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Does your district need new technology? Check out some key steps for planning! Plus, access a sample proposal for equipment replacement.

Explore a few solutions you can use to back up your data on a regular basis and protect and encrypt sensitive data to prevent a breach.

Want a quick screenshot tool? Hoping to easily collect files from other devices? Have bad handwriting? Check out these sites and extensions!

Want to teach your students about fake news and pseudoscience? You may need to resort to a variety of examples. Here are some ideas.

Looking for a Google Jamboard replacement? Give Canva Whiteboard a try! It offers many similar features and a few bonuses.

Encrypt and protect your school district's (or school's) staff and student data. It's so easy for data breaches to occur. Do what you can.

Boost security, protect your devices, safeguard sensitive data, and learn more about cyber threats via websites and extensions.

Working with middle or high school students on cybersecurity and coding? You'll want to check out this 100% free resource, Hacktivate.

Need to keep track of progress towards a future date or measure time for a class activity? Try a countdown timer!

Get suggestions from TCEA and others on how to strengthen your multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), especially Tier 1!

Ready to safeguard your school district network and devices? The Texas Education Agency can help with cybersecurity funding and resources.

Are you new to school leadership this year? Start here with access to five tips, resources, and suggestions for new principals!

Need to get a set of quiz questions from one system (e.g. Quizlet, Kahoot!) into another? Find out how to convert quizzes easily!

Want to get the most out of what you learn? You may be missing out on an important step – reflection! Here's a heuristic to make it easier.

ALDO becomes WALDO! Explore a lesson design outline with lots of resources for mixing and matching strategies, EduProtocols, and digital tools.

Need to clean, protect, and back up your digital files? Learn some tips and tools for digital spring cleaning. Get started now!

Want access to free, multilingual, student-friendly activities in all subjects for K-8 students? Take a look at the free ANTON app!

Wish you had a free no-cost, open-source tool that supports evidence-based strategies but doesn't violate student privacy? Try ClassQuiz.

Read about 15 tips for optimizing your Google Drive experience, plus get 10 more in a Google Drive bingo card!

Dig into inquiry learning research and get two exciting digital tools with a variety of resources and tools for scaffolding in your classroom.

Looking for a quick and paper-free way to share your info? Use one of these digital business card creation tools. Or make your own!

Wish you could easily find images and audio for your projects? Check out Openverse.org, an open source Creative Commons search tool.

Recording audio has never been easier on smartphones and other devices. Audio editing and creating audio books is made simple with Audacity.

How can teachers teach writing if there's no roadmap? Take a look at several ideas and strategies from a Twitter chat with Natalie Wexler.

With Google Drive Direct Link Generator, generate a direct download link to share files you have stored in Google Drive.

What's the point of listening to public radio in the classroom, and how can you access it for free online? Read on for more information.

How can you survive and excel when there is a leadership transition in your district? This blog offers seven critical tips to help you. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

Ensuring that your network and student privacy are guarded can be a difficult task. TCEA's Leadership Summit has resources to help you be successful. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

If you are an instructional leader who wants to continue growing, then mark your calendar to participate in these free K-12 Education Leadership online Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.