ECSD EdTech Blog
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
NEW FEATURE! Brisk - Bundle resource creation
Monday, November 17, 2025
Notebook LM - Your ultimate study buddy!
Check out this link for an update of how Notebook LM can become your ultimate study buddy - flashcards, quizzes, podcasts and videos all tailored around the documents YOU (or the students) upload. Check it out today!
Sunday, November 16, 2025
NEW FEATURE! Snorkl - Drag and Drop Manipulative Images
Snorkl already replaced Flip as a way for students to record and demonstrate their learning on a whiteboard. As a bonus, students can get AI feedback to integrate into their video before they submit. But did you know you can now upload your own images and make them a manipulative? Think of the drag and drop potential! Try it out with your FREE Snorkl account today (up to 20 activities).
Saturday, November 15, 2025
🤔 How does AI adjust our approach to inquiry?
Casey Cuny - California teacher of the year - recently presented a OpenAI Forum about how to leverage AI in the modern day classroom. Generative AI LLMs like ChatGPT are so much more than a Google Search. How are we ensuring our students know how to ask questions that meet their learning objective?
Thursday, November 13, 2025
NEW FEATURE! GoGuardian - Teacher Override
No longer will blocked websites interrupt your instruction. You can now unblock a website for all students in an active session! Check out the details in our most recent Tech Talk email.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Go Bananas 🍌 🍌 🍌 for Gemini's new image editor and creator!
Go Bananas! Nano banana that is - Gemini's (Google AI tool) new image generator and editor. Combine photos, add accessories, remove backgrounds. Be like Gwen - Go Bananas! 🍌
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Metacognitive Cycle for AI Use from Casey Cuny
Casey Cuny - California teacher of the year - recently presented a OpenAI Forum about how to leverage AI in the modern day classroom. This cycle aligns with the ECSD Guiding Principals for AI use and encourages students to think critically and ask questions every step of the way. How could this be applied to your next project?
Friday, November 7, 2025
NEW FEATURE! Brisk - Batch Feedback
You already 💗 Brisk for the time saving features of the AI extension - now providing feedback on student work has never been easier. Upload your rubric then prompt with the criterion you are looking for. Brisk will write feedback for every student in one action! No more opening tab after tab and re-prompting. Try the new "Batch Feedback" feature today!