Month: January 2026
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When the Tech Gets in the Way
The Power of the Pivot Prioritize learning goals over specific digital tools to ensure technology enhances rather than hinders the educational experience. Remain flexible and ready to pivot when technical issues or student physical limitations interfere with a lesson’s success. Combine traditional tools like whiteboards with digital platforms to build on student strengths and teach…
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Streamlining Coaching Workflows with NotebookLM and Google Calendar
Centralized Organization: Consolidate notes, room numbers, and schedules in NotebookLM to eliminate paper clutter and fragmented documents. Automated Summaries: Generate instant recaps of previous coaching interactions to stay prepared for every school visit. Smart Scheduling: Add summaries to Google Calendar invites to keep both coach and teacher aligned on goals and progress. Instructional coaches often…
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Bringing Lessons to Life with the New Gemini Audio Feature in Google Classroom
Gemini in Google Classroom now transforms text into interactive, conversational audio lessons featuring customizable avatars and voices. The tool generates editable learning objectives and a text-style transcript that you can preview and vet for accuracy. Finished lessons export as audio files or Google Slides, allowing students to read along with the dialogue as they listen.…
