Timing Your Success with the Slides Timer Extension Pacing Issues: Helps educators stay on track during lesson or presentations. Easy Setup: Uses simple text commands to embed timers directly onto slides. Visual Management: Provides clear countdowns…

Stop losing track of time during lessons. The Slides Timer Chrome Extension embeds countdowns and clocks directly into your Google Slides using simple text. Perfect for pacing your storytelling and managing transitions.

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From Paper Folds to Digital Nets Enhancing Surface Area Lessons with Simple Tech Physical Practice: Sixth graders used paper nets to physically build 3D polygons, establishing a tactile understanding of surface area. Digital Trans…

From paper folds to digital nets! See how a 6th grade teacher used tactile math and Gemini-coded 3D models to reinforce the Net Method. No coding experience needed to build custom EdTech tools for your classroom. #EdTech #cvtechtalk #AIinEdu

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Designing Dynamic Slides with NotebookLM and Canva Made with Gemini The Problem: NotebookLM exports slides as static images, making direct text edits impossible in PowerPoint or PDF. The Fix: Upload the PDF to Canva and use the Magic Studio “…

Learn how to unlock and edit your NotebookLM slide decks in Canva. Use the "Grab Text" tool to fix typos and customize fonts for your students.

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From Data to Dialogue Using AI to Pinpoint and Close Learning Gaps Created with NotebookLM Analyze: Use NotebookLM to scan anonymized assessment PDFs and identify the most-missed questions. Build: Upload screenshots of …

Stop hunting for math practice! Use Gemini Canvas to generate standard-aligned problems, then upload to Snorkl for instant student feedback. Save time and boost engagement with this simple EdTech recipe.

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Learn the secrets to fast infographic and slide deck creation using #Gemini and #NotebookLM. We cover all the customization and export options (including Google Slides!). Make your content engaging in minutes. #EdTech #cvtechtalk
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Student Success with Snorkl in Middle School Math Image created with help from Gemini Snorkl delivers immediate feedback in middle school math, improving students’ ability to solve problems and ask better questions. The tool boosts student m…

See how Snorkl transforms middle school math! Immediate feedback fuels student pride, better questions, and peer coaching. Practical strategies for rational equations and number lines.

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I recently co-taught a 6th grade math lesson on multiplying decimals. By integrating @SnorklApp, students received immediate feedback on their problem-solving process, not just the final answer. Read about it here: techcoachjuarez.com/2025/11/13/s...
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Beyond the Answer: Fostering Math Conversations with Snorkl Image generated with Gemini 7th graders used Snorkl to solve a two-step equation, receiving immediate feedback on their reasoning. The instant feedback sparked robust conversations between the teac…

Unlock deeper math learning! This blog post shows how Snorkl transforms 7th-grade algebra, using instant feedback to spark student conversations, peer coaching, and mastery of two-step equations. #cvtechtalk #edtech #gegcentralvalley

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Learning at the Intersection of Computer Science and College Football Analyzing football game film provides a simple analogy for teaching fundamental computer science. Abstract concepts like variables and AI training are made concrete by linking them to actions like …

Unlock a new playbook for your classroom! Learn how my football hobby can help teach computer science concepts like variables, abstraction, and AI in any subject. #cvtechtalk #csta2025

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Gold Rush Meets Wi-Fi: Teaching History Through Computer Science Students learned about packets, routers, and receivers through a Gold Rush-themed activity. Groups created, delivered, and decoded messages using school maps and Internet protocols. The lesson boos…

Strike gold in learning! Mrs. Garges' 4th graders linked the Gold Rush to computer science, learning about packets & routers through a fun, collaborative activity. See how history meets tech! #cvtechtalk #cs4all #calmscs

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El Monte Middle School’s Google HQ Adventure El Monte Middle School students from rural Orosi, CA had a life-changing field trip to Google HQ and Stanford University. The Google CodeNext program helped fund this trip, exposing underserved stu…

El Monte Middle School's Google HQ & Stanford trip via CodeNext! Inspiring Orosi students with tech careers & college dreams. #EdTech #CodeNext #GoogleForEdu #cvtechtalk

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Super Mario, Algorithms, and Iterative Writing Fourth graders wrote game algorithms to improve writing clarity. Students tested each other’s instructions through Super Mario gameplay. A classic video game became a fun tool for integrated …

Discover how a 4th grade class used Super Mario to master algorithms & improve writing! A fun, practical lesson remixed from the Cal-MSCS Cross Content Connections website. #cvtechtalk #edusky

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Using Google Translate Conversation Mode to Shine Technology bridges language barriers for students in the classroom. A student’s resilience and determination lead to significant academic and personal growth. Empowering educators with EdTech…

Overcoming language barriers with tech! Discover how one student's resilience and Google Translate's Conversation Mode unlocked learning opportunities. #cvtechtalk #edusky

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Power Up Your Social Studies Lesson with Algorithms and Super Mario History Meets CS: Students use algorithms to map explorers’ and gold seekers’ routes, integrating geography and computational thinking. Lesson Remix with Mario: Teachers kick off with a Super Mario…

Level up social studies with CS! From mapping explorers to guiding Mario, students use algorithms to solve real and virtual challenges. History, gaming, and critical thinking collide! #CSforAll #cvtechtalk #edusky

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Cal-MSCS CS Steering Team In-person Meeting Day 2. #cvtechtalk #tularecoe #CalMSCS #edusky

Loops, Choices, and Pigs: How One ELA Lesson Brought Computer Science to Life Role-playing games bring stories and student thinking to life Conditionals and loops deepen understanding of plot and choice Low-tech activities build real-world computational thinking skills What …

What if students played through a story? Explore how one ELA lesson turned literary analysis into a low-tech RPG adventure—building CS thinking without screens!

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Teach CS Without “Teaching” CS: Cross Content Connections Infuse CS practices into any K–8 subject with ease and creativity Empower students through storytelling, remixing, and prompt engineering Support equity, engagement, and future-ready skills—all wit…

Teach CS without adding more to your plate! Discover how K–8 teachers are using Cross Content Connections to blend creativity, standards, and CS practices into any subject. #cvtechtalk #edusky #cs4all #calmscs

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NotebookLM Now Supports Over 50 Languages Over 50 languages now supported in NotebookLM Easily change your output language in settings Supports multilingual learning, accessibility, and equity Have you ever wished you could use NotebookLM …

NotebookLM now supports 50+ languages! From notes to audio overviews, multilingual teaching and learning just got little easier. See how to switch your settings + empower every student. #cvtechtalk #edusky #google #notebooklm

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Discover YourStory: Personal, Fun, Inclusive Learning Engaging, AI-Powered Learning Across Subjects – Brings all content areas to life with interactive, personalized experiences. Dynamic Tools for Students and Teachers – Includes AI characters, tutors…

From lesson planning to interactive learning, YourStory supports teachers, students, and families. Learn how this platform can help make learning more dynamic and inclusive. #cvtechtalk #edusky

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Diffit for Teachers

Math teachers, meet your new favorite tool! 🎉 Generate fun, themed word problems in seconds with Diffit Math. Customize, export, and save time! 👉 Try it now at math.diffit.me
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Need Support with CAASPP? Curipod can help! Free, ready-to-use CAASPP prep lessons with Curipod’s AI tool Customize by grade, topic, passage type, and skill focus Support student growth while saving time on test prep It’s that time of year a…

CAASPP season is here—get your students ready with free, AI-powered lessons from Curipod! Just a few clicks and you’ve got skill-focused, editable test prep activities tailored to your needs. #edusky #cvtechtalk

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Gamma Update: Export to Google Slides is Here! One-click export to Google Slides Faster, smoother workflow for educators No need to download as Powerpoint If you’re a teacher who loves using Gamma to whip up stunning, interactive slide de…

Skip the hassle and streamline your lesson prep—Gamma now exports directly to Google Slides! One click and your interactive deck is ready to edit, share, and teach. Teachers, this update is a total game-changer for your workflow!

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Padlet Launches Padlet TA Padlet TA is a new AI-powered suite of tools for teachers It offers features such as a lesson planner, presentation builder, and quiz/worksheet generators This beta release aims to support teachers…

Calling all Padlet fans! Padlet just launched Padlet TA, a powerful new AI assistant with tools like lesson planners, quiz generators, and presentation builders—perfect for busy educators. #edusky #cvtechtalk

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A gem from @LucyKirchh
"Don't input student work such as writing to be graded or provide feedback with AI....UNLESS your school has a signed agreement with the AI platform.
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Getting ready for Laurel Kirchoff's session on AI, privacy and @kamiapp
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Katie McNamara of @kerncue is discussing how we need to help students create more human connections in a tech driven world here at the @kamiapp Power Luncheon at #SpringCUE #cvtechtalk

@centralcalifcue board member Robert Mayfield is joining Pat Yongpradit in his keynote to discuss the teacher's perspective on AI usage in the classroom. #SpringCUE #cvtechtalk #edusky

"An AI competency is that of a conductor. Delegate tasks. People are the manager. Decompose complex problems for tasks for both people and AI tools."
- @MrYongpradit
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"With AI, a competency we all must learn is to be a critic. Critique all outputs. Another competency is to be a co-creator with AI. Determine how much you need AI to create. Do I really need to use it for a certain task "
- @MrYongpradit
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"There are different buckets with AI and teaching. Teaching about AI and Teaching with AI."
- @MrYongpradit
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