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3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News - The Cool Cat Teacher
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): charactered (77), digital citizenship (104), digital literacy (31)
In the Classroom
Students can create a Breaking News Bellringer, Video News Story, and Share or Not to Share post by using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Students can create a public service announcement about fake news using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Padlet, reviewed here to share their ideas for fake news stories.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners - CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and W
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): digital citizenship (104), digital literacy (31)
In the Classroom
Students can use the tips and tricks to evaluate websites. They can use Padlet, reviewed here to share the websites and evaluation. Students can use Adobe Podcast reviewed here to create public service announcements about the dangers of fake websites. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast websites.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Day in the Life of the Jos - MediaSmarts
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): cyberbullying (41), digital citizenship (104), digital literacy (31), social media (61)
In the Classroom
Assign students different "digital dilemmas" based on the game (ex., posting private info, confronting online bullying). Students prepare short arguments for or against a particular action, then hold mini debates to explore different perspectives. Have students explore the settings on common apps and websites (hypothetically or using screenshots provided by the teacher) and recommend safe privacy settings based on what they learned through Jo and Josie's experiences. Building on the "verifying online information" module, assign students to compete in small teams to check the accuracy of several online statements or images (provided by the teacher). This reinforces critical thinking about online content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cyber Choices - MediaSmarts
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): cyberbullying (41), digital citizenship (104)
In the Classroom
Have students draw a short comic strip showing two different outcomes based on a single online decision (ex., sharing a password vs. keeping it private). They can create the comic strip digitally using ToonyTool reviewed here. Hold a "circle discussion" where you read out a situation similar to one in the game. Each student shares how they would respond and why, practicing respectful listening and explaining their understanding of digital responsibility. After playing the game, work as a class to create a "Cyber Code" -- a list of 5-7 rules or promises about how to act kindly and safely online. Post it somewhere visible and refer back to it during future tech use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Media and Video Game jobs collection - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12In the Classroom
Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can use Scratch reviewed here to create a video game. Finally, students can use the video editing tips and tricks while producing their video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Future Jobs: Technology Career Fields - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12tag(s): careers (200), computers (115), creating media (16), energy (138), problem solving (269), robotics (30)
In the Classroom
After watching a video, have students predict how the featured job might change in the next 10-20 years. Students can then select a technology-related career from the collection and create an infographic highlighting job responsibilities, required skills, and future job growth. They can present their infographics in a gallery walk or class discussion. The infographic can be produced digitally using an online tool such as Visme, reviewed here. Students can also choose a real-world problem related to one of the careers, such as cybersecurity threats or renewable energy solutions. In groups, they can brainstorm and present an innovative solution using STEM concepts. Students can research a future-focused career and prepare interview questions to ask a person currently in the field.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Design Squad Nation - PBS Kids
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): crafts (109), design (76), engineering (137), game based learning (298), machines (17), musical instruments (60)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the site's activities and enter challenges. Students can upload their work to Padlet, reviewed here to share with others. Students can learn more about electricity, farm life, natural disasters, and floods as they play the games on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Google Safe Browsing - Google
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K to 12tag(s): browser (6), internet safety (117)
In the Classroom
Teachers can help protect students from phishing websites, malware, and other harmful online threats by warning about unsafe sites. Also, teachers can use it to check links before sharing them with students, ensuring a secure browsing experience. Google Safe Browsing could be integrated into lessons on digital literacy to help students recognize and avoid unsafe websites.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Machine Learning Crash Course - Google
Grades
11 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (269), careers (200), machines (17)
In the Classroom
Use the video lessons to introduce students to key AI and machine learning concepts, such as data patterns, algorithms, and ethical considerations. Follow up with group discussions about how these technologies impact their daily lives and society. Have students work through the interactive TensorFlow exercises to build simple machine-learning models, such as image or text classifiers. This activity can be tailored for advanced students or after-school coding clubs. Collaborate with math or science teachers to explore how machine learning concepts align with probability, statistics, or scientific research.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MIT App Inventor - MIT App Inventor
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6 to 12tag(s): coding (106), computers (115), inventors and inventions (87)
In the Classroom
Students can challenge themselves to create apps and have other students test them out. When creating their apps, students can make a video of themselves sharing the app, how they created the app or a sales pitch about their app using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here or the Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. Students can create a rubric on how to judge apps. Finally, students can participate in the activities on the site itself.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators - Common Sense ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (269), chat (40), writing prompts (57)
In the Classroom
Teachers and students can learn how to create prompts using ChatGPT that will be effective and allow for increased productivity. The shared prompt library gives concrete examples for teachers and students to use to help formulate an effective prompt.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FLUFF Test - Dr. Jennifer Parker
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8 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (269), creating media (16), media literacy (113)
In the Classroom
Provide students with AI-generated essays or summaries on a topic and have them apply the FLUF Test to identify issues in Format, Language, Usability, and Fanfare. Assign a task requiring AI assistance, like generating a story or answering a complex question, and have students refine their initial prompts using the FLUF Test framework to improve AI responses. Students could work in groups to co-author a story with AI tools like ChatGPT, reviewed here, and apply the FLUF Test to polish their AI-generated drafts. Stories can be shared, and peers can evaluate them based on the FLUF rubric.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: AI for Creating Learning Objects - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (269), creating media (16), OK2Askarchive (87), Teacher Utilities (205)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Purring Test - TED
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (269), gifted (63), puzzles (160)
In the Classroom
Use this game as a brain break during those long lessons or indoor recess. Turn the daily puzzles into a friendly competition or debate and pair students to play a Pictionary-inspired game, mimicking how AI might interpret their drawings. After playing, lead a discussion on how AI "thinks" compared to humans.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI for Lesson Planning - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (269), differentiation (87)
In the Classroom
Use this collection to save time doing many tasks as you plan your lessons from start to finish. Bookmark this site to find new ways to deliver and differentiate content and lower the time required in planning using the power of AI!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Navigating Digital Information - Crash Course
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5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): digital citizenship (104), digital literacy (31), internet safety (117)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode of Crash Course Navigating Digital Information, students can create a public service announcement using Canva Education Templates, reviewed here to teach younger students about navigating digital information. Students can host an event to share the information with senior citizens in the community to teach them about the importance of knowing who/what to trust on the internet. Finally, students can create a digital escape room with Room Escape Maker, reviewed here or choose your own adventure using StoryLab, reviewed here for others to learn about digital information accuracy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Intellectual Property - Crash Course
Grades
5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): copyright (40), creative commons (27)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode of Crash Course Intellectual Property, students can create a public service announcement using Powtoon, reviewed here to teach younger students about intellectual property. Students can debate current intellectual property laws. Finally, students can expand their knowledge of intellectual property by researching more and sharing it via a speech, brochure, or pamphlet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Computer Science - Crash Course
Grades
7 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): coding (106), computers (115), internet safety (117), robotics (30)
In the Classroom
Have students watch an episode on key computing topics and hold a discussion to deepen understanding. Assign coding or research projects based on lessons, like building simple algorithms or exploring historical figures in computing. Students can research famous coders and developers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Crash Course - Crash Course
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4 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (269), black history (129), branches of government (63), business (50), civics (127), climate (98), computers (115), copyright (40), ecology (117), energy (138), engineering (137), human body (97), literature (213), media literacy (113), myths and legends (43), plants (140), politics (124), space (242), statistics (128), zoology (18)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector. The site is excellent for introductory material on any topic you're starting and for giving students some background knowledge. Use Acclaim, reviewed here to organize and annotate the videos you plan to use. Crash Course is also great for your early finishers. Allow them to choose a topic they want to investigate or know more about.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Artificial Intelligence - Crash Course
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (269), computers (115)
In the Classroom
Though the videos are rated for high school and college students, you can use many of them in grades as low as eighth with a bit of adapting. Introduce the total of the videos to your class on your whiteboard. Depending on your students age group, these videos can be used whole class, as stations, or for blended or distance learning. Use Gravity, reviewed here to add questions and discussion activities within each video. Exhance learning by asking students to create blog posts using edublogs, reviewed here to discuss what students learned about AI from the video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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