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The ReadLife Bookshelf - Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy
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1 to 12
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The ReadLife Bookshelf on the Barbara Bush Foundation website offers a free online collection of books aimed at adults, children, families, and educators. This resource was developed...more
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The ReadLife Bookshelf on the Barbara Bush Foundation website offers a free online collection of books aimed at adults, children, families, and educators. This resource was developed in partnership with Worldreader's BookSmart app and includes guided activities for both readers and instructors. Each month features a new selection of books along with themed guides and resources for additional support, accessible by entering a specific library code, but you don't have to have one. The text and settings can be customized to the reader. Books are for all ages and available in English, Spanish and Ukrainian.
tag(s): book lists (167), book reports (26), digital reading (18)
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Have students select books from the ReadLife Bookshelf, read them, and then create interactive book reviews using a tool like Padlet, reviewed here. Padlet has a ready-to-go Book Review template in their recipe gallery! Organize virtual book clubs where students discuss themes and characters from selected books on the platform. Utilize video conferencing tools like Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams to facilitate these discussions. Students can also create a multimedia book report using Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here similar to Sway for storytelling incorporating images, text, and video summaries of books they've read.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) - Google
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K to 12
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Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, an audio...more
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Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, an audio podcast, and an AI-generated video summarizing the information provided. Follow the prompts to add one or more items to your notebook. When ready, use the "Notebook Guide" to create study guides, FAQs, a table of contents, a timeline, or a briefing document. Once you create documents, you can select them to gather and develop additional resources, such as an outline, or ask Gemini Notebook to suggest related ideas. The audio summary option creates a two-person conversation in the form of a podcast to discuss the information, offering customization options that include the ability to focus the discussion on a specific topic or audience. The materials are shareable with a custom link, and you can share audio podcasts and videos with a separate link from the notebook link.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (357), note taking (36), study aid (177), Teacher Utilities (232), timelines (61)
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Use Gemini Notebook to support and engage students in many different ways. Upload lessons and documents to create and share study guides with students. Create and share an audio podcast at the start of a new unit to engage students in the upcoming lessons. Share the video with students to include when reviewing materials for upcoming assessments. Use Gemini Notebook to create a study guide, copy it, and paste it into a quiz tool that uses AI, such as Quizlet reviewed here to create flashcards and study materials for your students or Gibbly, reviewed here to create a quiz. Create a short tutorial using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here on the features and how to use Gemini Notebook to share with parents for use at home to create study guides for classroom lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Building Bases Board - Wordtorque
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K to 3
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Students should regularly utilize various tools to explore word formation and discover related words. The Building Bases Board helps young learners see how words are structured by adding...more
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Students should regularly utilize various tools to explore word formation and discover related words. The Building Bases Board helps young learners see how words are structured by adding prefixes and suffixes to base words. This tool allows students to build words with different base words, prefixes and suffixes.
tag(s): prefixes (12), root words (11), sight words (22), spelling (94), suffixes (10), word study (59)
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Have students use this site to create words and categorize them based on common prefixes or suffixes. Challenge students to see how many words they can make in a particular time. Up the challenge by requiring a specific prefix or suffix to be used. Play a word detective game where you give clues about the word, and the students use the site on their devices to try to guess the word. Use the site for individual assessment. Provide a word and have the student spell it using the board.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
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K to 12
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.
tag(s): artists (106), cross cultural understanding (166), dance (42), empathy (80), jazz (17), musical instruments (63), social and emotional learning (221), sociology (23), STEM (378)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.
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3 Printable Veterans Day Activities - Scholastic Inc.
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K to 5
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The Scholastic website's page on Veterans Day printable activities provides teachers with engaging, ready-to-use resources for celebrating Veterans Day in the classroom. It includes...more
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The Scholastic website's page on Veterans Day printable activities provides teachers with engaging, ready-to-use resources for celebrating Veterans Day in the classroom. It includes three printable activities that focus on honoring veterans and teaching students about the holiday's significance. The activities include creative writing prompts, a veterans-themed word search, and a craft that allows students to express their gratitude. These materials are designed to help students understand the importance of Veterans Day while developing critical thinking, writing, and artistic skills.
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Have students write heartfelt letters or create cards for local veterans or military members. Assign students to interview a family member or community member who has served in the military. Students can create a large collage or poster that honors veterans. They can include images, quotes, and symbols related to the military, veterans' contributions, and patriotic themes using a free resource such as Photo Joiner Collage Maker reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Museum of the American Latino - Smithsonian
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K to 12
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The Smithsonian Latino Center website offers rich educational resources focused on Latino history, art, and culture. Explore the exhibits, virtual tours, and multimedia content that...more
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The Smithsonian Latino Center website offers rich educational resources focused on Latino history, art, and culture. Explore the exhibits, virtual tours, and multimedia content that highlight the diverse contributions of Latino communities to the United States. The site provides access to digital collections, lesson plans, and videos aligned with subjects such as history, social studies, and art. Engaging tools like the Smithsonian Learning Lab allow educators to create interactive learning experiences. This site is invaluable for integrating Latino culture and history into the classroom, promoting inclusivity and multicultural understanding. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): art history (110), cultures (301), hispanic (53), virtual field trips (154)
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Using the Smithsonian Latino Center's digital collections, have students choose a cultural artifact. Examples could be a piece of art, clothing, or an important document. Have students explore the virtual exhibits and collections from the Smithsonian Latino Center. Afterward, they can create a digital or physical gallery walk, selecting their favorite pieces or artifacts and writing brief descriptions. Host a classroom or school-wide event where students explore various aspects of Latino culture, from music and dance to food and traditions. Students can collaborate to create a short performance or video that encapsulates what they've learned or invite local Latino artists or community members to share their experiences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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White Cloud: A Hero to His People - National Gallery of Art
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4 to 7
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The Heroes and Heroines lesson from the National Gallery of Art website explores the painting White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas by George Catlin, offering a rich resource for ...more
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The Heroes and Heroines lesson from the National Gallery of Art website explores the painting White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas by George Catlin, offering a rich resource for classroom instruction. Teachers can use this lesson to engage students in discussions about historical figures and Native American culture. The lesson includes guided questions, information about White Cloud's leadership, and an analysis of Catlin's artistic choices. In the classroom, this resource can spark conversations about leadership, cultural representation, and the role of art in documenting history. Activities like art projects or research assignments on historical figures can further enrich the learning experience.
tag(s): art history (110), cultures (301), native americans (169)
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Organize a short reenactment of White Cloud's journey to Europe. Students can role-play different figures, such as White Cloud, his companions, and George Catlin. Assign students to a Native American tribe affected by the Indian Removal Act and have them research the tribe's culture, geographical displacement, and challenges during the period. Students can create their own portraits of a modern-day hero using mixed media. Have students write a journal entry from White Cloud's perspective, detailing his journey to London and his feelings about representing his people.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Playbrary - National Reading Movement
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4 to 12
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Transform over a thousand classic books into choose-your-own-adventure games using Playbrary and artificial intelligence (AI). Playbrary works with the free version of ChatGPT, reviewed...more
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Transform over a thousand classic books into choose-your-own-adventure games using Playbrary and artificial intelligence (AI). Playbrary works with the free version of ChatGPT, reviewed here to generate interactive game choices using over one thousand books. Create games in one of two ways: use the "Play With Our Prompt Generator" link to select one of the books in the dropdown list, such as Jane Eyre and The Jungle Book, and choose "Generate." Follow the prompts in ChatGPT to play the interactive game. Use the "Play Now" link to select from a more extensive library of books on Playbrary and begin the choose-your-own-adventure game. After playing the game, players can borrow a digital version of their book. Always verify the accuracy of information shared when using AI tools.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (357), digital storytelling (182), game based learning (335), gamified learning (89), literacy (122), literature (214)
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Engage students while reading and learning about classic novels using Playbrary's interactive features. For example, before reading a book, ask students to participate in the choose-your-own-adventure to get an introduction to the characters and settings of the story. Have students compare different story outcomes in the game to the actual story outcomes using tools available on Figjam, reviewed here. Visit the Figjam community to find several templates for your book study by searching for literature, such as a literature study template and a character trait study template. Extend learning using additional AI tools for educators, such as Twee, reviewed here and MagicSchool, reviewed here to generate additional book-related activities such as character analysis guides and project-based learning activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Little Stories for Tiny People - Rhea Pector
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K to 4
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Little Stories for Tiny People is a website offering delightful, original audio stories and podcasts for young children. Each story is crafted to inspire imagination and curiosity while...more
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Little Stories for Tiny People is a website offering delightful, original audio stories and podcasts for young children. Each story is crafted to inspire imagination and curiosity while teaching valuable life lessons in a fun and engaging way. The content is family-friendly and perfect for bedtime or quiet time, allowing children to enjoy storytelling in a screen-free format. In addition to free stories, the website offers a premium subscription option that unlocks ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes, and early access to new content.
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tag(s): audio books (42), listening (120), podcasts (188), preK (348), stories and storytelling (81)
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After listening to a story, have students retell it in their own words. They can create a comic strip using a resource such as Toony Tool reviewed here to write it. Select a character from one of the stories and have students explore their traits, motivations, and challenges. Encourage students to write short stories inspired by a theme or character from an episode. Set up listening stations around the classroom where students can listen to different stories from the website. Each station can include related activities, such as drawing their favorite scene, discussing the story's moral, or acting out a part of the story with peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Literacy with Minecraft - Minecraft Education
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4 to 12
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using...more
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using the paid Minecraft platform and are available to all viewers. Begin with a three-part animated video series that features AI basics, problem-solving with AI, and using AI tools responsibly. Additional materials available to download are classroom-ready teaching materials, a parent guide, and a free poster. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (357), digital citizenship (112), STEM (378)
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Add the resources on this site to your current teaching resources about artificial intelligence. Share the videos with parents to help them understand AI basics. Consider using Padlet, reviewed here to share AI resources with parents and older students. For example, use the shelf option to create columns to organize information. Create a column with ideas on learning about AI, another column with generative AI tools that make images or generate ideas, and another column for AI learning tools such as historical figure chatbots.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Literacy Chops - Literacy Geeks, Inc.
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3 to 10
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Transform your students into literacy superstars with Literacy Chops! This website is a treasure trove of engaging, ready-to-use resources that help teachers build strong readers and...more
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Transform your students into literacy superstars with Literacy Chops! This website is a treasure trove of engaging, ready-to-use resources that help teachers build strong readers and writers. From phonics games to reading comprehension strategies, Literacy Chops offers practical tools and lesson plans for every classroom. Use Literacy Chops to differentiate reading and writing for all students. Whether teaching emergent readers or honing advanced literacy skills, these resources are designed to make learning fun and effective. Perfect for educators looking to level up their literacy instruction and see real progress in their students' abilities!
tag(s): literacy (122), reading comprehension (146)
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Assign individualized reading passages to each student, followed by comprehension quizzes. Have students use their written assignments from Literacy Chops and engage in a peer review session. Introduce weekly writing prompts that align with the writing practice offered by Literacy Chops.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Transforming Assessments: Google Forms for Immediate Feedback - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2024. 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 October 2024. 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.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to leverage Google Forms to create dynamic, "no-fail" quizzes that provide immediate feedback and built-in remediation. Explore powerful features of Google Forms like branching logic and automated feedback that you can use to design assessments that support all learners. Leave this session equipped with the skills you need to transform your assessment practices, making them more engaging and effective. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain foundational skills for creating and customizing Google Forms for educational assessments. 2. Learn to construct quizzes that provide immediate feedback and remediation, helping students learn from mistakes in real time. 3. Explore how to use data from Google Forms to inform instructional decisions and enhance teaching strategies. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to leverage Google Forms to create dynamic, "no-fail" quizzes that provide immediate feedback and built-in remediation. Explore powerful features of Google Forms like branching logic and automated feedback that you can use to design assessments that support all learners. Leave this session equipped with the skills you need to transform your assessment practices, making them more engaging and effective. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain foundational skills for creating and customizing Google Forms for educational assessments. 2. Learn to construct quizzes that provide immediate feedback and remediation, helping students learn from mistakes in real time. 3. Explore how to use data from Google Forms to inform instructional decisions and enhance teaching strategies. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): feedback (17), Formative Assessment (48), Google (22), OK2Askarchive (51), professional development (306)
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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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Father's Day Lessons - Education World
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K to 12
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Education World offers language arts, social studies, and art activities that celebrate the contributions of the men who enrich children's lives -- their dads! These lessons can be...more
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Education World offers language arts, social studies, and art activities that celebrate the contributions of the men who enrich children's lives -- their dads! These lessons can be created for important people in a child's life without a father figure. Examples include a grandfather, mother, or other adult. There are five suggested activities/lessons with little prep and maximum sentimental value.
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tag(s): crafts (105), fathers day (17), holidays (291), letter writing (18)
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Lesson plan activities include Father Knows Best (write gratitude letters), Dad's "Magnetic" Personality (make a magnet with the name of a caregiver), Father Time (make a memory book), Father's Day Windchimes (make windchimes), This is Your Life (three activities: a family tree, interview a family member, and share childhood treasures).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeacherServer AI Tools - TeacherServer
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K to 12
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Keeping up with the rapidly growing number of AI tools for education can be overwhelming, making it difficult for teachers to determine which resources are most useful and appropriate...more
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Keeping up with the rapidly growing number of AI tools for education can be overwhelming, making it difficult for teachers to determine which resources are most useful and appropriate for classroom needs. TeacherServer is an AI resource hub designed to help educators discover and use AI-powered tools that save time, support instruction, and improve productivity. After creating a free account, users can browse collections of AI tools organized into categories for general classroom use, specific content areas, leadership, communication with families, and other professional needs. The platform includes a wide variety of tools, such as lesson plan generators, assessment creators, standards-alignment resources, writing supports, and classroom communication tools. After selecting a tool, teachers enter information such as grade level, learning objectives, and additional directions to generate customized content. Completed materials can be copied into Google Docs or Word documents, saved to a TeacherServer account, and organized through favorite tools for quick access from the user dashboard.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (357), professional development (306), Teacher Utilities (232)
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Bookmark and save TeacherServer as a helpful tool for increasing productivity and efficiency in any classroom. Generate and edit lesson plans, use other tools to differentiate learning for students with different ability levels or abilities, or provide choices for students to share their learning. Include ideas from the parent section to share ideas for supporting students at home, write professional emails, and provide customized strategies for many different student needs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Recognize Veterans Day: Lessons and Activities for Your Classroom - Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society presents the Veterans Day Lesson Plans for its Medal of Honor Character Development Program. Scrolling down the page, you will find three lessons...more
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society presents the Veterans Day Lesson Plans for its Medal of Honor Character Development Program. Scrolling down the page, you will find three lessons for Middle and High School students, plus several lower and upper elementary lessons to use in your classroom. On the top menu of this page, you will see a tab for Educators. Clicking that will bring up a drop-down menu with an Overview, Lessons, Training, Webinars, Resources, and Path to Honor. The lessons are grouped by Elementary and Secondary. Scroll down the page and find links to a book list for elementary students, the 12 Dear Young Americans lesson plans, and the video.
tag(s): charactered (87), veterans (38)
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There is so much to discover here that you need to plan some time to choose the lesson(s) that are just right for your class. Start with the grade-level lessons to narrow down your search. As you become familiar with the site, consider incorporating lessons and activities from other parts of the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Decodable Stories Generator - Project Read
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1 to 3
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Project Read AI provides access to a decodable story focused on phonics. You can choose different scopes and sequences like UFLI or Orton-Gillingham. The platform allows teachers to...more
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Project Read AI provides access to a decodable story focused on phonics. You can choose different scopes and sequences like UFLI or Orton-Gillingham. The platform allows teachers to generate customized decodable stories to suit different learning objectives and phonics rules. This tool is useful for reinforcing reading skills through structured, phonics-based content.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (357), guided reading (31), phonics (55), science of reading (37)
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Conduct an interactive reading circle where students read decodable stories aloud in small groups, using the site to display the text. Provide the students with the story and have them create images in a drawing program like Tux Paint, reviewed here. Utilize digital trading cards to reinforce phonics rules highlighted in the decodable stories. Students can create these trading cards using tools like Trading Card Creator, reviewed here, adding definitions and examples to enhance learning.
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Connected Papers - ConnectedPapers.com
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K to 12
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Connected Papers generates visual graphs of connected and similar papers based on your search queries. Begin with a search for a topic or use the name of a paper to ...more
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Connected Papers generates visual graphs of connected and similar papers based on your search queries. Begin with a search for a topic or use the name of a paper to find academic research papers, select a title that fits your criteria, and then select a paper to build your graph. Create a graph with links to scholarly papers relating to your topic and clickable links to view the documents. Free accounts allow members to create five monthly graphs.
tag(s): professional development (306), Research (91)
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Share this site with high school students to find academic papers related to their current research projects or use this tool as a professional aid to research current teaching practices. If citing research found when using Connecting Papers, use MyBib, reviewed here to create citations in many different formats.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lumio - Smart Technologies ULC
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K to 12
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Lumio is a collaborative, web-based learning platform that integrates with commonly used tools, including PhET simulations, Canva, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and PDFs. Educators...more
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Lumio is a collaborative, web-based learning platform that integrates with commonly used tools, including PhET simulations, Canva, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and PDFs. Educators can import, combine, and edit pages to create interactive lessons that incorporate game-based activities, graphic organizers, assessments, and other engaging elements, using their own materials or resources from Lumio's content library. Lessons can be delivered in either teacher-paced or student-paced modes, providing flexibility based on individual instructional needs. Students join lessons using a shared link, QR code, or access code. Free accounts include up to 100 MB of lesson storage, with premium plans available for additional features and storage.
tag(s): assessment (141), blended learning (29), communication (126), Learning Management Systems (19), questioning (37), remote learning (32), Teacher Utilities (232)
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Use Lumio's many included features to deliver personalized learning opportunities for all students. Begin learning about Lumio's features by exploring the activities available in Lumio's library and editing the content to fit the needs of your students. Once familiar with the tools and delivery system, upload and create personalized lessons for students. Quickly adapt activities and content to fit the needs of multilingual learners, gifted students, or special needs students within any content area.Edge Features:
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Mootion - HK Mootion Ltd
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K to 12
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Mootion uses AI tools to create video content from your prompts or a completed script. Mootion takes your script of up to 2500 characters and creates a storyboard with images ...more
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Mootion uses AI tools to create video content from your prompts or a completed script. Mootion takes your script of up to 2500 characters and creates a storyboard with images for each paragraph or section of the story. When using a prompt, type in an idea, and Mootion generates a corresponding story. Options include choices of several output languages, style options, and video ratios corresponding to social media options. After adding a prompt or story and making customization choices, click generate to begin the video creation process. You will need to create a free account with Google, Discord, or your email. Each video uses 20 credits; free members receive 200 monthly credits. After generating the video, choose options to regenerate, add assets (your images), animate transitions, or download the video.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (357), communication (126), digital storytelling (182), multimedia (70)
In the Classroom
Mootion offers many choices for classroom use! Paste students' stories into Mootion to create videos and watch them come to life, autogenerate stories about historical events and characters to engage students in your upcoming lessons, or create a story using vocabulary words when introducing new science units. If you do not share the video during class, download the MP4 file to your device and upload it to YouTube to make it accessible to all students anytime.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Theater & Drama - Crash Course
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4 to 12
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Theater and Drama, from Crash Course, offers a collection of YouTube videos related to many famous (and not-so-famous) dramas. Find video titles, such as Shakespeare's Tragedies and...more
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Theater and Drama, from Crash Course, offers a collection of YouTube videos related to many famous (and not-so-famous) dramas. Find video titles, such as Shakespeare's Tragedies and an Acting Lesson, The Spanish Golden Age, Greek Comedy, Satyrs, and Aristophanes, among many others. The videos include a short paragraph describing the content; some also have lesson stems. What a great collection for secondary English teachers or anyone looking for short videos related to Shakespeare and the history of drama. Be aware - some of the videos include short advertisements before they begin. As these videos are hosted on YouTube, if your school does not allow YouTube, this site would not work well for you. There is an option on the site to download the video to view off of YouTube.
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tag(s): acting (17), plays (32), shakespeare (98)
In the Classroom
Share the Shakespeare videos during a unit on The Bard - or even to recognize his birthday! These videos would be ideal to use for flipped or blended learning. Have students view the videos at home and then use a tool such as Magic School, reviewed here to create instant questions to review the video and use for a quick entrance ticket at the start of the next class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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