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OK2Ask: Getting Started with Adobe Express - TeachersFirst
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Discover how Adobe Express can transform your classroom activities and boost student engagement. This workshop will provide a solid foundation that will enable you to use this free tech tool to create visually appealing and interactive resources. Learn to design captivating presentations and engaging social media posts with this user-friendly platform. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this session will equip you with the skills to make the most of Adobe Express in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the basic functionalities of Adobe Express. 2. Learn how to create visually appealing presentations, social media posts, and other classroom resources. 3. Discover how to incorporate Adobe Express into student projects and assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Discover how Adobe Express can transform your classroom activities and boost student engagement. This workshop will provide a solid foundation that will enable you to use this free tech tool to create visually appealing and interactive resources. Learn to design captivating presentations and engaging social media posts with this user-friendly platform. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this session will equip you with the skills to make the most of Adobe Express in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the basic functionalities of Adobe Express. 2. Learn how to create visually appealing presentations, social media posts, and other classroom resources. 3. Discover how to incorporate Adobe Express into student projects and assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): creating media (7), creativity (91), Formative Assessment (74), professional development (408)
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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: 3 Cool Tools for the Primary Classroom (K-2) - TeachersFirst
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K to 2
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Join us for a workshop exploring innovative, free edtech tools you can use to enhance your primary classroom instruction. Discover how ReadWorks, Wriddle, and Padlet can spark creativity, foster critical thinking, and make learning more engaging for young students. Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating these free tools into your daily teaching routine to support literacy, math, and social-emotional development. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Integrate these tools into their existing curriculum and teaching practices. 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of these tools in promoting student learning and engagement. 3. Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and best practices for using edtech tools. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Join us for a workshop exploring innovative, free edtech tools you can use to enhance your primary classroom instruction. Discover how ReadWorks, Wriddle, and Padlet can spark creativity, foster critical thinking, and make learning more engaging for young students. Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating these free tools into your daily teaching routine to support literacy, math, and social-emotional development. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Integrate these tools into their existing curriculum and teaching practices. 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of these tools in promoting student learning and engagement. 3. Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and best practices for using edtech tools. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): creativity (91), literacy (116), professional development (408), reading comprehension (147), 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: Tech Made EZ with FigJam - TeachersFirst
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Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of FigJam in your classroom! FigJam is a free online whiteboard that allows you to create, share, and collaborate on ideas with students and colleagues. Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll discover innovative ways to engage students, foster collaboration, and elevate instruction across various content areas and grade levels. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify the potential uses and benefits of implementing FigJam in your classroom. 2. Learn how using features like shapes, sticky notes, images, and team editing can boost engagement. 3. Explore templates for brainstorms, concept maps, visual notes, and storyboards. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of FigJam in your classroom! FigJam is a free online whiteboard that allows you to create, share, and collaborate on ideas with students and colleagues. Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll discover innovative ways to engage students, foster collaboration, and elevate instruction across various content areas and grade levels. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify the potential uses and benefits of implementing FigJam in your classroom. 2. Learn how using features like shapes, sticky notes, images, and team editing can boost engagement. 3. Explore templates for brainstorms, concept maps, visual notes, and storyboards. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): brainstorming (18), Formative Assessment (74), professional development (408), 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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Boston Children's Museum - Boston Children's Museum
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K to 5
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The Boston Children's Museum website offers a variety of resources for educators and families to explore, learn, and engage with the museum's offerings in person and online. The website...more
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The Boston Children's Museum website offers a variety of resources for educators and families to explore, learn, and engage with the museum's offerings in person and online. The website introduces visitors to current exhibits, upcoming events, and activities designed to foster curiosity in children. It also provides educational resources, including downloadable guides and lesson plans, that integrate museum exhibits into classroom or home learning. The tab in the top right Museum at Home brings the museum experience online, offering virtual tours, activities, and hands-on projects that encourage interactive learning from anywhere. This blend of in-person and virtual options makes the museum a versatile resource for enhancing educational experiences. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): communities (37), cultures (145), environment (245), literacy (116), stories and storytelling (50), virtual field trips (96)
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Through virtual tours, students can explore the museum's exhibits from the comfort of their homes or classrooms. Lead students through a project like making a volcano or experimenting with buoyancy, sparking interest in STEM while allowing kids to interact with scientific principles. Students can engage in creative expression activities such as drawing, crafting, or making sculptures. Incorporate literacy and listening skills through the museum's storytime videos, where students can follow along with books and stories read aloud.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Raptor Resource Project Teachables - Bob Anderson
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K to 12
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The Raptor Resource Project's Lesson Plans website provides a wealth of educational resources focused on raptors and their ecosystems. Teachers can easily search for lesson plans by...more
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The Raptor Resource Project's Lesson Plans website provides a wealth of educational resources focused on raptors and their ecosystems. Teachers can easily search for lesson plans by subject, making it a convenient tool for classroom integration. Subjects include science, math, language arts, social studies, and art, allowing educators to incorporate the study of birds of prey into various curricula. These comprehensive lesson plans offer engaging activities and materials that enhance students' understanding of raptors and promote critical thinking and environmental awareness. This resource is perfect for enriching lessons on biology, conservation, and the interconnectedness of ecosystems. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): birds (46), conservation (92), critical thinking (117), ecosystems (76), environment (245)
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Assign each student or group a specific raptor species to research, including its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status. Have students watch a live stream of a raptor nest and keep a journal documenting their observations. They can note behaviors, interactions, and any changes they see over time. They can use an online resource such as Book Creator reviewed here to record their observations. Have students create a campaign to raise awareness about raptor conservation. Students can create a large map displaying various raptor habitats across the United States or the world using Google My Maps reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI for Lesson Planning - TeachersFirst
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View this collection of artificial intelligence tools designed to transform the way you create and deliver engaging learning experiences. Harness the power of AI to streamline the lesson...more
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View this collection of artificial intelligence tools designed to transform the way you create and deliver engaging learning experiences. Harness the power of AI to streamline the lesson planning process, offering intelligent assistance in curriculum development, personalized learning pathways, and resource curation. From AI-driven content generators that suggest creative activities to adaptive assessment tools that provide real-time insights into student progress, these resources assist teachers as they craft dynamic, data-informed lessons that cater to diverse learning needs. Some of the tools can also help educators create more diversified lessons with differentiation options (from reading levels to choice boards) and translation into many languages in mere seconds.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), differentiation (89)
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Use this collection to save time doing many tasks as you plan your lessons from start to finish. Bookmark this site to find new ways to deliver and differentiate content and lower the time required in planning using the power of AI!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI for Creating Projects - TeachersFirst
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This collection of artificial intelligence tools is designed to enhance your and your students' project creation process. Use these tools to streamline workflow, boost creativity, and...more
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This collection of artificial intelligence tools is designed to enhance your and your students' project creation process. Use these tools to streamline workflow, boost creativity, and explore new possibilities in projects. From image creators to music makers, these tools can help your students utilize the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Many of these tools also include translation features, making them suitable for multilingual learners.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), creating media (7), Project Based Learning (26)
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AI is ever-changing, and the tools evolve and change every day. Use the tools in this collection to stay informed and learn about new tools that you (and your students) can use to create projects. AI creation tools save you time and can allow you to personalize the projects and differentiate for all needs. Share this collection with colleagues looking for ways to use AI to create projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Veterans Day Activities - Teach Starter
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Teach Starter offers a variety of Veterans Day activities designed to engage students in learning about the holiday's significance and honoring those who have served. The blog post...more
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Teach Starter offers a variety of Veterans Day activities designed to engage students in learning about the holiday's significance and honoring those who have served. The blog post provides ready-to-use resources like crafts, writing prompts, and classroom discussions to help educators plan meaningful lessons for Veterans Day. Teachers can explore these resources through a free trial that requires no credit card, making it easy to try out the platform. Additionally, a premium paid subscription offers access to an even wider range of features and educational materials. If your district blocks YouTube, you may be unable to play the videos.
tag(s): veterans (29)
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Make a Veterans Day bulletin board featuring family photos. Learn the Pledge of Allegiance in ASL. Make a video interviewing a family member or friend who is a veteran about their experiences. Record and share your video using moovly, reviewed here. Organize a class drive for veterans and collect protein snacks, bottled water, puzzles, etc.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Boxie - Boxie Technologies
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Join Boxie, where educators can proactively work with videos and documents in the classroom, adding interactive pins to foster creativity, digital literacy, and student motivation through...more
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Join Boxie, where educators can proactively work with videos and documents in the classroom, adding interactive pins to foster creativity, digital literacy, and student motivation through engaging assignments. Boxie offers a platform for teachers to create dynamic learning experiences, enhancing student engagement and collaboration. Additionally, the community provides individual free plans for educators.
tag(s): collaboration (94), critical thinking (117), digital escapes (5), feedback (12), reading comprehension (147)
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Show an instructional video related to a subject and place pins at moments where important concepts or skills are demonstrated. Students read the text and interact with the pinned questions, responding to prompts encouraging critical thinking or comprehension checks. Encourage students to reply to their peers' pinned comments, fostering deeper collaborative learning and peer feedback. Use Boxie to design a digital escape room within a PDF, placing pins that contain clues, puzzles, or tasks for students to solve.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WorldReader - WorldReader
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WorldReader is a free website that contains digital books. The themes of the books include African Books in local languages, climate and environmental awareness, CreceLee Spanish collection,...more
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WorldReader is a free website that contains digital books. The themes of the books include African Books in local languages, climate and environmental awareness, CreceLee Spanish collection, DEI and social justice, gender equity, rapid response Ukrainian collection, social emotional learning, sports and health, STEM/STEAM, WorldReader originals, young changemaker collection, and more. Books can be translated into Spanish and Ukrainian. Some books have an activity before reading. The site allows you to search based on age range.
tag(s): book lists (165), cultures (145), digital reading (18)
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World Reader can be used in the classroom to allow students the opportunity to read books. Students can answer comprehension questions after reading the books. Finally, ask students to share what they learned about different cultures using lino, reviewed here and/or research more about the culture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timestorm Series Resources - Cocotazo Media
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The CocoTazo Media website is a valuable resource for educators seeking to integrate multimedia storytelling into their classrooms. With a focus on creating diverse, inclusive content,...more
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The CocoTazo Media website is a valuable resource for educators seeking to integrate multimedia storytelling into their classrooms. With a focus on creating diverse, inclusive content, CocoTazo Media offers a variety of podcasts, videos, and educational materials that engage students in meaningful discussions about culture, identity, and social issues. Teachers can utilize the resources available on the site to enhance critical thinking, foster creativity, and promote empathy among students. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): critical thinking (117), cultures (145), empathy (32), listening (92), multimedia (46), podcasts (103), video (262)
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Assign students to research a culture or community featured in CocoTazo Media content and create a presentation using a resource such as Canva, reviewed here. Students can develop a podcast episode inspired by the themes in CocoTazo Media's content using a podcast maker such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here. Choose a character from one of CocoTazo Media's stories and have students create a character map detailing their traits, motivations, and relationships with others.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Molly of Denali Podcast - GZM Shows
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The Molly of Denali website by GZM Shows provides teachers with an engaging resource to introduce students to diverse cultures, storytelling, and problem-solving through the adventures...more
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The Molly of Denali website by GZM Shows provides teachers with an engaging resource to introduce students to diverse cultures, storytelling, and problem-solving through the adventures of Molly, an Alaska Native girl. This podcast series is targeted toward elementary students, and is perfect for exploring themes like community, tradition, and environmental awareness. The site includes episodes that teachers can use to increase listening comprehension and cultural awareness, and supporting activities to extend learning in subjects like social studies, geography, and science.
tag(s): alaska (21), environment (245), listening (92), podcasts (103), stories and storytelling (50)
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In groups, students can create their podcast episode using a resource such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here. Have students create a character profile for Molly and her friends. Students can make a video presentation using a resource such as Canva, reviewed here comparing and contrasting the traditions, values, and challenges of that culture's with those depicted in the podcast.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Connections - ConnectionsGame.org
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Connections lets players create personalized "custom" versions of the New York Times' Connections game. The game's goal is to identify the four words in four categories with connections...more
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Connections lets players create personalized "custom" versions of the New York Times' Connections game. The game's goal is to identify the four words in four categories with connections shared in a 16-word grid. Create your custom activity using the tools to add a title for each category and four clues in each category. If desired, drag and drop categories to order them by difficulty level. When complete, click submit and share the game using the provided URL.
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tag(s): gamification (79), vocabulary (238), word study (60)
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Use Connections as an engaging tool for students to study and discuss connections between words. Create a custom game introducing new vocabulary for science and social studies units. For example, when teaching about US presidents, add categories with the presidents' last names, first names, wives' names, and birthplaces. In science, create categories for students to categorize animals by habitats or class of animal. Include your connections game as part of a choice board or playlist; learn more about creating choice boards by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation, Part 1, reviewed here. Ask older students to create Custom Connections to include with multimedia presentations. Add the link to presentations made with Google Slides, reviewed here or as a link on an interactive image made with Genially, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Read and Learn with Simon Kids - Simon Kids
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The Simon & Schuster, Read & Learn website, offers a rich collection of educational resources for teachers and students, focusing on promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading....more
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The Simon & Schuster, Read & Learn website, offers a rich collection of educational resources for teachers and students, focusing on promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading. It provides downloadable reading guides, activity sheets, and classroom resources for books of various genres and grade levels. The site includes recommendations for read-alouds, discussion questions, and activities designed to deepen students' comprehension and engagement with the texts.
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tag(s): literacy (116), literature (218), reading comprehension (147)
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After reading a Read & Learn collection book, have students create artwork representing their favorite scene, character, or theme. They can use a digital tool like Adobe Express Image Editor, reviewed here. Assign students to work in pairs, with one acting as a character from the book and the other as a reporter. Choose a book from the Read & Learn collection with a movie adaptation. After reading the book, watch the movie as a class and have students compare the two, discussing what was changed, left out, or added.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lesson Plans for Children's Literature - Web English Teacher
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Search through this alphabetical list of children's authors, click on a link, and explore a great collection of resources (organized by book title), including vocabulary lists, activities,...more
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Search through this alphabetical list of children's authors, click on a link, and explore a great collection of resources (organized by book title), including vocabulary lists, activities, and lesson plans - many with an interdisciplinary flair. Many discussion questions and lesson plans can be downloaded in PDF format. While the majority of links within the lesson plans are working, a few give an error message.
tag(s): book lists (165), literature (218), reading lists (78)
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Save this site as a favorite and use it as a resource in a literature class. Before introducing a new book to the class, check this site first for information under the author's heading. There you'll find lesson plans, resources, activities, etc. Great for teachers using a new novel or in need of some fresh ideas on teaching an old lesson.
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OK2Ask: Proven Techniques to Improve Reading and Writing - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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This engaging interactive workshop will teach you how to leverage practical strategies and powerful free tools from Microsoft like Reading Coach, Edge/Word Online, and Forms to support your students' literacy development. Whether you're looking to boost reading comprehension, improve writing proficiency, or integrate technology seamlessly into your lessons, this workshop has something for everyone. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore strategies for using technology to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. 2. Discuss approaches for collaborative writing, feedback, and improving writing skills. 3. Develop strategies for creating assessments aligned with literacy standards to gain insights into student learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
This engaging interactive workshop will teach you how to leverage practical strategies and powerful free tools from Microsoft like Reading Coach, Edge/Word Online, and Forms to support your students' literacy development. Whether you're looking to boost reading comprehension, improve writing proficiency, or integrate technology seamlessly into your lessons, this workshop has something for everyone. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore strategies for using technology to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. 2. Discuss approaches for collaborative writing, feedback, and improving writing skills. 3. Develop strategies for creating assessments aligned with literacy standards to gain insights into student learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): professional development (408), reading comprehension (147), reading strategies (101), writing (323)
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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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The ReadLife Bookshelf - Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy
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The ReadLife Bookshelf on the Barbara Bush Foundation website offers a free online collection of books aimed at adults, children, families, and educators. This resource was developed...more
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The ReadLife Bookshelf on the Barbara Bush Foundation website offers a free online collection of books aimed at adults, children, families, and educators. This resource was developed in partnership with Worldreader's BookSmart app and includes guided activities for both readers and instructors. Each month features a new selection of books along with themed guides and resources for additional support, accessible by entering a specific library code, but you don't have to have one. The text and settings can be customized to the reader. Books are for all ages and available in English, Spanish and Ukrainian.
tag(s): book lists (165), book reports (28), digital reading (18)
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Have students select books from the ReadLife Bookshelf, read them, and then create interactive book reviews using a tool like Padlet, reviewed here. Padlet has a ready-to-go Book Review template in their recipe gallery! Organize virtual book clubs where students discuss themes and characters from selected books on the platform. Utilize video conferencing tools like Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams to facilitate these discussions. Students can also create a multimedia book report using Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here similar to Sway for storytelling incorporating images, text, and video summaries of books they've read.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NotebookLM - Google
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, and even an audio podcast ...more
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, and even an audio podcast summarizing the information provided. Follow the prompts to add one or more items to your notebook. When ready, use the "Notebook Guide" to create study guides, FAQs, a table of contents, a timeline, or a briefing document. Once you create documents, if desired, select them to gather and create additional resources such as an outline or ask NotebookLM to suggest related ideas. The audio summary option creates a two-person conversation in the form of a podcast to discuss the information and offers some customization options, including the ability to focus the discussion on a specific topic or audience. The materials are shareable with a custom link, and the audio podcast is also available for download as a .WAV file.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), note taking (36), Teacher Utilities (159), timelines (55)
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Use NotebookLM to support and engage students in many different ways. Upload lessons and documents to create and share study guides with students. Create and share an audio podcast at the start of a new unit to engage students in the upcoming lessons. Use NotebookLM to create a study guide, copy it, and paste it into a quiz tool that uses AI, such as Quizlet reviewed here to create flashcards and study materials for your students or Gibbly, reviewed here to create a quiz. Create a short tutorial using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here on the features and how to use NotebookLM to share with parents for use at home to create study guides for classroom lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Building Bases Board - Wordtorque
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K to 3
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Students should regularly utilize various tools to explore word formation and discover related words. The Building Bases Board helps young learners see how words are structured by adding...more
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Students should regularly utilize various tools to explore word formation and discover related words. The Building Bases Board helps young learners see how words are structured by adding prefixes and suffixes to base words. This tool allows students to build words with different base words, prefixes and suffixes.
tag(s): prefixes (10), root words (11), sight words (22), spelling (98), suffixes (9), word study (60)
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Have students use this site to create words and categorize them based on common prefixes or suffixes. Challenge students to see how many words they can make in a particular time. Up the challenge by requiring a specific prefix or suffix to be used. Play a word detective game where you give clues about the word, and the students use the site on their devices to try to guess the word. Use the site for individual assessment. Provide a word and have the student spell it using the board.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
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K to 12
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.
tag(s): artists (82), cross cultural understanding (167), dance (28), empathy (32), jazz (17), musical instruments (49), social and emotional learning (96), sociology (24), STEM (279)
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Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.
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