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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 8h

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 12h

10 ways to make good Google Classroom assignments better

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 15h

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 1d

20 ways to use Formative for awesome assessment

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 2d

Celebrate the end of the year with ease! 🎉

This updated post offers 20 ready-to-use templates including

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 2d

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 3d

20 useful ways to use Padlet in class now

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 4d

Students begging to write? 🤯 Yep, that's WeWillWrite!

Turn writing into a social game & watch engagement soar. Low-stakes, fun, & effective!

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H M Stevens @nycvivabskysocial.bsky.social · 5d

#EduSky A tip from @ditchthattextbook.com Thanks Matt👍
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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 5d

🧠 Connect ideas visually with hexagonal thinking! Help students make meaningful links.

Perfect for reviews, group work, & projects!

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 6d

🤖✨ Customize teaching templates with AI!

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 7d

Updated post: 50 AI tools for teachers

We just cut 5 tools and added 15 more to our already popular post! They're all categorized. They include descriptions AND pricing. Check it out! 👇

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 7d

Wearable AI in class? 🤯 Is it the future or a distraction? Let's prioritize real learning & human skills. What do you think?

👂🏽When AI whispers in students’ ears
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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 7d

Calling all K-2 Teachers! 🍎📚

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 8d

🚀 Explore 6 AI-powered Google tools for your classroom!

From NotebookLM to Read Along, discover how AI can support teaching & learning.

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 9d

Planning for the week ahead? Brisk Next can help you create amazing lessons for your students.

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 9d

Co-teaching with AI???? 🤝 YES!

Discover how 🤖 AI can be your teaching partner! Explore tools and strategies for collaborative learning.

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 9d

🤔 Did you know that when you subscribe to the Ditch That Textbook newsletter, you’ll receive our AI for Teachers Toolkit?

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 10d

Tired of hearing groans when you say "it's time to write"? 😩

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 10d

🎧 Use this free "Recap" template inspired by Spotify Wrapped to help students reflect on topics!

Engaging & customizable for any subject.

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 11d

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 AI is everywhere!

Help parents understand AI's impact on education & how to prepare kids for an AI-driven world.

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 11d

What if lesson planning was actually simple? 🤔

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 12d

⚠️ Let's discuss the promises & perils of AI in education.

From bias to data privacy, it's crucial to be aware of the challenges.

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 13d

Instant feedback? Yes, please! 🤩

Snorkl uses AI to give students personalized feedback on their work, including voice and visual explanations. Check it out!

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Matt Miller @ditchthattextbook.com · 13d

🎬 Say hello to TeachFlix Junior — your new favorite free resource for K-2! 📚✨

Packed with age-appropriate videos that make learning fun and easy. Perfect for lessons, brain breaks, or transitions! 🍎🎉

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