During my EdTech experience, which extends over 15 years, I’ve had the chance to review a wide variety of tools designed to support teachers in their daily work. From lesson planning and communication to assessment and organization, I’ve tested and explored what actually helps not just what sounds good on paper. Top Productivity Tools for Teachers In this post, I’ve compiled some of what I think are the best tools to enhance your productivity, streamline your workflow, and make more room for what matters most teaching and connecting with your students. 1. Planning Tools Effective planning is the foundation of smooth teaching. These tools can help you streamline your lesson…

This article covers plagiarism cheating phenomena and suggests the tools that will help to reveal both. Also, we dive into the mechanics of plagiarism checking software, explaining the difference between paid and free plagiarism services and risks related to them. In recent years, academic integrity has been facing challenges unseen before. The AI chatbots and tools have only added to the most common and nasty cheating type, plagiarism, taking the “good old” copying to the next level. Educators have been dealing with students reusing existing sources for ages. However, AI chatbots generate text that doesn’t have an author, making it harder to identify academic dishonesty. This concept is known as…

In today’s post, I am sharing this handy collection featuring some of our favourite platforms and web tools that you can use to create your own learning games. These are perfect for gamifying teaching and learning. And the best part is that they are simple and easy to use. No coding experience or technical knowledge needed. The sites offer a wide variety of pre-made templates that you can simply fill in and customize to your own teaching needs. Depending on which site you choose, some of these are totally free and some require a subscription fee. You might go through them and see which ones work best for you. You…

Unhook is a Chrome extension that allows you to watch YouTube videos in a distraction-free environment. I have experimented with several similar YouTube tools in the past and nothing compares to the practicality and easy of use of Unhook. The tool is simple and easy to use and is also available as an add-on for Microsoft Edge and Firefox users. How Does Unhook Work? Here is how Unhook works. First, head over to Chrome web store and and install the extension. Once installed, open YouTube and select the video you want to watch. Next, click on Unhook icon from top right hand corner, if it is not there make sure…

When it comes to creating charts and diagrams to represent stats and data, most of us are often intimidated by the thought that it requires sophisticated tools and advanced technology and in sometimes graphic design knowledge. Well, that used to be the case! Now a wide variety of EdTech tools make it super easy for anyone including those with the minimum design knowledge (like me) to create beautiful and professionally designed charts and graphic representations. Several AI assistants currently support the creation of visual representations. Simply craft a detailed prompt with your stats and ask the bot to provide a visual representation. Or, better yet upload a CSV file and…

In today’s post, I am sharing with you some of the best online course creation platforms out there. These are all platforms I have personally used or thoroughly reviewed in the past, and I am including them here because of their robust feature sets, ease of use, and flexibility in creating and delivering educational content. From engaging course builders and customizable landing pages to comprehensive payment processing options, each platform offers unique advantages to educators and creators alike. I’m aware there are several other course building platforms that did not make it to this list, but I’ve chosen to focus on those that I believe offer the most value and…

In today’s post, I am sharing some of my favorite drawing websites for schools. These platforms are treasures that students can use to unleash their creativity, explore digital artistry, and enhance their learning experiences. Whether it’s mastering the basics of drawing, experimenting with advanced techniques, or simply enjoying the process of creation, these websites offer something special for every student. All of these drawing websites are simple and easy to use, making them accessible for artists at any skill level. They provide safe, engaging environments where students can express themselves freely, collaborate with others, and develop their artistic talents. Drawing Websites for Schools Let’s explore some of the best drawing…

In today’s post, I want to bring your attention to this excellent free resource called Flippity, a platform that empowers teachers with a wide variety of simple and easy to use educational tools.I bet some of you are already familiar with some of its popular tools like the Flashcards, Quiz Show, and Random Name Picker. But Flippity offers so much more than that, and I’m excited to dive deeper into its features and share how it can enrich our teaching and learning environments. At its core, Flippity is about transforming the static data of Google Sheets into dynamic, interactive web tools. The process is straightforward: choose a template from Flippity,…

One of the great (and probably easiest) ways to gamify your teaching is through the use of game generators. These are tools that enable you to easily create various educational games without the need for any coding knowledge. And if you are wondering which tools to use, I have recommendations for you! I compiled a list of what I believe are some of the best game generators out there. From the competitive quizzes of Kahoot! to the collaborative challenges of Quizlet Live, and the creative coding projects enabled by Scratch, to the straightforward game creations of Educaplay, we explore how these tools can transform the educational experience. Each of these…

Navigating the maze of classroom management tools can sometimes feel overwhelming, yet among the plethora of options, classroom seating chart makers and generators stand out as essential tools for educators. The ability to efficiently organize a classroom not only impacts the physical layout of the space but also influences classroom dynamics, student engagement, and overall learning outcomes. In this post, I will share with this selection of handy classroom seating chart makers that you can easily use to design effective and personalized classroom layouts. From user-friendly interfaces to smart, data-driven arrangements, these tools cater to the diverse needs of educators, aiming to simplify one of the many tasks on a…