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Building Geography Knowledge: Retrieval Practice of Countries, Regions, and Geographical Features

June 24, 2026|

Imagine a middle school teacher finishes a unit on East Asia. Students had been working on identifying and locating physical and geographic features on a map, like landforms, bodies of water, and urban centers, as well as identifying the location of countries around the world. In this unit, the teacher described the region’s monsoon climate, and students learned why its rivers support a denser population than in other areas. While students are engaged in the content throughout the unit and analyze a map of the region as they discuss its features, they have a hard time identifying geographic features on their own. For example, when the teacher projects a blank map onto the board and asks students to identify the Yellow Sea or label countries like China, Japan, and North and South Korea, many students are unable to do so, even though they discussed these areas in class extensively. (Read More)

  • Math Facts App

Building Math Fact Fluency

May 28, 2026|

In this article we review the importance of math fluency and automaticity, the ability to recall basic math facts on demand and solve problems with accuracy in a reasonable amount of time. We trace the three phases students pass through on the way to mastery, moving from counting to reasoning to instant recall. Strong math practice has three parts: explicit instruction that builds conceptual understanding, retrieval practice paired with spaced repetition, and immediate feedback to correct mistakes. We then introduce the Model Teaching Math Facts App, a digital tool that lets teachers and parents tailor practice across addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through practice mode, flashcards, and printable worksheets. We close by comparing it to gamified and account-based apps and offering tips for fitting short, daily practice into your classroom.

  • Flipped Learning and AI

How Flipped Learning Can Save Classrooms from Over-Reliance on AI

May 18, 2026|

Students are using AI chatbots to skip the hard work of learning, and teachers are watching critical thinking skills suffer as a result. But AI isn't going away, and the benefits it offers for productivity and research are hard to ignore. So how do educators take advantage of what AI does well without letting it shortcut student learning? In this article, we make the case for flipped learning as a potential solution. Flipped learning gives teachers a practical way to embrace AI while keeping students doing the thinking themselves. Read the whole article to learn more.

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AI Prompts for Differentiated Lesson Plans

April 13, 2026|

Teachers are quickly realizing how much time AI tools can save them. This includes lesson planning, creating student-facing documents, and even helping with direct instruction. AI tools are nowhere close to a solution for all the challenges a teacher may face in the classroom, but they can help in several areas, particularly when it comes to planning and creating plans, lessons, or assessments for their students. Perhaps one of the best ways AI can be leveraged in the classroom is through creating customized and highly differentiated lessons and content for the various student groups all teachers find within their classroom.

  • Differentiation Tech Tools Blog

Tech Tools to Support Differentiation in Your Classroom

April 7, 2026|

Differentiation is a general term for an instructional approach in which teachers tailor curriculum, teaching methods, and assessments to meet the diverse needs of students in their classrooms. Between tracking student data, creating varied materials, and managing multiple groups, you may feel like differentiation in your classroom can be overwhelming! The good news is that technology can be your ally. The right edtech tools can streamline many differentiation tasks, from grouping students based on learning profiles to generating leveled content to creating varied assessments. These tools don’t replace your expertise as a teacher, but they do enhance it by handling the time-consuming logistics so you can focus on what matters most: teaching. In this article, we’ll explore five tech tools that support different aspects of differentiation. Whether you need help grouping students, creating accessible content, varying your instructional processes, designing diverse assessments, or supporting students with IEPs, there’s a tool here that can make your life easier.

  • Fizzy Learning Geography

Using Geography Memorization as a Way to Master Historical Concepts

February 2, 2026|

In today’s history classroom, students are expected to analyze global conflicts, explain change over time, and understand the roots of major events. When students cannot locate countries on a map, history can feel abstract because they struggle to picture how borders, regions, and geography shape what happens. Intentional practice memorizing countries, cities, and regions helps students build that mental map so they can connect more deeply with history, current events, and global issues. This article explains why geography memorization matters and highlights technology tools that can support students as they learn these concepts.

  • Social Media Cognition in Children

Social Media and Cognitive Performance

October 16, 2025|

Social Media has long been on the radar as a significant concern for childhood development. Now, a new study tracking 6,554 adolescents has revealed some interesting insights into the effects of social media usage and cognitive development. In this article, we break down the study and summarize its key findings.

  • Phones Down

Phones Down, Focus Up

September 11, 2025|

Unlike many adults, our students have never known a life without cell phones. This new reality can mean not only that students are becoming largely dependent on phones, but it may also be difficult to keep students off devices during classroom instruction. This brief article will summarize some justifications for reducing or eliminating phone usage on campuses, affirming the rationale lawmakers across the country are using when passing cell phone ban legislation on campuses.

  • AI Tools Classroom

AI Tools for The Classroom: A Review of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Teachers & Students

August 7, 2024|

AI stands for Artificial intelligence and is a branch of computer science that includes machines and computers programmed to function similarly to humans in terms of their "thinking" and learning. When combined with other technologies, AI can complete tasks previously only done by humans. In this article, we will review some of the key AI platforms available for teachers and students today, and discuss some ways they can be used to help increase your productivity and provide additional support for your students.

  • AI in the Classroom

Tech the Halls: A Jolly Guide to AI Resources that Can Transform your Classroom!

December 18, 2023|

Merry Techmas! Tis the season to bring some AI into your classroom! Let's explore how it can be the star on your teaching tree and the gingerbread icing on your lesson plans! In this festive blog post, we're going to explore the resources that will help you leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a winter wonderland of learning for your pre-K-12 students. From making lessons more inclusive for learners with differences to optimizing grading and enhancing student and parent engagement, we've got the resource suggestions you need to jingle all the way!

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