Teachers First - Thinking Teachers Teaching Thinkers

Digital literacy, in the context of online media and resource sharing, refers to the ability to effectively navigate, evaluate, and create digital content online. It includes critically assessing the credibility of online information, understanding the implications of sharing personal data, and responsibly participating in digital communities. For educators and students alike, digital literacy involves not only consuming online resources but also curating and sharing collections of valuable materials. As the digital world continues to evolve, fostering these skills becomes increasingly crucial for informed citizenship and lifelong learning in the 21st century.

tag(s): digital literacy (16)

This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from May 2025. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.

Discover how Code.org's comprehensive platform can energize learning across all subjects and grade levels. Through hands-on exploration, you'll learn how to use students' intuitive programming tools to strengthen problem-solving skills and bring computational thinking into your curriculum. Whether you teach elementary science or high school literature, you'll leave with practical strategies that will engage students in coding while meeting your content area objectives. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the fundamentals of Code.org resources and their applications across different grade levels and subject areas. 2. Learn strategies for scaffolding coding activities to meet diverse student needs and abilities. 3. Develop a plan to incorporate Code.org activities into their specific content area and grade level. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): coding (87), computational thinking (41), professional development (393)

This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from January 2025. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.

Join us for an engaging workshop workshop for educators who are excited to harness the power of AI in their teaching practices. This session will introduce you to various generative AI tools that can create dynamic interactive learning objects--small pieces of content that you can seamlessly integrate into your lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding. Whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned pro, this workshop will provide the practical insights and hands-on experience you need to elevate your teaching strategies. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Define learning objects and their strategic role in instruction. 2. Explore cutting-edge AI tools for generating interactive learning resources. 3. Design practical strategies for integrating AI-created learning objects to optimize student learning experiences. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), creating media (18), Teacher Utilities (202)

View this collection of artificial intelligence tools designed to transform the way you create and deliver engaging learning experiences. Harness the power of AI to streamline the lesson planning process, offering intelligent assistance in curriculum development, personalized learning pathways, and resource curation. From AI-driven content generators that suggest creative activities to adaptive assessment tools that provide real-time insights into student progress, these resources assist teachers as they craft dynamic, data-informed lessons that cater to diverse learning needs. Some of the tools can also help educators create more diversified lessons with differentiation options (from reading levels to choice boards) and translation into many languages in mere seconds.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), differentiation (85)