Tango is a free Chrome extension that helps you create step-by-step tutorials—just by doing the task! It automatically captures your clicks and actions, then turns them into clear, visual instructions you can share with students, staff, or teammates.
Whether you're showing how to submit a form, update a gradebook, or navigate a tech tool, Tango saves time, eliminates repeat questions, and makes training a breeze.
Perfect for teachers, office staff, and administrators who want to work smarter—not harder.
Canva is more than just a design tool—it's a digital garden where ideas grow! Whether you're brainstorming with students or collaborating with staff, Canva helps you plant seeds of knowledge and watch creativity bloom. Use it year-round to cultivate collaboration with features like sticky note sorting, outlining big ideas, and even using the whiteboard space as your classroom’s innovation hub. It's time to dig in and let those ideas take root!
It's so important to check in with your people. This month was a simple, "Hey, how are you doing?" kind of month! Creating QR codes for students or staff to scan to check in is an easy way to see how others are doing!
Tired of lost links and scattered resources? Wakelet is your all-in-one digital bookmarking tool that helps teachers, students, and staff organize, collaborate, and engage with ease! In this session, discover creative ways to use Wakelet—from lesson curation and student portfolios to professional development and virtual field trips.
Click here to "unwrap" 12 days of tech ideas
Dive into Google Keep, the ultimate tool to streamline your notes, reminders, and to-do lists—all in one vibrant, user-friendly app. Google Keep isn’t just for jotting down ideas; it’s a creative powerhouse for managing tasks, sharing notes, and staying on top of your daily goals.
Top Features of Google Keep:
Color-Coded Notes - Organize your notes by color for easy categorization, making your digital space as visually organized as you like.
Collaborative Power - Share lists and notes with colleagues in real-time, perfect for team projects, brainstorming, and reminders.
Voice Memos on the Go - Record quick voice notes that are instantly transcribed, keeping your hands free and your ideas captured.
Seamless Integration with Google Drive - Effortlessly link your Keep notes to Google Docs, making it easy to move from ideas to detailed plans.
Ready to be a search pro? With a simple Command (or Control) + F, you can instantly find what you're looking for on websites, documents, emails, and even your Drive. No more scrolling for days! Just type in a keyword, hit enter, and watch the magic happen. Whether you're tracking down a key phrase or quickly navigating long pages, this quick tip will save you tons of time. Grab a magnifying glass and get searching like a pro!
Hey, you awesome human!
We all need a little reminder of just how amazing we are! 🌟 In September’s PD Outside the Box, we’re diving into something super cool – Aristotle! If you’ve got students rostered in Skyward, this tool is made for you! 🖥️
With Aristotle, you can keep an eye on what your students are up to, block or allow specific sites with ease, and even print out historical reports for documentation!
Curious? Click the link above to explore all the perks Aristotle brings to your classroom!
Oh, and never, ever forget—you’re totally awesome.