Scott Firenza ⛳

What if your students had an AI study coach available 24/7 — built from YOUR class materials? 📚 That's exactly what Google NotebookLM can do. And the free Student Guide in our new cheat sheet pack shows students how to actually use it (with an AI ethics checklist built right in 👏). Teachers get their own cheat sheet too, packed with: 🛠️ Studio tools that generate resources in one click 🚌 The "Bus Ride" lesson strategy 💡 Insider tips for customizing every output 💭 Prompts that actually work in the real classroom Grab both guides free at ditch.link/cheatsheets #AIforStudents #NotebookLM #TeacherLife #EdTech #AIinEducation

Give your students more than the same old ABC song! Check out this joyful moment where Patti LaBelle sings the alphabet on Sesame Street. Music from different voices, genres, & experiences enriches learning and connection. thekidshouldseethis.com/post/patti-lab…

Use this new tool from The Kids Should See This to share YouTube videos with students safely. Copy the YouTube URL, paste into the tool, and generate a new link to share. thekidshouldseethis.com/share

Need an image from a time when there were no cameras? Ask Gemini to create it. gemini.google.com "Create an image of Aristotle teaching in ancient Greece."

Did you know Google hides Easter eggs in its programming? From secret mini-games like Tic-Tac-Toe and Spinner to quirky tricks that surprise you when you search. Check out theseGoogle Easter eggs and unleash some surprises next time you search: blog.tcea.org/more-hidden-go…

The real magic happens in the middle ground where we choose the best tool for the specific job, whether that’s a 2026 AI chatbot or a 1950s No. 2 pencil. Here is a framework to use to make those minute-by-minute judgment calls. #EdTech #DitchThatTextbook #TeacherTips

Check out these teacher-made apps that just landed on Teacher Hive! 🪨 Rock Cycle 🔡 Alliteration Station 🔐 Password Vault 🌎 Global Trade Simulation 🍋 Lemonade Stand 🕵️ AI Detective teacherhive.app/buzz/IWhXRbWU9…

A new audio/video record button is now in Google Classroom. Teachers can access the button for: * Announcements * Assignments * Student submission * Discussion posts

Check out this roundup of 5 FREE newspaper generators for the classroom from @TCEA! From vintage-style headlines to custom front pages, these tools can power everything from history & current events projects to book reports and media literacy activities. 👉blog.tcea.org/five-free-news…

“Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.” ― Will Rogers Take a tour of the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore, OK, discover.matterport.com/space/GqJs1ssR… #SpringBreak #VirtualTour

Finishing up our Spring Break week. If you can't travel, why not tour some famous cities right from your device? Great for treadmills or just enjoying some places you've never been. Walk, drive, or fly. citywalki.com #SpringBreak #VirtualTour

Self-grading magic: In Google Forms, toggle 'Make this a quiz' in Settings. Students get instant feedback, and you get your weekend back! youtu.be/1y9pxHQRMp0?si…

Elevate your teaching with AI! 🤖 Check out these 20 ways to enhance your existing lessons, from creating interactive quizzes to generating engaging story plots. #AIinEducation  f.mtr.cool/bpcoamzwsd

Take your Google Sheets list and turn it into an interactive activity with Flippity. Learn>>blog.tcea.org/flippity-sprea… Use>>flippity.net

Do you create rubrics in Google Classroom for assignment grading? Now you can import documents to help create that rubric? No more copy/paste! workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/10/educat…

Make your own Wordle game for students to solve. mywordle.strivemath.com

Whoa ... have you seen all of these FREE PowerPoint templates??? In TRUE #TechLAP style, make learning feel like Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, game shows. There's even an interactive notebook template! Download for FREE: ditchthattextbook.com/powerpoint-tem… #DitchBook

Take your lessons to the next level with Dungeon Scrawl! This free, intuitive map-making tool is perfect for: History: Create custom maps of historical settings. Lit: Visualize story settings or quests. STEM: Build engaging problem-solving activities. app.dungeonscrawl.com

Create a sketch-note type image based on an instructional YouTube video. youtube.com/watch?v=PQrkEa… Sketch-note of the Example video youtube.com/watch?v=PBEnfS…

Want turn your notes into a learning tool like a REALLY cool podcast for FREE? 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 👋🏻 Meet Google NotebookLM your personalized AI research assistant!  Check it out ditchthattextbook.com/notebooklm/