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return to subject listingOK2Ask: Class Workstations with FigJam - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12Discover the power...more
Discover the power of creating classroom workstations with FigJam! In this workshop, you'll learn strategies for designing self-paced, interactive workstations that cater to diverse learners across all grade levels and subject areas. Explore FigJam's intuitive tools and its vast library of templates and resources for creating hands-on activities, facilitating peer collaboration, providing multimedia resources, and assessing progress--all within a dynamic digital whiteboard environment. Whether you're teaching in person or remotely, you'll learn how to use FigJam to create engaging, differentiated learning experiences tailored to your students' needs. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the benefits and key components of effective classroom workstations. 2. Explore FigJam's features and tools for creating dynamic, interactive workstations. 3. Begin planning to use FigJam workstations in a traditional classroom or remote/hybrid learning environment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): professional development (407), Whiteboard (15)
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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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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OK2Ask: MIE Day - Copilot in the Classroom: Getting Started - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12This workshop will...more
This workshop will introduce you to Copilot, your new AI-powered educational ally. Copilot helps educators harness the full potential of artificial intelligence to craft detailed lesson plans, generate dynamic instructional materials, and enhance your educational strategies. We'll explore the foundational aspects of integrating Copilot into your classroom, showcasing how it can redefine the way you teach. Experience the seamless integration of Copilot's user-friendly platform and discover how its advanced capabilities can enhance your focus on the most important aspect of your work--instruction. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn how to formulate precise and effective prompts. 2. Understand innovative methods for creating compelling and interactive educational content. 3. Discover strategies for fine-tuning and customizing Copilot's responses. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), Microsoft (80), professional development (407)
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OK2Ask: MIE Day - Microsoft Designer in the Classroom: Getting Started - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12Unlock the potential...more
Unlock the potential of visual learning in your classroom with Microsoft Designer, a user-friendly graphic design tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This workshop will help you incorporate engaging instructional images into your teaching toolkit. Discover how to easily transform ideas into captivating visuals that can enhance learning experiences for students of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or just beginning your digital journey, this workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence you need to harness the full potential of Microsoft Designer. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn to use Microsoft Designer's interface and tools. 2. Explore prompt templates and how to use them to generate images. 3. Design engaging and informative visuals to enhance your lessons. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), images (260), Microsoft (80), professional development (407)
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: MIE Day - Jumpstart Student Research Projects with the Edge Browser - TeachersFirst
Grades
4 to 12In the digital age,...more
In the digital age, effective research skills are paramount for academic success. Microsoft Edge offers a suite of innovative tools designed to enhance the research experience for students. In this session, we will guide you through the latest features of Microsoft Edge and how you can use them to streamline the research process. From leveraging advanced search capabilities to seamless organization, you'll learn how Edge can empower your students to search smarter, curate resources efficiently, and synthesize information effectively. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore Microsoft Edge's search features. 2. Learn to leverage Immersive Reader and Learning Toolkit to support diverse learners. 3. Understand the basics of collaborative features that allow students to work together within the browser. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital literacy (2), Microsoft (80), professional development (407), Research (84)
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: Digital Escapes with Free Microsoft Tools - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12Embark on an exciting...more
Embark on an exciting journey into the realm of digital escapes! In this workshop, you'll discover the power of using a variety of free Microsoft tools to incorporate digital escape rooms into your teaching. Using Microsoft Sway as our foundation, we'll design a narrative that guides students through a series of puzzles and tasks that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to design your own digital escape experiences that you can easily integrate into your curriculum. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explain the educational benefits of digital escape rooms. 2. Design a basic digital escape room using Microsoft Sway. 3. Share and collaborate with colleagues on digital escape room ideas. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital escapes (5), Microsoft (80), professional development (407)
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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Hispanic Heritage Month - Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artists (82), central america (18), cross cultural understanding (167), dance (28), hispanic (32), south america (39), women (142)
In the Classroom
Include this site with other resources you use to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Find additional ideas at the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: National Hispanic Heritage Month Resources, reviewed here. As students learn about Hispanic countries, use MapHub, reviewed here to create interactive maps with photos of important locations. Take students on a virtual visit using Google Arts and Culture, reviewed here to learn more about Hispanic locations, culture, and significant members of the Hispanic community using "Hispanic" as a keyword search.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Humane Education Teaching Resources - TeachHeart.org
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K to 12tag(s): book lists (165), climate change (93), nutrition (137), preK (263), social and emotional learning (96)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free resources on this site to incorporate SEL activities into any classroom and subject. Many resources are built into NearPod, reviewed here and Seesaw, reviewed here lessons that include interactive activities. Use the included book lists to find new reading material for your classroom. Use mind mapping tools such as Mind Map Generator, reviewed here and MyLens, reviewed here to encourage student discussions of kindness and fairness while viewing the interactivity of the different components of compassion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stylar - Stylar
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), editing (91), images (260)
In the Classroom
Stylar is perfect for many classroom uses and an excellent resource for you and your students. Use the image tools to remove unwanted objects from classroom photos, create profile images of students for student projects, or create AI images for creative writing projects. Include images when creating websites using free tools such as Site123, reviewed here or to add interest with slide presentations designed using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wick Editor - Wicklets, LLC
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4 to 12tag(s): animation (64), gamification (79), STEM (279)
In the Classroom
Wick Editor offers beginners and advanced participants opportunities to create animations and games. Share this site with some of your more "techy" students and allow them to explore and develop, then ask them to become experts and share their ideas with new participants. Use the examples to find ideas for incorporating animation into many different lessons. For example, ask students to create animated timelines, animate the growth of a plant from a seed, or use the popup activity to share interesting facts about famous people in history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wheel of Names - Mikko Haapanen - Seating Chart Maker
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1 to 12tag(s): classroom management (122), Teacher Utilities (159)
In the Classroom
The Wheel of Names can be a versatile tool for enhancing student engagement and participation while creating a safe and positive classroom setting. One effective use is for random selection, where the wheel can be spun to choose students for tasks, discussions, or presentations, ensuring fairness and transparency without singling out individuals. This transparent randomization helps avoid potential discomfort or anxiety from direct calling out. Another valuable application is in decision-making activities, such as selecting topics for projects or prioritizing ideas generated through collaborative brainstorming. By combining the Wheel of Names with other tech tools like collaborative platforms here, educators can create dynamic learning experiences that promote engagement, fairness, and effective decision-making in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mackaroy Uncovered - ABC Audio Studios and ABC Children's.
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3 to 6tag(s): digital storytelling (152), listening (92), mysteries (20), podcasts (103)
In the Classroom
Mackaroy Uncovered provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage in oral storytelling and learn valuable storytelling skills. Students can listen to episodes, analyze narrative techniques, and then create their own stories or podcasts by choosing one of the podcast creators reviewed here (on landing on this review, click the title to see the list). This process not only fosters creativity but also enhances communication and presentation skills. Additionally, students can collaborate on storytelling projects, share their work with peers, and provide feedback, creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment centered around storytelling.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flyest Fables - Morgan Givens
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3 to 12tag(s): creative writing (122), listening (92), podcasts (103), stories and storytelling (50)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, Flyest Fables can be a powerful educational tool. Use the stories to engage students by initiating discussions about storytelling techniques and character development, encouraging them to identify narrative elements and themes. Enhance learning by incorporating the podcast into a creative writing unit, where students write their own fables or new chapters for existing stories using tools like Google Docs, reviewed here for collaborative writing. Students can then create short videos using tools like Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here where they retell the fables or discuss how the themes relate to their personal experiences. They can then share those with a broader audience, such as their families, caregivers, or the school community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smash Boom Podcast - American Public Media
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3 to 5tag(s): debate (40), listening (92), persuasive writing (57), podcasts (103), speech (68)
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In the classroom, you can engage students in critical thinking by using episodes as a starting point for debates, encouraging them to form teams and defend their positions using facts and persuasive arguments. Enhance learning by integrating tech tools like Padlet, reviewed here for students to post arguments and gather feedback. Extend learning beyond the classroom by assigning episodes as homework and encouraging students to discuss the debates with their caregivers, friends, and community. Students can present their debates at family gatherings or community events, fostering a broader dialogue and involving others in their learning process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Khanmigo - Khan Academy
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), assessment (148), differentiation (89), Formative Assessment (73), rubrics (35), Special Needs (56), Teacher Utilities (159)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these AI-powered resources to save time and increase productivity. For example, use the Exit Ticket creator to design end-of-lesson assessments to determine student understanding or the Make it Relevant! generator to design lessons that engage learners based on their interests. Differentiate learning by adjusting text levels to match students' abilities or increase comprehension by chunking text into manageable sections.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Murf.ai - Murf.ai
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4 to 12tag(s): creative writing (122), descriptive writing (40), digital storytelling (152), text to speech (21)
In the Classroom
Have students write short stories and use Murf.ai to create unique voiceovers for their characters. This will engage them in creative writing and enhance their storytelling with realistic narration. Have your students start a class podcast series using voiceovers. They can share book reviews or interviews. They can use the multi-language capabilities to practice pronunciation by listening to and repeating native voiceovers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Level Up Your ELA Projects - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Are you ready to take...more
Are you ready to take your English language arts (ELA) projects to the next level and move beyond traditional worksheets and tests? This workshop will guide you through strategies for integrating project-based assessments into your ELA classroom. Discover how to harness technology to foster a learning environment where students can articulate and share the profound connections they've established between literature, their personal journeys, other texts, and the global community. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover a variety of digital tools and resources that facilitate in-class projects. 2. Develop a deeper understanding of project-based assessments as a means of evaluation. 3. Design a project prototype that resonates with your teaching style. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): assessment (148), frameworks (3), professional development (407), Project Based Learning (26), reading strategies (101)
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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: Empowering Collaboration with FigJam - TeachersFirst
Grades
2 to 12Struggling to keep...more
Struggling to keep students engaged and collaborating effectively? Look no further than FigJam, a dynamic digital whiteboard with built-in education tools! This workshop will equip you with practical techniques and strategies that will help you leverage FigJam's collaborative features across various content areas and grade levels. Designed for both traditional classrooms and blended or remote learning settings, this session will empower you to foster active participation, ignite creativity, and enhance student learning through collaborative activities. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover the core functionalities of FigJam and their educational applications. 2. Explore the key features of FigJam that support collaborative learning experiences. 3. Learn practical techniques for integrating FigJam into various content areas and grade levels. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): collaboration (94), professional development (407), Whiteboard (15)
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: Google Mania - SEL Check-Ins with Google Tools - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Understanding students'...more
Understanding students' attitudes and circumstances is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment. This session will equip you with practical strategies that use Google tools to track changes in student well-being, enabling you to adapt to effectively meet individual student needs. Learn how to conduct SEL check-ins, interpret the data, and integrate this valuable feedback into your teaching practices. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education. 2. Explore various Google tools suitable for conducting SEL check-ins. 3. Gain practical tips for integrating SEL check-ins into daily classroom routines. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Google (52), professional development (407), social and emotional learning (96)
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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: Google Mania - Google Keep Basics - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Feeling overwhelmed...more
Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and scattered ideas? Discover the simplicity and power of Google Keep, a versatile tool that can transform your personal workflow and boost your productivity! In this one-hour session, you'll learn how to harness Google Keep's robust features to capture thoughts, manage tasks, and streamline your day-to-day activities. Experience the convenience of integrating text, images, audio, and sketches into color-coded notes and checklists that keep your personal and professional life perfectly aligned. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover the core functionalities of Google Keep. 2. Learn how to quickly capture thoughts, images, and voice memos using various devices. 3. Understand how to utilize color-coding, labels, and pinning features to categorize information and prioritize tasks. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): curation (36), Google (52), note taking (36), organizational skills (89), 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: Google Mania - Gemini in the Classroom: Getting Started - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12Unleash the power...more
Unleash the power of artificial intelligence (AI) on your lesson planning! This one-hour workshop will introduce you to Gemini, a powerful Google AI chatbot you can turn into your digital teaching assistant. Gemini offers a wealth of possibilities for lesson planning, instructional material development, personalized instruction, and beyond. In this session, we'll cover the basics of using Gemini in educational settings and explore how its intuitive interface and responsive design can streamline your educational workflow, allowing you to focus on what truly matters--teaching. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn to develop clear and concise prompts to maximize Gemini's effectiveness. 2. Understand techniques for creating engaging instructional materials that use Gemini's suggestions. 3. Explore ways to refine and adapt Gemini's output to meet specific teaching goals. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), Google (52)
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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