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Classroom Coin Flip - ESL Kids Games
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K to 8
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The Classroom Coin Flip tool on ESL Kids Games is a simple, interactive online resource that adds quick decision-making and game-based engagement to lessons. This digital coin flipper...more
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The Classroom Coin Flip tool on ESL Kids Games is a simple, interactive online resource that adds quick decision-making and game-based engagement to lessons. This digital coin flipper allows teachers to instantly generate a random heads-or-tails result, making it useful for selecting students, forming groups, assigning tasks, or adding an element of chance to classroom activities. As part of a larger collection of free ESL tools and games, it supports both in-person and virtual learning environments by providing an easy, no-prep way to boost participation and keep students engaged.
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tag(s): coins (12), data (211), game based learning (319), probability (133)
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Flip the coin to divide the class into two groups (heads vs. tails). Use the groups for partner reading, collaborative writing, or small-group discussions. Create two tasks for each vocabulary word: heads = define the word, tails = use it in a sentence or act it out. Flip the coin for each turn. During a test review, assign outcomes such as heads = answer a question for points, and tails = challenge another team or complete a bonus task.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Clothesline Math - Chris Shore
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K to 12
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Clothesline Math offers a visual, hands-on approach to understanding basic number sense, algebra, and statistics through a dynamic number line. This resource, ideal for students from...more
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Clothesline Math offers a visual, hands-on approach to understanding basic number sense, algebra, and statistics through a dynamic number line. This resource, ideal for students from elementary through high school, provides everything needed to implement this hands-on strategy in the classroom. The site includes a comprehensive library of downloadable clothesline cards that cover various mathematical concepts, such as fractions, decimals, square roots, and algebraic expressions. You can find detailed instructional videos and lesson plans that explain how to facilitate student discourse as they place values on the line and justify their reasoning based on spacing and relative magnitude.
tag(s): equations (128), mixed numbers (8), negative numbers (13), number lines (31), number sense (74), numbers (122), ratios (48), statistics (128)
In the Classroom
Transform a standard lesson on equivalent expressions or rational numbers by having students physically arrange cards on a string stretched across the room, which encourages students to engage in mathematical modeling and peer-to-peer discussions as they argue for the correct placement of values like $2/3$, $0.6$, and $sqrt{0.5}$. To enhance the collaborative aspect of the lesson, have students use Figjam, reviewed here, to create digital versions of their clotheslines where they can leave sticky note justifications for their placements. Extend the learning further and have students record their mathematical reasoning using ScreenPal, reviewed here, explaining the logic behind their spacing and the relationships between the numbers they placed.
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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 (100), digital reading (18), independent reading (84), multilingual (82), news (223), vocabulary (251)
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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Grahn for Lang - Leslie Grahn
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K to 12
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Grahn for Lang is a comprehensive resource hub for world language teachers and educational leaders. The site offers a rich collection of tools, including lesson planning guides based...more
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Grahn for Lang is a comprehensive resource hub for world language teachers and educational leaders. The site offers a rich collection of tools, including lesson planning guides based on real-world materials, resources for immersion programs, and strategies for integrating proficiency-based instruction, scaffolding, differentiated tasks, interpretive modes, and performance assessment into curriculum design. It also addresses instructional leadership, offering content on teacher leadership, coaching skills, professional learning, and well-being support. Additionally, the site offers a variety of accessible professional development resources, such as free recorded webinars (WLPD4U), workshops, keynotes, and a blog.
tag(s): assessment (141), data (211), grammar (142), grammar review (33)
In the Classroom
Use the performance assessment guidance to design a short project, such as students planning a pretend cultural exchange trip. They can use target-language reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks to demonstrate proficiency across modes. Apply one of Grahn for Lang's differentiation ideas to an existing activity, such as offering students three task choices at different levels of challenge (e.g., matching vocabulary, writing simple sentences, or creating a dialogue). Choose a real-world resource (such as a menu, infographic, or short video) from the site's examples. Have students identify key vocabulary or phrases, then share with a partner how they could use them in real-life situations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Collection - Public Domain - Art Institute of Chicago
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6 to 12
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Love exploring art? The Art Institute of Chicago offers a rich collection of artwork from its museum, along with books, writings, and reference materials. Students can view famous works...more
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Love exploring art? The Art Institute of Chicago offers a rich collection of artwork from its museum, along with books, writings, and reference materials. Students can view famous works such as The Bedroom by Vincent van Gogh, Water Lilies by Claude Monet, The Basket of Apples by Paul Cezanne, Love of Winter, 1914 by George Wesley Bellows, and Machinist's Apprentice by Emma Stebbins. Each artwork includes helpful details about the artist and the piece, including the title, place, date, medium, inscriptions, and dimensions, making it a strong resource for art appreciation, research, and cross-curricular learning.
tag(s): art history (105), artists (102)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast artwork using the 3 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Students can learn about the artists themselves by using Kiddle, reviewed here. Students can create a Wakelet, reviewed here of curated art by medium, artist, style, or era.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Moon Phases Card Sort Activity - Kesler Science
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6 to 8
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Kesler Science: Free Moon Phases Card Sort Activity is a game that teaches about the phases of the moon. There are two activities in this one resource. The first activity ...more
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Kesler Science: Free Moon Phases Card Sort Activity is a game that teaches about the phases of the moon. There are two activities in this one resource. The first activity teaches students to place the moon phase photo and name card in the correct spot based on the positions of the Earth and the Sun. The second activity has students match the picture to the moon phase name. The activity is downloaded through a free TeachersPayTeachers account. It is also aligned to the Texas Essential Skills and Knowledge standards.
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tag(s): game based learning (319), moon (88)
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Students can create a Moon Phases book using Book Creator reviewed here. Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to sequence the phases of the moon. Students can create a 3-D model of the different phases of the moon.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science and Technology - PBS Learning
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2 to 12
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Science and Technology collection brings history to life through compelling videos and media resources exploring groundbreaking inventions, technological...more
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Science and Technology collection brings history to life through compelling videos and media resources exploring groundbreaking inventions, technological innovations, and their transformative impact on American society. These free, classroom-ready materials help students connect historical scientific achievements to modern life, examining everything from early innovations to contemporary technological advances. The resources include engaging video clips, lesson plans, and interactive activities that make complex historical concepts accessible and relevant. Whether you're teaching about famous inventors, exploring how technology shaped cultural identity, or discussing the societal impacts of scientific progress, this collection offers rich, standards-aligned content that captivates students while deepening their understanding of how science and technology have shaped our nation's story!
tag(s): 1920s (25), 1940s (70), 1950s (33), 1960s (54), 1970s (30), 1980s (21), cold war (39), inventors and inventions (89), space (252), world war 1 (87)
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After watching "Tesla: Early Experiments with Wireless Power," students can continue to research Tesla's history by completing a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. After watching Sputnik's Launch Begins the Space Race | Chasing the Moon, students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast the space race between the United States and Russia. Students can also research using Kiddle, reviewed here about what advancements have been made in fire safety, work conditions, and immigration since the Triangle Fire.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 (38), STEM (380)
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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Language Through Art: An ESL Enrichment Curriculum (Intermediate/Advanced) - Getty Museum
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6 to 12
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The Getty website offers the ESL Curriculum: Intermediate/Advanced Level, a comprehensive resource designed to support students at higher levels of English proficiency. The curriculum...more
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The Getty website offers the ESL Curriculum: Intermediate/Advanced Level, a comprehensive resource designed to support students at higher levels of English proficiency. The curriculum features lesson plans integrating art with language learning, focusing on complex vocabulary, grammar structures, and advanced speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Activities include analyzing and discussing artwork, writing detailed critiques, comparing cultural representations in art, and creating sophisticated narratives or essays inspired by visual art. This curriculum provides teachers with interactive tools to deepen students' understanding of English while fostering critical thinking and artistic expression.
tag(s): art history (105), enrichment (16), grammar (142), multilingual (82), speaking (22), writing (310)
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Have students write a poem inspired by art. They should focus on conveying emotions, themes, or stories suggested by the artwork. Ask students to create a fictional story based on art, incorporating dialogue and detailed descriptions. They can write the narrative from different perspectives (ex., the artist or a character in the artwork) and use more complex sentence structures, such as conditional or subjunctive forms. Present students with a piece of art and have them write a short critique, focusing on the emotional impact, techniques used, and symbolic elements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Language Through Art: An ESL Enrichment Curriculum (Intermediate Level) - Getty Museum
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6 to 12
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The Getty website provides the ESL Curriculum: Intermediate Level, designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) students in advancing their language skills through art. The...more
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The Getty website provides the ESL Curriculum: Intermediate Level, designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) students in advancing their language skills through art. The curriculum offers lesson plans that focus on expanding vocabulary, improving grammar, and developing speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Activities include describing artworks using more complex sentence structures, comparing and contrasting visual elements, and creating short narratives or dialogues inspired by art. With its emphasis on cultural exploration and interactive learning, this curriculum helps intermediate students deepen their understanding of English while engaging with the visual arts.
tag(s): art history (105), cross cultural understanding (176), enrichment (16), grammar (142), multilingual (82), speaking (22), stories and storytelling (80), writing (310)
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Create bingo cards with vocabulary words related to art (ex., colors, shapes, emotions, materials). Use Game Builder, reviewed here to create the cards. Show students various artworks and call out the words as they appear in the artwork. Students mark their cards as they identify the vocabulary. Have students select an artwork and write a short story or dialogue based on the scene depicted. Present students with an artwork and ask them to write a detailed description, focusing on color, shape, texture, and the emotions it evokes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Language Through Art: An ESL Enrichment Curriculum (Beginning Level) - Getty Museum
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6 to 12
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The Getty website offers the English as a Second Language (ESL) Curriculum: Learning Language Through Art, a resource designed to help mulitlingual students build language skills while...more
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The Getty website offers the English as a Second Language (ESL) Curriculum: Learning Language Through Art, a resource designed to help mulitlingual students build language skills while exploring art. The curriculum includes engaging lesson plans integrating visual art with vocabulary building, listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Lessons focus on analyzing artworks to develop descriptive language, storytelling skills, and cultural awareness. Students are encouraged to interact with art by describing visual elements, creating narratives based on artworks, and participating in group discussions. With adaptable materials and clear instructions, this curriculum supports teachers in fostering language acquisition through meaningful, creative, and culturally enriching activities.
tag(s): art history (105), cross cultural understanding (176), enrichment (16), listening (119), multilingual (82), speaking (22), stories and storytelling (80), vocabulary (251), vocabulary development (103), writing (310)
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Display an artwork from the curriculum and ask students to describe it using as many adjectives as possible. Introduce vocabulary related to color, texture, and emotions, and encourage students to use complete sentences when sharing their descriptions. Have students choose a painting or sculpture and imagine the story behind it. Students can write a short narrative or dialogue between characters in the artwork, practicing past tense and narrative structures. Show two works of art and have students compare and contrast them using a Venn diagram. Try using the Venn diagram in Canva, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Short History Of... - Paul McGann and John Hopkins
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6 to 12
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Short History Of... is a weekly podcast that takes listeners back in time to learn the stories behind historical events. Hear about diverse topics like Elvis Presley's rise from a ...more
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Short History Of... is a weekly podcast that takes listeners back in time to learn the stories behind historical events. Hear about diverse topics like Elvis Presley's rise from a working-class truck driver to one of the best-selling music artists of all time and the cultural and economic factors leading to the French Revolution of the late 18th century. Each podcast runs about an hour long and is available on most podcast streaming sites.
tag(s): africa (162), american revolution (95), artists (102), authors (114), churchill (6), colonial america (95), colonization (21), d day (11), dickens (10), dinosaurs (48), disasters (35), diseases (59), england (49), explorers (65), great depression (32), greece (47), india (33), industrial revolution (21), korea (21), lincoln (64), listening (119), martin luther king (42), native americans (128), olympics (49), pearl harbor (16), podcasts (172), presidents (151), pyramids (24), renaissance (36), rome (36), roosevelt (16), rosa parks (9), russia (32), shakespeare (99), st patricks day (10), underground railroad (15), vietnam (41), westward expansion (42), womens suffrage (64), world war 2 (168), wright brothers (17)
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Add this podcast to supplement your current list of history resources. Organize and share resources with students using Wakelet, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here. Wakelet and Padlet offer tools that make it easy for students to collaborate and share information. Enhance learning by sharing a podcast as an introduction to a new unit and asking students to discuss what they learn. Consider using Project Zero's Thinking Routine Toolbox, reviewed here to encourage student understanding and develop critical thinking skills. For example, the Step-in, Step-out, And step-back routine can help students view people and events from different perspectives. Extend student learning by asking them to develop a script and share a podcast as a final assessment of your unit using a free tool such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcastors, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Let's Listen to a Podcast - Shanon McClintock Miller
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1 to 5
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Dive into a curated collection of captivating podcasts handpicked by Shannon McClintock Miller, a distinguished District Teacher Librarian at Van Meter School in Iowa. This resource...more
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Dive into a curated collection of captivating podcasts handpicked by Shannon McClintock Miller, a distinguished District Teacher Librarian at Van Meter School in Iowa. This resource offers an array of podcasts carefully selected to engage and enlighten listeners across various interests and topics. Shannon collected these podcasts from reputable sources such as Common Sense Media and the World Read Aloud Day site. Additionally, she visited Jeff Glade Tech, whose exceptional curated lists of podcasts cover every age level, topic, and occasion. This choice board will be updated regularly, but you may encounter occasional broken links due to the dynamic nature of online content.
tag(s): listening (119)
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Integrating Shannon McClintock Miller's Choice Board for Podcasts into the elementary classroom can significantly enhance listening comprehension skills and encourage literacy development (read more about podcasts in the classroom here). Introduce the choice board of podcasts to students and encourage students to explore the podcasts based on their interests. Facilitate discussions about the podcasts, allowing students to share their favorite episodes and insights with their peers. You can use a tool like Padlet, reviewed here which offers a digital bulletin board for students to share insights and reflections or students can record video responses discussing their favorite podcast episodes. This is a link to Padlet's Help section for posting video or an image. Integrate some of the podcasts into existing units of study as supplemental resources. For example, assign a relevant podcast fromeslibraryshow.org/episodes"> Julie's Library to complement a reading lesson. You can then provide guiding questions or reflection prompts to help students make connections between the podcast content and what they're learning in class. Here's a great blog post on Questioning Strateties that can help you craft those. Wrap it all up by giving students an opportunity to create their own podcasts. Choose from several free resources to create your podcasts. Spotify for Podcasters (was Anchor), reviewed here, Buzzsprout, reviewed here, and PodOmatic, reviewed here. This can be a great collaborative project where students work together to produce podcasts on topics of their choice or related to the unit of study. Find opportunities for students to share their podcasts with a wider audience, such as the school community or caregivers!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (38), cultures (291), french (72), german (49), italian (31), multilingual (82), podcasts (172), portuguese (21), spanish (112)
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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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Free Comic Strip Maker - Adobe Express
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K to 12
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Easily design and share comic strips using one of the many templates available from Adobe Express. Select any shared templates on the home page to begin, or sign in to ...more
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Easily design and share comic strips using one of the many templates available from Adobe Express. Select any shared templates on the home page to begin, or sign in to your Adobe Express account and select comic strips from the template options. Searching through the templates is most accessible by viewing only free designs. After choosing a template, use the dashboard to add and modify the contents of the comic strip. Options include changing backgrounds, adding text and images, adding shapes, and much more. When finished, download your design as a JPG, PNG, or PDF document. Then, use the publish option to create a link, share to Google Classroom or Teams, or choose from other social media sharing options.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (67), graphic design (53)
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Engage students by using the templates to display the day's vocabulary word, the math puzzle of the week, or a concept your students are learning in social studies or science, for example. Have students create comic strips for dialog-writing lessons, summarizing, predicting, and retelling stories. Use comic strips for literature responses. For pre-reading students, create a comic of pictures and tell the story based on the pictures/scenes. It's a good idea to require students to create a rough draft of their comic using Canva Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here. Make a class book of the comics created throughout the year. That book is likely to become a class favorite! Use comics to show the sequencing of events. For example, when studying characterization, they create a dialog to show (not tell) about a character. World language and ENL/ESL teachers can assign students to create dialog strips as an alternative to a formal assessment. Have students share all of their comics on your interactive whiteboard or projector.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FSI Language Courses - Eric Streit
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6 to 12
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The FSI Language Courses provide training in many languages using public domain courses from The Foreign Services Institute. FSI provides United States government training for the foreign...more
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The FSI Language Courses provide training in many languages using public domain courses from The Foreign Services Institute. FSI provides United States government training for the foreign affairs community. Choose from commonly learned languages, such as Spanish or French, or select less-known languages, including Amharic and Yoruba. Each language provides different materials; some include course archives, while others offer a more extensive selection of materials to learn language basics and quick-start learning guides.
tag(s): french (72), german (49), OER (53), russian (25), spanish (112)
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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 preparing 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 on their own 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.
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Comic Strips Templates - Canva
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K to 12
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Design and share high-quality comic strips using the many free templates from Canva's Comic Strip Templates. Choose from numerous colorful designs in various formats, including single...more
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Design and share high-quality comic strips using the many free templates from Canva's Comic Strip Templates. Choose from numerous colorful designs in various formats, including single strips or comics with multiple frames. Begin by clicking Create and using the dropdown box to find free templates for comics, narrow choices by color if desired. After selecting a template, choose the link to customize. Each template includes several pages that form a complete cartoon, a blank frame, and illustration sets to enter with your design. The share option offers the ability to share creations with others and allow them to edit the comic. When complete, download your finished cartoon to your device as a PDF file or PDF, JPG, or GIF image.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (67), graphic design (53)
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Engage students by using the templates to display the day's vocabulary word, the math puzzle of the week, a concept your students are learning in social studies or science as an example. Have students create comic strips for dialog-writing lessons, summarizing, predicting, and retelling stories. Use comic strips for literature responses. For pre-reading students, create a comic of pictures and tell the story based on the pictures/scenes. It's a good idea to require students to create a rough draft of their comics. Make a class book of the comics created throughout the year. That book is likely to become a class favorite! Use comics to show sequencing of events. When studying characterization, create a dialog to show (not tell) about a character. World language and ENL/ESL teachers can assign students to create dialog strips as an alternate to a traditional assessment. Have students share all of their comics on your interactive whiteboard or projector.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mote - Mote Technologies Inc
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K to 12
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Mote is a Chrome browser extension that allows you to add voice notes to Google Documents, Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Forms, and Sheets. It also supports transcription...more
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Mote is a Chrome browser extension that allows you to add voice notes to Google Documents, Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Forms, and Sheets. It also supports transcription in over twenty languages. Begin by downloading Mote from the Chrome Store and allowing it to install on your browser. Once installed, click the Mote icon when in Google documents to record up to one minute using the free version. Students use the play button to listen to recordings within their document or view the text within a card created by Mote as a comment. Use your account activity page to monitor student engagement and see which students listened to or viewed your notes. Students also have the option to provide reactions to your messages. If students don't have the Mote extension, they receive a link to the Mote website to listen to the audio recording. This is a terrific resource to help your struggling writers and special needs students.
tag(s): editing (97), Google (20), multilingual (82), rubrics (40), Special Needs (45), Teacher Utilities (224)
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Use Mote to make feedback more personal for students and hear voice intonation instead of just written text. Use this extension to share positive feedback on student work and point out specific areas of improvement. Share Mote with your peers to use when collaborating on any document as a replacement for written comments. Mote is an excellent way to provide missing in-person connections with students during remote learning by allowing them to hear your voice instead of viewing impersonal comments. Use Mote when teaching ENL/ESL students to help students who are not proficient in English by enabling them to see comments in their native language.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gez.la Virtual Trips - gez.la
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2 to 12
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Gez.la uses open-source resources to share over 150 virtual trips around the world. Take a virtual trip to visit museums, historical places, zoos, and more from your computer. Use the...more
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Gez.la uses open-source resources to share over 150 virtual trips around the world. Take a virtual trip to visit museums, historical places, zoos, and more from your computer. Use the placemarks on the map to select a location, or use the filters to choose by type of tour or location. Choose your tour from the list for a short description of the content, then select the link to go to the virtual tour.
tag(s): virtual field trips (146)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this site to visit places where time, money, and mileage inhibit your dreams of bringing your students into wondrous worlds. Find ways to visit where your class has never gone before. Small groups or individual students can focus on one of the tours and use it as a starting point for additional research. ENL/ESL learners will appreciate the visual tours. Reach all types of learners through a class visit. Use these virtual reality tours as a class anticipatory guide, center activity, home connection, or extra credit. Challenge your gifted students to guide their own learning. Extend learning and challenge students to create their own virtual tours using Google My Maps, reviewed here. Google My Maps includes tools for you to add routes, images, videos, and more to create virtual field trips anywhere in the world.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Sojourner Truth Project - Leslie Podell
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8 to 12
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The Sojourner Truth Project explores the different versions and background behind changes in Sojourner Truth's 1851 "Aint I a Woman?" speech. The most well-known version of the speech...more
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The Sojourner Truth Project explores the different versions and background behind changes in Sojourner Truth's 1851 "Aint I a Woman?" speech. The most well-known version of the speech was modified in 1863 that misrepresents the original words and intentions of the speech. Select the link to compare the two versions that include highlighted differences. Listen to readings of the speech in a variety of videos in contemporary dialects. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): black history (132), civil rights (223), primary sources (143), womens suffrage (64)
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Include information from this site as part of lessons on women's rights and slavery. Create an online course using Nearpod, reviewed here, to guide students through their exploration of the work of Sojourner Truth. Include additional information for students to use for comparison, guide students through their comparison of the two texts, and add videos for students to view. eduflow offers tools for in-app recordings to use for student discussions. Use edpuzzle, reviewed here, to add comments and questions into the videos to guide student thinking and focus on important areas within the speeches. Challenge students to explore and research other examples of revisions to history and share their findings through a multimedia presentation. Examples of presentation tools include Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here, and Genially, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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