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Free Children's Historical Books - Open Culture, LLC
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This article from Open Culture highlights a freely available digital archive of thousands of historical children's books spanning the 18th through the mid-20th centuries. The collection...more
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This article from Open Culture highlights a freely available digital archive of thousands of historical children's books spanning the 18th through the mid-20th centuries. The collection allows educators to browse and download full-text editions of vintage readers, fairy tales, alphabet books, moral instruction titles, and more. It offers a rich resource for exploring how children's literature reflected cultural values, educational norms, and historical contexts over time. Teachers at any grade level can use these materials to support inquiry into literary history, compare past and present classroom texts, incorporate primary-source reading into lessons, and spark discussions about how children's books shape our understanding of childhood and learning.
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tag(s): alphabet (45), book lists (160), cultures (279), literature (213), OER (42)
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Invite students to create an illustrated mini-book on paper or digitally using Write Reader, reviewed here inspired by the structure and style of a historical text. Have students select a page from a historical book and rewrite it in contemporary language. They can update dialogue, replace unfamiliar vocabulary, and modernize the setting. Choose a short historical children's book and conduct a "Then vs. Now" picture walk. Students compare book covers, illustrations, and vocabulary with those of modern titles, noticing how styles and themes have changed.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Open Culture- Free eBooks - Open Culture, LLC
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The Free eBooks section of Open Culture provides teachers and students with access to hundreds of free digital books in multiple formats, including ePub, Kindle, and PDF. The collection...more
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The Free eBooks section of Open Culture provides teachers and students with access to hundreds of free digital books in multiple formats, including ePub, Kindle, and PDF. The collection features classic literature, historical texts, and modern works suitable for classroom use. Popular titles include To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Frankestein by Mary Shelley, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Odyssey by Homer, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This resource is ideal for supporting literature studies, independent reading, and cross-curricular projects. It is user-friendly, though teachers should preview selections to ensure appropriate reading levels and content before assigning them to students.
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Assign small groups different eBooks such as Frankenstein, Pride and Prejudice, or The Odyssey. Have each group discuss themes, character development, and the author's purpose, then share insights with the class. Students research the life and times of an author featured on the site, such as Mary Shelley or Homer, and present how their background influenced their writing with Genially, reviewed here. After reading a short story or chapter, have students write an alternate ending, a diary entry, or a scene from another character's perspective to deepen their understanding of voice and tone.
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Open Culture - Open Culture, LLC
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Open Culture is a rich, freely accessible resource that curates a wide variety of educational media, including audiobooks, e-books, films, podcasts, language lessons, and K-12 materials....more
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Open Culture is a rich, freely accessible resource that curates a wide variety of educational media, including audiobooks, e-books, films, podcasts, language lessons, and K-12 materials. Whether you're looking for classic literature in audio form, open-access university lectures, or multicultural language videos, Open Culture provides easily navigable lists and categories that make it teacher-friendly for classroom integration. While many items are downloadable or streamable, please note that some video content is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube access, those videos will not be viewable.
tag(s): architecture (81), artists (95), authors (109), cultures (279), famous people (38), musical instruments (60), news (222), scientists (71)
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Choose a classic from Open Culture's free audiobook list and assign small groups to listen and discuss themes, characters, or historical context. Pair a historical audiobook (e.g., The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) with a Social Studies lesson on the corresponding era. Students can create visual timelines using Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here or journal entries written from a character's point of view. After listening to a story, invite students to produce their own podcast episode with Buzzsprout, reviewed here inspired by the text, reflecting on themes, tone, or moral lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Superstructures - Teaching Lab Studios
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K to 12
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Superstructures is an online platform offering AI-infused, whole-class thinking routines designed to foster collaborative discussion and deepen student reasoning. Teachers pick a "structure"...more
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Superstructures is an online platform offering AI-infused, whole-class thinking routines designed to foster collaborative discussion and deepen student reasoning. Teachers pick a "structure" tailored to a thinking skill or academic standard, launch it, and let students contribute in real time while an AI assistant (Soop) helps guide the flow. The tool supports any subject and helps energize lesson hooks, formative assessments, or practice blocks. It also gives teachers real-time insights into student responses to inform discussion.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (258), collaboration (105), graphic organizers (55), mind map (31), teaching strategies (67)
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Start a new unit by launching a "See, Think, Wonder" Superstructure using an image, short video clip, or text excerpt. Have students post their observations and inferences live, then discuss patterns that emerge. Create a discussion Superstructure in which each student must respond to a prompt from a rotating viewpoint (e.g., character perspectives in a novel, perspectives on a historical issue). The AI assistant helps keep the debate balanced and on topic. Have students connect new vocabulary terms in a concept-mapping activity, using examples, synonyms, and visuals to deepen understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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11 Google Doc Tips - Ivy Levine
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3 to 12
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This Google blog post highlights 11 practical tips and features in Google Docs that help users work more efficiently and collaboratively. The tips include using smart chips and building...more
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This Google blog post highlights 11 practical tips and features in Google Docs that help users work more efficiently and collaboratively. The tips include using smart chips and building blocks to organize projects, inserting drafts and templates, comparing documents, customizing dictionaries, adding alternative text for accessibility, voice typing, and generating citations, all designed to save time and support better organization and communication in writing tasks. These features are useful for both classroom productivity and student collaboration on writing and research projects.
tag(s): Accessibility (11), blogs (71), collaboration (105), digital writing (2), text to speech (22)
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Have students co-author a shared Google Doc using comments and suggestions to brainstorm ideas, ask questions, and build a piece of writing together in real time. Encourage students to use voice typing, alt text, and formatting tools to make their work more accessible and to build awareness of inclusive design practices. Have students design their own writing or project templates in Google Docs that they can reuse for future assignments or share with classmates.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Peace Out Podcast - Chanel Tsang
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K to 5
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Peace Out Podcast is a children's Podcast of calming guided relaxation stories designed to help young listeners practice mindfulness, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills. Each...more
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Peace Out Podcast is a children's Podcast of calming guided relaxation stories designed to help young listeners practice mindfulness, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills. Each episode blends visualization and breathing exercises with gentle narration, often featuring engaging science or nature themes that foster curiosity and emotional awareness. The Podcast is a free resource ideal for classroom quiet time, brain breaks, or SEL lessons that encourage students to pause, reflect, and build coping skills for managing strong feelings.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), podcasts (150), social and emotional learning (145), stress (6)
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Play a short episode during transition time. Afterward, students can share one word that describes how their body or mind feels before and after listening. As a class, create a chart of relaxation techniques mentioned in episodes, such as breathing, stretching, or visualization. Students can practice choosing a strategy when they feel stressed or distracted. Have students listen to a calming story and draw what they visualize. They can label their picture with one strategy they heard, such as deep breathing or imagining a peaceful place.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SMART Goals Worksheet - Lake Superior State University
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The SMART Goals Worksheet from Lake Superior State University is an easy-to-use tool that helps students set clear and realistic goals. It guides them to make goals that are Specific,...more
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The SMART Goals Worksheet from Lake Superior State University is an easy-to-use tool that helps students set clear and realistic goals. It guides them to make goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. The worksheet asks simple questions, such as the goal, progress measurement criteria, and the goal date to complete the project. It also includes a section for creating an action plan that lists steps to take, potential challenges, and helpful resources. This worksheet is useful for teaching students how to plan, stay focused, and work toward their goals in an organized way.
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Have students brainstorm personal, academic, or classroom goals (for example, reading more, improving writing, or being kinder on the playground). Then guide them through completing the SMART Goals Worksheet together to turn a simple idea into a clear, structured goal. Have students pair up to share their SMART goals and action plans. Partners can give friendly feedback by checking if the goals are specific, measurable, and realistic. Create a "Goal Wall" where students post their goals (or just the focus area, like "Reading" or "Organization"). Update the wall as students reach milestones to celebrate effort and growth.
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Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior - TeacherVision
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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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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.
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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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Harvest for Healthy Kids Farm to Preschool Curriculum - Mt Hood Community College Head Start
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K to 2
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Harvest for Healthy Kids helps young children develop healthy eating habits by providing downloadable activity kits with hands-on activities focused on fruits and vegetables. The kits...more
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Harvest for Healthy Kids helps young children develop healthy eating habits by providing downloadable activity kits with hands-on activities focused on fruits and vegetables. The kits teach math, science, and literacy using picture cards and also include activity plans, a Teacher Bites newsletter, a Family Newsletter, and recipes. Visit the Research link to download a brochure that explains the Harvest for Healthy Kids philosophy and data analysis of their research.
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Print the included activity cards to use as a learning center. Create additional cards using Canva for Education, reviewed here or the trading card creator at Big Huge Labs, Canva for Education, reviewed here. Include locally grown fruits and vegetables in your area, and incorporate these activities into lessons on community and careers. Ask students to draw pictures of their favorite fruits and vegetables and make a class book using Write Reader, reviewed here. Write Reader offers many tools for use with young students, including the ability to add students' writing and also an educator's text field to transcribe it into "proper" spelling.
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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.
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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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10+ Free EduProtocol Templates Plus Ideas for Using Them in the Classroom - Ditch That Textbook
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EduProtocols are lesson frames that promote active learning and deepen student understanding. These protocols are adaptable for all ages and subject areas. This site features a short...more
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EduProtocols are lesson frames that promote active learning and deepen student understanding. These protocols are adaptable for all ages and subject areas. This site features a short video explaining eduprotocols, more than 10 templates, and tips and ideas for using them. Viewers can find most of the templates in Google Slides, reviewed here and Seesaw, reviewed here and many include links to videos and webinar archives that provide in-depth information on preparing and using specific protocols.
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tag(s): critical thinking (166), professional development (295), thinking skills (86), visual thinking (11)
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Save this site to use as an introduction to EduProtocols or as a resource for templates and advice on using EduProtocols. Include eduprotocols as part of choice boards or playlists to engage students in hands-on, active learning activities. Use these ideas as a model to create EduProtocol slide templates for your classroom using Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Learn more about EduProtocols by reading the book, EduProtocol Field Guide by Marlene Hebern and John Corippo.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free EduProtocol Slide Deck Templates - EdTech Emma
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Eduprotocols offer structured frameworks to enhance and deepen student thinking and understanding through collaboration and creativity. This site offers several Google Slides templates...more
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Eduprotocols offer structured frameworks to enhance and deepen student thinking and understanding through collaboration and creativity. This site offers several Google Slides templates that you can copy and personalize for classroom use. The templates also include basic instructions for using the protocol in the slide notes. To obtain the slides, select a protocol and copy the slide when prompted. Although these slides are for use in middle- to high-school English classrooms, they are adaptable to any grade and subject area.
tag(s): critical thinking (166), teaching strategies (67), thinking skills (86), visual thinking (11)
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Learn more about eduprotocols by reading the book, EduProtocols by Marlena Hebern and Joe Corippo. Use these templates as part of your classroom routines that promote active learning and higher-order thinking skills. Use the templates as a guide to creating other templates for eduprotocols using Google Slides, reviewed here. Adapt the slides to fit your content and student grade level. For example, use the 8 Parts of Speech Stories by breaking the content into two or three parts, such as nouns and verbs for younger students, or use the Gallery Walk slides in a math class to create a display of different approaches to a math problem.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Instructional Strategies Playlist - lead4ward
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The strategy playlists on this site provide detailed guidance on strategies that actively engage students in learning. Choose from five different lists that include movement and discourse,...more
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The strategy playlists on this site provide detailed guidance on strategies that actively engage students in learning. Choose from five different lists that include movement and discourse, rehearsal and practice, extending thinking, learning from mistakes, and evidence of learning. Each list contains links to information about each strategy that provides the purpose of the plan, directions, classroom management ideas, and more. Additional links under the playlists share extended details on the strategy and a language support resource.
tag(s): collaboration (105), playlists (8), teaching strategies (67)
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Add these playlists and strategies to your current teaching strategies to encourage students to extend thinking and practice cooperation and collaboration skills. Begin by choosing a current classroom activity that you want to move from passive to active learning, and select an activity on the playlist that supports your learning objectives. Take the time to model the activity and consider classroom management needs such as time allocation and physical space.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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16 Habits of Mind: Remaining Open to Continuous Learning - WonderGrove Kids
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This YouTube video introduces the Habit of Mind "remaining open to continuous learning," emphasizing the importance of curiosity, reflection, and a willingness to grow from new experiences....more
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This YouTube video introduces the Habit of Mind "remaining open to continuous learning," emphasizing the importance of curiosity, reflection, and a willingness to grow from new experiences. It highlights how learners who stay open-minded seek feedback, embrace challenges, and view mistakes as opportunities to improve rather than setbacks. The video encourages students to develop a mindset of lifelong learning by asking questions, exploring new ideas, and recognizing that learning never truly ends. This resource is especially useful for building a classroom culture around a growth mindset, perseverance, and self-improvement.
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Start class by sharing a common mistake (teacher or student-generated). Have students discuss what they can learn from it and how it helps them grow. Have students write about a time they struggled but learned something new. Encourage them to include what they would do differently next time and how staying open helped them improve. After watching the video, have students write one question they are curious about on a sticky note and add it to a class board or use a class Padlet, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Open Culture Free Audiobooks - Open Culture, LLC
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The "Free Audio Books" section of Open Culture offers teachers a rich, no-cost library of over 1,000 audiobooks covering classic and contemporary works in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction....more
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The "Free Audio Books" section of Open Culture offers teachers a rich, no-cost library of over 1,000 audiobooks covering classic and contemporary works in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Among the featured titles are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1984 by George Orwell, Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. All selections are available for streaming or download in multiple formats, making them ideal for classroom listening, literature circles, or at-home reading support. Please note that if your district blocks YouTube, some audiobook versions hosted there may not be accessible.
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tag(s): audio books (43), authors (109), cultures (279), novels (33)
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Assign different classic audiobooks to small groups (such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, or The Great Gatsby. Have students listen to selected chapters and discuss plot, tone, and character development. After listening to a story or poem, have students record their own dramatic reading, poem response, or character interview using classroom recording tools or free platforms like Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Pair an audiobook like 1984 or Pride and Prejudice with a brief research activity about the novel's time period. Students can create posters or slides using Canva for Education, reviewed here templates showing how the story reflects its era.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The EduProtocols Podcast - Rebel Teacher Alliance
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This biweekly podcast focuses on books, activities, and information based on the EduProtocol book series. Each podcast is approximately thirty minutes long and features prominent members...more
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This biweekly podcast focuses on books, activities, and information based on the EduProtocol book series. Each podcast is approximately thirty minutes long and features prominent members of the education community as part of the discussions. Listen to podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or directly on their site.
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In the Classroom
Take advantage of the podcasts on the site to learn more about EduProtocols and how to implement them in your classroom. The length is perfect for listening on your way to work or during a morning walk. Share podcasts with your peers to learn together, then share ideas on how to implement EduProtocols successfully in your classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EduProtocol Tutorial Videos - Jacob Carr
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"Mr. Carr on the Web" shares a series of videos that explain the foundation and implementation of three eduprotocols - 8Parts, Sketch & Tell, and Iron Chef. Each video is ...more
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"Mr. Carr on the Web" shares a series of videos that explain the foundation and implementation of three eduprotocols - 8Parts, Sketch & Tell, and Iron Chef. Each video is approximately five minutes long and shares the basics of each protocol, along with ideas for how to use it over five days. If YouTube is blocked at your school, you may have to watch them at another time.
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Use these videos to learn about and reinforce your understanding of these three commonly used eduprotocols. Work with your peers to implement eduprotocols into your classrooms by selecting a protocol to use each month, then meet to reflect and share ideas and experiences. Create slides for eduprotocols using Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Additionally, Pear Deck, reviewed here offers several ready-to-go, interactive slide decks for eduprotocol routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explain Everything - Promethean
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Explain Everything is a versatile, cloud-based digital whiteboard platform designed for teachers and students to create, present, and collaborate in real time or asynchronously. Compatible...more
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Explain Everything is a versatile, cloud-based digital whiteboard platform designed for teachers and students to create, present, and collaborate in real time or asynchronously. Compatible with nearly any device, including iPads, Chromebooks, and web browsers, it offers an infinite canvas for drawing, annotating, importing files, recording lessons, and sharing content instantly. Teachers can create interactive presentations and video tutorials, while students can collaborate through shared projects. The platform includes templates, engagement tools like spinners and polls, and integrates with popular learning management systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas. The free version includes up to three projects with one slide, and a 15-minute collaboration with one other person.
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Have students create visual vocabulary cards on a single whiteboard slide, using drawings, annotations, and voice recordings to explain the meaning and usage of new words. After reading a story or novel, students can recreate a key scene on a single slide using images, sketches, labels, and narration to demonstrate comprehension and analysis. Have students record a short reflection or hypothesis after an experiment or lesson. They can annotate a diagram or photo while explaining their thinking, then share the recording. Use the limited real-time collaboration feature to have a pair of students work together on one slide to brainstorm ideas for a project, story, or debate topic, within a 15-minute time limit.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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