Monica Burns @ClassTechTips
banner
classtechtips.com
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! [email protected] #EduSky #Education
📝 What should you use instead of worksheets?

🎙️ Dr. Jessica Espinoza joins me to share practical routines that make student thinking visible.

🎧 Episode 388 of the Easy EdTech Podcast is out now! classtechtips.com/2026/09/15/i...
September 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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...
Getting Started with Gemini Notebook in the Classroom - Easy EdTech Podcast 387 - Class Tech Tips
Learn how to use Gemini Notebook in the classroom for lesson prep, student resources, audio overviews, slides, and infographics.
classtechtips.com
September 8, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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...
Gemini Notebook for Teachers: Everything to Know About the New NotebookLM Name - Class Tech Tips
Gemini 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.
classtechtips.com
September 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
⏱️ The two-minute idea sort is a low-prep way to surface student thinking. #EduSky

🎙️ Crystal Uhiren explains how it works on episode 386.

🎧 New episode out now. classtechtips.com/2026/09/01/S...
September 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM
⏱️ 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...
Free Live Polling Your Whole Class Can Join in Seconds - Class Tech Tips
Free live polling with Livepoll: no student logins, up to 1,000 participants per session, 13 question types, and attendance tracking.
classtechtips.com
August 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM
📚 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...
10 Classroom Book Study Ideas for Any Subject - Easy EdTech Podcast 385 - Class Tech Tips
Try 10 classroom book study ideas that use AI to build background knowledge, spark discussion, and support reading in any subject.
classtechtips.com
August 25, 2026 at 2:52 PM
🔍 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...
How Jotform Is Making Forms Accessible for Everyone with Alper Donmez - Bonus Episode with Jotform - Class Tech Tips
Making forms accessible with Alper Donmez of Jotform and tips for creating inclusive school forms with built-in accessibility tools.
classtechtips.com
August 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
📝 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...
Low-Prep Back to School Writing Activities for the First Weeks of School - Class Tech Tips
Try these back to school writing activities to build a writing routine, lower the stakes for students, and set classroom culture in week one.
classtechtips.com
August 20, 2026 at 3:17 PM
🤖 Human first, human last. #EduSky

💡 That's Lori Cohen's approach to using AI as a lesson planning companion, and it might change how you plan.

🎧 Hear it all in episode 384 of the Easy EdTech Podcast! classtechtips.com/2026/08/18/s...
August 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM
NEW today! 🍎 Back to school is the perfect time to build a writing routine. #EduSky

🎧 A co-founder and a fourth grade teacher share how to start from day one.

🤝 I'm excited to partner with @wewillwrite.com for this episode.
classtechtips.com/2026/08/14/b...
August 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
🎮 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
New AI Literacy Lessons for Elementary Students - Class Tech Tips
Looking for AI literacy lessons? Here is a teacher-friendly, game-based way to help elementary students understand AI and think critically.
classtechtips.com
August 13, 2026 at 4:25 PM
🎨 Show an AI generated image. Ask everyone to guess the prompt.

🗣️ There's a bit more to the story, hear about it in this NEW super short episode #EduSky

🎧 Listen here: classtechtips.com/2026/08/11/i...
One of My Favorite Ways to Introduce AI Images - Easy EdTech Podcast 383 - Class Tech Tips
Introduce AI Images with a quick, engaging “guess the prompt” activity that sparks meaningful AI literacy conversations.
classtechtips.com
August 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
💬 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...
How to Differentiate Instructional Materials in Minutes - Class Tech Tips
Differentiate instructional materials in minutes with Diffit, plus two remixable resources you can adapt for your students.
classtechtips.com
August 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
NEW episode today! 📅 Heading into a fresh school year this fall? #EduSky

👋 Use the first week to connect with dads at drop-off.

🎧 Catch this tip and more on the podcast. classtechtips.com/2026/08/04/f...
August 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
🔊 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...
Using AI in the Reading Classroom (or Anytime Students are Reading)- Easy EdTech Podcast 381 - Class Tech Tips
Use AI in the reading classroom to create audio, quizzes, visuals, and activities that support readers across content areas.
classtechtips.com
July 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM
🌍 New today! A recap from a recent presentation.

✈️ 10 AI virtual field trips can take your students around the world this year. #EduSky

📌 The full list is on the blog! classtechtips.com/2026/07/23/a...
AI Virtual Field Trips: 10 Ways to Take Students Around the World - Class Tech Tips
Explore 10 AI virtual field trips and global learning ideas with classroom-ready prompts and free AI tools to try this school year.
classtechtips.com
July 23, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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...
What is Vibe Coding? A Quick Intro and 5 Ideas for Educators - Easy EdTech Podcast 380 - Class Tech Tips
Learn vibe coding with five AI-built website examples using Claude, Gemini, and Google Sites, with no traditional coding skills needed.
classtechtips.com
July 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
💻 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...
Vibe Coding for Teachers: 5 Websites I Built This Week - Class Tech Tips
Vibe coding for teachers: see 5 websites I built with AI chatbots, plus a simple workflow you can try with no coding experience needed.
classtechtips.com
July 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
New today! 🎯 The strongest student projects start with one question.

✏️ What do you want students to create, communicate, or demonstrate? #EduSky

🎧 Hear how Heidi Samuelson plans multi-app projects. classtechtips.com/2026/07/14/e...
July 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
NEW today! 🎙️ I chat with Dr. Gene Kerns from Renaissance in this bonus episode

🔗 We explore how AI creates instructional coherence for districts #EduSky

🤝 Excited to partner with Renaissance for this conversation classtechtips.com/2026/07/10/i...
July 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
💡 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...
Digital Fluency for Students: How Teachers Can Close the AI Gap - Class Tech Tips
Curious 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.
classtechtips.com
July 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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...
AI Prompts for Families: 10 Easy Ways to Get Started - Easy EdTech Podcast 378 - Class Tech Tips
Try ten easy AI prompts for families to plan trips, create bedtime stories, help with homework, meal plan, and model responsible AI use.
classtechtips.com
July 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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...
10 Ways to Use AI for Book Studies in Your Classroom - Class Tech Tips
Discover 10 simple ways to use AI for book studies. Get classroom-ready strategies and free AI tools to build context and spark discussions.
classtechtips.com
July 1, 2026 at 5:49 PM
🌱 New episode: how AI can support educator wellness, not just productivity. #EduSky

🧠 Sheila Dokken shares her PRISM framework for moving from overwhelm to clarity.

🤝 I'm excited to partner with Pollzy for this episode. classtechtips.com/2026/06/30/e... #ISTELive & #ASCDAnnual
June 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
NEW today! 📋 Jotform is more than a basic survey tool.

📝 I share ten classroom uses you might not know about. #EduSky

🤝 Excited to partner with @jotform.com for this post. classtechtips.com/2026/06/25/j...
10 Things You Might Not Know About Jotform for Teachers - Class Tech Tips
Think Jotform is just for surveys? See 10 things you can do with Jotform for teachers, from lesson planning to grade collection.
classtechtips.com
June 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM