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Rosh Hashanah Resource Collection - The Jewish Educator Portal
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K to 12
The Jewish Educator Portal shares a curated and diverse collection of resources for all grade levels to teach about the Jewish New Year. Choose from lesson plans, podcasts, a Padlet...more
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The Jewish Educator Portal shares a curated and diverse collection of resources for all grade levels to teach about the Jewish New Year. Choose from lesson plans, podcasts, a Padlet collection, videos, and more for use in your classroom. Begin by selecting an activity from the provided thumbnail to open a full description that includes suggested grade levels, details for the appropriate setting to conduct the activity, and other helpful information. Open the activity by selecting the dropdown box below the link to view resources. Although registration isn't necessary, creating a free account allows you to bookmark and save favorite resources.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (173), holidays (187), jews (33), podcasts (108), religions (95), rosh hashanah (13), yom kippur (15)
In the Classroom
Save this resource to include as part of your lessons on Rosh Hashanah. Find additional resources on the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: TeachersFirst's Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Resources, reviewed here. Use Wakelet, reviewed here to curate and share information with students, such as videos, articles, and activities on this site. As an assessment activity, ask students to share information about Rosh Hashanah and Jewish holiday celebrations by creating short animated videos using Vmaker, reviewed here.
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Otter.ai - Otter.ai
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K to 12Otter.ai is an AI-based tool that becomes your meeting assistant by recording meeting transcripts and summarizing the content. Use Otter.ai within Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google...more
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Otter.ai is an AI-based tool that becomes your meeting assistant by recording meeting transcripts and summarizing the content. Use Otter.ai within Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet to automatically write and share notes with other team members. Sign up with your email, then follow the prompts to allow Otter.ai to sync with your work calendar to notify others of upcoming meetings and ask for authorization to join meetings. Free plans offer 300 transcription minutes per month, 30 minutes per conversation, and up to five workspace members.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), communication (129), parent conferences (21)
In the Classroom
Use Otter.ai to record and review web-based meetings, such as parent/teacher conferences and staff presentations. After conferences, use the summarizing tool to share and confirm discussions of meeting goals and verify individual responses for the follow-up action steps. Use this tool with students who miss essential classroom presentations or are absent for an extended period to record lessons and share information to keep them up to date with classwork.Khanmigo - Khan Academy
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K to 12Khanmigo offers a suite of free AI-powered tools specially designed for educators. Choose a resource from several categories for differentiation, planning, creating, learning, or support....more
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Khanmigo offers a suite of free AI-powered tools specially designed for educators. Choose a resource from several categories for differentiation, planning, creating, learning, or support. Select any tool and add the requested information, such as topic, grade level, and learning objectives, into the message box. Adjust the response by highlighting any output portion and asking for changes. When finished, use the included options to print the information, export it to Microsoft Word, create a PDF, or save it to your Google Drive. The results are also available on your Khanmigo account in a "My Documents" folder. Always double-check information generated by AI for accuracy before using it.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), assessment (147), differentiation (84), Formative Assessment (74), rubrics (37), Special Needs (53), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these AI-powered resources to save time and increase productivity. For example, use the Exit Ticket creator to design end-of-lesson assessments to determine student understanding or the Make it Relevant! generator to design lessons that engage learners based on their interests. Differentiate learning by adjusting text levels to match students' abilities or increase comprehension by chunking text into manageable sections.ISTE Digital Citizenship Lessons - ISTE
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K to 12ISTE & ASCD presents these lessons and activities for students of all ages in the five Digital Citizenship competencies (inclusive, engaged, balanced, alert, and informed). Click ...more
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ISTE & ASCD presents these lessons and activities for students of all ages in the five Digital Citizenship competencies (inclusive, engaged, balanced, alert, and informed). Click here to read more about each competency and see a video. Each lesson is in PDF format and includes vocabulary, ISTE standards alignment, learning objectives, materials list, and engaging classroom activities.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), internet safety (114)
In the Classroom
For younger students, you could present one lesson every couple of weeks, reviewing the previous lesson first. For older students, you might consider teaching these lessons as a unit at the beginning of the year to set the tone and expectations in your classroom for using the Internet.The State of AI in Education [+AI Trends for 2024] - Daleska Pedriquez and Caktus
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K to 12This blog post uses information from a survey of active AI users to provide insight into the current uses of AI in today's classrooms. The infographics share details on how ...more
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This blog post uses information from a survey of active AI users to provide insight into the current uses of AI in today's classrooms. The infographics share details on how students use AI, how often students use AI for schoolwork, and other AI-related questions. This post also includes a short analysis of the results of each survey question. A glimpse into the future applications of AI reveals its expanding role in interactive games, adaptive learning platforms, tutoring, and grading to support educators.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), parents (57), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Include this post as part of your professional discussions about the use of AI by educators and students. Consider taking a survey of parents, students, and educators in your school or district to learn more about the use of AI locally using PollMaker, reviewed here. Select the survey creator and add questions similar to those in the blog post, or use the AI tool to generate questions for your survey. Share the results with your school community as they learn about AI and how to adapt the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms.TeachersFirst: Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning Module - TeachersFirst
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K to 12This five-part learning model provides guidance and support to educators as they tailor instruction to meet the many differing needs of their students. Module one begins with a short...more
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This five-part learning model provides guidance and support to educators as they tailor instruction to meet the many differing needs of their students. Module one begins with a short overview of differentiating the learning process and shares several technology tools to support successful differentiation. Other models discuss differentiating the learning environment, products, and content; the final module helps pull all the information together as part of a cohesive learning unit. Professional learning credits are available; follow the provided link to receive a link to the course assessment.
tag(s): differentiation (84), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many instructional ideas and resources to support differentiation in your classroom. Visit TeachersFirst to find many other resources for classroom differentiation, such as the archives of online professional learning sessions, OK2Ask: Playlists to Personalize Learning, reviewed here and OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation Pt. 2, reviewed here.Father's Day May Not Be Easy For Some Students - Share My Lesson
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K to 12Not all children have fathers in their daily lives, and Father's Day can be difficult for them. This PDF resource shares ways to present Father's Day activities that are less ...more
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Not all children have fathers in their daily lives, and Father's Day can be difficult for them. This PDF resource shares ways to present Father's Day activities that are less likely to be difficult for students without fathers.
tag(s): fathers day (12), holidays (187), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Share this resource or the PDF with fellow teachers, staff, and your administrators. You must be logged in and then click the download arrow on the right under Resources.iGradePlus Online Gradebook - iGradePlus
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K to 12iGradePlus Online Gradebook offers an easy-to-use, FERPA-compliant interface with many options for busy educators. Create a grade book, add classes and students, and then assign students...more
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iGradePlus Online Gradebook offers an easy-to-use, FERPA-compliant interface with many options for busy educators. Create a grade book, add classes and students, and then assign students to the appropriate courses. iGradePlus includes several options to modify or set custom grading scales, such as grade weights for exams, quizzes, or other assignments. Free accounts include adding grades, tracking behavior and attendance, parent/teacher communication tools, custom report generation, and more.
tag(s): classroom management (120), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
If your school doesn't provide a required gradebook, consider using iGradePlus. This resource is also helpful for sharing feedback for after-school programs or with tutors to share information on student progress. Modify class information as needed to adjust grade weights to fulfill requirements for special needs and gifted students.Teacher's Buddy - Teacher's Buddy
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K to 12Teacher's Buddy offers AI tools just for teachers. The free plan includes ten tools that create lesson plans, generate stories and poems, and adapt coursework for neurodiverse students....more
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Teacher's Buddy offers AI tools just for teachers. The free plan includes ten tools that create lesson plans, generate stories and poems, and adapt coursework for neurodiverse students. After creating an account, begin using Teacher's Buddy by creating a new workspace for your activities. Select an age group and choose from the available tools. Follow the directions to provide the topic and context, and connect to your Google Drive to upload documents if desired. When finished, edit the content as you wish, then save the document to your Google Drive or share using the provided link. Learn more about the different features of Teacher's Buddy by watching the tutorial videos shared on the site. Always verify the accuracy of content generated by AI before using it.
tag(s): adhd (28), artificial intelligence (177), autism (15), Special Needs (53), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free resources Teacher's Buddy shares to save time and increase productivity. Generate lesson plans based on your curriculum, teaching standards, and documents you use in your classroom, then edit the contents to adapt to your teaching style and students' learning preferences. Use the neurodiversity adaptation tool to generate ideas for adaptations for students on IEPs, with ADHD, or with autism.Drench - FlashByNight.com
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K to 12Drench is a highly addicting, entertaining problem-solving game for players of any age. The concept is straightforward: use the buttons to change the colors in the square and drench...more
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Drench is a highly addicting, entertaining problem-solving game for players of any age. The concept is straightforward: use the buttons to change the colors in the square and drench the square with one color within the prescribed number of moves to complete the game. Each game begins with the square in the top left-hand side of the large square. Click on one of the colors in the circles next to the square that touches the starting piece. Continue expanding the block of colors to fill in the large square with one color. Upon successful completion, move to a different level that becomes more challenging by offering fewer opportunities to drench the square.
tag(s): brain (56), classroom management (120), game based learning (205), logic (161), problem solving (233), social and emotional learning (102)
In the Classroom
Add Drench to your resources to share with students for quick brain-break activities that encourage problem-solving through gameplay. Ask students to share their strategies for selecting colors as they work toward completing the game board. Curate and organize brain break activities into a single resource to share with students using Symbaloo, reviewed here or 3X3 Links, reviewed here. Find more ideas for brain break activities on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Brain Breaks for Students, reviewed here.Generative AI for Educators - Grow with Google
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K to 12Generative AI for Educators is a self-paced, online course that provides a fundamental understanding of AI created for teachers. The course contains five modules that guide learners...more
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Generative AI for Educators is a self-paced, online course that provides a fundamental understanding of AI created for teachers. The course contains five modules that guide learners through understanding AI tools, their practical use, and practice in differentiating instruction, enhancing lessons, and developing instructional resources. Upon completing the course, teachers receive a printable professional development certificate.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), Online Learning (36), professional development (385), STEM (297)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this free course to develop your understanding of AI and how to use it effectively as a classroom tool. This course shares several resources, including a prompt library and a document with tips on writing an effective prompt; save these documents to reference when using AI or share them with older students as they learn to navigate and use AI responsibly. Collaborate with peers using a collaborative whiteboard tool like Stickies.io, reviewed here to share ideas for using AI in the classroom.Choose 2 Matter - Choose2Matter Inc.
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4 to 12Choose2Matter invites people to discover that what they do matters and to take action on their dreams and passions. Visit the Resource section then, click Exercises to find four learning...more
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Choose2Matter invites people to discover that what they do matters and to take action on their dreams and passions. Visit the Resource section then, click Exercises to find four learning modules ranging from one hour to a full-day session. Each course description includes objectives, a timed agenda, and accompanying materials, including videos.
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tag(s): back to school (55), character education (79), differentiation (84), mentoring (6), professional development (385), social and emotional learning (102)
In the Classroom
Even if you don't plan on teaching any of the modules, use the included activities and videos to support SEL learning in your classroom. Extend student learning by having students upload a photo they have taken and add their voice with their manifesto using a tool such as Blabberize, reviewed here. Include an area on your LMS or class website for you and your students to share actions that contribute to helping themselves and others.Copyright and Fair Use Resources - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Understanding copyright is essential for students living in today's digital world. Copyright protects original creative works, allowing the creators to control how their material is...more
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Understanding copyright is essential for students living in today's digital world. Copyright protects original creative works, allowing the creators to control how their material is used and shared. In the classroom, respecting copyright shows students why intellectual property rights and using content ethically matter. By teaching copyright principles, educators prepare students with the necessary knowledge for future courses, careers, and participation in our copyright-respecting world. This collection provided valuable resources for teaching students and staff the basics of copyright. The resources allow for discussions around plagiarism, piracy, and Internet ethics. It includes guidelines on fair use, how to credit sources appropriately, and updated copyright laws and policies.
tag(s): copyright (44)
In the Classroom
Use these resources to model and teach ethical use of electronic media or to find copyright-safe raw materials for student projects. Be sure to share these resources with students for them to access any time they have a project to do.Hey Siri...what is AI? An Introducing Students to Artificial Intelligence - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Learn some basic background knowledge of AI and find suggestions for books and classroom activities to explore AI in this article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist...more
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Learn some basic background knowledge of AI and find suggestions for books and classroom activities to explore AI in this article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here. The activities include suggested videos and quizzes for students to explore AI, information and activities related to digital literacy and ethical use of AI, and exploration of real-world uses of AI. Additional extensions share suggestions for pairing texts and creating lessons using AI.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), book lists (167), professional development (385), STEM (297)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the suggestions shared in this article to find curriculum resources and information to use when considering incorporating AI into your classroom. You can also review the resources for Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Productivity, reviewed here and AI (Artificial Intelligence) Resources for Student Assessment, reviewed here.20 Fun and Easy Brain Break Ideas for Kids - Fit and Fun Playscapes
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K to 6This article shares the benefits and research behind providing short brain breaks throughout the day to increase children's on-task behavior and attention span. In addition, twenty...more
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This article shares the benefits and research behind providing short brain breaks throughout the day to increase children's on-task behavior and attention span. In addition, twenty activities are shared and broken down into categories of active, social-emotional, and creative ideas. Each activity is suggested to provide brain breaks lasting ten minutes or less.
tag(s): brain (56), classroom management (120), social and emotional learning (102)
In the Classroom
Incorporate brain break suggestions from this article into your classroom routines and share ideas with parents to provide brain breaks for their student at home. Use an online timer like the one at Classtools, reviewed here to help you and your students return to classroom lessons within the allotted time. Include brain breaks within lessons using Curipod, reviewed here. Use the Brain Break Generator tool to find and share activities for your grade level.Read - Read AI, Inc.
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K to 12Read creates AI-generated summaries, transcripts, and action items free for up to five Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Webex video conference meetings per month of up to one...more
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Read creates AI-generated summaries, transcripts, and action items free for up to five Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Webex video conference meetings per month of up to one hour in length. Create an account to connect your calendar to Read. Read joins meetings as a participant. Following each recorded meeting, members receive an email with a recording, transcript, and AI-generated summary.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), communication (129), parent conferences (21)
In the Classroom
Use Read to record and review web-based meetings, such as parent/teacher conferences and staff presentations. After conferences, use the summarizing tool to share and confirm discussions of meeting goals and verify individual responses for the follow-up action steps. Use this tool with students who miss essential classroom presentations or are absent for an extended period to record lessons and share information to keep them up to date with classwork.Fellow - Fellow
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K to 12Fellow is like having a personal secretary to transcribe and summarize online meetings. The free plan integrates with Google, Microsoft, Slack, and Zoom, including meeting notes, personal...more
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Fellow is like having a personal secretary to transcribe and summarize online meetings. The free plan integrates with Google, Microsoft, Slack, and Zoom, including meeting notes, personal notes, and a meeting timer. Fellow links to meeting notes to your work calendar to place information in one easy-to-find location.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), communication (129), parent conferences (21)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of features offered in Fellow to record transcripts and review any web-based meeting, such as parent/teacher conferences and staff presentations. After conferences, use the summarizing tool to share and confirm discussions of student goals and verify individual responses for the next step. Share meeting notes with students who miss classroom presentations or are absent for an extended period to record lessons and share information to keep them up to date with classwork.AI for Education Resource Hub - Ai for Education
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K to 12Navigating and understanding artificial intelligence (AI) tools and resources is complex. AI for Education offers many resources to assist teachers in understanding how to use AI, developing...more
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Navigating and understanding artificial intelligence (AI) tools and resources is complex. AI for Education offers many resources to assist teachers in understanding how to use AI, developing policies, and correctly using AI in any classroom. The articles provided offer guidance for educators on developing effective prompts, creating student guides, and avoiding common mistakes when working with AI. Visit other links on the site to register for upcoming webinars, access an AI curriculum for students, and find downloadable classroom materials. This site also offers a robust library of chat prompts for teachers, students, and administrators. Learn more about the Prompt Library, reviewed here.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), parents (57), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a professional development resource for learning about and using AI tools and resources. Share the included AI policy considerations with administrators to use as a guide when developing district policies regarding the use of AI. Consider using Wakelet, reviewed here or another curation tool to organize and share information about AI with peers. Along with professional development information, include ideas for curriculum integration, effective prompts, resources that offer AI, and suggestions for use. Share information from this site with parents and guardians to help them understand AI and how it might be used in the classroom to support learning.GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educators - AI for Education
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K to 12Designing effective and productive chatbot prompts requires understanding how generative AI tools work. This site provides many time-saving prompts for educators' and students' needs....more
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Designing effective and productive chatbot prompts requires understanding how generative AI tools work. This site provides many time-saving prompts for educators' and students' needs. The prompt library is broken into several categories: assessment, lesson planning, and communication, and the prompts work with GenAI chatbots, including ChatGPT, reviewed here, Claude, reviewed here Perplexity reviewed here, and others. Each suggested prompt also includes examples and suggestions for modifying the prompt to fit individual needs.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), assessment (147), behavior (45), blooms taxonomy (7), chat (41), gamification (83), multilingual (77), parent conferences (21), professional development (385), quizzes (90), rubrics (37), social and emotional learning (102), Special Needs (53), Teacher Utilities (198), thanksgiving (24)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this terrific prompt library for any number of uses when using generative AI chat tools. Find ideas and activities for lessons, quickly create and edit assessments, and develop rubrics. Consider using a curation tool such as Wakelet, reviewed here to bookmark this site and others that provide AI resources and to collaborate with peers on how to use AI resources. Be sure to visit the student prompts on this site that share resources for creating flashcards, translating text for multilingual learners, and other helpful study resources. Consider sharing some student prompts, such as the flashcard or "explain it to me like..." with parents for at-home practice and to reinforce classroom content.Young Ben Franklin - Gen-Z Media
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4 to 12Young Ben Franklin is a ten-episode podcast that introduces listeners to 13-year-old Ben Franklin as a spirited young boy living in colonial Boston. Ben and his friends solve mysteries...more
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Young Ben Franklin is a ten-episode podcast that introduces listeners to 13-year-old Ben Franklin as a spirited young boy living in colonial Boston. Ben and his friends solve mysteries and conduct investigations in each episode as he develops his leadership skills. Visit the section for educators to find a listening guide, explore and choice boards, and video explanations of how to use the accompanying materials in any classroom. Also included is a PDF document that shares the correlation of the materials to reading, speaking, listening, and writing standards.
tag(s): colonial america (95), constitution (96), declaration of independence (16), franklin (12), inventors and inventions (80), podcasts (108)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free materials available on this site to engage students when learning about Benjamin Franklin, American History, or inventors. Adapt the choice and explore boards to fit your student's interests and abilities. For example, replace the timeline on the choice board with one created using MyLens, reviewed here. If time isn't available to complete the entire listening guide, copy individual slides to use as part of a listening or writing center. As a culminating activity, extend learning by asking students to use the podcast as a model for researching and learning about other famous Americans. Have them share their learning as part of a multimedia presentation created using Canva Docs, reviewed here or by creating a comic strip presentation using Canva's Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here.
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