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Infographic Powerpoint Templates and Google Slides Themes - Slides Carnival
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5 to 12tag(s): infographics (62)
In the Classroom
Students can download an infographic to customize for classroom assignments. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create their own infographics. Finally, students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post their infographics.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Using Infographics to Build Media Literacy and Higher-Order Thinking Skills - Edutopia
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5 to 12tag(s): infographics (62)
In the Classroom
Have students create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or the other creation tools featured in the article. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast their interpretation of the infographics. Students can use Class Tools Image Annotator, reviewed here to add "hot spots" to their images to include links to information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experiences: Biographies - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 12tag(s): biographies (92), famous people (32), kennedy (25), mark twain (9), railroads (16), roosevelt (17)
In the Classroom
Select 5-6 figures from the collection and provide students with brief, intriguing clues about each person's life. Students can guess who each person is before viewing the corresponding video segments. Have students write and perform a mock interview with one of the featured individuals, using facts from the collection to script questions and answers. Students can select a modern figure, compare their life, work, and impact to one historical figure from the collection, and present their findings in a Venn diagram using Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. After watching a documentary clip, students can create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here highlighting the person's early life, achievements, challenges, and legacy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Poetry Everywhere - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12tag(s): poetry (190)
In the Classroom
Choose one animated poem from the collection. Students can analyze how the visuals enhance or shift the poem's meaning, then make their own using Powtoon reviewed here. Students can write and record their own poem inspired by one from the collection, then explain their inspiration in a short "mini-podcast" format using Castbox Creator Studio reviewed here or Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Host a poetry slam where students perform their own work or a favorite poem from the collection. Include audience feedback and reflection. After watching 2-3 poet videos, students create a visual "Poet Portrait" -- a one-pager that includes a photo or sketch of the poet, a favorite quote from their poem, and a few lines of personal response or connection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Escape Games - Crazy Games
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4 to 12tag(s): digital escapes (28), problem solving (240)
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Students can participate in the digital escape rooms that are featured on the site. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to write the answers. Students can use Dotstorming, reviewed here to rank their favorite digital escape room.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Open Canopy - Project Zero
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K to 12tag(s): communication (115), cultures (249), digital citizenship (94), diversity (48), empathy (42), perspective (24)
In the Classroom
Assign students to create a story map of their own lives or family histories, inspired by Paul Salopek's journey. They can use a digital tool such as Google My Maps, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here or a physical map to highlight meaningful locations and experiences. If students interact with peers on The Open Canopy, they can develop follow-up questions and create video or written responses to continue cross-cultural conversations. Consider making a shared Padlet to communicate back-and-forth. Students can complete a learning journey activity from The Open Canopy and compare their responses with those from students in other countries. This can lead to class discussions about different cultures, traditions, and perspectives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Webkinz - Ganz
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1 to 5tag(s): creativity (82), digital citizenship (94), game based learning (244), stories and storytelling (66)
In the Classroom
Students can track their in-game KinzCash earnings and spending as they buy food, furniture, and accessories for their pets. This can lead to discussions on budgeting, saving, and financial decision-making. Use Webkinz's moderated chat features and parental controls as a discussion starter about safe online interactions, respectful communication, and protecting personal information. Assign students a design challenge where they create and decorate a virtual home for their Webkinz pet. They can creatively present their designs and explain their choices by making a 3D model of their character in Tinkercad, reviewed here or make a comic strip with their character using ToonyTool, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Toon Town Rewritten - Toontown Rewritten Team
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3 to 8tag(s): collaboration (87), digital citizenship (94), game based learning (244)
In the Classroom
Have students create a new Toon character and write a short adventure story about their journey battling the Cogs. Encourage them to include dialogue, descriptive details, and problem-solving elements. Organize a co-op challenge where students work together to defeat Cogs and complete in-game tasks. Afterward, discuss teamwork strategies, decision-making, and how collaboration led to success. Have students track their in-game Jellybean currency, create a budget for purchasing Toon accessories or caring for their pets (Doodles), and discuss the financial decision-making process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Star Doll - Star Doll AB
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4 to 8tag(s): business (46), DAT device agnostic tool (124), digital citizenship (94), fashion (14), game based learning (244)
In the Classroom
Students can create an outfit using Stardoll's design tools and then recreate it as a real-life sketch or fabric collage. Use Stardoll's social features to discuss online etiquette, internet safety, and responsible digital communication. Have students reflect on how they interact in virtual spaces and create a guide for positive online behavior. Assign students different historical periods (e.g., the 1920s, Renaissance, or Ancient Egypt) and have them design outfits inspired by those eras using Stardoll. They can then present their designs along with research on a timeline using Sutori, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Online Digital Escape Rooms - Ditch that Textbook Digital
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): digital escapes (28)
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Students can participate in the digital escape rooms that are featured on the site. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to write the answers. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here as a journal to figure out the answers to the questions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Christmas Escape Room - Genially
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K to 7This site includes advertising.
tag(s): christmas (37), digital escapes (28), gamification (90), hanukkah (22), holidays (241), kwanzaa (22)
In the Classroom
Edit and personalize the questions in this escape room to create an engaging activity for students to complete during holiday parties. Include other December holidays, such as Kwanzaa and Hannukah, to create a multicultural holiday escape room. Visit TeachersFirst Special Topics Pages Kwanzaa, reviewed here, Christmas Resources, reviewed here, and Hannukah Resources, reviewed here to find resources to include with a multicultural holiday escape room.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lyla in the Loop - PBS Kids
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K to 2tag(s): coding (90), computational thinking (37), preK (289), problem solving (240)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode, have students work in small groups to solve a problem similar to the one Lyla faces. They can brainstorm, draw solutions, or act them out to reinforce critical thinking and teamwork. Use the "Loops and Patterns" activity from the website to introduce students to basic coding concepts. Have them create simple movement sequences, which can include clapping or hopping in a pattern, to understand loops in a hands-on way. Use the "Step-by-Step Storytelling" activity to guide students in creating their own stories using clear sequences of events. Encourage students to keep a journal where they record everyday problems and sketch creative solutions, just like Lyla. They can present their ideas to the class, reinforcing the problem-solving mindset seen in the show. Create the journal on paper or digitally using Write Reader reviewed here or Imagine Forest reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Take A Family Break Videos, Activities, and Songs - WXXI
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K to 5tag(s): social and emotional learning (127), stress (5)
In the Classroom
Use the short videos as quick movement or mindfulness breaks between lessons to help students refocus and improve concentration. Activities such as belly breathing or freeze dance can help energize or calm students as needed. Pair activities with subjects like science (learning about the body and breathing), ELA (storytelling exercises), or math (counting games). This helps reinforce learning in a fun, interactive way. Turn the activities into a class-wide challenge by tracking the number of different exercises students try each week. Encourage students to share their favorite techniques and create their own variations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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When Something Scary Happens - PBS Kids
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K to 2tag(s): emotions (55), podcasts (134), preK (289), problem solving (240), social and emotional learning (127)
In the Classroom
After watching a video, students can identify different emotions characters experienced and match them to a classroom feelings chart. They can also share times they felt similar emotions. Using an activity from the PBS KIDS page, students can draw a picture of what fear or nervousness looks like to them and then discuss ways to feel better in those situations. Students can then brainstorm and list people in their community (such as teachers, firefighters, and family members) who help in scary situations. They can create thank-you cards or posters to show appreciation to these helpers. As a class, create a simple plan for what to do in an emergency (fire drill, storm, getting lost). Students can also draw or write about their safety plans at home. Students can bring in or draw something that helps them feel safe (such as a stuffed animal, a blanket, or a song) and explain why it is comforting to them. This encourages self-awareness and coping strategies.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ZipCaptions - GitHub
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K to 12tag(s): Accessibility (8), hearing impaired (8)
In the Classroom
Have students watch an educational video with ZipCaptions enabled and take notes on key points, unfamiliar vocabulary, and main ideas. In pairs, they can discuss how captions helped them better understand the content. Students can create a short educational video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here on a topic such as explaining a concept in science, history, or literature. Have the teacher play a video with ZipCaptions, and students can complete a scavenger hunt worksheet looking for items such as a word with a prefix or suffix, identifying a simile or metaphor, or listing three key facts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Powerful Questioning: Transforming Classroom Dialogue and Deepening Learning - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Elevate classroom dialogue beyond basic Q&A to create powerful learning opportunities! This workshop will equip you with practical questioning frameworks that promote deeper thinking and encourage all students to participate. Discover digital tools that amplify student voice, practice questioning techniques that build both cognitive and social-emotional skills, and leave with ready-to-implement strategies that make student thinking visible while fostering a positive classroom community. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement strategic questioning techniques that increase cognitive engagement and equitable participation. 2. Utilize digital tools to enhance classroom dialogue and make student thinking visible. 3. Apply questioning frameworks that support both academic growth and social-emotional development. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281), questioning (34), teaching strategies (59), thinking skills (57)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Microsoft Forms for Differentiation: Personalizing Learning with Purpose - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Explore how to use Microsoft Forms as a powerful tool for differentiated instruction. Educators will learn how to design forms that use branching logic to adapt to student needs, embed multimedia for accessibility and engagement, and analyze response data to inform instruction. Grounded in the ASCD Transformational Learning Principles and aligned with ISTE Standards, this session empowers educators to create inclusive, student-centered learning experiences. Whether you're supporting struggling learners, extending challenges to advanced students, or collecting formative data to guide instruction, this workshop will provide practical strategies and tools that will help you meet diverse classroom needs. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design forms that incorporate branching logic to support differentiated learning paths. 2. Integrate multimedia elements to enhance accessibility and engagement for diverse learners. 3. Use response data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): differentiation (75), Microsoft (54), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Notebook LM: Your AI Research Assistant for Transforming Teaching and Learning - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Discover how Google Notebook LM can revolutionize your approach to classroom content and research! This powerful AI research assistant helps educators organize, analyze, and transform content from multiple sources into engaging learning materials. Learn how to use Notebook LM to create podcast-style audio overviews, generate study guides, develop mind maps of complex topics, and craft effective assessments--all while maintaining source integrity. Whether you're creating differentiated materials for diverse learners, preparing professional development resources, or guiding students through research projects, Notebook LM provides innovative solutions that will save you time and enhance student engagement. Don't miss this introduction to a free tool that supports personalized learning, builds critical thinking skills, and makes content more accessible for all students. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Use Google Notebook LM to create customized learning materials that meet diverse student needs. 2. Transform content into multiple formats to increase accessibility and engagement. 3. Apply Notebook LM strategies that support critical thinking and personalized learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), differentiation (75), Google (21), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Keep: Streamline Your Digital Workflow - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Are your teaching ideas scattered across sticky notes, emails, and random documents? Discover how to make Google Keep your digital command center for organizing thoughts, tracking tasks, and streamlining your professional workflow. This engaging one-hour session explores how Keep's versatile features--from collaborative notes to location-based reminders--can transform both your personal productivity and instructional approach. You'll learn practical strategies for using Keep to collect instructional resources, provide student feedback, manage classroom tasks, and model effective digital organization for your students. Join us to explore how this underutilized Google Workspace tool can help you reclaim your time and mental space for what matters most: creative, meaningful teaching. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement Google Keep's core features to capture and organize teaching resources across devices and Google applications. 2. Design efficient organizational systems by using labels, color-coding, and reminders to streamline instructional workflows. 3. Apply collaborative features to enhance student feedback, resource sharing, and classroom management practices. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Google (21), OK2Askarchive (79), organizational skills (80), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Chrome Power-Up: Revealing Overlooked Gems for Educators - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Many educators use Google Chrome daily, but browsing only scratches the surface of what this powerful tool can do. In this engaging session, you'll discover built-in Chrome features that streamline research, simplify classroom management, enhance accessibility, and boost your productivity. Learn how to harness Chrome's native tools for everything from organizing tabs and creating custom searches to capturing screenshots and translating content on the fly. These practical techniques work on any device running Chrome, making them perfect for educators in diverse technology environments. Whether you're a tech-savvy teacher looking to optimize your workflow or someone who wants to reduce digital frustration, you'll walk away with immediately applicable skills that enhance both your efficiency and instructional effectiveness. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply Chrome productivity techniques to organize information and manage digital workspaces. 2. Use built-in accessibility and reading tools to support diverse student needs. 3. Implement Chrome's overlooked gems to enhance instructional delivery and model digital literacy. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Accessibility (8), Google (21), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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