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by Grace Brown
I have a confession.
For most of my teaching career, I suffered from major teacher envy.
Searching through TPT, scrolling through Instagram, or even sitting in faculty meetings, I saw presentations, worksheets, and activities that were vibrant, engaging, and consistently...
by Torie Mollett
In education, we are often forced, or gently encouraged, to leave our in-the-wild alter-egos, our authentic selves, at the door and assume the persona of a more polished, professional, and classroom-appropriate version of us.
Clark Kent has entered the chat.
Generally, this...
Written by Katie Maciulewicz
As Bob Dylan sings, “Times, they are a-changing.” And in the world of edtech, they’re a-changing rapidly.
This past summer, Flip (formerly Flipgrid) announced that it had been acquired by Microsoft and was only going to be available to schools...
Written by Brooke Conklin
Remember Maslow's hierarchy of needs? That pyramid we all learned about in our undergrad Psychology classes? I motion that we bring it back to consider how it might help us better understand the needs of our teachers. In working with coaches from all corners of the...
Written by Brooke Conklin
Teaching is often described as a calling, a profession fueled by passion and a desire to shape young minds. However, the reality of the classroom can be a stark contrast to the idealistic vision many new teachers hold. The first few years are particularly challenging,...
Written by Brooke Conklin
Let's face it: the world of instructional and technology coaching can be a bit of a rollercoaster. There's the thrill of seeing teachers grow and students thrive, but also the challenges of navigating complex dynamics and fostering meaningful change. Amidst all the...
Written by Brooke Conklin
The back-to-school season can be a whirlwind for teachers, filled with excitement and a touch of overwhelm. As instructional and technology coaches, we understand the importance of providing meaningful professional development (PD) experiences that support teachers...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
Let's dive right into the thick of things with Google's Gemini AI. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but it's the talk of the town. Specifically, it’s about the image generating capabilities. A little bit of context first: One of the commonly quoted...
Written by Katie Ritter
The US Office of Educational Technology has released the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan (NETP), which highlights the latest research, classroom realities, national trends, and innovative solutions schools are using to tackle complex challenges....
Written by Brooke Conklin
Mark was frustrated. As an instructional coach at Roosevelt High School, he had been working hard to provide quality PD for teachers. But attendance at their traditional after-school workshops was dwindling. Teachers claimed they were too burned out to engage in more...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
As an EdTech coach, I've had the opportunity to engage in many enriching conversations with teachers, administrators, superintendents, and fellow EdTech coaches. The vast majority of the time, these discussions revolve around maximizing the benefits of AI tools in...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
I admit it. I have been using AI for my work for months now. And I know what you are thinking: oh, it’s just another AI-generated article/blog post/recipe… but no! I did write this article. Every word. And then I handed it to the editor and if you ask...
