Goblin Tools

Do you have students that struggle with large projects or to-do lists? Do you sometimes struggle with where to start on a task?

Goblin Tools can compile my brain-dump into a list of tasks or help tame the challenge of large tasks or assignments, especially for our neurodivergent students. This is a free online suite of AI-powered mini-apps designed to conquer chaos and boost productivity.

With Goblin Tools you can break big tasks down into manageable steps with 'Magic To Do" or estimate how long a a task might take with 'Estimator'. Do you need help verifying the tone of someones writing or does your writing need to be more formal?  Check out 'The Judge' or 'Formalizer'.

Goblin Tools helps you get organized and achieve your goals, one bite-sized chunk at a time.

Canva in the Classroom

Have you been looking for a fun way to use technology in the classroom? Have you been wondering how you can use Canva with your students?

Canva is a great tool and they offer it free for educators. If you work in one of my local districts, access is available via Clever, for teachers, staff and students.

I recently attended MACUL and came back with a ton of ideas for using Canva in the classroom. Below is a short list of ways to use it in the classroom.  Please reach out if you would like more details about any of the options listed below.

You can use Canva to create:

Teacher / Student Presentations
Group work activities
Interactive Graphic Organizers
Social Media Posts
Google Classroom Headers
Posters

Newsletters 

Flyers
Videos 

Screen Recordings
Whiteboard activities
Comics

storyboards

digital books

magazine covers
YouTube thumbnails

...and so many more options.

Canva Magic Write

Are you experiencing writer's block or struggling to find the right words?

Canva has you covered with Magic Write! This AI-powered teaching assistant lives within the familiar Canva interface. Simply provide Magic Write with a prompt or topic, and it will generate creative teacher content, such as parent emails, lesson plan starters or even newsletter articles. Polish and personalize the suggestions, and watch your writing flow with the help of Magic Write!

Canva Magic Design

Are you stuck staring at a blank canvas?  

Meet Magic Design, a powerful tool within Canva Magic Studio.  Magic Design harnesses the power of AI to turn your ideas into reality in an instant.  Type your idea or vision in a few words, or upload your own media to describe what you envision and Magic Design will generate a collection or custom template just for you – an educational presentation, educational video, classroom poster, Google Classroom Header, worksheet or even lesson plans – in seconds. 

No design experience required – Magic Design helps you create professional-looking content that will grab attention!

Canva Magic Studio

Are you ready to weave AI into your Canva projects? Power up your design toolkit with the top AI-powered design and productivity tools with Canva Magic Studio! This graphic design platform empowers users of all skill levels to create stunning visuals. Canva provides a vast library of templates, images, and fonts, but Magic Studio takes it a step further. Magic Studio uses artificial intelligence to generate unique content, suggest text variations, and remove backgrounds from images – all within the familiar Canva interface.

Did you already know that YCS and LCS have secured an educational account for Canva, accessible through Clever? This account unlocks premium features and content, making it the perfect tool for presentations, reports, and all your creative projects! Click on the icon in Clever to check it out.

Brisk Teaching

Have you been feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning and grading?

Brisk Teaching can be your new teaching companion! This Chrome extension utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline your workflow. Brisk AI integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace, allowing you to create quizzes, interventions, adjust content reading level, and even assess student writing – all without ever leaving your workspace. Breathe a sigh of relief and let Brisk AI help you get back to what matters most: teaching!

Magic Student AI

Are you struggling to help your students navigate the exciting world of AI? Magic Student AI is here to help!

MagicSchool for Students is an educational AI platform educational platform designed to build AI literacy for students. It not only teaches students to use AI responsibly, it also unlocks learning opportunities not possible without generative AI.

It's not magic, but it sure feels like it!