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Habits of Mind Explorer - Habits of Mind Insitute
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K to 12
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Explore a collection of free resources designed to help students of all ages develop 16 essential thinking dispositions, such as persisting, managing impulsivity, and thinking flexibly....more
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Explore a collection of free resources designed to help students of all ages develop 16 essential thinking dispositions, such as persisting, managing impulsivity, and thinking flexibly. This site offers clear definitions and practical strategies for each habit, making it easy to weave social-emotional learning into any subject area. You can access a variety of free materials, including classroom posters, blog posts tailored for adolescents, and crowd-sourced assessment tools like rubrics and self-assessment checklists for grades PreK-12. The platform also features learning paths and instructional animations that introduce the habits through relatable scenarios.
tag(s): critical thinking (154), preK (291), problem solving (249), social and emotional learning (134), thinking routines (27), thinking skills (74)
In the Classroom
Include this resource as part of a project-based learning unit by having students choose one habit to focus on as they work through a complex challenge. For a social studies project exploring historical figures, students can analyze which habits, like Taking Responsible Risks or Striving for Accuracy, were most critical to their subject's success. After conducting research, students can organize their insights and provide examples of these habits in action by creating a collaborative digital board with Lino, reviewed here. To take the reflection deeper, ask students to map out their own growth in that specific habit by creating a visual journey or mind map using MindMup, reviewed here shifting focus from just learning facts to understanding the mental behaviors that drive achievement, helping students become more self-aware and intentional learners.
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Goal Setting - Easy Teacher Worksheets
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3 to 8
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The Goal Setting section on EasyTeacherWorksheets.com offers a collection of free, printable worksheets and organizers that guide students through setting and planning achievable goals...more
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The Goal Setting section on EasyTeacherWorksheets.com offers a collection of free, printable worksheets and organizers that guide students through setting and planning achievable goals using the SMART goal framework. The resources include goal reflections, checklists, academic and personal goal planners, and progress-tracking sheets that help students break goals into manageable steps and reflect on their efforts. In addition to supporting academic and social-emotional learning, these activities naturally connect to Habits of Mind such as persisting, managing impulsivity, and thinking about thinking, as students plan thoughtfully, monitor progress, and adjust strategies over time.
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tag(s): behavior (34), classroom management (108), social and emotional learning (134), thinking routines (27), thinking skills (74)
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Have students use completed goal sheets during conferences to explain growth, challenges, and next steps. This will help to build accountability and show progress. Use the goal planner before large projects (book reports, Reading Trek maps, research papers, robotics builds). Students can break the assignment into mini-deadlines and checkpoints to strengthen executive functioning skills. After quizzes or benchmark tests, students can analyze their results and set targeted improvement goals to gain ownership of their learning.
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Verification Toolbox - First Draft
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6 to 12
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The Verification Toolbox on First Draft News is a free, beginner-friendly online collection of practical tools and resources journalists use to verify information found online, especially...more
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The Verification Toolbox on First Draft News is a free, beginner-friendly online collection of practical tools and resources journalists use to verify information found online, especially on social media. It organizes a range of digital investigation aids, including reverse image search, video thumbnail searches, metadata checks, mapping tools, and browser extensions, that help users verify the provenance, timing, source, and location of images, videos, and posts. This makes it a valuable resource for teaching students how to systematically evaluate the accuracy and credibility of digital content, build stronger media literacy skills, and think like fact-checkers in an age of widespread misinformation.
tag(s): evaluating sources (31), media literacy (109), social media (60)
In the Classroom
Show students a viral image or social media post, and have them use reverse image search tools in the Toolbox to determine where the image originated and whether it has been used in a misleading way. Model how journalists verify online information using the Toolbox's tools for checking sources, dates, and locations. Have students compare how different outlets report the same event. They can use verification tools to check images, headlines, and claims, then discuss how presentation can influence perception.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fake news debunker - InVID & WeVerify
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6 to 12
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The Fake News Debunker is a free Chrome browser extension designed as a versatile verification tool that helps users examine and challenge potentially misleading content they...more
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The Fake News Debunker is a free Chrome browser extension designed as a versatile verification tool that helps users examine and challenge potentially misleading content they find online, especially on social media. Originally created for journalists and fact-checkers, it serves as a "Swiss Army knife" for verifying the authenticity of videos and images, offering features such as reverse image searches, video keyframe analysis, metadata inspection, and access to a database of known fakes. It also includes enhanced forensic tools and an assistant that guides users to the right tool for each task, making it useful for teaching digital literacy and critical thinking in your classroom.
tag(s): evaluating sources (31), media literacy (109)
In the Classroom
Use the tool during a lesson on misinformation, bias, and digital citizenship. Model how to analyze online content step by step, then let students practice with curated examples. Have students compare how the same story appears across different sources. They can use the extension to check images and videos for accuracy, then discuss how visuals can influence opinions. Have students work in teams to investigate viral claims and create a short report, slideshow, or video using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here explaining what they found and how they verified it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Habits of Minds: Persistence--Activities for the Cold Winter - Lori Rice
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K to 8
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The Educator's Room article "Habits of Minds: Persistence Activities for the Cold Winter" offers practical classroom activities to teach and reinforce the Habit of Mind of persistence....more
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The Educator's Room article "Habits of Minds: Persistence Activities for the Cold Winter" offers practical classroom activities to teach and reinforce the Habit of Mind of persistence. Written by a fourth-grade teacher, the piece explains how persistence helps students continue with purpose even when tasks are challenging, especially during the mid-year doldrums. The author shares a variety of engaging activities, including defining and illustrating key terms (persistence, excellence, indifference), comparing concepts using charts and Venn diagrams, analyzing characters from books, and completing reflective writing. These can be used in whole-group or small-group settings to help students build this important habit of mind. The article also connects educators with additional Habits of Mind resources and encourages a mindset of steady effort and resilience.
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tag(s): social and emotional learning (134), thinking skills (74)
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Students can define and illustrate key terms such as persistence, excellence, and indifference. They can create visual posters or digital slides using Genially, reviewed here showing what each word looks like in action. Students can compare persistence and indifference using a Venn diagram created with Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. They can include examples from school, sports, or real life to show how each mindset affects outcomes. Have students analyze a character from a class novel or read-aloud who shows persistence. They can cite evidence from the text and explain how the character kept going throughAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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16 Habits of the Mind: Persisting - WonderGrove Kids
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3 to 8
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The video, 16 Habits of Mind: Persisting, explains the Habit of Mind known as persisting, which is about continuing to work toward a goal and not giving up even when ...more
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The video, 16 Habits of Mind: Persisting, explains the Habit of Mind known as persisting, which is about continuing to work toward a goal and not giving up even when tasks are challenging. It emphasizes that successful learners stick with difficulties, try different strategies, and stay focused on finding solutions rather than quitting. This video is an excellent resource for helping students see the value of resilience, effort, and determination in their learning, especially when they face frustration or complex problems. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): social and emotional learning (134), thinking skills (74)
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Give students a challenging task or puzzle. When they get stuck, encourage them to try at least two different strategies before asking for help. Students can choose one academic or personal goal and write steps they will take to keep trying, even when it gets hard. As a class, create an anchor chart showing what persisting looks like, sounds like, and feels like in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mindset Journal - Youcubed
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K to 12
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The Mindset Journal page on YouCubed offers a free, downloadable five-page journal designed to help students reflect on and develop a growth mindset, especially in learning and perseverance....more
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The Mindset Journal page on YouCubed offers a free, downloadable five-page journal designed to help students reflect on and develop a growth mindset, especially in learning and perseverance. It is part of YouCubed's broader suite of research-based resources that support growth-focused teaching and learning, grounded in the belief that all students can grow their abilities through effort and reflection. This tool can encourage students to reflect on challenges, persistence, and their own potential as learners, reinforcing key growth-mindset principles in a structured, student-centered format.
tag(s): journals (18), student-centered (7), thinking skills (74)
In the Classroom
Have students complete a short journal entry at the end of the day reflecting on a challenge they faced and how they worked through it. This form of journaling builds self-awareness and reinforces the idea that effort leads to growth. Have students write one skill they are still working on using a "I can't do this yet" statement from the journal. Post journal responses on a class bulletin board to celebrate perseverance and normalize learning struggles. At the start of a new unit, have students set a personal learning goal in their journal. Midway through the unit, they revisit their entry to reflect on progress, strategies, and mindset shifts.
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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch - TeachersFirst
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7 to 9
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Step aboard a literary voyage through history with this Reading Trek inspired by Jean Lee Latham's novel, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, designed as a virtual field trip that uses an...more
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Step aboard a literary voyage through history with this Reading Trek inspired by Jean Lee Latham's novel, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, designed as a virtual field trip that uses an integrated Google My Maps experience along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide featuring lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts. The story traces the life of Nathaniel Bowditch, a determined, self-educated mathematician and navigator whose passion for learning helps him overcome hardship and make lasting contributions to navigation and science. Set in late 18th- and early 19th-century New England and aboard merchant ships traveling the globe, the novel weaves together history, geography, and mathematics while highlighting themes of perseverance, curiosity, and intellectual growth. Best suited for grades 7-9, this Reading Trek aligns with the Common Core ELA Standards, mathematical practices, and social studies skills, using close reading, map exploration, and interdisciplinary activities to build content knowledge while strengthening critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections across subject areas.
tag(s): map skills (64)
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Bring Nathaniel Bowditch's seafaring journey to life with hands-on activities that engage students in reflection, research, and problem-solving while exploring Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Begin by having students respond to the prompt "What's something you wish you knew before starting something new?" using a classwide survey created with Slido, reviewed here, then discuss how their responses connect to Nat's early challenges learning mathematics and navigation at sea. Extend learning by assigning groups to research common 18th-century sailor hardships, such as scurvy, isolation, or storm-related injuries, and create an informative visual using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here that explains causes, effects, and solutions while highlighting how Bowditch responded through persistence and self-education. As students read, have them collaborate on a digital vocabulary and concepts board using Stormboard, reviewed here, where they define maritime terms, illustrate navigation ideas, and link each concept to locations on the Reading Trek map, reinforcing how mathematics, learning, and determination shaped Bowditch's success and impacted the lives of those who sailed with him.
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ChatGPT for Teachers - ChatGPT
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K to 12
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ChatGPT makes its free, educational version available to United States teachers and school staff through June 2027. The educational version protects student data, meets FERPA requirements,...more
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ChatGPT makes its free, educational version available to United States teachers and school staff through June 2027. The educational version protects student data, meets FERPA requirements, and does not use the content to train ChatGPT models. It offers settings to remember details such as your grade level, curriculum, and preferred format, so responses feel tailored to your teaching style and classroom. Users can build presentations in ChatGPT with Canva and bring in lesson plans and files from Google Drive or Microsoft 365, so every chat starts with your classroom context. School and district leaders can create accounts that bring district and school staff into a single workspace with role-based controls. Create your account by completing the verification form with your school email, which verifies that you meet all requirements.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), chat (38), presentations (25), professional development (290)
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Use this educational version of ChatGPT for a wide range of classroom and professional needs. Create lesson plans that align with your state standards, upload your current lessons to create assessments or differentiate learning activities, or find new resources to supplement your current teaching materials. Take advantage of the integration with Canva, reviewed here, to create infographics, presentations, and other materials to enhance student learning. Canva is available through an app in this version of ChatGPT. Follow the instructions to link your accounts for easy access to all available features. Learn more by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: AI for Educator Excellence: Reclaiming Time and Enhancing Instruction, reviewed here, find out more about Canva's AI features by watching OK2Ask: Interactive Lessons with Canva's AI Magic Tools, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flexi - CK-12
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K to 12
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Flexi is a free science and math chatbot and test prep tool for students and teachers that integrates with content from CK-12, reviewed here. Students...more
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Flexi is a free science and math chatbot and test prep tool for students and teachers that integrates with content from CK-12, reviewed here. Students interact with Flexi by asking their questions or choosing from suggestions, such as "Do nucleic acids provide energy?" Use the shortcuts to learn a concept, get homework help, or find step-by-step solutions for complex problems. Use My Lessons to find and complete lessons on any topic in the CK-12 lesson base. Select the teacher version to find Flexi's helpful assistant, which includes several tools for creating assessments, report card writing help, and much more. Each tool includes an example to help you understand the type of response provided.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), chat (38), professional development (290), Teacher Utilities (184)
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Share Flexi with students to use as a homework helper and tutor, allowing them to practice and reinforce skills at home. Utilize Flexi as a professional helper when writing IEPs, planning lessons, and communicating with parents and your community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Online Notepad - Online Notepad
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1 to 12
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Online Notepad is a simple digital notebook that lets you write, organize, and save your notes right in your browser. It includes a basic notepad, to-do lists, watchlists, and project...more
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Online Notepad is a simple digital notebook that lets you write, organize, and save your notes right in your browser. It includes a basic notepad, to-do lists, watchlists, and project planners. You can add images, tables, and links, and choose from grid, lined, or centered-lined paper styles. The tool also supports typing in many languages, including Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic, making it useful for a wide range of learners and classrooms.
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tag(s): note taking (31), organizational skills (82)
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Students can use this resource to type notes during class. Students can use Online Notepad to create tables to share research data. Students can use Online Notepad to create lists of assignments to complete.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Native Americans' Complex Contributions to Military History - American Battlefield Trust
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6 to 12
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The American Battlefield Trust's "Here from the Start: Native Americans' Complex Contributions to Military History" illuminates the deep and multifaceted role Indigenous peoples have...more
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The American Battlefield Trust's "Here from the Start: Native Americans' Complex Contributions to Military History" illuminates the deep and multifaceted role Indigenous peoples have played in shaping early American conflicts, from the colonial wars through the Civil War. Highlighting figures such as Lt. Col. Ely S. Parker and groups like the Cherokee and Navajo code talkers, the resource charts how tribes participated, resisted, and sometimes suffered greatly across pivotal moments in US history. It also emphasizes ongoing preservation efforts at notable sites once inhabited by Native Americans or that witnessed their service in places like Sand Creek, Cabin Creek, Wood Lake, and Chattanooga in partnership with tribal communities.
tag(s): battles (18), native americans (130)
In the Classroom
Have students create a map using Google My Maps reviewed here showing locations of key battles or military sites involving Native American tribes, identifying which tribes were involved and their roles in the conflict. Assign students to research key individuals mentioned, such as Lt. Col. Ely S. Parker or the Navajo Code Talkers. Students can present short biographies using Sutori reviewed here explaining their contributions to US military history. Provide students with primary source quotes or documents related to Native American military service and ask them to analyze the perspectives, motivations, and consequences reflected in the text.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Semrush - Semrush
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8 to 12
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Semrush offers a free AI Text Generator that lets users create original content up to 3 times per day in various formats, including blog posts, ads, emails, and social media ...more
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Semrush offers a free AI Text Generator that lets users create original content up to 3 times per day in various formats, including blog posts, ads, emails, and social media captions. Additional free tools include a Paragraph Rewriter, Paraphrasing Tool, Sentence Rewriter, Title Generator, Summary Generator, Proofreading Tool, and Word Counter. These tools help improve clarity, tone, grammar, and structure, with most offering three free uses per day. All are part of the Semrush Content Toolkit.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), blogs (65), paragraph writing (18), plagiarism (31), writing (305)
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Have students draft a paragraph and use the Paragraph Rewriter or Proofreading Tool to improve clarity, tone, and grammar, then reflect on the changes made. Use the Sentence Rewriter to demonstrate how tone shifts (formal, casual, simplified) affect meaning. Students can compare different versions and choose the most effective for their audience. Let students use the Title Generator to craft attention-grabbing titles for their essays, blog posts, or presentations, helping them understand the importance of engaging their audience. Assign students to paraphrase a paragraph using the Paraphrasing Tool, then discuss how to reword content while preserving meaning properly.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GPTGO AI - GPTGO
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6 to 12
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GPTGO AI is a search tool that combines the power of a search engine with AI-generated answers, offering fast and intelligent results for any question. It allows users to search ...more
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GPTGO AI is a search tool that combines the power of a search engine with AI-generated answers, offering fast and intelligent results for any question. It allows users to search the web and receive responses generated by AI, making it a helpful resource for quick research or gathering background information. Teachers can use GPTGO AI to generate lesson ideas, gather content for classroom discussions, or quickly check facts and definitions. Its simple interface and fast performance make it accessible for both educators and students to support learning in any subject area.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), data (181), Teacher Utilities (184)
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Assign students a topic and give them five minutes to use GPTGO AI to find key facts or summaries. Have them compare their AI-generated answer with a traditional web search to evaluate reliability and depth. Provide students with a list of statements (some true and some false) related to the current class content. Students must use GPTGO AI to verify the accuracy and cite the source link provided. In small groups, students use GPTGO AI to gather summaries or explanations of key concepts from a unit. Have each group create a collaborative digital or printed study guide to share with the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Vitalentum - Vitalentum
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6 to 12
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The Vitalentum Free ChatGPT website offers a free, easy way to use an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT. It allows students and teachers to ask questions, get help with writing, ...more
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The Vitalentum Free ChatGPT website offers a free, easy way to use an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT. It allows students and teachers to ask questions, get help with writing, translate languages, and generate ideas for stories or projects. The site also features tools for creating pictures using AI. There's no need to sign in, and it's available in many languages. Teachers can use it to support older students with writing, brainstorming, or creating visuals for assignments -- all in a safe, simple online space.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), data (181), digital storytelling (149), feedback (13)
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Have students use the AI image generator on the site to create a picture (e.g., a fantasy scene or historical setting), then write a descriptive paragraph, story, or poem inspired by it. Students choose a debate topic and ask the chatbot for arguments on both sides. They can use these as a starting point to build their own positions and practice persuasive speaking or writing. In world language classes, assign students to enter short English paragraphs and have the chatbot translate them into Spanish, French, or other languages. They then compare the results with their own translations and discuss differences.Edge Features:
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Copilot Chat - Microsoft
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K to 12
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is a secure, AI-powered tool available to Microsoft 365 subscribers, supporting functions like drafting content, summarizing information, brainstorming, analyzing...more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is a secure, AI-powered tool available to Microsoft 365 subscribers, supporting functions like drafting content, summarizing information, brainstorming, analyzing files, and generating visuals. It keeps data private, aligns with existing security policies, and aids educators with lesson planning, feedback, collaboration, and compliance.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), digital literacy (28), editing (85), summarizing (25)
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After collecting survey data or conducting a class experiment, students can use Excel and Copilot to summarize findings and generate graphs, demonstrating how AI supports effective data analysis and visualization. Following this, have students draft a paragraph, story, or essay and then work with Copilot to review grammar, tone, or structure, which promotes self-editing and reflective writing while reinforcing digital literacy. To further integrate Copilot, assign students a topic (e.g., climate change, a historical figure, or a math concept) and let them use the tool to create a summary. Then, have them evaluate the AI response, verify the information, and present their findings with their own enhancements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hume - Hume AI
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Hume AI is a New York-based research lab and technology company that develops emotionally intelligent artificial intelligence capable of understanding and responding to human emotional...more
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Hume AI is a New York-based research lab and technology company that develops emotionally intelligent artificial intelligence capable of understanding and responding to human emotional cues across voice, text, image, and video. Its key tools include Octave, a context-aware, expressive text-to-speech engine; EVI, an empathic voice interface that interprets tone and timing; and Expression Measurement, which analyzes emotional signals across various media. While the platform offers a free tier for experimentation, more advanced features, such as higher-volume text-to-speech, custom voices, and full access to EVI and expression Application Programming Interfaces, are available through paid plans. This makes Hume AI a valuable option for educators interested in exploring emotion-aware technology in digital storytelling, SEL instruction, or interactive learning environments.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), social and emotional learning (134), text to speech (18)
In the Classroom
Have students use Hume AI's expressive text-to-speech tool (Octave) to bring their creative writing to life, experimenting with tone and emotion to match their characters' moods and intentions. Ask students to analyze emotional tone in speeches, commercials, or video clips using expression measurement tools. Let students record and analyze their own speeches to identify how effectively they convey emotion, then revise and re-record to improve delivery and emotional impact.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Fluency: Framework and Foundations - Anthropic
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K to 12
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Learn how to use AI systems effectively, ethically, and safely by completing this free course from Anthropic. The course comprises 12 lessons and is estimated to take 3 to 4 ...more
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Learn how to use AI systems effectively, ethically, and safely by completing this free course from Anthropic. The course comprises 12 lessons and is estimated to take 3 to 4 hours to complete. Each lesson includes videos, practice exercises, and downloadable reference guides. Complete the final assessment and answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to receive an official certificate of completion. Participants can retake the quiz multiple times, and certificates are delivered via email. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), professional development (290), STEM (333)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this free course to become familiar with AI and how to use it effectively. In addition to providing a background understanding of AI, this course includes information on effective prompting techniques, a crucial skill for anyone who is using AI tools and resources. For additional prompt suggestions for educational use, visit the GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educators, reviewed here to find specific prompt suggestions for many classroom needs, including lesson planning, communication, and assessments. If you work with older students, choose videos from the course to share with students as needed to help them understand how to use AI effectively and safely.
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GeeksforGeeks School - GeeksforGeeks School
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GeeksforGeeks School is a comprehensive academic learning hub designed primarily for middle and high school students (starting around grade 8). The site offers structured learning resources,...more
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GeeksforGeeks School is a comprehensive academic learning hub designed primarily for middle and high school students (starting around grade 8). The site offers structured learning resources, including concept explanations, practice questions, quizzes, mock tests, and assignments, to help teachers and students assess understanding and build mastery. Content spans a wide range of subjects, including Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Social Studies, Commerce, and Computer Science, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and skill development. GeeksforGeeks School is especially useful for independent practice, remediation, and enrichment, as well as for students preparing for exams or strengthening foundational skills across core subject areas.
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tag(s): coding (96), Microsoft (55), problem solving (249), puzzles (157), quizzes (86), test prep (69)
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Students can take the practice quizzes and mock tests from the site. Students can take notes using NotebookLM, reviewed here. Students can do a show what you know video using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Byte - Code Breaker
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K to 12
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The Code Breaker "Chat" page introduces Byte, an AI-powered chatbot for K-12 classrooms. Byte does not require sign-in or collect personal data. It provides a safe and accessible space...more
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The Code Breaker "Chat" page introduces Byte, an AI-powered chatbot for K-12 classrooms. Byte does not require sign-in or collect personal data. It provides a safe and accessible space for students to explore prompt engineering, ask questions, and interact with AI. Byte is similar to a simplified ChatGPT, but made for young learners. Educator Brian Aspinall and his team at Code Breaker Inc. developed the tool. Their mission is to foster creativity, curiosity, and whole child development by safely integrating technology into learning. Byte is ideal for teachers introducing AI in class with low risk and high engagement. There are no sign-ups or privacy concerns -- just a direct way to spark curiosity and tech literacy.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), digital citizenship (98), digital literacy (28)
In the Classroom
Have students experiment with writing different prompts to see how Byte responds. Challenge them to refine their prompts to get clearer or more detailed answers, helping them practice precision in communication. Have students co-write a short story with Byte. They type the first few lines of a story and ask Byte to continue. Then have them edit and revise Byte's continuation to learn about structure, dialogue, and editing. Lead a class discussion on the role of AI in education and society. Have students ask Byte questions about fairness, privacy, or how AI is trained, then use those answers as a springboard for debate or written reflection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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