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Transform your project plans from static documents into dynamic collaboration opportunities. Streamline workflows with free tools. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

Explore vibe coding in part two of this blog series, including a a short lesson plan idea and sample code to try! Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

A trek to recreate a beloved 80s text-based game, powered by an AI co-pilot, no coding skills required! This is vibe coding at its finest. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

Students can create real apps without coding. They can, under teacher supervision, use the Vibes DIY's platform.

Stop juggling AI models. Stack models to transform lesson planning, assessment creation, and curriculum development.

Unlock the power of visual learning in your classroom with free diagramming tools like Draw.io. Make complex ideas accessible and engaging.

Give students a world of knowledge offline with Kiwix, a free app for K-12 schools to access Wikipedia, textbooks, and more without internet.

Try freewriting: a tried and trusted way to plot out a first draft. Whether for essays or novels, freewriting is a great way to get started.

Dig into three more coaching strategies you can explore with teachers for relevant learning. These can be for individuals or teams.

Explore the first set of coaching strategies sourced from an instructional coaching panel discussion at the TCEA Convention and Exposition.

Learn how GenAI can boost efficiency and automate tasks for school and district administrative assistants.

Have a quick question you need answering or a deep topic dive? Bypass your phone onboard support (e.g. Siri) with AI voice assistants.

Unlock deeper student engagement and mastery in science and discover hands-on strategies to integrate the new TEKS dimensions.

Experience a thrilling sneak peek into the innovative updates announced at Canva Create, designed to empower educators and students.

Explore proactive discipline techniques that build student self-regulation, reduce teacher stress, and build calm classrooms.

Empower your students to craft compelling arguments with the PRISM Framework. It offers a step-by-step guide to persuasive writing.

Tired of students memorizing facts without understanding? This blog post reveals several research-backed strategies for relational thinking.

Discover how Padlet's new AI features can support your teaching. Features including Automation for Freeze/Unfreeze boards are covered.

Transform ELL teaching with the Prism Framework for ELLs! Boost language, align with TEKS, and empower students.

The GRITS Model is a collaborative lesson study approach where teachers work together to improve their teaching.

Explore four rubric types and access the free TCEA Rubric Generator to transform your classroom rubric creation.

Build critical thinking skills and empower students to become savvy information detectives in our digital jungle—one SIFT step at a time.

Learn how quadrant outlining, which relies on John Hattie’s high-impact Outlining and Organizing strategy, can boost student learning.

Discover how AI-powered differentiated learning can transform your classroom with these tips and solutions.

Unlock the power of concept mapping to scaffold student learning and enhance retention in your classroom, school, or district!

Learn about the spectrum of history learning with the PRISM framework in this installment of our PRISM series!

Discover actionable tips to promote online safety and digital well-being this Safer Internet Day.

Explore practical tips to secure student data and teach privacy awareness this Data Privacy Day.

Explore seven strategies for teaching engaging K-12 vocabulary lessons. Everything from the Frayer Model to Word Poetry Slams.

Discover how AI can revolutionize education by aligning with SOLO Taxonomy to foster deep learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.