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Tangram Game - Genially
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1 to 10
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Transform your geometry lessons into an engaging, hands-on experience with the Tangram Game template from Genially. This free, fully customizable interactive puzzle challenges students...more
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Transform your geometry lessons into an engaging, hands-on experience with the Tangram Game template from Genially. This free, fully customizable interactive puzzle challenges students to arrange geometric shapes to form various figures, enhancing spatial reasoning, logic, and problem-solving skills. Ideal for teaching geometry concepts and fostering creativity, the template enables educators to incorporate animations, audio, and other multimedia elements, making learning both engaging and effective.
tag(s): game based learning (296), gamification (93), geometric shapes (151), tangrams (8)
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Connect the tangram puzzles to math lessons by having students identify the shapes used, calculate angles, or compare areas. Discuss how transformations (rotation, reflection, translation) change piece placement. Students create their own tangram figures digitally or on paper, then challenge classmates to solve them. Include a math reflection explaining the shapes used and any transformations involved. Explore the origins of tangrams in Chinese history, then compare them with other cultural puzzles or pattern games. Use this as a springboard for a social studies connection or art integration project.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Chaotic Kitchen Escape Game - Genially
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4 to 12
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Turn your classroom into a thrilling culinary adventure with the Chaotic Kitchen Escape Game template from Genially. This free, fully customizable digital escape room immerses students...more
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Turn your classroom into a thrilling culinary adventure with the Chaotic Kitchen Escape Game template from Genially. This free, fully customizable digital escape room immerses students in a messy kitchen scenario where they must solve puzzles and follow recipe clues to "escape." The template features interactive and animated designs, allowing educators to add audio, video, and multimedia elements to enhance engagement. It's an excellent tool for promoting problem-solving skills, teamwork, and subject-specific learning in a fun and interactive way.
tag(s): digital escapes (29), game based learning (296), gamification (93), puzzles (159)
In the Classroom
Incorporate math problems involving fractions, conversions, or modifying recipe amounts. For example, students might solve a puzzle that requires doubling or halving ingredients to unlock the next step. Add clues tied to physical or chemical changes in cooking (e.g., why bread rises, or what happens when butter melts). Use short videos or images to illustrate real-world science concepts. Connect the escape room to a cultural studies unit by integrating recipes or food-related traditions from around the world. Have students solve clues based on world geography, customs, or languages. Assign students to create their own kitchen-themed escape clues using class content, such as vocabulary, math, or even literary references. Find additional resources at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Digital Escape Rooms, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Language Learning Game - Genially
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4 to 12
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Imagine transforming your language lessons into an engaging, interactive adventure! The Language Learning Game template from Genially offers educators a dynamic tool to achieve just...more
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Imagine transforming your language lessons into an engaging, interactive adventure! The Language Learning Game template from Genially offers educators a dynamic tool to achieve just that. This free, fully customizable template allows you to create immersive language games that reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills through interactive activities. With features such as animated designs, multimedia integration (including audio and video), and cross-device compatibility, it caters to diverse learning environments.
tag(s): game based learning (296), gamification (93), vocabulary (248), vocabulary development (100)
In the Classroom
Use the template to create a game focused on current vocabulary words. Have students play individually or in teams to define words, match them to images, or use them in sentences. Try adding audio clips for pronunciation practice. Design a mini escape room with grammar puzzles, such as identifying correct verb tenses or fixing sentence errors. Have students solve tasks to "unlock" levels while applying grammar rules. Have students use the Genially template to create their own language games based on a unit of study. They can then present and trade games with peers for extra review and practice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Google Vids - Google
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K to 12
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Google Vids is an AI-powered video generation tool that works within the Google Workspace. Follow the prompt to begin a video from this site, or visit your Google Drive, select ...more
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Google Vids is an AI-powered video generation tool that works within the Google Workspace. Follow the prompt to begin a video from this site, or visit your Google Drive, select the plus sign to add a new item, and choose Google Vids. The prompts guide users to select a format and options for creating videos from slides, uploads, storyboards, templates, and more. The free version available to education accounts includes access to a robust library of royalty-free stock media, including video clips, images, and background music. Real-time collaboration allows multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously, making it ideal for group assignments. Share videos using the share link.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), creating media (16), digital storytelling (160), stories and storytelling (72)
In the Classroom
Use Google Vids to create review and introductory videos for upcoming lessons. Have students create video essays, instructional videos, or record science experiments and observations. Use the included stock footage for students to bring their stories to life through video and add music for a professional presentation. The storyboard option provides structure for students to create and edit stories, helps students start their video using a simple prompt to create a storyboard, and then refine the information to build a one-of-a-kind story. Learn more about how to create Google Vids and incorporate them into any classroom by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Engage and Inspire with Google Vids, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Question-Answer - Genially
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3 to 12
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Bring energy and curiosity into your lessons with a game-like twist that keeps students on their toes. The Question & Answer template from Genially offers a visually engaging way to...more
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Bring energy and curiosity into your lessons with a game-like twist that keeps students on their toes. The Question & Answer template from Genially offers a visually engaging way to check for understanding, practice new skills, or review material. This customizable template allows you to build interactive quizzes with multiple-choice or short-answer questions, enhanced with animations, audio, and images. Ideal for any subject or grade level, it encourages active participation and immediate feedback, making assessments more fun and meaningful for learners.
tag(s): game based learning (296), gamification (93), quiz (61), quizzes (88)
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Start each class with a 3-5 question review using the template to refresh prior knowledge in a fun, interactive way. Have students respond individually or in teams. Build a game with definition-to-word or word-to-sentence matching to help students master new vocabulary. Use visuals and audio to reinforce multiple learning styles. Assign students or groups to build their own question sets based on research or a chapter of study, then host a "quiz day" where students play each other's games. Create a class-wide quiz competition with questions from a recent unit. Include multimedia (images, audio, or short videos) to enhance content understanding and vary the format.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's Behind Game - Genially
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2 to 8
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The Genially Hidden Picture Game template is an engaging, interactive tool designed to captivate students' curiosity by challenging them to uncover a concealed image through a series...more
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The Genially Hidden Picture Game template is an engaging, interactive tool designed to captivate students' curiosity by challenging them to uncover a concealed image through a series of questions. A portion of the hidden picture reveals itself as students answer questions correctly, providing immediate feedback and motivation to continue. This gamified approach not only reinforces subject matter comprehension but also adds an element of fun to the learning process. Fully customizable, the content can be tailored by educators to align with various subjects and grade levels, making it a versatile addition to any classroom setting. The template supports the integration of multimedia elements such as audio, video, and animations, enhancing the overall interactive experience. Additionally, it offers flexible sharing options, including online presentation, embedding, and downloading in formats like PDF and MP4.
tag(s): game based learning (296), gamification (93), multimedia (57)
In the Classroom
After reading a story or article, have students answer comprehension questions using the game. Each correct response uncovers part of an image related to the text's theme or setting. Have students create their own versions of the game as a final project. They write questions based on their research or learning, choose an image to hide, and then share their games with classmates for peer learning. Create a game using unit questions (e.g., life cycles, weather, or historical events). As students answer correctly, the picture underneath reveals something connected to the topic (like a habitat, invention, or landmark).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Drag and Complete the Text - Genially
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2 to 8
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Elevate your classroom activities with Genially's Drag and Complete the Text template--an interactive tool that transforms traditional fill-in-the-blank exercises into engaging drag-and-drop...more
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Elevate your classroom activities with Genially's Drag and Complete the Text template--an interactive tool that transforms traditional fill-in-the-blank exercises into engaging drag-and-drop experiences. This customizable template allows educators to create dynamic activities where students actively drag words or concepts into the correct spots within a text, reinforcing their understanding through interactive learning. Ideal for subjects like language arts, science, and social studies, the template supports multimedia integration, enabling the addition of audio, video, and animations to enrich the learning experience.
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tag(s): game based learning (296), gamification (93), parts of speech (40), vocabulary (248)
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Create a passage with missing verbs, punctuation, or parts of speech, and have students drag the correct options into the blanks. Create a brief historical narrative (e.g., the American Revolution, Ancient Egypt) with missing facts or names. Students can complete the story by dragging in accurate terms, helping reinforce comprehension and sequencing. Have students write their own short texts with blanks and correct word options. They can then challenge classmates to complete them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dragon's Dungeon Breakout - Genially
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4 to 12
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The Genially Dragon's Dungeon Breakout template offers an immersive, fantasy-themed escape room experience designed to enhance student engagement and learning. In this interactive game,...more
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The Genially Dragon's Dungeon Breakout template offers an immersive, fantasy-themed escape room experience designed to enhance student engagement and learning. In this interactive game, students embark on a quest to collect four elemental gems--Earth, Air, Water, and Fire--by completing subject-specific challenges, such as quizzes and puzzles. Successfully gathering all gems empowers them to defeat a dragon, providing a compelling narrative that motivates participation. Fully customizable, the template enables educators to tailor content to various subjects and grade levels, integrating multimedia elements such as audio, video, and animations. Accessible online, making it a versatile tool for reinforcing concepts, promoting critical thinking, and fostering collaboration among students.
tag(s): collaboration (110), digital escapes (29), game based learning (296), Teacher Utilities (205)
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Play the game as a class on the smartboard, having teams take turns answering questions and making decisions. Use it as an exciting review day or end-of-unit celebration. Customize the escape room puzzles with questions from your current unit (math problems, vocabulary definitions, science facts, etc.). Students must correctly solve each one to earn a gem and move closer to defeating the dragon. As students progress through the dungeon, have them keep a digital journal using Book Creator, reviewed here or a paper journal reflecting on their team's strategies, what worked, and how they solved each puzzle.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canva Thinking Routine Templates - Teach Cheat
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K to 8
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This Canva collection by Teach Cheat provides teachers with a wide range of editable templates to support classroom organization and communication. The collection includes planners,...more
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This Canva collection by Teach Cheat provides teachers with a wide range of editable templates to support classroom organization and communication. The collection includes planners, newsletters, labels, and other classroom visuals that can be customized to match a teacher's style. Each design can be easily edited in Canva to change colors, fonts, and images, helping teachers create professional and consistent materials quickly. This resource is ideal for saving time while keeping classroom documents and presentations visually engaging and organized.
tag(s): graphic organizers (55), thinking routines (29), thinking skills (91)
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Encourage students to design digital portfolios or presentation slides that showcase their learning in ELA, science, or social studies, integrating text, images, and creativity through the Teach Cheat templates. Students can create goal-setting trackers or subject-specific study guides using planner templates or collaborate on digital thank-you cards to practice writing and design skills. Students can choose a poster or graphic organizer template to record what they see, think, and wonder about a text, image, or concept. They can add icons, images, and text boxes to illustrate each step.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timeline Templates - Genially
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4 to 12
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to...more
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to add text, images, icons, and interactive elements to highlight key events or concepts in subjects like history, literature, or science. With a variety of styles--such as vertical, horizontal, or circular layouts--teachers can easily tailor timelines to fit their lesson goals and student needs.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (160), infographics (68), multimedia (57), timelines (60)
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Students can retell events from a novel or a historical figure's life using a timeline with images and clickable text, making reading comprehension more interactive and visual. Have students create timelines that connect historical events with scientific discoveries or literary works from the same era. Assign specific events to different students or groups to add to a shared timeline, promoting teamwork and reinforcing sequencing skills. Students can build a yearlong timeline of their learning journey, showcasing key projects, reflections, and academic milestones to share during student-led conferences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FlipHTML5 - FlipHTML5
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K to 12
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Create flipbooks from your documents or artificial intelligence, or start from scratch with FlipHTML5. Free plans offer five daily uploads, six pre-designed layouts, and mobile-friendly...more
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Create flipbooks from your documents or artificial intelligence, or start from scratch with FlipHTML5. Free plans offer five daily uploads, six pre-designed layouts, and mobile-friendly options. Choose from several language options to include in the book's contents. Choose from several AI generators for creating storybooks, magazines, flashcards, and more. Utilizing the AI generator to create a book requires several minutes, so it's important to plan for this option ahead of time.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), digital storytelling (160)
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Upload PDF versions of students' writing to create a digital classbook. Use one of the many tools available from TinyWow reviewed here to convert images and documents into PDF files to use with FlipHTML5. Make a flipbook of a presentation as an engaging alternative to a web page or PowerPoint. Share classroom information such as rules and expectations in an easy-to-read format. Use this resource as a great way to bring digital storytelling upfront in your classroom. Make photosynthesis a story instead of bits of equations and information. Portray a historical period or create books of different political or societal opinions. Create a flipbook with the viewpoints and personalities of characters in a story. Practice a different language by creating a themed flipbook. Lower grades can combine writing into a class flipbook to be shared online or read aloud. Any written assignment can easily be re-visioned as a flipbook! Make your literary magazine a flipbook or build new poetry collections during poetry month. Share all your flipbooks on individual laptops, the interactive whiteboard, or the projector. Create simple flipbooks of Dolch words for beginning readers.Edge Features:
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AudioPen - Nicheless Inc.
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K to 12
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AudioPen helps to turn your spoken thoughts into organized ideas. The concept behind AudioPen is simple: turn on the microphone and start talking without organizing your thoughts or...more
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AudioPen helps to turn your spoken thoughts into organized ideas. The concept behind AudioPen is simple: turn on the microphone and start talking without organizing your thoughts or worrying about coherence. After completing a recording, AudioPen processes it and produces a text note with information organized into paragraphs, along with a transcript of your recording. Visit the settings option before starting a recording and adjust the input and output language settings if desired. When finished, copy the text to your clipboard to add to an email or document, or download the audio file to your device. Free accounts offer up to three minutes of recording time per project, with no limit on the number of recordings you can create.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), DAT device agnostic tool (127), multilingual (77), text to speech (23)
In the Classroom
Use AudioPen in several different classroom situations. Share this tool with students to use as an assistant with writing projects. Have students create recordings of what they want to include in their project without having to write or take notes, then use the text to organize their project. AudioPen is also a helpful tool for multilingual students. Adjust the settings to record their thoughts in their native language, then produce an organized set of ideas in English without transcribing from one language to another. Use AudioPen to assist with professional tasks such as organizing teaching units, writing grant proposals, or planning ideas to include with newsletters.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MusicFX - Google Labs
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Create music from text descriptions using MusicFX from Google Labs. Try using the "I'm feeling lucky" prompt to see how MusicFX works. Create prompts to generate personalized music...more
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Create music from text descriptions using MusicFX from Google Labs. Try using the "I'm feeling lucky" prompt to see how MusicFX works. Create prompts to generate personalized music utilizing your choice of style and mood to make short music clips. Use the settings link to select the track length from thirty, fifty, or seventy seconds. Download music clips to your device or share them using the link provided.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), songs (46)
In the Classroom
Share music clips with students and ask them to describe the tone and emotions of the music. Create music to use as background for presentations, such as digital books made with Book Creator reviewed here or presentations made with Google Slides reviewed here. Use MusicFX to create relaxing music, then turn on looping to play as background during classroom work times. If your students create podcasts, design prompts to use as introductions and endings for their recordings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flow - Google Labs
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Google Labs Flow provides a sophisticated sandbox for experimenting with cinematic AI video and high-fidelity music creation. This experimental platform allows users to generate professional-quality...more
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Google Labs Flow provides a sophisticated sandbox for experimenting with cinematic AI video and high-fidelity music creation. This experimental platform allows users to generate professional-quality video clips using simple text prompts, reference images, or keyframe visuals. The Flow Music component acts as a virtual AI producer, enabling the creation of custom songs and soundtracks through a conversational interface. Free accounts provide 100 initial credits and 50 daily credits to explore features such as text-to-video generation, object insertion or removal in scenes, and video extensions. Sign in to Google and select "new project" to begin creating with Flow. Type what you want to create in the message box and select either image or video after Flow generates your video or music. Continue using the messaging feature to refine your design. When complete, download the video or music or share using the included link.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), creativity (84), editing (87), graphic design (49), images (263)
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Flow is an excellent tool that helps students transform creative writing into vivid cinematic trailers or historical reenactments. After drafting a short story or historical script, students use the text-to-video generator to build a visual representation of their work, focusing on atmospheric details and character consistency. To build on these visuals, students can integrate their videos into Google Sites, reviewed here to create a digital portfolio or a project-based learning website that showcases their multi-modal storytelling. For a more interactive experience, students might take the audio tracks generated in Flow and import them into Book Creator, reviewed here to produce a "talking" digital book where the AI-composed music sets the mood for each page. This workflow allows students to move beyond basic text and static images, enabling them to create sophisticated digital media that capture complex themes through sight and sound.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bluesky - Bluesky
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K to 12
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Bluesky is a social media platform similar to X (formerly Twitter). Members post and share content, videos, and images to engage with followers. To engage with others on the platform,...more
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Bluesky is a social media platform similar to X (formerly Twitter). Members post and share content, videos, and images to engage with followers. To engage with others on the platform, members include hashtags like #EduSky and tag others with the @ symbol. Other features include the ability to create personalized feeds and starter packs that help new members find others to follow on the platform.
tag(s): communication (119), microblogging (14), professional development (302), social media (61)
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Include Bluesky with your other resources as part of your Professional Learning Network. For example, follow other Bluesky members who teach the same content or grade level as you to find lesson ideas and ideas for tech integration. Take advantage of starter packs to find members to follow with similar interests. Share your Bluesky handle with parents and share weekly updates about your classroom and upcoming events. Bluesky also serves as a helpful teaching tool. Studying space? Follow NASA. Studying politics and government? Follow your congressional representative or the White House. Consider using your teacher or class account to send updates, interact with others across the country or the globe, and participate in collaborative projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Meshy AI - Meshy Ai
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Meshy AI offers a free, easy-to-use platform that empowers educators and students to create 3D models swiftly and efficiently. Members can generate detailed 3D models in less than three...more
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Meshy AI offers a free, easy-to-use platform that empowers educators and students to create 3D models swiftly and efficiently. Members can generate detailed 3D models in less than three minutes by simply inputting text descriptions or uploading images. The free plan provides 200 credits monthly, allowing for the creation of models without needing a credit card. These models can be exported in various formats, including Wavefront Object (OBJ), Filmbox (FBX), and Stereolithography (STL), making them suitable for integration into educational projects, 3D printing, or virtual reality applications. Meshy AI's intuitive interface and rapid processing make it an excellent tool for enhancing creativity and learning in the classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (266), design (76)
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Have students choose a vocabulary word and use Meshy to create a 3D model that represents it. For example, for the word "volcano," they can generate a 3D model of a volcano from a text prompt. Then, they can present their model and explain how it connects to the word's meaning. After reading a story, have students describe a character in detail and use Meshy to turn that description into a 3D model. In social studies or ELA, students can research an artifact from a historical period (ex., a medieval crown or ancient vase) and then generate a 3D model from a text or image prompt. Students can brainstorm and design an invention, describing it in detail via text. They then can use Meshy to model their invention and present it in a "Shark Tank"-style pitch, explaining how it works and its usefulness.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Online Infographic Maker - Drawtify
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Looking for an easy way to make stunning visuals for your classroom? Drawtify is a user-friendly online infographic maker that empowers teachers and students to design professional-quality...more
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Looking for an easy way to make stunning visuals for your classroom? Drawtify is a user-friendly online infographic maker that empowers teachers and students to design professional-quality graphics without needing advanced design skills. It features over 1,000 editable templates and built-in tools, including intelligent charts, maps, QR code and barcode generators, artistic fonts, and photo editing options -- perfect for creating classroom posters, project visuals, or data displays. The site offers both free and paid plans. The free version includes core design tools and templates, as well as SD exports and watermarked images. Whether you're enriching a lesson or supporting student presentations, Drawtify is a versatile addition to your digital teaching toolkit.
tag(s): infographics (68)
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Students can use Drawtify to create infographics using their design tools. Students can post their infographics in Padlet reviewed here. Students can use Lino reviewed here to comment on each others infographics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Infographics Presentation Templates - SlidesGo
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SlidesGo Infographics Presentation Templates is a site that offers three templates in its free plan. Templates are for Canva, Google Slides, and PowerPoint. Note that the crown is only...more
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SlidesGo Infographics Presentation Templates is a site that offers three templates in its free plan. Templates are for Canva, Google Slides, and PowerPoint. Note that the crown is only available to Premium subscribers. Templates include timelines, project management tools, graph paper, market shares, financial information, dating apps, and more.
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Students can download infographics to customize for classroom assignments. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create their own infographics. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post their infographics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Escape - Genially
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3 to 12
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Use this template from Genially, reviewed here to create an engaging Halloween escape room activity for students of any age. Try the escape room out...more
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Use this template from Genially, reviewed here to create an engaging Halloween escape room activity for students of any age. Try the escape room out by playing with activities found in the preview to collect five pieces of candy, then click "Use this template" to create a copy on your account and personalize the content. This template includes animations and audio features that add a spooky feel to the escape room. When ready to share, choose from options to share as a presentation on your whiteboard or provide students with a link to play from their devices.
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Customize and share this escape room activity with your students as you recognize and celebrate Halloween. Use it as a station during fall or Halloween parties. Change the questions to match your students' age level and content, and your curriculum. For example, include Halloween math word problems or vocabulary with spooky definitions. Find additional tools to include in your escape room by visiting TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Escape Room Resources, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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At Arteater, you can create hand-drawn GIFs from your artwork by following three steps. First, print a template. Then, select templates from different ability levels, from beginner...more
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At Arteater, you can create hand-drawn GIFs from your artwork by following three steps. First, print a template. Then, select templates from different ability levels, from beginner to advanced. Draw in each frame within the template, then take a photo and upload your work. After your image processes, download it as an animated GIF.
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Create animated images for students to include with any presentation. Have younger students use a three-frame loop to demonstrate the stages of plant growth or steps in a math problem, while older students can use the six- or nine-frame loop to include more details. Include animated images in presentations made with Sway reviewed here or in digital books made using Book Creator reviewed here. Ask tech-savvy students to create video explainers to use the more advanced templates using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here, then include the videos on your class website or LMS for students to access anytime.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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