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Creating effective and engaging blended learning lessons requires time and professional knowledge. The Blended Learning Planner uses AI to increase productivity by providing ideas and learning activities based on your input. Start by following the steps to create a class, then add the lesson topic, length of class time, and the blended learning components to include. Use the request changes and Beans, the chatbox, to request modifications and additions to the completed plan.
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Create learning games with the AI-based Learning Game Generator for any topic or grade level. Begin by adding vital information, including grade level, learning outcome or objective, and the game's length. The Game Generator provides a document with instructions for playing the game, any required materials, and setup instructions. Use the provided tools to request changes to create a game that works for your classroom. Copy or download the document using the Manage Content Dropbox options when satisfied.
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Using the Math Test Creator, you can create summative assessments with the help of AI. Create an account, click Start to begin, then Create a Class. Add a class name, select an education level (early childhood through professional development), and grade to create your class. Next, complete the form by adding information about your unit, choosing the number and type of questions, and choosing to use real-life scenarios within questions. Use Beans, the chatbot, to request changes and modify content if desired. When complete, copy or download the document and use the Manage Content option at the top of the page.

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Planning lessons that provide engaging activities and meet curriculum standards can be challenging. The Plan My Lesson Tool uses AI to match both objectives in just a few seconds. After selecting start, complete the form by adding grade level or band, subject, and learning outcome and selecting to generate the result. After creating the document, use additional features to edit and adjust the activity to fit your needs. You can also choose sections of the document to request changes by chatting with Beans, this site's chatbot. Find options to download or export the finished document by visiting the Manage Content dropbox at the top of the page. You do need to create a free account to access this feature.

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Yourway offers a suite of AI-generated tools for educators. Choose from many generators to create lesson plans, assessments, and classroom activities. After selecting a generator, follow the prompt to access a form to add information such as grade level, topic or learning objective, and other directions. After the tool generates a response, you can request changes, edit the information manually, or save the document. Choose the Manage Document dropdown box to copy the document to your clipboard, save it as a PDF file, export it to Google Docs, or download your activity as a Microsoft .docx file. As you create activities, they are saved in the My Content area to revisit and reuse as needed.
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The Do Now Activity Generator uses AI to create five-minute activities that engage students of any grade or content area. After selecting to start, enter the learning objective and grade level to generate activities. The Do Now generator provides students with questions based on a possible scenario. Make changes and find additional ideas by selecting the Request Change button and providing details on changes.

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Creators have many options for fonts; however, GenType lets you create a unique alphabet font by simply telling it what you want to make it out of. Start by typing a prompt in the text box; Google suggests that viewers receive the best results with prompts containing a foreground, background, and style. After generating your alphabet, type in a phrase to download as a PNG image or scroll down to copy or download individual letters. Visit the FAQ section to learn more about how to use and download GenType.

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"Creatability by Google Experiments" is a collection of accessible web-based tools designed to explore creative ways of making art, music, and storytelling through technology. These experiments use artificial intelligence and innovative interfaces to make creative expression more inclusive, particularly for individuals with disabilities. Tools include music-making with gestures, visual art generation through voice input, and interactive storytelling. Teachers can use these tools to inspire students in STEAM activities, foster creativity, and highlight the role of technology in breaking barriers. The website offers an engaging platform for students to experiment with new artistic and technological expression forms.

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Glif is a versatile platform that uses AI to empower creativity and simplify project creation, making it an excellent resource for teachers and students alike. Its video creators allow students to produce professional-quality documentaries or presentations, while the comic creator enables them to design exciting visual stories with custom illustrations and dialogue. The character generator offers an exciting way to bring fictional or historical figures to life, perfect for literature or history lessons. Students can also explore self-expression through AI selfies, transforming simple photos into unique, modern artwork. For multimedia projects, the music and sound tools help compose original soundtracks and effects, enhancing storytelling and presentations. Teachers can use Glif to modernize classroom activities and foster creativity through collaborative storytelling, interactive learning projects, or digital art and music explorations. Free accounts offer 10 daily credits.

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Adobe Podcast offers a platform for recording podcasts with high-quality audio. This tool is ideal for teachers who want to incorporate multimedia projects into their classrooms due to its ease. The website provides tools for clear audio enhancement, automated transcription, and easy editing, making it simple even for beginners. Teachers can use Adobe Podcast to guide students in creating podcast episodes for assignments, sharing research, or building communication skills. The ease of use makes it an excellent resource for all learning levels. When the podcast is complete, it can be downloaded and shared.

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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest to lessons, activities, or digital communications. Students will enjoy the immediate choice of emojis for a single word. The website offers a selection of skin tones for generated emojis. This is the perfect tool to add fun to the classroom!

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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large sets of classroom data, like test scores, survey responses, or any other data collected for educational insights. The platform is designed to be easy to use, offering a free plan with basic functions. This plan is ideal for teachers managing smaller datasets.

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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging pages in PDFs, you can tailor resources to suit lesson plans and student needs better. This tool can also be useful for creating portfolios, study guides, or modifying assignments.
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QRToon is a creative tool that transforms standard QR codes into works of art. It allows you to customize QR codes with colors and styles and even embed images or logos to make them stand out. This is great if you want to add a personal touch to your QR codes. There is a bot that requires downloading and connecting to your phone. This is not needed to create the picture QR codes.

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QRCode Monkey is a free online tool that allows you to create custom QR codes with logos. It offers high-resolution QR codes with options to customize design and colors and embed various data types like URLs, text, and emails. The platform supports vector formats for better-quality prints and does not limit the number of scans; this allows QR codes to work forever without expiring.

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Enlighten AI is a free grading and feedback site that allows teachers to give specific, actionable, and timely feedback to their students. The data collected can also be used to drive instruction with summary reports. Enlighten AI will also create rubrics, or teachers can use their own rubrics. Rubrics created can be quick rubrics that just give the total points or more advanced ones. All rubrics can be edited, duplicated, and archived, as well as reusable past rubrics. Feedback to students can be given individually or in bulk via a PDF or email. For Enlighten AI to generate your teaching approach to feedback, teachers will have to provide feedback and responses in the first assignments created, and Enlighten AI will adapt to teachers' grading styles and feedback. Enlighten Al can support grading for Google Documents submitted via Google Classroom, and teachers can also send assignments via Enlighten AI by having students sign in via a code or link. Enlighten AI is available in Spanish.

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Canvas is a drawing app for Chrome browsers that automatically saves work to your Google account. Create drawings from a blank background or use your image as a background. Use the included tools to change the color of your drawing tool; Canvas contains several tools for drawing, including colored pencils and chalk. If desired, save completed designs as PNG images or use the share options to share on social media, messaging, or other apps. Chromebooks include a quick share option to copy and paste the image to your chosen location.

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ClickView is a video-based educational platform offering thousands of high-quality, curriculum-aligned videos for students and teachers. With a focus on engagement, it provides resources for various subjects and grade levels, accompanied by interactive quizzes, lesson plans, and teaching resources to enhance learning. Teachers can customize playlists, create unique learning pathways, and assign content to students. This platform supports differentiated instruction, catering to diverse learning needs while saving teachers time with ready-to-use resources. Note that a school email is required to register, ensuring a secure, education-focused environment.

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KudosWall is an AI-powered resume and portfolio builder that helps students showcase their achievements, skills, and projects. They can easily create unique portfolios with photos, videos, and documents. Teachers can use this tool to help students organize their accomplishments, set goals, and prepare for the future. It's simple to use and works for students of all ages, making it a great resource for building resumes for college or job applications. Kudoswall offers a free version with limited features.

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Join Boxie, where educators can proactively work with videos and documents in the classroom, adding interactive pins to foster creativity, digital literacy, and student motivation through engaging assignments. Boxie offers a platform for teachers to create dynamic learning experiences, enhancing student engagement and collaboration. Additionally, the community provides individual free plans for educators.

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