Month: March 2026
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Timing Your Success with the Slides Timer Extension
Pacing is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching. Whether you are leading a classroom of students or facilitating professional learning for your peers, it is incredibly easy to lose track of time. We often find ourselves deeply immersed in a compelling story, navigating a complex student question, or managing the unexpected distractions that…
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From Paper Folds to Digital Nets
Enhancing Surface Area Lessons with Simple Tech The transition from 2D shapes to 3D thinking is a significant leap for many sixth-grade students. In a recent classroom observation, I watched an educator masterfully bridge this gap. The lesson focused on the Net Method for calculating the surface area of cubes, pyramids, rectangular prisms, and triangular…
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Turning Your Handwritten Notes Into Digital Power with NotebookLM
Many educators still find that the physical act of writing is the most effective way to process new ideas or plan lessons. However, the struggle usually begins after the ink dries. Managing a stack of physical notebooks or trying to locate a specific thought from a meeting months ago can be a significant hurdle. If…
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Customizing Video Content w/ NotebookLM and Google Vids
Google NotebookLM has quickly become a favorite tool for educators looking to streamline content creation. While its ability to generate quick video overviews is impressive, many teachers have noted a common frustration: a lack of creative control. It is difficult to watch a generated video that mispronounces a key vocabulary term or fumbles a specific…
