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Tips and ideas on trends and issues in today's classrooms.

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Free Resources to Explore and Use ChatGPT and AI

Get an educator-focused approach to information, concerns, and uses for artificial intelligence.

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

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K–12

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Supporting SEL in Students' Digital Lives: Tips and Advice for Teachers

Incorporate SEL into your teaching with these tips and professional development resources.

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Sue Thotz

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What's Working: Distance Learning Tips for Teachers

Get ideas to improve your practice, better meet students’ needs, support parents/caregivers, and sustain your own well-being.

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Christine Elgersma

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How to DIY Your Distance Learning PD

Find meaningful professional learning opportunities with online communities and personal learning networks (PLNs).

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Must-Have EdTech Tools for a First-Year Teacher

Build your teaching toolkit with these top classroom resources.

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Danny Wagner

Grades

Pre-K–12

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What If Your PD Looked Like This?

Inspire your fellow educators to embrace opportunities for growth.

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Dr. Karri Adams

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From PLN to Practice: Tips from 5 Educators on Personalizing Your Professional Learning

What is a PLN, and why should you start one? Our panel of teachers and PLN experts weigh in.

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Jeff Knutson

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Do-It-Yourself Professional Development

Seven ways to learn with Common Sense Education this summer.

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Rachelle Wooten

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Where to Find Common Sense at SXSWedu

Check out our sessions on privacy, English learners, edtech, and SEL.

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

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How Do I Teach Innovation?

Foster creative problem-solving, perseverance, and grit in the classroom.

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Steve Kellett

Grades

Pre-K–12

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How You Can Build Democracy in the Classroom

Foster democratic principles through teacher-student partnership and shared decision-making.

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

K–12