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Welcome to Ed Tech for Teachers! I created this blog as a way to discuss the latest tech news in education and tips and tricks for teachers. I have been a teacher for 20 years and I have loved teaching in the lower elementary grades at a private Catholic school. My favorite way to teach is to add fun to the classroom whether that is through technology, projects, games, etc. Thank you for visiting! 

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