Tag: technology
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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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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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Love NotebookLM? Check out the New Mind Map Feature!
Ever wish you could take a pile of teaching resources and magically turn them into a clean, organized visual for your students—or yourself? Good news: NotebookLM just launched a Mind Map feature, and it’s a game-changer for simplifying complex concepts in your classroom! First, what is NotebookLM?It’s an AI-powered tool from Google that helps you…
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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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SchoolAI and Computer Science
Empowering Rural Students with CodeNext and SchoolAI Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Chris Swanson, a middle school STEM teacher in Orosi, California to implement Google’s CodeNext program. This initiative is designed to bring high-quality computer science opportunities to students from underserved, rural, and low-income communities—something we’re deeply committed…
