Want to add a fun twist to math lessons and engage your students? Look no further than pattern block animation. These familiar manipulatives can be surprisingly versatile tools for creating short, stop-motion animations. By moving the blocks slightly and taking a picture between movements, students can bring geometric shapes to life – imagine a blooming flower or a bouncing ball. This engaging activity is perfect for students of all ages. Working in teams, they can plan their animations, bringing stories to life, visualizing math concepts, or even recreating video game scenes. We'll provide re ..read more

Picture a poster with interesting pictures, easy-to-read text, and short bits of information. That's an infographic. Using pictures and numbers to tell interesting stories, infographics turn information into fun visuals that make learning fun. Adobe Express makes it easy to create infographics. With a massive library of images and templates, plus user-friendly tools, you'll be an infographic whiz in no time. Resources Infographics in 5 Steps Google Slides presentation that can be used in class Video Tutorial for adjusting color and layout Video Tutorial for changing elements such as images an ..read more

Calling all future rockstars and coding whizzes! Scratch, a free coding platform for kidfs, lets students create their own orchestra... with code! Forget boring lines of text - Scratch uses drag-and-drop blocks to build melodies and even animate a musical band. Learn about how Scratch lets students become musical coders, revealing the surprising connection between making hit songs and creating computer programs. Get ready to code, compose, and conduct your very own digital orchestra! Resources Lesson Presentation slideshow Tutorial video (coding music) Tutorial video (adding movement and more ..read more

Looking for a creative way to bring six-word memoirs to life? Look no further than Adobe Express! This engaging activity allows students to transform their personal narratives into visually captivating scenes. Learn how students can use Adobe Express to bring their stories to life, complete with photos, images, and backgrounds. Discover how this activity not only benefits students but also creates a vibrant and connected school environment. Read on to unlock the potential of six-word memoirs and spark imagination in your classroom. ,Resources Video Tutorial for Adobe Express Scene Six-word me ..read more

Want to design, build, and play your own arcade? Students build, code, and play arcade games in this hands-on project. They pick a game type and then use code to bring it to life and change the characters, levels, or scoring to make it their own. They can create a stand-alone console using a Raspberry Pi and craft unique controllers using Makey Makeys. Finally, they test, decorate, and combine their creations into an awesome arcade. It's not just about tech, it's about unleashing creativity, collaborating, and mastering new skills. Ready to level up? Let's play! Resources Raspberry Pi Arcade ..read more

This year, I attended my first FETC in Orlando, where I left behind the walls of the classroom and entered a beehive of innovation. I've learned from past tech-ed conferences to focus on a few themes instead of trying to cover too much ground, so AI and Adobe Express instantly sprang to mind. The conference buzzed with sessions on AI advancements. Personally, I've been exploring ChatGPT's potential to enhance my writing, particularly on my blog. At school, Adobe Express has become a go-to tool for both myself and my students. While teachers leveraged it to create personalized ,,signature block ..read more

From physics to feathers, from robots to rockets. The diverse array of STEM fields in a science museum, include physics, biology, astronomy, and more. Going to a science museum can give teachers useful STEM ideas and hands-on tasks that they can use in the classroom. Museum professionals meticulously craft displays, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities. Educators can use this to their advantage by using simulations, models, and activities from museums to help students understand and remember difficult STEM ideas. Discover STEM ideas at Dallas's Perot Museum with Code Hero - a giant m ..read more

Effective communication is crucial for teachers, and a carefully crafted signature block can convey a lot. Explore the world of custom signature blocks with this easy Adobe Express project. No prior knowledge of Adobe Express is needed. Our easy-to-follow tutorial will show you how to put design ideas into practice so that you can make a signature block that fits your style. Resources Activity Slideshow ,,Signature Block Examples ,,Video Tutorial Adding signature blocks to ,,Outlook and ,,GMail Signature Blocks A well designed signature block can do wonders for teachers. In addition to l ..read more

In this engaging activity, students explore the relationship between pixels and mosaics, such as how small pieces fit together like puzzle pieces to make pictures. They create virtual mosaics and pixel art and compare and contrast one with the other. Resources Activity Slideshow Compare and contrast essay Online Pixel art sites Online Mosaic sites Mosaics and Pixels Mosaics and pixels both play crucial roles in constructing images, whether it’s adding charm to museum walls or on the screens that captivate us. Picture a mosaic as a cozy quilt, with tiles forming a beautiful touchable image. Pi ..read more

Uncover the magic of mosaics! Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, these intricate artworks have evolved from historical gems to modern floor and pool decorations. Now, picture incorporating mosaics into a Christmas STEM activity – a delightful blend of creativity, math, and geometry for a festive learning experience! ,Resources Activity slideshow Centimeter graph paper 1/2 inch graph paper ,Mosaics Mosaics are pictures formed by assembling tiny pieces of glass, tile, or stone, and people have been creating them for thousands of years. Crafting mosaics involves arranging small pieces, known as ..read more