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4 Tips for Meaningful Student Portfolios

Posted on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 05:00 by James Denby

Holistic portfolios allow students to showcase all the best traits and qualities of themselves.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

Ignite Student Passions with Genius Hour

Posted on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 05:00 by Tamara Letter

Capture the joy of learning by giving students the opportunity to showcase their creativity.

Grades

1–5

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

3 Tips for Safe, Savvy Photo Sharing

Posted on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 02:00 by Darri Stephens

Encourage kids (and their parents) to be mindful about capturing memories.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Privacy & Security, News & Media Literacy

Design Thinking + STEM = Student Engagement!

Posted on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 02:00 by Jennifer Auten

Engage students by solving real-world problems using STEM and creativity!

Grades

Pre-K–5

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

3 Great Game Design Tools for Summer Learning

Posted on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 02:00 by Emily Major

Engage kids with STEAM projects in the summer months and beyond.

Grades

3–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

How to Handle Pornography at School and at Home

Posted on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 06:00 by Paul Barnwell

They'll see adult content. Here's what we can do.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, News & Media Literacy, Family Engagement

Back to School: Getting Students Engaged

Posted on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 12:39 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Crop, customize, and remix online video content with interactive tool.

Grades

3–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Instruction & Assessment

Back to School: Extending Learning 24/7

Posted on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 12:53 by Erin Wilkey Oh

A tool that keeps assignments, reminders, and notifications in one easy-to-access spot.

Grades

K–12

Topics

EdTech

Kick Off the School Year with Interest-Driven Projects

Posted on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 12:00 by Tanner Higgin

Make the most of students' summer experiences with this must-do back-to-school activity.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Classroom Management, Instruction & Assessment

5 Easy Steps to Writing a Great Teacher Review

Posted on Wed, 07/31/2013 - 14:41 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Add your voice to Common Sense Education by rating and reviewing tools.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Professional Learning

6 Tech Tools That Boost Teacher-Parent Communication

Posted on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 02:00 by Jeff Knutson

Essential tips and tools to improve the parent-teacher communication loop.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Family Engagement

12 Apps and Sites for Current Events

Posted on Tue, 01/06/2015 - 02:00 by Kira DeVaul

Grades

K–12

Topics

EdTech

Minecraft or MinecraftEdu at School? Pros, Cons, and What it's Great For

Posted on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 21:52 by Chad Sansing

Check out the benefits of using Minecraft in the classroom.

Grades

3–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

3 Great Apps That Use Visual Cues to Support Students with Autism

Posted on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 11:25 by Matt Poynter

Use visual supports to make the classroom learning environment more comprehensible.

Grades

Pre-K–8

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, EdTech

25 Stellar STEAM Apps, Games, and Websites

Posted on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 02:00 by Kira DeVaul

Check out these STEAM-focused apps, games and websites.

Grades

K–12

Topics

EdTech