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I saw this post on X (Formerly Twitter) from Kyle Niemis about how 50+ Tech Coaches responded to the question, "What's your one best thing in Ed-Tech right now?"
You can find their answers on The Best of EdTech Right Now (Google Sheet).
The full list includes; AI tools, chrome extensions, collections of resources, podcasts, communities to join, templates, tech tips, and more.
I am highlighting a few of the links & resources shared in the list that could be helpful in your classroom! Below are a few of the resources from the list.
Category: AI
(AI resources generator for educators)
(AI Generator for all things teachers need help/assistance with)
Category: Chrome Extension
Popsicle Sticks is an easy way to randomly select a student. After cycling through the class, the names are automatically shuffled again to ensure every student gets a chance to answer.
Category: Collection of Resources
🔗 Everyone Can Create Projects
Create engaging learning experiences using iPad. Each project includes simple tutorials and downloadable resources to inspire new ideas and bring creativity to any subject.
Category: Podcast
🔗 Digital Learning Podcast by Holly Clark and Matt Miller
"Matt Miller is an educator, blogger, and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of five books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom."
"Holly is an education leader, international speaker, best-selling author, and an advocate for students. A twenty-plus-year educator, she is one of the first teachers in the nation to have taught in a 1:1 classroom. She now shares that journey in her three books and through The Infused Classroom community channels."
Category: Tech Tip
🔗 Canva's PDF Editor & Translate Option
Transform PDF documents to make them more visual and compelling with Canva's free online PDF editor, designed for seamless collaboration. Or simply, make that last minute tweak!
You can also translate any doc, PDF, Google Slides, etc. with Canva's Translate feature which includes 100+ languages!