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Infographics - Showeet
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5 to 12
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Showeet is a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their presentations with visually engaging materials. The website offers a wide array of free, professionally designed...more
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Showeet is a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their presentations with visually engaging materials. The website offers a wide array of free, professionally designed templates compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides. These templates encompass various categories, including infographics, charts, diagrams, maps, and more, making them suitable for diverse educational topics. Each template is fully editable, allowing teachers to customize content to align with their lesson objectives and student needs. Note that this site has many advertisements; therefore, be careful when you click.
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tag(s): data (151), infographics (62), maps (213)
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Students can use a template from Showeet. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to find information to post into their infographics. Students can use Dotstorming reviewed here to vote on which infographic is the most informative.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Top 8 Free Infographic Templates PowerPoint - WonderShare
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Check out this free website that includes features on What Are Infographics and Why Use Them, 8 Best Free PowerPoint Templates, and bonus tips. The featured infographics are Business...more
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Check out this free website that includes features on What Are Infographics and Why Use Them, 8 Best Free PowerPoint Templates, and bonus tips. The featured infographics are Business Leadership, Circle, Timeline, Customer Journey Map, Pencils, SmartArt, and Marketing. Infographics can be downloaded from Google Slides and PowerPoint.
tag(s): infographics (62)
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Students can use the templates that are featured on the site. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to find the information to post in their infographic. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to post all infographics created.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Meshy AI - Meshy Ai
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4 to 12
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Meshy AI offers a free, easy-to-use platform that empowers educators and students to create 3D models swiftly and efficiently. Members can generate detailed 3D models in less than three...more
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Meshy AI offers a free, easy-to-use platform that empowers educators and students to create 3D models swiftly and efficiently. Members can generate detailed 3D models in less than three minutes by simply inputting text descriptions or uploading images. The free plan provides 200 credits monthly, allowing for the creation of models without needing a credit card. These models can be exported in various formats, including Wavefront Object (OBJ), Filmbox (FBX), and Stereolithography (STL), making them suitable for integration into educational projects, 3D printing, or virtual reality applications. Meshy AI's intuitive interface and rapid processing make it an excellent tool for enhancing creativity and learning in the classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), design (71)
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Have students choose a vocabulary word and use Meshy to create a 3D model that represents it. For example, for the word "volcano," they can generate a 3D model of a volcano from a text prompt. Then, they can present their model and explain how it connects to the word's meaning. After reading a story, have students describe a character in detail and use Meshy to turn that description into a 3D model. In social studies or ELA, students can research an artifact from a historical period (ex., a medieval crown or ancient vase) and then generate a 3D model from a text or image prompt. Students can brainstorm and design an invention, describing it in detail via text. They then can use Meshy to model their invention and present it in a "Shark Tank"-style pitch, explaining how it works and its usefulness.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Techno Kids - Techno Kids
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Techno Kids features free digital literacy and coding lessons for kids. To receive the free monthly lesson, you must sign up. The lessons are available in Google Sheets or Microsoft...more
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Techno Kids features free digital literacy and coding lessons for kids. To receive the free monthly lesson, you must sign up. The lessons are available in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel 365.
tag(s): coding (90), digital literacy (24)
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Students can follow the instructions in the lessons on the site. Students can transfer their knowledge by coding in Scratch, reviewed here. Finally, students can reflect on the process and outcome using Seesaw, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Online Infographic Maker - Drawtify
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Looking for an easy way to make stunning visuals for your classroom? Drawtify is a user-friendly online infographic maker that empowers teachers and students to design professional-quality...more
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Looking for an easy way to make stunning visuals for your classroom? Drawtify is a user-friendly online infographic maker that empowers teachers and students to design professional-quality graphics without needing advanced design skills. It features over 1,000 editable templates and built-in tools, including intelligent charts, maps, QR code and barcode generators, artistic fonts, and photo editing options -- perfect for creating classroom posters, project visuals, or data displays. The site offers both free and paid plans. The free version includes core design tools and templates, as well as SD exports and watermarked images. Whether you're enriching a lesson or supporting student presentations, Drawtify is a versatile addition to your digital teaching toolkit.
tag(s): infographics (62)
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Students can use Drawtify to create infographics using their design tools. Students can post their infographics in Padlet reviewed here. Students can use Lino reviewed here to comment on each others infographics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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10 Infographic Examples for Students - ShutterStock
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ShutterStock's 10 Infographic Examples for Students (with Free Templates!) features infographic examples to share with students. Examples include Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle, How...more
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ShutterStock's 10 Infographic Examples for Students (with Free Templates!) features infographic examples to share with students. Examples include Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle, How Do Our Ears Work, School Lunch, Eating Disorder Awareness, Seeping Conditions PSA, and more. Tips for creating an infographic are also offered. The site also allows you to use Shutterstock to create, download, and print your infographics.
tag(s): infographics (62)
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Students can use Shutterstock to create infographics. Students can post questions on the infographics created/viewed on Padlet, reviewed here. Students can use WordClouds, reviewed here to post words associated with the infographic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Infographics Presentation Templates - SlidesGo
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SlidesGo Infographics Presentation Templates is a site that offers three templates in its free plan. Templates are for Canva, Google Slides, and PowerPoint. Note that the crown is only...more
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SlidesGo Infographics Presentation Templates is a site that offers three templates in its free plan. Templates are for Canva, Google Slides, and PowerPoint. Note that the crown is only available to Premium subscribers. Templates include timelines, project management tools, graph paper, market shares, financial information, dating apps, and more.
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tag(s): infographics (62)
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Students can download infographics to customize for classroom assignments. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create their own infographics. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post their infographics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Infographic Powerpoint Templates and Google Slides Themes - Slides Carnival
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Discover over four hundred free infographic templates to use to enrich presentations. All presentations can be downloaded into Canva, PowerPoint, and Google Slides. Examples of infographics...more
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Discover over four hundred free infographic templates to use to enrich presentations. All presentations can be downloaded into Canva, PowerPoint, and Google Slides. Examples of infographics include data tables, scorecards, world heat maps, career choices, make-or-buy, hierarchies, and more.
tag(s): infographics (62)
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Students can download an infographic to customize for classroom assignments. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create their own infographics. Finally, students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post their infographics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using Infographics to Build Media Literacy and Higher-Order Thinking Skills - Edutopia
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View this article that shares the power of infographics and the importance of teaching students how to read them. The article continues with guidance on teaching infographic literacy,...more
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View this article that shares the power of infographics and the importance of teaching students how to read them. The article continues with guidance on teaching infographic literacy, including websites to find information, investigating infographics, creation, and interrogation.
tag(s): infographics (62)
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Have students create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or the other creation tools featured in the article. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast their interpretation of the infographics. Students can use Class Tools Image Annotator, reviewed here to add "hot spots" to their images to include links to information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snowflake Generator - Transum Mathematics
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The Transum Snowflake Generator is an interactive math tool that allows students to explore fractals, symmetry, and patterns by creating digital snowflakes. This activity is ideal for...more
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The Transum Snowflake Generator is an interactive math tool that allows students to explore fractals, symmetry, and patterns by creating digital snowflakes. This activity is ideal for reinforcing geometric transformations, including reflection, rotation, and dilation. Students can adjust settings to observe how small changes impact the overall pattern, making it an excellent resource for discussions on similarity, problem-solving, and fractal geometry. In addition to creating freestyle snowflakes, you can participate in several challenges to develop snowflakes by following the provided directions. Teachers can use it for hands-on lessons in math, computer science, and art, engaging students in both creative design and mathematical reasoning.
tag(s): geometric shapes (130), patterns (65), problem solving (240), snow (22), symmetry (29)
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Have students design a snowflake and identify its lines of symmetry (folding lines where the design matches). Then, challenge them to create snowflakes with specific numbers of symmetrical sections (e.g., 4, 6, or 8). Introduce fractals by showing natural examples (such as snowflakes, trees, and ferns) and have students generate snowflakes at various stages of the design process. Compare their snowflakes and discuss how repeating patterns create complex designs. Have students design digital snowflakes and print them for a classroom display. Compare snowflake designs to traditional paper-cut snowflakes and discuss the difference between digital and handmade art.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: AI for Educator Excellence: Reclaiming Time and Enhancing Instruction - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline your teaching workflow and enhance instructional design. During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn practical strategies for using AI to automate time-consuming tasks like assessment creation and feedback generation while maintaining pedagogical control. Discover how to leverage AI as a thought partner for lesson planning, differentiation, and creating materials that engage diverse learners. Leave with ready-to-implement techniques for using AI to reclaim your time for what truly matters--building meaningful connections with students. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement AI-powered strategies to streamline administrative tasks, provide timely feedback, and create differentiated learning materials. 2. Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools based on instructional needs, ethical considerations, and pedagogical best practices. 3. Design AI-enhanced learning experiences that prioritize student agency and critical thinking while addressing diverse learning needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline your teaching workflow and enhance instructional design. During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn practical strategies for using AI to automate time-consuming tasks like assessment creation and feedback generation while maintaining pedagogical control. Discover how to leverage AI as a thought partner for lesson planning, differentiation, and creating materials that engage diverse learners. Leave with ready-to-implement techniques for using AI to reclaim your time for what truly matters--building meaningful connections with students. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement AI-powered strategies to streamline administrative tasks, provide timely feedback, and create differentiated learning materials. 2. Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools based on instructional needs, ethical considerations, and pedagogical best practices. 3. Design AI-enhanced learning experiences that prioritize student agency and critical thinking while addressing diverse learning needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), OK2Askarchive (71), professional development (273)
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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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Let's Talk About: 4 Activities for Oral Language Practice - TeachersFirst
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This blog post celebrates the power of student voice and offers four creative, cross-curricular activities designed to strengthen oral language skills across grade levels. Teachers...more
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This blog post celebrates the power of student voice and offers four creative, cross-curricular activities designed to strengthen oral language skills across grade levels. Teachers can engage students through collaborative storytelling using Padlet, art description with Adobe Animate, living history monologues via Vocaroo, and scientific presentations on Presentio.us. Each activity blends speaking, creativity, and content knowledge while providing flexible differentiation for elementary through high school students, including multilingual learners. With a focus on expressive communication, vocabulary development, and higher-order thinking, these strategies help students become confident, articulate communicators across subjects.
tag(s): blogs (63), digital storytelling (147), multilingual (73), vocabulary development (97)
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Bring the ideas from the blog post into your lessons! Have students work in groups to co-create a story using the audio or video feature on Padlet reviewed here. They'll practice expressive reading, descriptive language, and narrative development. Students can research a historical figure, write a first-person monologue, and record it using Vocaroo reviewed here. Students can take on the role of a book, historical, or fictional character and are interviewed by a peer or teacher. They can prepare responses based on their character's background, motivations, and experiences, then can perform the interview live or record it using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Literacy - TeachersFirst
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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...more
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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 (24)
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Share these resources with your students to learn about digital literacy. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.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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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 (24), STEM (330)
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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Digital Literacy Teaching Resources - Google
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Discover free, high-quality lessons and activities to help students develop critical digital skills. Covering topics like online safety, media literacy, responsible technology use,...more
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Discover free, high-quality lessons and activities to help students develop critical digital skills. Covering topics like online safety, media literacy, responsible technology use, and digital citizenship, these resources are designed to support teachers in fostering informed and ethical online behavior. With interactive lessons, videos, and discussion prompts, the platform equips students with the knowledge they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): digital citizenship (94), digital literacy (24), media literacy (105)
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Use a YouTube video from the Google Digital Literacy lessons on identifying misinformation. Then provide students with a mix of real and fake news articles, images, or social media posts and have them work in groups to analyze credibility, using fact-checking strategies from the lesson. After watching a lesson on online security, challenge students to evaluate and improve weak passwords. Create a Google Forms, reviewed here quiz to test their understanding of password safety. Design a digital escape room using Google Forms where students solve challenges related to privacy settings, phishing scams, and digital etiquette to "unlock" the next clue.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lessons for Building Students Digital Literacy Skills - Nearpod
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The Nearpod Digital Citizenship & Literacy blog provides teachers with valuable insights, lesson ideas, and interactive resources to help students develop essential digital citizenship...more
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The Nearpod Digital Citizenship & Literacy blog provides teachers with valuable insights, lesson ideas, and interactive resources to help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics like online safety, media literacy, and responsible technology use, the blog offers practical strategies for integrating digital literacy into the classroom. With links to Nearpod's interactive lessons, educators can easily engage students in discussions and activities that promote safe and ethical online behavior. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): blogs (63), cyberbullying (40), digital citizenship (94), digital literacy (24), media literacy (105)
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Before starting a lesson, create a scavenger hunt where students find examples of positive and negative digital behavior, such as a well-cited article vs. fake news or a respectful comment vs. cyberbullying. Use Nearpod reviewed here to include interactive features (like polls and collaborative boards) to discuss their findings. Use a Nearpod Time to Climb activity or a quiz to present real-life digital dilemmas (ex,: "A friend shares their password with you--what do you do?"). Have students use Nearpod's Draw It feature or a tool like Canva reviewed here to design an infographic on online safety, cyberbullying, or digital footprints.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Technological Literacy - PBS LearningMedia
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Explore this collection of engaging lessons, videos, and activities to find resources that help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics such as online...more
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Explore this collection of engaging lessons, videos, and activities to find resources that help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics such as online safety, media literacy, and responsible technology use, this resource equips educators with tools to teach students how to navigate the digital world responsibly. It is ideal for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, providing age-appropriate content to foster critical thinking, ethical online behavior, and digital problem-solving skills.
tag(s): digital literacy (24), internet safety (114), media literacy (105), STEM (330)
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Students can explore the concept of a digital footprint by searching for themselves (or a fictional character) online and reflecting on what their online presence says about them. They can discuss strategies for managing their digital identity and create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here on responsible online behavior. In small groups, students can act out different scenarios involving cyberbullying, online conflict, or digital misunderstandings. Afterward, they can discuss appropriate ways to respond, report, and prevent negative online interactions. Students can create a short video using Animoto reviewed here or Powtoon reviewed here promoting safe online habits, such as password security, digital etiquette, or protecting personal information. They can present their projects to the class or school community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire with Code.org - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from May 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from May 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
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.
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 (90), computational thinking (37), OK2Askarchive (71), professional development (273)
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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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3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News - The Cool Cat Teacher
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The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not ...more
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The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not to Share. Each lesson has an example as a reference.
tag(s): charactered (77), digital citizenship (94), digital literacy (24)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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
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CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners....more
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CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners. It shares tips and tricks to use, a website to find out the owners of websites, and other websites associated with them.
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tag(s): digital citizenship (94), digital literacy (24)
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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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