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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.
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 support MTSS instruction in education

January 23, 2024 Bridget McKnight

MTSS in education stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Explore MTSS best practices and examples for instruction in schools.

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 Effective ways to prevent cyberbullying in schools

January 19, 2024 Darri Stephens

Explore effective ways to prevent cyberbullying and curriculum resources for schools to address it to promote a safe school culture.

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.
6 Ways to make test prep review fun for students

January 16, 2024 davidfranklin

Test prep can be an engaging experience for students when done right. Explore activities and fun ways to prepare students for state testing.

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.
5 Ways to use Drag and Drop activity maker in the classroom

December 6, 2023 Jessica Clarke

Using a Drag and Drop activity maker adds interest and engagement to daily instruction. Explore ways to create an interactive Drag and Drop.

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.
5 Fun winter themed and holiday classroom activities for students

November 19, 2023 [email protected]

It’s that time of year again for winter themed activities and holiday classroom activities! Use these fun lessons to spread holiday cheer.

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.
Curriculum tools for teaching history with primary source analysis

November 1, 2023 Darri Stephens

Explore teaching tips and engaging history lessons to incorporate primary source analysis into your social studies curriculum and 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.