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“Are you being a  delulu ?”  “Your presentation totally  ate , teacher!”  Each generation has their own  unique slangs and characteristics, gen alpha included. Gen alpha characteristics reflect their upbringing in a digitally immersive world where they are not just tech-savvy, they’re “woke” to global issues and socially conscious beyond their years.  Classrooms today are populated with a generation of young minds that is exceedingly more tech-savvy, open-minded, inclusive and adaptive from the previous generations. What are the best ways to engage with them so that you can  slay  in front of your classroom?  Read on to find out!  Who is Gen Alpha?  Comprising of more than 2.8 million people, Generation Alpha  succeeded Generation Z. They are individuals born from 2012 to 2024 and are predominantly the offspring of Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.  The term “Generation Alpha” was  coined  in 2005 by demographer Mark McCrindle...

The educational technology landscape is experiencing a significant shift with the announcement that Micrsoft Flip (formerly Flipgrid) will be retiring its standalone website and mobile apps by September 30, 2024 . This popular video discussion tool, which has been instrumental in empowering student voices and fostering creativity in classrooms, will now integrate its core features into Microsoft Teams for Education. This change aims to streamline the tools educators use, but it has also raised concerns among teachers who rely heavily on Flip for its accessibility and unique functionalities. For many educators, the retirement of Microsoft Flip presents a pressing need to find alternative solutions that can fill the gap and continue to support student engagement and interactive learning. The abrupt transition has left some feeling unprepared, particularly those in schools that use Google services. As educators seek new tools to maintain the high levels of interactivity and student parti...

Google’s decision to discontinue Jamboard by the end of 2024 is leaving many educators and professionals scrambling to find a suitable alternative. Jamboard had an easy-to-use interface for any age level and seamless integration with G Suite made it a popular choice for collaborative brainstorming and interactive presentations or lessons.  Below we take a look at other collaborative whiteboards that can be used for uploading PDF’s for annotating with students, collaborating with students in class or in tutoring sessions, and even some that allow you to convert old Jamboard pages to be used in a new tool.  But First…How to Save and Reuse Jamboard Files  Some tools, like FigJam, Miro, and LucidSpark are working with Google to make your files easier to continue using. With these tools, you can directly import your Jamboard files. Check with each tool to see their limitations on what will still be edible from your Jamboard file.  For other interactive collaborative w...