Digital devices put the world at our students' fingertips, whether with their own cell phones or with school-provided computers and tablets. But along with opportunities for powerful learning come the risks -- and realities -- of…
What are AI chatbots? And how are they designed to sound like us?Chatbots are becoming increasingly more helpful (and clever), while at the same time, they're making it harder to tell if we're talking to a person or a robot. In t…
What is artificial intelligence (AI)? How does it work, and is it different than generative AI? We'll break it down while you consider the benefits and drawbacks of this evolving technology.See the related lesson.
Students hear from teens about the benefits and drawbacks of presenting themselves differently (or even anonymously) to others online, and consider what it means to "be yourself" in digital spaces.
Want to help your students learn conceptual geometry skills in a gamelike setting? Here's a quick, side-by-side comparison of two popular geometry apps: The Land of Venn - Geometric Defense and DragonBox Elements.
Book Creator or Shadow Puppet EDU? Which digital-creation tool is better for elementary school-age students? Here's a quick side-by-side comparison of these two popular apps.
When it comes to interactive whiteboard and screencasting apps, there are a lot of options for teachers and students. Here's a quick, side-by-side comparison of two popular options: Educreations and Explain Everything.
When it comes to formative assessment, there are some great edtech tools that are both engaging for students and offer great feedback for teachers. Here's a quick, side-by-side comparison of two popular options: Kahoot and Format…
Common Sense Education provides schools with a free, research-based Digital Citizenship Curriculum for grades K–12. Listen to educators describe how the curriculum has positively affected their students and transformed their scho…
If you want to get your students’ attention, show them how an issue affects real people. Ranging from bullying to STEM to autism, the topics tackled in these documentary movies can open kids' eyes and encourage discussion. And wh…
The best films move us to think and feel in ways we’ve never imagined. They can make us both laugh and cry, and they help us learn more about ourselves and how we relate to others. Of course, many popular movies deal with social …
PhET is a classic, beloved website among science teachers, especially in physics classrooms. But is it gonna work for your students? This short video showcases the site's famed interactive simulations as well as some pros and co…
MobyMax is a huge, popular K-8 website. It's so big in fact that it can be a bit tough to wrap your head around. To help, we've put together this super quick overview that goes over the site's key features, including its teacher …
