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ELA Curricula - Open Up Resources
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K to 12
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The Open Up Resources ELA Curricula site offers high-quality, research-based English Language Arts instructional programs for PreK-12 classrooms that center on rich, whole texts and...more
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The Open Up Resources ELA Curricula site offers high-quality, research-based English Language Arts instructional programs for PreK-12 classrooms that center on rich, whole texts and real-world content knowledge to help students build literacy skills. The curricula are openly accessible as OER (open educational resources) with both print and digital options, and include supports for diverse learners, embedded assessments, and clear instructional protocols grounded in the science of reading. Programs range from EL Education language arts editions (including updated 2025 modules) to Bookworms K-5 Reading & Writing and the Odell High School Literacy Program, all designed to foster student discourse, differentiate instruction, and support teacher planning and professional growth.
tag(s): assessment (136), differentiation (82), literacy (124), OER (41), writing (307)
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Students can use the resources as supplemental materials to enrich their learning. Students can enrich their writing skills using Open Up Resources and post their writing in Write Reader, reviewed here. Students can use Podbean, reviewed here to practice their communication and verbal skills by sharing information that they learned or on a particular topic.
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Classroom Seating Planner Generator - Click School
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K to 12
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Click School offers free templates for classroom seating arrangements. In Click School, you can add first and last names, gender, and target grade. There are multiple templates to choose...more
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Click School offers free templates for classroom seating arrangements. In Click School, you can add first and last names, gender, and target grade. There are multiple templates to choose from to design your seating charts. All charts can be saved or downloaded to your computer.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Students can help design their seating arrangements in the classroom. Adjust seating based on observed needs such as attention, participation, or social dynamics. After a week, review whether the change helped and discuss strategies for productive learning spaces.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Chart - Gynzy
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K to 12
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create ...more
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create your own furniture, add your students, change the colors of the student names, draw, add images, and more. In addition to the classroom seating chart, there are many other ways to use Gynzy, including templates and tools from its library.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Use the seating chart to quickly rearrange students into different seating configurations such as pairs, pods, or rows. Try a new setup each day and have students reflect on how the arrangement affects focus and collaboration. Create seating charts based on instructional goals, such as pairing students for peer support, mixed-ability collaboration, or discussion partners during reading, math, or project work. Create and save multiple seating charts for different scenarios so that substitutes or co-teachers can manage the classroom smoothly without disrupting routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers - HMH
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K to 12
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"8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers" is a quick read that shares simple classroom management ideas. The article is divided into Classroom Design, Organization, Student...more
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"8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers" is a quick read that shares simple classroom management ideas. The article is divided into Classroom Design, Organization, Student Behavior, and Managing Instructional Time. Within these four categories are websites that offer ideas for each area.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
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In addition to the bell ringers link posted on the site, students can use Do Now Activity Generator, reviewed here. Students can map out their ideal classroom using Google Drawing, reviewed here. Finally, students can decide on which PBIS reward they would like by holding a classroom vote.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives - PBIS Rewards
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K to 12
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and...more
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and Value. Examples of incentives include: Family Night Bag, Afternoon Movie, Bingo, DJ Dance Party, Salt Dough Creation, Teacher Lip Sync Battle, and more. The chart allows for filtering to view incentives easily.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), teaching strategies (67)
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Students can fill out a Google Form, reviewed here to decide as a class or school what they are working for. Students can see a visual of their progress by creating an incentive jar on either Google Drawing, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Finally, students can write thank-you letters if they receive any donations for their incentives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior - TeacherVision
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K to 12
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The...more
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The resource focuses on clearly describing student behaviors such as cooperation, responsibility, effort, participation, and self-control using strengths-based language. It is especially helpful for saving time during grading periods while ensuring feedback is specific, encouraging, and professional. The comments can also be adapted for conferences, behavior notes, or goal-setting conversations with students and families.
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tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), teaching strategies (67)
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Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to list examples of adjectives that they can use to describe positive behavior in their classroom. Students can create magazine covers using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here to showcase examples of positive student behavior. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book of positive student behavior with visuals.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers - Understood
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K to 12
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"Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers" is an informative article that explains how positive behavior strategies support student success in the classroom. The article is...more
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"Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers" is an informative article that explains how positive behavior strategies support student success in the classroom. The article is organized into clear sections that address why positive behavior strategies are important, what they look like in practice, how teachers can implement them in the classroom, and how families can support these strategies at home. It also includes additional resources and research for further learning. Embedded within the article is a short YouTube video, approximately three minutes long, that focuses on teaching self-regulation through modeling.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), teaching strategies (67)
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Students can begin to monitor their moods by posting their feelings on a Padlet, reviewed here feelings board. Students can use brain breaks featured on GoNoodle, reviewed here. Students can use Canva for Education, reviewed here to create posters for nonverbal cues.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models - Prodigy
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K to 12
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Prodigy's "How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models" is an informative blog post that introduces educators to blended learning by first defining it and outlining its key benefits....more
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Prodigy's "How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models" is an informative blog post that introduces educators to blended learning by first defining it and outlining its key benefits. The article then explains six blended learning models, including Face-to-Face Driver, Rotation, Flex, Online Lab, Self Blend, and Online Driver. Each model is described in detail, with practical guidance for immediate classroom implementation and clear examples of its use in instructional settings.
tag(s): blended learning (28), blogs (71), classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Students can participate in various blended learning models in the classroom. In the Flex Model, students can participate in a Kahoot!, reviewed here or create their own Blooket, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Lino, reviewed here to build an online collaborative board of material that they learned from any of the examples of blended learning shared in the blog post.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Floop - Melanie Kong and Christine Witcher
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3 to 12
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Floop allows for fast teacher feedback on student work, guided peer feedback, and self-assessment. Within Teacher Feedback, teachers can select from drag-and-drop comments and place...more
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Floop allows for fast teacher feedback on student work, guided peer feedback, and self-assessment. Within Teacher Feedback, teachers can select from drag-and-drop comments and place feedback in designated areas of student work. In Guided Peer Feedback, students learn how to give and receive feedback through scaffolding prompts. Self-assessment enables customized prompts that foster student self-reflection and feedback. In the Free version, teachers can have unlimited students and assignments, add images and PDFs, upload Google Docs, use a reusable comment bank, access Growthbook with class data, and integrate rosters with Google Classroom and Clever. The Blog section of Floop contains resources and ideas for classroom integration.
tag(s): classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Students can use Floop to learn how to give each other peer feedback. Padlet TA, reviewed here will allow students to create a peer feedback rubric to grade themselves as they participate in their peer feedback. Finally, students can use Google Keep, reviewed here for notetaking as they are working on their assignments on Floop.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TTS Reader Player - WellSource Ltd.
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3 to 12
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The TTSReader Player is a free, web-based text-to-speech tool that lets users paste or load text, documents, or even webpages to be read aloud. One helpful feature is the option ...more
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The TTSReader Player is a free, web-based text-to-speech tool that lets users paste or load text, documents, or even webpages to be read aloud. One helpful feature is the option to switch to a free voice (non-premium). You can click on the voice selector, choose a free voice, and it will continue to work across different URLs without needing to be reset each time. When premium voices are selected, the site may prompt you to sign in with Google to unlock them, but the free voices remain usable without signing in.
tag(s): Accessibility (11), text to speech (22)
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Upload a short story, article, or poem into TTSReader and play it aloud for the class. Have students follow along with the text to build fluency and listening comprehension. Provide students with complex texts (like historical documents or scientific articles) and let them use TTSReader independently. They can pause, replay, and annotate, making it easier to engage with challenging content. Have students paste their own essays or reports into TTSReader. Hearing their writing read back helps them catch errors, improve sentence flow, and strengthen revisions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WikiTTS - WellSource Ltd
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4 to 12
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful ...more
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful for students who benefit from auditory learning or who have visual or reading difficulties. The content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, meaning it's free for educational use with proper attribution. Teachers can use WikiTTS for in-class listening exercises, flipped classroom assignments, or as a support tool for English language learners.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (257), text to speech (22), wikis (13)
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Assign students a Wikipedia article on a relevant topic (such as a historical figure or scientific concept) and have them listen to it through WikiTTS. Afterward, have them write a summary in their own words. Divide the class into groups, each listening to a different article related to the unit of study (e.g., ecosystems, civil rights leaders). Have students present their findings to the class, comparing perspectives and building research synthesis skills. Have English Language Learners or struggling readers follow along in the written text while listening to the article. Then have students practice reading a short excerpt aloud themselves to improve pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Empowering Students: Navigating AI in the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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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.
Ready to help your students engage with AI productively and responsibly? This updated session provides practical, classroom-tested strategies for introducing AI tools that enhance learning rather than replace thinking. Discover how to create structured AI experiences that build digital literacy while supporting curriculum goals--from character conversations that deepen literature analysis to timeline creation that reinforces historical understanding. Learn to set up AI activities that can be seamlessly integrated into station rotation models or used as standalone experiences. We'll explore current artificial intelligence tools suitable for K-12 classrooms, discuss ethical usage guidelines, and share frameworks for teaching students to be critical consumers and creators--perfect for educators who want to address AI proactively while maintaining pedagogical focus! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement structured AI learning experiences. 2. Create AI instructional stations. 3. Foster critical AI literacy. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Ready to help your students engage with AI productively and responsibly? This updated session provides practical, classroom-tested strategies for introducing AI tools that enhance learning rather than replace thinking. Discover how to create structured AI experiences that build digital literacy while supporting curriculum goals--from character conversations that deepen literature analysis to timeline creation that reinforces historical understanding. Learn to set up AI activities that can be seamlessly integrated into station rotation models or used as standalone experiences. We'll explore current artificial intelligence tools suitable for K-12 classrooms, discuss ethical usage guidelines, and share frameworks for teaching students to be critical consumers and creators--perfect for educators who want to address AI proactively while maintaining pedagogical focus! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement structured AI learning experiences. 2. Create AI instructional stations. 3. Foster critical AI literacy. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (257), OK2Askarchive (83), professional development (295)
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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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Manitoba- Framework for Learning - Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning
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K to 12
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Looking for a streamlined, bilingual teaching resource? The Manitoba Framework for Learning is a comprehensive K-12 hub designed to support educators in planning, teaching, and assessing...more
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Looking for a streamlined, bilingual teaching resource? The Manitoba Framework for Learning is a comprehensive K-12 hub designed to support educators in planning, teaching, and assessing across all subject areas. Available in both English and French, it includes curriculum guides, policy documents, and support materials for English, Francais, and French Immersion programs. The framework emphasizes Manitoba's Global Competencies of Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Citizenship, and Connection to Self, while providing real classroom examples and assessment guidance. This user-friendly site is a valuable tool for teachers seeking to create meaningful and inclusive learning experiences.
tag(s): collaboration (105), critical thinking (166), french (68)
In the Classroom
Have students work in small groups to solve a local or global issue (e.g., food waste, community wellness) using Manitoba's six Global Competencies (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Citizenship, etc.). They can present solutions through videos made with Powtoon, reviewed here. Inspired by the "Stories of Practice" section, have students document and reflect on their own learning journey over several weeks using photos, writing, or voice recordings in Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students create bilingual comics using Make an Animation, reviewed here in both English and French.
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How the Body Works - Nemour KidsHealth
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1 to 5
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Ever wish your science lessons could feel more like an adventure through the human body? Check out this site featuring colorful, easy-to-understand animations, articles, and activities...more
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Ever wish your science lessons could feel more like an adventure through the human body? Check out this site featuring colorful, easy-to-understand animations, articles, and activities tailored for elementary- and middle-school students. Covering everything from the brain and bones to the heart and skin, this interactive site helps students explore body systems in a fun and accessible way. The resource also includes quizzes and videos in both English and Spanish, making it ideal for diverse and multilingual classrooms. It's a perfect companion for any unit on health or human anatomy!
tag(s): body systems (45), heart (26), human body (97), respiration (11)
In the Classroom
Create riddles describing various body parts or systems using information from the site. Students take turns guessing and then locating that part or system on a diagram. Using the interactive diagrams on the site, students draw and label the major organs, then explain each organ's function in their own words. Pair students to explore both the English and Spanish versions of an article or video. They can identify and compare key terms, creating a mini glossary of science vocabulary in both languages.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Social Emotional Skills - Sesame Workshop
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K to 1
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The Social Emotional Skills section of Sesame Workshop's website offers a wide range of free, research-informed resources designed to help young children develop key social and emotional...more
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The Social Emotional Skills section of Sesame Workshop's website offers a wide range of free, research-informed resources designed to help young children develop key social and emotional competencies. It includes activities, videos, and printables that support skills such as understanding and expressing emotions, building resilience, forming friendships, learning calming strategies, and contributing positively to the community. The content is engaging and age-appropriate, often featuring beloved Sesame Street characters to make learning relatable and fun. Resources are also available in multiple languages, and they help parents, caregivers, and educators foster healthy relationships, confidence, and empathy in children. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): preK (303), social and emotional learning (145)
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Use short Sesame Street videos as a morning meeting opener to introduce emotions, friendship skills, or calming strategies, followed by a quick class discussion. Create a classroom calm-down corner using breathing strategies, visuals, or routines shared on the site to reinforce emotional awareness throughout the day. Pair social-emotional lessons with read-alouds by using character examples from the site to model empathy, problem-solving, and respectful communication.
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Open Peeps - Pablo Stanley
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4 to 12
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Open Peeps is a free website that offers a library of hand-drawn illustrations. If you join the library, you can mix and match clothing and hairstyles, change emotions, and create ...more
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Open Peeps is a free website that offers a library of hand-drawn illustrations. If you join the library, you can mix and match clothing and hairstyles, change emotions, and create images with different poses.
tag(s): images (263)
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Students can use Figjam, reviewed here to recreate new images. Students can use the images to create comics using Witty Comics, reviewed here. Finally, students can create a story with various images using Imagine Forest, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pixnio - Lembink Badae and Mohit Pathak
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1 to 12
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Pixnio is a free image and stock photo website offering a wide range of photo galleries, including Animals, Objects, Photography, Insects, Computers, Plants, Art, Travel, and more....more
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Pixnio is a free image and stock photo website offering a wide range of photo galleries, including Animals, Objects, Photography, Insects, Computers, Plants, Art, Travel, and more. When searching for images, be careful not to select the iStock images that appear at the top of search results, as those images are not free. In addition to browsing and downloading free photos, you can also upload your own images to the site.
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tag(s): images (263), photography (133)
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Students can use search for images while creating a presentation using Presentations AI, reviewed here. Students can use the images to create a digital story while using Imagine Forest, reviewed here. Finally, students can insert the images into a comic strip while using Witty Comics, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Noun Project - Sofya Polyakov, Edward Boatman, and Scott Thomas
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5 to 12
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The Noun Project is an online library of royalty-free icons and stock photos created by a global community of designers. The Noun Project has over 8 million free vector icons ...more
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The Noun Project is an online library of royalty-free icons and stock photos created by a global community of designers. The Noun Project has over 8 million free vector icons and high-resolution photos. When searching on the Noun Project, you can search by Icons, Photos, API, and Tools. The free plan allows for access to millions of icons and photos, human-moderated for quality and diversity.
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tag(s): images (263), photography (133)
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Students can use the Noun Project for searching for images for various projects while using Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can use Canva Docs, reviewed here to create stories while importing images from the Noun Project. Have students use the images to add to the creation of infographics that they are creating while using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Instance.so - mimo
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9 to 12
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Imagine describing what you want in plain language and instantly getting back a fully functional app, website, or game. That's the promise of Instance.so, an AI-powered no-code platform...more
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Imagine describing what you want in plain language and instantly getting back a fully functional app, website, or game. That's the promise of Instance.so, an AI-powered no-code platform that lets users build digital products simply by "vibe coding," which is typing or speaking a prompt and watching the software take shape. Whether you need a scheduler, fitness coach site, mini-game, or data tool, Instance.so creates responsive layouts, app logic, navigation, and backend features in just minutes, with no programming required. It launches your app instantly on the web, with hosting included, making it "like having an AI developer in your pocket." Free plans include 3 app slots, a daily limit of 5 messages, and a monthly limit of 30 messages. The free plan doesn't include the ability to publish as mobile apps.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (257), DAT device agnostic tool (125), data (199), organizational skills (84)
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Students can design and build a personal web-based app to showcase their writing, artwork, STEM projects, or resumes, turning traditional portfolios into interactive digital experiences. In STEM or social studies, challenge students to identify a real-world issue (like recycling, time management, or mental health awareness) and build a simple app that offers a solution. Integrate with business or tech classes by having students invent and prototype a startup idea, using Instance.so to create a functional demo app they can pitch to peers or a mock "Shark Tank" panel. Learners can create educational games or interactive quizzes aligned with science, history, or ELA content, reinforcing learning through design thinking and application.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Toolkit Tuesday: The Science of Reading - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from November 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 November 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.
Are you looking for free digital tools to support the Science of Reading across all grade levels? Ready to discover how technology can transform your reading instruction? This workshop will explore six powerful tools that align with the Science of Reading and work seamlessly with elementary, middle, and high school students. In this session, you'll dive deep into two crucial literacy concepts: word work and comprehension. We'll explore how tools like Wordwall, Teach Your Monster, ICT Games, ReadWorks, CommonLit, and educational podcasts can create engaging, evidence-based learning experiences that meet diverse student needs. Whether you're supporting emerging readers or advanced students, you'll leave with the practical strategies and confidence you need to implement these tools immediately. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Evaluate free digital tools for their alignment with the principles of the Science of Reading and their effectiveness across grade levels. 2. Use digital tools to apply evidence-based pedagogical strategies that enhance word work and comprehension instruction. 3. Design implementation plans that adapt these tools to specific grade levels, content areas, and student populations. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Are you looking for free digital tools to support the Science of Reading across all grade levels? Ready to discover how technology can transform your reading instruction? This workshop will explore six powerful tools that align with the Science of Reading and work seamlessly with elementary, middle, and high school students. In this session, you'll dive deep into two crucial literacy concepts: word work and comprehension. We'll explore how tools like Wordwall, Teach Your Monster, ICT Games, ReadWorks, CommonLit, and educational podcasts can create engaging, evidence-based learning experiences that meet diverse student needs. Whether you're supporting emerging readers or advanced students, you'll leave with the practical strategies and confidence you need to implement these tools immediately. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Evaluate free digital tools for their alignment with the principles of the Science of Reading and their effectiveness across grade levels. 2. Use digital tools to apply evidence-based pedagogical strategies that enhance word work and comprehension instruction. 3. Design implementation plans that adapt these tools to specific grade levels, content areas, and student populations. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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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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