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Consensus - Consensus
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K to 12
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Consensus is an AI-powered research engine focused on academic and scientific research. Use natural language questions to find links based on academic research. Use the filters in the...more
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Consensus is an AI-powered research engine focused on academic and scientific research. Use natural language questions to find links based on academic research. Use the filters in the chat box to filter the results. Filters include year of publication, citations, methodology, and other options. Narrow down results even further by selecting the country of research and field of study. Some queries also include a consensus meter when asking questions with "yes, no, or maybe" results. Use the provided links to copy and share results. Although registration isn't required, creating a free account allows users to access saved messages and save papers to their account.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), chat (40), professional development (302), Research (82)
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Scroll down the page to find suggestions for questions to ask, including ideas for history, education, learning strategies, and computer science. This site can be invaluable when researching information for grant applications or when completing post-graduate studies. Use Consensus with middle and high school students to help them with research projects or to find answers to students' questions during class. For example, ask about the impact of deforestation on biodiversity or the long-term effects of lack of sleep. Share responses on a collaborative document for students to use in their research projects or create a collection in Wakelet, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Tools to Create Projects during the Summer Months - TeachersFirst
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Summer is the perfect time for students to unleash their creativity, explore their passions, and dive into projects that are entirely their own -- no grades, no deadlines, just the...more
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Summer is the perfect time for students to unleash their creativity, explore their passions, and dive into projects that are entirely their own -- no grades, no deadlines, just the freedom to imagine, build, and create. This collection of project creation tools gives students everything they need to make something truly original over the summer months, whether that is writing and illustrating a digital book, producing a podcast series, designing a website, coding a game, recording a short film, or composing original music. Each tool in this collection is accessible, beginner-friendly, and designed to spark curiosity and creative confidence in students of all ages and skill levels -- making it easy for families to support meaningful, screen-time-worthy engagement at home. Use this collection to turn summer into a season of making, learning, and discovering just how much students can create.
tag(s): creativity (84), Project Based Learning (27), summer (49)
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Share this list with your students as they enter summer break. Many families may enjoy creating summer memory books, weekly family podcasts, and other creative outlets. Consider assigning your students the task of choosing one tool to create a project that shares their summer plans, using this list of resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Gems Basics: Personalized, Interactive, and Safe AI Learning Experiences - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from April 2026. 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 April 2026. 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 Google Gems, custom AI chatbots designed to serve as specialized learning partners for specific educational tasks and topics. This hands-on workshop will teach educators how to create personalized AI assistants that can support student learning while maintaining appropriate safety and privacy controls. Participants will learn the basics of setting up Google Gems and discover practical applications for classroom use, from subject-specific tutoring support to creative writing partnerships. You'll leave with foundational knowledge for implementing safe, focused AI interactions that enhance rather than replace meaningful learning experiences. If you're ready to explore customized AI tools that can be tailored to specific curriculum needs and learning objectives, this session is for you! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create and customize Google Gems for specific educational tasks and learning objectives. 2. Implement safe AI learning experiences that support curriculum goals and student needs. 3. Design personalized AI interactions that enhance classroom learning while maintaining appropriate boundaries. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Explore Google Gems, custom AI chatbots designed to serve as specialized learning partners for specific educational tasks and topics. This hands-on workshop will teach educators how to create personalized AI assistants that can support student learning while maintaining appropriate safety and privacy controls. Participants will learn the basics of setting up Google Gems and discover practical applications for classroom use, from subject-specific tutoring support to creative writing partnerships. You'll leave with foundational knowledge for implementing safe, focused AI interactions that enhance rather than replace meaningful learning experiences. If you're ready to explore customized AI tools that can be tailored to specific curriculum needs and learning objectives, this session is for you! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create and customize Google Gems for specific educational tasks and learning objectives. 2. Implement safe AI learning experiences that support curriculum goals and student needs. 3. Design personalized AI interactions that enhance classroom learning while maintaining appropriate boundaries. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), Google (22), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (302)
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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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OK2Ask: Empowering Digital Balance: Teaching Healthy Technology Habits - TeachersFirst
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Help students develop healthy relationships with technology through practical digital wellness strategies that empower rather than restrict. In this workshop, you'll learn evidence-based approaches for teaching balanced screen habits and discover self-monitoring tools that help students build and exercise agency in their digital choices. We'll explore classroom practices that maintain human connection while strategically integrating educational technology, addressing current concerns about screen anxiety and digital dependency. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for supporting students as they develop thoughtful technology use habits that enhance rather than replace essential face-to-face social skills. This session is perfect for educators navigating the balance between educational technology's benefits and the need to set healthy digital boundaries. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement strategies for teaching students healthy screen habits and digital self-monitoring. 2. Create classroom practices that balance technology use with human connection. 3. Explore empowerment-focused approaches that develop student agency in digital wellness. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Help students develop healthy relationships with technology through practical digital wellness strategies that empower rather than restrict. In this workshop, you'll learn evidence-based approaches for teaching balanced screen habits and discover self-monitoring tools that help students build and exercise agency in their digital choices. We'll explore classroom practices that maintain human connection while strategically integrating educational technology, addressing current concerns about screen anxiety and digital dependency. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for supporting students as they develop thoughtful technology use habits that enhance rather than replace essential face-to-face social skills. This session is perfect for educators navigating the balance between educational technology's benefits and the need to set healthy digital boundaries. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement strategies for teaching students healthy screen habits and digital self-monitoring. 2. Create classroom practices that balance technology use with human connection. 3. Explore empowerment-focused approaches that develop student agency in digital wellness. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital literacy (31), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (302), social and emotional learning (155)
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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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OK2Ask: Beyond the Quiz: Free Digital Tools for Powerful Retrieval Practice - TeachersFirst
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Help your students retain 50-70% more information using retrieval practice--a powerful learning strategy backed by research. This hands-on workshop explores free digital tools that make retrieval practice engaging and easy to implement. You'll create self-grading quizzes, design brain dump activities, and build spaced practice systems that work across all grade levels and subjects. Walk away with practical strategies that reduce your workload while dramatically improving how students learn and remember. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Use free digital tools to implement retrieval practice strategies that can boost students' long-term retention by 50-70%. 2. Create low-stakes digital assessments that provide immediate feedback and promote active learning. 3. Build sustainable retrieval practice systems that work in any classroom context. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Help your students retain 50-70% more information using retrieval practice--a powerful learning strategy backed by research. This hands-on workshop explores free digital tools that make retrieval practice engaging and easy to implement. You'll create self-grading quizzes, design brain dump activities, and build spaced practice systems that work across all grade levels and subjects. Walk away with practical strategies that reduce your workload while dramatically improving how students learn and remember. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Use free digital tools to implement retrieval practice strategies that can boost students' long-term retention by 50-70%. 2. Create low-stakes digital assessments that provide immediate feedback and promote active learning. 3. Build sustainable retrieval practice systems that work in any classroom context. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (302), teaching strategies (66)
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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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OK2Ask: 3 Cool Tools for SEL: Building Emotional Intelligence - TeachersFirst
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Discover three powerful, completely free digital tools that will reshape how students develop social-emotional skills in your classroom! This hands-on workshop explores interactive platforms for emotion regulation, collaborative spaces for peer connection, and creative outlets for self-expression--all while providing implementation strategies grounded in learning science. Participants will get practical experience with each tool and leave with ready-to-use activities that will work on any device. Perfect for educators seeking evidence-based SEL integration strategies that work with any budget! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement three free digital SEL tools that support emotion regulation, peer collaboration, and creative expression. (2) Create inclusive digital environments that support all students' social-emotional development. (3) Design authentic SEL activities using pedagogically-grounded technology integration. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Discover three powerful, completely free digital tools that will reshape how students develop social-emotional skills in your classroom! This hands-on workshop explores interactive platforms for emotion regulation, collaborative spaces for peer connection, and creative outlets for self-expression--all while providing implementation strategies grounded in learning science. Participants will get practical experience with each tool and leave with ready-to-use activities that will work on any device. Perfect for educators seeking evidence-based SEL integration strategies that work with any budget! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement three free digital SEL tools that support emotion regulation, peer collaboration, and creative expression. (2) Create inclusive digital environments that support all students' social-emotional development. (3) Design authentic SEL activities using pedagogically-grounded technology integration. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (302), social and emotional learning (155)
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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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Nolej - Nolej
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2 to 12
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Nolej is an AI-powered instructional design tool that helps teachers quickly turn existing content, such as videos, PDFs, text, or web links, into interactive learning experiences....more
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Nolej is an AI-powered instructional design tool that helps teachers quickly turn existing content, such as videos, PDFs, text, or web links, into interactive learning experiences. Using automation, the platform generates quizzes, flashcards, games, interactive videos, and even chatbots, allowing educators to create complete lesson modules in minutes instead of hours. Teachers can customize difficulty levels and learning goals, then export activities to LMS platforms or share them in multiple formats.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), differentiation (86), flash cards (44), quizzes (88), Teacher Utilities (205)
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Upload a short video (such as a science or social studies clip) into Nolej and let it generate embedded questions. Have students watch and respond in real time, keeping them actively involved instead of passively viewing. Generate multiple versions of activities at different difficulty levels. Assign the tasks based on student readiness so all learners can access the content while being appropriately challenged. Turn Nolej-generated quizzes into a class competition or team challenge. Students can replay activities, track progress, and reinforce key concepts before an assessment in a fun, low-prep way.Edge Features:
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Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Monsha AI - Monsha, Inc.
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K to 12
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Monsha is an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators streamline lesson planning, curriculum design, and classroom resource creation. The platform allows teachers to...more
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Monsha is an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators streamline lesson planning, curriculum design, and classroom resource creation. The platform allows teachers to generate standards-aligned lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, presentations, and differentiated materials in minutes, all of which are customizable by grade level, subject, and student needs. Built with privacy protections and alignment to major educational standards, Monsha supports teachers in reducing prep time while improving instructional quality, making it a practical tool for K-12 and higher education classrooms looking to integrate AI into everyday planning and instruction.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), differentiation (86), presentations (28), Teacher Utilities (205)
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Use Monsha to quickly create a high-interest lesson hook, such as a scenario, short story, or essential question, tied to your current reading unit. Have students respond with a quick write or turn-and-talk to activate prior knowledge and spark curiosity. After using Monsha to model strong comprehension or test-style questions, have students create their own questions on paper using the same format. Generate exit tickets or short review questions aligned to the day's objective. Use them for quick formative assessment, or turn them into a team-based review game to reinforce key skills in a fun, low-prep way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Trek: The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe - TeachersFirst
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This Reading Trek brings The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe to life through the eyes of Lewis's Newfoundland pup, Seaman. Students explore the Lewis and...more
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This Reading Trek brings The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe to life through the eyes of Lewis's Newfoundland pup, Seaman. Students explore the Lewis and Clark expedition using a Google My Maps journey, engaging in activities such as creating illustrated travel journals, producing short "postcards from the past" videos, and designing timelines that track the expedition's progress. Collaborative and creative extensions, including podcast storytelling, comic strip recreations, and structured discussions on leadership and perseverance, encourage students to think deeply about perspective and historical events. By combining hands-on projects, technology integration, and cross-curricular connections, this plan helps students build empathy, strengthen comprehension, and develop a richer understanding of exploration and discovery.
tag(s): explorers (65), lewis and clark (14)
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Have students design a visual timeline (digital with MyLens, reviewed here or paper) that connects major expedition events to specific locations, including dates, images, and brief explanations. In small groups, students can record short podcast episodes with Buzzsprout, reviewed here from the perspective of expedition members (Lewis, Clark, Seaman, or Sacagawea), sharing discoveries, challenges, and emotions. Have students create a hand-drawn or digital journal with Sway, reviewed here from Seaman's perspective, including maps, sketches, and diary-style entries that describe each stop along the expedition.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pause, Plan, Proceed - Solution Design Group
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"Pause, Plan, Proceed" is a blog post that explains how to pause, plan, and proceed. Each of the three elements is explained in greater detail. When "pausing", we can have ...more
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"Pause, Plan, Proceed" is a blog post that explains how to pause, plan, and proceed. Each of the three elements is explained in greater detail. When "pausing", we can have time to process our emotions, internalize what is said, and produce a more thoughtful response. "Planning" entails Know Your Wake, Now or Later, Embrace Empathy, Be Consistent, Ask for Input, and Be Ready to Share. "Proceed" allows you to execute your plan with focus and mindfulness.
tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (62), social and emotional learning (155)
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Teachers can begin to explore how to pause, plan, and proceed in the classroom. They can create a reflective journal. They can also use Google Keep, reviewed here to help with planning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook - Psychological Mobile
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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook is a PDF containing scenarios for students. Scenarios include Cooperating with Others, Ignoring Rules, Following Rules, Daydreaming, Not Fidgeting,...more
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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook is a PDF containing scenarios for students. Scenarios include Cooperating with Others, Ignoring Rules, Following Rules, Daydreaming, Not Fidgeting, Calming Down, and many more. Each scenario consists of: Instructing Yourself, Crediting Yourself, Complimenting Yourself, and Applications. There is also a pre- and post-test in the PDF workbook.
tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (62), social and emotional learning (155)
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Students can use Kami reviewed here to annotate directly on the workbook. Students can create resources of their own scenarios in Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can create a digital escape room using Online Escape Room Templates, reviewed here to teach/reinforce self control.
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Wikidot - Wikidot Inc.
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Wikidot is a site for hosting and building wiki-based websites. Free plans include unlimited pages, unlimited revisions, custom CSS themes, backups, and unlimited members for public...more
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Wikidot is a site for hosting and building wiki-based websites. Free plans include unlimited pages, unlimited revisions, custom CSS themes, backups, and unlimited members for public wikis. It supports up to 5 private users and provides 300 MB of storage. The free plan also lets you host up to 5 wikis. Begin by registering for a free account, then click the link to create a new account. In the sidebar, there's typically an "Add a New Page" box, type the name of the page you want, and press the "New Page" button. You'll see a message saying the page doesn't exist yet; click "create page" and the editor will open. Enter your content and press Save. You can also create a new page by typing its name directly into the browser's address bar after your wiki's URL, then pressing Enter. Use the site's built-in themes or choose from additional themes available on Wikidot. Share your wiki using your custom URL.
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tag(s): collaboration (110), social networking (56), wikis (15)
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If you have not tried a wiki yet, visit the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through for a detailed, step-by-step explanation and starter help, including dozens of ideas for ways to use a wiki in your classroom. Create wikis for any number of classroom purposes, for example, publish a wiki with study guides that students build together before exams, or to document project-based learning portfolios.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Miraheze Wiki Hosting - WikiTide Foundation
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Miraheze is an ad-free wiki hosting service that allows users several customization options, including custom domains. Begin by creating an account; users must be thirteen or older....more
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Miraheze is an ad-free wiki hosting service that allows users several customization options, including custom domains. Begin by creating an account; users must be thirteen or older. Before starting a wiki, users must request approval by submitting the desired subdomain, a description of the wiki's purpose and content, and the wiki's language. After approval, create and edit your wiki using the visual editor, which includes options to edit text, add tables, use templates, and customize the wiki's look.
tag(s): collaboration (110), social media (61), wikis (15)
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If you have not tried a wiki yet, visit the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through for a detailed, step-by-step explanation and starter help, including dozens of ideas for ways to use a wiki in your classroom. Before implementing this site in your classroom, take some time to teach students how to edit and add information. Create and use a wiki to collaborate and compile information on any classroom research projects. For example, have your class work together to add resources and web links when researching the causes of the Civil War, plants and animals found in different habitats, or to share math problem-solving ideas and links. Use your wiki for small-group projects and ask students to share a synopsis of group meetings, along with a compilation of websites and videos used in their research.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ready-to-Use Classroom Resources - BrainPOP
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The Classroom Resources section on BrainPOP provides a variety of free, ready-to-use printables and classroom tools designed to help teachers save time and support learning. The collection...more
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The Classroom Resources section on BrainPOP provides a variety of free, ready-to-use printables and classroom tools designed to help teachers save time and support learning. The collection includes weekly planners, motivational posters, bulletin board flags, internet research checklists, certificates, bookmarks, and digital citizenship activities that help build routines and engage students.
tag(s): digital citizenship (104), posters (44), Teacher Utilities (205), thinking skills (91)
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Give students BrainPOP bookmarks and have them add new vocabulary words from a lesson or unit. They can draw a symbol, write a definition, use the term in a sentence, and then share it with a partner. Use the printable posters and flags to build a rotating What We Learned This Week board. Students can use the certificates to recognize a classmate for academic or social achievements, such as teamwork, creative thinking, or perseverance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Knowt - Knowt
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Knowt is a free, teacher-friendly study platform that serves as an alternative to flashcard tools like Quizlet, with a strong emphasis on no-cost features for students and classrooms....more
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Knowt is a free, teacher-friendly study platform that serves as an alternative to flashcard tools like Quizlet, with a strong emphasis on no-cost features for students and classrooms. Teachers and students can create unlimited flashcards and notes, access multiple free study modes, including learn mode, matching, practice tests, and spaced repetition, and explore millions of ready-made flashcard sets and study guides shared by other users. The platform also includes basic AI tools at no cost, allowing users to turn notes, PDFs, or videos into flashcards and summaries, helping save preparation time. For classroom use, Knowt offers a free teacher plan with tools to generate quizzes, interactive activities, and differentiated materials, making it a practical option for formative assessment and review without a paid subscription. While advanced AI features are limited in the free version, it provides a robust set of study and review tools suitable for everyday classroom use.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), assessment (139), DAT device agnostic tool (127), quizzes (88)
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Share Knowt with students as a resource for practicing for upcoming quizzes and tests. Consider this option as an alternative to flashcards or other review methods. As students become familiar with Knowt, use this tool as a starting point on lessons sharing how to find and understand important information within any piece of writing. Create a quiz together and share it on your interactive whiteboard. Ask students to analyze the questions that Knowt creates and discuss why they are included in the quiz. Once students understand how to create an effective quiz, ask them to create their own quizzes for personal study or to share with peers. Gimkit, reviewed here, offers a free quiz-creation tool for use in a variety of educational settings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Empathy - ClassDojo
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K to 4
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The ClassDojo Big Ideas: Empathy page is a free social-emotional learning resource designed to help teachers build students' empathy skills through engaging videos and classroom activities....more
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The ClassDojo Big Ideas: Empathy page is a free social-emotional learning resource designed to help teachers build students' empathy skills through engaging videos and classroom activities. Created in collaboration with Harvard University's Making Caring Common Project, the page features a three-part video series starring the ClassDojo characters (like Mojo) that explores why empathy matters and how students can understand others' feelings and perspectives. Each video is paired with discussion guides and follow-up activities that encourage reflection, kindness, and positive classroom relationships, making it a ready-to-use tool for fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.
tag(s): empathy (43), listening (98), social and emotional learning (155)
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Students can watch the videos and participate in the discussion guide questions. Students can create a podcast interviewing people who show empathy using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Students can create a book cover using Book Cover Creator reviewed here featuring character traits of empathy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Games and Challenges - Genially
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3 to 12
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Genially's escape room templates are designed to be adaptable for a wide range of grade levels. The platform offers a variety of themes and levels of complexity, allowing educators...more
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Genially's escape room templates are designed to be adaptable for a wide range of grade levels. The platform offers a variety of themes and levels of complexity, allowing educators to tailor the content to their students' ages and learning objectives. For example, simpler games like Candyland or Children's Game templates are well-suited for younger students, while more intricate scenarios, such as the Artificial Intelligence Escape Room or Time Machine Escape, are ideal for older students seeking a challenge. Educators can customize these templates to align with their curriculum, making them versatile tools for engaging students across different educational stages.
tag(s): collaboration (110), digital escapes (29), game based learning (296), Teacher Utilities (205)
In the Classroom
Customize a Genially escape room (like Education Escape Room or Mystery Breakout) with questions and puzzles that review key concepts from your current unit--perfect as a fun pre-test or review session. Divide students into small groups and assign each group a different puzzle or task within the escape game. This activity encourages teamwork, communication, and shared problem-solving as they work toward a common goal. Challenge students to create their digital escape rooms using Genially's templates. They must design puzzles, write clues, and embed subject content, transforming them from game players into game designers. Use a breakout template to reinforce vocabulary. Each "lock" can be opened only by correctly defining or using academic terms in context, making it ideal for ELA, science, or history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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StoryJumper - Peter Weck and John Yen
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K to 8
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Students can create, illustrate, narrate, and publish their own storybooks, making this an excellent resource for supporting writing and creativity in the classroom. Students can design...more
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Students can create, illustrate, narrate, and publish their own storybooks, making this an excellent resource for supporting writing and creativity in the classroom. Students can design books using templates or from scratch, add images and characters, and even collaborate with others or share their work with a wider audience. A major benefit for teachers is that the platform is free to use online, allowing students to create and share digital books and read stories from a global library at no cost. While optional paid features include printing hardcover or paperback books or downloading digital versions, the core storytelling and publishing tools remain completely free, making it a valuable resource for integrating writing, technology, and creativity into classroom instruction.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (160), stories and storytelling (72)
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Have students write and publish a personal narrative or memoir, adding illustrations and narration. Have students create informational books in science or social studies (for example, life cycles, ecosystems, or historical events). Work together to create a class book where each student contributes one page or chapter.Edge Features:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Includes social features, such as "friends," comments, ratings by others
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Requires registration/log in (NO email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Cinco de Mayo | All About the Holidays - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 8
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This resource from PBS LearningMedia provides a short, student-friendly video and supporting materials that introduce the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo as part of the "All...more
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This resource from PBS LearningMedia provides a short, student-friendly video and supporting materials that introduce the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo as part of the "All About the Holidays" series. It explains the holiday's origins, including the Battle of Puebla, and highlights how it is celebrated and why it is important in both Mexico and the United States. Designed for classroom use, the resource combines visual storytelling with accessible explanations to help students build background knowledge and cultural understanding. Teachers can easily integrate it into social studies or ELA lessons as a quick introduction or discussion starter, making it a useful multimedia tool for engaging learners.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), cultures (289), holidays (274), mexico (70)
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After viewing, have students create a simple timeline of the Battle of Puebla using the Timeline Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, sequencing key events and explaining why the victory was important. Have students identify causes (the French invasion, Mexican resistance) and effects (the victory at Puebla, cultural celebrations) to deepen their comprehension of historical relationships. Facilitate a class discussion comparing how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico and the United States, encouraging students to consider cultural perspectives and avoid stereotypes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Brain Raider Notebooks - Brain Raider, LLC
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6 to 12
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Brain Raider is a digital notebook designed to create and share interactive student activities. With Brain Raider, you can easily create (and grade) text entry, multiple choice, drag...more
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Brain Raider is a digital notebook designed to create and share interactive student activities. With Brain Raider, you can easily create (and grade) text entry, multiple choice, drag and drop, and drawing inputs. Teachers can monitor student work in real time to track progress and intervene as needed. Add other teachers as editors or viewers to work on the same shared notebook. After creating an account, follow the steps to create a notebook by entering a name, then add sections and a new page. Drag the header onto your new page and double-click to access elements from the menu bar, such as text, drawing, drag and drop, and more. Share completed notebooks from the settings and sharing tab, and click the small icon on the right side of the name of your notebook. Students can access a notebook via the QR code or URL. Free accounts include unlimited notebooks, students, and sections, as well as full grade-book access and the quick grading tool. Other free features offer limited image generation and the ability to input all content types supported by Brain Raider.
tag(s): blended learning (29), flipped learning (9), note taking (34), personalized learning (12), Teacher Utilities (205)
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Visit the Brain Raiders YouTube channel to find helpful videos that explain how to get started with notebooks and tutorials for the different features, including creating drag-and-drop activities. Create and share notebooks that include materials for any teaching unit, to be used as a practice tool and a study guide upon completion of the unit. This resource can also be a helpful tool to supplement classroom learning for multiple language learners or students with IEPs. Consider sharing this tool with parents or older students to use as an at-home support to classroom instruction.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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