Smore logo
remove_red_eye 899
page background

JANUARY EDTECH UPDATE

January 2024 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies & More..

JANUARYEDTECH UPDATEJanuary 2024 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies &More..
open_in_new zoom_out_map
Lifting Student Engagement Through Smart Tech Use | ISTE

Lifting Student Engagement Through Smart Tech Use | ISTE

Now that students and teachers are back in the classroom, it's important not to backslide into old habits that don't allow for enough active learning. Getting the most out of edtech can allow students with a wide variety of learning profiles to be successful and more fully engaged in class.

launch iste.org

Link to my Jan 2nd PD Session on Seesaw Link to my Jan 2nd PD Session on Seesaw

open_in_new zoom_out_map
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023

The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023

Following our annual tussle with hundreds of studies of merit, we've pared them down to 10 you shouldn't miss-from what AI can (and can't) do to the neuroscience of brain synchrony.

launch edutopia.org
open_in_new zoom_out_map
3 Super Engaging Ways to Integrate Technology Into Lessons for Young Readers

3 Super Engaging Ways to Integrate Technology Into Lessons for Young Readers

Early elementary teachers can use robots and apps to develop literacy skills and boost students' interest in reading.

launch edutopia.org
open_in_new zoom_out_map

Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

open_in_new zoom_out_map
Navigating the AI Landscape in Education: Balancing Technology with Personal Touch

Navigating the AI Landscape in Education: Balancing Technology with Personal Touch

As we use AI in the classroom, human relationships are so important. Here are some real classroom uses of AI that are positive and helpful.

launch coolcatteacher.com
5 Steps to Creating an AI-Ready Learning Environment

5 Steps to Creating an AI-Ready Learning Environment

Administrators can use this blueprint in creating an AI-ready school prepared to take advantage of what new technology has to offer.

launch edutopia.org
How an AI-Powered Tool Accelerated Student Writing - EdSurge News

How an AI-Powered Tool Accelerated Student Writing - EdSurge News

As educators seek innovative methods to engage students and enhance the learning experience, artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be an ...

launch edsurge.com

Links to my PD session on AI for Jan 2nd Links to my PD session on AI for Jan 2nd

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF3Ea0TiZw/ZMrduINHyFJLzsXUsOiC-w/view?utm_content=DAF3Ea0TiZw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
zoom_out_map

4/5 Revolutionary War Lesson Resources

Are you teaching your #students about the Revolutionary War? out the for a @BookCreatorApp, @epic4kids, @wakelet
appsmash collection filled with remixable, fun activities!

@dhotler @JBDbiz

http://wakelet.com/wake/-i0XYkdHn_NIfb6fC8eSz
zoom_out_map

NEWSELA

Start exploring with their curated monthly content calendars. They suggest timely content for every day of the school week to help your students boost background knowledge and build consistent reading routines.

zoom_out_map

Novel Effect

❄️Teachers, chill out your lesson planning with our FREE January Read Aloud Calendar: https://buff.ly/41yKe3r Slide smoothly back into teaching with engaging Novel Effect read-aloud suggestions for each day of January 📆
zoom_out_map

Youtube Can Do That?!

🤯🤯 YouTube Can Do That?! https://controlaltachieve.com/2022/08/youtube-can-do-that-18-tips-and-tricks.html…

🏞️ Pic-in-Pic

⏱️ Speed

💬 Captions

⬇️ Transcripts

⌨️ Shortcuts

✂️ Clips

Check out the full list from @ericcurts

zoom_out_map

Curipod

@curipodofficial 2.0! 🧡🧡 All the same great engagement and a brand new, very user-friendly, interface. 🖥️ A definite treat for the new year!

zoom_out_map

18 Youtube Channels for Elementary Math

18 YouTube Channels for Elementary Math http://controlaltachieve.com/2016/11/math-youtube-channels.html…

Check out the full list from @ericcurts

zoom_out_map

SO COOL.....

1. Diffit - Diffit is an AI tool that will modify texts at different levels and in different languages. In addition, Diffit will create a summary, key vocabulary words, comprehension questions, and open-ended questions that work really well for class discussions

2. Strawbees - You can join Strawbees now for unrestricted access to their educational materials! Experience immediate student engagement, easy setup, and curriculum-aligned resources.

3. ARCHER - an AI-powered, teacher-controlled math tutor that uses the very latest machine learning technology to elevate students at all math levels and speeds.

4. Shakespeare Translator - use this AI tools to translate Shakespeare’s language into contemporary English. It can act as a “reading copilot” for students. Instantaneously synthesize, explain, and contextualize, hard-to-understand passages, offering definitions of words, historical context, and other details that elude most high-school students.

5. Semantic Scholar - se this powerful tool to search for scholarly articles more efficiently! Remember, always infuse your own knowledge!

6. Duck Duck Moose apps encourage elementary students to explore and learn in a safe and fun environment. These apps are frustration free for little fingers and full of whimsy and wonder for all to enjoy.

zoom_out_map

Apple Professional Learning Specialist

Apple Professional Learning Live Explore helpful resources, practice new skills, and reflect on ways Apple technology can support great learning and teaching. These hands-on virtual sessions run for approximately 60 minutes and are offered twice daily.


  • Visit apple.co/apl to learn more and register.



💥NEW!!! 💥- Apple has launched a new professional learning hub for educators called the Apple Education Community, which expands on the resources previously hosted on the Apple Teacher Learning Center and adds a brand new educator Forum, now live in beta.

Join The IT BREW - To get the latest tech news
open_in_new zoom_out_map

EUGENE 4J RESOURCES TO HELP YOU GET THE YEAR STARTED!

🍎 The 4J Instructional Technology Website

🐼 The Canvas Community

🍎 The 4J Elementary Learning Hub

🐠 Seesaw Trainings and Resources

✅ Turnitin Articles and Resources

📺 Newsela Resources

DECEMBER EDTECH UPDATE

DECEMBER EDTECH UPDATE

DECEMBER EDTECH UPDATE - December 2023 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies & More.. by Justin Huntley | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts

launch smore.com
The Hadley Herald

The Hadley Herald

Thank you for all of the work you are doing to support students and the community!

launch blogs.4j.lane.edu
📚The Library Lowdown

📚The Library Lowdown

📚The Library Lowdown - Library Services Eugene School District 4J January, 2024 by Amy Page | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts

launch smore.com
zoom_out_map

Curriculum Administrator - Educational Technology

Email: huntley_ju@4j.lane.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/huntley-edtech/justin-huntley
Location: 200 North Monroe Street, Eugene, OR, USA
Phone: 541-790-7587
Twitter: @JustinHuntley

SERVICES: In Class Support, Co-Lesson Design + Delivery, Demonstrations, Individual-Group-School Professional Development, Research, Whatever it takes to support your edtech use!

Justin Huntley
Justin is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters
Loading indicator

close

Created with

Communicate quickly and effectively with interactive newsletters.

Smore empowers educators to connect with their community, streamline school communications,
and increase engagement.

Create a newsletter