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This blog post, authored by one of our amazing instructors Naomi Harm, was originally published on the website Big Deal Media.  Do you remember dreaming about your career hopes, dreams, and fears as an elementary or middle school student, and how these thoughts may...

As of May 2020, Google has updated it's sharing interface to change visibility and sharing permission.  The changes will be rolled out over the next few weeks.  Check out this quick tutorial to see the changes.  

In addition to graduate credits, now you can earn micro-credentials by taking the ED Technology Specialists online courses.  These micro-credentials demonstrate and verify the skills you achieve while completing the courses. The micro-credentials are part of a...

This post is part two in our series about enriching student connections digitally through digital check-ins. Click here to read part one, Digital Student Check-ins with Video Conferencing and Chat Tools. If you find the following tips useful, then be sure to sign up...

Schools worldwide are in need of educators who can engage students of all ages in an online platform and facilitate students’ learning success virtually. In the course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning, participants discover...

  With the outbreak of COVID-19 and the declaration of a national emergency, we know that millions of teachers, students, and parents across the nation are struggling to find the best options to ensure that learning is still taking place. Our team has come...

With digital storytelling and online reflection tools being part of the #edtech buzz in 2020, teachers do not have to look far to find a tool that they can integrate into their classroom.  With that being said, an abundance of tools can sometimes be overwhelming if...

In late 2019, it would be hard to believe that anyone has not heard of STEM.  Districts, schools, and communities are hiring educators, creating curriculums, and purchasing materials to assist students in applying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics...

The Internet and social media have greatly impacted the way our students read, write, express themselves, communicate, share, research, and learn. In order to prepare students to meet the demands of a digitally connected world, teachers must experience learning and...

The end of the school year is approaching fast! Before the year ends I aim to get students to review, reflect, and connect. Some of your students are probably super excited to begin their summers or might be restless from testing. The activities below will motivate...

“Yes, kids love technology, but they also love Legos, scented markers, handstands, books, and mud puddles. It’s all about balance.” by K.G., 1st Grade Teacher One of the best things about teaching very young learners is that they are super excited to learn! They also...

So, I seem to have a thing about blogging when it snows. Today is no different. We had a snow day today and I took out the snowblower to clear out the 8-10 inches of snow in my driveway. Things were going well for a while until, without explanation, the snowblower’s...