Imagine a classroom where every student, regardless of their reading abilities, can access and comprehend digital content with ease. In today’s classroom, ensuring all students have equal access to learning materials is crucial. Our MPS student Chromebooks offer a range of built-in accessibility features that can significantly improve the learning experience for students with diverse […]
Fun for a Thursday: New Games from Flippity!
A while back, we featured Flippity, the incredibly versatile tool that turns Google Sheets into interactive games and learning activities. Created by Massachusetts Technology Teacher Steve Fortna, Flippity is packed with resources to help educators and students engage with material in creative, hands-on ways. Just when we thought it couldn’t get better, Flippity recently added […]
🤖 NotebookLM as Your AI Assistant! 🎉
➡️ Welcome back! We’re so glad you are checking out the blog this week. 🧑🏽‍💻 On the blog this week we are introducing NotebookLM, another MPS-approved AI tool. đź’» Check it out below! 🚨 Notebook LM is Staff Only This tool is approved for staff only. It works on the teacher domain (@mpls.k12.mn.us) and not […]
Engaging Students with Video Responses: Bringing Voices to Life in the Classroom
Using video responses in the classroom can transform student engagement, giving them a dynamic and personal way to express their thoughts. By allowing students to articulate ideas verbally, teachers can assess understanding beyond the written word. Here’s a snapshot of four MPS-approved and student-accessible tools—Canva, Seesaw, Padlet, and Book Creator—that make it possible to integrate […]
đź’¬ Communication: Google Chat
➡️ Hey there. We see you! Thanks for stopping by. 🧑🏽‍💻 On the blog this week Ben shares about Google Chat. ⤵️ Check it out below! And happy fall! (Photo Credit: Elise Niedermeier, MPS Design&Training) Google Chat The image to the right is the basics of how it works. This screenshot is from the top […]
Digital Citizenship Week Is Here! Seesaw & Wayfinder Are Ready For You!
We all know this week is MEA 🎉🎉 and did you know it is also National Digital Citizenship Week? 🎉🎉 With our students using digital tools in so many ways, it is a great reminder that we can all make a difference in their lives and how they approach being a citizen in the international […]
Fall Challenge: Prep for Conferences with Seesaw!
We are excited to offer a fall challenge that encourages use of Seesaw: Use Seesaw to share student learning at conferences and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win! Details: We hope this help you to have great fall conferences!
Exciting Seesaw Updates for 2024-2025: Enhancing Learning for Students!
Exciting Updates from Seesaw: Fall 2024 As educators, we constantly seek tools to enhance our teaching practices and foster student engagement. Seesaw has recently rolled out some exciting updates that will enhance learning and offer some amazing tools to differentiate content and give insights to your student’s learning. As a reminder, all K-5 MPS teachers […]
🎉 Welcome Back 2024-2025 🎉
Here we go!!! From our team to you, we hope you have had an amazing start to the school year and are building relationships, rituals, and routines to be successful all year long! 🎒 On the blog this week we are highlighting some “Back to School” items that might be helpful with technology and for […]
Thank you Educators: Congrats on a great year!
As the school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate your incredible achievements. Your dedication and resilience have not only shaped the minds of our students but have also paved the way for a brighter future. Thank you, educators, for another year of inspiring work! Summer EdTech Opportunities Summer […]
