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National Tech Coach Ed Camp - One Best Thing - Oct 23rd 2025 - Wayground and Forward EdgeSessions List
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One resource that another tech coach might benefit from knowing about?CategoryDescription WebsiteYour nameSocial handle
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AI ResearchAI use case A report that "offers practical insights and recommendations from leading experts and teachers on how we can unlock the full potential of AI in schools." https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/oxed/secondary/Teaching_the_AI_Native_Generation.pdf?region=ukSydney Matejik@sydneyedusparks
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AI StudioAI use case AI toolsaistudio.google.comVelthy
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AIEDUAI use case This site provides AI literacy classes and training for educators as well as contains curated AI literacy lessons for students. The lessons are fun and engaging and encourage students to think about the technology they are using.aiedu.orgDeanna Padilione@deanna.padilione
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CanvaAI use case Interactive and Visual way to drill down on your data and to view it in an appealing waycanva.comTanya BlackwellIG: ___AfroPuffsandStuff
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Canva CodeAI use case Canva AI to create my images and to code and generate activities and presentationshttps://www.canva.com/ai-assistant/Bradford Harrislinqapp.com/edtechtinker
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Canva CodeAI use case You can edit images or ask it to create an image. I love to use it to create images of our school mascot reading library books, or for book characters coloring sheets to go along with lessons we are teaching.Canva.com
Kaitlin Younger Ryczkowski
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Canva CodeAI use case Allows you to create interactive digital experiences from simple prompts without having to know codehttps://www.canva.com/aiTangila Webb
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Canva CodeAI use case Create interactive learning experiences and games for students based on interests and needs..canva.comAlison Pricealipricek12
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Canva's Magic ActivityAI use case It creates unique activities based on your prompt. It is bulit on a whiteboard where you can edit and change anything you need before assigning to students.https://www.canva.com/Samantha Halper
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CoPilot or Gemini or whichever AI tool to help create spreadsheetsAI use case I have been using AI to help me make my spreadsheets do what I want. I discovered Google App Scripts this way. The AI will create copy and paste App Scripts to do things like send an email to a specific person when a Google Form is created and include information from that Form.https://copilot.microsoft.com/Kimberly McCorkle
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Gemini's new image generatorAI use case You can add two images with a prompt and it now can generate that image for youGemini.google.comHeidi Orvosh@HeidiOrvosh
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Google GeminiAI use case Google's form of Chat GPT and the fact it connects to other Google platforms. I use it for my grad program and love its ability help come up with ideas.https://gemini.google.com/app?is_sa=1&is_sa=1&android-min-version=301356232&ios-min-version=322.0&campaign_id=bkws&utm_source=sem&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bkws&utm_campaign=2024enUS_gemfeb&pt=9008&mt=8&ct=p-growth-sem-bkws&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20108148196&gbraid=0AAAAApk5BhmOVGD75GwyeIzvuoN-4CPMz&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qnorNu6kAMVMq5aBR1AwDCnEAAYASAAEgI-LfD_BwEJoey Curtin
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Google Gemini & NotebookLMAI use case A Generative AI Platform to help with administrative tasks, as well as a want to review PDF Documents in order to help summarize components.https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwiap8bS2rqQAxVta0cBHY-aGxcYACICCAEQABoCcXU&co=1&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwEmU-j_Wz0F2oBKZB8_DoZGU4Ex9FxgA4CjQQLa2S8hgP3HrWXVY71hoCergQAvD_BwE&cid=CAASWeRoS1gUJqp9DHWMZY-HmVU4TzTKQS61YtxOIdvwR0NkudqKYBHJGFNp87M4Mof6UMj4fmI7u7ekSJnaR_sTvoi0kOFSFzTYTgweR9SXjeLTK50Z0Fl40E0U&cce=2&category=acrcp_v1_32&sig=AOD64_0bp9oFTATOPCg3-ssPcqdFXVWzpA&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwj59L_S2rqQAxVDFVkFHcM_E0AQ0Qx6BAgaEAEJessica DeSociowww.linkedin.com/in/
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Google Gemini GemsAI use case Use Gems to create personalized AI assistants that help teachers streamline workflows, generate resources, and model effective use of AI in education.
This was extremely beneficial for our new teachers teaching a singleton class without a lot of PLC support and also for our AP teachers needing some extra help with more difficult subject matter.		https://gemini.google/overview/gems/Christa Rinehold@crinehold
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Google Gemini Gems AI use case I created a gem to essentially put myself out there to my teachers. We use 3 main supplemental edtech platforms and my gem is prompted to respond and be a thought partner with teachers on how to incorporate these 3 programs into their instruction in meaningful ways. www.gemini.comBrittanie Payne@techbyteswithB (Instagram only)
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Google Notebook LMAI use case Notebook LM takes all you resources and combines them to a AI search that you can find information and ideas from.notebooklm.google.comLaurie Bennett
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Great-PromptAI use case Takes your prompt from good to greathttps://www.great-prompt.com/Keith Barnes@kytis01
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HeyGenAIAI use case Create an AI powered custom voice-over video with your own photo or avatar. heygen.aiLauren Shelton @edtechlauren
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KhanMigo Rubric GeneratorAI use case Easy way to generate rubricshttps://www.khanmigo.aiKaty Svec
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Magic School AIAI use case This is a specific AI platform for teachers. I like it because it has things like an IEP creator to help get started with IEPshttps://www.magicschool.ai/Alana Trammell
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Magic School AI ChatbotsAI use case Create custom chatbots within a student Room on Magic School AI. Students can chat with a book character, historic figure, or even practice a language they are learning!https://www.magicschool.aiMegan Marcum@MsMarcumBGISD Twitter
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Magic School AI student room as a translation tool for MLL.AI use case Create a student room in Magic School selecting the Translation tool as the resource for them. The students then access the "room" as needed to translate materials, PDFs, etc for class work.https://app.magicschool.ai/toolsYvonne Gray@teachygray
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MagicSchool AI Certifications - AI Pioneer AI use case As a Pioneer, you’ll get early access to new features, exclusive perks, and opportunities to connect with other innovative teachers—all while helping lead the way in how AI transforms teaching and learning. Pioneers aren’t just users—they’re contributors to a movement that puts educators at the center of AI in education.https://www.magicschool.ai/magicschool-ai-pioneersTamira Kreider
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Microsoft ReflectAI use case This is a quick way for to do check ins with your students without it feeling forced. The monster help the little kids really understand what is going on.https://reflect.microsoft.com/Katie Cooke
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Prompt parameterAI use case Asking your chatbot to ask you multiple-choice questions, one at a time, to get more information about what you want it to do. :chef's kiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-johnson-36487b272/Kay Johnsonkay johnson (LinkedIn)
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Meet Every Learner's Needs by Robert BarnettBookAbout redesigning instruction based on the Modern Classrooms Project model. The book provides strategies to create blended, self-paced, and mastery-based learning environments where all students are appropriately challenged and supported.https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Every-Learners-Needs-Redesigning/dp/1394274890Erica Kaminski@KaminskiEdTech
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Playful Practice and Serious Faith in the Age of AI - David MulderBookDave Mulder makes great biblical connections on what it means to be human and how we can create authentic human connections and experiences while still using AIhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSBQJD1K/Nathan De Groot
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The 27 Principles of Engagement by A.J.JulianiBookMultiple examples and ideas of how to keep students engaged in learning. https://www.ajjuliani.com/booksJean Potter
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The IC ToolkitBookThis book goes through actionable strategies for implementing coaching. Useful for anyone who coaches teachers.https://www.corwin.com/books/ic-toolkit-291993?srsltid=AfmBOooDXsAhRcUr8F3EXXFmZGowEFkt4Rs960P_7u2N_miVYBkwaZDZRebecca Cannaday@cannadayitrt.bsky.social
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Google LensChrome ExtensionGoogle lens is a default Chrome Extension the students are using on their Chromebook to help with everything! https://lens.google/Amanda Sears@edtechsears
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Google LensChrome ExtensionExtension to help identify things.https://lens.google/Patricia Barr
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Google Notebook LMChrome ExtensionStudy tool, summary generation, thought partner, research toolnotebooklm.google.comKatina Suggs
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Google Notebook LMChrome ExtensionIt can house all your resources on a topic that you (and if you choose - your students) can access. It creates quizzes, flow charts, podcasts, etc!! and translates - but does it with only the resources you upload!!! It will not draw in anything from outside the Notebook - and it is FREE!https://notebooklm.google
Kathleen Torregrossa
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Google Read AloudChrome ExtensionRead aloud uses the reading mode to read web pages alooud. Students can highlight specific text. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/14218344?hl=enMarty
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GuiddeChrome ExtensionAs a tech coach, this tool uses AI to allow you to create guides for teachers to learn how to do something. It offers step by step instructions and is really easy to use. https://www.guidde.com/Marci Karoll
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marci-karoll-0590736/
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Screen ShaderChrome ExtensionIf your eyes are tired of staring at screen all day and you don't want to wear blue light glasses then download this extension and it will shade your screen for you! It adjusts throughout the day based on how long you've been on your computer.https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/screen-shader-smart-scr/ogahalmmdhjhinokecoohcjkcbigokmgRaelee Taylor@TheMathJedi523
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Understand Tool by KamiChrome ExtensionKami has added translation, defining and releveling of text. My social studies teachers love it for translating the online atlas that is a PDF.https://help.kamiapp.com/en/articles/10414828-how-to-use-the-understand-toolDawn Guildner
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WeVideo Screen Recording ExtensionChrome ExtensionEasy to use extension to record screens, webcams, or both with virtual backgrounds and space for a script to read from.https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/wevideo-screen-webcam-rec/pohmgobdeajemcifpoldnnhffjnnkhgf?hl=en-USLisa LeBlanchttps://x.com/LeBlancEdTech
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Adobe ExpressCollection of resourcesA design tool with AIhttps://new.express.adobe.com/?src=clever&role=school_adminAmeel Attallah
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Book Creator ResourcesCollection of resourcesOne pagers, webinars, templates, etc. put together by Book Creator for everyone to usehttps://bookcreator.com/resources/Melissa Layton@Melle_Layton
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Canva CheatsheetsCollection of resourcesThis is compilation of all the Canva Hacks and can be sorted by category! https://www.canva.com/design-school/cheatsheetsKC Jacoby
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Eric Curts' Website full of custom Gems Collection of resourcesLots of custom Gems created by Eric Curts that he is sharing for anyone to use. He has also given the ability to copy them so you can save and customize them for your work.https://www.edugems.ai/Kerri Hindinger
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Goblin.ToolsCollection of resourcesGoblin.Tools is a collection of task management tools created for neurodivergent people by neurodivergent people! goblin.toolsMallorie Hyatt@be.techcellent
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Google Notebook LMCollection of resourcesNOtebook LM allows you to create a curates AI that will allow you change the way you coach, teachers teach, and students learn! notebooklm.google.comMarci Karollwww.linkedin.com/in/marci-karoll-0590736
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Great Padlets for the ClassroomCollection of resourcesA resource to see different ways you can use Padlet in the classroom.https://padlet.com/LadyJ1/great-padlets-for-the-classroom-4zs6hsabb19bn2yyMandy Johnson@TechCoachMandyJ
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Internet Safety & Digital Citizenship Resources in WaygroundCollection of resourcesA collection of Wayground resources from various categories under the umbrella of digital citizenship. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxvq5nAa0/-3q68ZOFyCQcipYheyHhMw/view?utm_content=DAGxvq5nAa0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfd26d39230Sarah Finch@mrs.finch_tech
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Marsha Kish's 30-Day AI ChallengeCollection of resourcesThe 30-Day AI Challenge is a collection of short AI-infused lessons that explore the various uses of AI in small bite-sized chunks. https://www.aiintheclassroom.com Tracy Yeropoli
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NC YouTube PlaylistCollection of resourcesRecordings of timely and relevant webinarshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6JYMm0YidCn_SXzf9nxaCYj25uJ2CmpWKat Bailey
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njctl.orgCollection of resourcesNJCTL.org is a free to use collection of math and science curriculum. Presentations, classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, lesson plans, unit plans, and pacing guide for k to 12.njctl.orgJohn Huhnjhuhniv
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Nuiteq Chorus for ClearTouch Boards!Collection of resourcesInteractive lessons for all grade levels with so many different topics for students. https://chorus.nuiteq.com/exploreAlexis Curtis
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SHEGCollection of resourcesStanford University's History Resourceshttps://www.inquirygroup.org/history-lessonsJake Morel
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Wayground Digital Citizenship Choice BoardsCollection of resourcesA collection of interactive games and activities to review Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety, all built within Wayground. I am in the process of planning a Digital Citizenship family engagement night using some of these resources.https://www.canva.com/design/DAG124EBgBk/gvWPSAy-am49F-Q5dTbcXw/view?utm_content=DAG124EBgBk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hffe89546d4&lid=vj3wal3pwtxy#1Nick Cipolla
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ASCD + ISTECommunity to joinI use it for the Newsletter. https://emojipedia.org/Carmen Wessels
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Ditch That TextbookCommunity to joinMatt Miller's websitehttps://ditchthattextbook.com/Lori Wegman
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 Class Notebook. EdTech Platform: AIMicrosoft Notebook (or Class Notebook) is a digital binder with Microsoft/ Office 365 that allows staff, students, and community members to combine their documents, resources, and more (videos, pdfs, photos, etc, links) into one shareable resource. www.learn.microsoft.comNelann Batemanladylanguage411
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BriskEdTech Platform: AIPin it! Check out how you can use it. www.briskteaching.comMicaela Morales
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BriskEdTech Platform: AIGreat "tag along" AI extension to help with planning and differentiationhttps://www.briskteaching.com/Andy Yauchler
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BriskEdTech Platform: AIA great tool to use when enhancing lessons, curriculum and exit tickets. (that adapt)https://app.briskteaching.com/Hayley Robertson
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BriskEdTech Platform: AICreates almost anything you need as a teacher. Scores student work, creates rubrics all sorts of fun things!!!https://www.briskteaching.com/Sandy Sundine
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BriskEdTech Platform: AIBeing able to create and differentiate instruction super fast to help teachers in planning for instruction. https://www.briskteaching.com/Jamie Edwards
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BriskEdTech Platform: AIAllows a teacher to easily generate feedback to an entire folder - like a Google Classroom assignment - Glows and Grows, Rubric, etc.....https://app.briskteaching.com/batch_feedbackMichael Sheridan
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CanvaEdTech Platform: AIWe have so many things we share with teachers- using canva as a launch pad helpscanva.comLani Allenbaugh
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Canva CodeEdTech Platform: AICheck out these interactive activates you can create with Canva Code. These prompts will get your teachers started. https://canvaclc.my.canva.site/canvacodeforme/#homepagehttps://www.canva.com/aiJeannie Williams@itcwilliams X
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Canva CodeEdTech Platform: AICanva code creates games, drag-n-drops, widgets, escape rooms, anything you can dream up!Canva.comMichaen Bothwell
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Canva CodeEdTech Platform: AICanva will code an interactive for anything you want- interactive review guides, games, closed chatbots, etc.https://www.canva.com/ai-code-generator/Michelle Moses
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Canva CodeEdTech Platform: AIUse Canva's AI to code a design for you! canva.comEmilie Rio Instagram - @thehighschooled_coach
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Canva CodeEdTech Platform: AITalk to Canva AI and have it code any activity you can think of to make it interactive for your students!https://www.canva.com/aiKaylee Baldwin@mskb26 or @_mskb26
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Canva CodeEdTech Platform: AIYou can use Canva to generate lesson plans, presentations, formative assessments, and class materials in under 5 minutes using the magic box!canva.comJen Layden
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Canva Design SchoolEdTech Platform: AICanva has these amazing resources to share with your teachers. They also earn a certificate for each course. I've also learned a lot from them! https://www.canva.com/design-school/Ashley Green
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Canva Media Creator for student AI useEdTech Platform: AIAI prompt developement for students using text to imagewww.canva.comTim Teelin
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Chat PDF EdTech Platform: AIThis program allows you to upload a PDF and have a conversation with it. You can ask for a summary and ask further questions in order to understand the document. www.chatpdf.comChannyn Culligan
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Class CompanionEdTech Platform: AIAI tool that provides feedback across multiple subjects. Perfect for improving writing for students. Free version works just as well. https://classcompanion.com/Kevin Wendland@wendland_kevin
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Class CompanionEdTech Platform: AIAllows you to create standards-driven writing assignments which offers instant feedback and coaching for your students throughout the writing process. https://classcompanion.com/Rimmey@JustRimmey
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Class CompanionEdTech Platform: AIClass Companion is a digital platform with an embedded AI tutor that helps teachers create, organize, and share writing/multiple choice assignments with students easily. It also allows for tracking student progress and providing timely feedback, saving teachers time on grading and classroom management.https://classcompanion.comLindsey Mitchell
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CuripodEdTech Platform: AIHelps teachers to generate dynamic lessons quickly. Includes activities have include student conversation through: writing, voting drawing, and reflecting on AI responses. www.curipod.comMegan Stanush
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CuripodEdTech Platform: AICuripod is an interactive AI edtech platform that makes student engagement easy for teachers. Creates activities based on a prompt or slide deck. www.curipod.comBrittany Viney
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EdTech Teacher: https://edtechteacher.org/ OR learning in the loo posters posted in staff bathrooms!EdTech Platform: AIIt is a tool teachers can use to upload their notes, study guides, etc. to help them create resources to use in classhttps://edtechteacher.org/Andi Gerharz
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explore.orgEdTech Platform: AIA great place to visit around the world with live web camsexplore.orgAngie Elmblad
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Flint AIEdTech Platform: AIEducation based AI model that does not teach other LLMs and is awesome for students to interact with. https://www.flintk12.com/Julie Dian
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-dian-edd-052614143/
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Gamma AI- great for creating PD presentationsEdTech Platform: AIGamma helps you create professional presentations in a matter of minutes. https://gamma.app/?gad_campaignid=22945420719&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAqWjqPRYTE93wXMPU3p2gEMWp1Zbk&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8MWd39q6kAMVS0lHAR04fA48EAAYASAAEgJ5g_D_BwE&utm_campaign=22945420719&utm_content=184797578139&utm_id=tw&utm_medium=search&utm_source=google&utm_term=gamma+aiEmily McEntireX- @emmy49er
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Gemini GemsEdTech Platform: AICreate your own gems for staff and students to use for a specific taskgemini.google.comJodi Graham
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Gemini GemsEdTech Platform: AIGemini Gems are customizable versions of Gemini AI, designed to be dedicated experts for specific, recurring tasks, which removes the need to retype detailed instructions. https://share.google/BR923oCXXGyTRi86QJanice Conley@jbctechcoach.bsky.social
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Gemini Gen Storybook CreatorEdTech Platform: AIAI that create 10-page storybook PDF. Creator can specify art style (great for older students!), specific words to include, translate to non-English languages, etc.https://gemini.google/overview/storybook/Maria Cruz
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Goblin.ToolsEdTech Platform: AIGoblin Tools is a way to simplify decisions, tasks and provide estimates for time the task will take.goblin.toolsMelinda Bailey@theprofspage
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Google Classroom's Read Along in SpanishEdTech Platform: AICuripod is a platform that allows teachers to generate (AI) interactive standards-based lessons with student engagement activities built in and analytics. Curipod.comStephanie Portillo
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Google GeminiEdTech Platform: AIGemini is Google's AI ChatBot. It has now added an image generator as well as other tools. I use it to create codes for games to embed into Google Sites since many game type websites are blocked in our district.gemini.google.comCrystal Nolen@TechNolieGy
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Google GeminiEdTech Platform: AIGemini is an AI engine that is great for helping teachers (and coaches!) to brainstorm, reflect, ask for feedback, gather resources, lesson plan, and so much more.gemini.google.comGail GoebelNo socials 😇
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AIWe are currently using this with our ESL students to translate passages/work into their native language.https://notebooklm.google/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23001817403&gbraid=0AAAAA-fwSsdwbKwgyPKS0E0ED2F9Iykxg&gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwEsmnYYh0K45MRq84Np0vZUkSdLTaPzNsvoqZZjaUcKVjlAzzdhMCThoCqEcQAvD_BwEJames Hughes@intechhughes on X
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AIYou upload your sources, and the AI works with what you have inputted to make podcasts, videos, flashcards, mind maps, etc. You can ask it questions and have it answer using the information you provided.https://cbvrce.ca/Amy Dubois@fluent_in_teaching (Instagram)
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AIIt's an AI-powered research tool in the Google Suite, most well-known for creating lifelike podcasts. BUT IT ALSO DOES VIDEO NOW!https://notebooklm.google/
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AIStorage for multiple sources, being able to access and ask questions even thought I don't know my question to start with. https://notebooklm.google.com/Rachelle Lee
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AIYou can import aticles and it will create an interactive podcast https://notebooklm.google/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22476587015&gbraid=0AAAAA-fwSsd7L1wtlwta6K0-UlVK7N_yp&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_JrMrdu6kAMVS0hHAR29WCBwEAAYASAAEgJ9XvD_BwEAngie Beneciuk
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AINotebook LM is an AI-powered research assistant that analyzes documents you provide to help you understand and synthesize information. It allows you to upload various sources like PDFs, Google Docs, and website links, and then chat with the content to summarize, analyze, or brainstorm new ideas. Key features include the ability to generate study guides, timelines, and even podcast-style audio overviews based on the source material.notebooklm.google.comChris Godby@mrgodby on X
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AIAn AI powered tool from specific custom resourceshttps://notebooklm.google/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22476587015&gbraid=0AAAAA-fwSsdDWQv9kSnY04_TN_4CLxnMd&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3p3p5-K6kAMVIXN_AB3s_BAoEAAYASAAEgLAu_D_BwEKaila Payne
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AIA platform that allows educators to take their documents and other information and create video explanations and study guides for students. https://notebooklm.google.com/Audrey Evans
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AINotebookLM helps put all information in one location and chat with the ai. NotebookLM.google.comTracee Keough
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Google Notebook LMEdTech Platform: AII put our school resource documents such as our schedules, report card dates, staff phone list, etc. into NotebookLM so teachers can pull it up, ask their question and have it answered only using our resources without having to look through tons of documents to find the answer.https://notebooklm.google.com/Jessica Herr
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Google NotebookLMEdTech Platform: AIAI-powered writing assistanthttps://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/c62d94b5-e145-4356-9909-d6acc2dfcbf6Pete Gulay