Monica Burns @ClassTechTips

Monica Burns @ClassTechTips

@classtechtips.com

I help make #EdTech easier — blog + books + podcast + club — Find it all: http://ClassTechTips.com — Want to work together or say hello? Let’s chat! hello@classtechtips.com #EduSky #Education

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips
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🎧 New Easy EdTech Podcast episode: 3 ways to turn rough notes into classroom resources with AI. 🗒️ Rubrics, newsletters, and slide decks, all starting from the notes you already have. #EduSky ▶️ Listen now: classtechtips.com/2026/10/20/c... #EdTech #AIinEducation

classtechtips.com3 Ways to Turn Rough Notes into Classroom Resources with AI - Easy EdTech Podcast 393 - Class Tech TipsTurn rough notes into classroom resources with AI, using practical prompts to create rubrics, newsletters, and slides in your voice.
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📚 7 ways to use free reading passages for teachers with the curriculum you already teach. #EduSky 🆓 ReadWorks offers thousands of free K-12 passages, articles, & activities. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @readworksofficial.bsky.social for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/10/15/f... #EdTech

classtechtips.com7 Low-Prep Ways to Use Free Reading Passages for Teachers - Class Tech TipsLooking for free reading passages for teachers? Find 7 ways to use ReadWorks articles to build knowledge and enrich what you already teach.
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✏️ When I taught fifth grade, personal finance wasn't in my curriculum. 📚 Today teachers have free, ready-to-use lessons for K-12. #EduSky 🤝 I'm excited to partner with FitMoney for this NEW post! classtechtips.com/2026/10/08/p...

classtechtips.comHow to Seamlessly Bring Personal Finance Curriculum Into Your K-12 Classroom - Class Tech TipsExplore FitMoney's free personal finance curriculum for K-12 with ready-to-use lessons, student games, certificates, and family guides.
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🔤 In Read Aloud mode, every word highlights in sync with the narration. 👀 Pre-readers build print awareness while they enjoy a great story. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with One More Story for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/09/30/d... #EduSky

classtechtips.comHow Digital Picture Books for Early Readers Build Independence - Class Tech TipsDiscover how digital picture books for early readers give emerging readers, and multilingual learners independent access to real literature.
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NEW! 📐 Two design principles Sela Estelle wishes every teacher knew. ✏️ We cover both in episode 390 of the Easy EdTech Podcast. 🎧 Listen in here! #EduSky classtechtips.com/2026/09/29/d...

classtechtips.comFavorite Strategies for Designing Resources for Students with Sela Estelle - Easy EdTech Podcast 390 - Class Tech TipsMake your classroom materials clearer and more engaging with practical tips for designing resources for students from Sela Estelle.
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💬 Ever ask students to turn and talk and hear a long pause? 📋 A clear prompt makes all the difference. #EduSky New today! 👉 Here are 40 turn and talk prompts for any lesson! classtechtips.com/2026/09/24/t...

classtechtips.com40 Turn and Talk Prompts for Any Lesson (Plus Tools for Timing and Pairing) - Class Tech TipsTry these 40 turn and talk prompts for any lesson, plus timers, random partner pickers, and digital share-outs to boost student talk.
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🌎 No passport required for this field trip. #EduSky ✈️ Episode 389 shares ten ways to take students around the world with some help from AI. 🎧 Listen now on the Easy EdTech Podcast! classtechtips.com/2026/09/22/g...

classtechtips.comHow to Take Your Students Around the World with AI - Easy EdTech Podcast 389 - Class Tech TipsExplore global learning with AI through virtual field trips and creative classroom projects that take students around the world.
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New today! 📓 NotebookLM has a new name: Gemini Notebook. ✨ Same tool you know, with new features to try. #EduSky 🎧 Episode 387 of the Easy EdTech Podcast breaks it all down. classtechtips.com/2026/09/08/g...

classtechtips.comGetting Started with Gemini Notebook in the Classroom - Easy EdTech Podcast 387 - Class Tech TipsLearn how to use Gemini Notebook in the classroom for lesson prep, student resources, audio overviews, slides, and infographics.
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New today! 📓 NotebookLM has a new name. #EduSky ✨ It is now called Gemini Notebook, and your notebooks are all still there. 👉 Here is what teachers need to know. classtechtips.com/2026/09/02/g...

classtechtips.comGemini Notebook for Teachers: Everything to Know About the New NotebookLM Name - Class Tech TipsGemini Notebook for teachers: NotebookLM has a new name! Learn what changed, what's the same, and how to use this AI tool in your classroom.
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⏱️ Your whole class can answer a poll question about thirty seconds after the screen goes up. #EduSky 📱 No app to install, no student account to create, just a QR code or a six character code. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Livepoll for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/08/26/f...

classtechtips.comFree Live Polling Your Whole Class Can Join in Seconds - Class Tech TipsFree live polling with Livepoll: no student logins, up to 1,000 participants per session, 13 question types, and attendance tracking.
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📚 Ten classroom book study ideas, all powered by AI. #EduSky 🤖 From background knowledge to student feedback, start to finish. 🎧 Episode 385 of the Easy EdTech Podcast is out now! classtechtips.com/2026/08/25/c...

classtechtips.com10 Classroom Book Study Ideas for Any Subject - Easy EdTech Podcast 385 - Class Tech TipsTry 10 classroom book study ideas that use AI to build background knowledge, spark discussion, and support reading in any subject.
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🔍 A built-in accessibility checker can catch things you might never think to look for. 🎧 Hear what surprised me most in this episode. #EduSky 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @jotform.com for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/08/21/m...

classtechtips.comHow Jotform Is Making Forms Accessible for Everyone with Alper Donmez - Bonus Episode with Jotform - Class Tech TipsMaking forms accessible with Alper Donmez of Jotform and tips for creating inclusive school forms with built-in accessibility tools.
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📝 Three back to school writing activities that take minutes to run. #EduSky ✨ Low prep, high engagement, every student writing. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @wewillwrite.com for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/08/20/b...

classtechtips.comLow-Prep Back to School Writing Activities for the First Weeks of School - Class Tech TipsTry these back to school writing activities to build a writing routine, lower the stakes for students, and set classroom culture in week one.
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🎮 One platform, five digital skills: keyboarding, AI literacy, digital citizenship, digital literacy, and computer science. 🙌 No more juggling five subscriptions and five logins. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with TypeTastic for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/08/13/a... #EduSky

classtechtips.comNew AI Literacy Lessons for Elementary Students - Class Tech TipsLooking for AI literacy lessons? Here is a teacher-friendly, game-based way to help elementary students understand AI and think critically.
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💬 The biggest Diffit update: a real chat experience #EduSky ✏️ Describe what you need, then reply with edits until it fits your class. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @diffitapp.bsky.social for this NEW post. classtechtips.com/2026/08/06/d...

classtechtips.comHow to Differentiate Instructional Materials in Minutes - Class Tech TipsDifferentiate instructional materials in minutes with Diffit, plus two remixable resources you can adapt for your students.
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🔊 Text-to-speech, audio companions, and AI-powered podcasts can make any text more accessible #EduSky 📖 I break down how in episode 381 of the Easy EdTech Podcast. 🎯 All while keeping your learning goals front and center. classtechtips.com/2026/07/28/r...

classtechtips.comUsing AI in the Reading Classroom (or Anytime Students are Reading)- Easy EdTech Podcast 381 - Class Tech TipsUse AI in the reading classroom to create audio, quizzes, visuals, and activities that support readers across content areas.
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NEW today! 💻 You don't need traditional coding skills to build a website. #EduSky 🤖 In this episode, I share how I used AI to bring five ideas to life. 🎧 Listen to episode 380 of the Easy EdTech Podcast! classtechtips.com/2026/07/21/v...

classtechtips.comWhat is Vibe Coding? A Quick Intro and 5 Ideas for Educators - Easy EdTech Podcast 380 - Class Tech TipsLearn vibe coding with five AI-built website examples using Claude, Gemini, and Google Sites, with no traditional coding skills needed.
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💻 Vibe coding means describing what you want in everyday language and letting AI write the code. 🍎 For teachers, that means custom classroom tools with no CS degree required. #EduSky 👉 I built five websites this way in one week. See them on the blog. classtechtips.com/2026/07/15/v...

classtechtips.comVibe Coding for Teachers: 5 Websites I Built This Week - Class Tech TipsVibe coding for teachers: see 5 websites I built with AI chatbots, plus a simple workflow you can try with no coding experience needed.
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💡 Digital literacy is using tech safely. Digital fluency is understanding AI, directing it, questioning it, and creating with it. 📖 See what it means for your classroom #EduSky. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with CodeAI for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/07/09/d...

classtechtips.comDigital Fluency for Students: How Teachers Can Close the AI Gap - Class Tech TipsCurious about digital fluency? Learn what it means, why it matters for K-12 students, and where to find free curriculum to teach it this year.
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NEW today! 🤖 What can families do with AI right now? ✨ This week I share ten easy prompts to try at home. #EduSky 🎧 Listen to the new Easy EdTech Podcast episode. classtechtips.com/2026/07/07/a...

classtechtips.comAI Prompts for Families: 10 Easy Ways to Get Started - Easy EdTech Podcast 378 - Class Tech TipsTry ten easy AI prompts for families to plan trips, create bedtime stories, help with homework, meal plan, and model responsible AI use.
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New today! 📚 Does AI have a spot in your next book study? 💡 From building context to sparking conversations, there are a few ways it could help. 🎧 Here are 10 simple ways to use AI for your next book study. #EduSky classtechtips.com/2026/07/01/a...

classtechtips.com10 Ways to Use AI for Book Studies in Your Classroom - Class Tech TipsDiscover 10 simple ways to use AI for book studies. Get classroom-ready strategies and free AI tools to build context and spark discussions.
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NEW today! 🎯 The best book studies start with a clear sense of purpose. ✨ When the why is clear, everything else falls into place. 🎧 Hear more in episode 376 of the Easy EdTech Podcast. #EduSky classtechtips.com/2026/06/23/v...

classtechtips.comHow to Host a Virtual Book Study That Teachers Actually Love - Easy EdTech Podcast 376 - Class Tech TipsDesign a virtual book study teachers will stick with using clear goals, engaging discussions, and practical action steps.
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NEW today! 📝 Building a classroom quiz from scratch? 🔗 With Jotform you build it once, share a link, and pull results into one place. #EduSky 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @jotform.com for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/06/18/c...

classtechtips.comHow to Build Custom Classroom Quizzes in Minutes with Jotform's Quiz Maker - Class Tech TipsLooking to build custom classroom quizzes? Learn how Jotform's Quiz Maker, AI Agents and nearly 2,000 quiz templates help teachers save time.
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🎤 Background noise, distance, vocal strain, and hearing loss block listening. #EduSky ✅ A classroom audio system is designed to address all four barriers. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Lightspeed for this post about clear sound. classtechtips.com/2026/06/17/c...

classtechtips.comHow a Classroom Audio System Helps Every Student Hear Every Word - Class Tech TipsCurious how a classroom audio system helps students hear every word? Take a look at the Lightspeed Redcat and Media Connector for classrooms.
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📝 New on the blog today! #EduSky 🚀 A look at Zedbud, a K-12 communication platform that brings messaging, collaboration, and family updates into one place. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Zedbud for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/06/10/k...

classtechtips.comNew K-12 Communication Platform for Schools - Class Tech TipsLooking for a K-12 communication platform that brings messaging and learning together? Take a closer look at Zedbud's new pilot program.
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🎧 Sometimes your chatbot results are great, sometimes not quite right. #EduSky 🎯 Small shifts in how you prompt can make a big difference. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with Pollzy for this episode on AI chatbot tips. classtechtips.com/2026/06/09/c...

classtechtips.com4 Chatbot Strategies for Teachers Who Want Better Results from AI - Easy EdTech Podcast 374 - Class Tech TipsUse these chatbot strategies for teachers to move beyond basic prompts and create stronger classroom resources with AI.
Monica Burns @ClassTechTips
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NEW on the blog! ✅ Jotform's built-in Accessibility Checker flags issues as you build a form. #EduSky 🆓 It's free on every plan, with no extra download required. 🤝 I'm excited to partner with @jotform.com for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/06/04/a...

classtechtips.comWhy ADA Title II Compliance for Schools Starts with Your Forms - Class Tech TipsADA Title II compliance for schools is coming with deadlines soon. Learn what it means and how Jotform's Accessibility Checker can help.
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🎯 Google Slides is one of my favorite free tools for teachers. #EduSky ✏️ I share a bunch of quick, practical tips you can try right away. 🎧 Episode 373 of the Easy EdTech Podcast went live today! #sponsored by Pollzy classtechtips.com/2026/06/02/g...

classtechtips.comMy Favorite Quick Google Slides Tips - Easy EdTech Podcast 373 - Class Tech TipsDiscover Google Slides for teachers tips that help you create interactive lessons, support collaboration, and boost student engagement.