Video quizzes are one of the easiest and most engaging ways to make lessons interactive. Instead of passive watching, students actively respond to questions as they go. This small shift in format turns a simple video into a powerful learning and assessment tool. In this post, I walk you through what video quizzes are, how to use them in your teaching, and which tools you can use to create them quickly and effectively. What is a Video Quiz? A video quiz is an interactive form of video content that includes embedded questions to engage viewers and assess their understanding. These quizzes can feature various question formats, including multiple choice, true/false,…

It’s quiz time, and tech is here to make it easier! I believe quizzing is one of those areas where technology (and now AI) can really make a difference. It saves you time, reduces repetitive work, and opens up new ways to engage your students. Back when I was in the classroom, creating a good quiz took time. You had to think of the right questions, make sure they covered your objectives, and then deal with marking and feedback. It worked, but it was time-consuming. Now, things have changed. With generative AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT, you can draft quiz questions in seconds. Then you take those questions and…

Sometimes, I like to wander into the hidden corners of the internet, exploring the quirky, creative, and downright fascinating digital spaces that often go unnoticed. If you’re in the mood for a virtual adventure, here’s a list of weird but intriguing websites you probably didn’t know existed. Weird but Fascinating Websites You Probably Didn’t Know Existed From AI-generated art to interactive map games, these sites offer a mix of fun, surprise, and a little weirdness. Just a quick note: always exercise caution when sharing your data online and keep your privacy in mind. Happy exploring! Cat Bounce – Make cats bounce around your screen. (https://cat-bounce.com) Window-Swap – See views from…

Throughout my work, I come across literally hundreds of tools, but only a few make the cut into my recommendations. And no, I’m not affiliated with any of these tools, nor do I make a profit from sharing them – I share them out of a genuine passion for helping fellow educators save time and work smarter. In this visual, I’ve pulled together 32 Tools to Save You Hours of Work as an Educator, from lesson planning and student engagement to content creation and productivity. These are tools I believe can truly make a difference in your teaching workflow. ChatGPT (chat.openai.com) – Generate lesson plans, writing prompts, and quick explanations.…

During my EdTech experience, which extends over 15 years, I’ve had the chance to review a wide variety of tools designed to support teachers in their daily work. From lesson planning and communication to assessment and organization, I’ve tested and explored what actually helps not just what sounds good on paper. Top Productivity Tools for Teachers In this post, I’ve compiled some of what I think are the best tools to enhance your productivity, streamline your workflow, and make more room for what matters most teaching and connecting with your students. 1. Planning Tools Effective planning is the foundation of smooth teaching. These tools can help you streamline your lesson…

This article covers plagiarism cheating phenomena and suggests the tools that will help to reveal both. Also, we dive into the mechanics of plagiarism checking software, explaining the difference between paid and free plagiarism services and risks related to them. In recent years, academic integrity has been facing challenges unseen before. The AI chatbots and tools have only added to the most common and nasty cheating type, plagiarism, taking the “good old” copying to the next level. Educators have been dealing with students reusing existing sources for ages. However, AI chatbots generate text that doesn’t have an author, making it harder to identify academic dishonesty. This concept is known as…

In today’s post, I am sharing this handy collection featuring some of our favourite platforms and web tools that you can use to create your own learning games. These are perfect for gamifying teaching and learning. And the best part is that they are simple and easy to use. No coding experience or technical knowledge needed. The sites offer a wide variety of pre-made templates that you can simply fill in and customize to your own teaching needs. Depending on which site you choose, some of these are totally free and some require a subscription fee. You might go through them and see which ones work best for you. You…

Unhook is a Chrome extension that allows you to watch YouTube videos in a distraction-free environment. I have experimented with several similar YouTube tools in the past and nothing compares to the practicality and easy of use of Unhook. The tool is simple and easy to use and is also available as an add-on for Microsoft Edge and Firefox users. How Does Unhook Work? Here is how Unhook works. First, head over to Chrome web store and and install the extension. Once installed, open YouTube and select the video you want to watch. Next, click on Unhook icon from top right hand corner, if it is not there make sure…

When it comes to creating charts and diagrams to represent stats and data, most of us are often intimidated by the thought that it requires sophisticated tools and advanced technology and in sometimes graphic design knowledge. Well, that used to be the case! Now a wide variety of EdTech tools make it super easy for anyone including those with the minimum design knowledge (like me) to create beautiful and professionally designed charts and graphic representations. Several AI assistants currently support the creation of visual representations. Simply craft a detailed prompt with your stats and ask the bot to provide a visual representation. Or, better yet upload a CSV file and…

In today’s post, I am sharing with you some of the best online course creation platforms out there. These are all platforms I have personally used or thoroughly reviewed in the past, and I am including them here because of their robust feature sets, ease of use, and flexibility in creating and delivering educational content. From engaging course builders and customizable landing pages to comprehensive payment processing options, each platform offers unique advantages to educators and creators alike. I’m aware there are several other course building platforms that did not make it to this list, but I’ve chosen to focus on those that I believe offer the most value and…