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Effective Listening Builds Empathy - TED Conferences
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5 to 12
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Effective Listening Builds Empathy is a 12.5-minute TED video by Su Yeon Lim. The video explains the difference between passive and active listening, the different listening needs,...more
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Effective Listening Builds Empathy is a 12.5-minute TED video by Su Yeon Lim. The video explains the difference between passive and active listening, the different listening needs, why active listening is essential, cultural differences, and steps to become a better listener (ear = e, means to evaluate; a = a, means to ask questions; and r = r, indicates the role).
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Students can create an infographic using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to represent her definition of "ear." Students can compare and contrast using the 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here active and passive listening. Students can create short videos showing active and passive listening by using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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eGFI Magazine Online - American Society for Engineering Education
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K to 12
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eGFI Online Magazine is great nonfiction reading in science and math. It is completely portable as it is online. It can be shared to your Delicious or Diigo site or ...more
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eGFI Online Magazine is great nonfiction reading in science and math. It is completely portable as it is online. It can be shared to your Delicious or Diigo site or other social networking sites. Use this site to enhance cross curricular teaching and learning of reading and interpreting nonfiction text. Plus, this is current and exciting stuff to read for students who are even vaguely interested in science. There are also video links throughout the magazine connecting the text to different, relevant videos. There are lesson plans and activities for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Some of the recent entries (at the time of this review) included the topics of velocity, Earth Day, robots, sports physics,
tag(s): engineering (141), tornadoes (17), watersheds (9)
In the Classroom
Share the link to this magazine with your students via your delicious or diigo links that can be posted on your wiki or website. Then have students sign up for an article to read on their own time using your wiki as a sign up location. Then have students share what they have read in class discussion or on an online discussion board or blog post. Modify learning and challenge students to create a multimedia presentation to share their topic. Have your students create an interactive online infographic using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here.
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Eighteen Highly Recommended Books for Girls - Random House
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1 to 6
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Source: Random House Publishing - This site lists books that illustrate strong women and women in non-traditional roles. There are also helpful hints to empower young girls. ...more
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Source: Random House Publishing - This site lists books that illustrate strong women and women in non-traditional roles. There are also helpful hints to empower young girls.
tag(s): careers (184)
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Though dated, these books on this list have characters who never age. Try reading a few aloud to your class, then let students choose one they would like to read.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ELA Curricula - Open Up Resources
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K to 12
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The Open Up Resources ELA Curricula site offers high-quality, research-based English Language Arts instructional programs for PreK-12 classrooms that center on rich, whole texts and...more
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The Open Up Resources ELA Curricula site offers high-quality, research-based English Language Arts instructional programs for PreK-12 classrooms that center on rich, whole texts and real-world content knowledge to help students build literacy skills. The curricula are openly accessible as OER (open educational resources) with both print and digital options, and include supports for diverse learners, embedded assessments, and clear instructional protocols grounded in the science of reading. Programs range from EL Education language arts editions (including updated 2025 modules) to Bookworms K-5 Reading & Writing and the Odell High School Literacy Program, all designed to foster student discourse, differentiate instruction, and support teacher planning and professional growth.
tag(s): assessment (140), differentiation (100), literacy (123), OER (53), writing (309)
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Students can use the resources as supplemental materials to enrich their learning. Students can enrich their writing skills using Open Up Resources and post their writing in Write Reader, reviewed here. Students can use Podbean, reviewed here to practice their communication and verbal skills by sharing information that they learned or on a particular topic.
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eLearning Infographics - e-Learning Industry LLC
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K to 12
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eLearning Infographics offers an extensive selection of infographics for educational use. Choose from a variety of topics such as Playing to Learn and The Evolution of Technology in...more
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eLearning Infographics offers an extensive selection of infographics for educational use. Choose from a variety of topics such as Playing to Learn and The Evolution of Technology in Schools. Each infographic displays a category. Click that link to view others with similar topics. Click on the infographic link to see the full image along with links for sharing on social networks and email, or copy and paste the embed code to embed directly onto your website.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): digital storytelling (181), infographics (73), professional development (298)
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Take advantage of the infographics on this site for both classroom use and professional development. Introduce a topic by sharing the Infographic and allowing time for students (or peers) to identify various items that they notice about the chart. Allow time to think-pair-share and list questions for further understanding. Choose a new infographic each week and use links for each image to embed on your website or share via social media. Make curriculum content more real with infographics that students can relate to. Consider creating Infographics of material students are learning in class for better understanding and connection with other topics and the world around them. You and students can create a simple infographic sharing information and/or findings using Snappa, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Elementari - Nicole Kang and David Li
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3 to 12
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Create interactive digital stories with Elementari. Features include drag-and-drop text, illustrations, shapes, and integrating coding. Start by setting up your classroom to integrate...more
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Create interactive digital stories with Elementari. Features include drag-and-drop text, illustrations, shapes, and integrating coding. Start by setting up your classroom to integrate storytelling with coding. Click Explore from the top right menu to find interactive literacy lessons that combine coding with your curriculum. On the left is a column for choosing your grade level and topic. Each lesson includes an Introduction, Objectives, Coding Concepts Covered, Student Directions, and a Project Example. There are plenty of lessons to choose from to help your students become familiar with Elementari's features. Once students know how to use Elementari, let them create their own stories. After creating your account, select the option to write your story. Follow the prompts to add Elementari's free images, backgrounds, audio, and more. When finished, preview your story, then publish. After publishing, share using social media links or the provided embed code. You can also create 1 class with 35 students. Students do not need email to use Elementari. Students with existing accounts can also connect to your classroom. Students can choose an avatar from the ones provided and cannot upload any pictures. Teachers must approve stories before they can be published. In the Help Center, be sure to search for Curriculum Guide!
tag(s): coding (111), creative writing (126), digital storytelling (181), writing (309)
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You may want to start by clicking Help on the upper right menu. There you will find directions for Creating and Coding, Interactive Lessons, Classroom Dashboard, and others. Create stories together as a class as you move through a unit or topic. Enhance student learning by adding ideas your students suggest. Use in a flipped or blended classroom to deliver course information. Assign several student groups a different topic and extend their learning by having each group create their own version as they learn more about the topic. Challenge gifted students to modify the "standard" class text with the additional material they discover by going deeper and learning about related topics. In lower grades, create teacher-made digital stories for students to use as a learning tool.Edge Features:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Includes social features, such as "friends," comments, ratings by others
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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Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative (ESCEI) - Air Force Association
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K to 12
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The ESCEI is part of the Air Force Associations CyberPatriot program. On this page find and download a kit with everything you need for teaching your K-6 students about digital ...more
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The ESCEI is part of the Air Force Associations CyberPatriot program. On this page find and download a kit with everything you need for teaching your K-6 students about digital safety! Fill out the registration form and submit. You will quickly receive a link for downloading the kit which needs to be un-zipped and takes about five minutes. You'll find cover letters to parents, guardians, and educators, three interactive learning modules about online safety and cybersecurity principles, slides for classroom instruction, and a complete instructors guide (with descriptions for each module, vocabulary, games to print, and more). Students will learn basic computing skills to how to deal with complex issues like phishing and malware. Be sure to see the supplemental activities and videos. Though the lessons are labeled up to sixth grade, they are adaptable for eighth grade and ninth grade.
From this landing page also find the home page with all the information about CyberPatriot and check out the competitions that are for middle school, high school, and beyond. CyberPatriot brings you these real-world competitions in conjunction with the Cisco Networking Challenge. There is online training for competitors. Videos on this site reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
From this landing page also find the home page with all the information about CyberPatriot and check out the competitions that are for middle school, high school, and beyond. CyberPatriot brings you these real-world competitions in conjunction with the Cisco Networking Challenge. There is online training for competitors. Videos on this site reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): computers (114), cyberbullying (44), digital citizenship (110), internet safety (121), STEM (381)
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Include materials from this site with any lessons or units for on online safety. For basic technology integration, have older students use a video response tool like Gravity, reviewed here to reflect on their learning and share tips for their peers. Next, have small groups of students share and compare their notes. Students can then use their notes as a storyboard to organize a presentation for their peers, sharing safety tips. With their storyboards, students or student groups can create online books sharing cybersafety tips using Book Creator, reviewed here. Book Creator includes tools for making digital books that include images, text, and audio recordings. As a modification to the above, instead of using Book Creator, challenge students to create a multimedia presentation with a tool like Genially, reviewed here, or Powtoon, reviewed here. Include links to learning modules on a bookmarking tool like Symbaloo, reviewed here, on classroom computers for students to easily access materials.High school students and tech-savvy middle school students may be interested in the competitions, which focus on network security. The competition would be ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in IT or computer science.
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Elementary School Literacy - Thinkport
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1 to 6
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This wonderful site has an extensive list of free video clips of favorite children's books, author interviews, and author documentaries. Users can open them with Windows Media or Real...more
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This wonderful site has an extensive list of free video clips of favorite children's books, author interviews, and author documentaries. Users can open them with Windows Media or Real Player (the listings tell which one is needed). Some clips offer both options. Get the plug ins from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page. This site MUST have a high-speed connection! It can be slow to load during "peak" times (11 a.m. to 2 pm Eastern time in the U.S.). Be patient while clips download, even on a peppy network. While the videos are downloading, you may not think anything is happening. TURN OFF your pop-up blocker (including the ones built into the Google and Yahoo toolbars) so you can see the video pop-up windows.
tag(s): literacy (123)
In the Classroom
Preview the video clips before recommending them to students or using in class, since the quality of video and audio varies significantly. None is designed for full screen projection, though some will project about half-screen. Share a partial video with the class or as a center to inspire children to read a book or allow them to watch videos after they have read books. (A Dark, Dark tale would be great for Halloween week). Remember to turn up speakers for group viewing or provide headphones at your center. If you are ready to try podcasting, use these dramatic readings as models for students to record some of their favorite selections as a podcast (and possibly illustrate with student artwork). Share this link with parents on your web page or in your newsletter to encourage reading at home. Most of the books will be in our school library, so students can follow along. School librarians should know about this site as well! ESL students and weaker readers always benefit from listening to different voices read the same story as they follow along.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ElevenLabs - ElevenLabs Inc.
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K to 12
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ElevenLabs is an AI-powered audio platform that converts text into realistic-sounding speech using a wide variety of voices and languages. After creating a free account, users can choose...more
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ElevenLabs is an AI-powered audio platform that converts text into realistic-sounding speech using a wide variety of voices and languages. After creating a free account, users can choose from thousands of AI voices, generate speech in more than 70 languages, and adjust settings to control the tone, style, and delivery of the audio. Voice previews include sample recordings and descriptions to help users select an appropriate voice for narration, storytelling, educational content, podcasts, and other projects. Users can also create custom voices through voice cloning and voice design tools. To generate audio, simply type or paste text into the editor and select a voice. Finished recordings can be played online or downloaded for use in presentations, videos, podcasts, and other multimedia projects. The free plan includes 10,000 monthly credits and access to many core features, while paid plans provide additional credits, voice-cloning options, commercial rights, and advanced tools.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (347), listening (119), multilingual (82), text to speech (24)
In the Classroom
Research shows that text-to-speech technology helps students focus more on content than reading, resulting in a better understanding of the reading material. Share a link to ElevenLabs with students, then demonstrate how to use this tool to listen to audio of a text to increase comprehension. Engage students in learning new content using ElevenLabs to introduce short introductory paragraphs from upcoming novels, textbook chapters, or primary source documents. Enhance learning and understanding of foreign languages by listening to the text in several different voices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Elfnet's Common Vocabulary - Elfnet EFL ESL Resources
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1 to 4
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The fast-loading picture dictionary feature of this page organizes words into commonly-taught language categories such as animals, occupations, and food; as a plus, it offers pronunciation...more
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The fast-loading picture dictionary feature of this page organizes words into commonly-taught language categories such as animals, occupations, and food; as a plus, it offers pronunciation for each word. The large-sized photographs of each term make the unknown word name easy to find. The site requires FLASH. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
tag(s): pronunciation (33), speech (66), vocabulary (252)
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A great site to bookmark on classroom computers for beginning language learners and slow readers. Speech and language clinicians may find it helpful in teaching vocabulary and categorization of concepts, as well. Make sure you have speakers or headphones attached to your computer.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Elicit - Andreas Stuhlmuller and Jungwon Byun
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8 to 12
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Elicit offers tools to analyze research papers, summarize data, and synthesize research findings. Create an account to begin, then select from three tabs to find and analyze information....more
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Elicit offers tools to analyze research papers, summarize data, and synthesize research findings. Create an account to begin, then select from three tabs to find and analyze information. Choose "find papers" to ask a research question and receive results that include a summary and links to supporting facts. Select "Extract data from PDFs" to upload a document from your device, then select the document(s) to view a summary. The final tab allows you to search papers to find a list of concepts, such as solutions to damage to the rainforest from climate change. Free plans offer members 5,000 one-time credits. Elicit uses artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its information-gathering process; be sure to verify the results for accuracy.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (347), Research (91), summarizing (30)
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Use this site as a starting point for more extensive research projects or as a tool for summarizing large documents. For example, if students are studying climate change, use the final tab to find a list of concepts related to climate change solutions, then ask students to choose one concept to develop into a research project. After selecting an idea to explore, ask students to use Mind Map Generator, reviewed here to create an interactive mind map with additional topics to consider. Have students use Canva Docs, reviewed here to share their findings, then use the convert to presentation option to automatically convert the document to a slide presentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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elink - Bit Tech Labs, Inc
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K to 12
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Curate and bundle online content into engaging websites or newsletters using elink's easy to use templates and tools. Begin by selecting a template or start from scratch. Add website...more
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Curate and bundle online content into engaging websites or newsletters using elink's easy to use templates and tools. Begin by selecting a template or start from scratch. Add website links, customize the header text and image, select a layout, and adjust theme colors as desired. When finished, publish to access links to share as a website, use the embed code to embed into popular website platforms, or share via social media. Another option allows you to share as a newsletter using most email providers; however, not all of the templates work as a newsletter, so look for that option if that is how you plan to use this tool. The free plan offers one published post per day that includes up to 5 links.
tag(s): bookmarks (34), curation (27), digital storytelling (181), social networking (55)
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Use elink to curate and share information in a variety of ways with students, parents, and peers. For example, use elink to create a grouping of links to videos for student use then embed your newsletter on your class website for use at home and school. Create a monthly newsletter to share with parents that include links to websites for use at home to support your current class lessons. Ask older students to use elink to curate resources used when submitting research and multimedia projects. Have students include their elink as part of a project created with Sway, reviewed here. As an example, if students research the causes of the Revolutionary War, ask them to include a link to their elink creation to share their online project resources. Be sure to check out the Education Curation Tools templates found on elink's website for additional ideas.Edge Features:
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
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Products can be embedded
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Elinor Wonders Why - PBS Kids
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K to 3
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PBS Kids' Elinor Wonders Why is an animated series for children ages three through five that encourages curiosity, observation, and problem-solving. The show follows Elinor,...more
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PBS Kids' Elinor Wonders Why is an animated series for children ages three through five that encourages curiosity, observation, and problem-solving. The show follows Elinor, a curious bunny, and her friends as they explore the world and learn about science and nature. Games featured on the site include Let's Be Healthy, Soup's Up, Pond Life, Curious Campout, and more. Full episodes are approximately twenty-three to twenty-five minutes in length. The video section includes Elinor and Friends, Songs, That's So Interesting, and short clips.
tag(s): game based learning (320), preK (328), problem solving (285)
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Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create their own soup recipe with its ingredients listed. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to sequence events in one of the episodes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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eMargin - Birmingham City University
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8 to 12
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Collaborate and annotate online using eMargin. Create an account using your email to get started. Begin annotating using text you upload from your computer, enter a URL, or copy and...more
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Collaborate and annotate online using eMargin. Create an account using your email to get started. Begin annotating using text you upload from your computer, enter a URL, or copy and paste text. Once text is available, use the dashboard to highlight with your choice of colors, add notes or tags, or search for specific words or phrases. Create groups to share and collaborate on annotations.
tag(s): collaboration (139), note taking (36), questioning (37)
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eMargin is a great tool for you (or your students) to annotate research and information on the Internet or from personal documents. Create teacher annotations or question and answer comments on pages. Ask comprehension questions or guiding questions for places you send students on the web. Ask questions that students can complete as homework to show that they accessed the web resource assigned. This tool would also be a powerful way for students to point out bias on a web page or for art students to comment on images and design elements. Create writing prompts by adding questions or comments to a webpage and sharing it with students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Embed Plus - EmbedPlus
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K to 12
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Want to enhance the viewer experiences and discussions around the YouTube videos you embed? Enter the URL of your You Tube video to add DVD-like controls without altering the original...more
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Want to enhance the viewer experiences and discussions around the YouTube videos you embed? Enter the URL of your You Tube video to add DVD-like controls without altering the original content. Use EmbedPlus to add features such as scene skipping, movable zoom, third party annotations, slow motion on-demand, and instant replay. Set start time and scene markers if desired. Add your annotations during this set up process. When done, click get Code to either copy a new URL for your video or obtain an embed code to place in a blog, wiki, or site to share with others.
tag(s): movies (51)
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If using student created video, please check with district policy about sharing student work on the Internet. If using with students, be sure to discuss what is considered appropriate/inappropriate annotations to make on videos. These videos may not play in districts where You Tube videos are blocked. As EmbedPlus uses its own wrapper around the You Tube video, it may be viewable in your district depending upon the filter being used. Be sure to test this before using with students. Note: The "real time reactions" option pulls in and displays public comments when you click it. Use the "enhanced embed" wizard and be sure to click the checkbox that deactivates this feature. You may wish to monitor these for possible inappropriate content.Use the controls to add annotations or student thoughts to sections of the videos. Students can make these comments on their own videos or on a different groups contribution. Use this just to add playback controls that allow for greater viewing of You Tube videos. Have students find a video (or assign one) and annotate it with curriculum related discussion, criticism, vocabulary, etc. Students can then embed this product in his/her blog or a class wiki or site. Don't have one of those? Consider using WebNode, reviewed here. Make an annotated video with question prompts in annotations and embed in wiki to share with your classes. Playback using the slow motion and zoom would be a great item to show on a whiteboard or projector.
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Embracing Research - Identifying Reference Resources - TeachersFirst
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1 to 8
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This guide in the Help I lost my library/media specialist series offers a step-by-step approach to teaching students how to use "big 5" reference materials that are available...more
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This guide in the Help I lost my library/media specialist series offers a step-by-step approach to teaching students how to use "big 5" reference materials that are available in most school libraries or classrooms to locate information. The Background Knowledge section asks you to consider whether the resource you are using is outdated; if it is, there are several suggestions for more current resources. You will also find sections for Activities and Extensions for the different resources, adaptable to most age groups.
tag(s): help article (47), Research (91)
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Mark this Help! guide in your Favorites for use and review when planning your next research project or whenever students need to "lookup" something. The resources and ideas will help every student be successful. Adapt for weaker readers by using resources or ideas from lower grades. Don't forget to look at other resources "tagged" research here on TeachersFirst.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emily Arrow Playlist - Emily Arrow
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K to 2
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This is the YouTube channel for Emily Arrow, who provides resources for children's learning. She offers a blend of children's music and books aimed at fostering creativity and learning....more
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This is the YouTube channel for Emily Arrow, who provides resources for children's learning. She offers a blend of children's music and books aimed at fostering creativity and learning. Her mission is to inspire a young generation of artists, learners, and change-makers through the joy of music. Helping young people navigate *big feelings* the Arrow way: with heart, through art. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): interactive stories (23), musical instruments (63), poetry (196), social and emotional learning (203), stories and storytelling (80)
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Inspired by Emily's use of the ukulele, students can build simple instruments from recycled materials and then play along with her videos. This engages students in hands-on creation, enhances their understanding of sound and music, and extends to environmental awareness. Have students pick a song from Emily's YouTube channel, write a short story or poem inspired by the song, and share it in class. Use Emily's videos for sing-along sessions. Students can learn the songs, discuss the lyrics, and explore themes. Use the videos during the day to offer brain breaks to your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emoji Bullet List - Matthew Palmer
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K to 12
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Bullet lists are an excellent method for sharing information; Emoji Bullet List takes bulleted lists a step further, offering the opportunity to create more visually appealing lists...more
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Bullet lists are an excellent method for sharing information; Emoji Bullet List takes bulleted lists a step further, offering the opportunity to create more visually appealing lists using emojis. Type or paste your list into the text box and select "Emojify." Your list appears in the accompanying text box with emojis instead of bullets or numbers. Click on any emoji to view additional options to use with any item. Copy and paste the new list into any document when finished.
tag(s): images (273), presentations (48)
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The Emoji Bullet List doesn't recognize emojis for all words; however, it is helpful for many purposes to visually improve the looks of lists used in documents, slides, and social media. For example, use emoji bullets to bring attention to school supply lists, upcoming important dates, or exciting events. Share Emoji Bullet List with students when creating websites using Carrd, reviewed here, or as part of videos using Adobe Creative Express Video Maker, reviewed here, or presentations created in Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emoji Finder - Graham Hicks
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K to 12
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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest...more
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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest to lessons, activities, or digital communications. Students will enjoy the immediate choice of emojis for a single word. The website offers a selection of skin tones for generated emojis. This is the perfect tool to add fun to the classroom!
tag(s): artificial intelligence (347), charactered (87), social and emotional learning (203), summarizing (30), Teacher Utilities (222)
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Students could use emojis to represent characters, emotions, or key events in stories, adding a layer of engagement in language arts or social-emotional learning. Challenge students to summarize a story, historical event, or scientific concept using only emojis. Use emojis as digital rewards or "stickers" for students who meet specific goals or demonstrate positive behaviors. Teachers could create a virtual reward board where students earn and display unique emojis for their accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emoji Kitchen - Benjamin G. Garrison
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3 to 8
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The "Emoji Kitchen" webpage allows you to create unique and entertaining emoji combinations by blending two existing emojis. This playful tool encourages creativity and can be a fun...more
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The "Emoji Kitchen" webpage allows you to create unique and entertaining emoji combinations by blending two existing emojis. This playful tool encourages creativity and can be a fun addition to classroom activities. Teachers can use it to support writing prompts, visual storytelling, or lessons on symbolism and emotions. For example, students can create their emoji combinations to represent characters, themes, or moods in stories they're reading or writing. The platform is simple to use and can engage students across various grade levels while fostering creative expression and critical thinking.
tag(s): creativity (93), emotions (72), figurative language (19), narrative (16), symbols (20), themes (16), vocabulary development (103)
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Students can use Emoji Kitchen to create a sequence of emojis that tell a story. They can then write a short narrative based on the emojis they selected, individually or in pairs. Have students choose a theme from a text they are studying and create emojis representing the central theme or message. Students then explain how their emoji combinations symbolize the theme and support the story's meaning. After reading a passage or book, students use Emoji Kitchen to create emojis that represent new vocabulary words. Students create emoji combinations representing key characters from a story. After making their emojis, students can write a brief analysis explaining why they chose those emojis and how they reflect the character's personality, traits, or actions. Use Emoji Kitchen to represent Idioms or other forms of figurative language.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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