--- title: ECSES Instructional Technology News --- ![](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ECSES%20Instructional%20Technology%20Blog%20by%20Blantz/ECSES%20Tech%20Blog%20Header.jpg?noresize&width=1172&name=ECSES%20Tech%20Blog%20Header.jpg "ECSES Tech Blog Header.jpg") **Use CLEVER - an ECSES Bookmarking Tool to help students and staff find instructional materials and websites easily.  [CLEVER ](https://clever.com/in/lancaster-lebanon-iu-13-1269970/teacher)** ![check box](https://sdk.bitmoji.com/render/panel/3184fac1-45a0-4deb-ab70-35c81b789238-%s-v1.png?transparent=1&palette=1) **Resource Links** [IU13 Schoology](https://iu13.schoology.com) [Brain Pop](http://www.brainpop.com) [Brain Pop Jr. ](http://jr.brainpop.com) [Code.org](https://code.org/) [Discovery Education](http://iu13.discoveryeducation.com) [EdPuzzles](https://edpuzzle.com) [Google Classroom](https://classroom.google.com) [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com) [IXL](http://www.ixl.com/signin/iu13org) [Kahoot](http://www.kahoot.it) [Office 365](https://login.microsoftonline.com) [Padlet](https://padlet.com/auth/login) [Quizalize](https://www.quizalize.com/) [Quizizz](https://quizizz.com/join/) [Quizlet](https://quizlet.com/) [Typing.com](http://www.typing.com) ## [Farewell to Ye Old Blog, Hello STEM and Instructional Technology News Bytes](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/farewell-to-ye-old-blog-hello-stem-and-instructional-technology-news-bytes-1) ## [A Grateful Farewell and an Exciting New Chapter for Our IU13 STEM & Instructional Technology Program](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/a-grateful-farewell-and-an-exciting-new-chapter-for-our-iu13-stem-instructional-technology-program) ## [Farewell to Ye Old Blog, Hello STEM and Instructional Technology News Bytes](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/farewell-to-ye-old-blog-hello-stem-and-instructional-technology-news-bytes) ## [Final Blog Contest WInner for 2526 School Year!!](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/final-blog-contest-winner-for-2526-school-year) ## [Summer 2026 Professional Development Opportunities for Educators](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/summer-2026-professional-development-opportunities-for-educators-1) ## [Save Yourself Hours with Canva Templates!](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/save-yourself-hours-with-canva-templates) ## [Spring into Hands-on Learning: A STEM Tool Kit!](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/spring-into-hands-on-learning-a-stem-tool-kit) ## [Earth Day STEM and Instructional Resources](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/earth-day-stem-and-instructional-resources) ## [Blog Post: March Winner Announcement](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/blog-post-march-winner-announcement) ## [Summer 2026 Professional Development Opportunities for Educators](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/summer-2026-professional-development-opportunities-for-educators) ## [Mt. 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The new features are very motivational for students. Try it if you don't BELIEVE me.](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/the-new-and-improved-ixl-the-new-features-are-very-motivational-for-students.-try-it-if-you-dont-believe-me) ## [Save Time and Plan with Generation Genius](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/save-time-and-plan-with-generation-genius) ## [December 9th Computer Science Week](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/december-9th-computer-science-week) ## [We have a Winner!!!!](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/we-have-a-winner-1) ## [Tis' the Season for STEM](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/tis-the-season-for-stem) ## [STEM Showdown](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/stem-showdown) ## [We appreciate you all! Happy Thanksgiving](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/we-appreciate-you-all-happy-thanksgiving) ## [First come first get! 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