IXL Group Jam Explained: Tips, Tools, and Teaching Ideas

Laptop screen showing IXL Group Jam session with a math question and real-time student responses in a classroom setting

IXL Group Jam: The Ultimate Guide for Teachers Using IXL in the Classroom If you’re a teacher who uses IXL, you’ve probably wished there was a more exciting way to keep students engaged. Enter IXL Group Jam—a game-changing live classroom feature that transforms independent practice into a shared, energetic experience. Whether you’re trying to boost […]

Tips To Using Gofund Me to Raise Money For Your Classroom

Teachers often pay up to $1,000 per year for classroom supplies. I know a teacher spends over $3,000 yearly on her classroom. It’s unfair that teachers must pay for their student’s academic resources. Fundraising can be utilized for classroom materials, after-school programs, field trips, and more. Websites like GoFundMe, and Donors Choose help teachers raise […]

How to Use Krisp.ai Noise Canceling

I have kids who are sometimes loud in the background. Krisp.ai works great to filter out this background noise while I am in meetings or while recording videos

How to Use Google Voice for Teachers

Google Voice For Teachers

I strongly advise teachers to make use of Google Voice. In our classes at my school, we do not have access to telephones. If we need to contact parents

How Make Schoology Look Nice

Make Schoology Look Nice

How to make buttons for schoology on the homepage of your course It doesn’t take much at all to create these buttons but it’s not super intuitive.  I had to search around the internet to learn how to do this when I first got started. Step 1:  Click Add Materials Then Click Page Step 2: […]

5 Smart Ways to Use Google Translate for Kids Writing

Teacher tip: How to use Google Translate for kids writing

Helping young children write their ideas down can be a challenge—especially when their typing skills haven’t caught up with their imagination. That’s why I started using Google Translate for kids writing, and it’s made a huge difference in my classroom. With this simple tool, even my youngest students can turn their spoken stories into digital […]

Send Out Passwords and Usernames for IXL

Password Send out IXL

Table of Contents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PDdT2KDmTQ&list=PL20CZALR22dXpJNbX4vW2Cz7XULNAsLoM&index=11 Step-by-Step Guide: Sending Out IXL Usernames and Passwords to Parents Using Schoology As a teacher, ensuring that your students have access to the necessary tools for their learning is crucial. One of the most important steps in integrating IXL into your classroom is distributing usernames and passwords to parents so they […]

Setup and Use Google Classroom as a Teacher

Google Classroom as a Teacher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RszQNscE7_4&list=PL20CZALR22dXpJNbX4vW2Cz7XULNAsLoM&index=10 Introduction to Google Classroom Google Classroom is a free web service developed by Google for schools that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments. Its primary purpose is to streamline the process of sharing files between teachers and students. Teachers can create an online class, invite students to join it, and then distribute […]