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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)
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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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PHET Earth and Space Simulations - PHET Interactive Simulations
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3 to 12
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here offers many simulations with the topic of earth and space as part of its larger collection of simulations....more
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here offers many simulations with the topic of earth and space as part of its larger collection of simulations. The simulations cover topics such as gravity, the solar system, waves, and more. After opening any resource, find information with sample learning goals and inclusive features. Create a free account to access teaching resources, including in-depth information about the simulation, usage suggestions, and additional activities.
tag(s): density (21), electricity (62), gravity (52), magnetism (37), matter (51), molecules (42), solar system (124), space (248), waves (14)
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Include simulations to introduce new topics and extend learning through hands-on exploration activities. Many of the simulations include an introductory exploration feature that gives students time to explore and develop questions for further inquiry. When available, use the links to Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here to provide students with self-directed and self-graded questions correlating to the activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Animal Humane Society - Animal Humane Society
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K to 12
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The Animal Humane Society features an Educator Resource section that allows students to gather information on animal well-being for a school project, to look for a service project,...more
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The Animal Humane Society features an Educator Resource section that allows students to gather information on animal well-being for a school project, to look for a service project, or to search for engaging animal-related learning activities. Scroll to the bottom to find activities that include lesson plans, games, story time, crafts, and more for students in grades K through 12. Some of the videos are available in Spanish. Check with your district to ensure you can view the YouTube videos provided by the site.
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Students can use Vmaker, reviewed here to make a public service announcement on how to care for animals. Students can virtually interview a veterinarian. Students can look at the service projects, such as a bake sale or car wash, to help the Animal Humane Society.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Radiolab - WNYC Studios
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3 to 6
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Radiolab for Kids is a kid-friendly podcast series from WNYC Studios that features engaging audio stories about science, nature, and the world around us. Each episode uses rich sound...more
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Radiolab for Kids is a kid-friendly podcast series from WNYC Studios that features engaging audio stories about science, nature, and the world around us. Each episode uses rich sound design and narrative storytelling to explore fascinating topics such as animal behavior, unusual natural phenomena, and surprising scientific discoveries, sparking curiosity and wonder in young listeners. This collection highlights episodes appropriate for children and families, making it a helpful resource for classroom listening, discussion starters, and inquiry-based learning across science and literacy topics.
tag(s): animals (275), moon (87), podcasts (163), space (248), volcanoes (63)
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Choose one concept from an episode and have students research a related question using age-appropriate sources. They can create a short poster or slide explaining what they found using Canva, reviewed here. In small groups, have students script and record a one-minute audio segment using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to explain a science question of their choice using storytelling and sound effects, modeled after the podcast's style. Have students draw or diagram what they picture as they listen, and label the parts using details from the episode. They can share how sound effects and narration helped them visualize scientific ideas.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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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)
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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)
In the Classroom
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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Summer Olympics - TeachersFirst
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This collection of Summer Olympics resources is designed to help you harness the global excitement of the Games and turn it into a gold-medal learning experience. The Olympics offer...more
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This collection of Summer Olympics resources is designed to help you harness the global excitement of the Games and turn it into a gold-medal learning experience. The Olympics offer so much more than entertainment; they're actually a goldmine of teaching opportunities across virtually every subject area. From exploring the physics of a perfect dive to the mathematics of scoring and statistics, the geography of host nations, the science of athletic performance, the history of the ancient games, discussions of fairness and sportsmanship, and explorations of global cultures and traditions--the Olympics connect to your curriculum in countless ways. This curation provides everything you need to help students analyze data, find inspiration in the stories of athletes who have spent years training, videos related to the Summer Olympics and Olympiads, among other resources. Let's bring the torch into your classroom and show your students that the Olympic journey is just as much about the mind as it is about the body!
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This collection includes resources for all grades. Each review includes several ideas for classroom use. These are excellent tools to learn more about the history or science of the Olympics. Save (or bookmark) this list for students to use to review concepts. Explore the activities suggested.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Winter Olympics - TeachersFirst
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Get ready to bring the thrill of the slopes and the spirit of international competition right into your classroom! This collection of Winter Olympics resources is designed to help you...more
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Get ready to bring the thrill of the slopes and the spirit of international competition right into your classroom! This collection of Winter Olympics resources is designed to help you transform the excitement of the Games into powerful learning moments across every subject. Discover official Olympic pages, real-time medal trackers, physics of winter sports simulations (and games and videos), athletes' profiles, information about adaptive sports and Paralympics, and more. Whether your students are calculating velocity on the bobsled track, exploring the unique geography of the host mountains, or diving into the inspiring stories of world-class athletes, these tools make it easy to channel their natural enthusiasm into meaningful academic discovery. Let's go for the gold and turn the next Winter Games into an unforgettable educational adventure!
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Help your students learn more about the Winter Olympics. Find resources on this list for students to use in cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn how to incorporate its information into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sparky - Google Arts & Culture
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3 to 8
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Discover your inventor alter-ego with Sparky and AI by turning everyday objects into wacky inventions. Begin by launching the experiment and selecting the type of invention from the...more
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Discover your inventor alter-ego with Sparky and AI by turning everyday objects into wacky inventions. Begin by launching the experiment and selecting the type of invention from the three options: food, music, or travel. Follow the prompts to arrange objects and describe your invention, and Sparky will create your prototype. After completing three inventions, your inventor alter ego will be revealed and direct you to learn more about them on Google Arts & Culture. Use links to download your inventions after completing all three activities.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), creativity (84), inventors and inventions (88), STEM (370)
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Use Sparky to engage students when studying the history of innovation, simple machines, or persuasive writing. Use this tool to enhance a science unit on forces and motion by having students prototype a new vehicle for a specific environment. After Sparky generates the visual prototype, students can extend the activity by importing their invention's image into Canva for Education, reviewed here to design a professional marketing poster or a technical manual explaining how the invention works. Extend learning by including the entire class in a peer-review process, and have students post their final designs to a Padlet Gallery Walk, reviewed here where they can comment on the feasibility of each other's wacky inventions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 Winter Olympic Games, Crafts, and Treats For Kids - Fun Loving Families
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K to 8
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The Fun-Loving Families Winter Olympics Games for Kids website offers a collection of fun, kid-friendly Winter Olympics-themed games, activities, and challenges that are easy to set...more
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The Fun-Loving Families Winter Olympics Games for Kids website offers a collection of fun, kid-friendly Winter Olympics-themed games, activities, and challenges that are easy to set up with minimal equipment. These activities help build excitement around the Winter Games while promoting movement, teamwork, and creative play. Teachers can use these ideas for indoor or outdoor PE sessions, brain breaks, classroom competitions, or cross-curricular units tied to geography, culture, and the history of the Olympics. The site provides clear instructions and adaptable activities for a variety of ages and spaces, making it versatile for whole-class engagement.
tag(s): crafts (111), game based learning (304), olympics (49), sports (88)
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Set up simple Olympic-style stations (snowball toss, speed skating races, curling with paper plates) to get students moving and excited. Assign students a Winter Olympics country and have them compete in friendly team events while learning about their nation. Have students time events, measure distances, record scores, and create graphs using LiveGap Charts, reviewed here to analyze performance data.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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In the Classroom
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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