In this episode, I share creative and engaging ways to celebrate the 100th day of school with tech-friendly activities. You'll also hear ideas for incorporating digital tools to inspire collaboration and critical thinking for students. From digital posters to collaborative ebooks, if you're looking for fun and meaningful ways to mark this milestone, this episode is for you!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/12/16/100th-day-of-school-350/

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Creative Ways to Celebrate the 100th Day of School - 350

In this episode, I share how AI tools can transform homework into more engaging and supportive learning experiences. You'll also hear how to use AI to create study guides, interactive games, instant feedback, and creative resources for students. If you want to harness AI for homework help to boost student independence and make learning more accessible, this episode has you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/12/09/homework-help-349/

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AI-Powered Tools for Homework Help - 349

In this episode, I chat with Katie Brooks, a fifth grade ELA teacher, all about student podcast projects and how she brings this creative medium into her literacy instruction. You'll also hear how Katie uses choice boards, easy-to-use recording tools, and engaging podcast examples to boost student voice, collaboration, and critical thinking. If you want to explore simple, meaningful ways to integrate student podcast projects into your classroom, this episode has you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/12/02/student-podcast-348/

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Using Student Podcast Projects to Check for Understanding with Katie Brooks - 348

In this episode, I explore a variety of digital tools that can help teachers stay organized, from well-known platforms like Google Keep and Wakelet to unexpected gems like Adobe Express and Slack. You'll also hear how these tools can be used for everything from lesson planning and classroom management to professional development and parent communication. Tune in to discover new ways to streamline your workflow and make the most of productivity tools for teachers!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/11/25/productivity-tools-for-teachers-347/

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Time-Saving Productivity Tools for Teachers - 347

In this episode, I share five key lessons I've learned from hosting AI webinars for teachers. You'll also hear practical tips on making your online workshops more interactive, like providing time for hands-on activities and offering low-stakes exploration options. If you're looking for actionable advice to improve your virtual teaching or leadership practice in the area of artificial intelligence, this episode has you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/11/18/ai-webinars-for-teachers-346/

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Behind the Screen Lessons from Hosting AI Webinars for Teachers - 346

In this episode, I'm joined by Charity Hatley, a middle school teacher librarian, who shares how she uses AI in schools to streamline research, evaluate books, and design creative, high-engagement activities for students. You'll also hear how Charity integrates platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini to boost media literacy, support higher-order thinking, and bring unique ideas—like a haiku game show—into her library. If you want to discover practical, time-saving ways to use AI to enhance learning experiences, this episode has you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/11/11/ai-in-school-345/

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A Librarian's Perspective on AI in Schools with Charity Hatley - 345

In this episode, I share how goal setting activities can help students take ownership of their learning and stay motivated throughout the school year. You'll also hear actionable tips for incorporating goal setting into different subjects and digital tools for creating customizable activities. If you want to inspire students to set meaningful goals and track their progress, this episode has you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/11/04/goal-setting-activities-344/

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Goal Setting Activities to Motivate Students All Year Long - 344

In this episode, I share how to create a YouTube playlist to organize and share free videos with students, families, and colleagues. You'll also hear why playlists are a powerful classroom tool, plus best practices for curating high-quality content to support differentiation and independent learning. Tune in for a step-by-step guide to building your own playlist and making video content more accessible for your learners!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/10/28/free-videos-with-students-343/

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How to Create YouTube Playlists to Share Free Videos with Students - 343

In this episode, I chat with Digital Learning Coach Lisa Hockenberry about using audio in student projects like podcasts to help students creatively showcase their learning. You’ll also hear how Lisa supports teachers with practical tips for integrating digital tools plus how audio can empower all learners—especially those who struggle with traditional assignments. If you want to boost student engagement, foster authentic expression, and make room for a little creative “mess,” this episode has you covered!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/10/21/student-projects-342/

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Student Projects: Helping Students Create Audio Content with Lisa Hockenberry - 342

In this episode, I share five interactive vocabulary strategies and five EdTech tools to help students build vocabulary skills across all subject areas. You’ll also hear how AI-powered tools can personalize learning, reinforce key terms, and make vocabulary instruction more engaging. If you want to incorporate technology to support vocabulary acquisition in meaningful and dynamic ways, this episode is for you!

Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/10/14/vocabulary-strategies-341/

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Quick Vocabulary Strategies for Every Classroom - 341

Monica Burns from the popular EdTech blog ClassTechTips brings you teaching
strategies, tips and activity ideas. Each podcast focuses on how to make EdTech
integration easy with a shout out to favorite EdTech tools for classrooms.
Monica provides actionable, relevant tips for teachers so you can make this
school year the best one yet! Join author, speaker, and blogger, Dr. Monica
Burns for an EdTech podcast that helps take the stress out of integrating
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