11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Our Best Ditch That Textbook Resources: 8 Ideas You Can Use in Class Tomorrow!

Our Best Ditch That Textbook Resources: 8 Ideas You Can Use in Class Tomorrow!

2023 Ditch Summit
Our Best Ditch That Textbook Resources: 8 Ideas You Can Use in Class Tomorrow!Karly Moura and Matt Miller View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout Karly Website: VirtualEscapeRooms.orgPodcast: The Ditch That Textbook PodcastTwitter: @KarlyMoura and @EscapeRms Karly Moura is the social media and blog editor at Ditch That Textbook, where she contributes to the website and creates educational resources that reach tens of thousands of educators all over the world. Prior to her role at Ditch That Textbook Karly taught in the elementary school classroom for more than 15 years, teaching students about computer science, coding, and other subjects. In her role as an instructional coach, Karly worked with teachers in person and remotely to integrate technology into the classroom in new and exciting ways. She is…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Keeping it Real with Student Relationships in Class

Keeping it Real with Student Relationships in Class

2023 Ditch Summit
Keeping it Real with Student Relationships in ClassCJ Reynolds View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout CJWebsite: www.realrapwithreynolds.comYouTube Channel: Real Rap with ReynoldsApple Podcasts: Teach Your Class Off RadioInstagram: Instagram.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: Real Rap with ReynoldsFacebook Group: Real Rap with Reynolds Teacher TalkTwitter: @realrapreynoldsCJ Reynolds has been a classroom educator for almost 20 years, teaching high school Literature and The History of Hip-Hop in West Philadelphia and Camden, NJ. He is also the author of Teach Your Class Off and the creator of the Real Rap with Reynolds YouTube channel. CJ speaks at schools, universities, and conferences all over the United States.Reynolds' work focuses on helping schools and their teachers become who they dream of being by creating relevant, engaging, meaningful learning experiences that infuse…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Student Engagement, Projects, and Classroom Culture

Student Engagement, Projects, and Classroom Culture

2023 Ditch Summit
Student Engagement, Projects, and Classroom CultureAndre Daughty View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits About AndreWebsite: AndreDaughty.orgYouTube: @AndreDaughtyTikTok: @AndreDaughtyLinkedin: @AndreDaughtyTwitter/X: @AndreDaughtyFacebook: @TheAndreDaughty Instagram: @TheAndreDaughty Threads: @TheAndreDaughtyAndre Daughty's educational journey truly began after hearing Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu state, "If you observe children, they will teach you how to teach them." That phrase shifted Andre's philosophy of education. By observing the students in his own classroom at the elementary, secondary and post-graduate level, he differentiated curriculum and projects based on his students' interests. His workshops and professional development seminars involve high energy, practical ways to use today’s strategies, collaboration and fun stories to help connect the content to attender’s lives. He enjoys inspiring all through workshops, speaking engagements, seminars and embedded coaching experiences.{tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Media Literacy in an Ever-Changing AI Landscape

Media Literacy in an Ever-Changing AI Landscape

2023 Ditch Summit
Media Literacy in an Ever-Changing AI Landscape Julie Smith View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout JulieWebsite: www.heyjuliesmith.comTwitter:  @julnilsmith Book: Master the MediaJulie is on the faculty of Webster University in St Louis and is a Media Literacy evangelist. She's the author of "Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save our Plugged-In World" and will talk about media literacy, digital forensics and social media to anyone who will listen =){tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Memorable, Relevant Project-Based Learning

Memorable, Relevant Project-Based Learning

2023 Ditch Summit
Memorable, Relevant Project-Based LearningYariza Villalba View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout Yaritza Website: Mckenziesadventures.comBooks: McKenzie's Time Machine, McKenzie's Bisabuela, La Bisabuela De McKenzieTwitter: @inc_yv Instagram: Yaritza.V__Yaritza Villalba is an Education Consultant, currently working as an Educator Innovation Lead with Microsoft Flip. She leads professional learning opportunities, centered on culturally responsive sustaining education (CRSE) and project-based learning, to an international network of educators. With thirteen years of experience in urban education, Yaritza supplies many effective strategies and resources for educating and supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous. and people of color) students and families. After graduating from the State University of New York at Albany, she began her career teaching Social Studies to overaged, under credited high school students in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Later, she earned…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
AI in the Classroom: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

AI in the Classroom: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

2023 Ditch Summit
AI in the Classroom: Today, Tomorrow and BeyondMatt Miller View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout MattWebsite: DitchThatTextbook.comBooks:  Ditch That Textbook, Ditch That Homework, Don’t Ditch That Tech, Tech Like a PIRATE,  Do More with Google Classroom, and AI for EducatorsPodcast: The Ditch That Textbook Podcast and The Digital Learning PodcastTwitter: @jmattmillerFacebook: DitchThatTextbookYouTube: youtube.com/@ditchthattextbookMatt Miller taught in public schools for more than 10 years, teaching all levels of high school Spanish. In his career, he planned nearly 12,000 class lessons. He taught more than half a million instructional minutes. And he graded work for nearly 2,000 days of class. He’s an award-winning author with five books to his name. Matt is a Google Certified Innovator, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and two-time Bammy! Awards nominee. His Ditch That…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
10 InterACTIVE, Engaging EdTech Classroom Ideas

10 InterACTIVE, Engaging EdTech Classroom Ideas

2023 Ditch Summit
10 InterACTIVE, Engaging EdTech Classroom IdeasJoe & Kristin Merrill View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout Joe and KristinWebsite: themerrillsedu.comBooks: The InterACTIVE Class and Flipgrid in The InterACTIVE ClassTwitter: @themerrillseduFacebook: @TheMerrillsEduInstagram: @TheMerrillsEduTikTok: @themerrillseduKristin is a fourth grade teacher, certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, and Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator. She is an ambassador for: Flipgrid, Seesaw, Classkick, and Buncee. Kristin has co-hosted events like Ed Camp Flipgrid, and is also one of the moderators of the #FlipgridFever chat. She has been teaching for over 13 years and works hard to engage students in learning by reaching them in ways that are responsive, relevant and interACTIVE through the intentional infusion of technology in the classroom.Joe is a first grade teacher and certified Microsoft Innovative Educator. He is…
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11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Demystifying AI

Demystifying AI

2023 Ditch Summit
Demystifying AIFely García López View/Record Flip Videos from illinois? Get official PD credits Sketchnote by Jen Giffen @VirtualGiffAbout FelyTwitter: @FelyTeachnologyFely is a passionate educator who loves to help others. She spent more than 15 years as an ELAR and ESL teacher, 2 years as ESL and Educational Technology Integration Strategist, and is currently an Educator Innovation Lead at team Flipgrid-Microsoft. Fely is an advocate for equity and inclusion in every classroom or learning community. She believes in “relationships before curriculum” and loves being her learners’ loudest cheerleader. Most importantly, Fely is dedicated to empowering every teacher and student to reach his or her fullest potential.{tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer
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