🎧 Transform Your Language Lessons with Audio-Enhanced Google Slides™
Static slides are out—interactive, immersive lessons are in! Adding audio narration to your Google Slides™ is a game-changer for foreign language learning. Students don’t just read—they listen, repeat, and build real confidence in speaking. In this post, I’ll show you how audio integration turns vocabulary and grammar exercises into dynamic experiences that improve pronunciation, listening skills, and fluency. Ready to level up your lessons? Let’s dive in!

What if students could see the meaning of Greek and Latin roots instead of just memorizing them? In this blog, I share how I combined AI image generators with language instruction to create an imaginative, cross-curricular lesson for fifth graders. Inspired by my science unit on the Chixulub asteroid and years of virtual teaching, this activity invites students to invent new words using random affixes, infer their meanings, and bring them to life through AI-generated images. It's a fresh, tech-savvy twist on root word instruction—complete with audio-narrated slides, teacher tools, and deep interdisciplinary learning.

Step into the world of Godard, Truffaut, and the bold filmmakers who revolutionized cinema. My new narrated lesson brings French New Wave (La Nouvelle Vague) to life with rich visuals, authentic language, and embedded native audio narration. Students don’t just read about cinéma vérité—they hear and feel the rhythms of French dialogue in context.

When I embarked on creating my AP Art History product line, I was both thrilled and daunted. As a French major with a passion for art, I’d spent years wandering museums from Paris to Istanbul, but crafting curriculum for AP teachers was uncharted territory. My first step was tackling the College Board’s 250 required artworks—a task made easier by my academic background and travels to places like the Strasbourg Cathedral and Mexico City’s Aztec-rooted landmarks. What makes my resources unique is the narrated Google Slides, bringing art history to life for students and teachers. From Global Prehistory to contemporary works, I’ve poured my global experiences into lessons and bundles, like those exploring Colonial America or seasonal themes. My goal? To make AP Art History engaging and accessible, especially with targeted tools for mastering those tricky Free Response Questions.

Using AI to visualize iconic works of art has completely transformed the way I teach AP Art History. By creating digital images inspired by architectural masterpieces like Angkor Wat, Shwedagon Pagoda, and the Bayon Temple Faces, students can interact with these monumental sites in ways that textbooks alone can't offer. The ability to see and explore these spaces—complete with water elements, sculptures, and pathways—helps deepen their understanding of the cultural and historical significance behind the art. AI not only makes these works more accessible, but it also encourages creativity and critical thinking, allowing students to engage with art history in an interactive, hands-on way.

In this blog, I explore the exciting journey of blending Classical and Byzantine art styles using modern digital tools. By combining the lifelike, human-focused details of Classical art with the flat, stylized figures and golden backdrops of Byzantine mosaics, I've created a unique fusion of both periods. Whether it's the fluid poses of Classical gods like Neptune or the rigid, divine authority portrayed in Byzantine figures like Emperor Justinian, my approach showcases the evolution of art from physical perfection to spiritual transcendence. Dive into this creative process and discover how you can bring your own artistic ideas to life with a blend of tradition and innovation.

Ten years ago, I traded my red pen for a rolling pin. Well, almost. The idea of learning to make pasta had been simmering in the back of my mind for years, but like so many of us, I kept pushing it aside. Lesson plans, parent-teacher conferences, and the endless hustle of classroom life always seemed to take precedence. But this year, I decided it was time to dust off that dream—literally. Flour dust, that is.

My first attempt at pasta-making was, let’s just say, a lesson in humility. Thick, rubbery noodles that could’ve doubled as bungee cords. But as any teacher knows, failure is just the first step toward mastery. With a little guidance from YouTube’s pasta maestro, Evan Funke, and a bag of 00 flour (thanks, hubby!), I’m finally starting to get the hang of it.

What began as a personal experiment has sparked a bigger idea: blending my love for Italian culture with my passion for teaching. Imagine students learning the language of pasta—words like sfoglino (pasta maker) and tagliere (cutting board)—while exploring the rich history and traditions behind every dish. It’s a delicious way to connect culture, language, and learning.

So, here’s to embracing the mess, trying something new, and finding joy outside the classroom. Because even teachers need hobbies. Who’s with me?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and it’s transforming the way we teach and learn. But with great power comes great responsibility. How can educators harness the potential of AI while ensuring it’s used ethically and effectively in the classroom? The answer lies in a human-centered approach that prioritizes the needs, abilities, and experiences of students, teachers, and administrators. From building AI literacy to addressing data privacy and fostering collaboration, this blog explores practical strategies for integrating AI into your lessons in ways that empower learners and uphold ethical standards. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to refine your approach, these insights will help you create a learning environment where technology enhances, rather than replaces, the human touch.

Can AI Really Help Teachers? My Experience with AI-Generated Classroom Designs

As we dive deeper into the school year, I’ve been exploring the potential of AI-generated classroom designs to transform how I approach lesson planning and creative projects. From interactive science lessons on volcanic eruptions and climate change to collaborative activities like coloring pages, AI has offered some surprising solutions. In this blog, I’ll share my personal experience using AI tools in the classroom—what worked, what didn’t, and how you can use AI to lighten your workload while keeping your lessons engaging and innovative!

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In 3rd-grade lesson, students explore the extinct marsupial lion, Thylacoleo carnifex. They read informational texts to learn about its habitat, physical features, and behaviors. Using this information, they complete writing prompts about where the marsupial lion lived, its retractable claws and premolars, and its hunting skills. This activity helps students improve reading comprehension and writing while discovering how this apex predator thrived in ancient Australia. The lesson ends with students sharing their work, bringing the marsupial lion’s world to life in the classroom.