Tag: learning
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Gold Rush Meets Wi-Fi: Teaching History Through Computer Science
What do the California Gold Rush and computer science have in common? In Mrs. Garges’ 4th grade class, quite a lot! Using a creative lesson from the Cal-MSCS Cross Content Connections website, students explored key computer science ideas (packets, routers, and receivers) through a hands-on history activity. The result was a high energy activity, deep…
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El Monte Middle School’s Google HQ Adventure
Orosi, California, is a small, rural community tucked away in the heart of the Central Valley. For many families in Orosi, economic hardship is a daily reality, and opportunities that might seem commonplace elsewhere are often out of reach. In this setting, where college can feel like a distant dream and exposure to cutting edge…
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Super Mario, Algorithms, and Iterative Writing
Getting technology into the classroom can open up amazing learning possibilities, and sometimes the coolest lessons come from places you might not expect. I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Mrs. Garges, a fourth-grade teacher, on a project that showed just how powerful a classic video game can be for teaching computer science ideas…
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Teach CS Without “Teaching” CS: Cross Content Connections
That’s one of the powerful ideas behind Cross Content Connections, a new coaching tool website developed by members of the Cal-MSCS Grant Computer Science content area team. Designed specifically for K–8 multiple subject teachers, this resource helps educators infuse computer science concepts and practices into everyday lessons without having to add an entirely new subject…
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Discover YourStory: Personal, Fun, Inclusive Learning
Bring Any Subject to Life with AI-Powered Engagement Struggling to get students excited about math, science, history—or even writing? With YourStory, learning becomes an immersive, interactive journey across every subject. Whether it’s solving complex math problems with a supportive AI tutor, exploring literary themes with a character from the story, or diving into social studies…
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Meet Diffit for Math!
What if creating engaging, grade-appropriate math word problems took minutes instead of hours? If you’ve ever spent your precious planning time scouring the internet or tweaking word problems to fit your students’ interests, you’re going to love this. Diffit Math is here—and it’s a game changer for math teachers. You may already know and love…
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A Week in the Life of an EdTech Coach: Empowering Classrooms with AI
What does it look like when technology, creativity, and pedagogy come together in real classrooms? This week, I had the privilege of spending time in the field, supporting Tulare County teachers and students at Sequoia Union Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary—and let me tell you, it was a blast! Professional Learning with Purpose: Sequoia Union Elementary…
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Need Support with CAASPP? Curipod can help!
It’s that time of year again—standardized testing season is knocking on our classroom doors. If you’re in California, chances are you’ve got CAASPP on your mind. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone. Curipod has you covered with built-in exam prep lessons designed to help your students tackle CAASPP with confidence—and yes,…
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Brisk Teaching’s New Podcast Feature
Brisk Teaching just launched a game-changing feature: automated, conversational podcasts generated directly from your Google Slides or Docs. With just a few clicks, teachers can now transform written content into engaging audio episodes ranging from 1 to 10 minutes long. Whether it’s a lesson overview, a review of key concepts, or a creative recap, Brisk…
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Supercharge Your Classroom: Make Daily Writing Fun and Meaningful with Short Answer
Looking for a simple way to get your students writing more every day—without adding to your workload? Want to build a classroom culture where kids aren’t afraid to make mistakes, love learning from each other, and keep trying even when it’s tough? Meet Short Answer—a fun, interactive platform that gets students excited about writing in…
