Scott's Place

08/24/2026

Start the year off right by establishing classroom routines. Turn one Google Slides deck into your daily classroom dashboard! Embed timers, warm-ups, links, and goals. Project it daily and share with students via Google Classroom. Routines = peace. 🧘‍♀️
Learn> https://youtu.be/FEbAVS_JQl8?si=zxnpj1MBVnnpwkil

08/23/2026

Need a visual countdown to keep students on track? Try TickCounter! It’s a free, customizable timer that’s perfect for brain breaks, tests, rotations, or classroom transitions. Display it full screen and stay on pace! https://www.tickcounter.com/

08/23/2026

Has anyone tried GROUPER? The do not group attribute seems like a handy feature. https://grouper.school/pricing

08/22/2026

What technology expectations do you set at the beginning of the school year and reinforce throughout the year? We have some suggestions at http://lubbockisd.org/o/lisd/page/technology-expectations

08/21/2026

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

08/21/2026

CTRL Shift T is a lifesaver of a keyboard shortcut. What others do you use?

We've all done it. You finally find the page you need, accidentally close the tab, and think it's gone for good! 😩

But there's no need to go searching for it again. Ctrl + Shift + T will instantly reopen your last closed tab, and you can keep pressing it to bring back previously closed tabs too.

Such a simple shortcut, but a lifesaver when you've got a million tabs open! 😅

What other teacher tech tips or shortcuts do you swear by?

08/21/2026

Oh those poor Chromebooks! Treat them right!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcMjpciDFyJ/?igsi=MWY5Z283dDcyanE0Yg==

08/20/2026

Want calmer transitions, clearer expectations, and more engaged students?

https://classroomscreen.com

✅ Visual timers
✅ Random student picker
✅ Noise level monitor
✅ Polls and feedback tools
✅ Easy-to-read lesson directions

That’s why so many educators use Classroomscreen as part of their daily routine. It’s a simple way to bring more structure and engagement to every lesson without adding more work to your day.

08/20/2026

I like AI, and I really like it when premium tools are free for educators.

Anthropic has launched Claude for Teachers, giving verified U.S. K–12 educators free access to Claude's premium features, including tools for lesson planning, differentiation, and curriculum-aligned support.

If you're interested, you can learn more and sign up here:
https://claude.com/solutions/teachers

I'll be exploring it over the next few weeks and sharing practical ways K–12 teachers can use it to save time, improve instruction, and support student learning. Stay tuned!

08/19/2026

Looking for free, engaging classroom resources?

National Geographic Education offers lesson plans, interactive activities, maps, videos, and more to help students connect with the world around them.

Explore the resources here:
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/