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If You Read It On The Internet, It Must Be True! Media Literacy in the 21st Century - TeachersFirst
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4 to 12tag(s): digital citizenship (94), internet safety (114), media literacy (105), news (219)
In the Classroom
Use this article to find resources and books to teach media literacy in your classroom. Encourage students to share examples of disinformation or misinformation throughout the school year using an online whiteboard tool such as IdeaBoardz, reviewed here. Ask students to add links to sites that provide examples of items they find on the internet that aren't completely true, and share tips with their peers on what kind of things to look for to verify the accuracy of information.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Free Halloween Resources - Teachers Pay Teachers
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K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): crafts (92), halloween (46), puzzles (149), writing (302)
In the Classroom
Use themed reading passages, word sorts, or grammar worksheets from the site as rotating literacy centers that help students practice skills with a festive theme. Incorporate free Halloween math puzzles, color-by-number sheets, or problem-solving games to review key concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Choose a Halloween writing prompt or story starter activity, then have students share their spooky tales through dramatic readings or short digital story slides using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Activities and Lesson Plans - AFT's Share My Lesson
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K to 12In the Classroom
Have students predict, measure, and record data on a pumpkin's weight, circumference, and number of seeds. Use the "Oozing Pumpkin" activity for an exciting, hands-on lesson on chemical reactions. Use creative writing prompts from this collection to inspire students to craft short Halloween-themed stories that incorporate literary devices such as simile and personification. Provide recycled materials for students to design and build their own "monster" creations, and then have them write descriptive paragraphs or backstories for their inventions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Interactive Lessons with Canva's AI Magic Tools - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Take your Canva skills to the next level by harnessing the power of AI to create more engaging and interactive instructional materials. In this workshop, you'll discover how Canva's AI Magic features can streamline your lesson preparation, generate creative content, and enhance student learning experiences. Learn to use AI-powered tools for text generation, image creation, and design enhancement while maintaining pedagogical effectiveness. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Canva's AI Magic tools (Magic Design, Magic Edit, and Magic Write) to enhance instructional materials. 2. Create differentiated learning resources using AI-assisted features while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Develop practical strategies for incorporating AI-enhanced Canva projects into existing lesson plans and assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (219), creating media (16), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Harvard Project Zero Thinking Routines 7 Think Pair Share - Madame Sensei
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): brain (55), teaching strategies (59), thinking routines (24), thinking skills (57)
In the Classroom
Begin a new unit by showing students an image, a short video clip, or an artifact related to the topic. Have them record what they see, what they think it means, and what they wonder about. As a class, brainstorm what students think they know, what puzzles or questions they have, and how they could explore further. Have them post ideas on a shared chart or Padlet, reviewed here to revisit and update throughout the unit. Use the Compass Points Routine (N = Needs, E = Excitements, S = Suggestions, W = Worries) before a group project or discussion. It helps students clarify their thoughts, consider multiple perspectives, and make balanced decisions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thinking Routine Templates - TPT
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): brainstorming (17), graphic organizers (50), teaching strategies (59), thinking routines (24), thinking skills (57)
In the Classroom
Begin a new topic with an image, artifact, or short video clip. Have students use a See, Think, Wonder organizer to record observations, inferences, and questions. Have students complete a 3-2-1 Bridge before and after learning a concept (3 thoughts, 2 questions, 1 analogy). Using one of the printable templates available on the page, students can develop a claim about a topic, find supporting evidence, and pose further questions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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6 Essential Thinking Routines you Need in your Repertoire - Thinking Museum
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4 to 12tag(s): brain (55), inquiry (29), perspective (24), podcasts (135), puzzles (149), summarizing (24), teaching strategies (59), thinking routines (24), thinking skills (57)
In the Classroom
Display several images, artifacts, or short text excerpts around the room. Students can rotate in groups, using the See, Think, Wonder routine at each station to record their observations, interpretations, and questions on sticky notes or a shared Padlet, reviewed here. After reading a story or historical event, have students "step inside" the mind of a character or figure. Next, they can write or record brief reflections from that person's perspective, describing their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Using Creative Questions, students can brainstorm inquiry-based questions related to a class topic (e.g., "What would happen if...?" or "Why does this matter today?"). Post them on a question wall to inspire deeper research or writing projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MusicFX - Google Labs
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (219), songs (47)
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Share music clips with students and ask them to describe the tone and emotions of the music. Create music to use as background for presentations, such as digital books made with Book Creator reviewed here or presentations made with Google Slides reviewed here. Use MusicFX to create relaxing music, then turn on looping to play as background during classroom work times. If your students create podcasts, design prompts to use as introductions and endings for their recordings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Reading Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8tag(s): digital reading (18), STEM (330)
In the Classroom
Have students complete the Story Quest activity by choosing a reading-themed mission from the slides, and create a comic strip on paper or using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here. Set up a classroom "passport" system where students stamp their passports after reading books from different regions. Pair a STEM-based story (like Rosie Revere, Engineer) with a hands-on engineering challenge, such as building a simple machine or bridge using classroom materials to solve a problem from the book. After reading a book with a strong setting or theme, have students design and build a model (using paper, recyclables, or digital tools like Tinkercad reviewed here) that represents a key element, such as a character's home or an invention from the story.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ImageFX - Google Labs
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (219), creativity (81), editing (82), graphic design (49), images (250)
In the Classroom
Use ImageFX to generate images to accompany students' creative writing projects or as inspiration for a creative writing assignment. Enhance learning by using AI-generated images as prompts for language learners to practice vocabulary, grammar, and oral or written descriptions. Create images to add to presentations, slides, or websites. Challenge students to describe famous artworks and use AI to recreate them, comparing the results and discussing descriptive language and interpretation. Visit The National Gallery of Art reviewed here to search for artists and works of art to try to duplicate using ImageFX.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Perplexity Pages - Perplexity
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5 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (219), communication (115), digital storytelling (147), multimedia (57), presentations (22), Research (79)
In the Classroom
Use Perplexity Pages in many different ways to support student learning. For example, create Pages to introduce content to students as you begin a new learning unit. Include Pages as part of choice boards or multimedia text sets (MMTS), view the archive video of OK2Ask: MIE Day - Quick & Engaging Explorations with Multimedia Text Sets,reviewed here to learn more about using MMTS in the classroom. Use Perplexity Pages to share examples of creating informative and engaging research presentations. Extend learning by asking students to use Sway, reviewed here that include similar features, including images and videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Free Infographic Templates in Powerpoint (+ 5 Bonus Illustrator Templates) - HubSpot
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6 to 12tag(s): infographics (62)
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Students can use the infographics provided by HubSpot. Students can create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here. Students can record themselves sharing their infographics using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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We Will Write - We Will Write AS
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3 to 12tag(s): creative writing (123), descriptive writing (41), paragraph writing (17), writers workshop (30)
In the Classroom
Assign students a genre (ex., mystery, sci-fi, historical fiction) from the platform and challenge them to write a short story or scene using that style. Start each day or class with a 5-minute writing prompt from We Will Write. Occasionally, include a "mystery word" that they must use creatively. Have students submit their writing through We Will Write, then pair them to give structured peer feedback using the platform's rubrics or teacher-created checklists. Assign prompts that ask students to mimic the style of a famous author, such as Dr. Seuss for rhyme or Gary Paulsen for nature imagery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Incorporating Infographics in World Language Classes Highlights - Edutopia
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K to 12tag(s): infographics (62)
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Students can create their infographics using Canva Infographic Creator while using Kidrex to search. Students can use Padlet for posting new vocabulary learned. Finally, students can use Seesaw to draw pictures of their thinking or understanding of the infographics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bluesky - Bluesky
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K to 12tag(s): communication (115), microblogging (14), professional development (281), social media (57)
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Include Bluesky with your other resources as part of your Professional Learning Network. For example, follow other Bluesky members who teach the same content or grade level as you to find lesson ideas and ideas for tech integration. Take advantage of starter packs to find members to follow with similar interests. Share your Bluesky handle with parents and share weekly updates about your classroom and upcoming events. Bluesky also serves as a helpful teaching tool. Studying space? Follow NASA. Studying politics and government? Follow your congressional representative or the White House. Consider using your teacher or class account to send updates, interact with others across the country or the globe, and participate in collaborative projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American History - Library of Congress
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5 to 12tag(s): 1920s (25), 20th century (168), constitution (100), noregistration (81), primary sources (120), womens suffrage (64)
In the Classroom
Engage students with primary documents by creating a HyperDoc or a Choice Board to explore. Within the external links embedded in this site is a framework from the National Archives called DocsTeach and many more links that can be converted into lesson plans. Teachers can also pair this site with the National Historic Site of Women's Rights. Using Storymap JS, reviewed here ask students to create a timeline of Women's Suffrage, to analyze photographs or summarize a subtopic of the 19th Amendment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using Infographics as an Assessment Strategy - Penn State
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5 to 12tag(s): assessment (129), infographics (62)
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Students can create their infographics using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here while using Kidrex reviewed here to search for information. Students can post questions or comments on the infographic using Padlet reviewed here. Finally, students use Google Keep reviewed here to take notes for the material that will be posted in the infographic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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217+ Infographics PowerPoint Templates & Slides for Presentations - SlidesModel
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5 to 12tag(s): infographics (62)
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Students can download one infographic to customize for classroom assignments. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create their own infographics. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post their infographics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Infographics - Showeet
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5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): data (152), infographics (62), maps (214)
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Students can use a template from Showeet. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to find information to post into their infographics. Students can use Dotstorming reviewed here to vote on which infographic is the most informative.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Copilot for Educators: Transforming Teaching with AI - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Save time and enhance your teaching practice with your new AI teaching assistant: Microsoft Copilot! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn effective prompt engineering techniques you can use to generate lesson ideas, create differentiated materials, and develop scaffolded assessments aligned with learning objectives in minutes. Complete collaborative activities where you'll experiment with practical integration strategies that leverage Copilot as a teaching assistant while maintaining instructional integrity and addressing the unique needs of diverse learners. This session goes beyond basic operations to emphasize critical AI literacy, ethical considerations, and how to guide students in responsible AI use. Join us to discover how this powerful AI tool can transform your workflow while building essential skills for an AI-integrated educational landscape. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Craft effective prompts to generate differentiated classroom resources that meet diverse student needs. 2. Evaluate and refine AI-generated content while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Design activities that develop student AI literacy and responsible use practices. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (219), Microsoft (54), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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