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Finding Our Voice: Why Creativity and Choice Must Define Communication in the Age of AI Thanks for joining our session at the School Leaders Advancing Technology in Education, or SLATE, Conference in Wisconsin Dells! We're so glad to have met you! As a Technology Integration Specialist and High School Social Studies teacher, we have both seen the power of creativity in communication first-hand, and we hope you will to The educational landscape is shifting rapidly, constantly

Discover how Magic School AI empowers students to explore AI in a safe, educational environment! This session will showcase practical strategies for integrating Magic School AI into instruction while maintaining student privacy and fostering responsible AI use. Learn how this tool enhances creativity, critical thinking, and efficiency for both students and educators. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and best practices to confidently bring AI into your classroom in a meaningf

Confession time…  😅 I’ve always loved technology, but there’s one app that somehow always evaded me: GarageBand. No matter how many times I tried, I just never felt super confident in what I was doing. When I started working with a cohort of teachers in our district, encouraging them to become Apple Learning Coaches, I knew it was finally time to get more comfortable with GarageBand. I wanted to create a simple, doable workflow for podcasting as part of the program. After lo

Update: Exciting news! This lesson was featured as part of Apple's 2025 World Creativity and Innovation Day! :) What if students could...

Imagine being able to teleport out of a tough situation, seek advice from a trusted person, and return equipped to resolve the problem....

An Art Portfolio Creative Adventure: Giving Students Voice and Choice with Interactive Workbooks Back in 2018, I had a lightbulb moment...

Winter is the perfect time to embrace creativity and digital learning! Whether you’re a teacher looking to engage your students during...

Are you looking for a simple yet powerful way to stay organized, track your classroom activities, and keep all your important information...

Are you ready to supercharge your classroom with a tool that turns everyday learning into an exciting, interactive experience? Meet...

Unlock the magic of iPad in your classroom As we gear up for another school year, I wanted to share something exciting that I think...

Back to school season is upon us, and as an art teacher working with kindergarten and first-grade students, I wanted to spice up our...

Starting a student newscast doesn't have to be daunting! You'll be sharing the forecast, lunch options, birthdays and more throughout...

Hey there, art teachers! This is a perfect activity for elementary artists, and I love using it with our second and third grade combo!...

As a group of passionate art teachers from various areas of the United States, our collaborative journey to bring inclusivity,...

Happy May, teachers! May is officially here, season of field trips, and all the school activities! If you're looking for a great lesson...

Hey fellow educators! I wanted to share an exciting resource that I created this spring for use in our district's third grade classrooms....

Update: I'm thrilled to share that this post was featured in Apple's 2024 celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day! :) Pop art...

Ahh, field trips! The fun, the memories, the learning! And also the whole keeping track of a big pack of kids outside of the walls of...

Update: I'm excited to share that this project was featured as part of Apple's 2024 World Creativity and Innovation Day! Welcome to...

I'm excited to share that I've finally reached a moment I've been eagerly awaiting since leaving Institute last summer! My "One Best...

***Links below to free resources you're welcome to use!*** Are you searching for innovative ways to engage your students and foster...

Greetings, fellow educators! I'm thrilled to share a dynamic teaching resource that our team recently developed and think could be a...

As we step into January, a month that not only marks the beginning of a new year but also serves as a poignant reminder of societal...

Hello fellow teachers! :) I'm excited to share a powerful teaching resource that's been one of my favorite recent projects! I believe it...