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10 Free Printable Goal-Setting Worksheets to Stay Organized - Parade
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5 to 12
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The Parade.com article by Maryn Liles offers a curated list of 10 free printable goal-setting worksheets and guides to help people clearly define, plan, and track their goals. It explains...more
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The Parade.com article by Maryn Liles offers a curated list of 10 free printable goal-setting worksheets and guides to help people clearly define, plan, and track their goals. It explains that successful goal-setting requires not just intentions but also a strategy and accountability, and highlights a variety of worksheets focused on priorities, motivation, breaking goals into steps, habit tracking, and using the SMART framework to make goals specific and achievable. This resource is useful for anyone who wants a range of ready-to-use tools to support short- and long-term goal planning, both personally and in classroom or life-skills contexts.
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tag(s): organizational skills (88), thinking skills (115)
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Set up stations with different types of worksheets (SMART goals, habit trackers, reflection sheets). Students can rotate through the formats, sample each, and choose the one that best fits their personal or academic goals. Have students complete a worksheet at the start of the week and revisit it on Friday. They can reflect on progress, challenges, and next steps to build accountability and self-management skills. Students can create a short presentation with Aha Slides, reviewed here showing their goal, action steps, obstacles, and outcomes.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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AI Starter Kit for Teachers - Tech & Learning
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K to 12
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The Tech & Learning AI Starter Kit for Teachers is a comprehensive, educator-focused resource designed to help teachers deepen their understanding of AI and develop practical...more
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The Tech & Learning AI Starter Kit for Teachers is a comprehensive, educator-focused resource designed to help teachers deepen their understanding of AI and develop practical classroom tools, tips, and strategies for integrating AI into instruction. It includes explanations of key terms, recommended AI platforms and apps, and expert guidance on using these tools effectively, from lesson planning to productivity and assessment. The page also includes a YouTube video version of the starter kit, giving teachers an alternative way to engage with the content through multimedia. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable. This resource supports educators who are new to AI or looking to expand their AI toolbox for teaching and learning.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), assessment (144), Formative Assessment (47), multimedia (61), professional development (318), quizzes (91), STEM (364)
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Set up short stations where students explore how AI works (using teacher-approved tools) and discuss real-world examples such as chatbots, image generators, and recommendation systems. Use the Starter Kit's YouTube video as a quick introduction to AI concepts, followed by a class discussion or reflection activity. Have students use AI tools to generate story ideas, outlines, or vocabulary lists, then refine their work using critical thinking and teacher guidance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 AI First Steps for Teachers - Ditch That Textbook
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K to 12
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The Ditch That Textbook article "20 AI 'First Steps' for Teachers" offers a practical, teacher-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence in education. It breaks down a...more
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The Ditch That Textbook article "20 AI 'First Steps' for Teachers" offers a practical, teacher-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence in education. It breaks down a curated list of foundational actions educators can take to get comfortable with AI, including learning what AI is, trying out classroom tools, and thinking critically about how AI fits into teaching and learning. The resource frames AI not just as a potential tool for instruction and lesson prep, but also as something educators should approach thoughtfully, including considering implications for academic integrity and student outcomes. This article is an excellent starting point for teachers who want to confidently explore AI's possibilities and challenges in their classrooms. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), professional development (318)
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Take advantage of the information in this article to learn how to set up stations where students try out approved AI tools for brainstorming, image generation, or research support. Students can record what the tools can and cannot do. Have students use AI to generate story starters, design art prompts, or suggest project ideas, then create original work from those prompts. Have students evaluate an AI tool's usefulness, safety, and learning value, then present recommendations to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Artificial Intelligence in Education - ISTE + ASCD
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K to 12
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The ISTE + ASCD Artificial Intelligence in Education site provides a comprehensive hub of resources and professional learning designed to help educators understand and use AI responsibly...more
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The ISTE + ASCD Artificial Intelligence in Education site provides a comprehensive hub of resources and professional learning designed to help educators understand and use AI responsibly and effectively in schools. It highlights ISTE + ASCD's mission to support teachers in enhancing learning with AI while addressing ethical and practical considerations, and it offers professional development opportunities, community connections, and hands-on AI lessons that build students' AI literacy. The page also showcases initiatives like GenerationAI, the AI Innovator Challenge, and AI tools for educators, all aimed at empowering teachers to integrate AI in ways that deepen student engagement and prepare learners for an AI-enabled world.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), professional development (318)
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Have students analyze real-world AI scenarios (e.g., facial recognition or chatbots in schools) and discuss fairness, privacy, and bias using ISTE's ethical guidelines. Use ISTE + ASCD's student-friendly AI resources to teach what AI is, how it works, and where students encounter it in everyday life. Pair this with short videos or discussion prompts. Have students propose an AI tool to improve school life, explaining its purpose, benefits, and potential risks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using Generative AI to Support Assessments Without Letting it Grade Student Work - Tech & Learning
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K to 12
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This article explains how generative AI can enhance assessment practices while keeping teachers, not machines, at the center of evaluating student learning. It emphasizes that, although...more
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This article explains how generative AI can enhance assessment practices while keeping teachers, not machines, at the center of evaluating student learning. It emphasizes that, although the idea of AI grading is tempting, current tools are too unreliable and biased to make evaluative judgments. Instead, the article highlights how AI can help teachers design better assessments, clarify rubrics, scaffold student tasks, and analyze trends in class performance. It also suggests using AI to support teachers as they craft feedback, create scaffolds such as organizers or checklists, and refine assessment clarity, but not to replace human judgment or score actual student work.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), assessment (144), feedback (14), organizational skills (88), professional development (318), rubrics (39)
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Use AI to help you rewrite or clarify directions for projects, writing tasks, or assessments so students better understand expectations before they begin. Have AI generate draft rubrics in kid-friendly language. You can edit them to match your standards and use them to guide student self-assessment and reflection. Use AI to help draft feedback comments that focus on growth, clarity, and next steps. You remain the final decision-maker on all student evaluations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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6 Questions Teachers Should Ask Before Implementing AI - Forbes
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K to 12
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The Forbes article "6 Questions Teachers Should Ask Before Implementing AI" by Peter Greene guides educators through thoughtful considerations before bringing AI tools into their...more
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The Forbes article "6 Questions Teachers Should Ask Before Implementing AI" by Peter Greene guides educators through thoughtful considerations before bringing AI tools into their classrooms. It emphasizes that educators should critically evaluate what an AI program actually does, understand their school or district's commitment (including long-term costs), and clarify the specific goals for using AI with teachers and students. The piece also highlights the importance of establishing safety and privacy guardrails, weighing the opportunity costs of time and resources, and deciding what aspects of student work teachers will actually assess when AI is involved. Greene's advice is grounded in caution and deliberation, encouraging teachers to balance enthusiasm for new technologies with clear educational intentions and responsible practice.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), evaluating sources (41), professional development (318)
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Discuss this article during grade or content level meetings, or as part of staff meetings. Introduce the information to students by presenting brief classroom scenarios in which AI could be used (e.g., writing assistance, tutoring, grading). In small groups, have students discuss the proper use of AI using simplified versions of the article's six guiding questions. Have students design posters that explain how to use AI safely and responsibly, focusing on privacy, originality, and ethical use. Posters can be displayed in the classroom or shared during a technology lesson. Students can complete a writing or problem-solving task on their own, then compare it to an AI-generated version. They reflect on what humans do better, what AI does well, and when teacher feedback is most valuable.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tally - Tally BV
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K to 12
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Tally allows you to create forms, much like working in an online document; start typing and add the information and features you choose. Begin by adding a title, then choose ...more
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Tally allows you to create forms, much like working in an online document; start typing and add the information and features you choose. Begin by adding a title, then choose to create a form from scratch or use a template. Templates include surveys, questionnaires, and more. To add content, type your question or add text, or type "/" to choose from a list of options that includes options to add short, long, or multiple choice answers, a dropdown box, links, and more. Customize the look of your form by choosing a theme, fonts, and colors. Create an account to publish your form, then share it using the share link or embed code. The free plan includes unlimited forms and submissions, with many integrated features.
tag(s): assessment (144), differentiation (92), Formative Assessment (47), polls and surveys (43), quizzes (91)
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Use Tally's question types, conditional logic, and calculation features to build review activities, study guides, or self-paced assessments. Build simple forms for students to reflect on what they learned, answer comprehension questions, or provide feedback at the end of a lesson. Have students create and distribute surveys on topics related to science, social studies, math, or ELA.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Little Book of Generative AI Prompts for Teachers - Mark Anderson
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K to 12
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This PDF is a 20-page mini-book that offers carefully crafted prompts for educators. In addition, the author shares his thoughts on ethics and bias related to the use of AI ...more
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This PDF is a 20-page mini-book that offers carefully crafted prompts for educators. In addition, the author shares his thoughts on ethics and bias related to the use of AI and uses categories to link to one of three areas that support education: enhancing learning, supporting teaching, and reducing workload. Many of the prompts are in a template format, making them easy to use by replacing the bracketed text with your customized instructions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), assessment (144), differentiation (92), professional development (318), Teacher Utilities (211)
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Use these prompts to save time and improve efficiency in your classroom. Learn more about creating prompts and using templates by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: AI Templates That Work: Quick and Easy Prompting Solutions, reviewed here. Use the prompts, then modify them as needed, to generate practice activities for students, differentiate assignments, and generate engaging activities based on students' interests. Use these examples to teach students how to evaluate AI responses and write effective prompts that provide their desired results.
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TalkingPoints - TalkingPoints
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K to 12
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TalkingPoints is a family engagement and communication platform designed to help teachers, schools, and families stay connected through two-way messaging that automatically translates...more
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TalkingPoints is a family engagement and communication platform designed to help teachers, schools, and families stay connected through two-way messaging that automatically translates conversations into more than 150 languages. Teachers can send individual, group, or class-wide messages, share reminders, photos, videos, polls, and documents, and communicate with families without revealing personal phone numbers. The platform helps remove language barriers, encourages meaningful family involvement, and supports stronger home-school partnerships that can improve student attendance, behavior, and academic success. TalkingPoints offers a free version for individual teachers that includes messaging, translation, media sharing, and mobile and web access, making it especially valuable for schools serving multilingual communities.
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tag(s): classroom management (134), communication (122), multilingual (82), Teacher Utilities (211)
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Send a weekly message to families highlighting the skills, standards, and learning goals being taught in class. Include photos of student work or classroom activities to help families stay connected to learning. Share reading prompts, discussion questions, or vocabulary words with families each week. Encourage students to discuss their books at home, and have families respond in the app with comments or photos from reading time. Share positive messages, digital badges, photos, or examples of student accomplishments with families.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education - Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
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4 to 12
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education website offers a variety of resources that help teachers introduce students to architecture, design, and creative problem-solving through...more
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education website offers a variety of resources that help teachers introduce students to architecture, design, and creative problem-solving through hands-on learning. The site includes lesson ideas, classroom activities, and programs that connect art, architecture, and STEAM subjects while encouraging inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking. Teachers can explore design-based lessons, virtual activities, and professional development opportunities that demonstrate how to integrate architecture into subjects such as math, science, social studies, and visual arts. Many of the resources focus on interactive projects where students analyze patterns, geometry, and structures while learning about the work and legacy of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
tag(s): architecture (82), critical thinking (176), inquiry (34), patterns (82), professional development (318), STEM (364)
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After learning about Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style, have students design their own home using graph paper or a digital design tool such as Tinkercad, reviewed here. Show students images of Wright's buildings from the website and discuss their unique features. Then have them take a walk around the school or neighborhood and have students sketch or photograph buildings while identifying shapes, patterns, and design elements. Using simple materials such as index cards, cardboard, or LEGO bricks, challenge students to design and build a small structure. Students can test the strength and stability of their designs while learning basic engineering concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens - Pathway 2 Success
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K to 12
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The Pathway 2 Success "Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens" is a practical, educator-friendly resource that helps students build perseverance through simple, research-based social-emotional...more
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The Pathway 2 Success "Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens" is a practical, educator-friendly resource that helps students build perseverance through simple, research-based social-emotional learning strategies. The article explains what perseverance is and why it matters, then offers concrete tools students can use when tasks feel challenging, such as goal setting, positive self-talk, flexible thinking, calming strategies, and asking for help. These strategies support students' self-regulation, motivation, and problem-solving skills, making the resource useful for classroom discussions, small-group lessons, or school counseling sessions aimed at strengthening resilience and executive functioning across all subject areas.
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tag(s): classroom management (134), social and emotional learning (194)
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Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to track their goal. Students can create a Check in with Yourself using Google Forms, reviewed here. Students can create a comic using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here to teach one of the techniques.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Puzzel - Daan Weustenraad.
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Puzzel is a versatile, web-based tool that allows teachers and students to create and play interactive puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, matching games, jigsaw puzzles,...more
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Puzzel is a versatile, web-based tool that allows teachers and students to create and play interactive puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, matching games, jigsaw puzzles, and quizzes. The platform is easy to use and supports customization, real-time previews, and sharing or embedding activities, making it ideal for gamifying lessons and reinforcing content across subjects. Teachers can design puzzles aligned to vocabulary, concepts, or review material, while students can engage in collaborative or individual problem-solving activities. Its wide range of puzzle generators and flexible design features make it a valuable resource for increasing engagement and supporting learning through play.
tag(s): game based learning (302), logic (165), puzzles (162)
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Have students complete a teacher-created crossword or word search using current vocabulary. After finishing, students can explain the meaning of 3-5 words they found and use them in original sentences. Set up rotating stations with different puzzles (crossword, quiz, matching). Each station reviews a different concept from the unit. Students can work in small groups to solve each activity and track their progress. After a lesson, students can create puzzles that connect the topic to real-world applications or other subjects. For example, a reading puzzle could include examples of figurative language from songs or other media.Edge Features:
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Polypad - Amplified Education
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Polypad is like a digital playground for K-12 mathematics, offering an extensive collection of interactive virtual manipulatives. This free platform allows students to explore abstract...more
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Polypad is like a digital playground for K-12 mathematics, offering an extensive collection of interactive virtual manipulatives. This free platform allows students to explore abstract concepts through a highly visual, tactile interface that uses tiles for geometry, algebra, fractions, and data science. Users can drag and drop objects such as prime factor tiles, fraction bars, and 3D polyhedra that fold and unfold onto a blank canvas. The tool includes unique features such as a balance scale for solving equations, logic gates for introductory coding, and a "music and sonification" tool that turns geometric properties into audible tones. While students can experiment without an account, a free teacher account unlocks access to a large lesson library, the ability to author custom activities, the ability to toggle specific toolbars to focus student attention, and the ability to save or share canvases via unique links.
tag(s): charts and graphs (195), fractions (179), functions (60), geometric shapes (152), logic (165), manipulatives (13), number sense (74), patterns (82), probability (130)
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Transform a standard lesson on probability and data into an interactive experiment by having students use the built-in dice, coins, and spinners to collect real-time data sets. For a middle school math project, students can run simulations on the canvas to compare theoretical and experimental probability, then use the data science tools to generate and analyze frequency charts instantly. After identifying patterns in their results, students can summarize their findings by creating a collaborative digital board with Padlet, reviewed here, where they post screenshots of their most surprising outcomes. To further extend the learning, ask students to record a quick explanation of their probability fairness test using the Chrome Capture screen recorder, reviewed here, and share it with their peers for feedback.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pixel Thoughts - Pixel Thoughts
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Pixel Thoughts is a 60-second meditation tool to help alleviate stressful thoughts. Type what is bothering you into the message bar to add what is stressing you to the star, ...more
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Pixel Thoughts is a 60-second meditation tool to help alleviate stressful thoughts. Type what is bothering you into the message bar to add what is stressing you to the star, then relax, listen to calming music, and watch your stress disappear into the universe.
tag(s): emotions (71), social and emotional learning (194), thinking skills (115)
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Use Pixel Thoughts as a brain break activity or display on your whiteboard during transitions to create a calming effect in the classroom. Share this site with students to use as needed when stressed or overwhelmed. Include additional stress-reducing resources on classroom computers, such as The Best Teacher Playlist: 20 Songs to De-Stress, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Generate Lesson Plans with Khan Academy - Khanmigo
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K to 12
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The Khanmigo lesson-plan tools page on Khan Academy highlights how educators can use AI-powered support from Khanmigo to streamline and enhance instructional planning. With this tool,...more
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The Khanmigo lesson-plan tools page on Khan Academy highlights how educators can use AI-powered support from Khanmigo to streamline and enhance instructional planning. With this tool, teachers can quickly generate standards-aligned lesson plans, complete with engaging lesson hooks, learning objectives, exit tickets, rubrics, discussion prompts, and assessments, saving prep time while meeting diverse student needs. Designed specifically for classroom use, these resources help make lessons more meaningful, connected to real-world contexts, and tailored to student progress. Log in with your free account to access the lesson-plans tool page.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), differentiation (92), learning styles (22), Teacher Utilities (211)
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Generate leveled practice questions with Khanmigo for three stations: review, on-level, and challenge. Students rotate based on readiness, building confidence and a deeper understanding. Use Khanmigo to draft a rubric, then have students help revise it using kid-friendly language. Use Khanmigo to create a short, high-interest lesson hook (story, scenario, or question). Have students respond with quick writes or turn-and-talk discussions to activate prior knowledge.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Life & Well-Being - We Are Teachers
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K to 12
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Choose from an extensive collection of free articles, blog posts, and downloadable materials explicitly designed for the educator community. Think of it as a virtual breakroom for teachers...more
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Choose from an extensive collection of free articles, blog posts, and downloadable materials explicitly designed for the educator community. Think of it as a virtual breakroom for teachers of all grade levels, offering a mix of humor, advocacy, and practical life advice. Other content includes relatable essays on burnout, a curated list of teacher discounts, and creative teacher-hack videos. This platform prioritizes the human side of education, offering inspiration and tangible support for their daily professional lives.
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tag(s): mental health (62), preK (322), professional development (318)
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Share inspirational articles and ideas with peers as support throughout the year. Consider creating a Wakelet collection to share with your department or school staff that includes your favorite articles and ideas from this resource and others. If you conduct professional development activities, use the Trading Card Creator reviewed here to create trading cards as a way to encourage discussions of strategies to relieve stress. For example, make cards for time savers and stress relievers, each with different ideas, then pass out the cards and ask the holder to share the concept on their card, along with another personal suggestion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBL Works Podcast: The Project - Buck Institute for Education
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This free audio resource provides K-12 educators with an understanding of the "why" and "how" of authentic learning, and includes episodes ranging from introductory concepts for beginners...more
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This free audio resource provides K-12 educators with an understanding of the "why" and "how" of authentic learning, and includes episodes ranging from introductory concepts for beginners to deep dives into racial equity and real-world student impact. The hosts interview veteran teachers about their classroom bloopers and success stories, offering practical insights on shifting from a traditional teacher-delivery model to a facilitator role and on helping teachers navigate the transition to student-centered inquiry.
tag(s): bias (32), professional development (318), Project Based Learning (28)
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Listen to these podcasts in conjunction with visiting the PBL site, reviewed here, to understand how to implement project-based learning in any classroom. Find additional ideas and resources at Project Based Learning Project Ideas, reviewed here. As you learn about project-based learning, share ideas with peers using a collaboration tool such as Milanote, reviewed here to share links, images, videos, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Online Web Tools - KodX
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K to 12
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Finding the right web tool for a specific classroom task often feels like an overwhelming puzzle when navigating an endless sea of digital options. Kodx.uk addresses this challenge...more
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Finding the right web tool for a specific classroom task often feels like an overwhelming puzzle when navigating an endless sea of digital options. Kodx.uk addresses this challenge by offering a comprehensive directory of free web-based utilities that support a variety of educational needs, including image editing, text-to-speech conversion, and QR code creation, serving as a one-stop shop for daily digital needs. Find tools by selecting from the provided categories, which cover everything from data encoding to simple file modifications. By focusing on browser-resident applications, the site eliminates the need for complicated downloads, making it a reliable resource for any classroom setting.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), colors (62), editing (89), images (266), text to speech (23)
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Use the Online Web Tools to find resources that support student learning and help with everyday digital needs, for example, during the creation phase of an interdisciplinary project. As an example, use the site's QR code generator to link physical books in the classroom library to audio recordings of the stories, or use the text-to-speech tool to help beginning readers hear their own written sentences read aloud. After selecting the necessary tools for tasks such as image resizing or text formatting, have students include their content as part of a presentation created with Canva for Education, reviewed here. After students complete their presentations, post their final creations to a class Padlet, reviewed here to invite commentary and questions from their peers as part of a gallery walk.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mixboard - Google Labs
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K to 12
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Mixboard is an experimental tool from Google Labs that lets you create presentations with AI-generated images and design elements. Begin by selecting the "Get Started" button to start...more
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Mixboard is an experimental tool from Google Labs that lets you create presentations with AI-generated images and design elements. Begin by selecting the "Get Started" button to start a new project. View some examples on the new board, or begin creating by entering what you want to make in the message box, or by adding images or documents. Edit your board by adding photos or documents, resizing images, adding text, or organizing content. When complete, use the share button to create a shareable URL. Mixboard can also transform the content into a presentation; hover your mouse over the transform button at the top-right of your board to see how many files you need to upload before you can generate a presentation. When the indicator says "Ready," you're good to go. Customize your presentation using the provided choices, including format, story, and appearance. Presentations may take up to twenty minutes to create.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (294), brainstorming (19), collaboration (111), curation (25), iwb (29), mind map (33), Whiteboard (12)
In the Classroom
Use Mixboard as a collaborative activity by adding students' ideas along with images and text to brainstorm any topic. Turn your brainstorming ideas into a presentation to add to your class site. Build webs that visually link keywords, photos, and AI-generated visuals to map out themes or concepts. Plan narratives or scripts by creating a sequence of visuals and text that depict scenes, characters, or plot points. In Social Studies lessons, make boards to explore cultural artifacts, historical maps, or comparative societies. Provide language support by creating visual vocabulary boards with AI-generated situational images plus labels.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wellness & Personal Development- Chapman Learning Commons - The University of British Columbia
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10 to 12
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The Wellness and Personal Development section of the Chapman Learning Commons at the University of British Columbia offers a comprehensive, student-centered resource hub that supports...more
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The Wellness and Personal Development section of the Chapman Learning Commons at the University of British Columbia offers a comprehensive, student-centered resource hub that supports both academic success and personal well-being. The site includes practical guides on time management, sleep and learning, motivation, budgeting, goal setting, interview preparation, and housing search tips, along with resources for building resilience, managing stress, and improving communication skills. By combining academic skill development with guidance on mental health, life skills, and personal growth, it helps students balance their studies with everyday life and build habits for long-term well-being. Teachers can recommend this site to students who may need support with time management, motivation, or transitioning to more independent learning. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): communication (122), organizational skills (88), social and emotional learning (194)
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Give students a blank weekly planner and a list of tasks such as classes, homework, sports, jobs, and sleep goals. Ask them to create a balanced weekly schedule. Then have pairs compare schedules and discuss what makes a realistic and healthy plan. Have students rotate through stations with different stress-management strategies such as deep breathing, stretching, positive self-talk, quick organization techniques, and mindful reflection. At the end, each student creates a personal toolkit listing the strategies they plan to use during stressful weeks. Assign students to track their sleep for three nights and record how they feel in terms of focus, mood, and productivity. In class, have them discuss patterns they notice and connect them to research on sleep and academic success.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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