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16 Habits of the Mind: Communicating with Clarity and Precision - WonderGrove Kids
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3 to 8
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This short YouTube video introduces one of the Habits of the Mind, "Communicating with Clarity and Precision." It explains how effective thinkers and learners strive to express their...more
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This short YouTube video introduces one of the Habits of the Mind, "Communicating with Clarity and Precision." It explains how effective thinkers and learners strive to express their ideas clearly, use accurate language, and avoid vague or confusing statements. The video encourages students to choose precise words, organize their thoughts before speaking or writing, and communicate in ways that help others understand their ideas. It emphasizes that clear communication improves problem-solving, collaboration, and learning by allowing people to share their thinking more effectively and avoid misunderstandings.
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tag(s): thinking routines (35), thinking skills (116)
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Write several vague sentences on the board, such as "The thing was big" or "She did something nice." In small groups, have students rewrite each sentence in clearer, more precise language. Provide students with a short paragraph that contains vague words such as "stuff," "things," "a lot," or "very." Students can revise the paragraph by replacing these words with more specific vocabulary. Ask students a question related to a text or topic they are studying. First, have students think silently about their answer. Then have them explain their idea to a partner using complete sentences and clear reasoning. Partners can listen and ask clarifying questions if something is unclear.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Photos for Class - StoryboardThat
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K to 12
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Find free, safe educational images with the Photos for Class search tool. Find age-appropriate images fueled by Pixabay SafeSearch and proprietary filters, including automatic citations,...more
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Find free, safe educational images with the Photos for Class search tool. Find age-appropriate images fueled by Pixabay SafeSearch and proprietary filters, including automatic citations, and are licensed by Creative Commons for public use. Begin by typing your search term or using the microphone. Select an image to add to a StoryBoardThat comic, reviewed here or download to your device. Use the three dots in the caption to follow the link to view the image on Pixabay, reviewed here.
tag(s): copyright (42), creative commons (28), images (266)
In the Classroom
Include a link to Photos for Class on student computers and your class website, along with other free image sites such as Pixabay, reviewed here and Unsplash, reviewed here. Find additional resources on the TeachersFirst Free Image Resources Special Topics Page, reviewed here. Use images for any purpose, including multimedia projects created with Canva Docs, reviewed here and Sway, reviewed here. Use the included citations to teach students about the ethical use of digital resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Name Selection Tool
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K to 12
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SkyFrost is a simple, free online tool created by a teacher to help with classroom management by randomly selecting names from a list, which can be useful for calling on ...more
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SkyFrost is a simple, free online tool created by a teacher to help with classroom management by randomly selecting names from a list, which can be useful for calling on students, forming groups, or choosing volunteers. The Name Selection Tool lets you input a list of names, randomly pick one, and remove selected names from the pool. It also lets you drag and drop names between lists and display the selected name on a separate screen, which is helpful for classrooms with dual displays. The site is lightweight, runs entirely in your browser without uploading any data, and can even be saved locally for offline use, making it a practical classroom resource for promoting fairness and engagement in participation.
tag(s): classroom management (135), Teacher Utilities (214)
In the Classroom
Use the tool to randomly call on students during discussions so everyone has an equal chance to share ideas. Ask a fun or reflective question, such as "What is one goal for today?" or "What is one thing you learned yesterday?" Then use SkyFrost to select the students who will respond. Let the tool choose team leaders, helpers, or presenters for activities, review games, or classroom jobs to keep things fun and unbiased.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities - Mental Health Center Kids
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K to 8
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"15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities for Kids" offers a helpful collection of engaging activities that teach children to persevere through challenges. The article begins by...more
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"15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities for Kids" offers a helpful collection of engaging activities that teach children to persevere through challenges. The article begins by defining perseverance and explaining why helping kids develop this skill is important for their emotional well-being and success at school and in life. It then shares 15 specific activities with short descriptions and examples that children can try at home or in the classroom, such as praising effort instead of focusing on results, practicing positive self-talk, using "yet" language, planning ahead, reading books about perseverance, managing expectations, caring for a plant, and more. These activities make learning about perseverance fun, inspiring, and practical for kids.
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tag(s): charactered (86), classroom management (135), social and emotional learning (195)
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Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to track how often to water a plant. Students can use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves learning a new instrument. Students can read various picture books about teaching perseverance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher Hive - Tony Vincent
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K to 12
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Teacher Hive is a free resource for finding and creating teacher-created apps. Registration isn't required to access shared apps; however, registration allows users to save favorite...more
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Teacher Hive is a free resource for finding and creating teacher-created apps. Registration isn't required to access shared apps; however, registration allows users to save favorite apps, follow content creators, and share their apps. Find apps by searching, browsing featured apps, or browsing by collection type, such as teacher tools, brain breaks, math, and more. Each app includes a link to information: a summary, AI-generated details about the resource used to create the code, and details about the target grade level. Visit "The Buzz" to find recent posts featuring newly landed apps, as well as suggestions for creating apps and using the site to its best advantage.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), game based learning (304), Teacher Utilities (214)
In the Classroom
Share apps found on Teacher Hive with students to use for review, remediation, or practice of classroom content. Teacher Hive is an excellent site to share with parents who ask for additional learning support at home. Create personalized learning activities, no coding knowledge required, for students to add to Teacher Hive using Gemini Canvas, located in Google Gemini, then choose tools from the dropdown box to find Canvas in the chat message. After refining your activity, follow the directions in Teacher Hive to copy the code, upload your app, or share the link from Gemini with your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celebrating Mandela Day - ABSee Me
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K to 5
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This article offers teachers and families a collection of simple, engaging activities to help children learn about Nelson Mandela and the values he championed. The resource includes...more
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This article offers teachers and families a collection of simple, engaging activities to help children learn about Nelson Mandela and the values he championed. The resource includes free printable worksheets, coloring pages, writing prompts, and discussion activities that encourage students to explore themes such as kindness, leadership, equality, perseverance, and community service. In addition to introducing children to Mandela's life and legacy, the activities promote character education and civic responsibility in an age-appropriate format, making this resource a useful addition to elementary social studies, SEL, and citizenship lessons.
tag(s): charactered (86), Nelson Mandela (29), social and emotional learning (195), south africa (32)
In the Classroom
Have students complete one of the printable Mandela-themed coloring pages while discussing who Nelson Mandela was and why he is remembered worldwide. Inspired by Mandela Day, challenge students to perform acts of kindness throughout the week. Students can keep a kindness journal or create a classroom chart to track ways they helped others and made a positive impact. Using one of the printable writing activities, ask students to reflect on how they can help their school, family, or community. Encourage students to set a personal goal for making a positive difference.
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Adobe Podcast Enhance - Adobe
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4 to 12
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Adobe Podcast Enhance is an AI-powered tool that helps improve the quality of podcasts and other spoken recordings directly in a web browser. Its main feature, Enhance Speech, cleans...more
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Adobe Podcast Enhance is an AI-powered tool that helps improve the quality of podcasts and other spoken recordings directly in a web browser. Its main feature, Enhance Speech, cleans up audio by reducing background noise, removing echo, and making voices sound clearer and more professional with just a few clicks. Adobe Podcast also includes helpful tools for transcription, recording, editing, captioning, and converting audio to video, making it a useful, easy-to-use platform for creating high-quality podcast content without advanced software.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), podcasts (163)
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Have students record short podcasts such as book talks, opinion pieces, or history reports, then use the Enhance tool to clean up their audio for a more professional sound. Students can interview classmates, teachers, or community members and enhance the recordings to create polished audio stories or news segments. Students can turn their original stories or poems into audio performances with improved sound quality for sharing with the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SquadCast.fm - descript
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4 to 12
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SquadCast.fm is an online cloud-based recording platform that makes it easy to create high-quality remote audio and video content, especially for podcasts, interviews, and collaborative...more
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SquadCast.fm is an online cloud-based recording platform that makes it easy to create high-quality remote audio and video content, especially for podcasts, interviews, and collaborative projects. The site offers a browser-based virtual studio where hosts and guests can record from anywhere, with each participant's audio and video captured locally and backed up to the cloud to prevent file loss and improve reliability. SquadCast's technology helps eliminate syncing issues and delivers studio-quality recordings, with intuitive features like automatic backups and guest Green Rooms for setup.
tag(s): digital storytelling (166), multimedia (62), podcasts (163)
In the Classroom
Have students work in small groups to plan, script, and record short podcast episodes about class topics such as book reviews, historical events, or current issues. Have students write and record original stories, personal narratives, or poetry performances using SquadCast. Students can create a weekly or monthly class news broadcast featuring school events, weather reports, or announcements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MegaMinds - MegaMinds
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4 to 12
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MegaMinds turns lessons into interactive journeys where students learn by speaking, building, and exploring in a 3D world. As students participate in an activity, teachers can track...more
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MegaMinds turns lessons into interactive journeys where students learn by speaking, building, and exploring in a 3D world. As students participate in an activity, teachers can track progress in real time and gain insights to guide their teaching. After creating an account, follow the directions to explore the site or add a class. MegaMinds has an extensive library of activities across many content areas and social-emotional topics, or students can design a 3D space to build their own projects. After selecting a topic, preview the activity and assign it to your class. Students access activities using the activity code. The free plan includes 3 rooms, 3 student projects, 25 students per session, Voice chat, screen/webcam share, in-room messages, sticky notes, premade lessons, templates, and activities.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), collaboration (112), digital escapes (30), game based learning (304), social and emotional learning (195), Teacher Utilities (214)
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Assign MegaMinds activities to supplement and practice current learning activities. Students can complete a multiplication escape room, learn AI literacy skills, create a historical presentation, and much more. Assign a practice room as a short warm-up activity before a lesson or have students work in groups to solve a challenge in a shared 3D world.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Information & Digital Literacy - Common Sense Education
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K to 12
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The Common Sense Education Information and Media Literacy topic page provides grade-level lessons, videos, and activities to help students learn to find, evaluate, and use information...more
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The Common Sense Education Information and Media Literacy topic page provides grade-level lessons, videos, and activities to help students learn to find, evaluate, and use information responsibly in the digital world. Resources focus on critical thinking skills such as identifying credible sources, recognizing bias, analyzing persuasive techniques, and distinguishing fact from opinion. Designed for use in technology, ELA, social studies, and advisory lessons, these materials support students in becoming thoughtful consumers and creators of media, strengthening skills they need to navigate an information-rich world with confidence and discernment.
tag(s): bias (33), critical thinking (179), digital citizenship (108), evaluating sources (45), internet safety (121), media literacy (122)
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Have students examine headlines or posts and decide which are credible, explaining their reasoning using source clues. Show a Common Sense video about evaluating information and discuss how misinformation spreads. Students can identify persuasive techniques in ads or social media posts and explain how they influence audiences. Have students use a checklist to analyze websites for author, evidence, bias, and purpose.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cyberbullying & Online Harms - Common Sense Education
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The Common Sense Education Cyberbullying and Online Harms topic page offers educator-tested lesson plans, videos, and activities that help students recognize, prevent, and respond to...more
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The Common Sense Education Cyberbullying and Online Harms topic page offers educator-tested lesson plans, videos, and activities that help students recognize, prevent, and respond to cyberbullying and other online harms. Resources focus on topics such as identifying harmful behaviors, understanding the impact of online actions, building empathy, and learning strategies to navigate complex interactions safely in digital spaces. Organized by grade level and aligned to standards, these materials are designed for use in technology, health, ELA, social studies, or advisory lessons to help students create a safe, respectful online community.
tag(s): cyberbullying (44), digital citizenship (108), empathy (67), internet safety (121)
In the Classroom
Have students watch a Common Sense video and write or share one takeaway about preventing online harm. Have students explore how cyberbullying affects victims, bystanders, and those causing harm, building understanding of emotional impact. Students can analyze short cyberbullying situations and discuss how to respond safely and respectfully.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources for Teaching Students to Fact-Check - TCEA
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This blog post explains why teaching students to fact-check online content is essential in a world where misinformation, altered images and videos, and misleading news spread quickly....more
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This blog post explains why teaching students to fact-check online content is essential in a world where misinformation, altered images and videos, and misleading news spread quickly. It defines fact-checking as the process of evaluating the credibility, accuracy, and validity of information and sources so students can determine what is true, what is questionable, and which sources can be trusted. The article highlights several educator-friendly tools to support this work, including the Civic Online Reasoning curriculum, resources from the News Literacy Project such as Checkology, PBS's Be MediaWise initiative, and a selection of established fact-checking websites. For teachers, this post provides a practical starting point for helping students build strong critical-thinking and digital-citizenship skills.
tag(s): evaluating sources (45), media literacy (122)
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Show students three short statements (one true, one misleading, one unclear). Students can sort them into categories and explain why they think each belongs where it does. Place simple kid-friendly articles or headlines at different stations. In small groups, have students rotate through stations to check for clues of credibility (author, date, purpose, source type). They should record quick notes on a "credibility checklist." Give students a short paragraph or infographic and have them underline facts vs. opinions. Then they identify the evidence needed to confirm the facts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Footprint Identity - Common Sense Education
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The Common Sense Education Digital Footprint and Identity topic page provides classroom resources that help students understand how their online actions shape their digital identities...more
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The Common Sense Education Digital Footprint and Identity topic page provides classroom resources that help students understand how their online actions shape their digital identities and leave lasting traces. It includes educator-tested lesson plans, videos, and activities designed to teach students how to manage their digital footprints, make thoughtful choices about what they share, and protect their reputations online. Select from resources organized by grade level that support instruction in technology, ELA, social studies, and advisory settings, helping students develop awareness and decision-making skills to navigate the digital world responsibly.
tag(s): digital citizenship (108), digital literacy (36), internet safety (121)
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Show a short Common Sense video and have students write one takeaway about how online actions leave lasting footprints. Have students compare how people present themselves online versus in real life and reflect on authenticity and responsibility. Students can map out how a single post can spread over time and impact future opportunities such as school, jobs, or relationships.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Starter Kit for Teachers - Tech & Learning
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The Tech & Learning AI Starter Kit for Teachers is a comprehensive, educator-focused resource designed to help teachers deepen their understanding of AI and develop practical...more
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The Tech & Learning AI Starter Kit for Teachers is a comprehensive, educator-focused resource designed to help teachers deepen their understanding of AI and develop practical classroom tools, tips, and strategies for integrating AI into instruction. It includes explanations of key terms, recommended AI platforms and apps, and expert guidance on using these tools effectively, from lesson planning to productivity and assessment. The page also includes a YouTube video version of the starter kit, giving teachers an alternative way to engage with the content through multimedia. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable. This resource supports educators who are new to AI or looking to expand their AI toolbox for teaching and learning.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), assessment (144), Formative Assessment (47), multimedia (62), professional development (318), quizzes (91), STEM (370)
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Set up short stations where students explore how AI works (using teacher-approved tools) and discuss real-world examples such as chatbots, image generators, and recommendation systems. Use the Starter Kit's YouTube video as a quick introduction to AI concepts, followed by a class discussion or reflection activity. Have students use AI tools to generate story ideas, outlines, or vocabulary lists, then refine their work using critical thinking and teacher guidance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 AI First Steps for Teachers - Ditch That Textbook
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The Ditch That Textbook article "20 AI 'First Steps' for Teachers" offers a practical, teacher-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence in education. It breaks down a...more
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The Ditch That Textbook article "20 AI 'First Steps' for Teachers" offers a practical, teacher-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence in education. It breaks down a curated list of foundational actions educators can take to get comfortable with AI, including learning what AI is, trying out classroom tools, and thinking critically about how AI fits into teaching and learning. The resource frames AI not just as a potential tool for instruction and lesson prep, but also as something educators should approach thoughtfully, including considering implications for academic integrity and student outcomes. This article is an excellent starting point for teachers who want to confidently explore AI's possibilities and challenges in their classrooms. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), professional development (318)
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Take advantage of the information in this article to learn how to set up stations where students try out approved AI tools for brainstorming, image generation, or research support. Students can record what the tools can and cannot do. Have students use AI to generate story starters, design art prompts, or suggest project ideas, then create original work from those prompts. Have students evaluate an AI tool's usefulness, safety, and learning value, then present recommendations to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Artificial Intelligence in Education - ISTE + ASCD
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The ISTE + ASCD Artificial Intelligence in Education site provides a comprehensive hub of resources and professional learning designed to help educators understand and use AI responsibly...more
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The ISTE + ASCD Artificial Intelligence in Education site provides a comprehensive hub of resources and professional learning designed to help educators understand and use AI responsibly and effectively in schools. It highlights ISTE + ASCD's mission to support teachers in enhancing learning with AI while addressing ethical and practical considerations, and it offers professional development opportunities, community connections, and hands-on AI lessons that build students' AI literacy. The page also showcases initiatives like GenerationAI, the AI Innovator Challenge, and AI tools for educators, all aimed at empowering teachers to integrate AI in ways that deepen student engagement and prepare learners for an AI-enabled world.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), professional development (318)
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Have students analyze real-world AI scenarios (e.g., facial recognition or chatbots in schools) and discuss fairness, privacy, and bias using ISTE's ethical guidelines. Use ISTE + ASCD's student-friendly AI resources to teach what AI is, how it works, and where students encounter it in everyday life. Pair this with short videos or discussion prompts. Have students propose an AI tool to improve school life, explaining its purpose, benefits, and potential risks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using Generative AI to Support Assessments Without Letting it Grade Student Work - Tech & Learning
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This article explains how generative AI can enhance assessment practices while keeping teachers, not machines, at the center of evaluating student learning. It emphasizes that, although...more
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This article explains how generative AI can enhance assessment practices while keeping teachers, not machines, at the center of evaluating student learning. It emphasizes that, although the idea of AI grading is tempting, current tools are too unreliable and biased to make evaluative judgments. Instead, the article highlights how AI can help teachers design better assessments, clarify rubrics, scaffold student tasks, and analyze trends in class performance. It also suggests using AI to support teachers as they craft feedback, create scaffolds such as organizers or checklists, and refine assessment clarity, but not to replace human judgment or score actual student work.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), assessment (144), feedback (15), organizational skills (89), professional development (318), rubrics (39)
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Use AI to help you rewrite or clarify directions for projects, writing tasks, or assessments so students better understand expectations before they begin. Have AI generate draft rubrics in kid-friendly language. You can edit them to match your standards and use them to guide student self-assessment and reflection. Use AI to help draft feedback comments that focus on growth, clarity, and next steps. You remain the final decision-maker on all student evaluations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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6 Questions Teachers Should Ask Before Implementing AI - Forbes
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The Forbes article "6 Questions Teachers Should Ask Before Implementing AI" by Peter Greene guides educators through thoughtful considerations before bringing AI tools into their...more
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The Forbes article "6 Questions Teachers Should Ask Before Implementing AI" by Peter Greene guides educators through thoughtful considerations before bringing AI tools into their classrooms. It emphasizes that educators should critically evaluate what an AI program actually does, understand their school or district's commitment (including long-term costs), and clarify the specific goals for using AI with teachers and students. The piece also highlights the importance of establishing safety and privacy guardrails, weighing the opportunity costs of time and resources, and deciding what aspects of student work teachers will actually assess when AI is involved. Greene's advice is grounded in caution and deliberation, encouraging teachers to balance enthusiasm for new technologies with clear educational intentions and responsible practice.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), evaluating sources (45), professional development (318)
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Discuss this article during grade or content level meetings, or as part of staff meetings. Introduce the information to students by presenting brief classroom scenarios in which AI could be used (e.g., writing assistance, tutoring, grading). In small groups, have students discuss the proper use of AI using simplified versions of the article's six guiding questions. Have students design posters that explain how to use AI safely and responsibly, focusing on privacy, originality, and ethical use. Posters can be displayed in the classroom or shared during a technology lesson. Students can complete a writing or problem-solving task on their own, then compare it to an AI-generated version. They reflect on what humans do better, what AI does well, and when teacher feedback is most valuable.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tally - Tally BV
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Tally allows you to create forms, much like working in an online document; start typing and add the information and features you choose. Begin by adding a title, then choose ...more
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Tally allows you to create forms, much like working in an online document; start typing and add the information and features you choose. Begin by adding a title, then choose to create a form from scratch or use a template. Templates include surveys, questionnaires, and more. To add content, type your question or add text, or type "/" to choose from a list of options that includes options to add short, long, or multiple choice answers, a dropdown box, links, and more. Customize the look of your form by choosing a theme, fonts, and colors. Create an account to publish your form, then share it using the share link or embed code. The free plan includes unlimited forms and submissions, with many integrated features.
tag(s): assessment (144), differentiation (92), Formative Assessment (47), polls and surveys (43), quizzes (91)
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Use Tally's question types, conditional logic, and calculation features to build review activities, study guides, or self-paced assessments. Build simple forms for students to reflect on what they learned, answer comprehension questions, or provide feedback at the end of a lesson. Have students create and distribute surveys on topics related to science, social studies, math, or ELA.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Little Book of Generative AI Prompts for Teachers - Mark Anderson
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K to 12
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This PDF is a 20-page mini-book that offers carefully crafted prompts for educators. In addition, the author shares his thoughts on ethics and bias related to the use of AI ...more
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This PDF is a 20-page mini-book that offers carefully crafted prompts for educators. In addition, the author shares his thoughts on ethics and bias related to the use of AI and uses categories to link to one of three areas that support education: enhancing learning, supporting teaching, and reducing workload. Many of the prompts are in a template format, making them easy to use by replacing the bracketed text with your customized instructions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), assessment (144), differentiation (92), professional development (318), Teacher Utilities (214)
In the Classroom
Use these prompts to save time and improve efficiency in your classroom. Learn more about creating prompts and using templates by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: AI Templates That Work: Quick and Easy Prompting Solutions, reviewed here. Use the prompts, then modify them as needed, to generate practice activities for students, differentiate assignments, and generate engaging activities based on students' interests. Use these examples to teach students how to evaluate AI responses and write effective prompts that provide their desired results.
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