Birds of a Feather

Fall 2023 Vol. 1

Spring 2025 Vol. 21 - Monday, March 24th

✅ Diffit for Teachers: "Just Right" Resources

Diffit for Teachers is an online tool designed to make differentiation quick and easy. With just a prompt or link, teachers can instantly generate reading passages tailored to specific grade levels and Lexile ranges. But it doesn’t stop there — Diffit also creates vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, and writing prompts that align with the chosen text.

It’s especially helpful for supporting diverse classrooms, offering translations and simplified language options for multilingual learners. Whether you're planning small-group instruction, literacy stations, or independent practice, Diffit saves time and helps make learning accessible for every student.

Here’s a peek at some student activities Diffit generated based on the following information: 2nd-grade fiction passage focused on traditions and making inferences (TEKS). These ready-to-use resources are perfect for literacy stations or as part of your Daily 5 routine. Click HERE to explore Diffit and give it a try!

Want to learn more, sign up to attend our Byte-Sized session on Thursday, March 27th - Diffit for Differentiation: Read, Reflect, Respond

🎒 A New Schoology Update You’ll Love!

The Schoology Elementary Experience just got even better! Now, when you create an assignment, you can choose exactly how you’d like your students to respond — whether it’s text, audio, video, or file upload. This makes it easier than ever to personalize learning and give students different ways to show what they know! 🎯

Ready to check it out? Log in and explore the new options today! 🚀

💜 Seesaw Spot: New Updates

Seesaw just made creating and customizing activities even easier — and we’re here for it!

Creative Tools — Ready-to-Use Activity Templates
No more starting from scratch! Seesaw has added reflection and assessment templates right into the activity creation flow. These templates help you design meaningful, ready-to-go activities for your students in just minutes.

Creative Tools — Easier Edits for Teacher-Locked Objects
Say goodbye to the hassle of unlocking and relocking objects! Now, teachers can easily edit teacher-locked items (like changing colors, adjusting order, adding links, or voice notes) without unlocking them. Don’t worry — students still won’t be able to edit those locked pieces, so your activities stay safe and polished.

Not sure where to start? Check out these teacher resources from the NISD Instructional Resources Hub: