Top EdTech Picks of 2017
My most popular EdTech Picks of 2017 feature some very practical tools, inspiration, and resources to help you teach like a Jedi.
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50 Free Tech Tools for the 21st Century Classroom
Links and resources from my workshops, presentations, and conferences. 50 of the best, free tech tools for the 21st-century classroom. Updated for 2017.
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Teaching with Star Wars – Lessons & Resources![Teach Like a Jedi](https://i0.wp.com/edtechpicks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Teach-Like-a-Jedi-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
Star Wars lessons and resources, covering a wide range of subjects (ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math, and more). Everything you need to teach like a Jedi.
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5 TED Talks for Educators
Five talks that should be viewed by anyone who plays a role in education today. This collection pushes us to challenge the status quo, from the benefits of letting second-graders use power tools, to what makes Firefox and Chrome users outperform Internet Explorer and Safari users.
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Don’t forget to check out my TED Talks for 2017.
A Great QR Code Generator for Teachers![25 Things You Can Share with QR Codes](https://i0.wp.com/edtechpicks.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/25-Things-You-Can-Share-with-WR-Codes.png?resize=300%2C150&ssl=1)
Bring QR codes to your classroom with this versatile QR code generator, and learn about 25 things you can share with QR Codes.
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Make Image Backgrounds Transparent with This Background Remover
Learn how to remove backgrounds and make them transparent in just 5 steps with this free, online background remover. View the step-by-step tutorial.
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