--- title: ECSES Instructional Technology News | Instructional Tech Tips description: Instructional Tech Tips | --- ![](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) ## [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) Posted by [Lori Blantz](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/author/lori-blantz) on May 26, 2026 7:45:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As we continue to grow and evolve, we have both a heartfelt farewell and an exciting welcome to share. 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