Supporting Neurodivergent Teachers: How Schools Can Help the Helpers
…and Dyslexia – June 2025: https://www.tieonline.com/article/7648/richard-deb-and-dyslexia?nid=84 Mare Noble Pays Attention (ADHD) – July 2025: https://www.tieonline.com/article/7731/mare-noble-pays-attention-adhd- Eryn Harnesses Creativity and Passion (Bipolar) – Aug 2025: https://www.tieonline.com/article/7745/eryn-harnesses-creativity-and-passion-bipolar-?nid=86 Bengt Rosberg Senses His Way Forward (Hypersensitivity) – September 2025: https://www.tieonline.com/article/7796/bengt-rosberg-senses-his-way-forward-hypersensitivity-?nid=91 RC I wanted to bring attention to another type of neurodivergence for teachers: OCD, it is a very complex disorder and very multifaceted. Some struggle with contamination OCD and avoid any staff food days, wash their hands obsessively, and fret about every cough, sneeze, and more. Others struggle with perfectionism OCD, which is different from regular perfectionism in that constant rumination can overtake a…
Read MoreCatch them Learning: A Pathway to Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
…winning time of 2:31:56 along the 26.2-mile course was one of the fastest ever recorded for a female marathoner. Eight days later, Ruiz was formally accused of cheating in Boston and in a previous marathon. But because this was 1980, and the technologies that could be used to cheat were more advanced than the technology available to detect cheating, there was no definitive proof. The case reveals insights about a question relevant to a marathon course or an academic course: How can the integrity of results be ensured when there is easy access to technology that can be used to…
Read More6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2025
…created a brand-new version once a year and released it just once a year. Starting now, in 2025, we have moved the entire guide online to teachersguidetotech.com, and from here on out, it will be accessible through a subscription, rather than a downloadable PDF. This video explains more about the change: https://youtu.be/NT3vad6bFXg The online guide is available now! Go to teachersguidetotech.com to check it out. In the meantime, we have six tools to talk about! This year I leaned heavily on the expertise of my lead technology specialist, Marnie Diem, to curate the list, and she joined me on the…
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…their homes, possessions, and daily lives. It’s like a global neighborhood, helping us see similarities and differences across cultures and income levels. Use this resource to debunk stereotypes, build empathy, and develop global awareness. https://youtu.be/u4L130DkdOw?si=gawLeOvMor3TcmqC Update: In January 2025, the Teacher’s Guide to Tech moved to an all-online, subscription-based model. To subscribe please visit teachersguidetotech.com. YOUR ON-DEMAND GUIDE TO ED TECH The Teacher’s Guide to Tech is an online encyclopedia of technology, constantly updated and hand-curated for teachers by teachers. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and get back to teaching, it’s exactly what you need. LEARN MORE…
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…that comes through my links. This relationship was not established until after I wrote the post, and my decision to choose ProWritingAid as one of these six tools was not financially motivated in any way. Update: In January 2025, the Teacher’s Guide to Tech moved to an all-online, subscription-based model. To subscribe please visit teachersguidetotech.com. YOUR ON-DEMAND GUIDE TO ED TECH The Teacher’s Guide to Tech is an online encyclopedia of technology, constantly updated and hand-curated for teachers by teachers. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and get back to teaching, it’s exactly what you need. LEARN MORE…
Read MoreEpisode 261 Transcript
…big help to you as an educator, whether you’re a teacher, a school leader, an instructional coach, or even someone studying to become a teacher. It’s something I’ve been publishing for the last ten years called the Teacher’s Guide to Tech, and it’s basically an encyclopedia of tech tools curated especially for teachers. My team and I keep an eye on all the tech tools that are out there — the ones that are fresh and new and the ones that have stood the test of time, and we think about how they can best be used in classrooms. Then…
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…at least some of the direct instruction they used to deliver via lecture and put it into well-planned, high-quality videos that can be accessed at any time. A tool like Prezi Video can help. https://youtu.be/LRdbULX-abg Update: In January 2025, the Teacher’s Guide to Tech moved to an all-online, subscription-based model. To subscribe please visit teachersguidetotech.com. YOUR ON-DEMAND GUIDE TO ED TECH The Teacher’s Guide to Tech is an online encyclopedia of technology, constantly updated and hand-curated for teachers by teachers. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and get back to teaching, it’s exactly what you need. LEARN MORE…
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…like climate change, equity issues, gun control, and vaccinations. Lessons include videos, teacher slide decks, student handouts, and other resources to support teachers in face-to-face or online teaching. Although they don’t currently have an explainer video to showcase their platform, the video below is one example of a statistics lesson. You can browse more videos on their YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/Fbhf9L8SS4M Update: In January 2025, the Teacher’s Guide to Tech moved to an all-online, subscription-based model. To subscribe please visit teachersguidetotech.com. YOUR ON-DEMAND GUIDE TO ED TECH The Teacher’s Guide to Tech is an online encyclopedia of technology, constantly updated and…
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…TextingStory, which is probably one of many apps that do this. Apart from just being a fun thing to play around with, I thought it would make a pretty interesting option for a writing assignment. Update: In January 2025, the Teacher’s Guide to Tech moved to an all-online, subscription-based model. To subscribe please visit teachersguidetotech.com. YOUR ON-DEMAND GUIDE TO ED TECH The Teacher’s Guide to Tech is an online encyclopedia of technology, constantly updated and hand-curated for teachers by teachers. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and get back to teaching, it’s exactly what you need. LEARN MORE…
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