# Ditch That Textbook

> Practical teaching & tech ideas for class tomorrow

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## Posts
- [🗑 Chatbot Files #1: Getting students to work](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/9-24-2026): Get them mentally prepared -- without doing the thinking for them
- [🗑 Can AI chatbots actually help students?](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/9-21-2026): Can they support thinking without shortcutting it?
- [🗑 PDF GUIDE: Make / Capture / AI / Amplify](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/9-17-2026): An AI-powered "paper + tech" teaching framework
- [🗑 Get more from your paper assignments](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/9-14-2026)
- [🗑 NEW: Ultimate Guide to Class Collaboration (PDF)](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/9-10-2026): 32 pages of activities, research-backed ideas, and more
- [🗑 "Bad Ideas Only": Collaborative work structures for class](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/9-7-2026): Plug any of these ideas into your lesson plans this week!
- [🗑 Great collaborative work: structure and roles](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/9-3-2026): Help students know how collaboration really works for results
- [🗑 10 no-tech activities for class (or PD)](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-31-2026): Try these ideas to boost team-building with your people
- [🗑 Why group work stinks (and how to fix it)](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-27-2026): Collaboration thrives in a certain set of circumstances
- [🗑 AI tips, a teacher community, and more](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-24-2026): Join our DTT online community for ideas from educators like you
- [🗑 New: Claude for Teachers (and how to use it)](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-20-2026): Get free Claude premium plus teacher features
- [🗑 Combining paper AND tech for learning](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-17-2026): Plus: Amazon finds, personalize learning, and literacy resources
- [🗑 Lesson library, interest surveys & "triage feedback"](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-14-2026): LOTS of strategies, tips, and ideas for back to school time!
- [🗑 10 easy ways to get to know students](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-10-2026): Templates, activities, and resources to get you started
- [🗑 Slides/PPT template: Be a Millionaire game 💰](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-6-2026): ... with pre-made games, a quiz generator, and lots of ideas!
- [🗑 New school year: Seats, rules, relationships + more](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/8-3-2026): Get ideas and share tips in our online community
- [🗑 10+ ways to teach with video](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/7-31-2026): Make video interactive, build community, and more
- [🗑 50+ back-to-school ideas for your first weeks](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/7-23-2026): Download our brand-new free guide packed with activities, templates, screen-free games, AI prompts, plus Padlet Sandbox and NotebookLM tips.
- [🗑 5 things to fix about screens in schools](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/7-16-2026): Let's address this discussion we're all having in education right now
- [🗑 Slides, videos, apps & resources from ISTELive](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/7-9-2026): Full videos of my presentations plus more!
- [🗑 Tips, tools, and ideas for you from ISTELive](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/6-30-2026): PLUS: Come to our in-person / virtual DTT meet-up! 
- [🗑 How to "attend ISTE" virtually with me next week](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/6-25-2026): Where to get resources from the conference so it feels like you're there
- [🗑 What will your teacher legacy be?](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/6-18-2026): ... and more "Deep Thoughts" to ponder together during the summer!
- [🗑 2 fun ways to end a lesson strong](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/6-9-2026): Plus: a new challenge, a book discount, and a new app to try
- [🗑 The best of Ditch That Textbook ’25-’26](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/6-2-2026): Our best resources from the past school year
- [🗑 When to put the devices away in class](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/5-28-2026): Thinking through the classroom edtech backlash with some steps
- [🗑 Summer PD bingo, top summer reads + more](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/5-26-2026): Get geared up for a great summer with these resources!
- [🗑 30 sites for students with free time](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/5-21-2026): Plus: Summer reads, online course discount, and a new app!
- [🗑️ Learn NotebookLM with me this summer](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/5-18-2026): Our new course will teach you the basics, some great tricks, and classroom uses
- [🗑 15 tech-free activities to try tomorrow](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/5-14-2026): Plus year-end projects, a game, and more!
- [🗑 30 creative EOY Chromebook projects](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/5-11-2026): Plus an app to try and a live event to join!
- [🗑 The AI detector issue (and what to do instead)](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/5-7-2026): Practical strategies for addressing AI overreach by students
- [🗑 10 Slides/PPT templates for end of year](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/5-4-2026): Plus: Deals for Teacher Appreciation Week + a student AI literacy webinar
- [🗑 Test prep: 10 flashcard games + interactive activities ](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/4-30-2026): Use these to get repetitions -- and to make learning fun!
- [🗑 25 end-of-semester final projects](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/4-27-2026): Plus a discussion: What I wish I knew when I started teaching
- [🗑 Top secret NotebookLM tips and hacks](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/4-23-2026): Plus ways to use it AND a fun new Canva template!
- [🗑 Help your students ace their state tests](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/4-20-2026): Plus: Join our new (free) online teacher community
- [🗑 The DTT Community is LIVE. Join us!](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/4-16-2026): It's a free place to connect, share ideas, and learn from others!
- [Oops ... fixing your busted gift basket!](https://ditch.beehiiv.com/p/4-13-2026-part-2): Sorry, here's a link that works!