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Dashboard - RSS.com
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4 to 12
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Dashboard is an online podcast hosting platform that lets you create, manage, and publish podcasts through a simple web-based dashboard. Teachers and students can record audio, upload...more
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Dashboard is an online podcast hosting platform that lets you create, manage, and publish podcasts through a simple web-based dashboard. Teachers and students can record audio, upload episodes, and automatically distribute their podcasts to popular listening platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music without needing advanced technical skills. The site includes tools for organizing episodes, tracking analytics, and sharing podcasts through links or embedded players, making it useful for classroom projects involving storytelling, interviews, book talks, or student-created reports. Because accounts are required to create and publish content, teachers should preview the site and guide students when using it for school projects.
tag(s): digital storytelling (158), podcasts (150)
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Have students record a short podcast episode recommending a book they have read. They should include a summary, a favorite part, and reasons others should read it. Students can create a podcast where they pretend to interview a historical figure. They must research the person, write questions, and answer in character using facts from their research. Have students work in small groups to create a weekly news podcast summarizing important events. Have them include at least one school event, one national story, and one world topic.Edge Features:
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Free AI Comic Generator - Canva
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K to 12
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Use your imagination to quickly create comics from a prompt using Magic Media tools from Canva. Follow the "create" link to begin your creation, then scroll past the sample images ...more
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Use your imagination to quickly create comics from a prompt using Magic Media tools from Canva. Follow the "create" link to begin your creation, then scroll past the sample images to find the message box and add your description. Before generating your image, you can choose from the available style and layout options, if desired. Once created, download the images, share a link, or use the image in one of Canva's many options.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (257), comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (158), images (263)
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Bring history or literature to life by having students create AI-powered graphic memoirs of historical figures or protagonists from a class novel. Students can use specific text prompts to generate consistent characters that represent their chosen figure, focusing on capturing emotion and setting through descriptive language. To turn these comics into a collaborative class gallery, have students post their final panels to Padlet, reviewed here, where peers can leave comments and feedback on the narrative choices. For a more immersive experience, students can take their finished comic narratives and use them as scripts to record a dramatic reading using Soundtrap, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Make Comics - Book Creator
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The comics feature in Book Creator allows students to design their own comic books using built-in panel layouts, speech bubbles, stickers, captions, and customizable backgrounds. Students...more
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The comics feature in Book Creator allows students to design their own comic books using built-in panel layouts, speech bubbles, stickers, captions, and customizable backgrounds. Students can add images, drawings, text, audio, and video to create interactive comic stories, making the tool useful for writing projects, storytelling, and content explanations in any subject area. The feature is part of the Book Creator platform, which is designed for classroom use across grade levels and subjects, allowing teachers to have students create digital books, comics, journals, and projects in one easy-to-use tool. This makes it especially helpful for engaging reluctant writers and encouraging creativity while still demonstrating understanding of academic content.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (158)
In the Classroom
Students can create a comic showing an important historical event or a famous person. Each panel can depict a single moment in the event, with dialogue explaining what is happening. Have students create a comic in which a character solves a math problem step by step. Each panel shows part of the thinking process and explains how the answer was found. Students can create comics showing situations involving empathy, flexible thinking, persistence, or problem-solving. One panel can show the problem, and another can show a better choice.Edge Features:
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Free Comic Book Maker - Brush Ninja
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K to 12
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This online comic creator from Brush Ninja allows students to design simple comic books that can be printed and folded into small booklets using a single sheet of paper. The ...more
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This online comic creator from Brush Ninja allows students to design simple comic books that can be printed and folded into small booklets using a single sheet of paper. The tool lets you create or upload up to 8 images and arrange them into pages that form a mini comic, magazine, or booklet, making it easy to turn drawings or digital art into a finished product. Because the program runs in the browser, no download is required, and it can be used on most devices, making it a good option for classroom projects, storytelling activities, or creative writing extensions. The site is part of the Brush Ninja collection of free creative tools designed to be simple, safe, and accessible for learners of all ages.
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tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), creative writing (126), stories and storytelling (71)
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After reading a story or chapter, have students create a short comic showing the beginning, middle, and end of the text. Have students illustrate a scientific concept or process, such as the water cycle, the life cycle, or experimental steps. Students can create a comic where a character must solve a math problem. Each panel can show one step of the solution with explanations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math & Statistics Simulations - PHET Interactive Simulations
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K to 12
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here offers dozens of simulations focused on math and statistics for students in elementary school on up. Topics...more
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here offers dozens of simulations focused on math and statistics for students in elementary school on up. Topics include area and perimeter, fractions, linear equations, unit rates, and probability, and encourage users to interact by dragging blocks, moving sliders, and using other interactive tools. Each resource includes information on standards, sample learning goals, and inclusive features. Create a free account to access teaching resources with tips, suggestions for classroom use, and more.
tag(s): area (54), charts and graphs (193), circuits (19), decimals (94), equations (132), estimation (36), fractions (179), functions (59), numbers (119), probability (129), problem solving (266), simulations (45), STEM (343)
In the Classroom
Introduce PhET simulations during a math station rotation or as a flipped learning module. For a flipped lesson, assign students a specific simulation, such as Area Model Multiplication, to explore at home, allowing them to build conceptual familiarity before entering the classroom. During in-class station rotations, set up a "Discovery Lab" where students use the simulations to test hypotheses and solve challenges. Once they master a concept, have them use Awesome Screenshot, reviewed here to record a short video explaining their mathematical reasoning as they manipulate the tools. These recordings serve as a powerful formative assessment, showing exactly how a student arrived at an answer. To further extend the activity, have students post their videos or screenshots to a shared Padlet, reviewed here as a gallery walk. Asking students to share their thinking with others allows peers to see different strategies for solving the same problem and develop their own methods.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Neal.fun - Neal Agarwal
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3 to 12
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Neal.fun is a collection of free, creative experiences that mix fun with learning and curiosity. This site offers dozens of engaging interactives, including Wonders of Streetview, Let's...more
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Neal.fun is a collection of free, creative experiences that mix fun with learning and curiosity. This site offers dozens of engaging interactives, including Wonders of Streetview, Let's Settle This, and Spend Bill Gates' Money. Some projects teach or show real ideas, while others are more playful.
tag(s): critical thinking (166), financial literacy (93), logic (161), maps (222), puzzles (158), timelines (58)
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Include activities in your station rotation. For example, ask students to complete the Paper activity, observe the height after 3, 5, and 10 folds, and then predict the height at 15 and 20 folds before moving on. Challenge students to play The Password Game to see how far they can get in creating a password that meets the ever-changing requirements. Include "Who Was Alive" as part of social studies lessons to identify well-known figures who were alive on a specific date, helping students develop context within time periods of significant events. Dark Patterns is an excellent resource for internet safety lessons, teaching students about the tricks websites use to deceive them into doing what they want. If students enjoy this site and interactive games, share Drench, reviewed here as an alternative easy-to-play, yet challenging and engaging game.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Graph Maker - Canva
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The Canva Graph Maker page introduces a free, web-based tool available in Canva's design platform that lets users easily turn data into visual representations such as bar graphs, pie...more
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The Canva Graph Maker page introduces a free, web-based tool available in Canva's design platform that lets users easily turn data into visual representations such as bar graphs, pie charts, histograms, treemaps, and infographic-style visuals. Users can input data manually or upload Excel or CSV files to generate clean, professional-looking charts. The platform includes customizable templates, drag-and-drop editing, and collaborative features, as well as animated options like bar chart races. Canva also offers AI-powered tools like Magic Charts and Magic Insights to assist with design and data analysis. This tool is especially helpful for educators and students creating data stories for class projects, reports, or presentations.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (257), charts and graphs (193), infographics (67)
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In ELA, have students choose a novel or short story and create a graph representing elements such as character appearances, chapter lengths, or types of figurative language. During experiments, students record variables like temperature changes, plant growth, or force and motion data, then create line graphs or histograms to show their results. Assign students to investigate a real-world issue (e.g., renewable energy use, screen time, recycling habits) and use Canva Graphs to present supporting data. They then use their visuals during class debates or persuasive writing activities. Students collect data about classmates' favorite books, hobbies, or snacks, then use Canva Graphs to create bar or pie charts to visualize the results.Edge Features:
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Data and Graphing Worksheets - Education.com
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K to 8
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Education.com's Data & Graphing section offers over 700 free printable and digital resources to help students collect, organize, and interpret data using a wide variety of graph types,...more
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Education.com's Data & Graphing section offers over 700 free printable and digital resources to help students collect, organize, and interpret data using a wide variety of graph types, including picture graphs, bar graphs, line plots, histograms, box plots, scatter plots, and coordinate plane activities. Aligned with Common Core standards and crafted by experienced educators, these worksheets support progressive skill development: younger students begin with simple data collection and picture or tally graphs, while upper elementary and middle school learners advance to interpreting statistics, working on the coordinate plane, and analyzing bivariate data. The user-friendly platform features filters by grade level or topic, and includes interactive worksheets, games, lesson plans, and guided activities to engage learners at every level. Registration is required to download worksheets and resources from Education.com.
tag(s): charts and graphs (193), data (199), statistics (128)
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Have students track simple daily routines (e.g., minutes spent reading, playing, eating) and use a picture or bar graph worksheet to represent their data. Have students create a short survey (favorite color, food, or pet), collect responses from classmates, and use tally charts or line plot worksheets to organize and display the data. Give students a completed graph (e.g., a histogram or scatter plot from a worksheet) and ask them to write a story or set of conclusions based on the data. Using coordinate plane worksheets, students can map out hidden objects or landmarks on a grid based on clues.
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The Power Of The Statistics and Probability Progression In Grades 6-8 - Illustrative Mathematics
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6 to 8
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The Illustrative Mathematics blog post "The Power of the Statistics and Probability Progression in Grades 6-8" highlights how students build data literacy over three years. In grade...more
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The Illustrative Mathematics blog post "The Power of the Statistics and Probability Progression in Grades 6-8" highlights how students build data literacy over three years. In grade 6, they explore measures of center and data displays. Grade 7 introduces probability and sampling, while Grade 8 focuses on analyzing relationships in bivariate data. The progression helps students think critically and use data to make informed decisions.
tag(s): blogs (71), charts and graphs (193), data (199), probability (129), statistics (128)
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Using online datasets (e.g., sports stats, weather data), students plot bivariate data, create scatter plots, and determine if relationships exist. Assign students to find statistics in current news articles, critique the data's presentation and sources, and discuss how the data influences public opinion. Students create and conduct surveys, analyze the sample data, and draw inferences about a larger population, reinforcing sampling strategies introduced in grade 7. Share the free templates from Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here for students to use when presenting their findings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Transformations - Math Transformations
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K to 12
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Math Transformations is a free mathematics website that contains blogs, videos, and lessons. The site is broken down into subtopics: Math Tool Box, Counting and Cardinality, Numbers...more
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Math Transformations is a free mathematics website that contains blogs, videos, and lessons. The site is broken down into subtopics: Math Tool Box, Counting and Cardinality, Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Numbers and Operations: Fractions and Decimals, Expressions and Equations, Ratios and Proportional Reasoning and Functions, The Number System, High School Math, and Math Choice Boards. Each of these subtopics lists the grade band.
tag(s): base ten (5), blogs (71), counting (66), decimals (94), equations (132), fractions (179), manipulatives (12), numbers (119), order of operations (32), ratios (52)
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Students can use the Math Choice Boards that are created and use Padlet reviewed here to share their favorite activity. Students can complete the activities listed on the website. Students can create their own step-by-step directions to solve problems using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Making Maths fun: Revision activities for students - Teacher ACER
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This video demonstrates three engaging ways to review math concepts so that practice feels more like a game than a worksheet. The first activity, Revision Jenga, has students pull colored...more
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This video demonstrates three engaging ways to review math concepts so that practice feels more like a game than a worksheet. The first activity, Revision Jenga, has students pull colored blocks that match question cards and solve the problems together, encouraging teamwork and explanation of strategies. The second activity, Plickers, uses printed response cards that students hold up to answer multiple-choice questions while the teacher scans the room to quickly check understanding. The third activity, Whodunit, turns review into a mystery game where students solve problems to earn clues that help them determine the suspect, weapon, and location. These strategies can be used with many grade levels and topics, promote discussion and movement, and help students remember what they have learned in a fun and interactive way. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be accessible at school.
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tag(s): game based learning (290)
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Students can create their own problems for the different revision games featured in the video. Students can create a quiz using Baamboozle, reviewed here. Students can create a video solving the equation using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Presentation Tools - TeachersFirst
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Remember when presentations meant poster board, markers, and hoping the glue stick held everything together until class? While there's still a place for hands-on displays, digital presentation...more
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Remember when presentations meant poster board, markers, and hoping the glue stick held everything together until class? While there's still a place for hands-on displays, digital presentation tools have opened exciting new possibilities for how students can share their learning--and the best part is that all the powerful tools in this collection are completely free. These tools -- including popular platforms like Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva Presentations, and Nearpod -- typically follow a linear, slide-by-slide format that guides viewers through ideas in a structured sequence. Built with the audience in mind, they bring together text, images, and video into polished, shareable displays perfect for student project presentations, book reports, research presentations, and teacher-led lessons. By giving students a choice in how they present their "aha!" moments, we not only increase engagement but also help them develop the modern communication skills they'll need for a digital-first future. Let's empower our learners to move beyond the bullet point and start telling stories that truly resonate!
tag(s): presentations (25)
In the Classroom
To help students "move beyond the bullet point," use these digital tools to have learners create interactive book reports or research presentations that blend video clips and high-quality graphics into a structured, slide-by-slide narrative. By offering a choice between the cinematic flow of various presentation tools, you can turn a standard class presentation into a professional storytelling experience that builds essential modern communication skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Lesson Library - Math for Love
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K to 8
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Math for Love's Free Lesson Library offers lessons for grades kindergarten through 8. Lessons can be filtered by Common Core Classification, Lesson Type, and Lesson Topic. Examples...more
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Math for Love's Free Lesson Library offers lessons for grades kindergarten through 8. Lessons can be filtered by Common Core Classification, Lesson Type, and Lesson Topic. Examples of lessons are 1-2 Nim, Counting Collections, Fill the Stairs, Cuisenaire Rods for K/1/2, and more. The site also features Games, Openers, and Rich Tasks.
tag(s): addition (136), counting (66), number sense (73), numbers (119), patterns (80), subtraction (117)
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Students can complete the lessons that are on the website. Give students colored cubes or beads and ask them to build repeating patterns (AB, ABC, AABB). Students can create a book in Book Creator, reviewed here as a review for different math concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STatistics Education Web (STEW) - American Statistical Association
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6 to 8
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The STatistics Education Web (STEW), hosted by the American Statistical Association (ASA), is a free, peer-reviewed online repository of K-12 lesson plans designed for educators teaching...more
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The STatistics Education Web (STEW), hosted by the American Statistical Association (ASA), is a free, peer-reviewed online repository of K-12 lesson plans designed for educators teaching statistical and probability concepts across subjects. Aligned with the GAISE (Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education) framework, each lesson guides students through formulating statistical questions, collecting data, analyzing data using graphical and numerical summaries, and interpreting the context. Lesson plans span all grades from elementary through high school and include engaging classroom activities like sample-based confidence interval estimation, survey design, box plot comparisons, and probability simulations. With many plans also featured in the Statistics Teacher journal, STEW offers reliable, classroom-tested resources to support meaningful statistical instruction and help students think critically with real data.
tag(s): charts and graphs (193), data (199), probability (129), statistics (128)
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Have students collect data from classmates on their favorite color, create frequency tables, and display results using bar graphs or pictographs using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here. Provide students with a dataset (e.g., number of pets, test scores). In groups, have them develop a possible statistical question that could have led to the data, encouraging backward reasoning and an understanding of the purpose of data collection. Have students roll the dice 100 times and track frequencies. They can compare experimental results with theoretical probability and reflect on patterns and discrepancies.
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6-8 progression on statistics and probability - NYC Public Schools
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Get ready to help students see the story behind the numbers! The Grades 6-8 Statistics & Probability progression outlines a thoughtful, research-based sequence that builds students'...more
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Get ready to help students see the story behind the numbers! The Grades 6-8 Statistics & Probability progression outlines a thoughtful, research-based sequence that builds students' skills in data analysis and interpretation. In Grade 6, learners begin by identifying statistical questions, summarizing data sets using measures of center and variability, and visualizing distributions through dot plots, histograms, and box plots. In Grade 7, the focus expands to probability experiments, relative frequency, and understanding bias in data collection. By Grade 8, students are analyzing relationships between variables using scatter plots, lines of best fit, and two-way tables. This structured progression helps students move from basic data literacy to deeper statistical reasoning, preparing them for real-world decision-making and high school-level data analysis.
tag(s): charts and graphs (193), data (199), probability (129), statistics (128), variables (20)
In the Classroom
Have students brainstorm and write statistical questions (e.g., "How many hours do students in our class sleep?"), and then collect and organize class data to explore how variability makes a question truly statistical. Provide students with examples of misleading graphs (e.g., manipulated axes or cherry-picked data). They can analyze the issues and then redesign them to be clear, fair, and statistically accurate. Using homemade spinners, students can predict outcomes, run trials, and compare theoretical vs. experimental probability. They reflect on how more trials affect the accuracy of their predictions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Video Creating and Editing - TeachersFirst
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Lights, camera, action! You don't need a Hollywood budget to help your students produce cinematic masterpieces. This collection brings together completely free video creation and editing...more
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Lights, camera, action! You don't need a Hollywood budget to help your students produce cinematic masterpieces. This collection brings together completely free video creation and editing tools that work on various devices and skill levels, making it easy for students to demonstrate learning, tell stories, explain concepts, or showcase their creativity through film. Whether they're documenting a science experiment, creating a book trailer, producing a how-to tutorial, or crafting a digital narrative, these resources put Hollywood-level capabilities right at their fingertips--no budget required. From editors that work right in a web browser to massive libraries of high-quality stock footage and music, these tools empower students to document their learning, share their voices, and master the art of digital communication. Whether they are piecing together a science documentary, a historical reenactment, or a creative personal project, these resources provide everything they need to go from a rough idea to a polished final cut! These no-charge tools will help you turn your students from passive video consumers into confident, creative video producers who can communicate their ideas in one of the most powerful mediums of our time.
tag(s): editing (88), presentations (25)
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Use the tools in this collection to empower students to become "confident video producers" by having them create cinematic book trailers or science documentaries using free browser-based editors to demonstrate their mastery of a topic. By utilizing stock footage libraries and digital narrative tools, your students can transform standard reports into polished "how-to" tutorials or historical reenactments that sharpen both subject knowledge and essential digital communication skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Logic and Puzzles - TeachersFirst
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We all know that spark of excitement in the classroom when a student finally "cracks the code" or solves a particularly tricky problem. Puzzles are like a gym for the ...more
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We all know that spark of excitement in the classroom when a student finally "cracks the code" or solves a particularly tricky problem. Puzzles are like a gym for the mind, building the reasoning abilities students will use across every subject and throughout their lives. Whether they're working through a Sudoku grid, untangling a riddle, cracking a code, or solving a brain teaser, students are practicing essential skills such as pattern recognition, deductive reasoning, strategic thinking, and perseverance. The beauty of puzzles is that they feel like play, but they're doing serious cognitive work--teaching students to test hypotheses, eliminate possibilities, and think several steps ahead. To help you cultivate more "aha!" moments, we have curated a collection of logic, word games, and puzzle resources to challenge, engage, and inspire your learners. Whether you are looking to sharpen your students' critical thinking skills, fill those extra five minutes at the end of a lesson, or provide a brain-teasing challenge for your early finishers, these activities are crafted to make high-level reasoning feel like play. Use these resources to help your students discover the genuine joy of a good puzzle!
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Use these resources to cultivate high-level reasoning. Consider implementing "Puzzle Stations" using Sudoku or logic grids as brain-teasing challenges for early finishers, turning spare classroom moments into targeted cognitive workouts. By integrating these riddles and pattern-recognition games into the start of a lesson, you can help students practice the perseverance and deductive thinking needed to "crack the code" of complex academic concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Remaining Open to Continuous Learning (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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One of the most powerful gifts we can give our students--and ourselves--is the realization that our minds are never "finished" products. The Habit of the Mind - Remaining Open to ...more
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One of the most powerful gifts we can give our students--and ourselves--is the realization that our minds are never "finished" products. The Habit of the Mind - Remaining Open to Continuous Learning is the heartbeat of the lifelong learner; it's about having the humility to say "I don't know yet" and the pride to go find the answer. When students see us adjusting our thinking based on new information, seeking out resources to fill gaps in our knowledge, or genuinely considering their perspectives, we're teaching them something more valuable than any content standard: that learning never stops, and not knowing is just the beginning of discovery. In a world that's changing faster than ever, the ability to stay curious, admit mistakes, revise understanding, and actively seek growth isn't just nice to have--it's essential. The types of resources that you will find in this collection include Growth Mindset videos and websites, reflection journals, peer and self-assessment rubrics, digital portfolio platforms, case studies, question board templates, metacognitive reflection activities, TED talks, progress-tracking tools, before-and-after thinking routines (such as "I used to think...Now I think..", digital feedback tools, science news aggregators that often debunk "old facts," free online courses, and more. Use these resources to help our students understand that the smartest people aren't the ones who know everything; they're the ones who never stop learning.
tag(s): Online Learning (33), thinking skills (86)
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To cultivate the habit of - Remaining Open to Continuous Learning, implement "I used to think... Now I think..." routines using digital reflection journals to help students visualize how their understanding evolves over time. A tool like Padlet reviewed here is an easy way to create a collaborative digital reflection journal. Try out a science news aggregator (such as Science News Explores reviewed here) that debunks "old facts" and peer-assessment rubrics; educators can transform the classroom into a space where admitting a mistake is celebrated as a vital step toward deeper, more accurate discovery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thinking Interdependently (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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The Habit of the Mind - Thinking Interdependently, focuses on that phrase, "none of us is as smart as all of us." This habit challenges us to work together to ...more
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The Habit of the Mind - Thinking Interdependently, focuses on that phrase, "none of us is as smart as all of us." This habit challenges us to work together to unlock ideas that we simply couldn't reach on our own. It's not just about sitting together; it's about genuinely learning from each other, leveraging different strengths, and understanding that collaboration is a skill that requires intention and practice. In our increasingly connected world, the ability to work effectively with others--to listen generously, contribute meaningfully, and create something together that's greater than the sum of its parts--is essential. By practicing this habit, we help our learners transition from solitary thinkers into effective collaborators who know how to listen, contribute, and thrive in a connected world. In this collection, you will find collaborative digital workspaces, jigsaw learning activity templates, lessons and videos about how to teach thinking interdependtly, group discussion tools, self-assessment rubrics, digital breakouts, Think-Pair-Share and similar variations, conflict resolution/debate resources, reflection tools, global collaboration platforms, low-stakes team-building activities, digital "sticky note" boards, interactive whiteboards, video discussion tools, project manager trackers, and collaborative book creators. Use the resources in this collection to turn "working together" into a deliberate daily practice that celebrates the classroom's collective genius!
tag(s): collaboration (105), thinking routines (29), thinking skills (86)
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To help students to practice the habit of Thinking Interdependently, teachers can use collaborative digital whiteboards or "jigsaw" templates to ensure each student contributes a unique piece of a larger project, making the "collective genius" of the room visible. Consider digital tools like Padlet reviewed here or Figjam reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Empowering Students: Navigating AI in the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from March 2026. 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 March 2026. 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.
Ready to help your students engage with AI productively and responsibly? This updated session provides practical, classroom-tested strategies for introducing AI tools that enhance learning rather than replace thinking. Discover how to create structured AI experiences that build digital literacy while supporting curriculum goals--from character conversations that deepen literature analysis to timeline creation that reinforces historical understanding. Learn to set up AI activities that can be seamlessly integrated into station rotation models or used as standalone experiences. We'll explore current artificial intelligence tools suitable for K-12 classrooms, discuss ethical usage guidelines, and share frameworks for teaching students to be critical consumers and creators--perfect for educators who want to address AI proactively while maintaining pedagogical focus! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement structured AI learning experiences. 2. Create AI instructional stations. 3. Foster critical AI literacy. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Ready to help your students engage with AI productively and responsibly? This updated session provides practical, classroom-tested strategies for introducing AI tools that enhance learning rather than replace thinking. Discover how to create structured AI experiences that build digital literacy while supporting curriculum goals--from character conversations that deepen literature analysis to timeline creation that reinforces historical understanding. Learn to set up AI activities that can be seamlessly integrated into station rotation models or used as standalone experiences. We'll explore current artificial intelligence tools suitable for K-12 classrooms, discuss ethical usage guidelines, and share frameworks for teaching students to be critical consumers and creators--perfect for educators who want to address AI proactively while maintaining pedagogical focus! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement structured AI learning experiences. 2. Create AI instructional stations. 3. Foster critical AI literacy. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (257), OK2Askarchive (83), professional development (295)
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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. 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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