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Introduction Ever stumble upon a tool that makes you think, “Where has this been all my teaching life?” That’s Elementari  —a platform where creativity, literacy, and coding come together to spark your students’ imaginations. From crafting interactive stories to designing apps and games, Elementari helps students bring their ideas to life while keeping things aligned with Common Core, ISTE, and other key standards. It’s the kind of tool that makes teaching feel a little more fun—and learning a lot more exciting. What Makes Elementari Shine Elementari isn’t just another edtech tool—it’s a creative playground designed to help students write, code, and share their big ideas. Here’s what sets it apart: Step-by-Step Support: Writing and coding can feel intimidating, but Elementari guides students every step of the way with visual organizers, clear prompts, and auto-validating steps that build their confidence. Drag-and-Drop Magic: Forget complicated coding syntax—students can animate, add voiceovers, and create interactions with a simple drag-and-drop interface inspired by professional platforms like Unreal Engine. Professional-Quality Media Library: With thousands of illustrations and sound effects (or the option to upload their own), students can bring their stories to life. Bonus: every project automatically credits media assets. Collaboration in Real Time: Whether

Introduction Neurodiverse students are encountered more frequently in today’s classrooms. Those with autism represent a particular challenge for schools and families– and edtech may be able to help. Resources for autism education have evolved significantly since FT4T’s 2009 post on this topic.  EdTech products now offer even more effective ways to support students. While trusted resources like Teaching LD, Autism Outreach, and LD Online continue to provide valuable support, new EdTech tools have emerged to offer more personalized, interactive, and efficient methods for helping students with autism thrive. From communication apps to social skills programs, these innovations are changing the way we teach and learn. Showcase of EdTech Tools Otsimo (Free) Otsimo offers access to various educational games designed to make learning engaging and accessible for children with autism. Created with input from educators and families, Otsimo provides language, cognitive, and social-emotional learning games to support children with different needs. Its free open-source augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) tool also helps nonverbal children express themselves. Speech Blubs (Free) Speech Blubs is a speech therapy app designed to help children with autism improve their communication skills. It uses fun, interactive videos and activities that engage children in learning sounds, words, and phrases. The app offers

YourStory is thrilling for kids. Imagine texting Benjamin Franklin about his famous kite experiment. “Hello! Who are you? What did you do?” you type. Ben promptly replies, “Hello! I am Benjamin Franklin. I was a Founding Father of the United States, a renowned author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat.” Intrigued, you ask, “I heard you got struck by lightning, is that true?” and he confirms, “Yes, I did get struck by lightning in 1752 while conducting an experiment with a kite and a key to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning.” YourStory Education – where history comes alive through interactive chats with historical figures, is just that cool. This innovative startup is revolutionizing history education by making it engaging like a group chat. Whether your students are working on a history report or just curious, they can now have a conversation with figures like Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Henry Ford, and many more. What Makes YourStory Stand Out? Interactive Learning: Say goodbye to boring textbooks. With YourStory, students can interact with historical figures, making learning history a dynamic and immersive experience. Free and Accessible: YourStory promises that there will always be a free version available, ensuring that students everywhere