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OK2Ask: 3 Cool Tools to Support the Science of Reading - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12
Are you looking for some excellent free tools to support the science of reading in your classroom? Do you want to learn how to use technology to enhance your reading instruction and engage your students? Join us for this interactive, hands-on workshop exploring three tools that align with the science of reading. Gain practical strategies that will enhance your reading instruction, discover how these tools align with the science of reading framework, and unleash their potential in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the science of reading framework and its implications for effective reading instruction; 2. Explore three edtech tools that support teaching reading from a scientific perspective; and 3. Collaborate and share ideas with fellow educators on how to leverage the tools to support instruction. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (71), reading strategies (87), science of reading (35)
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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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EduMatch - Sarah Thomas
Grades
K to 12tag(s): podcasts (137), professional development (271), social networking (56), twitter (13)
In the Classroom
EduMatch is an excellent resource for professional development sessions. Search the site to find topics of interest and listen to the session together as a staff to begin your discussions. Follow EduMatch users on X (formerly Twitter) to include as part of your PLN.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Multiple Meanings - TV411
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): dictionaries (48), thesaurus (22), vocabulary (241), vocabulary development (96), word study (57)
In the Classroom
Use this video clip as a quick introduction to helping students who are debating over which meaning to choose in a common dictionary entry. For a special project, have students diagram a word's several meanings with an online tool such as Interactive Three Circle Venn Diagram, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Purpose Games - Purpose Games
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): quizzes (86), word study (57)
In the Classroom
Search for interactives that are relevant to your subject. Share the website of the particular challenge you want students to play on your website or wiki. Be sure to check if the site is allowed as some districts filter game-type tools. Ask for permission for this educational site and then share with your students. Create an activity for test review or just for practice of essential content of your course. Have your students take material they are learning about and make their own interactive challenge.Edge Features:
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)
Products can be shared by URL
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