In today’s episode, Instructional Technology Facilitator Ainsley Hill joins for a conversation about the fantastic ways she helps teachers incorporate EdTech into engaging projects for students. You’ll also hear about a variety of project ideas, digital tool recommendations, and inspiration to take back to your work with students or supporting classroom teachers.
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Tips for Project Ideas
- Choose an open-ended creation tool.
- Take ‘baby steps’ to get comfortable with the tool.
- Try an activity with a social media connection.
- Reach out for help and inspiration.
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Episode Resources
- Connect with Ainsley Hill on Twitter
- Sketches School (Drawing app)
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- Apple Clips (Video Creation tool)
- Keynote (Presentation Tool)
- iMovie (Moviemaking Tool)
- Adobe Express for Education (Free creation tools)
- Google Slides (Free Online Presentation Tool)
- Book Creator (Ebook creation tool)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Slide creation tool)
- A Creative Activity to Help Share Student Talents (Blog Post)
- How to Make Sure Your Next Project is Authentic with Kristin Harrington (Podcast Episode)
- 5 Reasons to Try a Comic Strips Activity (Blog Post)
- How to Create a Video Essay with Students (Blog Post)
- Quick Classroom Activity for Making Math Memes (Blog Post)
- 3 Social Media Inspired Student Projects (Podcast Episode)
- Starting the School Year with Book Creator Activity Ideas (Blog Post)
- Creative Challenge for the First Weeks of School (Blog Post)
- Student-Friendly Jamboard Activities for Any Classroom (Podcast Episode)
- A Collaborative Meme Studio for Your Classroom (Blog Post)
- 9 Reasons Why I Love Google Slides (And You Should, Too) (Blog Post)
- How to Find Photos for Student Projects (Blog Post)
- Writing Without Limits Strategies for Encouraging Creativity with Katharine Hsu (Podcast Episode)
- A Microblogging Lesson Idea and Template You Can Customize (Blog Post)
