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Mostly Mindful for Teens and Tweens - Mostly Mindful for Teens and Tweens
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6 to 12
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This weekly podcast introduces one mindfulness strategy or concept at a time to help teens build resilience, manage stress, and develop healthy habits for emotional well-being. Each...more
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This weekly podcast introduces one mindfulness strategy or concept at a time to help teens build resilience, manage stress, and develop healthy habits for emotional well-being. Each episode offers age-appropriate techniques grounded in self-compassion and designed to boost joy, focus, and life satisfaction during the challenging teen years. Created by Dominique Sullivan, a teacher-librarian and mindfulness educator, the podcast blends practical tools with calming guidance that can easily complement classroom SEL routines. These podcasts provide teachers with a positive, accessible resource for helping students strengthen lifelong coping skills.
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tag(s): classroom management (135), emotions (71), podcasts (163), social and emotional learning (195), stress (7), thinking skills (116)
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Begin class with a short breathing or grounding exercise inspired by the podcast. Have students close their eyes, listen to their breath, and focus on one calming word or phrase. Have students complete a quick "How am I arriving today?" slip. They can choose a word that describes their mood and jot down one strategy they might use to stay focused or calm during class. After listening to an episode, have students create a card explaining the featured strategy, when to use it, and how it helps the brain. Add these cards to a growing class toolkit for students to revisit throughout the year.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Using Book Creator to develop Thinking Routines - Paul Hamilton
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K to 12
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This helpful book shares ideas on how to connect Project Zero Thinking Routines, reviewed here with the visual and multimedia elements in Book Creator,...more
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This helpful book shares ideas on how to connect Project Zero Thinking Routines, reviewed here with the visual and multimedia elements in Book Creator, reviewed here. The book explores and provides examples of how to show thinking for several thinking routines, including core routines. In addition, the book includes specific instructions on using several Book Creator features, including creating layers and hotspots.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), DAT device agnostic tool (129), digital storytelling (166), ebooks (49), multimedia (62), thinking routines (35), thinking skills (116), visual thinking (13)
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Use this book as inspiration to extend your use of Thinking Routines and to help students develop visual thinking skills. This tool is invaluable for encouraging students who are hesitant to participate in class discussion, as it provides a range of options for sharing their ideas. Learn the basics of Book Creator by watching the archive of OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Book Creator, reviewed here. Find out more about Thinking Routines by reading the two-part blog starting with Empower Your Classroom with Thinking Routines, Part 1: A Quick Guide.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kindness in the Classroom: 6th - 8th Grade - Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
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6 to 8
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Kindness in the Classroom is a Tier 1 social-emotional learning curriculum designed to foster a culture of kindness among students in grades 6 through 8. Each unit teaches six ...more
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Kindness in the Classroom is a Tier 1 social-emotional learning curriculum designed to foster a culture of kindness among students in grades 6 through 8. Each unit teaches six core kindness concepts: Respect, Caring, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Responsibility, and Courage. In addition to individual lessons in PDF format, there is a Quick Start Guide, Unit Overviews, Teacher Connection for Administrators, and Posters.
tag(s): empathy (67), listening (117), social and emotional learning (195)
In the Classroom
Students can use Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to create their own infographic for each of the six core concepts. Students can create trading cards that highlight the core concepts using Trading Card Creator reviewed here. Finally, students can create games that showcase the core concepts using Baamboozle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Headspace for Educators - Headspace Inc.
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K to 12
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Headspace for Educators gives K-12 teachers and school staff free access to a full library of mindfulness, meditation, and wellness tools designed to support educator well-being and...more
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Headspace for Educators gives K-12 teachers and school staff free access to a full library of mindfulness, meditation, and wellness tools designed to support educator well-being and reduce stress. The resources include guided meditations, breathwork and calming techniques, sleep support, mindful-moment transitions, and tools for managing anxiety or burnout. In addition to teacher self-care, Headspace offers classroom-friendly materials, such as short meditations, mindfulness exercises, and calming videos, to help students relax, focus, or manage difficult emotions. As a teacher, using Headspace can support your mental health and energy and help foster a calmer, more emotionally healthy classroom environment where students can learn and engage more effectively. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): professional development (318), social and emotional learning (195), Teacher Utilities (214)
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Begin class with a one-minute guided breathing exercise from Headspace. Students should close their eyes or soften their gaze, focus on their breath, and prepare their minds for learning. Have students design personal calm-down strategies based on techniques learned in Headspace, such as counting breaths, visualizing a quiet place, or practicing gratitude. They store their ideas in a journal or a small set of cards. At the end of the week, have students write a short reflection about which mindfulness strategy helped them most during class and how it affected their focus or mood.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence - Yale School of Medicine
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K to 12
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The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence offers free, research-based resources that help educators strengthen social and emotional learning across school communities. Teachers can...more
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The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence offers free, research-based resources that help educators strengthen social and emotional learning across school communities. Teachers can access a self-paced online course called Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty and Stress, which provides strategies for understanding emotions, reducing stress, and creating supportive classroom environments. The Center also shares information about the RULER Approach. This widely used framework helps schools teach students how to recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate emotions while improving overall school climate. The free materials give teachers practical tools to support student well-being, build positive relationships, and create emotionally healthy classrooms.
tag(s): emotions (71), professional development (318), social and emotional learning (195)
In the Classroom
Have students place a small sticky note on a class chart showing how they feel at the start of class. After a few days, invite them to notice patterns and reflect on how emotions may affect learning. Read a short passage, poem, or scenario and ask students to identify the emotions involved. Students should discuss the clues they used to build emotional vocabulary and comprehension. Have students write a brief weekly reflection using Book Creator, reviewed here about one emotion they experienced during the school week, what caused it, and what strategy helped them manage it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TED Talk- Are you really as good at something as you think? - Robin Kramer
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4 to 12
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"Are You Really As Good at Something As You Think?" is a short TED Talk by psychologist Robin Kramer that helps students and teachers reflect on how well they understand ...more
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"Are You Really As Good at Something As You Think?" is a short TED Talk by psychologist Robin Kramer that helps students and teachers reflect on how well they understand their own skills. Kramer explains that sometimes we overestimate our abilities and other times we underestimate them. He also describes how noticing these gaps can help us grow, learn new strategies, and use feedback more positively. This talk gives teachers an easy way to start a conversation about self-reflection, honest goal setting, and building a growth mindset in the classroom.
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tag(s): brain (58), emotions (71), social and emotional learning (195), thinking routines (35), thinking skills (116)
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Have students choose a simple classroom task (reading aloud, drawing a shape, solving a math problem). They rate how well they think they'll do, try it, and then rate how they actually did. Compare the two and discuss why the ratings might differ. Give students colorful cards with prompts such as "One skill I want to improve is...," "One thing I'm confident about is...," and "Feedback helps me when...." Students can complete the cards and share with a partner to practice metacognitive thinking. Assign students to pick one skill they want to get better at over a week (typing speed, multiplication facts, drawing, fitness). They make a simple improvement plan, collect daily evidence, and reflect at the end on whether their predictions matched actual progress.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition - SlideShare
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The SlideShare presentation "Metacognition" gives teachers a clear, accessible overview of what metacognition is and why it matters for student learning. It explains the difference...more
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The SlideShare presentation "Metacognition" gives teachers a clear, accessible overview of what metacognition is and why it matters for student learning. It explains the difference between thinking and thinking about thinking, highlights how metacognitive strategies improve problem-solving and comprehension, and offers simple routines that students can use to plan, monitor, and reflect on their work. With its straightforward visuals and examples, the presentation serves as a helpful introduction for teachers who want to build more reflection, awareness, and independence into everyday lessons.
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tag(s): presentations (33), professional development (318), questioning (37), social and emotional learning (195), thinking routines (35), thinking skills (116)
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During work time, have students pause for a quick "Check My Strategy" moment to note whether their plan is working and what they might adjust. After completing an activity, ask students to create a Metacognition Mini-Poster using Canva for Education, reviewed here that shows one strategy they used, how it helped them, and an example of when they might use it again. Begin a lesson with a "Think About Your Thinking" warm-up and have students briefly write how they plan to approach a task, such as a reading assignment or math problem set.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition PowerPoint and Google Slides Template - SketchBubble
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Teachers who want to bring metacognitive thinking to life in their classrooms will find the Metacognition PowerPoint and Google Slides Template to be a helpful starting point. This...more
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Teachers who want to bring metacognitive thinking to life in their classrooms will find the Metacognition PowerPoint and Google Slides Template to be a helpful starting point. This page offers a visually rich, editable slide deck that explains metacognition as the awareness of how we think and learn. The template includes diagrams, icons, and layouts that show how students can identify what they know, monitor their strategies, set goals, and reflect on their progress. It can be customized in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote, making it a practical tool for helping students understand their own learning processes.
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tag(s): infographics (70), presentations (33), social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116)
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Show one simple slide from the template, such as a diagram about planning or monitoring. Ask students to turn and talk about what the picture makes them think of in their own learning. Print a few icons or graphics from the template and give each group a set. Have students sort the icons into categories such as "planning," "monitoring," and "reflecting," then explain how each icon matches their thinking process during reading or writing. After reviewing a few sample slides, have students create a slide of their own using Google Slides, reviewed here that shows a metacognitive idea they use in school, such as rereading, questioning, or checking their work. Combine students' slides into a class slideshow.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Activities for Metacognition - DePaul University
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If you want a clear, practical way to help students understand how they learn, the DePaul University Teaching Commons page on Activities for Metacognition is a useful resource. It explains...more
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If you want a clear, practical way to help students understand how they learn, the DePaul University Teaching Commons page on Activities for Metacognition is a useful resource. It explains metacognition as both reflection (what we know) and self-regulation (how we learn). The guide shows how metacognitive activities can help students identify prior knowledge, set goals, monitor their learning, evaluate their work, and transfer strategies to new tasks. It also shares simple classroom structures such as journal prompts, partner conversations, and whole-class routines that you can use before, during, or after a lesson to strengthen students' awareness of their own thinking.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116), visual thinking (13)
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During reading or writing, call a "strategy pause." Have students stop for one minute and write down which strategy they are using, why they chose it, and whether it is helping them build monitoring and mid-lesson adjustment skills. Provide a new reading or writing task and ask students to select one strategy from a previous lesson to apply. Afterward, have them write a short explanation of how the strategy worked in a new situation to encourage long-term skill transfer. Students can create a simple flowchart showing how they approached a challenge: what they knew before starting, what strategies they tried, how they monitored progress, what they changed, and what they learned. Display students' charts to demonstrate visual thinking skills and strategies, or use Padlet, reviewed here to create a digital gallery walk of students' explanations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Perplexity Pages - Perplexity
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5 to 12
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Transform research or information into shareable pages using Perplexity Pages. Add a topic, choose your audience, and provide a prompt to generate a fully customizable page with text...more
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Transform research or information into shareable pages using Perplexity Pages. Add a topic, choose your audience, and provide a prompt to generate a fully customizable page with text and images. You can find Pages by visiting the Perplexity chatbot, reviewed here. Select the plus sign, then click to open the library to find Pages. Once in Pages, fill in the section to describe your Page, choose your audience, and click the arrow to generate your Page. After generating the information, use links to add sections and media, or edit the content. Publish your Page and share it using the link provided. Viewers of Pages can ask questions using the chat feature.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), communication (121), digital storytelling (166), multimedia (62), presentations (33), Research (87)
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Use Perplexity Pages in many different ways to support student learning. For example, create Pages to introduce content to students as you begin a new learning unit. Include Pages as part of choice boards or multimedia text sets (MMTS), view the archive video of OK2Ask: MIE Day - Quick & Engaging Explorations with Multimedia Text Sets, reviewed here to learn more about using MMTS in the classroom. Use Perplexity Pages to share examples of creating informative and engaging research presentations. Extend learning by asking students to use Sway, reviewed here that include similar features, including images and videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Metacognitive Tools to Reveal Hidden Learning - MiddleWeb
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The MiddleWeb article "5 Metacognitive Tools to Reveal Hidden Learning" shares five practical strategies that help students make their thinking visible by noticing confusion, identifying...more
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The MiddleWeb article "5 Metacognitive Tools to Reveal Hidden Learning" shares five practical strategies that help students make their thinking visible by noticing confusion, identifying patterns, and reflecting on how they learn. Designed for teachers who want to build stronger independence and deeper comprehension, use these tools to help students with ELA, math, science, social studies, and general study skills. Students can engage by jotting down what they think might be challenging before starting a task, enrich their learning by completing a quick reflection card about a strategy they used, and extend their growth by keeping a metacognition journal that tracks thinking patterns and how they overcome confusion.
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tag(s): learning styles (22), personalized learning (13), social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116)
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Start a lesson with a "What I Think Will Be Hard Today" prompt, in which students jot down possible challenges before beginning a reading or math task. After completing an activity, have students fill out a brief reflection slip describing one strategy they used to learn, solve a problem, or understand a text more clearly. Create a Metacognition Journal on paper or using Book Creator, reviewed here where students record moments of confusion, document how they resolved them, and track patterns in their thinking over time to build ongoing learning habits.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition - Khan Academy
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The article on Metacognition in the Learn to Learn resource from Khan Academy defines Metacognition as the process of being aware of your own thinking and learning, knowing what you...more
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The article on Metacognition in the Learn to Learn resource from Khan Academy defines Metacognition as the process of being aware of your own thinking and learning, knowing what you understand and what you do not, monitoring your progress, and adjusting strategies as needed. For teachers, this module provides a clear, student-friendly way to introduce metacognitive skills such as predicting how well you will learn something, checking how you are doing, and reflecting on the strategies you used to become a more self-regulated learner. It offers a helpful starting point for classroom discussions about thinking about thinking.
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tag(s): critical thinking (179), social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116)
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Read a short paragraph from a class text and model your thinking out loud. Pause to say things like "I am confused," "This reminds me of...," or "I need to reread this sentence." Then have students practice with a partner using a new sentence or poem. Students can color-code their learning during a lesson. Green means "I understand this," yellow means "I understand some of it," and red means "I need help." At the end, they write one sentence explaining why they chose that color. Have students choose one metacognitive skill, such as planning, monitoring, or reflecting, and create a poster that explains the skill and shows an example from their own reading or writing.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pangram - Pangram.
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Pangram is a simple tool that helps teachers check student writing for plagiarism or signs that AI may have created it. It provides a dashboard where you can paste text, ...more
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Pangram is a simple tool that helps teachers check student writing for plagiarism or signs that AI may have created it. It provides a dashboard where you can paste text, and it returns a score indicating how likely the writing is to come from a human or an AI program. Pangram works with various learning platforms designed to be fair to students who write in different styles or languages. For teachers, it can be helpful when reviewing essays or other written assignments and can support conversations about what kinds of help are allowed when using AI. It is most effective when paired with clear guidelines and open communication, so students understand expectations and feel supported in developing their own writing voice.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), editing (89), writing (309)
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Provide short, teacher-created examples of writing and a few AI-generated samples. Have students work in groups to sort them and explain their reasoning. Have students work together to create a simple class pledge about honest writing, including using their own words, giving credit to sources, and asking for help in appropriate ways. Give students a short prompt and two minutes to write. Then, have them exchange papers and guess whose writing they are evaluating on the basis of voice and style. This exercise helps them recognize what makes their writing unique.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Consensus - Consensus
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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 (300), chat (39), professional development (318), Research (87)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (28), summer (50)
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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 (300), Google (22), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (318)
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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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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.
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 (36), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (318), social and emotional learning (195)
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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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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.
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 (318), teaching strategies (68)
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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OK2Ask: 3 Cool Tools for SEL: Building Emotional Intelligence - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from March 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 March 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.
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 (318), social and emotional learning (195)
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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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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 (300), differentiation (92), flash cards (44), quizzes (91), Teacher Utilities (214)
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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:
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
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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