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The 150 Best Podcasts to Enrich Your Mind - Open Culture, LLC
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6 to 12
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The Great Podcasts section of Open Culture offers teachers a curated list of more than 135 free podcast series covering topics such as art, design, music, history, philosophy, business,...more
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The Great Podcasts section of Open Culture offers teachers a curated list of more than 135 free podcast series covering topics such as art, design, music, history, philosophy, business, and culture. Popular titles include 99 Percent Invisible, The New Yorker Radio Hour, Freakonomics Radio, and This American Life. These podcasts are excellent tools for classroom listening, discussion prompts, or independent enrichment across multiple subjects and grade levels. Please note that some podcast episodes or companion materials are available on YouTube; if your district blocks YouTube, those episodes may not be accessible.
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tag(s): business (50), design (77), famous people (38), podcasts (149), sports (84)
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Choose a short podcast episode, such as 99 Percent Invisible or This American Life, and have students listen in groups, noting the main ideas, tone, and supporting details. Follow with a discussion on how the speaker uses storytelling to convey meaning. Provide a transcript (if available) and have students annotate key phrases, claims, and rhetorical techniques to reinforce listening comprehension and textual analysis. Pair podcasts with other media, for example, listen to a design-focused 99 Percent Invisible episode during a STEM or art project, and have students present how the podcast deepened their understanding of the topic.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Open Cultures Free Movies Online - Open Culture, LLC
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6 to 12
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The "Free Movies Online" section of Open Culture offers teachers access to a vast library of more than 4,000 films available legally and for free, spanning beloved classics, independent...more
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The "Free Movies Online" section of Open Culture offers teachers access to a vast library of more than 4,000 films available legally and for free, spanning beloved classics, independent cinema, documentaries, silent movies, Westerns, noir, and more. Popular titles and collections include works by directors such as Alfred Hitchcock (e.g., The 39 Steps and The Lodger) and large curated sets, such as 300+ free films from the National Film Board of Canada. Please note: many of the films are hosted on YouTube, so if your school district blocks YouTube access, those particular links may not be viewable.
tag(s): famous people (38), movies (52)
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Choose a classic film, such as The 39 Steps or Modern Times, and have students analyze its camera angles, lighting, dialogue, and symbolism. Discuss how early filmmakers conveyed emotion and story without advanced technology. Assign documentaries or period films that connect to Social Studies lessons. Students can create short presentations using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here linking the film's events or issues to real-world history. Host a mini "World Film Week" where students view and discuss short films or animations from different countries in the Open Culture library, identifying how culture and setting influence storytelling.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Open Culture Free Online Courses - Open Culture, LLC
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9 to 12
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The Open Culture page on Free Online Courses curates over 1,700 no-cost courses from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT, covering a wide range of subjects including humanities,...more
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The Open Culture page on Free Online Courses curates over 1,700 no-cost courses from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT, covering a wide range of subjects including humanities, social sciences, computer science, mathematics, history, art, and world languages. The listings include downloadable audio and video lectures, MOOCs, and audit options, making it a flexible resource for advanced learners, enrichment, or flipped-classroom models. Teachers can use these courses to supplement curriculum topics, assign independent enrichment activities, or provide whole-class explorations for upper-grade students. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): art history (103), artificial intelligence (254), artists (91), business (50), civil war (142), coding (96), computers (107), cultures (266), engineering (135), environment (247), politics (123), psychology (61), religions (121), shakespeare (98), sociology (24), world war 1 (85), world war 2 (169)
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Choose short university lectures related to your current unit (e.g., history, literature, or psychology). Have students summarize key takeaways and connect them to class topics. Assign a relevant Open Culture lecture for homework, then use class time for guided discussion, problem-solving, or creative applications of the concept. Form small groups where students take different Open Culture courses and share summaries or key insights with the class, encouraging collaboration and exposure to diverse subjects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Open Culture - Open Culture, LLC
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4 to 12
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Open Culture is a rich, freely accessible resource that curates a wide variety of educational media, including audiobooks, e-books, films, podcasts, language lessons, and K-12 materials....more
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Open Culture is a rich, freely accessible resource that curates a wide variety of educational media, including audiobooks, e-books, films, podcasts, language lessons, and K-12 materials. Whether you're looking for classic literature in audio form, open-access university lectures, or multicultural language videos, Open Culture provides easily navigable lists and categories that make it teacher-friendly for classroom integration. While many items are downloadable or streamable, please note that some video content is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube access, those videos will not be viewable.
tag(s): architecture (81), artists (91), authors (109), cultures (266), famous people (38), musical instruments (59), news (221), scientists (71)
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Choose a classic from Open Culture's free audiobook list and assign small groups to listen and discuss themes, characters, or historical context. Pair a historical audiobook (e.g., The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) with a Social Studies lesson on the corresponding era. Students can create visual timelines using Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here or journal entries written from a character's point of view. After listening to a story, invite students to produce their own podcast episode with Buzzsprout, reviewed here inspired by the text, reflecting on themes, tone, or moral lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Superstructures - Teaching Lab Studios
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K to 12
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Superstructures is an online platform offering AI-infused, whole-class thinking routines designed to foster collaborative discussion and deepen student reasoning. Teachers pick a "structure"...more
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Superstructures is an online platform offering AI-infused, whole-class thinking routines designed to foster collaborative discussion and deepen student reasoning. Teachers pick a "structure" tailored to a thinking skill or academic standard, launch it, and let students contribute in real time while an AI assistant (Soop) helps guide the flow. The tool supports any subject and helps energize lesson hooks, formative assessments, or practice blocks. It also gives teachers real-time insights into student responses to inform discussion.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), collaboration (104), graphic organizers (56), mind map (31), teaching strategies (67)
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Start a new unit by launching a "See, Think, Wonder" Superstructure using an image, short video clip, or text excerpt. Have students post their observations and inferences live, then discuss patterns that emerge. Create a discussion Superstructure in which each student must respond to a prompt from a rotating viewpoint (e.g., character perspectives in a novel, perspectives on a historical issue). The AI assistant helps keep the debate balanced and on topic. Have students connect new vocabulary terms in a concept-mapping activity, using examples, synonyms, and visuals to deepen understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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11 Google Doc Tips - Ivy Levine
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3 to 12
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This Google blog post highlights 11 practical tips and features in Google Docs that help users work more efficiently and collaboratively. The tips include using smart chips and building...more
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This Google blog post highlights 11 practical tips and features in Google Docs that help users work more efficiently and collaboratively. The tips include using smart chips and building blocks to organize projects, inserting drafts and templates, comparing documents, customizing dictionaries, adding alternative text for accessibility, voice typing, and generating citations, all designed to save time and support better organization and communication in writing tasks. These features are useful for both classroom productivity and student collaboration on writing and research projects.
tag(s): Accessibility (11), blogs (71), collaboration (104), digital writing (2), text to speech (22)
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Have students co-author a shared Google Doc using comments and suggestions to brainstorm ideas, ask questions, and build a piece of writing together in real time. Encourage students to use voice typing, alt text, and formatting tools to make their work more accessible and to build awareness of inclusive design practices. Have students design their own writing or project templates in Google Docs that they can reuse for future assignments or share with classmates.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Latimer: AI for Everyone - FutureSum AI
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5 to 12
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Latimer is an artificial intelligence platform built around a large language model (LLM) designed with inclusivity, cultural diversity, and historical depth at its core. Unlike many...more
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Latimer is an artificial intelligence platform built around a large language model (LLM) designed with inclusivity, cultural diversity, and historical depth at its core. Unlike many mainstream AI tools, Latimer's training data intentionally includes voices, perspectives, and histories from underrepresented communities to produce responses that are more accurate, culturally fluent, and less biased. Use this resource much like other chatbot tools for idea generation, writing support, research assistance, and inquiry-based exploration. Latimer also offers APIs and partnerships (such as with Grammarly and organizations like Black Girls Code) to extend its use in classrooms and beyond, emphasizing inclusive engagement with technology. Free plans include 10 monthly responses.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), bias (30), cultures (266), diversity (52), perspective (25)
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Use Latimer to generate multiple perspectives on a historical event or social issue, then have students discuss how background and lived experience can shape interpretation. Have students use Latimer.ai to generate research questions or organize notes, then locate and cite evidence from trusted sources to support their findings. Use Latimer as a case study to explore ethical AI use, representation in technology, and responsible decision-making, connecting directly to digital citizenship standards.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SMART Goals Worksheet - Lake Superior State University
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4 to 12
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The SMART Goals Worksheet from Lake Superior State University is an easy-to-use tool that helps students set clear and realistic goals. It guides them to make goals that are Specific,...more
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The SMART Goals Worksheet from Lake Superior State University is an easy-to-use tool that helps students set clear and realistic goals. It guides them to make goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. The worksheet asks simple questions, such as the goal, progress measurement criteria, and the goal date to complete the project. It also includes a section for creating an action plan that lists steps to take, potential challenges, and helpful resources. This worksheet is useful for teaching students how to plan, stay focused, and work toward their goals in an organized way.
tag(s): thinking skills (84)
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Have students brainstorm personal, academic, or classroom goals (for example, reading more, improving writing, or being kinder on the playground). Then guide them through completing the SMART Goals Worksheet together to turn a simple idea into a clear, structured goal. Have students pair up to share their SMART goals and action plans. Partners can give friendly feedback by checking if the goals are specific, measurable, and realistic. Create a "Goal Wall" where students post their goals (or just the focus area, like "Reading" or "Organization"). Update the wall as students reach milestones to celebrate effort and growth.
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The Recyclers: From Trash Comes Triumph - 60 Minutes
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This portion of a 60 Minutes episode tells the story of a town built on a garbage dump in Paraguay. This inspirational tale tells the story of the city of ...more
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This portion of a 60 Minutes episode tells the story of a town built on a garbage dump in Paraguay. This inspirational tale tells the story of the city of Cateura and the work of the trash pickers who sift through enormous piles of trash to scavenge anything they can sell. Instead of being a story about a down-and-out town, the episode features the recycled orchestra in Cateura and its creative methods for making instruments from trash. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): musical instruments (59), recycling (45), south america (80)
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Include this video with lessons on South America, recycling, conservation, or musical instruments. Use Eduaide, reviewed here to create supplemental materials that extend learning based upon the concept of recycling and resilience. For example, use the Project-Based Learning planner to generate an inquiry plan and add a KWL chart from the organizers for students to share information about the benefits of recycling. As a final extension, ask students to create musical instruments from recycled materials and use Clipchamp, reviewed here to make a video that discusses the materials in their instrument and how to play it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Planner Generator - Click School
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K to 12
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Click School offers free templates for classroom seating arrangements. In Click School, you can add first and last names, gender, and target grade. There are multiple templates to choose...more
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Click School offers free templates for classroom seating arrangements. In Click School, you can add first and last names, gender, and target grade. There are multiple templates to choose from to design your seating charts. All charts can be saved or downloaded to your computer.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (123), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Students can help design their seating arrangements in the classroom. Adjust seating based on observed needs such as attention, participation, or social dynamics. After a week, review whether the change helped and discuss strategies for productive learning spaces.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Chart - Gynzy
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K to 12
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create ...more
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create your own furniture, add your students, change the colors of the student names, draw, add images, and more. In addition to the classroom seating chart, there are many other ways to use Gynzy, including templates and tools from its library.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (123), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Use the seating chart to quickly rearrange students into different seating configurations such as pairs, pods, or rows. Try a new setup each day and have students reflect on how the arrangement affects focus and collaboration. Create seating charts based on instructional goals, such as pairing students for peer support, mixed-ability collaboration, or discussion partners during reading, math, or project work. Create and save multiple seating charts for different scenarios so that substitutes or co-teachers can manage the classroom smoothly without disrupting routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers - HMH
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"8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers" is a quick read that shares simple classroom management ideas. The article is divided into Classroom Design, Organization, Student...more
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"8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers" is a quick read that shares simple classroom management ideas. The article is divided into Classroom Design, Organization, Student Behavior, and Managing Instructional Time. Within these four categories are websites that offer ideas for each area.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (123), Teacher Utilities (199)
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In addition to the bell ringers link posted on the site, students can use Do Now Activity Generator, reviewed here. Students can map out their ideal classroom using Google Drawing, reviewed here. Finally, students can decide on which PBIS reward they would like by holding a classroom vote.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives - PBIS Rewards
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and...more
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and Value. Examples of incentives include: Family Night Bag, Afternoon Movie, Bingo, DJ Dance Party, Salt Dough Creation, Teacher Lip Sync Battle, and more. The chart allows for filtering to view incentives easily.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (123), teaching strategies (67)
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Students can fill out a Google Form, reviewed here to decide as a class or school what they are working for. Students can see a visual of their progress by creating an incentive jar on either Google Drawing, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Finally, students can write thank-you letters if they receive any donations for their incentives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior - TeacherVision
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K to 12
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The...more
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The resource focuses on clearly describing student behaviors such as cooperation, responsibility, effort, participation, and self-control using strengths-based language. It is especially helpful for saving time during grading periods while ensuring feedback is specific, encouraging, and professional. The comments can also be adapted for conferences, behavior notes, or goal-setting conversations with students and families.
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tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (123), teaching strategies (67)
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Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to list examples of adjectives that they can use to describe positive behavior in their classroom. Students can create magazine covers using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here to showcase examples of positive student behavior. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book of positive student behavior with visuals.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers - Understood
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"Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers" is an informative article that explains how positive behavior strategies support student success in the classroom. The article is...more
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"Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers" is an informative article that explains how positive behavior strategies support student success in the classroom. The article is organized into clear sections that address why positive behavior strategies are important, what they look like in practice, how teachers can implement them in the classroom, and how families can support these strategies at home. It also includes additional resources and research for further learning. Embedded within the article is a short YouTube video, approximately three minutes long, that focuses on teaching self-regulation through modeling.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (123), teaching strategies (67)
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Students can begin to monitor their moods by posting their feelings on a Padlet, reviewed here feelings board. Students can use brain breaks featured on GoNoodle, reviewed here. Students can use Canva for Education, reviewed here to create posters for nonverbal cues.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models - Prodigy
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Prodigy's "How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models" is an informative blog post that introduces educators to blended learning by first defining it and outlining its key benefits....more
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Prodigy's "How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models" is an informative blog post that introduces educators to blended learning by first defining it and outlining its key benefits. The article then explains six blended learning models, including Face-to-Face Driver, Rotation, Flex, Online Lab, Self Blend, and Online Driver. Each model is described in detail, with practical guidance for immediate classroom implementation and clear examples of its use in instructional settings.
tag(s): blended learning (28), blogs (71), classroom management (123), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Students can participate in various blended learning models in the classroom. In the Flex Model, students can participate in a Kahoot!, reviewed here or create their own Blooket, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Lino, reviewed here to build an online collaborative board of material that they learned from any of the examples of blended learning shared in the blog post.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Floop - Melanie Kong and Christine Witcher
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3 to 12
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Floop allows for fast teacher feedback on student work, guided peer feedback, and self-assessment. Within Teacher Feedback, teachers can select from drag-and-drop comments and place...more
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Floop allows for fast teacher feedback on student work, guided peer feedback, and self-assessment. Within Teacher Feedback, teachers can select from drag-and-drop comments and place feedback in designated areas of student work. In Guided Peer Feedback, students learn how to give and receive feedback through scaffolding prompts. Self-assessment enables customized prompts that foster student self-reflection and feedback. In the Free version, teachers can have unlimited students and assignments, add images and PDFs, upload Google Docs, use a reusable comment bank, access Growthbook with class data, and integrate rosters with Google Classroom and Clever. The Blog section of Floop contains resources and ideas for classroom integration.
tag(s): classroom management (123), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Students can use Floop to learn how to give each other peer feedback. Padlet TA, reviewed here will allow students to create a peer feedback rubric to grade themselves as they participate in their peer feedback. Finally, students can use Google Keep, reviewed here for notetaking as they are working on their assignments on Floop.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TTS Reader Player - WellSource Ltd.
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The TTSReader Player is a free, web-based text-to-speech tool that lets users paste or load text, documents, or even webpages to be read aloud. One helpful feature is the option ...more
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The TTSReader Player is a free, web-based text-to-speech tool that lets users paste or load text, documents, or even webpages to be read aloud. One helpful feature is the option to switch to a free voice (non-premium). You can click on the voice selector, choose a free voice, and it will continue to work across different URLs without needing to be reset each time. When premium voices are selected, the site may prompt you to sign in with Google to unlock them, but the free voices remain usable without signing in.
tag(s): Accessibility (11), text to speech (22)
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Upload a short story, article, or poem into TTSReader and play it aloud for the class. Have students follow along with the text to build fluency and listening comprehension. Provide students with complex texts (like historical documents or scientific articles) and let them use TTSReader independently. They can pause, replay, and annotate, making it easier to engage with challenging content. Have students paste their own essays or reports into TTSReader. Hearing their writing read back helps them catch errors, improve sentence flow, and strengthen revisions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WikiTTS - WellSource Ltd
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful ...more
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful for students who benefit from auditory learning or who have visual or reading difficulties. The content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, meaning it's free for educational use with proper attribution. Teachers can use WikiTTS for in-class listening exercises, flipped classroom assignments, or as a support tool for English language learners.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), text to speech (22), wikis (13)
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Assign students a Wikipedia article on a relevant topic (such as a historical figure or scientific concept) and have them listen to it through WikiTTS. Afterward, have them write a summary in their own words. Divide the class into groups, each listening to a different article related to the unit of study (e.g., ecosystems, civil rights leaders). Have students present their findings to the class, comparing perspectives and building research synthesis skills. Have English Language Learners or struggling readers follow along in the written text while listening to the article. Then have students practice reading a short excerpt aloud themselves to improve pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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10+ Free EduProtocol Templates Plus Ideas for Using Them in the Classroom - Ditch That Textbook
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EduProtocols are lesson frames that promote active learning and deepen student understanding. These protocols are adaptable for all ages and subject areas. This site features a short...more
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EduProtocols are lesson frames that promote active learning and deepen student understanding. These protocols are adaptable for all ages and subject areas. This site features a short video explaining eduprotocols, more than 10 templates, and tips and ideas for using them. Viewers can find most of the templates in Google Slides, reviewed here and Seesaw, reviewed here and many include links to videos and webinar archives that provide in-depth information on preparing and using specific protocols.
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In the Classroom
Save this site to use as an introduction to EduProtocols or as a resource for templates and advice on using EduProtocols. Include eduprotocols as part of choice boards or playlists to engage students in hands-on, active learning activities. Use these ideas as a model to create EduProtocol slide templates for your classroom using Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Learn more about EduProtocols by reading the book, EduProtocol Field Guide by Marlene Hebern and John Corippo.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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