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Consensus - Consensus
Grades
K to 12
tag(s): artificial intelligence (272), chat (40), professional development (302), Research (83)
In the Classroom
Scroll down the page to find suggestions for questions to ask, including ideas for history, education, learning strategies, and computer science. This site can be invaluable when researching information for grant applications or when completing post-graduate studies. Use Consensus with middle and high school students to help them with research projects or to find answers to students' questions during class. For example, ask about the impact of deforestation on biodiversity or the long-term effects of lack of sleep. Share responses on a collaborative document for students to use in their research projects or create a collection in Wakelet, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Nolej - Nolej
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (272), differentiation (87), flash cards (44), quizzes (88), Teacher Utilities (205)
In the Classroom
Upload a short video (such as a science or social studies clip) into Nolej and let it generate embedded questions. Have students watch and respond in real time, keeping them actively involved instead of passively viewing. Generate multiple versions of activities at different difficulty levels. Assign the tasks based on student readiness so all learners can access the content while being appropriately challenged. Turn Nolej-generated quizzes into a class competition or team challenge. Students can replay activities, track progress, and reinforce key concepts before an assessment in a fun, low-prep way.Edge Features:
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Opal - Google Labs
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (272), Teacher Utilities (205)
In the Classroom
Have students describe a simple classroom tool they wish existed (e.g., a quiz generator, a vocabulary helper, a story prompt machine). Using Opal, they can turn their idea into a working AI mini-app, then present how it works and why it's useful. Students can design an AI-powered story generator that changes characters, setting, or conflict based on user input. In groups, have students build subject-specific review apps (reading comprehension quizzes, science concept checkers, social studies trivia).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Monsha AI - Monsha, Inc.
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (272), differentiation (87), presentations (30), Teacher Utilities (205)
In the Classroom
Use Monsha to quickly create a high-interest lesson hook, such as a scenario, short story, or essential question, tied to your current reading unit. Have students respond with a quick write or turn-and-talk to activate prior knowledge and spark curiosity. After using Monsha to model strong comprehension or test-style questions, have students create their own questions on paper using the same format. Generate exit tickets or short review questions aligned to the day's objective. Use them for quick formative assessment, or turn them into a team-based review game to reinforce key skills in a fun, low-prep way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teachmate - Teachmate
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (272), assessment (139)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, students can complete assessments that have been made through Teachmate using Google Forms, reviewed here or Gimkit, reviewed here. Students can use the information that is shared to create presentations using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pause, Plan, Proceed - Solution Design Group
Grades
K to 12tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (62), social and emotional learning (162)
In the Classroom
Teachers can begin to explore how to pause, plan, and proceed in the classroom. They can create a reflective journal. They can also use Google Keep, reviewed here to help with planning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Are you a body with a mind or a mind with a body? - TEDEd
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (62), optical illusions (12), social and emotional learning (162)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to take notes as they are watching the video. Students can use Lino, reviewed here to post questions after watching the video. Students can answer the questions posed in the "Think" section of the website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control - Pathway 2 Success
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (62), game based learning (298), preK (316), social and emotional learning (162)
In the Classroom
Students can play the various games mentioned on the site. Students can share on Stormboard, reviewed here which was their favorite game to play. Students can compare and contrast the games using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition--The Missing Link in Reading Instruction - Benchmark Education
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): podcasts (155), thinking skills (99)
In the Classroom
Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here as a journal to take notes during reading of a text. Students can create a comic after reading a text using Witty Comics, reviewed here. Students can create their own podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Innovator's Mindset Podcast - George Couros
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): podcasts (155), professional development (302)
In the Classroom
As you are listening to the podcast, you can use Google Keep, reviewed here to take notes. Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to share something that interested them during the podcast. Students can make their own podcasts using Podomatic, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching How-to: Chapter 4.1: Metacognition - Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning
Grades
K to 12tag(s): collaboration (110), critical thinking (171), thinking skills (99)
In the Classroom
Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here for weekly journal entries. Students can use Google Forms, reviewed here for Mid-Semester Check-Ins. Students can use Lino, reviewed here to share challenges faced during an assignment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition - The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
Grades
K to 12tag(s): thinking skills (99)
In the Classroom
Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here when completing the Minute Reflections or Question of the Day Exercise. Students can use Google Sheets as a template for their Learning or Reading Log. Finally, students can use Plickers, reviewed here while conducting a Visible Classroom Opinion Poll.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Exam Wrappers and Test Analyses - Virginia Tech
Grades
K to 12tag(s): thinking skills (99)
In the Classroom
Students can use Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to create a top five list as to why and how to use exam wrappers. Students can track their progress using Google Sheets. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to track exam dates.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Navigate School Choice - Andrew Campanella
Grades
K to 12tag(s): learning styles (21), Online Learning (34), parents (51)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, parents can use the guides offered in the Tips section to have meaningful conversations with their child's teacher. Parents can also use the guides to help their child with their progress in school making sure that he/she is reaching important milestones.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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LogicBalls - LogicBalls
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (272), chat (40), images (263), search strategies (18)
In the Classroom
Utilize LogicBalls for various classroom applications, including lesson planning, creating images, and generating text. This site also analyzes YouTube videos, saving time by allowing users to paste the video URL into the chat and get a summary of the content without watching the entire video. Use the AI prompt generator as a tool to guide you through writing a prompt that achieves your desired results by adding information in a step-by-step manner.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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KnowItAll.org - South Carolina ETV Commission
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Since this site has a wealth of information, students can have a Wakelet, reviewed here to host all the material. Students can view the series that are featured on the site, including Ask an Author, Character Minutes, ETV Shorts, Hobby Shop, and more. Students can share what they learned using Lino, reviewed here .Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teach Kindness - Stand for Children Leadership Center
Grades
K to 12tag(s): classroom management (125), social and emotional learning (162)
In the Classroom
Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to showcase the kindness that they are displaying in school. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book on ways to be kind. Students can become pen pals with schools that are already a part of the organization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Open Culture Free Online Courses - Open Culture, LLC
Grades
9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): art history (103), artificial intelligence (272), artists (98), business (50), civil war (143), coding (106), computers (115), cultures (290), engineering (138), environment (252), politics (124), psychology (61), religions (121), shakespeare (98), sociology (24), world war 1 (85), world war 2 (169)
In the Classroom
Choose short university lectures related to your current unit (e.g., history, literature, or psychology). Have students summarize key takeaways and connect them to class topics. Assign a relevant Open Culture lecture for homework, then use class time for guided discussion, problem-solving, or creative applications of the concept. Form small groups where students take different Open Culture courses and share summaries or key insights with the class, encouraging collaboration and exposure to diverse subjects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Planner Generator - Click School
Grades
K to 12tag(s): behavior (46), classroom management (125), Teacher Utilities (205)
In the Classroom
Students can help design their seating arrangements in the classroom. Adjust seating based on observed needs such as attention, participation, or social dynamics. After a week, review whether the change helped and discuss strategies for productive learning spaces.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Chart - Gynzy
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K to 12tag(s): behavior (46), classroom management (125), Teacher Utilities (205)
In the Classroom
Use the seating chart to quickly rearrange students into different seating configurations such as pairs, pods, or rows. Try a new setup each day and have students reflect on how the arrangement affects focus and collaboration. Create seating charts based on instructional goals, such as pairing students for peer support, mixed-ability collaboration, or discussion partners during reading, math, or project work. Create and save multiple seating charts for different scenarios so that substitutes or co-teachers can manage the classroom smoothly without disrupting routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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