Monica Burns @ClassTechTips
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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips
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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
NEW today! 🧩 Ready for fresh ideas to stay organized during the school week? #EduSky

📂 This episode highlights time-saving tools like Google Keep, Wakelet, Adobe Express, and Slack.

🎧 Tune in to hear how they can support your workflow. classtechtips.com/2025/11/25/p...
Time-Saving Productivity Tools for Teachers - Easy EdTech Podcast 347 - Class Tech Tips
Discover game-changing productivity tools for teachers that will transform your lesson planning, classroom management, and daily workflow.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🫣 Have you checked out the updates in NotebookLM #EduSky?

I worked with a group of Colorado educators last week and we explored some of the updates.

Here are a few snapshots of an infographic and slide deck based on a collection of resources on the Grand Canyon.

Let me know if you've tried it 👇
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📝 Teaching vocabulary across content areas? #EduSky

🎯 I share 5 powerful strategies with EdTech tools to make it more effective.

✨ Ideas + tools like Diffit, Brisk & more: classtechtips.com/2025/11/19/t...
5 Ways to Teach Vocabulary in Any Subject Area - Class Tech Tips
Discover how to teach vocabulary with podcasts including tips to boost literacy, spark curiosity, and make word learning stick for students.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
NEW today! #EduSky

💡 Looking for ways to make online learning more interactive?

🎙️ This episode highlights 5 lessons from hosting AI webinars for educators.

🎧 You’ll hear some of my favorite tips: classtechtips.com/2025/11/18/a...
Behind the Screen Lessons from Hosting AI Webinars for Teachers - Easy EdTech Podcast 346 - Class Tech Tips
5 game-changing lessons from AI webinars for teachers! Make your workshops interactive and transform your virtual teaching with AI.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
📦 Tired of juggling sticky notes, tabs, and to-do lists? #EduSky

🧠 These 13 tools for teacher organization might surprise you—in the best way.

🖥️ See how they can simplify your school day: classtechtips.com/2025/11/12/t...
13 Somewhat Surprising Tools for Teacher Organization - Class Tech Tips
Discover 13 digital tools for teacher organization to streamline tasks, boost productivity, and reduce stress in your daily routine.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
NEW today! 📚 Hear how a librarian is using AI to inspire students #EduSky

🤖 Charity Hatley shares tips for streamlining research, evaluating books, & creating engaging activities.

💡 You’ll hear how tools like ChatGPT & Gemini can boost media literacy & creativity. classtechtips.com/2025/11/11/a...
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NEW today! 📚 Teaching history this year? #EduSky

🌍 Excited to partner with @worldhistory.org to share their new AI Chat for History built on credible, peer-reviewed sources

See how this free tool helps students think critically while building historical knowledge! classtechtips.com/2025/11/06/a...
AI Chat Tool for History Education - Class Tech Tips
Discover how educators can use World History Encyclopedia’s new AI Chat for History to spark inquiry, deepen learning, and explore sources.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🆕 New today! #EduSky

🎯 This episode is all about using goal setting to help students take charge of their learning.

🎧 Tune in for tips, tools, and classroom-ready ideas: classtechtips.com/2025/11/04/g...
Goal Setting Activities to Motivate Students All Year Long - Easy EdTech Podcast 344 - Class Tech Tips
Inspire student ownership & motivation! Get Goal Setting Activities, tips for any subject, and digital tools to help students track progress.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
📚 Last week I had the chance to virtually visit a book club where educators were exploring the second edition of EdTech Essentials!

🙌 A big thank you to everyone who joined in!

📖 If you’re interested in hosting a book study, send me a message [[email protected]] #EduSky
November 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I'm so glad you enjoyed the book study! #EduSky
Just finished up an awesome book study w/@ltcillinois on @classtechtips.com EdTech Essentials. The book is a practical roadmap for making technology meaningful in every classroom!
#EdTech #TeachingTools #DigitalLearning #EducationInnovation #TeacherResources #MonicaBurns #EdTechEssentials
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
📋 Want to toss the clipboard and still stay organized?

💻 You can make a checklist with Google Forms in just a few steps. #EduSky

🚀 Check out this guide to streamline your classroom routines today! classtechtips.com/2025/10/29/m...
How to Make a Checklist with Google Forms in Just a Few Steps - Class Tech Tips
Learn how to make a checklist with Google Forms to track progress, streamline tasks, and stay organized—perfect for busy K-12 educators!
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October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
NEW today! #EduSky

🎥 Want to make video content easier to share with your students?

📚 This episode is all about building YouTube playlists for independent learning and differentiation.

🎧 Listen here: classtechtips.com/2025/10/28/f...
How to Create YouTube Playlists to Share Free Videos with Students - Easy EdTech Podcast 343 - Class Tech Tips
Unlock video power! Learn to build YouTube playlists to organize & share free videos with students. Step-by-step guide for teachers!
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October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🎧 Loved joining Linda and Brian on the One-to-One Podcast! #EduSky

💬 We talked about interactive AI experiences, creative student projects, and how tech can make learning more engaging.

🎙️ Listen here: teach.link/SpotifyOtOPo...
💻 Or watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO3i...
October 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
NEW Today! #EduSky

🎉 I’m excited to partner with Kira to talk about using AI as a thinking partner for students.

🧠 Their AI Tutor encourages metacognition and independent problem-solving.

📖 Learn about their new course, too: classtechtips.com/2025/10/23/a...
Using AI as a Thinking Partner: How an AI Tutor Supports Student Learning - Class Tech Tips
Discover how an AI Tutor can act as a thinking partner for students and support digital literacy while keeping teachers in control.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I’m excited to join two upcoming events hosted by @toddleapp.bsky.social

✨ Curriculum × AI Summit 2025
🗓️ Oct 28th @ 1 PM ET | Virtual
🔗 Register here: hubs.li/Q03LvWGz0

🏙️ District Leaders Meetup
🗓️ Nov 14th @ Rockefeller Center, NYC
🔗 Save your seat: hubs.li/Q03NTnWy0
October 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🆕 New today! #EduSky

🎙️ In this episode, I talk with Lisa Hockenberry about helping students create (not just consume) audio content like podcasts.

🎧 Listen here: classtechtips.com/2025/10/21/s...
Student Projects: Helping Students Create Audio Content with Lisa Hockenberry - Easy EdTech Podcast 342 - Class Tech Tips
Use audio in student projects to boost creativity, engagement, & authentic expression with tips from Digital Learning Coach Lisa Hockenberry.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
💡 Explore how AI can reduce stress and streamline your week #EduSky!

🧠 I’m hosting Session #3: AI + Teacher Burnout on Election Day during VATLL/VASCD’s virtual workshop.

🎟️ Sign up here: vatll.org/home/events/...
October 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
💡 New this week! #EduSky

🎧 I joined The Minimalist Educator Podcast with @planzeducation.bsky.social to share ideas on using AI to support teachers and students.

🔗 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2189953/epis...
Episode 081: AI as Your Assistant with Dr. Monica Burns - The Minimalist Educator Podcast
Dr. Monica Burns joins us to explore how educators can thoughtfully integrate AI tools to simplify their workload and enhance teaching practices. We discuss the evolution of AI in education since our ...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
NEW today! #EduSky

✏️ How do you teach writing in the age of artificial intelligence?

🧠 I’m excited to partner with TextJam, a platform that helps students show when and how AI supported their work.

🔗 Learn more here: classtechtips.com/2025/10/16/t...
How to Promote Transparent AI Writing in Your Classroom - Class Tech Tips
Promote transparency and authentic student voice with AI writing tools. Discover how TextJam helps teachers guide responsible AI use.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🆕 New today! #EduSky

📚 In this episode, I’m sharing quick vocabulary strategies and tech tools for every subject area.

🎧 Tune in here: classtechtips.com/2025/10/14/v...
Quick Vocabulary Strategies for Every Classroom - Easy EdTech Podcast 341 - Class Tech Tips
Boost student vocabulary! 5 interactive vocabulary strategies & 5 EdTech tools, including AI, to make learning personalized and engaging.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
📚 The team at LTC is reading my book "EdTech Essentials."

💡 I’ll join their live Q&A to answer questions—you’re invited, too!

🍎 IL educators earn 1.0 PD credit.

🔗 Register here: www.ltcillinois.org/event/qa-wit...

📬 Want to host a book study? DM me! #EduSky
October 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🎯 NEW today! Whether you're teaching 3rd or 12th grade…

📝 These discussion questions help build a welcoming classroom culture #EduSky

📚 Get the full list + customization tips here: classtechtips.com/2025/10/08/d...
40 Discussion Questions for Students to Spark Conversations - Class Tech Tips
Spark student conversations with 40 customizable discussion questions for students—perfect for building classroom community and reflection.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Loved seeing this in my feed today! 💕

✨ It's always fun to see educators diving into a book study #EduSky

Thank you Kathleen for snapping a picture of the second edition of EdTech Essentials (ASCD + ISTE) 🥳 classtechtips.com/books/
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🆕 New today! #EduSky

🤖 In this episode, I talk with Katie Page about how to roll out a districtwide AI strategy that’s intentional, inclusive, and grounded in real classroom needs.

🎧 Tune in: classtechtips.com/2025/10/07/s...
October 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM