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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 (233), chat (38), presentations (23), professional development (287)
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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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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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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Instance.so - mimo
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9 to 12
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Imagine describing what you want in plain language and instantly getting back a fully functional app, website, or game. That's the promise of Instance.so, an AI-powered no-code platform...more
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Imagine describing what you want in plain language and instantly getting back a fully functional app, website, or game. That's the promise of Instance.so, an AI-powered no-code platform that lets users build digital products simply by "vibe coding," which is typing or speaking a prompt and watching the software take shape. Whether you need a scheduler, fitness coach site, mini-game, or data tool, Instance.so creates responsive layouts, app logic, navigation, and backend features in just minutes, with no programming required. It launches your app instantly on the web, with hosting included, making it "like having an AI developer in your pocket." Free plans include 3 app slots, a daily limit of 5 messages, and a monthly limit of 30 messages. The free plan doesn't include the ability to publish as mobile apps.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (233), DAT device agnostic tool (125), data (159), organizational skills (82)
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Students can design and build a personal web-based app to showcase their writing, artwork, STEM projects, or resumes, turning traditional portfolios into interactive digital experiences. In STEM or social studies, challenge students to identify a real-world issue (like recycling, time management, or mental health awareness) and build a simple app that offers a solution. Integrate with business or tech classes by having students invent and prototype a startup idea, using Instance.so to create a functional demo app they can pitch to peers or a mock "Shark Tank" panel. Learners can create educational games or interactive quizzes aligned with science, history, or ELA content, reinforcing learning through design thinking and application.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Online Pomodoro Timer - Francesco Cirillo
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K to 12
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Promofocus is a customizable timer that works on either a desktop or mobile browser. The aim of the timer is to help focus on tasks using the Pomodoro Technique. The ...more
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Promofocus is a customizable timer that works on either a desktop or mobile browser. The aim of the timer is to help focus on tasks using the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique uses a timer to break work into 25-minute intervals with short breaks. Basic features include an estimate of how long it takes to complete a daily task, the ability to save templates, visual reports showing how much time is spent each day, week, and month, and customizable alarms and background sounds.
tag(s): classroom management (107), organizational skills (82), Teacher Utilities (182)
In the Classroom
Students can use the Pomodoro Technique with the customizable timer for a month. While using it for a month, students can use Google Drawing, reviewed here to track their opinions of using the technique. Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to share ideas on how they are using the Pomodoro Technique and timer. Finally, students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to research more about the Pomodoro Technique.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The 10 Metacognitive Strategies That Will Empower All Primary And Secondary Students - Third Space Learning
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K to 12
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The article "10 Metacognitive Strategies That Will Empower All Primary And Secondary Students" defines metacognition, outlines metacognitive strategies, covers the planning phase, and...more
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The article "10 Metacognitive Strategies That Will Empower All Primary And Secondary Students" defines metacognition, outlines metacognitive strategies, covers the planning phase, and addresses FAQs. Examples of some strategies are: Break Down the Problem, Goal Setting, Questioning, Improving Self-Regulation, Test Yourself, and more.
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tag(s): thinking skills (58)
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Students can create goals using Google Drawing, reviewed here and track their progress. Students can use Word Clouds, reviewed here to ask questions while reading a story. Students can use the Timelines Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here to break down problems step by step.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognitive Strategies - CUNY Academic Commons
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6 to 12
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The Metacognition Strategies toolkit from the CUNY Academic Commons provides a comprehensive guide for educators looking to help students take control of their own learning. This free...more
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The Metacognition Strategies toolkit from the CUNY Academic Commons provides a comprehensive guide for educators looking to help students take control of their own learning. This free resource offers a practical bank of strategies, ranging from goal-setting and self-reflection to peer instruction and scaffolded learning. Each category includes clear explanations of how these techniques work to enhance a student's ability to monitor and regulate their cognitive processes. While the site is hosted by a college faculty center, the strategies--such as "think-alouds," "predict-observe-explain," and "concept mapping"--are easily adaptable for learners from upper elementary through higher education. The site functions as a straightforward pedagogical menu, allowing you to quickly browse subject-specific applications for math, science, language arts, and social studies without a subscription or account.
tag(s): thinking skills (58)
In the Classroom
When debating during a Social Studies lesson, students can use Tricider, reviewed here. Students can use Snorkl, reviewed here to get feedback on an activity. Students can use the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here to create maps for science while making predictions and observations during an experiment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Help Students Learn to Take Exams with Exam Wrappers - Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning
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K to 12
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Help Students Learn to Take Exams with Exam Wrappers is a fantastic article that explains what exam wrappers are and why they're a game-changer in the classroom. An exam wrapper...more
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Help Students Learn to Take Exams with Exam Wrappers is a fantastic article that explains what exam wrappers are and why they're a game-changer in the classroom. An exam wrapper is a simple reflection tool you give students right after they receive a graded exam. Instead of just glancing at their score and moving on, students take time to think about what worked, what didn't, and how they can improve next time. However, exam wrappers aren't just for after the test! You can also use them before an exam to help students prepare more strategically. They'll learn to tackle questions at different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and develop a concrete plan for doing even better on their next assessment. It's a win-win: students become more self-aware learners, and you get to see real growth in their test-taking skills!
tag(s): thinking skills (58)
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Students can create their own exam wrapper using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Students can use Lino, reviewed here to reflect after using an exam wrapper. Students can use the Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to create a top five list as to why and how to use exam wrappers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using Exam Wrappers to Promote Student Metacognition - Sam Mormando
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K to 12
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The video seeks to answer the questions: "How can you effectively promote self-reflection among your students?" "Will they take it seriously?" and "Can it really make a difference in...more
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The video seeks to answer the questions: "How can you effectively promote self-reflection among your students?" "Will they take it seriously?" and "Can it really make a difference in their academic performance?" The video suggests that students evaluate their work against a set of criteria, track their learning progress, identify areas of strength and weakness, set realistic learning goals, and act on feedback. The video ends with an explanation of exam wrappers, which is a self-reflection tool to use after a test.
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tag(s): thinking skills (58)
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Students can use the exam wrappers mentioned in the video. Students can use Timeline JS, reviewed here to create a tracker for their progress. Finally, students can share their self-reflections using ScreenPal, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning - Cult of Pedagogy
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K to 12
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How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning is a YouTube podcast featuring cognitive scientist Megan Sumeracki. The podcast focuses on metacognition, the act of thinking about thinking,...more
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How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning is a YouTube podcast featuring cognitive scientist Megan Sumeracki. The podcast focuses on metacognition, the act of thinking about thinking, and how it helps our brains hold onto information. In addition, it explains Metacognitive Monitoring (Awareness) and Metacognitive Control (Action). An example provided in the video is rereading and retrieval practice.
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tag(s): thinking skills (58)
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Students can use mindmaps, reviewed here to create study resources. Students can use Google Drawing, reviewed here to create outlines and/or graphic organizers. Finally, students can use StoryMap JS, reviewed here to create story maps.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Metacognitive Questions That Will Get Students Thinking - New Teacher Coach
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K to 12
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New Teacher Coach provides a valuable collection of metacognitive questions designed to boost student reflection and self-awareness across all grade levels. This free resource categorizes...more
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New Teacher Coach provides a valuable collection of metacognitive questions designed to boost student reflection and self-awareness across all grade levels. This free resource categorizes questions into three distinct phases: planning, monitoring, and evaluating. During the planning stage, prompts help students set goals and identify the necessary resources before starting a task. The monitoring questions encourage students to check their progress and adjust their strategies mid-activity, while the evaluation prompts guide them in assessing their final performance and learning process. Because these questions focus on the "how" of learning rather than just the "what," they offer a practical framework for developing independent learners who understand their own cognitive processes.
tag(s): critical thinking (152), problem solving (245), thinking skills (58)
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Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here to post their goal. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to help with deadlines for assignments and projects. Students can use Mentimeter, reviewed here as a reflection tool.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Top 5 Most Useful Metacognitive Strategies
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K to 12
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The Top 5 Most Useful Metacognitive Strategies presents students' views on the top 5 most useful metacognitive strategies. The five strategies are: Active Reading, Summarizing...more
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The Top 5 Most Useful Metacognitive Strategies presents students' views on the top 5 most useful metacognitive strategies. The five strategies are: Active Reading, Summarizing and Paraphrasing, Studying in Groups and Teaching Each Other, Self Testing Strategies, and Bloom's Taxonomy and Scaffolding. Each strategy has a key idea and a way to implement it.
tag(s): thinking skills (58)
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Students can use Google Slides, reviewed here to teach each other the material. Students can use Gimkit, reviewed here to create study questions. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to create outlines and/or graphic organizers.
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Teach from Anywhere - Google
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K to 12
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The "Teach From Anywhere" website by Google provides various resources and tools to support teachers in delivering effective remote or in-person instruction. Teachers can use the platform...more
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The "Teach From Anywhere" website by Google provides various resources and tools to support teachers in delivering effective remote or in-person instruction. Teachers can use the platform to access tutorials on Google Workspace for Education, lesson ideas, and strategies for managing hybrid classrooms. The website also includes tips for families, offering guidance on supporting learning at home, making it a valuable bridge between school and home environments. Educators can integrate these resources into their teaching to enhance student engagement, streamline communication, and ensure students and families feel supported in their learning journey. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): collaboration (92), digital literacy (28), feedback (12), remote learning (31), Teacher Utilities (182), teaching strategies (59)
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Incorporate the tools and ideas from the website into lessons to enhance digital literacy, such as creating collaborative projects in Google Docs or interactive presentations in Slides, reviewed here. Use the platform's teacher resources for personal growth, exploring strategies to improve classroom management, foster student engagement, or integrate technology more effectively in teaching. Incorporate the resources to create a seamless remote or hybrid learning experience, including tips on managing virtual classrooms, engaging students online, and organizing digital materials. Share the website's family tips with parents to help them support their children's learning at home, fostering a stronger connection between the classroom and home environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Do Now Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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View this collection of tools to use for Do Now activities as students enter your classroom. Do Now activities (also called entrance tickets) are essential instructional strategies...more
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View this collection of tools to use for Do Now activities as students enter your classroom. Do Now activities (also called entrance tickets) are essential instructional strategies that help educators kickstart lessons, assess prior knowledge, and engage students from the moment they enter the classroom. These brief, focused tasks set the tone for learning and provide valuable formative assessment data. Resources for Do Now and entrance tickets span a wide range of formats, from simple question prompts to games to interactive digital tools. Many of these resources offer features like randomized question generation, multimedia integration, and real-time data visualization, enabling teachers to gauge class understanding and adjust instruction accordingly quickly. By leveraging these diverse resources, educators can create consistent routines that maximize instructional time, promote student accountability, and provide a smooth transition into the day's main learning objectives.
tag(s): assessment (130), Formative Assessment (44)
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Help your students to show what they know using these engaging resources for quick formative assessment. Share these resources with your colleagues and school parents by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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School Library NJ - School Library NJ
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K to 12
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School Library NJ is a free resource that provides access to information resources that enhance the teaching and learning experience and enrich literacy. The website offers a wealth...more
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School Library NJ is a free resource that provides access to information resources that enhance the teaching and learning experience and enrich literacy. The website offers a wealth of resources for elementary, middle, and high school parents, educators, administrators, and librarians. Each subcategory includes links to websites covering e-books, read-alouds, annotating, college and career searches, internet safety, virtual field trips, and more.
tag(s): audio books (41), ebooks (47), parents (53), test prep (67)
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Teachers can use School Library NJ in the classroom in a variety of ways. In elementary school, students can access e-books or read alouds. In middle school, students can access websites for current events. For high school students, there is free SAT and other testing prep.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Speeches That Defined A Presidency - C-SPAN
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5 to 12
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Speeches That Defined a Presidency is a free site that is based on C-SPAN's 2023 television series. The video series starts with a clip from Andrew Carroll sharing the importance ...more
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Speeches That Defined a Presidency is a free site that is based on C-SPAN's 2023 television series. The video series starts with a clip from Andrew Carroll sharing the importance of the power and significance of presidential speeches throughout United States history. The series then continues with speeches from presidents including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. The video series has options for selecting the length of the speeches to watch. Speeches can be two minutes to up to an hour in length.
tag(s): 1950s (32), 1960s (54), 1970s (30), 1980s (21), presidents (151), speeches (23)
In the Classroom
Under Procedures and Set Up, there is a link to a Handout Google Slide presentation called Choice Board that has questions including evidence of the speech's power, significance, what the president is asking people to do, and the tone/charisma of the president. After listening to all the speeches, students can answer the question, "Having now listened to and read a famous historical presidential speech, describe how a speech can define a presidency." Students can share their replies on a class Padlet (virtual bulletin board) reviewed here. Finally, students can create a flipped classroom, sharing the speeches and then debating which is the most significant.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Study Skills - Crash Course
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5 to 12
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Crash Course Study Skills is a free digital tool that has ten study skills videos. This series of videos teaches you how to learn, effectively take notes, understand reading assignments,...more
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Crash Course Study Skills is a free digital tool that has ten study skills videos. This series of videos teaches you how to learn, effectively take notes, understand reading assignments, write papers, and study for tests. Additionally, the series explores how your memory works, various study strategies, planning, and improving your concentration. Videos, on average, are about ten minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): note taking (31), organizational skills (82), test prep (67)
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After watching the video series, students can reflect on which strategy works best for them and why. Students can become mentors to younger students to teach them study strategies and how to effectively use them. Finally, students can create a how to study guide to share with others.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeacherServer AI Tools - TeacherServer
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K to 12
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Staying current with the latest AI tools is time-consuming, and choosing appropriate tools becomes difficult when there are so many available options. TeacherServer is your hub for...more
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Staying current with the latest AI tools is time-consuming, and choosing appropriate tools becomes difficult when there are so many available options. TeacherServer is your hub for finding and using AI tools that save time and increase efficiency. Create a free account to begin using TeacherServer, then explore content by selecting from categories in the Top 15 AI Tools for K-12 Teachers that include general resources, content area tools, and professional topics such as leadership and tools to use with parents. Each category contains dozens of tools, such as lesson plan generators, standards navigators, and assessment generators. After selecting a tool to describe grade level and objectives, fill in the form and add personalized instructions if desired. Copy the results, add them to a Word or Google document, or save them to your TeacherServer account. Save your favorite tools to find and access them easily from your account dashboard.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (233), professional development (287), Teacher Utilities (182)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save TeacherServer as a helpful tool for increasing productivity and efficiency in any classroom. Generate and edit lesson plans, use other tools to differentiate learning for students with different ability levels or abilities, or provide choices for students to share their learning. Include ideas from the parent section to share ideas for supporting students at home, write professional emails, and provide customized strategies for many different student needs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Crash Course - Crash Course
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4 to 12
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The Crash Course has over 45 videos on topics ranging from Anatomy to Zoology, Artificial Intelligence to Outbreak Science. There are the more common topics one might want to learn...more
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The Crash Course has over 45 videos on topics ranging from Anatomy to Zoology, Artificial Intelligence to Outbreak Science. There are the more common topics one might want to learn about, like Ecology, Films, Geography, and much more. All videos are free to watch. Each video also includes a short description (some with lesson stem ideas). Crash Course videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district/school blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable. The good news for teachers whose schools block YouTube is that you can download the video if you fill out a form. Go to the Download tab from the top menu, select Students & Teachers, scroll down the page, and follow the directions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (233), black history (126), branches of government (60), business (47), climate (95), computers (109), copyright (38), ecology (116), energy (137), engineering (134), human body (95), literature (208), media literacy (106), myths and legends (43), plants (137), politics (120), space (236), statistics (115), zoology (18)
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Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector. The site is excellent for introductory material on any topic you're starting and for giving students some background knowledge. Use Acclaim, reviewed here to organize and annotate the videos you plan to use. Crash Course is also great for your early finishers. Allow them to choose a topic they want to investigate or know more about.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MirrorTalk - Swivl
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K to 12
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MirrorTalk uses AI to create meaningful opportunities for cognitive and emotional reflection in any classroom while also serving as an assessment tool to support continued student growth....more
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MirrorTalk uses AI to create meaningful opportunities for cognitive and emotional reflection in any classroom while also serving as an assessment tool to support continued student growth. After creating a free account, educators can set up a group by selecting a name and grade level, then choose how students will access the reflection activity. Access options include login groups (student email required), session groups (name only, no email), or open groups (no name/email, but video is required). Responses can be submitted via video or audio and are available in English or Spanish. Teachers create reflections by defining objectives and selecting focus areas such as depth of knowledge, mindset, or problem-solving. The AI generates thoughtful, personalized prompts that guide students through the reflection process. Prompts are shared through assignment links, and as students respond, the teacher dashboard updates with visual charts and AI-generated insights that help monitor student progress and provide targeted suggestions for support.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (233), assessment (130), DAT device agnostic tool (125), Formative Assessment (44), preK (291), social and emotional learning (129), Teacher Utilities (182), teaching strategies (59), thinking skills (58)
In the Classroom
MirrorTalk can be used in many ways to support student learning and reflection. Begin the school year with a prompt that encourages students to reflect on the previous school year and set goals for the new year. Create prompts as exit tickets for students to reflect on the day's lesson and as a formative assessment for you to modify upcoming lessons as needed. Use this tool as part of a retrieval practice strategy to encourage students to recall facts about new concepts learned in class. Learn more about retrieval practice by visiting this blog post, Using Retrieval Practice to Boost Student Learning, found here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STEM Bootcamps - Numerade
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6 to 12
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Numerade STEM Bootcamps provide free, interactive video lessons in STEM subjects like math, physics, chemistry, biology, and economics. The platform includes Bootcamps with step-by-step...more
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Numerade STEM Bootcamps provide free, interactive video lessons in STEM subjects like math, physics, chemistry, biology, and economics. The platform includes Bootcamps with step-by-step video tutorials, practice problems, and quizzes designed to enhance students' understanding. You can access a variety of topics for different grade levels and standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. The videos have captions available for students who may need them. Videos do have discussions under them, so be mindful of this if are having students use them independently.
tag(s): statistics (115), STEM (333), test prep (67), tutorials (48)
In the Classroom
Flip your classroom and have students watch Numerade Bootcamp videos at home to learn foundational concepts before class. They then can apply their learning through in-class lessons. Have students create and take practice quizzes based on Numerade's standardized test prep Bootcamps using a program like Quizlet, reviewed here. This will engage them in active test prep, enhance recall through repeated practice, and extend readiness for exams. Have students summarize a Numerade bootcamp topic by creating short review videos with Padlet, reviewed here, helping their classmates understand key points from the videos. This is a link to Padlet's Help section for posting video or an image.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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