ReadWorks has tons of free resources for ELA teachers, but is it the right tool for your needs? This quick video digs into this popular reading and literacy tool's key features from its library of texts and questions to lesson pl…
Is ExploreLearning Reflex the right math program for your elementary students? This quick video aims to help you find an answer. In just 30 seconds, find out about Reflex's unique adaptive activities that help students build mat…
As teachers, we all have unique interests and needs when it comes to our professional learning. In addition to traditional PD why not start your own PLN, or professional learning network? It's a truly personalized way to learn fr…
Social media can pose risks to students' privacy, but these risks can be managed with informed, intentional use. There's also a huge upside: Teachers can use social media to share best practices, provide an authentic audience for…
Are you a teacher who's new to Twitter? If you haven't heard already, it's the number-one platform for teachers' PLNs (or professional learning networks). Because it's so widely used among educators, Twitter is a great place to c…
Khan Academy is one of the biggest websites in edtech, but is it any good? More importantly, is it gonna be what you need for you or your students? This teacher-focused tour and demo of Khan Academy digs into how the site is stru…
Hear from Helen Soule, executive director of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21), on how education technology is an essential part of the four C's (communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking) and wh…
Learn how Mozilla's X-Ray Goggles browser extension can make learning to code more engaging. Any student can benefit from learning at least a little bit about code, but for many students just getting started, coding can be …
In the educational games world, ABCya is a titan. But does that mean it's great for learning? Well...it's complicated. While ABCya has a ton of games for elementary schoolers, the games don't offer deep learning. Moreover, there …
When showing videos to students, how do you help them pay attention? Active viewing is a strategy that any teacher can use to help students get the most understanding out of videos. Hear how one teacher describes it.
