AI is the buzzword right now in education circles. There are plenty of "experts" that claim to show you how to do AI right. I think it is a little early to declare yourself an expert on this topic. However, there are some teachers that are AI Explorers. I think of these people as teachers looking for ways to leverage tools to enhance the work they do and support the varied learners in their ..read more

One of the toughest things to understand as a new teacher or someone outside of education is that there is a big difference between students being compliant and students being engaged. Students can be sitting quietly in the classroom staring straight ahead at the board, but that doesn't mean anything is taken in by them. It is a sticky subject, because it often takes a long, hard look inward to ..read more

Creating a supportive classroom environment for neurodivergent students is crucial for their success and well-being. Here are three straightforward strategies that teachers can employ in any educational setting to better support these students.Establish Clear and Consistent RoutinesNeurodivergent students often benefit from having a predictable classroom structure. Use visual schedules and ..read more

As the new school year looms on the horizon, it’s high time we talk about something that can make or break the initial momentum for educators: professional development (PD). Now, I know what you’re thinking — not another dreary workshop! But hear me out. The kind of PD I’m advocating for isn’t the sit-and-get variety that has you counting the ceiling tiles. It’s about creating experiences that ..read more

As we approach the end of the school year, I wanted to take a moment and encourage teachers who are looking to do something a little different to explore Project Based Learning (PBL) for their classroom. I have three reasons I have put together that I hope will convince you to give it a try. 1. Real-World RelevanceOne of the most exciting aspects of PBL is its ability to connect classroom ..read more

I've been posting quick tips on TikTok to help teachers get the most out of Google, so I thought I would share what I have done so far here. Feel free to follow, like, share, and bookmark for later. If you have any requests, please let me know. Blackout Poetry with Google Docs @thenerdyteacher #TeacherTok Google Doc tip. #BlackoutPoetry @TheNerdyTeacher @Google ♬ original sound ..read more

I wanted to share a clip of a video I assembled based on the motion comics my students created. Students used Adobe Express to create all of the images and pages of their comic. We took pictures using a green screen and the students used Express to remove the background and animate them based on their storyboard design they created. Here is an image of one of the pages.The first graders were able ..read more

I have been playing with the idea to create something to help students understand Computational Thinking beyond what it means in relation to code. With a little help from ChatGPT to organize my thoughts and provide some extra data points, I was able to take my ideas and put them together in a simple game. If you follow the link, you will be taken to my cards and you can use them or remix them for ..read more

I'm thrilled to share that there's a free webinar coming up next week on supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom! This is an excellent opportunity to learn about inclusive and accessible ways to make your classroom more supportive. Spread the word and share the link with your friends and colleagues who may be interested in attending: https://text.help/rTXCd9. Let's work together ..read more

There is a new challenge from Adobe Edu that you should check out. Watch this video from Claudio and see what you need to do.?New Creative Challenge Alert! ?Make it a game for your students with the all-new “Guess my Favorite Book” challenge!Enter to win cool prizes for your class.Get started now ➡️ https://t.co/LgPJWXqbfcHave fun creating ✌?#AdobeEduChallenge #AdobeEduCreative ..read more