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return to subject listingSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Twinkl
Grades
K to 5This site includes advertising.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (53), creative writing (122), game based learning (181), interactive stories (21), writing (323), writing prompts (58)
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Engage students by introducing your Spider-Man and Spider-Gwen tasks with the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse official trailer at the bottom of the page. Discover activities for learners aged 5-16 years. Fuel your student's interest with these entertaining, curriculum-aligned, Spider-Man activities! Use one of the writing prompts for a creative warm-up activity. Play interactive games on computers as a part of daily station rotations. Free downloadable activities include occupational therapy, fine motor skills, writing prompts, reading comprehension passages, interactive games, and math activities.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Twitter Chat: Rewards of Retrieval - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): twitterchatarchive (175)
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Find resources and information about retrieval practice. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on retrieval practice for the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AnyRec Screen Recorder - AnyRec
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K to 12tag(s): video (262)
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Create short videos for students to reference for help while the teacher works with groups or individual students to minimize interruptions. Use AnyRec Screen Recorder to create an engaging video tutorial that explains a complex concept. AnyRec Screen Recorder can record a virtual field trip or guest speaker presentation for students who cannot attend in person.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TinyWow - TinyWow
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), editing (91), images (260), video (262)
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TinyWow is perfect for many different classroom uses, and since it doesn't require registration, it provides an excellent resource for use by you and your students. Use the image tools to remove unwanted objects from classroom photos, create profile images of students for use on student projects, or to create AI images for use with creative writing projects. Take advantage of the document tool to quickly convert documents to a standard format when sharing information with parents and peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flipping the Script: Providing Quality Literacy Instruction that Moves Between Online and In-Pe - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): blended learning (37), independent reading (86), literacy (116), phonics (50), reading comprehension (147), reading strategies (101), remote learning (56), spelling (98), writers workshop (31)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the suggestions and resources provided in this article to find fresh teaching ideas and inspiration for literacy lesson ideas. Find additional ideas by listening to podcasts such as How to Make Sight Word Instruction and Reading Intervention More Effective reviewed here and Why Phonological Awareness is Important to Reading, reviewed here. Visit the Reading Strategies Resources Special Topics page reviewed here to find a curated list of resources that include proven reading strategies of effective readers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Almanack - Almanack.ai
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), assessment (148), presentations (17), Teacher Utilities (159), worksheets (70)
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Use Almanack to quickly create classroom slide presentations, worksheets, and learning activities. Quickly create materials to differentiate instruction using the same topic but adjusting for different grade levels to meet students' abilities. A straightforward way to learn how to use Almanack is by beginning with the resources section. For example, start with video recommendations to find YouTube videos to include with your lessons. Being as specific as possible with requests will lead to the best suggestions that meet your needs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MagicSchool - Adeel Khan
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), chat (41), multilingual (69), quiz (66), quizzes (90), rubrics (35), Special Needs (56), Teacher Utilities (159), vocabulary (238)
In the Classroom
Use MagicSchool as a time-saving tool to support many professional needs in your classroom and increase productivity. For example, save time by choosing from the student support tools to generate ideas for IEPs or suggestions for behavior management. Prepare classroom newsletters quickly by sharing relevant information and asking MagicSchool to write your newsletter. Quickly create lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and more using the tools in the planning section.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ChatGPT - OpenAI
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), chat (41), search strategies (22)
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Use ChatGPT to increase your productivity and as a resource for finding classroom resources. For example, use the chat to find activities accompanying your current book study. An example question might be, "What are some activities to add to our study of Charlotte's Web in third grade?" Use a clarifying question to select one of the provided activities and ask for free online resources that support the provided response. This example includes several clarifying questions that provide additional ideas for books and activities to accompany Charlotte's. Ask ChatGPT to differentiate activities for students who need extra support or for those that need enrichment activities. Another use for ChatGPT is to write Student of the Week paragraphs; ask ChatGPT to write a paragraph including the student's name and accomplishments and revise the section to fit your needs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI is for Everyone, Everywhere - EdSurge
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), Research (84)
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Read over the guide deciding which parts need to be shared with the class. Introduce the guide and the projects to students on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector through the part "activate prior knowledge." Then pair more computer savvy students with novice computer users or weak readers with stronger readers as needed. Next, the student-driven approach to the projects includes "Take a Closer Look" activities are scaffolded, guided learning activities that connect subject-area content and artificial intelligence concepts. "Culminating Performances" are meaningful performance tasks that challenge students to synthesize their learning and reflect on what they have learned. Once students have finished the first project, consider setting up computer stations for students to try out the different AI projects. Allow partners to work together.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: 3 Cool Tools for Retrieval Practice - TeachersFirst
Grades
3 to 12Retrieval practice...more
Retrieval practice is a powerful learning strategy that involves recalling information from memory, which has been shown to improve long-term retention and enhance critical thinking skills. Join this session to explore digital tools you can use to implement retrieval practice strategies that will facilitate and enhance student learning in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn the principles and benefits of retrieval practice; 2. Explore technology tools that can facilitate retrieval practice; and 3. Plan to use technology tools to create and implement retrieval practice activities in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): teaching strategies (42)
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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Low Tech and No Tech STEM - TeachersFirst
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K to 12STEM (science, technology,...more
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is a necessary component of all classrooms today. As educators, we need to find ways to reach all students and help them better understand STEM topics. In this session, we'll share a few STEM activities for educators with limited tech options and those who are simply looking for a no- or low-tech STEM lesson. We'll also reflect on the activity suggestions and discuss possible management concerns that arise when working in cooperative groups. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore no-tech and low-tech STEM activities; 2. Understand the engineering design process; and 3. Plan for the integration of no- and low-tech STEM activities in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): professional development (407), STEM (279)
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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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YouTube Transcript - YouTubeTranscript.com
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4 to 12tag(s): multilingual (69), video (262)
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Use this transcript creator in several ways to enhance student learning. Create a transcript to provide a written version of a video's content for hard-of-hearing students or those who will benefit from the audio recording and written content. Multilingual students may benefit from having written text to support video content. Provide a written transcript for students to use when watching a video to add notes and highlight important information. Share a copy of a video transcript in your learning management system for students to access when reviewing information for tests and quizzes. When working with videos that require in-depth discussion, consider copying the transcript into Fiskitt, reviewed here. Fiskett is a collaborative tool for annotating documents online. Ask students to highlight important information, add comments to clarify information, or use the included tags to label information as true or false.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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LETSFIND Poll Creator - Samuel Schaffranek
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2 to 12tag(s): data (147), Formative Assessment (73), polls and surveys (48), quiz (66)
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Create curiosity, activate prior knowledge, and generate discussion before introducing a new topic or concept; create a poll with questions about the upcoming lesson. Display the poll on a screen or ask students to access it on their devices. Quickly generate formative assessment surveys throughout a lesson or unit. Students can also engage in peer discussion by comparing their responses and explaining their reasoning. Promote critical thinking, collaboration, and applying knowledge beyond the classroom by using Letsfind to design collaborative projects or opinion polls. Divide students into groups and assign them a real-world problem or scenario related to the topic. Each group can create a poll to gather opinions or propose solutions. They can then share their suveys with other groups, gather responses, and analyze the data collected.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emojipedia - Zedge, Inc.
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): emotions (48), images (260), presentations (17), symbols (14)
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Emojis are entertaining and a bit whimsical; however, they also help provide visual cues for assignments, feedback, and clarity to classroom routines. For example, use emojis as part of exit tickets for students to give feedback on their understanding of the day's lessons. Ask students to use emojis to create categories when researching information. Retell stories using emojis to represent characters or the sequence of events.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Beethoven Beats - Google Arts and Culture
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3 to 12tag(s): composers (14), musical instruments (49), rhythm (21)
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Share this engaging interactive with students to introduce the concept of rhythm and classical music to students. Include this activity as part of a unit on composers or orchestras. Visit the TeachersFirst resource, You You Can't Play a Symphony Alone, reviewed here for many book suggestions and activities to include in your unit. Challenge students to explore rhythm further using Rhythmn Trainer, reviewed here, that provides activities to teach various rhythm sequences. As a final activity, ask students to create and teach rhythms to their peers. Record and share students' rhythm presentations using SchoolTube, reviewed here, or Screenpal, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: Amplifying AI for Teachers - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), twitterchatarchive (175)
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Find resources and information about AI. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on AI in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Tools Smackdown: Virtual Field Trips & Live Feeds Edition - TeachersFirst
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3 to 12Many technology...more
Many technology tools are available for classroom use, but which are teachers' favorites? This session will share and compare some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite resources. Help us decide which tool is the winner of this session's Smackdown! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn about and compare some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite technology tools; 2. Evaluate one or more tools for classroom use; and 3. Share ideas for using resources with other participants. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): inquiry (24), professional development (407), Research (84)
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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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Tools for Language Learners - TeachersFirst
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K to 12As teachers, we...more
As teachers, we need to provide effective instructional support for the increasing number of multilingual learners in our classrooms. Free edtech tools used in concert with best-practice language acquisition strategies can increase student achievement while providing an engaging, accessible, and supportive learning environment. In this session, we'll explore tech tools and activities that foster independent learning and facilitate vocabulary building, writing, comprehension, reading fluency, and access to curricular content. Join us to learn how to integrate technology to effectively serve linguistically diverse learners. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify language acquisition strategies that support multilingual learners in your classroom; 2. Explore tech tools that foster independent learning; and 3. Plan for the use of these strategies to support multilingual learners. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): differentiation (89), Formative Assessment (73), Microsoft (80), multilingual (69), professional development (407)
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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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: MIE Day - Forms Basics - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Learn the basics of...more
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Forms to support classroom instruction. Participants will discover how to create forms, add questions, and share them with students. In addition, they will explore using Forms for quizzes, exit tickets, data collection, and more. Participants will leave this workshop with practical knowledge and basic skills for using Microsoft Forms in their classrooms. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore the features of Microsoft Forms; 2. Discover a variety of instructional uses for Microsoft Forms; and 3. Learn to create a basic Microsoft Form. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): differentiation (89), Formative Assessment (73), Microsoft (80), professional development (407)
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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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: MIE Day - Clipchamp Basics - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Discover the power...more
Discover the power of utilizing instructional video in your classroom by exploring Clipchamp, a powerful video editing tool that provides a variety of features for creating engaging videos. In this session, you will learn to effectively utilize Clipchamp for instruction and assessment. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain a basic understanding of Clipchamp and its features; 2. Explore ways to use Clipchamp for creating instructional videos; and 3. Collaborate on strategies for incorporating Clipchamp into classroom instruction and assessments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Microsoft (80), professional development (407), video (262)
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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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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