Today marks the end of my 33-year career in education. I've had a great time sharing #EdTech resources through social media for the past 11 years. I hope you have found it valuable. I leave you with these last two pieces of advice. Thank you for the memories, Scott Firenza EDTech Enthusiast

Try Canva’s AI tools to write slide content or generate visual ideas quickly. 🎨 Use> www.canva.com/login/ Learn> youtu.be/_H_lXIVBOsI?... #Edusky

Do you have too many tabs open to prepare for all of your classes? Try out the multiple desktops on a Chromebook. Learn > youtu.be/-2VUYpExIrc?... #EduSky

Chromebooks Can Do That?! Essential Features for Teachers and Students

YouTube video by Eric Curts

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Goblin Tool breaks tasks down, sets priorities, even drafts that tricky email. Perfect for neurodivergent teachers and students who need a little clarity in the chaos. ⏳ Use> goblin.tools Learn> youtu.be/SJkYDMVtuFE?...

Use Common Sense Education’s lessons for digital citizenship basics. 🧠 www.commonsense.org/education/di...

Lesson Browse | Common Sense Education

Common Sense Education provides educators and students with the resources they need to harness the power of technology for learning and life. Find a free K-12 Digital Citizenship curriculum, reviews o...

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Create interactive choose-your-own-adventure stories in Google Slides. #CreativeTech Learn>https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/04/ai-cyoa.html

Check out this article: Five Cybersecurity Habits Every School Employee Should Practice - blog.tcea.org/cybersecurit...

Five Cybersecurity Habits Every School Employee Should Practice – TCEA TechNotes Blog

In a time when one wrong click can freeze an entire institution, cybersecurity becomes not just an IT issue, but an issue for everyone. We think of smart Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, ...

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Use Google Docs voice typing to help with writing and accessibility. 🎙️ Learn> youtu.be/fIQgPce2YsA?...

How to Use Voice Typing in Google Docs

YouTube video by Allison Education Tech

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Padlet is perfect for brainstorming, reflections, or idea boards. 📌 Use> padlet.com Learn> ditchthattextbook.com/20-useful-wa... Learn> youtu.be/NqGDmwX589Q?...

Padlet - Visual Collaboration for Creative Work and Education

Beautiful boards and canvases for visual thinkers and learners. Used by 40 million people worldwide. Get started for free.

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Check out this article: Create a Summer Social Media Plan in 10 Minutes with AI - blog.tcea.org/create-a-sum...

Create a Summer Social Media Plan in 10 Minutes with AI – TCEA TechNotes Blog

Discover how educators can use AI to create a month of summer communication in minutes, helping families stay connected, inspired, and engaged while reducing workload before summer break begins. Explo...

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Create calm sounds to add to your morning routine—rain, waves, singing bowl. 🌧️ #MindfulTech asoftmurmur.com

Use Google Keep to jot ideas, save links, and pin notes. Learn> youtu.be/RSCN8TAYNsg?...

Google Keep 2024: Google Keep Tutorial for Beginners

YouTube video by Tasia Custode

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This Father’s Day, celebrate the dads who helped us reboot after every crash, guided us through life’s updates, and always had time to troubleshoot life with us. 💙🖥️⚾ Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! #FathersDay

Tired of spending hours modifying texts for different reading levels? Try Diffit, your AI-powered differentiation tool. Instantly adapt any article, video, or topic for multiple learners with just a click. Save time. Reach every student. Use> app.diffit.me Learn> youtu.be/nc0IyEkcSPI?...

Help students build strong passwords: 3+ words, symbols, no names! 🔑 youtu.be/19zUi9QDhIk?...

Making Strong Passwords | All About Computers | Tynker

YouTube video by Tynker

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On this Juneteenth, we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. This is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made and to continue to fight for equality and justice for all. #Juneteenth thekidshouldseethis.com/post/what-is...

What is Juneteenth?

When did slavery end in the United States? And what is Juneteenth? This TED-Ed lesson by author Karlos K. Hill and historian Soraya Field Fiorio

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Host a talent show via Slides—students show off their talent with tech! 🎤 #CreativeTech How to record video with Chromebook - youtu.be/b9JO8zDFDBo?... Insert Video into Slides - youtu.be/RcUvSPpeDUc?... #EduSky

Pictures and Video with a Chromebook

YouTube video by rhschem

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Clean up Gmail with labels, filters, and folders. Inbox zero goals! 📥 Learn> youtu.be/0m2jgBSaziI?... #edusky

How To Create and Use Labels in Gmail | Teacher Organization Tips

YouTube video by EduGals

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Turn student voices into animated stories with Adobe Express’s Animate from Audio! Perfect for digital storytelling, SEL, or creative projects. No design skills needed—just imagination. Use> new.express.adobe.com/home/tools/a... Learn> youtu.be/BgUSqN5zSw8?... #edusky

Use a Timer for a guided breathing break in class. mindfuldevmag.com/breathing-ti... Need a timer for any use? Try www.aftel.net #EduSky

FREE Online Breathing Timer

Free online breathing excercise timer.

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Use Slide Theme Builder to keep Google Slides clean and consistent. Learn> youtu.be/ko-Lie0aNi0?... #edusky

Google Slides Theme Builder

YouTube video by Jen Giffen

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Why do we celebrate Flag Day on June 14? It's a day to honor the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777 and reflect on what it stands for — unity, freedom, and history! Learn more with this kid-friendly video 🎥: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ3o...

National Flag Day | June 14th - National Day Calendar

YouTube video by National Day Calendar

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Khanmigo by @khanacademy is your AI classroom assistant — offering instant student feedback, helping with lesson support, and reducing your workload. Work smarter, not harder. Use> www.khanmigo.ai Learn> youtu.be/PInbNdxH39w?... #edusky

Meet Khanmigo: Khan Academy's AI-powered teaching assistant & tutor

Khanmigo, built by nonprofit Khan Academy, is a top-rated AI for education. Save time on prep, tackle homework challenges, and get personalized tutoring.

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Teach students and staff to ID phishing: weird links, typos, and urgency = red flags. 📬🚫 phishingquiz.withgoogle.com #edusky

Take Jigsaw's Phishing Quiz

Can you spot when you're being phished?

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Meme it! Let students create memes to review or summarize content. 😄 Learn> youtu.be/PAoqP8MP2IE?... #Edusky

How To Make a Meme with Google Slides

YouTube video by Tech Coach Juarez

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Become a Chromebook master with these keyboard shortcuts and touchpad gestures. Learn> youtu.be/FNAtIgq-TKo?... #Edusky

Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts and Touchpad Gestures

YouTube video by Parks & Education

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Need a simple way to manage your classroom flow? ClassroomScreen is a teacher’s dream tool! 🕒 Timers, 🗳️ polls, 🎲 random name picker, ✏️ drawing tools & more— All in one clean screen to keep students focused and learning! Use> classroomscreen.com Learn> youtu.be/Esx0jf7syx0?... #Edusky

Classroomscreen | The #1 online whiteboard for teachers

Manage your classroom in a fun and engaging way. Classroomscreen is packed with widgets for teachers: timers, group makers, interactive polls and much more...

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I love how Google Vids keeps adding new features. Create videos that are in your Google Drive (and just as easy to share) Click the CAPTIONS button and easily add on screen text to improve accessiblity. Big win!! #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace #GoogleVids #EduSky

Play YouTube read-alouds like “I AM HUMAN” to provide some calm. youtu.be/8eQ1MrbU35w?... Miss Hecht has many themed collections at linktr.ee/MissHecht #Edusky

I AM HUMAN - An inspirational children's book! (read aloud with music and custom subtitles!)

YouTube video by Read Aloud Books

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Essential Steps to Prepare Your Google Classroom for August nowatechie.com/2026/06/08/e...

Essential Steps to Prepare Your Google Classroom for August

As the school year ends, organizing your digital #classroom is crucial for a smooth transition into the new year. Archive old classes to declutter dashboards, use emoji-coded topics for easy naviga…

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