🎉 Today, the MPS Technology Integration Team announces a new way to connect around technology integration to enhance teaching and learning. We are launching a Teams Channel where you can ask questions, get ideas, and share successes and inspiring projects. ➡️ Teams Chats We know that teachers have great ideas. And teachers have questions. And […]
Students Take the Director’s Seat with Google Vids
Hey everyone! Remember that Google Vids tutorial I shared back in December for making videos? Well, exciting news – our students can jump into creating with Google Vids too! Google Vids: Unleashing Student Creativity Google Vids is a video creation tool built right into the Google Workspace. It’s designed to be straightforward, making it a […]
Authentic Learning in an AI World
AI has a growing presence in education. It’s becoming increasingly likely that students will use AI tools to assist them with assignments. Therefore, it’s essential for us, as educators, to adapt our teaching strategies and design assignments that promote authentic learning and are less susceptible to being completed solely through AI. Fortunately, tools like Google Gemini […]
🌼 Spring Into Spring Break 2025!
Well, hello there! Over the next 🔟 days leading into Spring Break, the MPS Tech Diaries blog highlights 🔟 fun digital tools, games, and websites that you can use with your students or just for yourself. We hope you enjoy them as we get closer to a break and some much-needed rest. ☀️⛱️ → Be […]
Big News from Read&Write: New Voices!
As we have previously shared, Read&Write for Google Chrome is a fantastic tool for accessibility and supporting digital literacy. MPS has a purchased subscription available to all teachers to add to Chrome and it is already added to student Chromebook extensions. Read&Write recently announced that their text-to-speech voices have expanded their offerings, making the listening […]
Introducing Google Gemini for Teens in Minneapolis Public Schools
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping our world, and we are committed to equipping students with tools and knowledge to thrive. Recognizing that AI is not just a future concept; it’s a present reality our students are already navigating. To ensure they do so responsibly and effectively, and in alignment with our MPS AI guidance, […]
📚 From Screens to Stories: Digital Engagements to Support Reading
Can you feel it? Are your books shaking on their shelves? Read Across America is March 2 and all of March is National Reading Month! Inspired by this TCEA blog post with 7 tactile and visually engaging ideas to celebrate Read Across America Day, our post expands the options to include ways to leverage the […]
💙 Show Chrome Some Update Love
❓Ever wonder why something suddenly stops working in Chrome? Or something seems just a bit off? Or someone has a tool in Chrome that you don’t have? There’s a reason and it is time to update Chrome. 💙💚❤️💛 Look in the upper right corner of Chrome, do you see this image? If so, you should […]
Three Cheers for Three Years of MPS Tech Diaries!
Happy third birthday to MPS Tech Diaries! 🎉 It’s been an amazing three years of sharing practical and innovative ed tech tips, tools, and inspiration with all of you, and we’re so incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for being such a fantastic community! Our mission? To empower MPS educators and ignite a passion […]
Recharging Your Classroom with a Mid-Year Device Check Up
We’re halfway through the year, and by now, our students are hopefully comfortable using their iPads or Chromebooks. But let’s be honest, sometimes that comfort can lead to complacency (and maybe a few cracked screens!). It’s the perfect time for a mid-year refresh, focusing specifically on device care and digital citizenship. A little preventative maintenance […]
