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5 Classroom Management Tricks: Low Tech to No Tech

Classroom management is often associated with rules, consequences, and “dos and don’ts;” however, it is so much more than that! At its core, classroom management is about building strong relationships with your students and encouraging them to be active, productive members of a classroom community. A strong classroom culture based on trust and respect allows […]

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September 21, 2023

3 Essential Lumio Tools to Kick Off the New School Year

The start of another school year brings a mixed bag of emotions to not only students, but to us as teachers. This brings up a multitude of different questions, such as “what will my classes be like this year?”, “what can I improve upon from last year?”, and “am I prepared to begin this school […]

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September 07, 2023

Creating Awesome Screen Recordings on Your Chromebook

As of early this year, Google announced some updates to their Chromebook app called Screencast. This great tool enables teachers to record tutorials and procedural videos to help students know what to do during their lessons. Students can likewise record screencasts on their Chromebooks to demonstrate their learning and do presentations using their webcam, voice, […]

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August 31, 2023

Top 5 Tips for Using Adobe Express to Engage Your Students

Are you looking for new ways to engage your students? Look no further than Adobe Express! As educators, we know the importance of finding new and creative ways to teach our students important content and motivating them to show off their skills. In today’s digital era, it is also so important that we give our […]

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August 24, 2023

​​Teaching AI to Young Learners, Is It Worth It?

We are fortunate enough to live in a world with enough technological advancements to make our daily lives easier. One of these leading forms of technology comes in the form of AI, or artificial intelligence, and it has been taking over the mainstream media. With the ability to mimic human intelligence and perform cognitive functions, […]

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August 24, 2023

4 Ways to Return to School Refreshed and Recharged

During the school year, we as teachers are constantly on the go. Life can sometimes feel like just eating, sleeping, going to school, and repeating the cycle day after day. Often, upcoming holidays hang like a carrot that we are constantly chasing after to find relief from this busy schedule to catch up on other […]

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August 21, 2023

Taking Creativity to New Heights with Canva and Book Creator

You may already know and love Book Creator, the engaging, web-based creation tool that gives students the ability to design and self-publish their very own e-books. You may also be familiar with Canva, the easy-to-use digital design platform that allows you to create anything from social media posts, worksheets, posters, presentations, and more. Get ready […]

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August 08, 2023

5 Ways Combining AR and 3D Printing Can Transform Learning

As any educator knows, the tools of the classroom have undergone a drastic change in the last decade or so. The majority of schools around the country now boast STEM labs, makerspaces, 3D printers, interactive flat panels, and other educational technology. These tools have become indispensable in the 21st century learning environment and will only […]

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August 03, 2023

5 Classroom Activities Using Split Screen on Your SMART Board

Interactive flat panels like SMART Boards are ubiquitous in classrooms these days. You’re probably using your SMART Board regularly, but are you getting the most out of all its tools and functions? If you’re like most educators, you’ve probably got your favorite methods and shortcuts on your trusty board, and maybe a few clever tricks […]

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July 27, 2023

Tapping Into the Tools of Google Docs

It’s now been a little over three years since the pandemic shut down schools and sent learning online. Since that time, schools have had to go through some major technological adjustments. Now, it’s time to revisit the amazing tools that were pushed to the forefront. Learning to use these tools to their full potential can […]

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July 18, 2023

Using Google Keep to Stay Organized This Summer

Summer is the perfect opportunity for educators to rest, relax, and recharge from the stress of the school year. It can also be a great time to get organized for the year ahead, and even in your personal life. In doing so, you will be more equipped to support your students, colleagues, and yourself in […]

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July 12, 2023

3 Immersive CTE Experiences with zSpace

Looking for an ingenious way to launch or invigorate your career and technical education (CTE) programming? Look no further than zSpace – a complete AR/VR system that allows students to have unparalleled, hands-on experiences in CTE fields. Plus, students can learn the essentials without any of the mess or fuss involved in other methods of […]

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June 21, 2023

4 Versatile Tools to Support ELLs

Why is technology such a powerful tool for our ELLs? It can provide them with even more ways to access instructional materials and acquire new language skills. Students can access information and demonstrate understanding using a variety of modalities. It can also help teachers offer more personalized support. Technology can give all students the tools […]

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June 15, 2023

Dyslexia and Technology: Using Microsoft Tools in the Classroom

Dyslexia is a neurological disorder that affects reading and writing skills. Students with dyslexia find it harder to read and spell words, as it can significantly affect their educational performance in school. It has been found that one in five students struggle with dyslexia. Fortunately, technology companies like Microsoft are helping in the fight against […]

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June 07, 2023

Teq Summer PD 2023

  Summer is here and we’re excited to announce our annual Summer PD offerings. This year we’re hosting professional learning for hot topics like Google Apps, Microsoft Education, esports, blending learning, and SMART. Plus, all of our Summer PD courses are available for free! We will also be offering a Google Admin Bootcamp over the […]

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June 02, 2023

Teq is Going to ISTELive 2023!

Get ready for one of the biggest edtech events of the year, ISTELive 2023! The International Society for Technology in Education will be holding their annual conference on June 25-28, 2023, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, and virtually on June 24, 2023. Teq is honored to be attending as an exhibitor at […]

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May 31, 2023

Teq Edtech Roadshow 2023

The Teq Edtech Roadshow is currently underway! We’ve had lots of fun and some great conversations already at our stops in Ohio and Pennsylvania. We were joined by special guest speakers from X-Factor EDU and enjoyed talks with local educators and giving them hands-on learning opportunities with edtech from our partners. Now, we’re ready to […]

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May 31, 2023

Exploring Daily Routines on Seesaw

Seesaw is a platform that enables students, teachers, and parents/guardians to seamlessly work together. With Seesaw, teachers can post classwork, students can show their thinking process by adding media and annotations, and parents/guardians can see student work in the form of portfolios. This only scratches the surface of all of the amazing features that Seesaw has to […]

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May 31, 2023

5 Ways to Invite More Writing into Your Social Studies Classroom

Did you know that writing is generally considered an area of weakness in schools not just in the United States, but globally? In fact, it has been reported by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), that only 1 in 10 students worldwide are proficient writers. In this research, it is shown that the […]

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May 11, 2023

Spring is in the Air and it Smells Like Standardized Testing

It’s that time of the year where schools across the country are either just beginning their spring break or counting down the days until it finally arrives. Spring break, a long stretch from the winter holidays, can help students and teachers quickly recoup and prepare for the last leg of the school year. For many […]

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May 03, 2023

Getting Physically Fit While Building 21st Century Skills

Red Rover, Red Light, Green Light 1-2-3, Spud, and kickball. If you are like me, hearing any of these words brings back memories of childhood afternoons. After school routines used to involve eating a quick snack and then meeting up with the crew on the block to play, until mom yelled from the front porch […]

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May 01, 2023

Canva Presentations for Daily Work and Classroom Management

Just when I thought I couldn’t possibly love Canva any more, I discovered presentation mode features that are sure to keep your lessons engaging for all ages and learners! Canva has a massive library of templates and content to choose from. One of the best things about Canva (and probably the most used feature), is the ability to […]

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April 26, 2023

Enhancing Hands-on Learning with Strawbees

Will your students become inventors, engineers, or maybe even artists? Our goal, as educators, is to give our students the tools and resources that they need in order to explore all of these career options. Strawbees is a learning tool that gives students the space and materials to create, learn, and grow. So, what is Strawbees and […]

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April 25, 2023

Unpacking the CSDF Standards for Elementary Teachers

Anytime new standards come down the wire, we, as educators, may panic because the first thought that comes to mind is, “when am I going to possibly find time to come up with new lessons to hit these instructional targets?” Luckily, with the rollout of new standards, the state has decided that leading up to […]

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April 17, 2023

ChatGPT in Education

By Michelle Hollander and Cori Frede When we first learned about ChatGPT, our first reaction was skepticism, not so much in its abilities, but rather in how it could provide positive contributions to the classroom. We had some of the same concerns many of you might have, such as: “won’t students just use it to cheat or […]

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April 14, 2023

4 Gamification Strategies We’ve Learned from Video Games

The relentless wave of nostalgia that has consumed so much of pop culture has turned its attention toward video games. While making the jump from movies to games/toys has long been a popular model, the last few years have seen the reverse. Games that were once only for the nerdiest among us are now blockbuster […]

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April 05, 2023

Utilizing the Arts to Boost SEL Instruction

As educators, we know the importance of providing our students with authentic learning experiences. In terms of social-emotional learning opportunities and activities, our goal is to incorporate these practices into our daily instruction. SEL can be taught as a standalone subject or can be sprinkled throughout all subject areas. Art, music, theater, and dance are […]

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April 03, 2023

Engaging “App-reneuers” for the 21st Century

As teachers, when it comes to creating lessons designed to keep our students engaged, we sometimes wrack our brains trying to come up with solutions, spending nights and even weekends creating the perfect lesson. Once we present it to the class, it often only gets a mixed bag of reactions from our students, leaving us […]

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March 28, 2023

Making Connections at NYCESPA 2023

The New York City Elementary School Principals Association (NYCESPA) is commemorating their 90th annual convention this year to celebrate the work of principals throughout New York City, especially in the most unprecedented of times. The 2023 NYCESPA Granite Anniversary Conference is welcome to NYC principals, assistant principals, school team leadership members, and more for a […]

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March 22, 2023

5 New Updates to Get Excited About in Google Workspace

Google Workspace is constantly changing and improving its offerings to help you work more efficiently. It can be hard to keep up! Let’s dive in and check out five new updates to Google Workspace that are sure to make the organized heart in you sing.  1. Set your availability across multiple calendars when using appointment […]

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March 21, 2023

Using AI To Create Quick Activities and Assessments with Conker.ai

Conker.ai can be added to the growing list of artificial intelligence tools that can help support teachers, especially if you are teaching in a Google district. Conker.AI is working on becoming a more robust tool. It doesn’t have too many bells and whistles so far, but that makes it a really great and simple tool to get […]

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March 17, 2023

Teq is Heading to Kentucky for KySTE 2023!

The Kentucky Society for Education in Kentucky (KySTE) is hosting their premier education technology conference, bringing together educators, administrators, technology professionals, and more. Each year, the conference holds over 1,600 attendees from all over the country to discuss the latest and greatest in education and promote the use of technology in Kentucky schools. Those who […]

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March 10, 2023