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Google Data Studio - Google
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3 to 12
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Google Data Studio is a free web-based data visualization and reporting tool that allows teachers and schools to turn spreadsheets and other data sources into interactive dashboards,...more
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Google Data Studio is a free web-based data visualization and reporting tool that allows teachers and schools to turn spreadsheets and other data sources into interactive dashboards, charts, and reports. Educators can connect data from Google Sheets, Forms, Analytics, and many other sources to create customizable visuals that help track student progress, assessment results, attendance, survey responses, and classroom trends. The platform supports real-time collaboration and easy sharing, making it useful for professional learning communities, administrators, and teachers looking to make data-driven instructional decisions. Its drag-and-drop design tools and interactive filters also make it accessible to educators new to data visualization.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (335), charts and graphs (182), data (206), spreadsheets (22)
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Create collaborative social studies or science inquiry projects in which groups gather research data and design dashboards to explain topics such as weather patterns, population growth, or environmental changes. Teachers can build classroom management or assessment dashboards that display formative assessment trends, attendance, participation, or benchmark growth to guide small-group instruction and enrichment activities. Use Google Data Studio during math lessons to help students interpret real-world data. Students can compare statistics, analyze class averages, or track progress on fluency and goal-setting activities through visual reports.Edge Features:
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Alayna AI - Alayna
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K to 12
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Alayna AI is an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators streamline everyday classroom tasks, including lesson planning, grading, differentiation, and communication....more
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Alayna AI is an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators streamline everyday classroom tasks, including lesson planning, grading, differentiation, and communication. Built specifically for K-12 settings, the platform offers a wide range of tools, including AI-generated lesson plans, quizzes, worksheets, feedback, and even classroom-safe images, all aligned to educational standards. With its collection of specialized agents for different teaching needs and the ability to quickly generate and export resources, Alayna acts as a virtual co-teacher, saving time while supporting personalized and engaging instruction.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (335), differentiation (102), feedback (16), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Create multiple versions of a passage or assignment at different reading levels. Assign to small groups, then bring students together to compare understanding and discuss how the content changes across levels. Input a sample student paragraph and generate feedback. As a class, analyze the suggestions and revise the writing together. Then have students apply the same process to their own work. Quickly generate exit tickets or short quizzes aligned to the day's objective. Use them for formative assessment or turn them into a quick team-based review game to reinforce learning.Edge Features:
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Flip Education - Flip Education
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K to 12
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Flip Education offers a free, standards-aligned active-learning curriculum for 19 subjects and all grade levels from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Browse by grade level or search...more
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Flip Education offers a free, standards-aligned active-learning curriculum for 19 subjects and all grade levels from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Browse by grade level or search units and topics to find available content. Choose a topic and an activity to access unit plans that include learning objectives, vocabulary, and active-learning ideas. Free plans also include the ability to create up to 5 free missions, each with additional materials, including a structured lesson with timed phases, teacher instructions, student activity steps, and printable materials.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (335), commoncore (62), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Use the free features available from Flip Education to supplement your current planning resources and provide fresh ideas for classroom instruction, or as a resource when planning for a substitute. Extend the learning activities available by using an AI tool such as Magic School, reviewed here, to differentiate instruction, create rubrics for assessing student projects, or generate original texts to accompany the materials.
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Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Its History + Activities and Crafts - KidsKonnect
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2 to 8
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This article from KidsKonnect provides a kid-friendly overview of Cinco de Mayo, combining historical background with engaging classroom activities and crafts. It explains the significance...more
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This article from KidsKonnect provides a kid-friendly overview of Cinco de Mayo, combining historical background with engaging classroom activities and crafts. It explains the significance of the holiday, including the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla. It explores how citizens celebrate Cinco de Mayo in both Mexico and the United States. In addition to informational content, the site offers a variety of ready-to-use resources such as worksheets, games, and hands-on craft ideas designed to make learning interactive and fun. Overall, it serves as a well-rounded resource that blends history, culture, and creative activities to support student understanding and engagement
tag(s): cinco de mayo (28), crafts (111), cultures (290), game based learning (313), holidays (282), mexico (68)
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Have students imagine they are reporters in 1862 and create a newspaper headline and short article about the Battle of Puebla. Using Google My Map, reviewed here, have students label the location of the Battle of Puebla and add symbols or drawings to represent key events. Provide students with statements about Cinco de Mayo and have them sort them into fact or myth categories.
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Overleaf - Overleaf
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K to 12
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Overleaf is a browser-based writing tool for creating well-formatted documents such as journal articles, reports, and presentations. It is especially helpful for projects that include...more
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Overleaf is a browser-based writing tool for creating well-formatted documents such as journal articles, reports, and presentations. It is especially helpful for projects that include math, equations, or structured layouts, which are often needed in K-12 educational materials. It provides a live PDF preview as you type, which helps you quickly check formatting without extra steps, and it runs entirely online, so there is no software to install or manage across devices. The free plan includes unlimited projects, access to templates such as reports and handouts, real-time collaboration with one other editor, and unlimited viewers, which supports basic teamwork.
tag(s): collaboration (131), editing (95), presentations (41)
In the Classroom
Use Overleaf to support a range of K-12 classroom tasks where clear formatting, structure, and collaboration matter. Create and share assignment or note templates that students can open and edit as their own copies, helping standardize formatting and save setup time. Students can work individually or with one partner to draft reports, lab write-ups, or math-heavy documents, using the live preview to check their work as they go. Because everything runs in a browser, it works well alongside tools like Google Docs for drafting ideas first, then moving polished content into Overleaf for final formatting, or Google Sheets to track project links and submissions for simple organization.Edge Features:
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VEED - VEED
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4 to 12
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VEED is a cloud-based video creation and editing platform that allows teachers and students to easily record, edit, and enhance videos using AI-powered tools such as automatic subtitles,...more
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VEED is a cloud-based video creation and editing platform that allows teachers and students to easily record, edit, and enhance videos using AI-powered tools such as automatic subtitles, screen recording, voice dubbing, and background noise removal. Its simple, browser-based interface makes it accessible to beginners while still offering features such as templates, stock media, and collaboration tools for group projects. The platform offers a free plan that includes basic video editing, subtitle generation, templates, and screen recording, but videos are limited in length, exported at 720p, and include a VEED watermark.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (335), digital storytelling (171), editing (95)
In the Classroom
Students can create short video summaries of a story or informational text, adding captions and visuals to highlight key ideas and practice summarizing skills. Students can design a digital storytelling project where they narrate an original story or personal narrative, using video clips, images, and voiceovers to bring their writing to life. Students can record and reflect on their learning by creating video journals that explain what they learned, the challenges they faced, and their goals for improvement.Edge Features:
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Free Explainer Video Maker - Canva
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K to 12
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Canva for Education's, reviewed here, Explainer Video Maker allows students and teachers to create engaging explainer videos using ready-made templates,...more
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Canva for Education's, reviewed here, Explainer Video Maker allows students and teachers to create engaging explainer videos using ready-made templates, drag-and-drop tools, animations, graphics, music, and voiceovers. Teachers can use it to introduce new topics, model thinking, or have students demonstrate understanding through short videos. The platform is beginner-friendly and supports creativity, storytelling, and visual communication, making it a strong fit for project-based learning, presentations, and cross-subject digital storytelling. Students can work individually or collaboratively, and share projects via link or embedded for easy presentation or classroom sharing.
tag(s): animation (66), collaboration (131), digital storytelling (171), presentations (41), Project Based Learning (29)
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Have students create short videos explaining a concept they've learned (such as a math strategy, a scientific process, or a historical event). Ask students to choose a vocabulary word or key concept and create a short animated explanation. Use Canva's Explainer Video Maker to design a short video to raise awareness about a social issue, community topic, or school initiative.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mystery Activities for Kids - Twinkl Parents
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K to 6
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The Twinkl blog post "Mystery Activities for Kids" shares engaging mystery-themed learning ideas designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking. It includes activities such...more
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The Twinkl blog post "Mystery Activities for Kids" shares engaging mystery-themed learning ideas designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking. It includes activities such as detective role-play, mystery math challenges, code-breaking, and problem-solving puzzles that help students build logical reasoning, observational skills, and creativity. The site provides age-appropriate ideas and printable resources for whole-class instruction, small-group instruction, or enrichment. These activities encourage collaboration, communication, and perseverance, making them a strong fit for literacy, math, STEM, and problem-solving lessons.
tag(s): critical thinking (187), logic (170), mysteries (28), problem solving (279), puzzles (172), thinking skills (130)
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Create a whodunit scenario where students analyze clues, alibis, and evidence to solve a mystery. Students can work in small teams, record evidence, and present their conclusions using reasoning and supporting details. Have students solve or create their own secret codes and ciphers. Have students write their own short mystery stories or design a mystery game for classmates. They can develop clues, characters, and solutions, reinforcing writing skills, planning, and creative thinking.
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1-Min Riddles: Puzzles & Brain Teasers - TheSoul Publishing
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3 to 8
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The 1-Min Riddles: Puzzles & Brain Teasers podcast offers quick, engaging brain teasers, riddles, and logic puzzles designed to challenge listeners' thinking in short bursts. Each episode...more
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The 1-Min Riddles: Puzzles & Brain Teasers podcast offers quick, engaging brain teasers, riddles, and logic puzzles designed to challenge listeners' thinking in short bursts. Each episode presents a fast-paced riddle or puzzle that encourages students to listen closely, think critically, and test their reasoning skills. For teachers, this podcast can serve as a warm-up, a transition activity, or an enrichment challenge to build problem-solving skills, sharpen listening comprehension, and encourage creative thinking. Episodes are short and easy to incorporate into daily routines, making them a fun way to spark curiosity and boost cognitive skills.
tag(s): critical thinking (187), logic (170), podcasts (169), puzzles (172), thinking skills (130)
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Play one short riddle at the start of class. Have students write down their answers, then share their reasoning with a partner or the class to build listening and logical thinking skills. Students can write their own riddles or brain teasers, including the answer and a short explanation. Compile them into a class riddle book using Write Reader, reviewed here. Play several riddles in a row and have students work in small groups to solve them. Groups can discuss possible solutions and must agree on an answer before sharing with the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hello, Puzzlers! - A.J. Jacobs
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4 to 12
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The Hello, Puzzlers! website features a playful, audio-based puzzle show hosted by A. J. Jacobs with "Chief Puzzle Officer" Greg Pliska. Each episode blends humor with clever brainteasers,...more
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The Hello, Puzzlers! website features a playful, audio-based puzzle show hosted by A. J. Jacobs with "Chief Puzzle Officer" Greg Pliska. Each episode blends humor with clever brainteasers, including wordplay, logic challenges, trivia, and creative problem-solving puzzles. For teachers, this podcast can serve as a fun listening activity to build critical thinking, vocabulary, and flexible thinking skills. Episodes are short and engaging, making them easy to incorporate into warm-ups, enrichment time, or enrichment centers. Students can listen, attempt the puzzles, discuss strategies, and even create their own puzzles inspired by the show.
tag(s): logic (170), podcasts (169), puzzles (172), thinking skills (130)
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Begin class with a short puzzle from an episode. Have students listen, think independently, then share strategies with a partner. After listening to a puzzle, have students explain how they solved it or why they got stuck. After several episodes, have students design their own wordplay, logic, or lateral-thinking puzzles using Flippity, reviewed here or Scratch, reviewed here. They can write clues, answers, and explanations, then swap with classmates to solve each other's puzzles.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Jigsaw Puzzles - Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
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3 to 12
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The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives blog post on puzzles offers a collection of interactive digital jigsaw puzzles created from images in the Smithsonian's open-access collections....more
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The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives blog post on puzzles offers a collection of interactive digital jigsaw puzzles created from images in the Smithsonian's open-access collections. These puzzles allow users to explore historical photographs and artifacts in an engaging, hands-on way while also learning about the stories behind each image. The puzzles are typically customizable in difficulty, making them accessible to a range of learners and playable directly within the blog. This resource provides teachers with a creative way to incorporate primary sources, visual literacy, and historical inquiry into classroom activities while promoting problem-solving and engagement.
tag(s): artists (102), enrichment (15), puzzles (172)
In the Classroom
After completing a puzzle, students use the See-Think-Wonder strategy to record observations, inferences, and questions about the image, helping build critical thinking and visual literacy skills. Have students analyze the completed puzzle image as a primary source by identifying details, context clues, and possible perspectives. Then have them write a short paragraph explaining what the image reveals about a specific time period or topic. Have students write a narrative, diary entry, or short story inspired by the completed puzzle image.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EduGems - Eric Curts
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K to 12
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EduGems is a free, teacher-friendly website created by Eric Curts that provides a growing collection of ready-to-use AI prompts, called "Gems," designed specifically for use with Google...more
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EduGems is a free, teacher-friendly website created by Eric Curts that provides a growing collection of ready-to-use AI prompts, called "Gems," designed specifically for use with Google Gemini. These prebuilt prompts help educators quickly generate lesson plans, activities, assessments, and instructional materials without starting from scratch, saving time while supporting high-quality instruction. The site is organized into categories such as curriculum design, literacy, student activities, and professional tasks, and each Gem can be used as-is or copied and customized to fit specific classroom needs, making it a flexible and practical tool for integrating AI into everyday teaching.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (335), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Use a Gem to quickly create a fun lesson hook, such as a mystery scenario, creative prompt, or thought-provoking question, to spark student interest at the start of a lesson. Generate differentiated writing prompts for students based on ability levels or interests to help all learners engage with the content. Generate a menu of activity options for a unit and let students choose how they demonstrate their understanding, increasing ownership and engagement. Learn more about how to create and use Gems by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Google Gems Basics: Personalized, interactive, and safe AI learning experiences, available here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Puzzle Cutter - Figma
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4 to 12
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The Puzzle Cutter plugin on Figma, reviewed here is a creative design tool that allows users to quickly divide images or frames into puzzle-like pieces...more
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The Puzzle Cutter plugin on Figma, reviewed here is a creative design tool that allows users to quickly divide images or frames into puzzle-like pieces within a Figma project. Use the puzzle cutter to transform visuals into interactive jigsaw-style layouts, making it useful for designing games, presentations, or engaging digital activities. As part of Figma's plugin ecosystem, it enhances the platform's collaborative design features by automating a time-consuming task, helping users focus on creativity and interactive learning experiences.
tag(s): game based learning (313), presentations (41), puzzles (172)
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Have students create a puzzle based on an important scene or a story summary. Classmates can solve the puzzle, then explain how the image connects to key themes, characters, or events. Have students create an image representing a vocabulary word or concept, then turn it into a puzzle. Peers can solve the puzzle and infer the word's meaning based on visual clues before checking the definition. In small groups, have students each design one section of a larger image (such as a map, diagram, or story sequence). After combining and cutting it into a puzzle, the groups can exchange with another team to solve and interpret the completed work.Edge Features:
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Sesame Street: Janelle Monae - Power of Yet - Sesame Street
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K to 5
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This engaging video from Sesame Street features Janelle Monae singing about the power of yet, a key concept in developing a growth mindset. Through catchy music and child-friendly visuals,...more
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This engaging video from Sesame Street features Janelle Monae singing about the power of yet, a key concept in developing a growth mindset. Through catchy music and child-friendly visuals, the video teaches students that just because they can't do something now doesn't mean they won't be able to in the future, encouraging perseverance, resilience, and a positive attitude toward challenges. It is especially effective for elementary learners as an introduction to growth mindset language and social-emotional learning, reinforcing that mistakes are part of the learning process and that effort leads to improvement. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): emotions (73), social and emotional learning (202), thinking skills (130)
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Students can design a comic strip with Free Comic Maker by Adobe, reviewed here illustrating a character who overcomes a challenge by using perseverance and the power of yet, connecting to ELA storytelling skills. Students can engage in a goal-setting activity by choosing one academic or personal goal, breaking it into steps, and tracking their progress over time while using yet language to reflect on growth. Students can write a short personal reflection or journal entry describing a time they struggled with something and how they could apply the yet mindset to improve or keep trying.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canva GIF Maker - Canva
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3 to 12
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Canva's GIF Maker offers a step-by-step guide to making a GIF. All you need is an image or video, and then apply transitions, animations, filters, and frames to bring your ...more
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Canva's GIF Maker offers a step-by-step guide to making a GIF. All you need is an image or video, and then apply transitions, animations, filters, and frames to bring your GIF to life. Although creating an account allows you to edit your GIF, you do not need to have a Canva account to create one. Canva's GIF possibilities are endless!
tag(s): animation (66), creativity (89)
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Students can create GIFs regarding historical events and post them to Padlet reviewed here. Have students create a GIF to show a character's emotions. Use GIFs for creative writing projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NotebookLM Prompt Generator - Kee Man
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K to 12
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NotebookLM, reviewed here is an amazing resource for curating information and creating study materials; however, making the most of its incredible...more
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NotebookLM, reviewed here is an amazing resource for curating information and creating study materials; however, making the most of its incredible features requires an understanding of how to create the proper prompt to create materials that work best for individual users. This is where NotebookLM Prompt Generator comes to the rescue. NotebookLM Prompt Generator lets users select features such as style preferences, content scope, and other tools to personalize and create a custom prompt for infographics and slide decks. When finished, copy your prompt to your clipboard and paste it into the NotebookLM Studio design prompt of your choosing.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (335), infographics (73), presentations (41), slides (38)
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Use this resource to improve the materials you create with NotebookLM. For student use, share this generator to help students understand the importance of prompt engineering when using AI tools to generate content that matches their desired output. Have students take a screenshot of the completed page, then add that image to a document that includes the generated image or slide deck, and analyze the output. Have students compare and contrast their completed images or slide decks to deepen their understanding of how NotebookLM uses prompts to create different appearances in their work. Because each student's prompt choices will differ, the resulting outputs will vary even when starting from the same source material. This comparison highlights how small changes in phrasing, detail, or intent can significantly shape what AI generates, making prompt engineering feel concrete and consequential rather than abstract.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Scroobly - TensorFlow
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3 to 8
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Scroobly is a creative, browser-based tool that allows students to turn simple drawings into animated characters using their device's camera and artificial intelligence. By tracking...more
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Scroobly is a creative, browser-based tool that allows students to turn simple drawings into animated characters using their device's camera and artificial intelligence. By tracking facial expressions and body movements in real time, the platform brings doodles to life, making it easy for users to create short animations without any coding or design experience. Begin by clicking the start button and allowing Scroobly to access your device's camera. Select an animation option from the toolbar below your image, and select record. Scroobly will record your movements within the animation for up to 15 seconds. Options for saving include exporting as a GIF, a PNG sequence, or a Doodle file. This interactive and highly engaging tool is especially useful for encouraging storytelling, speaking practice, and creative expression, as students can design their own characters and record quick animated clips that respond to their movements.
tag(s): animation (66), artificial intelligence (335), digital storytelling (171), drawing (57)
In the Classroom
Have students create a simple drawn character and use Scroobly to introduce themselves or a fictional character. Assign vocabulary words and have students create characters that act out or explain the meaning of each word. Students can animate a character from a different perspective (for example, the antagonist or a side character) and explain events from that viewpoint, strengthening comprehension and critical thinking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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40 End-of-Year Journaling Prompts to Inspire Reflection - Rosebud
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3 to 12
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This article from Rosebud offers 40 end-of-year writing prompts to help students reflect on their learning, growth, and experiences throughout the school year. The prompts range from...more
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This article from Rosebud offers 40 end-of-year writing prompts to help students reflect on their learning, growth, and experiences throughout the school year. The prompts range from quick bell-ringers to deeper workshop-style activities, making them easy to adapt to different classroom needs and time frames. The site emphasizes the value of reflective writing in helping students retain knowledge, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set meaningful goals for the future. With open-ended questions that encourage personal insight and classroom discussion, this resource is a practical tool for helping students bring closure to the year while preparing for continued learning.
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Give students 1-2 short prompts (favorite moment, biggest challenge) and have them complete quick 5-minute writes. Post different prompts around the room. Have students rotate, responding to each with a sentence or sketch. Have students choose one big prompt, such as "How did you grow this year?" and write a structured response with a claim, evidence, and reasoning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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10 Fun Alternatives to Think-Pair-Share - We Are Teachers
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This article from We Are Teachers offers a collection of creative alternatives to the traditional think-pair-share strategy, providing teachers with engaging ways to increase student...more
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This article from We Are Teachers offers a collection of creative alternatives to the traditional think-pair-share strategy, providing teachers with engaging ways to increase student participation and deepen classroom discussions. It explains that while think-pair-share is effective, structured variations such as movement-based activities, collaborative brainstorming, and role-based discussions can help keep students focused, energized, and actively involved in learning. The site emphasizes that these strategies promote stronger communication skills, encourage all students to contribute, and support deeper understanding by exposing learners to multiple perspectives and repeated opportunities to refine their thinking.
tag(s): collaboration (131), perspective (33), thinking routines (50)
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Have groups create a final answer or slide show using Aha Slides, reviewed here that combines everyone's ideas. They must justify their thinking using evidence, pushing students toward deeper reasoning and synthesis. Assign roles such as explainer and questioner. Have one student explain their thinking while the other asks probing questions to deepen understanding, then they switch roles. After pairing, the two pairs join together to form a group of four and compare ideas. This collaborative discussion helps students refine their thinking by hearing multiple perspectives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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50 Activities For Developing Critical Thinking Skills - Kapable
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This article from Kapable provides a comprehensive collection of 50 practical activities designed to help develop and strengthen critical thinking skills through hands-on practice and...more
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This article from Kapable provides a comprehensive collection of 50 practical activities designed to help develop and strengthen critical thinking skills through hands-on practice and collaboration. It explains that critical thinking involves analyzing information, questioning assumptions, and considering multiple perspectives to make well-reasoned decisions. It emphasizes that activities such as debates, role-playing, puzzles, and problem-solving scenarios help learners build these skills in meaningful ways. The site highlights how these activities promote creativity, improve decision-making, and encourage adaptability by exposing learners to real-world challenges and diverse viewpoints, making it a useful resource for teachers looking to incorporate structured, interactive strategies to build students' analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
tag(s): collaboration (131), critical thinking (187), thinking routines (50)
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Set up stations with different types of challenges (logic puzzles, real-world scenarios, ethical dilemmas). Have students rotate through stations, collaborate, and explain their thinking process at each station. Have students identify a real-world problem (at the school, community, or global level) and create a solution plan. They must research, evaluate options, and present their reasoning using CER (claim, evidence, reasoning). Give students a topic connected to your ELA or social studies unit. In small groups, students can take different perspectives and support their claims with evidence.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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