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Language Through Art: An ESL Enrichment Curriculum (Beginning Level) - Getty Museum
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6 to 12
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The Getty website offers the English as a Second Language (ESL) Curriculum: Learning Language Through Art, a resource designed to help mulitlingual students build language skills while...more
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The Getty website offers the English as a Second Language (ESL) Curriculum: Learning Language Through Art, a resource designed to help mulitlingual students build language skills while exploring art. The curriculum includes engaging lesson plans integrating visual art with vocabulary building, listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Lessons focus on analyzing artworks to develop descriptive language, storytelling skills, and cultural awareness. Students are encouraged to interact with art by describing visual elements, creating narratives based on artworks, and participating in group discussions. With adaptable materials and clear instructions, this curriculum supports teachers in fostering language acquisition through meaningful, creative, and culturally enriching activities.
tag(s): art history (99), cross cultural understanding (172), enrichment (12), listening (93), multilingual (73), speaking (26), stories and storytelling (58), vocabulary (238), vocabulary development (94), writing (323)
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Display an artwork from the curriculum and ask students to describe it using as many adjectives as possible. Introduce vocabulary related to color, texture, and emotions, and encourage students to use complete sentences when sharing their descriptions. Have students choose a painting or sculpture and imagine the story behind it. Students can write a short narrative or dialogue between characters in the artwork, practicing past tense and narrative structures. Show two works of art and have students compare and contrast them using a Venn diagram. Try using the Venn diagram in Canva, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art - Getty Museum
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K to 12
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The Getty website "Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art" is designed to help explore the intersection of mythology and art with their students. This resource includes...more
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The Getty website "Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art" is designed to help explore the intersection of mythology and art with their students. This resource includes detailed lesson plans that guide students in analyzing artworks inspired by Greek, Roman, and other cultural myths. Lessons cover topics such as identifying mythological characters, interpreting stories depicted in art, and understanding the cultural significance of myths. The curriculum features engaging activities like comparing myths across cultures, creating visual representations of mythological tales, and exploring the symbolism in famous artworks. With printable resources, discussion prompts, and project ideas, this curriculum supports teachers in fostering a deeper appreciation of mythology and its influence on art.
tag(s): europe (84), greek (45), myths and legends (31), romans (40)
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Provide students with images of famous artworks from the curriculum depicting mythological characters. Challenge them to identify the characters, attributes, and the myths they represent. Turn it into a scavenger hunt by giving clues about the myths or symbols. Invite students to design a mythical creature, combining traits from existing ones in the lesson plans. Expand beyond Greek and Roman mythology by exploring myths from other cultures, such as Norse, Egyptian, or Indigenous traditions. Invite students to design their own mythical creature, combining traits from existing ones found in the lesson plans. The creatures can be made on paper or using Google Drawings, reviewed here or Tux Paint, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Expressing Emotions Through Art - Getty Museum
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K to 3
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This Getty website offers a curriculum, Expressing Emotions Through Art, designed to help primary teachers integrate art into their classrooms. This resource provides engaging lesson...more
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This Getty website offers a curriculum, Expressing Emotions Through Art, designed to help primary teachers integrate art into their classrooms. This resource provides engaging lesson plans that teach students to identify, understand, and express emotions using visual art as a medium. Activities include analyzing famous artworks, creating their own art pieces, and discussing how emotions are conveyed through colors, shapes, and composition. The curriculum consists of printable materials, interactive exercises, and clear learning objectives, making it an excellent tool for fostering emotional literacy and creativity in young learners.
tag(s): art history (99), emotions (49), social and emotional learning (96)
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Students can keep a weekly art reflection journal. After each lesson, they can write or draw how the activity made them feel, connect it to their experiences, or explore how they would change a famous artwork to express a different emotion. Challenge your students to do the journal online using a tool such as ePubEditor, reviewed here or WriteReader reviewed here. Collaboratively create a large mural that represents a range of emotions. Assign small groups of students an emotion to illustrate, using the concepts learned from the curriculum. Have students paint abstract art pieces using colors that represent specific emotions. They can present their work, explaining their choices of color and form. Provide students with a selection of famous artworks from the curriculum. Ask them to identify the emotions expressed in each piece and discuss their observations as a class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Getty Education- Curricula and Teaching Guides - Getty Museum
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K to 12
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The Getty Education website offers extensive curricula and classroom resources designed to integrate art into various subjects. Teachers can explore ready-to-use lesson plans, activities,...more
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The Getty Education website offers extensive curricula and classroom resources designed to integrate art into various subjects. Teachers can explore ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and multimedia content tailored for diverse grade levels and subjects, such as history, language arts, and visual arts. The resources emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and cultural understanding, featuring topics like ancient civilizations, photography, and visual storytelling. These materials align with academic standards and include educator guides, worksheets, and interactive experiences, making them an invaluable tool for enriching classroom instruction through the power of art. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): critical thinking (122), interactive stories (21), multimedia (51), photography (121), stories and storytelling (58)
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Select a lesson from Getty's curriculum on world cultures. For example, examine Ancient Greek pottery and have students create their designs on paper based on the themes or stories depicted in the originals. Show an artwork from the Getty collection and have students write a creative story inspired by it. Use the provided resources on visual storytelling for guidance. The "Understanding Formal Analysis" videos can also introduce students to elements of art (line, color, texture, etc.). Then, assign students an artwork to analyze using these elements, working in pairs or small groups. Explore art from different periods using the Getty's curated lesson plans on ancient civilizations or the Renaissance. Have students create a timeline showcasing key artworks and their historical significance. Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here or Read Write Think Timeline, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources related to Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations - TeachersFirst
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Discover a collection of educational materials about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations and the cultures that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including the Sumerians,...more
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Discover a collection of educational materials about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations and the cultures that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. From interactive timelines that trace the rise and fall of these empires to high-resolution images of archaeological artifacts, our resources bring the ancient world to life. This collection features primary sources and multimedia presentations on daily life in ancient cities like Ur and Nineveh. Share these resources with your students to aid in understanding the foundational civilizations that laid the groundwork for human progress in law, science, literature, and government.
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Help your students learn more about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations. This list includes resources for cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Escape Room Resources - TeachersFirst
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Looking to add some mystery and excitement to your classroom? Digital escape rooms combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and immersive storytelling into engaging educational experiences....more
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Looking to add some mystery and excitement to your classroom? Digital escape rooms combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and immersive storytelling into engaging educational experiences. We've curated a collection of free tools and resources that make it easy to both play and create digital escape rooms for any subject area or grade level. Whether you're new to educational escape rooms or a seasoned puzzle master, you'll find everything from ready-to-use templates and step-by-step creation guides to inspiring examples that showcase creative ways to transform your curriculum into thrilling digital adventures.
tag(s): digital escapes (5), game based learning (187), mysteries (20)
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Share these tools on your class website or blog for students to use both in and out of the classroom. Use these tools to differentiate and reach all students at the various levels. Challenge your students to create their own escape games to review content or for acceleration options.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reference Materials - TeachersFirst
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A collection of reference materials is an invaluable asset for students at all educational levels. Reference materials are helpful to all students, especially our multilingual learners....more
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A collection of reference materials is an invaluable asset for students at all educational levels. Reference materials are helpful to all students, especially our multilingual learners. These materials serve as foundational tools for research, fact-checking, and expanding knowledge across various disciplines. Digital reference tools have revolutionized access to information, offering features like full-text search, multimedia content, translation, and other accessibility features. By leveraging these diverse reference materials, students can enhance their research skills, verify information accuracy, and develop a deeper understanding of their subjects, ultimately fostering academic success and lifelong learning habits.
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Find new tools to try in your classroom when creating projects. Each review includes ideas for classroom use. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make using reference materials easier to manage and engage your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Simulation Resources - TeachersFirst
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Educational simulations offer immersive learning experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice for students across various disciplines. These resources allow students...more
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Educational simulations offer immersive learning experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice for students across various disciplines. These resources allow students to explore, experiment, and problem-solve in risk-free settings. Science simulations enable virtual lab experiments, while historical simulations transport students to pivotal moments in time, and language simulations create authentic conversational scenarios. By providing immediate feedback and encouraging active learning, simulations help students develop critical thinking skills, improve decision-making abilities, and gain deeper insights into various topics. Simulations offer great differentiation options for students who may need extra support.
tag(s): game based learning (187), simulations (14)
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Find new tools, strategies, and simulation games for your students. Use these tools to differentiate and reach all students at the various levels. Challenge your students to create their own simulations. Share this list on your class website for families to try at home; perfect for a snow day or during the hot days of summer. This list includes resources for elementary and secondary students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rick Riordan - Teacher's Guides - Rick Riordan
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The Rick Riordan website's Teachers' Guides section offers a variety of free resources designed to help educators incorporate Riordan's popular books into their classrooms. These guides...more
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The Rick Riordan website's Teachers' Guides section offers a variety of free resources designed to help educators incorporate Riordan's popular books into their classrooms. These guides include discussion questions, reading comprehension activities, lesson plans tailored to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase, and more. The materials are aligned with Common Core standards and support subjects like English Language Arts, history, mythology, and cultural studies. Teachers can use these guides to inspire critical thinking, foster creativity, and deepen students' engagement with the stories. The resources are ideal for sparking interest in mythology and diverse cultures through engaging, student-centered activities.
tag(s): authors (106), critical thinking (122), greek (45), myths and legends (31), reading comprehension (149), student-centered (6)
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Create a mythology-themed trivia game where students answer questions about Greek, Roman, Norse, or Egyptian myths featured in Riordan's books. Make an online quiz using Blooket, reviewed here or Quizizz, reviewed here. Have students design a demigod character, including a parent from mythology. They can write a short character profile, including strengths, weaknesses, and a unique quest. Transform the classroom into Camp Half-Blood for a day! Create stations where students complete challenges (ex, solving riddles, crafting "weapons," or navigating a "labyrinth"). Using the hero's journey structure (as seen in Percy Jackson), have students outline and write a short adventure story. Encourage them to incorporate mythological elements and share their stories with the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix - TeachersFirst
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9 to 12
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Revisit the story of the novel Little Women in a new way through the eyes of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they live their lives within a community of ...more
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Revisit the story of the novel Little Women in a new way through the eyes of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they live their lives within a community of newly emancipated people on Roanoke Island. This Reading Trek shares ideas on integrating this book with Google Maps to create a virtual field trip that includes lesson ideas across different subject areas. Along with the suggestions on the map, this Reading Trek also includes several extension activities and resources to engage students to explore further the themes of social justice, diversity, and identity.
tag(s): civil war (138), diversity (39), emancipation proclamation (12), identity (29), maps (215), novels (34), social and emotional learning (96), virginia (15)
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Use this Reading Trek as a guide to integrating a book study into your lessons on the Civil War. Create a template for your book study in Book Creator, reviewed here for students to complete during their activities while reading the book and conducting the virtual tour. Enhance understanding by including timelines created with MyLens, reviewed here, videos made with Motioon, reviewed here, and annotated images created with ClassTools Image Annotator, reviewed here. If this is your first book study, consider completing the Book Creator activities as a class or assigning a book to small groups. This Reading Trek is also perfect for gifted middle school students as an integrated learning activity that explores the book's different themes.
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Image Picker Wheel - Image Picker Wheel
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K to 12
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Image Picker Wheel is a free random spinner that allows you to insert images into the wheel quickly. Under the Tools section on the top, there are already pre-made wheels, ...more
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Image Picker Wheel is a free random spinner that allows you to insert images into the wheel quickly. Under the Tools section on the top, there are already pre-made wheels, including team, yes/no, number, letter, country, date, image, color, and Instagram. In addition, all wheels are customizable under the Tools Setting (bottom of the site); you can change the spin behavior, sounds, tool color, background color, background image, button spin, and background/logo.
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Students can use the Image Picker Wheel to select writing prompts, brain breaks, and get to know you. Finally, students can use the wheel for yes/no activities, guess the number, and learn about different countries.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Greek Mythology & The 12 Olympians - Storyboard That
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that...more
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that help students explore myths, characters, and themes. Teachers can guide students in creating visual summaries of myths, analyzing characters like Zeus or Athena, and comparing themes across stories. The interactive tools encourage creativity and deepen understanding by allowing students to design comic-strip-style interpretations, analyze literary elements, or retell myths in their own words. This resource is perfect for making Greek mythology lessons more interactive and accessible for diverse learners.
tag(s): digital storytelling (153), greece (41), greek (45), greeks (41), myths and legends (31), stories and storytelling (58), themes (15)
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Students choose a Greek myth and retell it using the storyboard format on the website. They illustrate key events, add dialogue, and annotate with explanations of themes or morals. This activity reinforces comprehension and encourages creativity. Students create trading cards for Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. Each card can include the character's name, powers, symbols, relationships, and key myths. This introduces students to the pantheon in a fun and interactive way. Challenge students to create a modern adaptation of a Greek myth. For example, what would Persephone's story look like in a contemporary urban setting? Students can create a storyboard comparing two characters, such as Zeus and Hades or Athena and Ares. They analyze their traits, roles in myths, and symbolic meanings, providing visual evidence for their analysis.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Visual Paradigm Online Productivity Suite - Visual Paradigm
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Create charts, diagrams, flipbooks, and more with tools offered by Visual Paradigm Online Productivity Suite. Visit the pricing page for the robust list of free offerings, including...more
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Create charts, diagrams, flipbooks, and more with tools offered by Visual Paradigm Online Productivity Suite. Visit the pricing page for the robust list of free offerings, including 2D and 3D character animations and PDF editing tools. Get started with the Explore dropdown at the top of the page and select from available options. As you begin creating, choose from the many templates and follow the links to build and edit your design. When complete, share designs as images or PDF files, copy them to Microsoft Office as images, or download them to your device. Exports also offer the option to copy the embed code to insert the image on a website. Registration isn't required; however, creating a free account allows users to return to the site to edit and reuse their designs.
tag(s): animation (65), charts and graphs (170), data (151), ebooks (43), editing (93), presentations (23), slides (43)
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Bookmark and save this site for many classroom uses for you and your students. Create visually appealing presentations, make flipbooks from class writing projects, or generate charts and graphs to provide context during lessons. Take advantage of embedded tips throughout this site to learn how to use the available features. As students use this site, consider asking tech-savvy students to create tutorials using Scribe, reviewed here.Edge Features:
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GenType - Labs.Google
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Creators have many options for fonts; however, GenType lets you create a unique alphabet font by simply telling it what you want to make it out of. Start by typing ...more
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Creators have many options for fonts; however, GenType lets you create a unique alphabet font by simply telling it what you want to make it out of. Start by typing a prompt in the text box; Google suggests that viewers receive the best results with prompts containing a foreground, background, and style. After generating your alphabet, type in a phrase to download as a PNG image or scroll down to copy or download individual letters. Visit the FAQ section to learn more about how to use and download GenType.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (169), descriptive writing (42)
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Use GenType to personalize and enhance multimedia projects, newsletters, or written documents. Share it with students to add interest to book reports and research projects. Generating an alphabet using a prompt requires skills in using descriptive words; take advantage of this feature to provide students with practice in writing descriptive terms. After students create an alphabet, ask them to share it with a friend and see if they can recreate a similar alphabet without having the original prompt. Have students use their alphabets to add interest to websites created using Google Sites, reviewed here or Site123, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Quizgecko - Quizgecko
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Use Quizgecko resources to transform virtually anything into quizzes, flashcards, and podcasts, solve questions by providing a step-by-step guide, and allow participants to chat directly...more
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Use Quizgecko resources to transform virtually anything into quizzes, flashcards, and podcasts, solve questions by providing a step-by-step guide, and allow participants to chat directly with a PDF document. Use the search feature to find the site's library and edit existing activities, including flashcards, quizzes, study notes, and an AI-generated podcast. Alternatively, use the quick start feature to generate content using your materials and questions. Share materials with students using the provided link or broadcast your screen on your whiteboard. Quizgecko also offers student accounts for students of any age.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (169), assessment (143), flash cards (43), Formative Assessment (71), quiz (66), quizzes (90)
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Use Quizgecko to create and share study materials and assessments for any topic. Create a quiz introducing a new topic to assess your students' current knowledge of the material, then use this information to guide your lessons. Share a link with students to use as a study guide, play the podcast that Quizgecko generates to engage students as you introduce new materials, or provide students with the study notes to guide them during your unit. Use the "Solve" link to take advantage of teachable moments to ask questions that students bring up. For example, when studying the Revolutionary War, if a student asks how many soldiers died, use the "Solve" link to ask that question and find an answer that includes a short explanation. Use the "Chat to PDF" feature to enhance and extend your teaching materials by uploading a PDF and generating questions that provide additional information to support the information in your document. Share Quizgecko with students to create study materials using a student account.Edge Features:
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Google Safe Browsing - Google
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Google Safe Browsing is a security service designed to protect viewers from online threats like phishing, malware, and harmful websites. It identifies unsafe web pages and warns viewers...more
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Google Safe Browsing is a security service designed to protect viewers from online threats like phishing, malware, and harmful websites. It identifies unsafe web pages and warns viewers before they access them. This tool is a valuable resource for teachers to ensure a secure online environment for students, particularly when sharing links or conducting web-based activities. Additionally, it can be integrated into lessons on digital safety to teach students how to navigate the internet responsibly. Google Safe Browsing is a practical tool for fostering a safer and more productive digital learning experience.
tag(s): browser (8), internet safety (113), Teacher Utilities (183)
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Teachers can help protect students from phishing websites, malware, and other harmful online threats by warning about unsafe sites. Also, teachers can use it to check links before sharing them with students, ensuring a secure browsing experience. Google Safe Browsing could be integrated into lessons on digital literacy to help students recognize and avoid unsafe websites.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Support English Language Learners - Google
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The Google Skillshop: Support English Language Learners course is a free, practical resource designed to help educators effectively support English Language Learners (ELLs) in their...more
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The Google Skillshop: Support English Language Learners course is a free, practical resource designed to help educators effectively support English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms. It provides strategies for building inclusive environments, leveraging digital tools like Google Translate and Google Classroom, and fostering language development. The course includes real-world examples, step-by-step guides, and tips for integrating technology to personalize learning for ELLs. This resource empowers teachers to create engaging, equitable, and accessible learning experiences for students developing English proficiency, making it a valuable addition to professional development.
tag(s): multilingual (73), professional development (373), Teacher Utilities (183), teaching strategies (49)
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Help ELL/multilingual students and their families by using Google Translate to bridge language barriers in classroom activities, homework instructions, and parent-teacher communication. Use Google Docs and Google Slides to create resources that include both English and the student's native language, supporting their understanding and vocabulary development. Use visuals, charts, or infographics in Google Slides, reviewed here to reinforce new vocabulary or concepts, making lessons more accessible for ELLs. Incorporate Google Meet or other voice recording tools for students to practice speaking and listening, helping them improve their language fluency.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Google Learn About - Google
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You can learn more about anything by asking questions and adding files and images in Google Learn About. To begin your learning journey, explore recent topics or ask a question. ...more
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You can learn more about anything by asking questions and adding files and images in Google Learn About. To begin your learning journey, explore recent topics or ask a question. Upon sharing a response, Google Learn About encourages you to dig even deeper into the subject by suggesting additional topics for exploration that relate to the original question. Continue the conversation in Google Learn About if you want to follow the curated topics and explore the many options shared.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (169), differentiation (82), search strategies (22)
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Engage students in learning using Google Learn About to introduce and explore new topics and spark curiosity. For example, when beginning a lesson about planets, ask Learn About to tell you how far Earth is from the sun. Explore the related topics together to learn more about Earth's distance from the sun and make additional connections to real-world examples. Google Learn About offers many opportunities for you and your student to explore options for examining any topic from multiple perspectives and viewpoints, which allows students to learn about any subject by studying it in a way that matches their interests. After selecting options to explore, encourage students to use a tool such as MyLens AI, reviewed here to create related concept maps and timelines to include as part of the personalized learning process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teach from Anywhere - Google
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The "Teach From Anywhere" website by Google provides various resources and tools to support teachers in delivering effective remote or in-person instruction. Teachers can use the platform...more
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The "Teach From Anywhere" website by Google provides various resources and tools to support teachers in delivering effective remote or in-person instruction. Teachers can use the platform to access tutorials on Google Workspace for Education, lesson ideas, and strategies for managing hybrid classrooms. The website also includes tips for families, offering guidance on supporting learning at home, making it a valuable bridge between school and home environments. Educators can integrate these resources into their teaching to enhance student engagement, streamline communication, and ensure students and families feel supported in their learning journey. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): collaboration (90), digital literacy (4), feedback (12), remote learning (54), Teacher Utilities (183), teaching strategies (49)
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Incorporate the tools and ideas from the website into lessons to enhance digital literacy, such as creating collaborative projects in Google Docs or interactive presentations in Slides, reviewed here. Use the platform's teacher resources for personal growth, exploring strategies to improve classroom management, foster student engagement, or integrate technology more effectively in teaching. Incorporate the resources to create a seamless remote or hybrid learning experience, including tips on managing virtual classrooms, engaging students online, and organizing digital materials. Share the website's family tips with parents to help them support their children's learning at home, fostering a stronger connection between the classroom and home environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creatability- Experiments with Google - Google
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"Creatability by Google Experiments" is a collection of accessible web-based tools designed to explore creative ways of making art, music, and storytelling through technology. These...more
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"Creatability by Google Experiments" is a collection of accessible web-based tools designed to explore creative ways of making art, music, and storytelling through technology. These experiments use artificial intelligence and innovative interfaces to make creative expression more inclusive, particularly for individuals with disabilities. Tools include music-making with gestures, visual art generation through voice input, and interactive storytelling. Teachers can use these tools to inspire students in STEAM activities, foster creativity, and highlight the role of technology in breaking barriers. The website offers an engaging platform for students to experiment with new artistic and technological expression forms.
tag(s): Accessibility (10), artificial intelligence (169), creativity (86), disabilities (31), STEM (288)
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Develop problem-solving and design thinking skills by brainstorming ways to enhance accessibility in creative tools inspired by the Creatability experiments. They present their ideas as sketches, models, or presentations. Students use voice or gestures to create visual art and then curate a virtual class art gallery. Students use the "Move Mirror" or other music-related experiments to create simple compositions by moving their bodies or interacting with their devices. Students use artificial intelligence to generate visuals or sounds that align with their written stories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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