Have you ever thought about using AI as an MPS staff member? Or wondered if MPS has guidance around using AI? We are excited to share that our team has produced a new professional development resource we’re excited to share with you! This 10-minute video was created specifically for MPS staff and focuses on a […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Gaining Insight: Seesaw’s Reading Fluency Assessment Tool
Earlier this year, we introduced the exciting Reading Fluency Assessment feature within Seesaw, available to all MPS preK-5 teachers. This powerful tool provides valuable insights into student reading development. Let’s explore how to effectively use this feature in your classroom! What is Reading Fluency Assessment? This innovative tool within Seesaw’s Instruction and Insights platform allows teachers to […]
Google Vids: Easy Video Creation for Educators
Want to add a little flair to your lessons? Google Vids is a new tool that can help you create engaging videos. Vids sits alongside Google’s other productivity tools like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Like them, it includes a simple, easy-to-use interface and the ability to collaborate and share projects securely from your browser. It […]
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 […]
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 […]
Riding the AI Wave: Transformative Tools for Teaching and Learning
Hey there, educators! You’ve probably heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI) making waves in all sorts of industries, and schools are no exception. In today’s post, we’ll dive into how AI is shaking things up in the world of education. Generative AI is an emerging technology that’s all about making new content. It learns from what […]
Tech Tip! Share Classwork and Templates Easily in Google Classroom
Welcome! Today’s Tech Tip Tuesday (on a Wednesday!) shows you how to share classwork from classes in Google Classroom with other teachers in your organization, without the need to add them as a co-teacher. Missed a Tech Tip Tuesday post? Click here to see the whole collection! Have a question about technology integration for your […]
Tech Tip Tuesday: Forms, Practice Sets and Interactive Video in Google Classroom
Welcome! Today’s Tech Tip Tuesday shows you how to utilize two new features in Google Classroom: adding questions to YouTube videos and importing Forms quiz questions into Practice Sets. Missed a Tech Tip Tuesday post? Click here to see the whole collection! Have a question about technology integration for your classroom? Schedule a 1:1 tech coach […]