Monica Burns

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Edtech consultant/author; tools, platforms, and strategies for classroom technology.

Speed Up Slide Creation with the Gemini Process
SocialApr 9, 2026

Speed Up Slide Creation with the Gemini Process

🎨 Creating slides doesn't have to eat up your entire prep period. ✨ I've shared this Gemini process with oodles of educators in workshops, and it's always a hit. 🔗 Now the full step-by-step guide is on the blog. https://t.co/ItAW6EgKbZ

By Monica Burns
Free EdTech Tools Teach Kids Money Skills This April
SocialApr 9, 2026

Free EdTech Tools Teach Kids Money Skills This April

🤑 National Financial Literacy Month is an ideal time to delve into financial literacy in the classroom. 🎯 This April, help kids learn to earn, save, spend, & donate with free EdTech resources from #ChaChing #MoneySmartKids https://t.co/boTCJsQArA

By Monica Burns
AI in Education: Real Classroom Use Cases Explored
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI in Education: Real Classroom Use Cases Explored

🎧 A new bonus episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast is out with practical examples of AI in education. 📚 I welcome back Caroline Haebig to talk through real classroom use cases for teachers and students. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with...

By Monica Burns
Prompt Generators Spark Ideas and Ease Writing Anxiety
SocialApr 8, 2026

Prompt Generators Spark Ideas and Ease Writing Anxiety

✍️ What helps students move past the blank page? For Encourage a Young Writer Day, try writing prompt generators to: • spark ideas fast • ease writing anxiety • support writing in any subject Explore classroom ideas 👇 https://t.co/i34H2e8hYj #EdTech #EdChat #EncourageAYoungWriterDay

By Monica Burns
2026 AI Trends Shaping the Future of Education
SocialApr 7, 2026

2026 AI Trends Shaping the Future of Education

🎧 Looking ahead at emerging AI trends in education for 2026. 📈 @WillcottJulie shares what educators should keep on their radar as AI evolves. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this episode. https://t.co/g3YgC1yDdH

By Monica Burns
AI Transforms Messy Notes Into Polished Drafts Instantly
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Transforms Messy Notes Into Polished Drafts Instantly

📋 You know what belongs in that rubric. ⏳ The formatting is what slows you down. 💡 AI can turn your messy notes into a polished starting point. https://t.co/GDB21nrz89

By Monica Burns
Rubric-Based Grading Speeds Feedback While Staying Customizable
SocialApr 6, 2026

Rubric-Based Grading Speeds Feedback While Staying Customizable

✍️ Grading student writing takes forever when you want to do it well. 📋 @Kira_Learning suggests rubric-based scores and feedback you can accept, edit, or override. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns
AI Prompts Cut Student Feedback From Hours to Minutes
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Prompts Cut Student Feedback From Hours to Minutes

🎯 What if your feedback process took minutes instead of hours? 🤖 I'm sharing prompt examples that help AI draft consistent comments for student work. 🎙️ All the details are in Episode 364! https://t.co/17uH9N7Fbz

By Monica Burns
AI Formats, Teachers Focus: 12 Ready‑to‑Use Prompts
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Formats, Teachers Focus: 12 Ready‑to‑Use Prompts

💡 You already have the expertise. 🤖 Let AI handle the formatting so you can focus on the content. 📝 12 copy-and-paste prompts for teachers on the blog now. https://t.co/yYaO02BkT3

By Monica Burns
Streamlining School Planning with Collaborative Platforms
SocialApr 4, 2026

Streamlining School Planning with Collaborative Platforms

📚 I’m joined by @kefalastech to talk about collaborative platforms and schoolwide projects. 💡 We share ideas for keeping planning and communication organized across a school. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this episode. https://t.co/6z03aWTjLJ

By Monica Burns
AI Tools Cut Weekly Hours for School Leaders
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Tools Cut Weekly Hours for School Leaders

How could AI save school leaders time each week? 💡 During National #AssistantPrincipalsWeek next week, explore practical ways AI can help craft emails, support teachers, and streamline school communication. Download the free ebook 👇 https://t.co/xDp2UrxM1G #K12

By Monica Burns
Kira Learning Lets You Create Full Courses, Not Just Lessons
SocialApr 3, 2026

Kira Learning Lets You Create Full Courses, Not Just Lessons

📚 Most AI tools help you write one lesson. @Kira_Learning helps you build an entire course. 🗂️ Units, lesson sequences, and assessments all aligned to standards in one place. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns
AI Accelerates Teaching Tasks, Your Expertise Still Key
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Accelerates Teaching Tasks, Your Expertise Still Key

🧠 Your expertise is what makes the final product great. 📝 AI just helps you get there faster. 🔗 New on the blog: 3 types of tasks AI can help teachers tackle. https://t.co/GDB21ns6XH

By Monica Burns
AI Enables Fast Classroom Infographics Without Design Skills
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Enables Fast Classroom Infographics Without Design Skills

📊 Infographics can help students focus on the most important ideas. 🤖 In this new blog post, I’m sharing how AI can help you create classroom infographics quickly, even if you don’t have a design background. 🔗 Read the full post here:...

By Monica Burns
AI‑Powered ChatPods Offer Guided, Bilingual Student Support
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI‑Powered ChatPods Offer Guided, Bilingual Student Support

💬 @Kira_Learning's ChatPods let students work through problems with guided AI support. 🌎 A student can even switch to Spanish mid-conversation and Kira keeps going. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns
AI Prompts Slash Teachers' Time-Consuming Formatting Tasks
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Prompts Slash Teachers' Time-Consuming Formatting Tasks

📋 I polled teachers on their most time-consuming tasks. 🏆 Formatting and document prep was near the top of every list. ✨ Today's NEW blog post: 12 AI prompts to handle that for you. https://t.co/yYaO02BSIB

By Monica Burns
Key AI Trends Shaping Education in 2026
SocialMar 29, 2026

Key AI Trends Shaping Education in 2026

🎧 Curious what AI trends educators should watch heading into 2026? 📊 In this bonus episode, @WillcottJulie and I unpack what’s shifting beyond classroom lessons. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this conversation. https://t.co/g3YgC1yDdH

By Monica Burns
Kira Learning Auto‑creates Scaffolded Versions From a Single Objective
SocialMar 28, 2026

Kira Learning Auto‑creates Scaffolded Versions From a Single Objective

🧩 Differentiation is important. Creating three versions of everything is might not always be doable. 🎯 @Kira_Learning generates scaffolded versions from one learning objective. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns
See Student Struggles Early with Concept Mastery Dashboard
SocialMar 26, 2026

See Student Struggles Early with Concept Mastery Dashboard

📊 What if you could see where students are struggling before the unit test? 🔍 @Kira_Learning's Student Atlas shows concept-level mastery while students are still working. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns
Boost Student Data Security Awareness on World Backup Day
SocialMar 26, 2026

Boost Student Data Security Awareness on World Backup Day

🔦 Shine a light on student data security awareness this #WorldBackupDay next week 💽 Tune into this episode & learn how to enhance student data security 🔓Unlock powerful strategies for a secure future today https://t.co/SkQFRzN8q8 @roxi_thompson

By Monica Burns
AI as a Thoughtful Learning Partner for All
SocialMar 25, 2026

AI as a Thoughtful Learning Partner for All

💡What should everyone know about AI? For National AI Literacy Day, this episode breaks down how to: • Use AI as a thoughtful learning partner • Support differentiation without shortcuts • Build trust and transparency around AI 🎧 Tune in here: https://t.co/YBXHJ1FfBk #AILiteracyDay #EdChat @RenLearnUS

By Monica Burns
Create Holiday Presentations with Student‑Friendly Digital Tools
SocialMar 23, 2026

Create Holiday Presentations with Student‑Friendly Digital Tools

📆 #MakeUpYourOwnHolidayDay is an awesome time to invent & share 📲 Try one of these student-friendly digital tools to design presentations to celebrate 🌱 From silly to serious, help your students' creations come to life https://t.co/9GHuxvQ98c

By Monica Burns
Use AI to Craft Classroom Infographics Easily
SocialMar 23, 2026

Use AI to Craft Classroom Infographics Easily

📚 Looking for a new way to help students visualize complex information? 🤖 My latest blog post shares how AI can help you create classroom infographics for everything from science to social studies. 🔗 I also included prompt ideas and tool suggestions...

By Monica Burns
Start Learning with Goals, Not Prompts, Using Kira
SocialMar 22, 2026

Start Learning with Goals, Not Prompts, Using Kira

🎯 @Kira_Learning doesn't start with a prompt. It starts with your learning goal. 📝 Define your standards and it builds a full lesson with embedded formative checks. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns
Students Embrace AI Tutors, Offers Practical Classroom Advice
SocialMar 22, 2026

Students Embrace AI Tutors, Offers Practical Classroom Advice

🤖 Want insight into how students respond to AI Tutors? 🎙️ Chelsea Sterrett talks about what she has seen in her classroom. 💡 Her advice can help you prepare for your own AI journey. https://t.co/PoqTD2Iigo https://t.co/WRiltrmSdR

By Monica Burns
AI Boosts Personalized Learning for Core Academic Skills
SocialMar 21, 2026

AI Boosts Personalized Learning for Core Academic Skills

🎧 Need real-world examples of AI supporting personalized learning? 📚 I’m excited to partner with @beacon_college to share tips on strengthening core academic skills. 👉 Full episode: https://t.co/ZbOq7sKoAU https://t.co/Iw7VvLo27G

By Monica Burns
AI Trends Shaping Education in 2026: Practical Insights
SocialMar 20, 2026

AI Trends Shaping Education in 2026: Practical Insights

🎧 NEW bonus episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast is now live. 🧠 I chat with @WillcottJulie to talk about emerging AI trends in education for 2026. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share practical insights educators can use right...

By Monica Burns
Brain Breaks Boost Focus and Momentum in Learning
SocialMar 16, 2026

Brain Breaks Boost Focus and Momentum in Learning

🧠 Brain Awareness Week is the perfect reminder: learning needs pauses, not just pushes These classroom brain breaks help students reset, refocus, and re-engage without losing momentum. 👉 Try these ideas in your classroom: https://t.co/CCSIen95UO #BrainAwarenessWeek #EdChat

By Monica Burns
AI Boosts Reading Skills Across All Subjects
SocialMar 16, 2026

AI Boosts Reading Skills Across All Subjects

📚 Reading instruction doesn’t live in one subject area. 🎧 In this post, I share seven ways AI can support student readers across the curriculum. 🧩 The examples show how to pair learning goals with the right tools. https://t.co/wbBHRu0pke

By Monica Burns
Collaborative Platforms Simplify Schoolwide Projects for Teachers
SocialMar 15, 2026

Collaborative Platforms Simplify Schoolwide Projects for Teachers

📚 New episode with @kefalastech on making schoolwide projects feel doable with collaborative platforms. 🧩 She shares examples from elementary classrooms that show what works when teams plan together. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this episode. https://t.co/FKVq4VFjqO

By Monica Burns
AI Transforms Academic Advising with Beacon College Collaboration
SocialMar 14, 2026

AI Transforms Academic Advising with Beacon College Collaboration

🚀 AI is a powerful tool for academic advisors and specialists. 🎙️ I’m excited to partner with @beacon_college to share what’s shifting in the world of assistive tech. 👉 Check it out: https://t.co/ZbOq7sKoAU https://t.co/uto1CAYlpn

By Monica Burns
Sharing My Current Read: How To Catch A Leprechaun
SocialMar 14, 2026

Sharing My Current Read: How To Catch A Leprechaun

📗 Currently reading: "How To Catch a Leprechaun" 📋 Anything fun on your reading list this week?

By Monica Burns
Boost Book Club Sessions with Author Q&A and Guides
SocialMar 13, 2026

Boost Book Club Sessions with Author Q&A and Guides

🎉 Want a fun way to kick off or wrap up your book club? 🗣️ I shared ideas like an author visit for a final session Q&A. 📚 I also mention study guides as a planning tool, including my free EdTech Essentials...

By Monica Burns
Practical Guidance for Teachers Integrating AI Tools
SocialMar 12, 2026

Practical Guidance for Teachers Integrating AI Tools

🤖 Curious what teachers need to consider before using AI tools? 🎙️ Chelsea Sterrett offers guidance based on her hands-on experience. 💡 You’ll get practical ideas for thoughtful AI integration. https://t.co/PoqTD2Iigo https://t.co/Qb4iXIFJSl

By Monica Burns
On-Demand Tools Transform Engaging Professional Development
SocialMar 11, 2026

On-Demand Tools Transform Engaging Professional Development

📚 In this episode, we talk about making professional development more engaging and easier to access. 🧩 Naomi Church shares strategies for using on demand tools to support ongoing learning. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this bonus episode....

By Monica Burns
Seven AI Strategies to Boost Text Comprehension Efficiently
SocialMar 10, 2026

Seven AI Strategies to Boost Text Comprehension Efficiently

📖 Helping students engage with text takes time and planning. ⚙️ This post offers seven AI-powered strategies to support readers more efficiently. 🧠 The focus stays on comprehension, vocabulary, and purposeful practice. https://t.co/wbBHRu0pke

By Monica Burns
AI Enhances Student Literacy While Setting Tech Boundaries
SocialMar 10, 2026

AI Enhances Student Literacy While Setting Tech Boundaries

🎙️ Curious how AI can boost student reading and writing skills? 📚 I’m excited to partner with @beacon_college to share real-world examples of setting tech boundaries. 👉 Catch the episode: https://t.co/ZbOq7sKoAU https://t.co/AcCyjzUtwC

By Monica Burns
Prompt Generators Boost Student Confidence and Writing Efficiency
SocialMar 10, 2026

Prompt Generators Boost Student Confidence and Writing Efficiency

📣 Dive into a Write Your Story Day strategy... With just a few clicks, writing prompt generators help students build confidence, find their voice, and keep writing moving without extra prep time. 👇 See how it works: https://t.co/tq46nLA2Dj #EdTech #K12

By Monica Burns
Five Automation Tools to Save Teachers' Time
SocialMar 9, 2026

Five Automation Tools to Save Teachers' Time

📚 This BONUS episode is packed with time saving ideas for teachers. ⏱️ Rich Colosi shares five tools that automate routine tasks without adding extra work. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this episode. https://t.co/TnFLLibivP

By Monica Burns
Streamline Book Club Admin with Simple Productivity Hacks
SocialMar 9, 2026

Streamline Book Club Admin with Simple Productivity Hacks

📅 Want to reduce the workload of running the book club? ✅ I shared simple productivity moves like calendar invites and templates for reminders. 📨 Less admin work means more time for the conversation that matters. https://t.co/4Iyy80KjlQ

By Monica Burns
Educators Must Prioritize Access, Representation, Responsibility in AI
SocialMar 8, 2026

Educators Must Prioritize Access, Representation, Responsibility in AI

📚 Curious about AI ethics? 🧠 Nasser Jones shares how educators can think about access, representation, and responsibility. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this conversation. https://t.co/8PuatG4Bt4

By Monica Burns
Use AI to Celebrate International Women’s Week in Class
SocialMar 7, 2026

Use AI to Celebrate International Women’s Week in Class

🎉 How will your students celebrate #InternationalWomensWeek? Create AI-powered presentations to: ✅ Spotlight women leaders in history ✅ Showcase student reflections on inspiring women ✅ Design interactive quizzes about women’s achievements https://t.co/M7JcguQx4w

By Monica Burns
Top EdTech Blog Picks: ChatGPT, Feedback, Lesson Planning
SocialMar 7, 2026

Top EdTech Blog Picks: ChatGPT, Feedback, Lesson Planning

💻 Searching for educational technology blog posts? 📖 This curated list highlights top posts on ChatGPT prompts, feedback strategies, and lesson planning tips. 🔎 Take a look at the full roundup: https://t.co/Fw2GB3DpMs

By Monica Burns
Collaborative Platforms Unite Schoolwide Projects and Communities
SocialMar 6, 2026

Collaborative Platforms Unite Schoolwide Projects and Communities

📚 In today’s episode, I’m talking with @kefalastech about organizing schoolwide projects with collaborative platforms. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this conversation. 🏫 You’ll hear ideas and stories you can adapt to bring your school community together. https://t.co/FKVq4VFRgm

By Monica Burns
Student Podcasts Amplify Voice, Critical Thinking, Collaboration
SocialMar 6, 2026

Student Podcasts Amplify Voice, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

🎙️How can student voice show up in authentic, meaningful ways? On Speech & Debate Education Day, this episode explores how student podcast projects support: • Voice and perspective • Critical thinking • Collaboration and reflection 🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/7wBNkNSGhi #SpeechAndDebateEducationDay #EdChat

By Monica Burns
Align AI with Teaching Priorities and Overcome Hesitation
SocialMar 6, 2026

Align AI with Teaching Priorities and Overcome Hesitation

📣 A new episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast is out now. 🛠️ Learn how to clarify AI’s place in teacher workflows and align it to instructional priorities. 💬 I also cover ways to respond to hesitation and keep dialogue productive. https://t.co/CxtPjrrldA

By Monica Burns
Use Quick Breakouts for Inclusive Large-Group Discussions
SocialMar 4, 2026

Use Quick Breakouts for Inclusive Large-Group Discussions

🗣️ If your group is larger, small group talk time helps everyone participate. ⏲️ I share tips for quick breakout room structures with one clear prompt. 📣 Then bring everyone back for a fast share out and a takeaway. https://t.co/4Iyy80KjlQ

By Monica Burns
15 Must-Read Picks on AI, Creativity, and Efficiency
SocialMar 2, 2026

15 Must-Read Picks on AI, Creativity, and Efficiency

🧠 I’ve gathered 15 reader favorites covering AI in education, student creativity, and time-saving workflows. 🌐 Explore the complete collection: https://t.co/Fw2GB3DpMs

By Monica Burns
On‑Demand Tools Transform Teacher Professional Development
SocialMar 2, 2026

On‑Demand Tools Transform Teacher Professional Development

📚 This episode focuses on the future of teacher learning and what schools can do today. ⏱️ Naomi Church explains how on demand tools can make PD more realistic for busy educators. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this...

By Monica Burns