Tag: Tech Tools

Who Owns This Work? Exploring Intellectual Property with Students

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Students create and share content constantly. They post videos, remix music, design graphics, and reuse images they find online. In many cases, they never stop to ask an important question: Who owns this work? World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 provides a natural opportunity to explore that question together. The day highlights how creative … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Adobe Podcast – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Adobe Podcast and discussed how to use the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework with Adobe Podcast in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this resource and shares classroom ideas that support all student learners.  Adobe Podcast’s free version offers a … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Adobe Podcast – Part 1

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Adobe Podcast gives students a powerful way to capture, create, and share their ideas in meaningful and engaging formats. This free, web‑based tool allows learners to produce professional‑quality audio without needing specialized equipment, making podcasting accessible to classrooms of all kinds. With features like automatic noise removal, editable transcripts, and intuitive editing tools, Adobe Podcast … read more »

Chrome Tools That Support Executive Function and Lighten Cognitive Load

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In Part 1 of our blog series, we examined ten key executive functioning skills and why they are critical to improving academic achievement. Today, we focus on how to bolster students’ executive functioning skills and explore strategies to leverage Chrome browser features to support them. These tools are more than productivity hacks; just like when … read more »

World Food Day: Building Empathy Through Food Stories

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World Food Day, observed on October 16, offers educators a meaningful opportunity to help students explore the connections between food, culture, and empathy. While food is a shared experience across all cultures, access, traditions, and meaning vary widely around the world. Bringing stories about food into the classroom helps students learn to see beyond their … read more »

Supporting Digital Storytelling in the Secondary School Library

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Digital storytelling blends narrative with multimedia—text, images, audio, and video—to help students craft meaningful, expressive stories using tools that reflect how they learn and communicate today. In the secondary school library, librarians are uniquely positioned to guide students in harnessing this dynamic approach to learning, creativity, and digital literacy. It’s not just about using technology—it’s … read more »

AI-Powered Interactive Activity Creation with Canva Code

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You probably already know that Canva (reviewed here) can create stunning visuals in minutes, but what if it could also generate interactive activities without you having to learn how to code? It’s now possible with their AI code generator, Canva Code.  Canva Code makes it easy to transform your content into custom games, activities, and … read more »

Deeper Thinking with Perspective-Taking Routines

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In today’s interconnected world, developing perspective-taking skills in high school students is not just a pedagogical goal; it’s essential for fostering critical thinking, empathy, and digital citizenship. These skills are integral to shaping today’s high school graduates, and educators play a significant role in turning this abstract goal into concrete instructional practices that encourage students … read more »

What’s New (and Awesome) in AI for the Classroom

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Educators using digital resources for classroom needs know that AI continues to evolve in exciting and unexpected ways. As we’ve passed the halfway point of 2025, it’s time to examine some of the latest and updated AI resources available. Interestingly, some longtime favorites have steadily and quietly transformed⁠–⁠adding powerful new features that deserve a fresh … read more »

From Code Talkers to Coding: Building Critical Thinking with Digital Tools 

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Every August 14, we observe a day of profound significance: National Navajo Code Talkers Day. This day honors the Native American soldiers who used their intricate and unwritten language to create an unbreakable code during World War II. This historical event not only showcases the elegance and power of codes, but also the ingenuity needed … read more »