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 […]
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🌼 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 […]
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 […]
Translating Web Content with Google Lens
Have you ever discovered an excellent digital resource for your students, only to find that language barriers stand in the way? It’s a common challenge: you’ve got a fantastic website or web-based tool, but the usual translation aids like Google Translate Extension or Read&Write Extension don’t work with certain web tools. This roadblock can be […]
Enhancing Reading Accessibility: Getting Started with Chrome’s Reading Mode
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guiding Students in Navigating the AI Revolution
Recently, we explored the exciting topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with tools for teaching where we highlighted how generative AI is transforming the educational landscape by automating administrative tasks, tailoring lesson plans, and tracking student progress. Our journey continues as we turn our focus to AI use with students! In the future, the ability […]
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 […]