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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 25

Engage your students from the very start! 💡

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 24

Explore Google Classroom's new AI tools, powered by Gemini for Education! 🤖

Teachers can create lesson plans, quizzes, and rubrics, while students get help with brainstorming.

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 23

Ready to transform your classroom?

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 22

Facing the challenge of AI and cheating? 🤔

It's time to move beyond the "cat and mouse" game. Focus on responsible AI use and designing engaging, relevant assignments.

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 21

NotebookLM's new features? 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
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Amazing! Check out Google NotebookLM for teachers: 10 things to know for educators ⬇️
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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨Have you seen our Ultimate Back to School Guide?

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 19

Moving from fear to fusion! 💡 Dr. Micah Shippee's article helps educators reframe their mindset on the future of education and AI.

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 18

Google Slides just got an upgrade! 🧱 Easily add pre-designed elements like agendas and lists with new building blocks.

10 ways to use Google Slides building blocks in the classroom
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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 17

Want to get started with station rotation or level up your stations?

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🎥 Videos
🔄 Examples
💡Ideas
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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 16

L👀king for fun and engaging NO-TECH assessments that students WANT to do?

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✍️ Sketch artist
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4️⃣ Four corners
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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 15

Calling all K-2 Teachers! 🍎📚

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Aug 15

10 things you didn't know you could do with Google Arts and Culture

🖼 Explore pocket galleries
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