Lubbock ISD TechTips
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This is the BlueSky account for technology tips and news from the Lubbock ISD Technology Services Department.
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Looking for ways to practice observation and data collection? 🦅🐾
explore.org offers free K-12 lesson plans that pair with their live cams. Perfect for teaching animal behavior, ecosystems, and the scientific method!
Free resources here: explore.org/education #EduSky
explore.org offers free K-12 lesson plans that pair with their live cams. Perfect for teaching animal behavior, ecosystems, and the scientific method!
Free resources here: explore.org/education #EduSky
February 18, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Looking for ways to practice observation and data collection? 🦅🐾
explore.org offers free K-12 lesson plans that pair with their live cams. Perfect for teaching animal behavior, ecosystems, and the scientific method!
Free resources here: explore.org/education #EduSky
explore.org offers free K-12 lesson plans that pair with their live cams. Perfect for teaching animal behavior, ecosystems, and the scientific method!
Free resources here: explore.org/education #EduSky
Explore Mount Rushmore Virtually this President’s Day. Dive into history, hear local voices, and explore the Black Hills memorial to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln—all from your screen.
👉 Start the tour here: tapestry.cyark.org/content/moun... #EduSky
👉 Start the tour here: tapestry.cyark.org/content/moun... #EduSky
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial through the stories of the many communities whose cultural traditions have shaped this place and continue to flourish in the Black Hills. This virtual tour als...
tapestry.cyark.org
February 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Explore Mount Rushmore Virtually this President’s Day. Dive into history, hear local voices, and explore the Black Hills memorial to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln—all from your screen.
👉 Start the tour here: tapestry.cyark.org/content/moun... #EduSky
👉 Start the tour here: tapestry.cyark.org/content/moun... #EduSky
Create an infographic of a YouTube video using NotebookLM!
1. Create a notebook.
2. Paste YouTube link in NotebookLM
3. Click the Infographic button.
Learn> www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rKA...
1. Create a notebook.
2. Paste YouTube link in NotebookLM
3. Click the Infographic button.
Learn> www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rKA...
How to Create INCREDIBLE Infographics with NotebookLM (No Watermarks)
YouTube video by Paul J Lipsky
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Create an infographic of a YouTube video using NotebookLM!
1. Create a notebook.
2. Paste YouTube link in NotebookLM
3. Click the Infographic button.
Learn> www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rKA...
1. Create a notebook.
2. Paste YouTube link in NotebookLM
3. Click the Infographic button.
Learn> www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rKA...
💕 Happy Valentine’s Day to the educators who support, encourage, and believe in every student. Your kindness matters more than you know. #ThankATeacher
February 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
💕 Happy Valentine’s Day to the educators who support, encourage, and believe in every student. Your kindness matters more than you know. #ThankATeacher
How to Create a Color Splash Photo with Adobe Express youtu.be/sHWHaqb8zpk?... via @claudiozavalajr #EduSky
How to Create a Color Splash Photo with Adobe Express
YouTube video by Claudio Zavala Jr.
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 10:27 PM
How to Create a Color Splash Photo with Adobe Express youtu.be/sHWHaqb8zpk?... via @claudiozavalajr #EduSky
How to Print Poster Size | Tutorial for Teachers youtu.be/zcSkVgQGlDY?... #EduSky
How to Print Poster Size | Tutorial for Teachers
YouTube video by Pocketful of Primary
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 12:58 AM
How to Print Poster Size | Tutorial for Teachers youtu.be/zcSkVgQGlDY?... #EduSky
Do you have a need for a countdown timer? Check out this free, online, simple countdown timer from Aftel. www.aftel.net
Set time, color, and sounds. Set for windowed or full screen. #EduSky
Set time, color, and sounds. Set for windowed or full screen. #EduSky
Aftel
The countdown timer for learning, teaching, workshops and presentations
www.aftel.net
February 11, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Do you have a need for a countdown timer? Check out this free, online, simple countdown timer from Aftel. www.aftel.net
Set time, color, and sounds. Set for windowed or full screen. #EduSky
Set time, color, and sounds. Set for windowed or full screen. #EduSky
This free, intuitive map-making tool is perfect for:
History: Create custom maps of historical settings.
Literature: Visualize story settings or quests.
STEM: Build engaging problem-solving activities.
Bring creativity & critical thinking to your K-12 classroom!
#edusky app.dungeonscrawl.com
History: Create custom maps of historical settings.
Literature: Visualize story settings or quests.
STEM: Build engaging problem-solving activities.
Bring creativity & critical thinking to your K-12 classroom!
#edusky app.dungeonscrawl.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
This free, intuitive map-making tool is perfect for:
History: Create custom maps of historical settings.
Literature: Visualize story settings or quests.
STEM: Build engaging problem-solving activities.
Bring creativity & critical thinking to your K-12 classroom!
#edusky app.dungeonscrawl.com
History: Create custom maps of historical settings.
Literature: Visualize story settings or quests.
STEM: Build engaging problem-solving activities.
Bring creativity & critical thinking to your K-12 classroom!
#edusky app.dungeonscrawl.com
Create a sketch-note type image based on an instructional YouTube video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQrk...
Sketch-note of the Example video www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBEn... #edusky
Sketch-note of the Example video www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBEn... #edusky
Make Sketchnotes with Gemini in 60 Seconds for Free!
YouTube video by Educraft
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Create a sketch-note type image based on an instructional YouTube video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQrk...
Sketch-note of the Example video www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBEn... #edusky
Sketch-note of the Example video www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBEn... #edusky
How to use Google Vids: AI-powered video creation in the classroom: ditchthattextbook.com/google-vids/ via @ditchthattextbook.com #EduSky
How to use Google Vids: AI powered video creation in the classroom
Sit with a bunch of teenagers, or many adults, when they're trying to kill time.You'll see them scrolling through social media as if it were a timed race
ditchthattextbook.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
How to use Google Vids: AI-powered video creation in the classroom: ditchthattextbook.com/google-vids/ via @ditchthattextbook.com #EduSky
Let Canva code some learning games you can use in the classroom. No coding skills required. How To Use Canva Code AI (Step by Step Guide) youtu.be/I-bu63xRdog?... #edusky
How To Use Canva Code AI (Step by Step Guide)
YouTube video by How to Digital
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Let Canva code some learning games you can use in the classroom. No coding skills required. How To Use Canva Code AI (Step by Step Guide) youtu.be/I-bu63xRdog?... #edusky
Adobe Express for Education is available free of charge to staff and students. Let your creativity shine with the help of these tips and tricks. Adobe Express Secrets Every Teacher Should Know www.youtube.com/live/oiduPMY... #Edusky
Adobe Express Secrets Every Teacher Should Know
YouTube video by Adobe Live
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Adobe Express for Education is available free of charge to staff and students. Let your creativity shine with the help of these tips and tricks. Adobe Express Secrets Every Teacher Should Know www.youtube.com/live/oiduPMY... #Edusky
Do you have browser tabs you are not ready to close yet because you might need them later? A great way to organize them is to use Chrome's Tab Groups.
www.youtube.com/shorts/5G0iM...
Right-click, create a group, assign it a color, and add the tabs to the group. Saved for later! #EduSky
www.youtube.com/shorts/5G0iM...
Right-click, create a group, assign it a color, and add the tabs to the group. Saved for later! #EduSky
Color-coded Tabs Groups: Part 1
YouTube video by Quick Tech 4 Teachers
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Do you have browser tabs you are not ready to close yet because you might need them later? A great way to organize them is to use Chrome's Tab Groups.
www.youtube.com/shorts/5G0iM...
Right-click, create a group, assign it a color, and add the tabs to the group. Saved for later! #EduSky
www.youtube.com/shorts/5G0iM...
Right-click, create a group, assign it a color, and add the tabs to the group. Saved for later! #EduSky
Educators, don’t overlook the powerful accessibility features built into Chromebooks! These tools help ensure every student can fully engage and thrive in your classroom. 🌱 #MindfulTech
www.chrmbook.com/chromebook-a... #edusky
www.chrmbook.com/chromebook-a... #edusky
Chromebook Accessibility Features for the Classroom
An educator's guide to the accessibility features of Chromebooks. Learn about dictation, select-to-speak, screen zoom and more!
www.chrmbook.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Educators, don’t overlook the powerful accessibility features built into Chromebooks! These tools help ensure every student can fully engage and thrive in your classroom. 🌱 #MindfulTech
www.chrmbook.com/chromebook-a... #edusky
www.chrmbook.com/chromebook-a... #edusky
Transform a story or novel being read in the classroom into a song with Suno. suno.com
Type in a prompt and let Suno's AI develop a song. Example from Lord of the Flies: suno.com/s/DtHIXzNG54... #EduSky
Type in a prompt and let Suno's AI develop a song. Example from Lord of the Flies: suno.com/s/DtHIXzNG54... #EduSky
Suno | AI Music
Create stunning original music for free in seconds using AI. Make your own masterpieces, share with friends, and discover music from artists worldwide.
suno.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Transform a story or novel being read in the classroom into a song with Suno. suno.com
Type in a prompt and let Suno's AI develop a song. Example from Lord of the Flies: suno.com/s/DtHIXzNG54... #EduSky
Type in a prompt and let Suno's AI develop a song. Example from Lord of the Flies: suno.com/s/DtHIXzNG54... #EduSky
Use this Google Drawings template with students to help them create Valentine's Day poetry.
www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/01/vale... #edusky @ericcurts.bsky.social
www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/01/vale... #edusky @ericcurts.bsky.social
Valentines Magnetic Poetry with Google Drawings
Valentine's Day is just a couple weeks away, so what better time to have your students work on their creative writing skills with a Vale...
www.controlaltachieve.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Use this Google Drawings template with students to help them create Valentine's Day poetry.
www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/01/vale... #edusky @ericcurts.bsky.social
www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/01/vale... #edusky @ericcurts.bsky.social
Don't purchase Valentine's Day cards. Use this template to make your own!
www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/03/goog...
www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/03/goog...
Create Greeting Cards with Google Drawings
Google Apps has loads of awesome tools, but one thing that often gets mentioned as missing is a desktop publishing app . If you wa...
www.controlaltachieve.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Don't purchase Valentine's Day cards. Use this template to make your own!
www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/03/goog...
www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/03/goog...
Tune Into Forests From Around The World. Enhance your calm with the sounds of real forests. www.tree.fm
tree.fm – Tune Into Forests From Around The World 🌳🔈
People around the world recorded the sounds of their forests, so you can escape into nature, while in lockdown or unable to travel. Use this site to chill, meditate or do some digital shinrin-yoku.
www.tree.fm
January 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Tune Into Forests From Around The World. Enhance your calm with the sounds of real forests. www.tree.fm
If you want to add some fun classroom timers into your routine, try these from www.online-stopwatch.com/classroom-ti...
Great for:
⏰ Bell Ringers
⏰ Station Work
⏰ Centers
⏰Transitions... and more
Great for:
⏰ Bell Ringers
⏰ Station Work
⏰ Centers
⏰Transitions... and more
Classroom Timers - Fun Timers
A range of fun timers! Great for the classroom, or meetings. Bookmark some new educational materials today! All Free, all for download.
www.online-stopwatch.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:16 PM
If you want to add some fun classroom timers into your routine, try these from www.online-stopwatch.com/classroom-ti...
Great for:
⏰ Bell Ringers
⏰ Station Work
⏰ Centers
⏰Transitions... and more
Great for:
⏰ Bell Ringers
⏰ Station Work
⏰ Centers
⏰Transitions... and more
Create a Digital Escape Room for brain breaks or as a fun learning tool! 🚪🔑
Check out this step-by-step guide to get started: sites.google.com/view/edutech...
✨ It’s perfect for critical thinking, collaboration, and keeping students engaged. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? #EduSky
Check out this step-by-step guide to get started: sites.google.com/view/edutech...
✨ It’s perfect for critical thinking, collaboration, and keeping students engaged. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? #EduSky
January 29, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Create a Digital Escape Room for brain breaks or as a fun learning tool! 🚪🔑
Check out this step-by-step guide to get started: sites.google.com/view/edutech...
✨ It’s perfect for critical thinking, collaboration, and keeping students engaged. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? #EduSky
Check out this step-by-step guide to get started: sites.google.com/view/edutech...
✨ It’s perfect for critical thinking, collaboration, and keeping students engaged. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? #EduSky
Help gamify your classroom with Bingo Baker. bingobaker.com
Add your words and the size of the card and click generate. There is even an online link option that randomizes the card for each student. Students click on the box on the screen to mark it out.
Add your words and the size of the card and click generate. There is even an online link option that randomizes the card for each student. Students click on the box on the screen to mark it out.
January 27, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Help gamify your classroom with Bingo Baker. bingobaker.com
Add your words and the size of the card and click generate. There is even an online link option that randomizes the card for each student. Students click on the box on the screen to mark it out.
Add your words and the size of the card and click generate. There is even an online link option that randomizes the card for each student. Students click on the box on the screen to mark it out.
In Chrome, users can right-click a webpage and select Open in Reader Mode. This will open the page in a side panel, displaying only the text to read. Change the font, font size, theme color, line height, and spacing.
January 26, 2026 at 11:02 PM
In Chrome, users can right-click a webpage and select Open in Reader Mode. This will open the page in a side panel, displaying only the text to read. Change the font, font size, theme color, line height, and spacing.
Do you want to build a snowman? And write about your snowman? Grab the Slides template and let student creativity flow.
www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/12/buil...
www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/12/buil...
Build a Snowman with Google Slides
Do you want to build a snowman? Well now you can with this fun, and educational, Google Slides activity. This is a great way for student...
www.controlaltachieve.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Do you want to build a snowman? And write about your snowman? Grab the Slides template and let student creativity flow.
www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/12/buil...
www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/12/buil...
Meet Google Storybook in Gemini.
Whether you're introducing a complex science concept or helping a student through a social-emotional milestone, Storybook turns your prompts into 10-page, narrated digital books. gemini.google/overview/sto...
Example: gemini.google.com/share/87fb03...
Whether you're introducing a complex science concept or helping a student through a social-emotional milestone, Storybook turns your prompts into 10-page, narrated digital books. gemini.google/overview/sto...
Example: gemini.google.com/share/87fb03...
January 24, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Meet Google Storybook in Gemini.
Whether you're introducing a complex science concept or helping a student through a social-emotional milestone, Storybook turns your prompts into 10-page, narrated digital books. gemini.google/overview/sto...
Example: gemini.google.com/share/87fb03...
Whether you're introducing a complex science concept or helping a student through a social-emotional milestone, Storybook turns your prompts into 10-page, narrated digital books. gemini.google/overview/sto...
Example: gemini.google.com/share/87fb03...