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Racism. No Way - NSW Department of Education
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K to 12
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This site shares anti-racism and anti-prejudice education resources for Australian schools that provide support for schools in any country. Visit the different areas to learn how to...more
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This site shares anti-racism and anti-prejudice education resources for Australian schools that provide support for schools in any country. Visit the different areas to learn how to understand racism and bias in various institutions and religions. Find anti-racism and anti-prejudice lessons for all grade levels, including quizzes, classes, and activities that provide foundational skills to counter racism and prejudice.
tag(s): bias (33), difficult conversations (53), racism (82), social and emotional learning (204)
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Include this site with your resources for teaching about racism and prejudice. Use a curation tool such as Wakelet, reviewed here to gather resources and share with students. Engage students using Parable of the Polygons, reviewed here to introduce the topic of bias in an easy-to-understand way. For younger students, visit Anti-Racism for Kids 101: Starting to Talk About Race, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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ClassQuestion - Adam Blalock
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4 to 12
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ClassQuestion is an easy-to-use tool for getting feedback. Send questions and receive instant feedback with a plot of the results. Create a free account, then use the menu to locate...more
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ClassQuestion is an easy-to-use tool for getting feedback. Send questions and receive instant feedback with a plot of the results. Create a free account, then use the menu to locate how to create a new class. After making a class, follow the prompts to create a question by adding the number of answers and identifying the correct answer; choose none if conducting a poll or if only recording student participation. Save your question, then share it from your classroom folders. To respond, students create an account and access questions on their own devices using your classroom code. Your results are available in the Question Data section of the account dashboard.
tag(s): assessment (140), data (211), Formative Assessment (42), polls and surveys (44), questioning (37), quizzes (83)
In the Classroom
Use ClassQuestion to receive instant feedback for many different classroom purposes. For example, use this tool to create exit tickets to help determine students' understanding of content and guide further lessons. Use this tool as a debate and discussion starter by asking students to take a stance on a topic, then divide students into groups to develop their position further. Gamify learning by turning review sessions into opportunities for students or groups to earn points for correct responses. Input data collections from students to quickly create graphs; for example, create a poll of students' favorite foods and share the results with students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CurriConnect Book List: Civil War - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12
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CurriConnects presents this book list about the Civil War. Read fiction and nonfiction about Abe Lincoln, battles, women, children, and slaves during the Civil War. Discover how escaped...more
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CurriConnects presents this book list about the Civil War. Read fiction and nonfiction about Abe Lincoln, battles, women, children, and slaves during the Civil War. Discover how escaped slaves sent codes about Confederate secrets, how children disguised themselves to become soldiers, and more. The collection includes true and fictional tales about people and battles with books for all grade levels. CurriConnects thematic book lists include ISBNs for ordering or searching, interest, grade levels, and Lexile levels to match students' independent reading levels to challenge, not frustrate. Don't miss other CurriConnects themes being added regularly. If your library does not have the books, try interlibrary loan!
tag(s): 1800s (90), black history (132), civil rights (223), civil war (145), lincoln (64), slavery (80)
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During your unit on the Civil War, encourage students to read one of these books for their independent reading. Choose a book from the list for a read-aloud with your class. Older students could choose from this list for literature circles.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching for Change - Teaching for Change
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K to 12
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Teaching for Change offers educators resources for building social justice through classroom activities by sharing professional development, social justice lessons, resources,...more
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Teaching for Change offers educators resources for building social justice through classroom activities by sharing professional development, social justice lessons, resources, and learning communities. Visit the Educator Resources to find resources linked to areas of focus that include anti-bias education, civil rights teaching, social justice books, and much more. The book section includes booklists and picture book reviews by theme.
tag(s): bias (33), central america (26), civics (130), civil rights (223), cross cultural understanding (176), difficult conversations (53)
In the Classroom
Add this resource to your teaching resources when teaching social justice issues. Visit the booklist to find resources in your classroom library that address many forms of social injustice and cultural issues. Teach students how to engage in productive conversations about difficult topics using resources shared on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Resources Related to Difficult Conversations, reviewed here. Encourage motivated students to become involved in causes that interest them by sharing ideas found on DoSomething.org, reviewed here.
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Rosh Hashanah Resource Collection - The Jewish Educator Portal
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K to 12
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The Jewish Educator Portal shares a curated and diverse collection of resources for all grade levels to teach about the Jewish New Year. Choose from lesson plans, podcasts, a Padlet...more
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The Jewish Educator Portal shares a curated and diverse collection of resources for all grade levels to teach about the Jewish New Year. Choose from lesson plans, podcasts, a Padlet collection, videos, and more for use in your classroom. Begin by selecting an activity from the provided thumbnail to open a full description that includes suggested grade levels, details for the appropriate setting to conduct the activity, and other helpful information. Open the activity by selecting the dropdown box below the link to view resources. Although registration isn't necessary, creating a free account allows you to bookmark and save favorite resources.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (176), holidays (292), jews (65), podcasts (172), religions (120), rosh hashanah (12), yom kippur (14)
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Save this resource to include as part of your lessons on Rosh Hashanah. Find additional resources on the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: TeachersFirst's Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Resources, reviewed here. Use Wakelet, reviewed here to curate and share information with students, such as videos, articles, and activities on this site. As an assessment activity, ask students to share information about Rosh Hashanah and Jewish holiday celebrations by creating short animated videos using Vmaker, reviewed here.
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8 Free Veterans Day Activities for Elementary Students - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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K to 5
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Teach even our youngest students how to honor and appreciate Veterans' contributions to the United States with the activities and lessons on this Veterans Day site. Gather ideas for...more
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Teach even our youngest students how to honor and appreciate Veterans' contributions to the United States with the activities and lessons on this Veterans Day site. Gather ideas for making Veterans Day posters, writing thank you letters, and hosting a show and tell. Additional ideas include a picture book list for read-alouds, suggestions for writing an acrostic poem, and a compare and contrast activity to find similarities and differences between Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
tag(s): book lists (165), holidays (292), poetry (197), preK (330), veterans (37), writing (310)
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Include these activities as part of any Veterans Day lessons and celebrations. Consider including ideas shared on this site as part of station rotations. Find additional ideas to include in your station rotations by visiting TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Veterans Day Resources, reviewed here. As a final project, ask students to share their letters, posters, and other creations as part of a class-created video project to share with the community. Use Screenpal, reviewed here to record your video, then share it with your community on your school or class website.
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How to Make Veterans Day for Kids Memorable - Wounded Warrier Project
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Help students comprehend the deeper significance of Veterans Day beyond parades and flag-waving with the educational programs recommended by the Wounded Warrior Project. Complete the...more
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Help students comprehend the deeper significance of Veterans Day beyond parades and flag-waving with the educational programs recommended by the Wounded Warrior Project. Complete the free registration to access materials for Honor Their Courage!, an educational service program that teaches students about the history and sacrifices of the military while participating in a fundraising activity. Register to participate in either the K-5 or 6-12 program. In addition to Honor Their Courage!, the site shares several ideas for crafts, activities, and ideas to turn education into action.
tag(s): heroes (22), stories and storytelling (80), veterans (37)
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Use ideas from this site to teach students about the real meaning of Veterans Day and highlight veterans' service during times of war and peace. Find additional Veterans Day resources on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Veterans Day Resources, reviewed here. Add interactivity to lessons by including "chats" with soldiers and military leaders using AI tools such as Humy, reviewed here. Visit Humy to find chats and collections with options to talk with famous people involved in World War I, World War II, and more. Use Mizou, reviewed here to create customized chatbots and experiences as an interactive activity to expand learning about the role of veterans. For example, search Mizou to find a shared D-Day role-playing experience, then use this activity to create an experience for your students that relates to another military event or a specific veteran.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hispanic Heritage Month - Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino
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K to 12
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The Smithsonian Museum shares this website explaining the history behind Hispanic Heritage Month and provides numerous resources for learning more about Latino American experiences....more
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The Smithsonian Museum shares this website explaining the history behind Hispanic Heritage Month and provides numerous resources for learning more about Latino American experiences. Visit the different areas of the site to learn about Latino culture, Independence Days, food, art, and famous Latinos; another portion of the site shares educational resources, including teaching and learning resources.
tag(s): artists (102), central america (26), cross cultural understanding (176), dance (42), hispanic (54), south america (80), women (191)
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Include this site with other resources you use to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Find additional ideas at the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Hispanic Americans' Contributions to American Culture, reviewed here. As students learn about Hispanic countries, use MapHub, reviewed here to create interactive maps with photos of important locations. Take students on a virtual visit using Google Arts and Culture, reviewed here to learn more about Hispanic locations, culture, and significant members of the Hispanic community using "Hispanic" as a keyword search.
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Humane Education Teaching Resources - TeachHeart.org
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K to 12
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Visit Humane Education to find over two hundred free lesson plans, worksheets, and more for students aged 3-18. The lessons teach skills that help students learn compassion towards...more
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Visit Humane Education to find over two hundred free lesson plans, worksheets, and more for students aged 3-18. The lessons teach skills that help students learn compassion towards people, animals, and our planet. Register using your email to gain access to the lesson plans that align with Common Core Standards and Social Emotional Learning Standards and connect to ISTE Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
tag(s): book lists (165), climate change (112), nutrition (136), preK (330), social and emotional learning (204)
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Take advantage of the many free resources on this site to incorporate SEL activities into any classroom and subject. Many resources are built into NearPod, reviewed here and Seesaw, reviewed here lessons that include interactive activities. Use the included book lists to find new reading material for your classroom. Use mind mapping tools such as Mind Map Generator, reviewed here and MyLens, reviewed here to encourage student discussions of kindness and fairness while viewing the interactivity of the different components of compassion.
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Stylar - Stylar
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K to 12
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Stylar is an image and design tool incorporating AI to enhance and edit images. It allows members to transform photos using any of the included filters, combine images using AI, ...more
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Stylar is an image and design tool incorporating AI to enhance and edit images. It allows members to transform photos using any of the included filters, combine images using AI, easily remove objects, and more. Begin by creating an account using your email or logging in with a Google account. Edit images by uploading a photo from your device and choosing from the many editing tools and filters provided. Select "Create a new project" to create images from text, insert objects, and alter images using the provided tools. When finished, images are available in your history and can be downloaded. The free plan offers 30 credits/day (reset daily), 3 auto prompts per day, and 5 text-to-image and image-to-image features per day.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), editing (96), images (273)
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Stylar is perfect for many classroom uses and an excellent resource for you and your students. Use the image tools to remove unwanted objects from classroom photos, create profile images of students for student projects, or create AI images for creative writing projects. Include images when creating websites using free tools such as Site123, reviewed here or to add interest with slide presentations designed using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wick Editor - Wicklets, LLC
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4 to 12
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Create games and animations with Wick Editor's open-source tools, available as beta downloads or browser editors. Visit the example page for tutorials, examples, and program references....more
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Create games and animations with Wick Editor's open-source tools, available as beta downloads or browser editors. Visit the example page for tutorials, examples, and program references. Use filters on this page to find examples by difficulty level or type of animation project. The tutorial videos reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): animation (71), gamification (89), STEM (380)
In the Classroom
Wick Editor offers beginners and advanced participants opportunities to create animations and games. Share this site with some of your more "techy" students and allow them to explore and develop, then ask them to become experts and share their ideas with new participants. Use the examples to find ideas for incorporating animation into many different lessons. For example, ask students to create animated timelines, animate the growth of a plant from a seed, or use the popup activity to share interesting facts about famous people in history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wheel of Names - Mikko Haapanen - Seating Chart Maker
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K to 12
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The Wheel of Names is a popular online tool for random name selection, decision-making, or prize giveaways. It allows you to input a list of names, options, or items into ...more
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The Wheel of Names is a popular online tool for random name selection, decision-making, or prize giveaways. It allows you to input a list of names, options, or items into a spinning wheel format. When the wheel is spun, it randomly selects one name or option from the list. This tool is commonly used in classrooms for selecting students for tasks, in virtual meetings for choosing discussion topics, or in games for determining winners. It adds an element of fun and randomness to decision-making processes. The Wheel of Names not only offers mobile and desktop apps for versatile usage but also provides a wealth of resources covering various aspects such as wheel examples and templates, and FAQs, plus troubleshooting tips. These resources ensure you have comprehensive support and guidance to make the most out of the Wheel of Names.
tag(s): classroom management (143), Teacher Utilities (222)
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The Wheel of Names can be a versatile tool for enhancing student engagement and participation while creating a safe and positive classroom setting. One effective use is for random selection, where the wheel can be spun to choose students for tasks, discussions, or presentations, ensuring fairness and transparency without singling out individuals. This transparent randomization helps avoid potential discomfort or anxiety from direct calling out. Another valuable application is in decision-making activities, such as selecting topics for projects or prioritizing ideas generated through collaborative brainstorming. By combining the Wheel of Names with other tech tools like collaborative platforms here, educators can create dynamic learning experiences that promote engagement, fairness, and effective decision-making in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smash Boom Podcast - American Public Media
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3 to 5
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Smash Boom Best is a podcast designed to engage and educate kids and families through fun debates. Each episode features a lively matchup between two fascinating subjects, where debaters...more
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Smash Boom Best is a podcast designed to engage and educate kids and families through fun debates. Each episode features a lively matchup between two fascinating subjects, where debaters present facts and passionate arguments to help listeners decide the winner. The site offers access to all episodes, interactive extras like listening party kits and scoresheets, and additional educational resources.
tag(s): debate (38), listening (119), persuasive writing (50), podcasts (172), speech (66)
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In the classroom, you can engage students in critical thinking by using episodes as a starting point for debates, encouraging them to form teams and defend their positions using facts and persuasive arguments. Enhance learning by integrating tech tools like Padlet, reviewed here for students to post arguments and gather feedback. Extend learning beyond the classroom by assigning episodes as homework and encouraging students to discuss the debates with their caregivers, friends, and community. Students can present their debates at family gatherings or community events, fostering a broader dialogue and involving others in their learning process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Khanmigo - Khan Academy
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K to 12
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Khanmigo offers a suite of free AI-powered tools specially designed for educators. Choose a resource from several categories for differentiation, planning, creating, learning, or support....more
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Khanmigo offers a suite of free AI-powered tools specially designed for educators. Choose a resource from several categories for differentiation, planning, creating, learning, or support. Select any tool and add the requested information, such as topic, grade level, and learning objectives, into the message box. Adjust the response by highlighting any output portion and asking for changes. When finished, use the included options to print the information, export it to Microsoft Word, create a PDF, or save it to your Google Drive. The results are also available in your Khanmigo account, in the "My Documents" folder. Always double-check information generated by AI for accuracy before using it.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), assessment (140), differentiation (100), rubrics (40), Special Needs (45), Teacher Utilities (222)
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Take advantage of these AI-powered resources to save time and increase productivity. For example, use the Exit Ticket creator to design end-of-lesson assessments to determine student understanding or the Make it Relevant! generator to design lessons that engage learners based on their interests. Differentiate learning by adjusting text levels to match students' abilities or increase comprehension by chunking text into manageable sections.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Murf.ai - Murf.ai
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Murf.ai is an AI-driven website offering realistic text-to-speech voiceovers in over 20 languages. You can choose from a library of voices to create professional-quality audio for podcasts,...more
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Murf.ai is an AI-driven website offering realistic text-to-speech voiceovers in over 20 languages. You can choose from a library of voices to create professional-quality audio for podcasts, videos, presentations, and more. The site features tools for voice cloning, editing, dubbing, and integration with applications like Google Slides and Canva.
tag(s): creative writing (125), descriptive writing (45), digital storytelling (179), text to speech (24)
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Have students write short stories and use Murf.ai to create unique voiceovers for their characters. This will engage them in creative writing and enhance their storytelling with realistic narration. Have your students start a class podcast series using voiceovers. They can share book reviews or interviews. They can use the multi-language capabilities to practice pronunciation by listening to and repeating native voiceovers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Mania - SEL Check-Ins with Google Tools - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Understanding students' attitudes and circumstances is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment. This session will equip you with practical strategies that use Google tools to track changes in student well-being, enabling you to adapt to effectively meet individual student needs. Learn how to conduct SEL check-ins, interpret the data, and integrate this valuable feedback into your teaching practices. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education. 2. Explore various Google tools suitable for conducting SEL check-ins. 3. Gain practical tips for integrating SEL check-ins into daily classroom routines. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Understanding students' attitudes and circumstances is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment. This session will equip you with practical strategies that use Google tools to track changes in student well-being, enabling you to adapt to effectively meet individual student needs. Learn how to conduct SEL check-ins, interpret the data, and integrate this valuable feedback into your teaching practices. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education. 2. Explore various Google tools suitable for conducting SEL check-ins. 3. Gain practical tips for integrating SEL check-ins into daily classroom routines. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Google (20), OK2Askarchive (51), professional development (296), social and emotional learning (204)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Mania - Google Keep Basics - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and scattered ideas? Discover the simplicity and power of Google Keep, a versatile tool that can transform your personal workflow and boost your productivity! In this one-hour session, you'll learn how to harness Google Keep's robust features to capture thoughts, manage tasks, and streamline your day-to-day activities. Experience the convenience of integrating text, images, audio, and sketches into color-coded notes and checklists that keep your personal and professional life perfectly aligned. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover the core functionalities of Google Keep. 2. Learn how to quickly capture thoughts, images, and voice memos using various devices. 3. Understand how to utilize color-coding, labels, and pinning features to categorize information and prioritize tasks. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and scattered ideas? Discover the simplicity and power of Google Keep, a versatile tool that can transform your personal workflow and boost your productivity! In this one-hour session, you'll learn how to harness Google Keep's robust features to capture thoughts, manage tasks, and streamline your day-to-day activities. Experience the convenience of integrating text, images, audio, and sketches into color-coded notes and checklists that keep your personal and professional life perfectly aligned. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover the core functionalities of Google Keep. 2. Learn how to quickly capture thoughts, images, and voice memos using various devices. 3. Understand how to utilize color-coding, labels, and pinning features to categorize information and prioritize tasks. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): curation (27), Google (20), note taking (36), OK2Askarchive (51), organizational skills (91), professional development (296)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Mania - Game Templates with Google Slides - TeachersFirst
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In this one-hour session, we'll explore the exciting world of premade game templates and learn how to use them to create engaging gameboards and dynamic educational games. Whether you teach math, language arts, science, or another subject, game-based learning can enhance student engagement and deepen learning. Discover how to transform your classroom into an interactive playground where students can actively practice and reinforce their skills. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the benefits of game-based learning. 2. Examine Google Slides templates that can be customized to create interactive learning activities. 3. Learn to integrate games across subjects. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
In this one-hour session, we'll explore the exciting world of premade game templates and learn how to use them to create engaging gameboards and dynamic educational games. Whether you teach math, language arts, science, or another subject, game-based learning can enhance student engagement and deepen learning. Discover how to transform your classroom into an interactive playground where students can actively practice and reinforce their skills. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the benefits of game-based learning. 2. Examine Google Slides templates that can be customized to create interactive learning activities. 3. Learn to integrate games across subjects. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Paris Olympics 2024 - CNN
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4 to 12
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CNN brings the story of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics to readers through up-to-date stories, athlete pictures, and spotlight information that takes you behind the scenes to explore...more
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CNN brings the story of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics to readers through up-to-date stories, athlete pictures, and spotlight information that takes you behind the scenes to explore controversy and human interest articles. Be sure to include this site as part of your Olympics resources for you and your students.
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In the Classroom
Engage students in learning about athletes from around the world and the countries they represent through the eyes of the Summer Olympic Games using this site and others as they follow the course of the Olympic Games. Visit SchoolAI, reviewed here to find many teacher-created Olympics chatbots that guide students into self-directed learning activities focusing on literacy, Olympic math, and the science behind the Olympics. As students explore the athletes and sports of the Olympics, ask students to share their learning and observations by creating a simple class blog using Telegraph, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Citizenship Lessons - ISTE
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K to 12
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ISTE & ASCD presents these lessons and activities for students of all ages in the five Digital Citizenship competencies (inclusive, engaged, balanced, alert, and informed). Click ...more
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ISTE & ASCD presents these lessons and activities for students of all ages in the five Digital Citizenship competencies (inclusive, engaged, balanced, alert, and informed). Click here to read more about each competency and see a video. Each lesson is in PDF format and includes vocabulary, ISTE standards alignment, learning objectives, materials list, and engaging classroom activities.
tag(s): digital citizenship (110), internet safety (121)
In the Classroom
For younger students, you could present one lesson every couple of weeks, reviewing the previous lesson first. For older students, you might consider teaching these lessons as a unit at the beginning of the year to set the tone and expectations in your classroom for using the Internet.
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