Monica Burns #EdTech #Education #TCEA #TCEA2025
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I help make #EdTech easier — blog + books + podcast + club — Find it all: https://t.co/wnbfKM2Wsy — Want to work together? Let’s chat! [email protected]
New Jersey
Joined May 2012
Yay! Big @Adobe Spark announcement today! “Free to every student globally. And for the first time, all students—including those under 13—can access Creative Cloud both on their school and home devices with the same easy-to-use log-in credentials.”
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“Written and spoken language play a significant role in all classes. But if you’re trained as a science teacher, how do you support literacy development without losing content time for science?” via @edutopia
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“There’s a powerful academic impact, new research reveals, when students are voracious, voluntary readers.” via @edutopia
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🖍️✍️🤓🧠The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.-- @Edutopia.
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So humbled to see over 800 copies of my book #TasksBeforeApps distributed to Dover teachers! Heading home after a quick trip to the first state to keynote + sign books today :)
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Hi Twitter Friends! I put together this list of twenty-two reading apps for kids to give you a handful of options to introduce to independent readers, for sharing with families, or to dive into yourself when looking for extra #reading material.
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“The list of free virtual field trip resources here is adapted from my ISTE Live presentation in December 2020.” via @edutopia
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Whoa! Pretty excited to be on this list :) Thank you to everyone who has checked out #FormativeTech 💻 📚 📱 .
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“Teaching about coronavirus can make learning more relevant while helping students cope with feelings of uncertainty and instability.” via @edutopia
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🚀 Energize your first week of school! . Check out these strategies to kick off the new year: #edtech #education
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“Coding definitely teaches students tech skills, but that’s only the beginning. Take a look at these 10 other benefits you’ll see when you teach kids how to code.” #HourofCode #EdTech
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This is one of my favorite ways to use Google Forms 👇.
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All checked in ✅ And very excited to spend the week in Orlando for #FETC.📍.Here at @fetc? Leave a comment below and I’ll share details for a special book giveaway hosted by @traferaofficial.💻.Not here? Leave a comment & I’ll send you a bunch of freebies & session resources
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The list of free virtual field trip resources here is adapted from my ISTE Live presentation in December 2020. Here's my post for @edutopia .
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I'm sending out resources from my #ISTE17 sessions shortly, make sure to request here (even if you were #notatISTE).
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🎉 Will I see you at #ISTELive?. 1. If you're #NotAtISTE, request my resources here: 2. If you want to see my #ISTE speaking schedule, check out my newsletter: 3. If you want to make a graphic like this:
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🌐 Exploring new educational ideas? . Make your first week a hit with these favorite activities: #edtech #education
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Today's NEW post!.😍 So excited! .The team at @AdobeEdu made a big announcement that will make access to @AdobeSpark and all of its features easier (and free) for students of all ages (even under 13). Here's my post --> #SparkMade #GAFE #edtech #education
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This year @Flipgrid has become a favorite for lots of reasons!.✅ formative assessment.✅ reflections.✅ goal setting.✅ authentic audiences.✅ student voice.Have you tried it?. #FlipgridFever #edtech #GAFE.
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📅 Ready for back to school? . Prep your first week activities now. Check out these 10 engaging ideas: #edtech #education
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“Elementary students may struggle with the wording of problems, and the visual supports of comics can help them focus on the math.” via @edutopia
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❤️ Did you catch this BIG NEWS?.Read it here --> .✨ I’m jumping up and down with excitement about this update from @AdobeSpark!. #sparkmade #edtech #CreateEDU
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“Look for opportunities to laugh, breathe, and smile as an educator, and you’ll find your energy is contagious.” via @edutopia
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“Learning is a social act, and talking with peers and adults helps students clarify misunderstandings, work through confusion, and deepen their thinking.” via @ASCD
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“Even something as simple as providing balls and jump ropes can increase the number of children who are physically active by 15 percent.” via @edutopia
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A brain break can help bring a group of students together, boost engagement, and give a much-needed pause in between heavy lifting activities.
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Spotted at the ASCD Bookstore at the #ASCDAnnualConference . 📘 Join me at 1 PM tomorrow for a book signing or stop by anytime to grab a copy of #EdTechEssentials 🎉.👇.Are you here in Chicago? Following along virtually? Reply and let me know!
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😍 this list! Thanks for sharing @audreyoclair!."Ignite Her Curiosity: 60 Books to Inspire Science-Loving Mighty Girls".#STEM #edtech #reading #TamingtheWildText #WorldReadAloudDay.
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🔥NEW POST🔥. -- If you’ve wondered how to use augmented reality in your classroom. -- I’m excited to share a handful of ideas. and a fantastic back-to-school promotion to get you started!. 🎉 Grab @3DBearOfficial for FREE for two months!. #sponsored.
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Has this tool changed the way you think about technology in the classroom? Here are five ways @Nearpod transformed my teaching! #edtech #FormativeTech
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"But curriculum mapping doesn’t have to be a beast—it can help make your life easier in many ways, by helping you to set realistic expectations for your students and manage teaching a complex subject over an extended time.".via @edutopia .
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“Coding definitely teaches students tech skills, but that’s only the beginning. Take a look at these 10 other benefits you’ll see when you teach kids how to code.” #HourofCode #EdTech
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❤️ this idea from @edutopia! “One way I’ve done this for the past several years is through what I call the Hump Day Bump, a compilation of staff-to-staff notes of gratitude and compliments (bumps) emailed to staff each Wednesday.”
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“From scavenger hunts to Pictionary, we’ve gathered a batch of virtual games to get students talking, laughing, and engaging with peers.”
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NEW post!.⭐️ Super excited to share this with you ;).💡 I introduced two of these tools to teachers yesterday and they were blown away!.#Microsoft #MicrosoftEdu @MicrosoftEDU #Sponsored
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🆓*️⃣NEW post! *️⃣🆓. I’ve put together some resources and quick tips for using Microsoft distance learning tools!. *️⃣Quick Start Guide for Microsoft Teams.*️⃣Family Center .*️⃣Webinar Playlist.*️⃣and more!. #sponsored by @MicrosoftEDU .
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I created an ebook to show off 15 ways to use @BookCreatorApp in the reading classroom! This free ebook is full of ideas for K-12 classrooms #BookCreator #ISTE2018 #ISTE18 #notatISTE
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Wordle Inspired Games for the Classroom — Learning in Hand with Tony Vincent
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NEW POST!.📖 How do students in your classroom share their responses to reading? .📱 How can you participate in a book club with educators nearby or far away?.My new post shares @Flipgrid reading strategies -->
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BIG NEWS 🎉. Adobe Spark is now Adobe Creative Cloud Express!. ⭐️ Log in here and check it out:
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“Along with considering video length, teachers should look for ways to make watching a video an opportunity for active learning.” via @edutopia
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“It turns out that students do have digital skills, but not necessarily the digital literacy they need to do their schoolwork.” via @EdSurge
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If you're a fan of Remove .mg check out this tool to:.🎥 Remove Video Background .
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"A favorite strategy for book clubs, reflections, or any classroom! Follow these steps to get started :) #FlipgridFever #edtech #GAFE #reading .
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LOVE seeing how popular this post has been this week!.Have you made movies on Chromebooks?.#GAFE #edtech #SparkMade.
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There isn’t “one way” to use storyboards in the classroom. If you’ve used comic strips with students in the past, you might find that some of the same reasons apply to your decisions to try out a storyboard.
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NEW POST!."Students can use @AdobeSpark Page to create their own ready-to-share digital portfolios. This dynamic tool gives students the ability to design the perfect space to curate work samples created and captured with a variety of media.".#SparkMade.
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“Two new gold-standard studies provide compelling evidence that project-based learning is an effective strategy for all students—including historically marginalized ones.” via @edutopia
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“With some simple supports, students in grades 3 to 8 can take the wheel and assume some responsibility for their learning journey.” via @edutopia
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Download my eBook! .Sign up for #edtech tips and special giveaways for the exclusive link ->
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“But there are benefits to being exposed to STEM in the classroom beyond test scores, such as improved problem-solving skills, creativity, mental alertness, and teamwork and collaboration.” via @edutopia
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Updated: 17 Ways to Incorporate #FlipGridFever in Your Classroom - from @HollyClarkEdu.#FormativeTech @Flipgrid #GAFE #ICE18.
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“StoryWalks encourage collaboration and reflection, and transform the often sedentary act of reading into a dynamic, interactive activity.”
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Do you teach digital citizenship in your classroom?. Here’s a free resource from @BookCreatorApp!.
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Love how excited everyone is about reading tech tools!.TOP post on the blog today 📚 💻 📖 📱 .
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“From featuring stories of resistance to making sure kids see themselves represented in the classroom, a few things to keep in mind when teaching American history.” via @edutopia
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🥳 Will you join us next month?. I'm excited to lead a session for #WakeletCommunityWeek!. Join this totally FREE event hosted by Wakelet 👇
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🌍 #EarthDay has arrived! 🌍. 🔵 I'm excited to share 10 of my favorite Virtual Field Trips to celebrate with your students!. 🟢 Bring the world to your classroom with a click of a button!. #VirtualReality.
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Ummm. I just tried the virtual reality version of Immersive Reader at #iste18. This. Is. Amazing. Stop by the @MicrosoftEDU booth to check it out!. #iste #iste18 #iste2018 #NotAtISTE #NotAtISTE18 #notatISTE2018 #tamingthewildtext #virtualreality
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Is your favorite on the list? 8 Must-Try Coding Websites & Apps for Students #edtech #edapp #GAFE #hourofcode
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Have you seen this NEW button in @AdobeSpark?. 💻 You can now create FOLDERS to keep your Spark creations organized!. 💻 Don't mind me, I'll be over here organizing all of my Spark Videos, Pages and Posts! :). #createedu #edtech #sparkmade #adobespark
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Wow! Big news from @MicrosoftEDU and @Flipgrid!.🎉Flipgrid is joining the Microsoft team!.Read the press release --> Check out my #FlipgridFever tips -->
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BIG NEWS!.😍 The team at @BookCreatorApp has released their new collaboration feature!.📚 Read about it: 💡Students can now make books together!
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My new post for @Edutopia featuring "6 Tips for Curating Resources for Students". Find it here: #EdTechEssentials #WakeletWave #MicrosoftEDU
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Chilly with a view — what’s the temp by you today? . Drop your digits or digit in the comments — mine is 44*F
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⭐️ This. Is. Happening. ⭐️. Join us tomorrow at ISTE for the App Smackdown! So excited to be part of this crew!. 🗓 Resources/Schedule for #ISTE18 -> .📫 EdTech Swag Giveaway for #NotAtISTE -> . #ISTE #notatiste18 #iste2018
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Recently updated list --> “Get a roundup of educational grants, contests, awards, free toolkits, and classroom guides aimed at helping students, classrooms, schools, and communities.” via @edutopia
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“This period of remote teaching is a good time to start using project-based learning, which encourages authentic work and creativity.” via @edutopia
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There's still time to enter to win a box of #EdTech swag!.▶️ Sign up here --> RT to share with a friend -or- reply and tag a friend to share this giveaway!. #iste18 #iste2018 #notatiste #NotatISTE18 #notatiste2018 #edtech #flipgridfever
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Thanks @eschoolnews for sharing this recap of our #ISTE18 App Smackdown session!.(feat. @RichardColosi @annkozma723 @julieinsd @chrispenny) . #NotAtISTE18 #notatiste #iste @AdobeSpark @flipgrid @nearpod
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If you’re at #NYSCATE23 make sure to stop by @adobeforedu booth 700 for a chance to win your own Stardust 🦄 🦄🦄
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If you're having #GoogleDrive issues, here are 2 work arounds (not ideal, but may be helpful). 1. Search for files in Gmail (if you've emailed a link you may be able to find it this way). 2. You can still create new items (using the + sign in Drive or .
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🕵️🔦 New technologies are shedding light on what really makes adolescents tick—and providing clues on how we might reach them better. - @Edutopia.
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NEW stickers arrived just in time for #ISTE19! Make sure to stop by one of my sessions to grab yours. use this link for my full schedule:
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Have you used the Closed Captioning feature in Google Slides?.You might have seen me use if for live captioning during spring webinars. #webinars #distancelearning #remotelearning
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Ready for #HourofCode? Check out -> Everyone Can Code: Free Lessons & Resources from Apple #edtech #AppleTeacher.
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FREE download --> reading poster full of favorite apps and websites for the reading classroom! Full of totally free and low-cost tools for any grade level. I can't wait to hear which ones are your favorite :)
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“Having students meet to work in small groups helps build community and fosters deeper learning.” via @edutopia
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😍 Whoa! This is big news from @Nearpod :)."Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with the biggest sale of the year! Enjoy 75% off all ready-to-teach lessons.".✅ Nearpod's homepage: ✅ Some of my favorite lessons:
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“It's not easy making students feel connected when everyone isn't in the same room, but these science teachers found a way to make it work.” via @edutopia
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⭐️ I am so excited 🤩 about this 📝 PD opportunity for teachers!📱. Just posted on my YouTube channel, check out this overview of how you can EARN grad credit for reading one of my books (or blog posts!) 📚.
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My NEW podcast is now live :). ⭐️ I launched with FOUR episodes & you can listen to them all right here: 1️⃣ Virtual Reality Discussions.2️⃣ Read Alouds + Guides.3️⃣ Explainer Videos.4️⃣ Backchannels. ⭐️ Use the link above to subscribe on any platform!
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Using Book Creator in Elementary Classrooms? You'll want to check out this webinar + ready-to-read tips!.#bookcreator @BookCreatorApp #lessonideas.
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🎧 NEW!.Just getting started with social media at the school level? Are you a total pro?.📱This episode has plenty for everyone! You’ll hear about my favorite platforms for sharing school stories and how to make telling your school story easier than ever! .
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NEW POST! 5 Ways to Update Your Google Slides with @AdobeSpark Post Designs #GAFE #edtech #SparkMade.
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Happy May 4th! Here’s a favorite picture from @Edutopia’s offices in California — from a sunny morning in 2014 ☀️. Is your phone full of silly pictures like this one too? 🤷🏻♀️
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NEW POST!.🗓 This week I’m sharing favorites at #ISTE18.▶️ It seemed like the perfect time to share a must-try combo for educators!.💡 So I’ve put together a list of ways @AdobeSpark and @Nearpod are a fantastic pair of #EdTech tools!.
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Love this! Follow these steps to see how-to share @AdobeSpark Video with @Fliprid #GAFE #edtech #flipgridfever #sparkmade
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