In this episode, Literacy Resource Teacher Jessica Kato joins me for an enlightening discussion spotlighting the defining traits of Generation Alpha, such as their curiosity, empathy, and strong belief in their ability to influence. You’ll also hear ways to create a dynamic learning experience for your Gen Alpha students through offering choice, fostering digital literacy, and embracing personalized learning! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/02/20/generation-alpha-255/  Sponsored by Intel® Skills for Innovation: https://skillsforinnovation.intel.com/landing/  Follow Jessica on social: https://www.instagram.com/nurtured_thinking/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

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Monica Burns from the popular EdTech blog ClassTechTips brings you teaching strategies, tips and activity ideas. Each podcast focuses on how to make EdTech integration easy with a shout out to favorite EdTech tools for classrooms. Monica provides actionable, relevant tips for teachers so you can make this school year the best one yet! Join author, speaker, and blogger, Dr. Monica Burns for an EdTech podcast that helps take the stress out of integrating education technology into your classroom.

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In this episode, I share practical tips designed for school leaders on using AI to elevate their workflow. You'll also hear about my new, free resource with even more ideas for leveraging Artificial Intelligence in small but powerful ways this school year. From drafting responses to tricky emails to introducing AI-powered EdTech tools to elevate teaching and learning, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/04/30/use-ai-tomorrow-265/  Sponsored by my new free ebook "10 Ways School Leaders Can Use AI Tomorrow": https://classtechtips.com/aileader/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

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In this episode, Educational Consultant and Instructional Coach Dr. Jacie Maslyk shares unexpected strategies for seamlessly integrating literacy and STEM into any classroom. You'll also hear engaging lesson ideas and activities that foster curiosity, problem-solving, and authentic learning experiences. If you want to ignite students' imaginations, cultivate interdisciplinary connections, and unleash creativity in the classroom, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/04/23/literacy-and-stem-264/ Sponsored by my new free ebook "10 Ways School Leaders Can Use AI Tomorrow": https://classtechtips.com/aileader  Follow Jacie on social: https://www.instagram.com/jaciemaslyk/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

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In this episode, I welcome middle school librarian Amanda Hunt back to the podcast as she shares her firsthand experience using the forever-free K-12 digital learning platform The Achievery. You'll hear Amanda's strategies for effectively evaluating online resources to find high-quality, standards-aligned materials connected to core subject areas. From customizing lessons for personalized learning to collaborating with colleagues to share favorite lessons, this episode has you covered! Show notes:  https://classtechtips.com/2024/04/19/finding-teaching-resources-bonus/  Sponsored by The Achievery: https://futureready.link/burns   Follow Amanda Hunt on social: https://www.instagram.com/thenextgenlibrarian/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/   

Tips for Finding Teaching Resources Online - Bonus Episode with The Achievery

In this episode, I use social media for lesson inspiration and spotlight activity ideas to energize student learning experiences. From creating historical figure Instagram-style posts to making math concept videos in a vertical format, you'll discover plenty of customizable ideas to boost student engagement, foster creativity, and provide real-world context across the content areas. If you're looking for fresh ways to invigorate learning, this episode is for you! Show notes:  https://classtechtips.com/2024/04/16/social-media-for-lesson-263/  Sponsored by  Activ8: https://unboxactiv8.com/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

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In this episode, I chat with speaker, educator, and author Meredith McNerney about ways to create a peaceful classroom environment for teachers and students. You'll also hear practical strategies from her new book Cultivating a Classroom of Calm for identifying tech-based self-soothing behaviors, fostering a culture of calm, and integrating micro self-care practices into daily routines.  Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/04/09/calm-in-your-classroom-262/  Sponsored by Activ8: https://unboxactiv8.com/  Follow Meredith on social: https://twitter.com/calmerschools  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/   

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