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Mindset Journal - Youcubed
Grades
K to 12tag(s): journals (22), student-centered (9), thinking skills (114)
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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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ChatGPT for Teachers - ChatGPT
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (287), chat (40), presentations (33), professional development (312)
In the Classroom
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 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (287), chat (40), professional development (312), Teacher Utilities (210)
In the Classroom
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 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): note taking (34), organizational skills (86)
In the Classroom
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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Copilot Chat - Microsoft
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (287), digital literacy (34), editing (89), summarizing (25)
In the Classroom
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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AI Fluency: Framework and Foundations - Anthropic
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (287), professional development (312), STEM (362)
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Byte - Code Breaker
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (287), digital citizenship (105), digital literacy (34)
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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Manitoba- Framework for Learning - Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning
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K to 12tag(s): collaboration (111), critical thinking (177), french (72)
In the Classroom
Have students work in small groups to solve a local or global issue (e.g., food waste, community wellness) using Manitoba's six Global Competencies (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Citizenship, etc.). They can present solutions through videos made with Powtoon, reviewed here. Inspired by the "Stories of Practice" section, have students document and reflect on their own learning journey over several weeks using photos, writing, or voice recordings in Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students create bilingual comics using Make an Animation, reviewed here in both English and French.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MindMap - 3axislabs
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4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (287), charts and graphs (195), concept mapping (18), graphic organizers (56), mind map (33), organizational skills (86)
In the Classroom
Students can use the tool to break down research topics into subtopics, helping them plan their inquiry process and visualize connections between ideas. Use mind maps to brainstorm characters, settings, plot points, and themes before writing narratives or stories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Passover - Everything You Need for Passover with Kids - PJ Library
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
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Students can compare and contrast the books' features in the Stories section using Figma, reviewed here. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a Passover Recipe Book. Finally, students can use Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to create their own Mad Lib.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pesach - Jewish Interactive
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K to 4In the Classroom
Students can participate in completing the activities posted on the website. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Pesach (Passover) with another holiday. Students can continue learning about Pesach (Passover) by using Kidrex, reviewed here to find out more about Pesach.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Students Love Amelia Earhart - Amelia Earhart Hanger Museum
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4 to 8tag(s): aviation (51), biographies (94), famous people (40), women (187), womenchangemaker (78)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here to create a timeline of Amelia Earhart's life. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast her with another famous aviator. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post a fact that they learned about her.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amelia Earhart Activity Book - National Headquarters Civil Air Patrol
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2 to 5tag(s): aviation (51), famous people (40), women (187), womenchangemaker (78)
In the Classroom
Teachers can have students complete the activities featured in the Activity Book. Students can create a Word Fun with information about Amelia Earhart's life. Have students use Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here to create a timeline of the important events of her life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amelia Earhart - PBS Learning Media
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K to 2tag(s): aviation (51), famous people (40), pioneers (13), womenchangemaker (78)
In the Classroom
Teachers can have students use the materials presented on the website. Instead of comparing Amelia Earhart to themselves, students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare her to other Pioneering Women, here. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to record facts that they learned about her.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Storyboard Templates - Canva
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3 to 12tag(s): collaboration (111), digital storytelling (165), reading comprehension (147), writing (309)
In the Classroom
After reading a short story or chapter, have students use a storyboard template to illustrate key events in sequence, helping them understand the story and identify plot elements. Have students choose a character and use a storyboard to demonstrate how they change over time, including their thoughts, emotions, decisions, and turning points, with visuals and brief captions. Have students storyboard a science process (like the water cycle or photosynthesis) to visually break down complex steps using icons, labels, and text boxes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Indus Valley Civilization - Learni
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4 to 8This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Provide students with a blank map of South Asia, or have them make one on Google My Maps, reviewed here, and have them locate and label the Indus River, Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, and modern countries in the region. In small groups, students can create posters highlighting one innovation from the Indus Valley (e.g., flush toilets, standardized bricks, trade seals). Include images, purpose, and how it compares to modern systems. Have students create their own symbolic "script" to write a simple message, then trade with classmates to see if others can decode it, mirroring the challenge of translating the Indus script.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mystery Breakout - Genially
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4 to 10tag(s): collaboration (111), critical thinking (177), digital escapes (29), game based learning (300), gamification (93), problem solving (273), puzzles (162), Teacher Utilities (210)
In the Classroom
Plan a whole class period where students rotate through different breakout challenges related to various subjects--math, ELA, science, and social studies--solving clues to "escape" each topic station. After the breakout, facilitate a class discussion or journal prompt in which students reflect on the strategies they used, the challenges they faced, and how they worked as a team. Have students design their own breakout rooms using Genially, incorporating subject content, puzzles, and story elements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hey Siri...what is AI? Introducing Students to Artificial Intelligence - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (287), professional development (312), STEM (362)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many ideas presented in this helpful article to learn how to utilize AI to enhance productivity, discover engaging ways to integrate real-world examples and technology into lessons, and incorporate AI into lessons on digital citizenship. Organize the ideas and examples found in this article using Milanote, reviewed here to save and share ideas for incorporating AI into everyday activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Searching for Amelia Earhart - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 9tag(s): aviation (51), women (187), womenchangemaker (78)
In the Classroom
Have students create a visual timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or MyLens reviewed here of events leading up to Earhart's final flight, incorporating both historical facts and theories introduced in the video. Using Google Earth reviewed here or printed world maps, have students trace Earhart's intended flight path and mark significant locations. Discuss what navigational tools were used in her time vs. today. Challenge students to create a modern-day rescue or search plan using today's technology. They must explain their tools (e.g., satellite imaging, sonar, drones) and how they would search for clues to Amelia's disappearance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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All About Amelia Earhart - Surviving a Teacher's Salary
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K to 2This site includes advertising.
tag(s): aircraft (26), women (187), womenchangemaker (78)
In the Classroom
Begin with a reading or YouTube video of I Am Amelia Earhart, by Brad Meltzer. Pause to discuss key moments, encouraging students to make connections and ask questions about Amelia's courage and dreams. Students can complete pages from the free printable workbook, such as the fill-in-the-blank biography, inspirational quote reflections, or word search. Have students follow directions to make one of the Amelia-themed snacks from the blog post. Use the included aviator-themed craft ideas (like making goggles or pilot hats) to help students "step into Amelia's shoes" while learning through hands-on fun.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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