

By Lisa Nielsen published

Classroom Tools
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Racism, Intolerance, and Teaching the Holocaust as a Current Event

By Glenn Wiebe published

There are lots of resources available that can help.

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A Template to Help Students Tap Into Their Genius Potential

By Shelly Terrell published

Classroom Tools
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Google Slides for "Lab Reports" (update)

By Ramsey Musallam published

This school year I have decided to streamline the process, adding instructions, embedded video, and rubrics to the slide template students will work in.

Classroom Tools
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Email Is Dead. Here's the Future of Communication

By Lisa Nielsen published

What is the future of communication?

Female teacher stands in front of students using desktop computers.

Treating Workplace Attachment Disorder

By Lisa Nielsen published

They've just made a lot more work for you, and, it is quite likely that they aren't the only one with attachment disorder.

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21 Things Every 21st Century Educator Should Try This Year (2019 Version)

By Carl Hooker published

Classroom Tools
Composite Illustration: 5 Things You Need to Know About Kahoot's Summer Update

Class Tech Tips: 5 Things You Need to Know About Kahoot’s Summer Update

By Monica Burns published

Classroom Tools
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Best Back-to-School Desktops and Laptops for 2019

By Frank Piliero published

Explore the latest and greatest computer gear for the classroom, from Chromebooks to creative to gaming.

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Back to School With Sphero Robots

By Laura Fleming published

Sphero makes cool programmable robots and educational tools that aim to transform the way kids learn and create through coding, science, music, and the arts.

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