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How to find free high-quality lessons and teaching resources

March 15, 2024 Caroline Grider

Finding free teaching resources you can trust is hard. Explore teaching high quality lessons to teach all subjects and grade levels.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
17 Ideas for teaching art instruction effectively

March 14, 2024 Dr. Amanda Linn

Take teaching art instruction to the next level with effective educational ideas using technology and interactive activities.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Add 3D objects to your lesson with Nearpod

March 12, 2024 Nearpod Team

Nearpod’s 3D objects adds a new dimension to digital learning that immerses students. Explore dynamic media experiences for your lessons.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Activities and lessons for teaching students financial literacy

March 12, 2024 Amanda Clark

Exploring ideas for Financial Literacy Month? Use these engaging lessons and activities for teaching financial literacy to students.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Top 10 Virtual Reality (VR) Field Trips for Students

March 12, 2024 Rachelle Dene Poth

Bring virtual reality (VR) travel experiences into the classroom! Explore our top 10 interactive virtual field trips for students.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Poetry Month Activities: 7 creative ideas for teaching poetry

March 8, 2024 AngeliaSimpson

Celebrate Poetry Month with engaging and effective activities. Explore these creative ideas for teaching poetry in the classroom.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Nearpod’s focus on quality lesson content

March 6, 2024 Rebekah Bergman

What makes Nearpod lessons high-quality? Explore Nearpod’s process to ensuring quality content to support effective instruction.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How to teach Women’s History Month: Notable women in history lessons

February 20, 2024 Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador

Celebrate Women’s History Month with interactive activities. Use these resources and tips to teach about powerful, famous women in history.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How to leverage virtual reality (VR) to build equity in education

February 7, 2024 Kali Guinn

Bridge gaps in access to resources and opportunities for students with VR in education. Explore virtual reality lessons to build equitable classrooms.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
8 Engaging social emotional learning (SEL) activities for high school

January 29, 2024 Darri Stephens

It’s important to use relevant and authentic social emotional learning activities for high school students. Explore 8 SEL activities for the high school classroom.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.