11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura
Don’t be bajiggidy: How to slay with classroom tech

Don’t be bajiggidy: How to slay with classroom tech

2024 Ditch Summit
Don't Be Bajiggidy: How to Slay with Classroom TechManny Curiel DISCUSS THIS SESSION IN FIGJAM Reflect with MirrorTalk (Win prizes) Get The Book Creator Ditch Summit Notebook from illinois? Get official PD credits About MannyTwitter: @MannyDiscoTechInstagram: @MannyDiscoTechBluesky:@mannydiscotech.bsky.socialTikTok: @MannyDiscoTechLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mannycurielYouTube: youtube.com/mannycurielSuper Manny is a at kid at heart Taught 1-3rd grade bilingual, cries on Disney Movies, former EdTech Coach, HotMess express and future author! Enjoy walks at the beach, empowering teachers to share their shine and love on our global community of teachers and coaches.Manny Curiel started his career as a regular primary teacher, driven by a passion for making learning fun and engaging. With the support of outstanding leaders who pushed him to continually improve, Manny taught himself how to integrate technology into his classroom, leveraging platforms like Twitter to…
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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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