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Teaching AI Literacy: Why AI is the Ingredient and You Are the Chef

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What do cooking and teaching AI literacy have in common? Well, everything! If you’ve ever watched the Food Network show Chopped, you know the high-stakes rules: chefs are handed a basket of unexpected mystery ingredients—from anchovies to gummy bears—and given […]

How to Stop AI Slop: 25 AI-Friendly Assessment Ideas for Your Classroom

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We’ve all been there. You assign an essay, and a student turns in work that’s polished and grammatically perfect. But you know in your gut they didn’t write it. Worse, you know they didn’t actually learn anything. You aren’t alone! […]

FigJam for Teachers: 30+ Templates and Examples

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As Google Jamboard prepares to bid farewell in 2024, FigJam is quickly becoming the go-to digital whiteboard for educators. To help you transition smoothly, I’ve compiled over 30 FigJam templates and examples, perfect for various classroom activities. Why Choose FigJam […]

AI-mazing Modern Assessments: Assessing Learning with AI in the Classroom

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Artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom is the topic of the moment, and for good reason. Educators worldwide are grappling with a pressing question: how do I assess learning when generative AI can complete traditional assessments with a high level […]

Authentic Learning Idea: What If Every Student Could Be a Published Author?

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As a teacher, I was always looking for authentic learning ideas. However, authentic learning was not always easy or feasible in a formal educational environment, so I was always looking for simple ideas. What if I told you that turning […]

5 Engaging Teaching Ideas to Beat the End of School Blues

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It’s April and schools in the northern hemisphere are counting down the days until the end of the school year. Students are antsy for summer break, and teachers often find student engagement challenging during these final weeks. Here are five […]

Creating Educational Escape Rooms with Google Forms

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Updated: Jun 24 By Guest Blogger, Kelly Lucero What is an Educational Escape Room? A traditional escape room has players use clues to solve puzzles to “escape” from a room within a time limit. Escape rooms can be simple or elaborate […]

Increase Student Engagement with Meme and Pinterest Google Slide Templates

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Updated: Feb 26 As a teacher, it is a win-win when you can connect student interests with learning outcomes. One thing many Gen Z and Gen Alpha students are interested in is social media. However, using social media platforms directly can […]

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