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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 9h

🔤 In Read Aloud mode, every word highlights in sync with the narration. 👀 Pre-readers build print awareness while they enjoy a great story. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with One More Story for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/09/30/d... #EduSky

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How Digital Picture Books for Early Readers Build Independence - Class Tech Tips

Discover how digital picture books for early readers give emerging readers, and multilingual learners independent access to real literature.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 24/09/2026

💬 Ever ask students to turn and talk and hear a long pause? 📋 A clear prompt makes all the difference. #EduSky New today! 👉 Here are 40 turn and talk prompts for any lesson! classtechtips.com/2026/09/24/t...

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40 Turn and Talk Prompts for Any Lesson (Plus Tools for Timing and Pairing) - Class Tech Tips

Try these 40 turn and talk prompts for any lesson, plus timers, random partner pickers, and digital share-outs to boost student talk.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 22/09/2026

🌎 No passport required for this field trip. #EduSky ✈️ Episode 389 shares ten ways to take students around the world with some help from AI. 🎧 Listen now on the Easy EdTech Podcast! classtechtips.com/2026/09/22/g...

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How to Take Your Students Around the World with AI - Easy EdTech Podcast 389 - Class Tech Tips

Explore global learning with AI through virtual field trips and creative classroom projects that take students around the world.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 18/09/2026

🎧 New bonus episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast! 🌍 Hear how AI can supercharge education in different parts of the world with Dr. Stephen Hodges. #EduSky 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Efekta Education for this episode. classtechtips.com/2026/09/18/s...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 15/09/2026

📝 What should you use instead of worksheets? 🎙️ Dr. Jessica Espinoza joins me to share practical routines that make student thinking visible. 🎧 Episode 388 of the Easy EdTech Podcast is out now! classtechtips.com/2026/09/15/i...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 08/09/2026

New today! 📓 NotebookLM has a new name: Gemini Notebook. ✨ Same tool you know, with new features to try. #EduSky 🎧 Episode 387 of the Easy EdTech Podcast breaks it all down. classtechtips.com/2026/09/08/g...

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Getting Started with Gemini Notebook in the Classroom - Easy EdTech Podcast 387 - Class Tech Tips

Learn how to use Gemini Notebook in the classroom for lesson prep, student resources, audio overviews, slides, and infographics.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 01/09/2026

⏱️ The two-minute idea sort is a low-prep way to surface student thinking. #EduSky 🎙️ Crystal Uhiren explains how it works on episode 386. 🎧 New episode out now. classtechtips.com/2026/09/01/S...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 26/08/2026

⏱️ Your whole class can answer a poll question about thirty seconds after the screen goes up. #EduSky 📱 No app to install, no student account to create, just a QR code or a six character code. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Livepoll for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/08/26/f...

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Free Live Polling Your Whole Class Can Join in Seconds - Class Tech Tips

Free live polling with Livepoll: no student logins, up to 1,000 participants per session, 13 question types, and attendance tracking.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 25/08/2026

📚 Ten classroom book study ideas, all powered by AI. #EduSky 🤖 From background knowledge to student feedback, start to finish. 🎧 Episode 385 of the Easy EdTech Podcast is out now! classtechtips.com/2026/08/25/c...

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10 Classroom Book Study Ideas for Any Subject - Easy EdTech Podcast 385 - Class Tech Tips

Try 10 classroom book study ideas that use AI to build background knowledge, spark discussion, and support reading in any subject.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 18/08/2026

🤖 Human first, human last. #EduSky 💡 That's Lori Cohen's approach to using AI as a lesson planning companion, and it might change how you plan. 🎧 Hear it all in episode 384 of the Easy EdTech Podcast! classtechtips.com/2026/08/18/s...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 14/08/2026

NEW today! 🍎 Back to school is the perfect time to build a writing routine. #EduSky 🎧 A co-founder and a fourth grade teacher share how to start from day one. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @wewillwrite.com for this episode. classtechtips.com/2026/08/14/b...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 13/08/2026

🎮 One platform, five digital skills: keyboarding, AI literacy, digital citizenship, digital literacy, and computer science. 🙌 No more juggling five subscriptions and five logins. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with TypeTastic for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/08/13/a... #EduSky

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New AI Literacy Lessons for Elementary Students - Class Tech Tips

Looking for AI literacy lessons? Here is a teacher-friendly, game-based way to help elementary students understand AI and think critically.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 11/08/2026

🎨 Show an AI generated image. Ask everyone to guess the prompt. 🗣️ There's a bit more to the story, hear about it in this NEW super short episode #EduSky 🎧 Listen here: classtechtips.com/2026/08/11/i...

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One of My Favorite Ways to Introduce AI Images - Easy EdTech Podcast 383 - Class Tech Tips

Introduce AI Images with a quick, engaging “guess the prompt” activity that sparks meaningful AI literacy conversations.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 06/08/2026

💬 The biggest Diffit update: a real chat experience #EduSky ✏️ Describe what you need, then reply with edits until it fits your class. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @diffitapp.bsky.social for this NEW post. classtechtips.com/2026/08/06/d...

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How to Differentiate Instructional Materials in Minutes - Class Tech Tips

Differentiate instructional materials in minutes with Diffit, plus two remixable resources you can adapt for your students.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 04/08/2026

NEW episode today! 📅 Heading into a fresh school year this fall? #EduSky 👋 Use the first week to connect with dads at drop-off. 🎧 Catch this tip and more on the podcast. classtechtips.com/2026/08/04/f...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 28/07/2026

🔊 Text-to-speech, audio companions, and AI-powered podcasts can make any text more accessible #EduSky 📖 I break down how in episode 381 of the Easy EdTech Podcast. 🎯 All while keeping your learning goals front and center. classtechtips.com/2026/07/28/r...

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Using AI in the Reading Classroom (or Anytime Students are Reading)- Easy EdTech Podcast 381 - Class Tech Tips

Use AI in the reading classroom to create audio, quizzes, visuals, and activities that support readers across content areas.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 23/07/2026

🌍 New today! A recap from a recent presentation. ✈️ 10 AI virtual field trips can take your students around the world this year. #EduSky 📌 The full list is on the blog! classtechtips.com/2026/07/23/a...

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AI Virtual Field Trips: 10 Ways to Take Students Around the World - Class Tech Tips

Explore 10 AI virtual field trips and global learning ideas with classroom-ready prompts and free AI tools to try this school year.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 21/07/2026

NEW today! 💻 You don't need traditional coding skills to build a website. #EduSky 🤖 In this episode, I share how I used AI to bring five ideas to life. 🎧 Listen to episode 380 of the Easy EdTech Podcast! classtechtips.com/2026/07/21/v...

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What is Vibe Coding? A Quick Intro and 5 Ideas for Educators - Easy EdTech Podcast 380 - Class Tech Tips

Learn vibe coding with five AI-built website examples using Claude, Gemini, and Google Sites, with no traditional coding skills needed.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 15/07/2026

💻 Vibe coding means describing what you want in everyday language and letting AI write the code. 🍎 For teachers, that means custom classroom tools with no CS degree required. #EduSky 👉 I built five websites this way in one week. See them on the blog. classtechtips.com/2026/07/15/v...

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Vibe Coding for Teachers: 5 Websites I Built This Week - Class Tech Tips

Vibe coding for teachers: see 5 websites I built with AI chatbots, plus a simple workflow you can try with no coding experience needed.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 14/07/2026

New today! 🎯 The strongest student projects start with one question. ✏️ What do you want students to create, communicate, or demonstrate? #EduSky 🎧 Hear how Heidi Samuelson plans multi-app projects. classtechtips.com/2026/07/14/e...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 10/07/2026

NEW today! 🎙️ I chat with Dr. Gene Kerns from Renaissance in this bonus episode 🔗 We explore how AI creates instructional coherence for districts #EduSky 🤝 Excited to partner with Renaissance for this conversation classtechtips.com/2026/07/10/i...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 09/07/2026

💡 Digital literacy is using tech safely. Digital fluency is understanding AI, directing it, questioning it, and creating with it. 📖 See what it means for your classroom #EduSky. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with CodeAI for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/07/09/d...

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Digital Fluency for Students: How Teachers Can Close the AI Gap - Class Tech Tips

Curious about digital fluency? Learn what it means, why it matters for K-12 students, and where to find free curriculum to teach it this year.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 01/07/2026

New today! 📚 Does AI have a spot in your next book study? 💡 From building context to sparking conversations, there are a few ways it could help. 🎧 Here are 10 simple ways to use AI for your next book study. #EduSky classtechtips.com/2026/07/01/a...

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10 Ways to Use AI for Book Studies in Your Classroom - Class Tech Tips

Discover 10 simple ways to use AI for book studies. Get classroom-ready strategies and free AI tools to build context and spark discussions.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 30/06/2026

🌱 New episode: how AI can support educator wellness, not just productivity. #EduSky 🧠 Sheila Dokken shares her PRISM framework for moving from overwhelm to clarity. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Pollzy for this episode. classtechtips.com/2026/06/30/e... #ISTELive & #ASCDAnnual

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 25/06/2026

NEW today! 📋 Jotform is more than a basic survey tool. 📝 I share ten classroom uses you might not know about. #EduSky 🤝 Excited to partner with @jotform.com for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/06/25/j...

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Jotform for Teachers - Class Tech Tips

Think Jotform is just for surveys? See 10 things you can do with Jotform for teachers, from lesson planning to grade collection.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 23/06/2026

NEW today! 🎯 The best book studies start with a clear sense of purpose. ✨ When the why is clear, everything else falls into place. 🎧 Hear more in episode 376 of the Easy EdTech Podcast. #EduSky classtechtips.com/2026/06/23/v...

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How to Host a Virtual Book Study That Teachers Actually Love - Easy EdTech Podcast 376 - Class Tech Tips

Design a virtual book study teachers will stick with using clear goals, engaging discussions, and practical action steps.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 18/06/2026

NEW today! 📝 Building a classroom quiz from scratch? 🔗 With Jotform you build it once, share a link, and pull results into one place. #EduSky 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @jotform.com for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/06/18/c...

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How to Build Custom Classroom Quizzes in Minutes with Jotform's Quiz Maker - Class Tech Tips

Looking to build custom classroom quizzes? Learn how Jotform's Quiz Maker, AI Agents and nearly 2,000 quiz templates help teachers save time.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 17/06/2026

🎤 Background noise, distance, vocal strain, and hearing loss block listening. #EduSky ✅ A classroom audio system is designed to address all four barriers. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Lightspeed for this post about clear sound. classtechtips.com/2026/06/17/c...

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How a Classroom Audio System Helps Every Student Hear Every Word - Class Tech Tips

Curious how a classroom audio system helps students hear every word? Take a look at the Lightspeed Redcat and Media Connector for classrooms.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 16/06/2026

🧠 Start AI guidance with the kind of thinking you want students to do. 🎯Leading with compliance alone doesn't build student capacity #EduSky 🎧 Hear why on episode 375 of the Easy EdTech Podcast. classtechtips.com/2026/06/16/s...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 10/06/2026

📝 New on the blog today! #EduSky 🚀 A look at Zedbud, a K-12 communication platform that brings messaging, collaboration, and family updates into one place. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Zedbud for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/06/10/k...

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New K-12 Communication Platform for Schools - Class Tech Tips

Looking for a K-12 communication platform that brings messaging and learning together? Take a closer look at Zedbud's new pilot program.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 09/06/2026

🎧 Sometimes your chatbot results are great, sometimes not quite right. #EduSky 🎯 Small shifts in how you prompt can make a big difference. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Pollzy for this episode on AI chatbot tips. classtechtips.com/2026/06/09/c...

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4 Chatbot Strategies for Teachers Who Want Better Results from AI - Easy EdTech Podcast 374 - Class Tech Tips

Use these chatbot strategies for teachers to move beyond basic prompts and create stronger classroom resources with AI.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 04/06/2026

NEW on the blog! ✅ Jotform's built-in Accessibility Checker flags issues as you build a form. #EduSky 🆓 It's free on every plan, with no extra download required. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @jotform.com for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/06/04/a...

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Why ADA Title II Compliance for Schools Starts with Your Forms - Class Tech Tips

ADA Title II compliance for schools is coming with deadlines soon. Learn what it means and how Jotform's Accessibility Checker can help.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 02/06/2026

🎯 Google Slides is one of my favorite free tools for teachers. #EduSky ✏️ I share a bunch of quick, practical tips you can try right away. 🎧 Episode 373 of the Easy EdTech Podcast went live today! #sponsored by Pollzy classtechtips.com/2026/06/02/g...

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My Favorite Quick Google Slides Tips - Easy EdTech Podcast 373 - Class Tech Tips

Discover Google Slides for teachers tips that help you create interactive lessons, support collaboration, and boost student engagement.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 29/05/2026

🥳 I'm super excited to participate in the CFISD Digital Learning Conference for my third year in a row! ✨ Join me for these two sessions... 👏 It's open to anyone who'd like to participate (link in comments). Thank you Cypress-Fairbanks ISD for the invitation! www.cfisd.net/instructiona...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 28/05/2026

🏫 Families often ask: what can we actually do with AI at home? #EduSky 📝 This blog post has 10 simple prompts you can share at your next family event 🔗 Plus a free PDF download to share... classtechtips.com/2026/05/28/a...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 26/05/2026

NEW today! 🎙️ What does AI look like in special education classrooms? #EduSky 🧠 I chat with Dr. Gina Tesoriero about supports for neurodiverse learners. 🎧 Listen to Episode 372 of the Easy EdTech Podcast. classtechtips.com/2026/05/26/a...

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 21/05/2026

New today! 📋 How do you collect information from students, families, & colleagues? #EduSky 🔧 @jotform.com makes it simple to build forms with drag-and-drop tools, & I'm excited to partner with them for this post! 🎯 Get started for free by heading to the blog: classtechtips.com/2026/05/21/j...

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An Online Form Builder for Education: Everything You Need to Know About Jotform for Teachers - Class Tech Tips

Looking for a simple form builder for your classroom? Jotform for teachers is a no-code tool for permission slips, surveys, and more.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 20/05/2026

NEW episode... 🎨 AI makes it so much easier to create classroom infographics! #EduSky 🎙️ In Episode 371, I share quick strategies for designing student-friendly visuals. 🎧 Tune in for prompt examples and tips you can use right away! classtechtips.com/2026/05/19/c...

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Quick Strategies for Making Classroom Infographics with AI - Easy EdTech Podcast 371 - Class Tech Tips

Classroom Infographics made easy with AI tools, prompts, and design tips to create engaging, student-friendly visuals in less time.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 13/05/2026

New today! 📌 4 AI chatbot tips for teachers to go beyond the basics. #EduSky 🎭 Assign a role, reply to refine, ask me questions, and upload to change. 📖 All the details are on the blog. classtechtips.com/2026/05/13/a...

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4 AI Chatbot Tips for Teachers to Go Beyond the Basics - Class Tech Tips

Looking for AI chatbot tips for teachers? Learn 4 strategies to get better results from ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI chatbots to save time.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 12/05/2026

☀️ Looking for a fun way to wrap up the school year? #EduSky 🎵 The new Easy EdTech Podcast episode shares 9 activities for the first day of summer. 🎧 Tune in for ideas I think your students will love. classtechtips.com/2026/05/12/f...

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9 EdTech Activities to Celebrate the First Day of Summer - Easy EdTech Podcast 370 - Class Tech Tips

Get inspired with first day of summer activities for classroom fun, including AI projects, virtual trips, techy storytelling, and more!

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 08/05/2026

🎙️ New bonus episode! I sit down with Charlie Huynh of OneSchool Global to talk about connecting learners across campuses, countries, & grade levels. 🤝 Excited to partner with OneSchool Global! 🌎 Hear how the Learning to Learn framework helps students grow. classtechtips.com/2026/05/08/t... #EduSky

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 07/05/2026

📚 Graphic novels belong in your ELA classroom, and now there is a free pilot to make it happen! #EduSky 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Dizzy Doom Kids to share their curriculum and this special opportunity 👉 Apply for one of only 20 spot! classtechtips.com/2026/05/07/g...

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Graphic Novels in the Classroom: A New ELA Pilot Program from Dizzy Doom Kids - Class Tech Tips

Join the new, free Dizzy Doom Kids pilot program for 3rd to 7th graders and discover how graphic novels in the classroom can engage readers.

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 05/05/2026

NEW today! 🎧 Looking for practical ways to support new teachers this year? #EduSky 🎙️ Suzanne Dailey and Robert Dunlop share classroom management routines and mentoring tips that work in real classrooms. 🔗 Tune in to hear the full episode. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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