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Promoting A Sense Of Self: Experiences And Activities - Virtual Lab School
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K to 1tag(s): bias (27), bullying (42), charactered (77), difficult conversations (52), diversity (48), identity (35), professional development (287)
In the Classroom
Share this lesson with your peers to use as a learning opportunity or review the included ideas to support students' identity and awareness of others' diversity. Consider sharing a link to this article with parents to help them develop skills for discussing character issues and diversity at home. Use Padlet, reviewed here, to share this article with parents and curate other information from a variety of resources to support and provide education with dealing with character education issues at home.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Free Templates - Template.net
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): graphic design (49), graphic organizers (53), posters (42)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a time-saving option for a variety of classroom uses. Share with students to use when creating class projects. For example, choose a brochure for students to use to create and share book reviews, state research projects, or to document a science experiment. Include completed templates on larger presentations using Sway, reviewed here. In addition to presentations created using these templates, be sure to include videos, images, and more within students' Sway presentations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Talking to White Kids About Race & Racism - Safe Space Radio
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K to 12tag(s): charactered (77), racism (79)
In the Classroom
Use this radio broadcast as a resource for addressing racism both in the classroom and at home. The program includes short segments with different guests, use the segments to divide information into smaller topics and big ideas. Share a segment with parents along with guiding questions found in the discussion guide and encourage them to use this information to address race in their home as you also address these ideas at school. Use Padlet, reviewed here, to curate and share additional resources for families. As students reflect upon the questions and discussions, have them use Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, to create infographics with their ideas for addressing issues of race and racism. Use Google Drawings, reviewed here, as an alternative for younger students to create and share their thoughts through original drawings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CASEL Program Guide - Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
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K to 12tag(s): professional development (287), social and emotional learning (129)
In the Classroom
The guide shared on this website provides a structured framework for evaluating any social/emotional learning program. Use the information to analyze any programs or tools being considered for use in your classroom. Share this guide with administrators in your district to use when considering implementing new learning programs. Create your own evaluation framework based on this information using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to serve as a useful look at the pros and cons of the resource being considered.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canvas - Professional Development for Educators - Canvas Network
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K to 12tag(s): differentiation (79), professional development (287), Special Needs (45)
In the Classroom
Utilize the free courses offered through Canvas for personal and professional development opportunities. Learn about educational concepts not available through your school district. Share a class that interests you with other educators in your building or with your PLN (Personal Learning Network) and use that opportunity to collaborate on the information in the course. When finished, share your learning with your peers during a staff meeting. Course offerings are continually updated, check back often to see the latest additions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachersFirst Resources for Teaching Remotely - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): Online Learning (31)
In the Classroom
Use the information provided in this resource as a guide for incorporating remote learning into any classroom. This content is helpful to educators using blended learning techniques and with flipped classroom content. Information provided on this site was curated using Wakelet, reviewed here. Use Wakelet to create your collections of remote learning resources in your classroom and to provide learning templates for student use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachersFirst Book Study - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): professional development (287)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this free professional development opportunity to engage with educators from across the world. Use the features of Microsoft Teams to collaborate with other educators and share your learning journey. Upon completion, consider sharing the information you learn with peers during professional development sessions by creating a blog, podcast, or other presentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GCF Learn Free - GCF Learn Free
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K to 12tag(s): business (47), careers (195), communication (117), Google (21), Microsoft (55), OER (37), Online Learning (31), spreadsheets (20)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free courses to brush up your computer and technology skills. Share links to specific tutorials with students for use with classroom projects. For example, share the Google Docs course with students to help them learn how to use and manage Google Drive, documents, and complete basic tasks. Be sure to share tips with parents too for their personal use. Consider sharing a section of a course each week on your website for students to learn about various tools in bite-sized pieces. For a more immersive learning experience, use Curipod, reviewed here, to create a learning path for students that includes information from this site along with YouTube videos, quizzes, and links to other learning resources. Extend student learning further by asking them to create their tutorials based on class needs. If your class is having difficulties organizing and sharing information within Google Drive, for example, ask knowledgeable students to create an explainer video using Clipchamp, reviewed here, to use as a guide.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachersFirst Infusing Technology Blog - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): blogs (64), preK (291), teaching strategies (59)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a professional development resource to keep you up to date with the latest technology and ideas on incorporating tech into any classroom. Share ideas with your peers during professional development sessions as you discuss your curriculum and ways to enhance learning. Take advantage of the information linked in the blog posts to expand your knowledge of the latest online resources and teaching frameworks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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HyperDocs - Laura Moore
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K to 12tag(s): blended learning (27), blogs (64), professional development (287)
In the Classroom
This blog is an excellent resource for learning about and incorporating Hyperdocs into classroom instruction for all grade levels and content areas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Communications Resources for Coronavirus - Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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K to 12tag(s): diseases (58)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free, and updated, resources to share factual information about the coronavirus with families on your website. Use the posters and infographics as models, then have students create fact-based communications and information sheets using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, or templates found at Canva Edu, reviewed here. Enhance learning and have students share information with others by creating a website using Carrd, reviewed here, and update it daily with the latest information. Consider extending learning by starting a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here, to deliver news regularly. Ask students to write scripts then take on the role of a journalist as they keep your community informed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Coronavirus: Multilingual Resources for Schools - Colorin Colorado
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the materials available in Spanish or Chinese to share information about the coronavirus with foreign language speaking families in your community. Help families stay up to date with the latest information by creating and sharing a Padlet, reviewed here, with the latest news from all of your resources. Create columns in your Padlet to sort information by the language used or by resources available for students and adult information. Engage all members of the community by using a translator app such as the Microsoft Translator, reviewed here, to converse with parents and share information without language barriers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grades 3-5 Research Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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3 to 5tag(s): professional development (287), Research (79)
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Incorporate videos, articles, and quizzes found in the National Geographic link as part of an overall learning experience using Curipod, reviewed here. As students complete their research projects provide a variety of options for sharing their learning. Ideas to include as options include Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here, Clipchamp reviewed here, and Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grades 3-5 eBooks Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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3 to 5tag(s): ebooks (47), professional development (287), Research (79)
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Share a link to the eBook resources with parents and students. Create a list of student suggestions and reviews to help students choose books that match their interests and ability. Encourage students to share book reviews by creating online books with images, video, and audio using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grades 3-5 Social Studies Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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3 to 5tag(s): branches of government (60), capitals (13), maps (215), professional development (287)
In the Classroom
Provide students with a variety of online learning tools using a bookmarking tool like Padlet, reviewed here. Use the column feature to organize information by topic. As students create Adobe Creative Cloud Express Video Maker, reviewed here to share learning, be sure to include a link to each student's creations on your class webpage for all to see.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grades 3-5 Math & Science Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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3 to 5tag(s): assessment (130), Learning Management Systems (18), professional development (287)
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As you start remote teaching, be sure to provide parents with as much support and information as possible. Use the Shorts feature of Gravity, reviewed here, to create short videos with instructions and information for completing lessons and activities. Share the URL to the video with parents on your class webpage or through email. Use Gravity to set up a topic to support parents and students and answer questions. Consider this topic to be your virtual office and make sure to respond to questions promptly.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grades 3-5 ELA Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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3 to 5tag(s): differentiation (79), Formative Assessment (44), independent reading (81), professional development (287)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the tools included in this collection to differentiate instruction both in-class and during remote learning. Use Freckle, reviewed here to create a class account and assign lessons based on student interest and ability across subject areas. Use Voki, reviewed here, as recommended in this collection, to have students create animated characters. Have students create a Voki to discuss a book they read, share a solution to a math problem, or to discuss a science concept.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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K-2 eBooks: Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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K to 2tag(s): audio books (41), ebooks (47), listening (95), professional development (287)
In the Classroom
Use this collection to share digital and audiobooks with parents to encourage reading at home. Curate a collection of books for your students and share it with parents using Symbaloo, reviewed here. Symbaloo is an excellent bookmarking tool to use with young students due to the easy to use design and use of icons for identifying information readily.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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K-2 Social Studies Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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K to 2tag(s): animals (261), careers (195), communities (36), preK (291)
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Differentiate instruction based on ability levels and types of activities. Use Voki, reviewed here, to have students role-play a community member found in the reading activities. Share student Vokis on your class website for all to see.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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K-2 Math & Science Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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K to 2tag(s): creativity (81), game based learning (257)
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Take advantage of the suggestions included in this collection to begin remote teaching with younger students. Share ideas with parents with specific content and methods for student use. Use this opportunity to engage students in math and science with interesting activities. For example, suggest that parents and students listen to the Brains On! podcast, reviewed here, and then share their learning using Google Drawings, reviewed here. Share all of the students' completed GIFs on your class website as a way to keep students connected even when not in school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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