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John McCoy (lulilas) Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State - Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
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K to 12
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The John McCoy (lulilas) Since Time Immemorial curriculum is a substantial collection of ready-to-use lessons and supporting materials about tribal sovereignty, Native history, culture,...more
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The John McCoy (lulilas) Since Time Immemorial curriculum is a substantial collection of ready-to-use lessons and supporting materials about tribal sovereignty, Native history, culture, treaties, government-to-government relationships, and the continuing presence of tribal nations in Washington State. Resources are organized for early learning, elementary, middle school, and high school and include unit overviews, downloadable lessons, videos, primary-source materials, assessments, implementation guides, and professional-learning resources. Individual units connect tribal perspectives with Washington history, geography, environmental study, English language arts, social-emotional learning, and civics. Many lessons encourage educators to work with local tribes and to teach about distinct sovereign nations rather than presenting Native peoples as one generalized group.
tag(s): cultures (301), native americans (169), primary sources (176)
In the Classroom
Engage students by having them closely read treaties, maps, oral histories, quotations, photographs, and tribal accounts. Ask them to annotate evidence of sovereignty, compare tribal and state or federal responsibilities, sort examples into cultural, political, economic, historical, and environmental categories, or discuss how historical decisions continue to affect communities today. Younger learners can listen to tribally appropriate stories, sketch connections among land, water, plants, animals, and community, and compare oral traditions with other ways history is preserved. Students can plot tribal homelands, treaty areas, waterways, and present-day tribal governments with Google My Maps, reviewed here, while clearly distinguishing historical territories from current reservation boundaries.
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Comics English - Jonathan Pierrel
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6 to 12
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Comics English is a free educational website that helps English language learners build reading, vocabulary, and language skills through authentic comic strips. The site features a...more
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Comics English is a free educational website that helps English language learners build reading, vocabulary, and language skills through authentic comic strips. The site features a growing collection of comics accompanied by learning supports such as transcripts, vocabulary definitions, cultural and contextual explanations, and language notes that help readers understand idioms, grammar, and everyday English usage. A dedicated Teachers section offers ideas for classroom use, while the Learners section provides resources for independent study. Because the comics cover a variety of topics and humor styles, teachers should preview selections before assigning them to students to ensure they are appropriate for their grade level and learning goals.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (68), multilingual (84)
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Students can create a virtual bulletin board using Lino, reviewed here to display vocabulary. Students can use Google Slides, reviewed here to summarize the comic's meaning. Students can create their own comics using Witty Comics, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using AI to Differentiate Lessons for ELLs: Live Demo & Expert Tips - AFT Share My Lesson
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3 to 12
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What if you could create personalized supports for every English Language Learner in your classroom without spending hours rewriting lessons? This practical and engaging video explores...more
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What if you could create personalized supports for every English Language Learner in your classroom without spending hours rewriting lessons? This practical and engaging video explores how artificial intelligence can help teachers differentiate instruction for ELL students more efficiently. Through real-world examples and demonstrations, educators learn how to use AI tools to adapt reading passages, simplify complex texts, generate vocabulary supports, create scaffolded activities, and provide language accommodations while maintaining grade-level expectations. The presenters emphasize that AI should enhance, not replace, teachers' expertise, helping educators save valuable planning time while making learning more accessible and engaging for multilingual learners. The strategies shared can be applied immediately to support language development, comprehension, and academic success across content areas. This video is hosted on YouTube. Schools and districts that restrict access to YouTube may need alternative access options or require content to be previewed before classroom use.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (356), differentiation (103)
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Have students read the same content at different AI-generated reading levels. After reading, mixed-ability groups can discuss the main ideas and compare how the information was presented. This discussion helps all learners access grade-level concepts while building confidence and comprehension. Have students use AI-generated study guides that include simplified explanations, summaries, and comprehension questions. Students can review the material independently, then collaborate with classmates to deepen their understanding of the topic. Provide AI-generated writing supports such as sentence starters, paragraph frames, and model responses. Students can use these scaffolds to complete essays, reflections, or content-area writing assignments, gradually removing supports as their skills grow.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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RhymeBrain Rhyming Dictionary - Steve Hanov
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2 to 12
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RhymeBrain is a free, online rhyming dictionary and word-play tool that helps you find words that rhyme with any English word you enter. It provides lists of perfect rhymes, near ...more
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RhymeBrain is a free, online rhyming dictionary and word-play tool that helps you find words that rhyme with any English word you enter. It provides lists of perfect rhymes, near or almost rhymes, and related word suggestions, making it useful for poetry writing, songwriting, vocabulary development, and phonics practice. The simple, student-friendly interface allows learners to quickly explore word patterns and sound relationships, supporting literacy lessons and creative writing activities.
tag(s): dictionaries (48), phonics (55), poetry (196), rhymes (24), vocabulary (265), vocabulary development (115)
In the Classroom
Have students use RhymeBrain to brainstorm rhyming words as they write poems, raps, or song lyrics. Ask students to choose unfamiliar rhyming words from the list, look up their meanings, and use them in original sentences or short poems. Challenge students to write a stanza or paragraph using a set number of rhyming words from RhymeBrain, encouraging flexible thinking and advanced language play. To turn these rhymes into a collaborative project, have students record themselves performing their finished poems or raps.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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News In Simple - News in Simple
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3 to 12
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News In Simple delivers current events through a simplified lens, offering the same news stories at three distinct English proficiency levels. This free digital resource bridges the...more
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News In Simple delivers current events through a simplified lens, offering the same news stories at three distinct English proficiency levels. This free digital resource bridges the gap for all readers, including English Language Learners (ELL) and ESL students, by providing accessible entry points to global headlines. Level 1 features short, direct sentences with basic vocabulary, while Levels 2 and 3 gradually increase complexity to support linguistic growth. The site focuses student attention on the text and accompanying imagery without distractions. Regular updates ensure learners stay informed about relevant world events while building literacy skills in a supportive environment.
tag(s): differentiation (103), digital reading (18), independent reading (85), multilingual (84), news (223), vocabulary (265)
In the Classroom
Students engage with the day's top headlines by choosing an article and selecting the reading level that provides the right amount of challenge. To check for understanding, use a Wordwall, reviewed here, match up activity for students to pair key vocabulary words from the text with their definitions in a game-like format. To extend the lesson, ask students to record a short video using ScreenPal, reviewed here to summarize the story's main points and share their personal perspectives or use Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here to design a flyer or social media that relates to the content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ELA Curricula - Open Up Resources
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K to 12
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The Open Up Resources ELA Curricula site offers high-quality, research-based English Language Arts instructional programs for PreK-12 classrooms that center on rich, whole texts and...more
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The Open Up Resources ELA Curricula site offers high-quality, research-based English Language Arts instructional programs for PreK-12 classrooms that center on rich, whole texts and real-world content knowledge to help students build literacy skills. The curricula are openly accessible as OER (open educational resources) with both print and digital options, and include supports for diverse learners, embedded assessments, and clear instructional protocols grounded in the science of reading. Programs range from EL Education language arts editions (including updated 2025 modules) to Bookworms K-5 Reading & Writing and the Odell High School Literacy Program, all designed to foster student discourse, differentiate instruction, and support teacher planning and professional growth.
tag(s): assessment (141), differentiation (103), literacy (122), OER (53), writing (309)
In the Classroom
Students can use the resources as supplemental materials to enrich their learning. Students can enrich their writing skills using Open Up Resources and post their writing in Write Reader, reviewed here. Students can use Podbean, reviewed here to practice their communication and verbal skills by sharing information that they learned or on a particular topic.
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - Pearson
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3 to 12
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The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English supports vocabulary growth and language comprehension by providing definitions that rely on a limited core vocabulary, along with helpful...more
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The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English supports vocabulary growth and language comprehension by providing definitions that rely on a limited core vocabulary, along with helpful example sentences, audio recordings of pronunciation, and themed word lists, so that students can understand words in authentic contexts. Because the language is simplified and easy to follow, this resource is especially ideal for multilingual learners and useful both during classroom instruction and for independent practice in reading and writing.
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tag(s): dictionaries (48)
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Have students identify 3-5 academic vocabulary words related to a social studies or science unit and explain how they connect to the topic. Have students select a word and explore how the dictionary presents it for Multilingual Learners, including audio for pronunciation and bilingual support. They can create a vocabulary card that includes the definition in English, a translation in a language they know or are interested in, and a sentence using the word in context. Have students choose a simple sentence from their writing and, using the dictionary and example sentences, replace one common word with a more precise or powerful synonym.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WikiTTS - WellSource Ltd
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4 to 12
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful ...more
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful for students who benefit from auditory learning or who have visual or reading difficulties. The content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, meaning it's free for educational use with proper attribution. Teachers can use WikiTTS for in-class listening exercises, flipped classroom assignments, or as a support tool for English language learners.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (356), text to speech (25), wikis (15)
In the Classroom
Assign students a Wikipedia article on a relevant topic (such as a historical figure or scientific concept) and have them listen to it through WikiTTS. Afterward, have them write a summary in their own words. Divide the class into groups, each listening to a different article related to the unit of study (e.g., ecosystems, civil rights leaders). Have students present their findings to the class, comparing perspectives and building research synthesis skills. Have English Language Learners or struggling readers follow along in the written text while listening to the article. Then have students practice reading a short excerpt aloud themselves to improve pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Foundational Digital Literacy ESL Curriculum - Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning
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K to 12
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The DART (Developmental Activities for Repeated Practice) Lessons from TCALL (Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning) is an ESL curriculum designed to help adult learners...more
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The DART (Developmental Activities for Repeated Practice) Lessons from TCALL (Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning) is an ESL curriculum designed to help adult learners develop essential English language and digital literacy skills. The lessons provide step-by-step guidance on fundamental computer tasks, such as recognizing and typing letters, numbers, and symbols, turning on and shutting down a computer, and connecting to a wireless network. Learners also practice navigating applications, performing internet searches, managing browser functions, and using digital security measures like avoiding suspicious links and ads. Additionally, the curriculum includes lessons on creating and securing a Gmail account, logging in and out, and recognizing phishing attempts. These structured activities support ESL/multilingual learners in building confidence and independence in using technology for communication, work, and daily life.
tag(s): digital literacy (40), STEM (382)
In the Classroom
Provide learners with a list of letters, numbers, and symbols to find and type on a computer or smartphone keyboard. Use a timed challenge to make it interactive and reinforce familiarity with typing. Create real-life scenarios where students must identify potential phishing emails, suspicious links, or online scams. Students can create a Gmail account, practice logging in and out, and send a properly formatted email to the teacher or a classmate. They must include a subject line, greeting, body text, and closing, reinforcing both digital and written communication skills.
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Science - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2
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The Sesame Workshop's Science for Kids page is a vibrant, educational hub filled with videos, games, and hands-on activities that make science exciting and accessible for young learners....more
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The Sesame Workshop's Science for Kids page is a vibrant, educational hub filled with videos, games, and hands-on activities that make science exciting and accessible for young learners. Featuring favorite Sesame Street characters, the site introduces key concepts like the five senses, weather, and simple experiments in a playful, engaging way. Best of all, all resources are available in both English and Spanish, making it a valuable tool for bilingual classrooms or English language learners.
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Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a book about the weather, plants, or any science topic that they are studying. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to complete science activities. Finally, students can post on Padlet reviewed here questions that they have before, during, and after a science activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2
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Step into the enchanting world of reading with Sesame Workshop's Language & Literacy: Reading Resources! This dynamic platform offers a treasure of free, bilingual materials designed...more
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Step into the enchanting world of reading with Sesame Workshop's Language & Literacy: Reading Resources! This dynamic platform offers a treasure of free, bilingual materials designed to ignite a love for reading in young learners. The resources include a rich collection of storybooks, videos, printables, and interactive games featuring beloved Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Grover. These resources focus on building vocabulary, comprehension, and phonemic awareness, making literacy learning both effective and fun. Highlights include the "Building a Reader" interactive course, which provides strategies and activities tailored for emerging readers, and "Reading Adventures," offering leveled stories to support diverse reading abilities. With content available in both English and Spanish, this site is an invaluable tool for fostering early literacy skills in a joyful and inclusive way.
tag(s): literacy (122), phonics (55), preK (347), reading comprehension (147), vocabulary (265), vocabulary development (115)
In the Classroom
Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to illustrate one of the books that they created in either the Grover or Elmo game. Students can create a book using Book Creator reviewed here. Finally, students can share who reads to them on Padlet reviewed here. Young students can use the audio reply option on Padlet if they cannot type yet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Support English Language Learners - Google
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K to 12
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The Google Skillshop: Support English Language Learners course is a free, practical resource designed to help educators effectively support English Language Learners (ELLs) in their...more
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The Google Skillshop: Support English Language Learners course is a free, practical resource designed to help educators effectively support English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms. It provides strategies for building inclusive environments, leveraging digital tools like Google Translate and Google Classroom, and fostering language development. The course includes real-world examples, step-by-step guides, and tips for integrating technology to personalize learning for ELLs. This resource empowers teachers to create engaging, equitable, and accessible learning experiences for students developing English proficiency, making it a valuable addition to professional development.
tag(s): multilingual (84), professional development (304), teaching strategies (86)
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Help ELL/multilingual students and their families by using Google Translate to bridge language barriers in classroom activities, homework instructions, and parent-teacher communication. Use Google Docs and Google Slides to create resources that include both English and the student's native language, supporting their understanding and vocabulary development. Use visuals, charts, or infographics in Google Slides, reviewed here to reinforce new vocabulary or concepts, making lessons more accessible for ELLs. Incorporate Google Meet or other voice recording tools for students to practice speaking and listening, helping them improve their language fluency.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smore Words - Lynn Johnston Productions Inc
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3 to 12
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Smore Words is an engaging, fast-paced word game in which players try to spell as many words as possible using the given six letters. Click play to begin and start ...more
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Smore Words is an engaging, fast-paced word game in which players try to spell as many words as possible using the given six letters. Click play to begin and start the two-minute timer. Click letters to add them from words; press enter after each word to return letters to the starting point, and continue making words. Form a six-letter word to automatically qualify for the next round of play.
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tag(s): game based learning (333), puzzles (178), spelling (94), vocabulary (265)
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Include Smore Words as an engaging class word puzzle game that students can play together or individually on their computers to promote spelling and language skills. Encourage students to share strategies for finding word combinations from different sets of letters. Include Smore Words and Wordle, reviewed here in spelling and vocabulary activities to engage students in wordplay. Share this site with multilanguage learners to assist in learning and practicing English language words.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Speechify - Speechify Inc.
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K to 12
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Speechify uses AI to convert text to speech and works in many different formats, including web pages, PDF documents, Microsoft Word, emails, and texts. The free plan offers a choice...more
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Speechify uses AI to convert text to speech and works in many different formats, including web pages, PDF documents, Microsoft Word, emails, and texts. The free plan offers a choice of ten voices and allows you limited options for controlling text speed. Register to create an account; when you reach the page that asks for billing information, do not add this information. Here is how you can get the site for free. Without clicking the page closed, return to the home page by opening a new window and clicking on "Speechify" in the title of this review. On the right, you will see a link go to web app materialize; click that, and your account dashboard will appear. Follow the directions to select a document or web page. After the information loads, click play on any text portion to listen. Options on the left side of the page allow you to change voices, adjust the speed, and change options for the page's appearance, including highlighting, scrolling, and dark mode.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (356), listening (120), text to speech (25)
In the Classroom
Use Speechify as a helpful tool to increase reading comprehension, support English language learners, and help students with dyslexia and other special needs. Upload tests, worksheets, and other assessment documents to support students who have materials read to them. Share Speechify with parents and students for use at home. When sharing Speechify, consider making a short tutorial video using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to demonstrate how to create a free account, where to find the dashboard, and how to upload and view reading materials.
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Supporting Language Learners with Book Creator - Book Creator
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K to 12
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Book Creator's free book,Supporting Language Learners with Book Creator, shares over a dozen lesson ideas for educators to use Book Creator, reviewed...more
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Book Creator's free book,Supporting Language Learners with Book Creator, shares over a dozen lesson ideas for educators to use Book Creator, reviewed here, features to support students acquiring a new language. Suggestions in the book include ideas for all grade levels and content areas, such as how to use anchor charts, reading response journals, alphabet and number books, and more. Each suggestion includes a short description, pictures of examples, and links to Book Creator templates. Be sure to scroll further down the page to find and read several examples of books created in multiple languages worldwide.
tag(s): multimedia (70), writing (309)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many ideas and suggestions shared in Supporting Language Learners with Book Creator to create books and learning opportunities for students in any language. Book Creator includes a built-in language translator for ten languages. If you need additional translation help, download and use Microsoft Translator for Education, reviewed here, or Google Language Tools, reviewed here to translate virtually any language. Provide additional language learning opportunities by asking students to create books in English and their native language and make them available by sharing them on your class website or Google Classroom. Encourage students to read their books in their native language and discuss their culture as they learn from each other.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Speakable - Speakable
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Speakable is an application that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyze a person's speech and provide real-time feedback to improve their pronunciation and overall...more
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Speakable is an application that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyze a person's speech and provide real-time feedback to improve their pronunciation and overall speaking ability. Choose from a variety of languages to set as the course language and the speaker's native language. Teachers may create a free account using Google, Clever, or an email account. Allowing microphone access to the site from your browser is required.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (356), Formative Assessment (48), speech (65), vocabulary (265), vocabulary development (115)
In the Classroom
Teachers can use Speakable to support students with speech difficulties, English language learners, or world language students. Create assignments from the lesson library or create your own vocabulary lists. Speakable analyzes the person's speech and provides instant feedback, making this an excellent resource for distance learning or independent practice. Creating activities can help you teach new vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and language pronunciation. In addition, instructors can easily embed assignments into other learning sites such as Formative or Google Classroom.Edge Features:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Coffee Break Languages - Radio Lingua Ltd
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3 to 12
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Learn a language with free short, coffee-break-length (15-20 minute) podcasts. First, scroll down the home page to select a language from the ten options provided. After selecting a...more
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Learn a language with free short, coffee-break-length (15-20 minute) podcasts. First, scroll down the home page to select a language from the ten options provided. After selecting a language, choose the link to the free podcasts and select one of the four learning levels starting with absolute beginners up to advanced learners. Then, subscribe to the language podcasts on your favorite streaming platform, including Apple, Google, or Spotify.
tag(s): chinese (40), cultures (301), french (74), german (51), italian (33), multilingual (84), podcasts (185), portuguese (22), spanish (115)
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Use this resource in world language classes and with ENL/ESL students. Include this site as a resource when students are working on a project about another culture. If you have students in world language, world cultures, or even language arts classes who need enrichment - send them to this site to learn the basics of a new language or to look for roots that show in English. Self-motivated advanced students or those planning a semester abroad can learn language basics independently here. Finally, include this site for "Children of the World Day" or family heritage day activities. As students practice and learn a new language, share an online recording tool such as Vocaroo, reviewed here, for students to record and playback conversations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geniventure - The Concord Consortium
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6 to 12
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Geniventure is a gamified, engaging way to explore genetics by breeding and studying virtual dragons. The site is developed by The Concord Consortium, a nonprofit educational research...more
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Geniventure is a gamified, engaging way to explore genetics by breeding and studying virtual dragons. The site is developed by The Concord Consortium, a nonprofit educational research organization. Geniventure includes both online and offline activities. Students play through six levels of challenges, conducting simulated experiments that generate realistic and meaningful genetic data. A free account is required and includes a full teacher guide that tracks student progress and provides teaching strategies.
tag(s): game based learning (333), genetics (84)
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Geniventure is free and easy for teachers to use. You can create classes, assign activities, save student work, and track student progress. Sessions couple online gameplay with hands-on activities and labs conceptually linked to a part of the Geniventure game. All materials for Geniventure sessions are available, including daily session schedules, activity outlines lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, lists of materials for each activity, and support for English as a New Language/English Language learners (ENL/ELL). The materials are targeted toward middle school students, but can also be used in higher grade levels.Comments
I am hoping to use this with my 8th graders for an extension activity.Jennifer, MI, Grades: 9 - 12
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Quillbot English, Writing, and Research Courses - Quillbot
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6 to 12
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Quillbot offers an extensive catalog of free English, Writing, and Research courses. Content ranges from basic English composition to introductory college-level writing. Scroll through...more
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Quillbot offers an extensive catalog of free English, Writing, and Research courses. Content ranges from basic English composition to introductory college-level writing. Scroll through the page to find and access information about each class. The Table of Contents for each topic provides information and links divided by chapter or module. Select individual courses or complete each course in the order provided. Many topics also include practice activities.
tag(s): citations (32), expository writing (29), grammar (143), OER (53), persuasive writing (50), punctuation (23), reading comprehension (147), Research (92), tutorials (52), writing (309)
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Bookmark Quillbot as a supplement to your current curricular materials and a resource for students to use for practice and remediation in writing skills. The courses also provide practice and instruction for use with English Language Learners. Share with college-bound students to use in preparation for college-level courses. Include a link to Quillbot's resources on your class webpage for easy access at any time. Consider curating resources for students using Wakelet, reviewed here, for sharing a collection that includes commonly-used lessons. Find and assign individual topics to students or classes to address specific areas that need additional instruction. For example, when students struggle with the proper use of commas, give and discuss any of the activities found on Quillbot that provide instruction and practice. As students make revisions, ask them to share the before-and-after changes in their writing. For example, when working with Google Docs, ask students to submit an original draft and the finished product, and reflect upon the changes and revisions made. Offer students the option to include an audio recording of their reflections using Audio Pal, reviewed here, and share the link to the recording in the final Google Document.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Acast - Acast
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K to 12
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Start or convert your podcasting to Acast's free account. There are many benefits to a free account, such as unlimited hours of audio and editing; with Acast, there are no ...more
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Start or convert your podcasting to Acast's free account. There are many benefits to a free account, such as unlimited hours of audio and editing; with Acast, there are no limits for storage, uploads, or downloads. In addition, you will have your own podcast website that updates automatically, and, unlike other podcast programs, there are no limits to which podcast app you use, and a bonus to that is a one-click distribution to all podcast listening apps. Another advantage with Acast is that you get a free web player that can be embedded on your website, blog, and social media. On top of all that, you get free analytics that shows episode performance, geography, and more. As if all of this isn't enough, if you use another podcasting program, easily switch over to Acast. Be sure to look at the Acast Essentials Toolkit which is free and will explain all areas of podcast production and it features insights from well-known podcast creators.
tag(s): communication (126), digital storytelling (182), podcasts (185)
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With older students (and strong readers), you may want to pair them up and have them read Aclass Essentials for the basics of podcasting. Using Fiskkit, reviewed here, with this article will enhance student learning. Create regular podcasts to share on your class web page or wiki. Record class assignments or directions. Record story time or a reading excerpt for younger ones to listen to at a computer center AND from home, adding a touch of blended learning to your classroom! Have readers (perhaps older buddies) enhance their learning and build fluency by recording selected passages for your non-readers. Launch a service project for your fifth or sixth graders to record stories for the kindergarten to use in their reading and listening center. Challenge students to create "you are there" recordings as "eyewitnesses" to historical or current events. Make a weekly class podcast, with students taking turns writing and sharing the "Class News," encourage and extend learning and have students create radio advertisements for concepts studied in class (Buy Dynamic DNA!). Invite students to write and record their own stories or poetry in dramatic readings. English language learners or students just beginning to read could record their fluency by reading passages. Allow parents to hear their child's progress reading aloud, etc. Compare world language, speech articulation, or reading fluency at two points during the year. Challenge your Shakespeare students to record a soliloquy. Write and record a poem for Father's or Mother's Day (or other special events) and send the URL as a gift to that special person. If you have gifted students who lean toward the dramatic, this tool is simple enough for them to create dramatic mini-casts without needing any additional tools.Edge Features:
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