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Enlighten AI - Enlighten AI
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K to 12
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Enlighten AI is an AI-powered assessment and feedback platform designed to help teachers provide timely, personalized feedback while reducing grading workload. Educators can create...more
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Enlighten AI is an AI-powered assessment and feedback platform designed to help teachers provide timely, personalized feedback while reducing grading workload. Educators can create or customize rubrics, evaluate student work, and generate actionable feedback that supports student growth. The platform adapts to a teacher's grading preferences over time, helping ensure that AI-generated feedback aligns with individual instructional practices. Teachers can use Enlighten AI to assess assignments, analyze student performance trends, and access data that helps guide future instruction. The platform supports integrations with tools such as Google Classroom and can work with a variety of student submission formats. Feedback can be reviewed, edited, and shared with students, while reporting tools help educators identify strengths, misconceptions, and learning needs across a class. A free teacher plan is available and includes access to core grading, rubric, and feedback features, while premium plans provide expanded usage and additional capabilities. As with any AI-powered tool, teachers should review all generated feedback and scores before sharing them with students.
tag(s): assessment (140), data (211), Google (19), rubrics (38)
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In the classroom, teachers can use Enlighten AI to assist with grading. Since Enlighten AI will sync with your Google Classroom, Enlighten AI can grade your Google Classroom assignments and provide feedback to the students. Teachers can create rubrics for which Enlighten AI will do the grading for them. Finally, teachers can use the data gained from Enlighten AI to drive their teaching or re-teaching instruction.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Creatify - Creatify
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5 to 12
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The Creatify AI Shorts tool helps teachers and content creators generate engaging videos for educational content. Find the Shorts Tool by clicking the two-line menu bar on the right,...more
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The Creatify AI Shorts tool helps teachers and content creators generate engaging videos for educational content. Find the Shorts Tool by clicking the two-line menu bar on the right, then clicking Features. With AI-powered editing and customizable templates, creators can quickly make visual aids to explain concepts, introduce lessons, or make announcements more dynamic. The free features are 10 credits per month (or 2 videos), 1 seat, limited realistic avatars, limited AI tools, and exports with a watermark.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), presentations (44), social media (63)
In the Classroom
Students could create a short video summarizing a book they've read; this engages them by encouraging creative expression and storytelling skills. Use Padlet, reviewed here for students to create and share videos. Have students view each other's videos, then discuss the variety of perspectives and styles, deepening their understanding of storytelling. Assign students a historical figure to research, then have them create a short "video diary" as that person during a key event. Students can create short videos explaining a science topic, like the water cycle or photosynthesis. In small groups, students create short videos demonstrating how to solve a math problem or explain a concept, like fractions or basic geometry.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canvas - Chrome
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K to 12
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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 ...more
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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.
tag(s): brainstorming (17), drawing (58), painting (49)
In the Classroom
Use Canvas to highlight information in text by uploading an image of your text as the background, then use the drawing tools to annotate and share ideas. When discussing different methods for solving math problems, use Canvas to share student ideas, upload diagrams and charts to use a background, and highlight key components. Download and share work done in Canvas on your Learning Management System or class website for students to use as a resource when studying for tests or completing homework assignments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pedagog.ai - Priten Shaw
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3 to 12
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Pedagog.ai supports educators using AI by providing free resources such as a prompt library, lesson plans, and AI tools for teaching and learning. After creating an account, use Pedagog.ai's...more
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Pedagog.ai supports educators using AI by providing free resources such as a prompt library, lesson plans, and AI tools for teaching and learning. After creating an account, use Pedagog.ai's dashboard as a starting point to find and access information. The prompt library includes suggested prompts for all curricular subjects, professional development, student prompts, and teaching strategies. The lesson plans include categories of AI Literacy and Integrating AI to share topics such as Generating Hybrid Animals with AI or AI and Historical Perspective. Visit the Using AI section to gather ideas on using AI to gamify your classroom and how to use AI with student projects.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), computers (114), creative writing (125), critical thinking (189), digital literacy (38), editing (95), images (272), media literacy (130), persuasive writing (49), politics (122), population (53), readers theater (11), shakespeare (99), vocabulary (251), vocabulary development (103)
In the Classroom
Include Pedagog.ai as part of your resources for using AI effectively to promote engagement and increase student understanding of classroom lessons. Use the suggested prompts to find ideas for creative activities and assessments, then modify the prompt to fit the needs of your classroom and students. Use the prompts within chat tools such as ChatGPT, reviewed here and Claude, reviewed here and continue asking questions and adding suggestions for making changes until you generate information that fits your needs. Use an organizational tool like Wakelet, reviewed here to save and share your favorite prompts. For example, create a collection of prompts for each subject or class you teach or work with peers to create prompt collections for assessments, lesson ideas, and incorporating teaching strategies.
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Clickview - Evan Clark and Edward Filletti
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K to 12
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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...more
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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.
tag(s): artists (102), decimals (92), fractions (173), grammar (140), poetry (196), reading strategies (87), statistics (128), STEM (377)
In the Classroom
After watching a ClickView math video, present students with real-world problems related to the video's content. Have them work in pairs or small groups to solve the problems using the concepts they learned. Host a "Math Video Showcase" where students present math tutorial videos they made to the class, allowing for peer feedback and discussion. After viewing a video about art techniques or historical art movements, students can create their own artwork using the methods discussed. Following a ClickView science video, organize a hands-on experiment related to the video's content. For example, if the video discusses ecosystems, students can create mini-ecosystems in a jar. After watching a video on a literary topic or a story, have students create their own short stories or scripts incorporating themes, characters, or settings from the video. Share the stories using a digital storytelling tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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kudoswall - Nikhil Vootkur and Jag Vootkur
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K to 12
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KudosWall is an AI-powered digital portfolio and resume-building platform designed to help students showcase their achievements, skills, projects, and experiences in an organized and...more
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KudosWall is an AI-powered digital portfolio and resume-building platform designed to help students showcase their achievements, skills, projects, and experiences in an organized and visually appealing format. Students can create personalized portfolios that include written reflections, photos, videos, certificates, documents, and other examples of their work. The platform supports career readiness and goal setting by helping students track accomplishments over time and build professional portfolios for college applications, internships, scholarships, or future employment opportunities. Teachers can use KudosWall to encourage student reflection, document growth, and support digital citizenship and career exploration activities across grade levels. The platform is designed to be easy to use for both students and educators and includes a free version with limited features, along with paid plans that provide additional tools and storage options.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), careers (184), portfolios (20)
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Assign students to research a career and build a portfolio demonstrating the skills and experiences needed for that job, using AI features to draft mock resumes. Have students create digital portfolios to highlight their academic and extracurricular achievements from the school year. Students can use Kudoswall to set goals and document their progress through photos, videos, or written updates. Older students can practice creating professional resumes and portfolios to prepare for college or scholarship applications.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI for Lesson Planning - TeachersFirst
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View this collection of artificial intelligence tools designed to transform the way you create and deliver engaging learning experiences. Harness the power of AI to streamline the lesson...more
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View this collection of artificial intelligence tools designed to transform the way you create and deliver engaging learning experiences. Harness the power of AI to streamline the lesson planning process, offering intelligent assistance in curriculum development, personalized learning pathways, and resource curation. From AI-driven content generators that suggest creative activities to adaptive assessment tools that provide real-time insights into student progress, these resources assist teachers as they craft dynamic, data-informed lessons that cater to diverse learning needs. Some of the tools can also help educators create more diversified lessons with differentiation options (from reading levels to choice boards) and translation into many languages in mere seconds.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), differentiation (100)
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Use this collection to save time doing many tasks as you plan your lessons from start to finish. Bookmark this site to find new ways to deliver and differentiate content and lower the time required in planning using the power of AI!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI for Creating Projects - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This collection of artificial intelligence tools is designed to enhance your and your students' project creation process. Use these tools to streamline workflow, boost creativity, and...more
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This collection of artificial intelligence tools is designed to enhance your and your students' project creation process. Use these tools to streamline workflow, boost creativity, and explore new possibilities in projects. From image creators to music makers, these tools can help your students utilize the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Many of these tools also include translation features, making them suitable for multilingual learners.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), creating media (15), Project Based Learning (29)
In the Classroom
AI is ever-changing, and the tools evolve and change every day. Use the tools in this collection to stay informed and learn about new tools that you (and your students) can use to create projects. AI creation tools save you time and can allow you to personalize the projects and differentiate for all needs. Share this collection with colleagues looking for ways to use AI to create projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Boxie - Boxie Technologies
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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...more
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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.
tag(s): collaboration (137), critical thinking (189), digital escapes (29), feedback (16), reading comprehension (145)
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Show an instructional video related to a subject and place pins at moments where important concepts or skills are demonstrated. Students read the text and interact with the pinned questions, responding to prompts encouraging critical thinking or comprehension checks. Encourage students to reply to their peers' pinned comments, fostering deeper collaborative learning and peer feedback. Use Boxie to design a digital escape room within a PDF, placing pins that contain clues, puzzles, or tasks for students to solve.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Owler AI - Owler A.I.
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5 to 12
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Owler AI uses artificial intelligence to leave feedback and grade essays using a rubric you design or choose from available rubrics on your Owler AI account. Create an account to ...more
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Owler AI uses artificial intelligence to leave feedback and grade essays using a rubric you design or choose from available rubrics on your Owler AI account. Create an account to begin, then add an assignment that includes grade level, background information, and the essay prompt. Next, choose from available rubrics or design your own. Upload up to 40 student documents to grade. Owler AI accepts PDFs, DOCx, and text files and submits them to receive feedback. When complete, Owler AI explains the score received, suggestions for improvement, and follow-up questions that can be shared using the provided link. As always, when using AI tools, it is important to remember that they aid teachers; however, they don't replace personalized teacher feedback.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), assessment (140), feedback (16), Teacher Utilities (223), writing (308)
In the Classroom
Use Owler AI as a starting point to provide feedback to students on writing projects. Then, edit the contents to add personalized information or remove unnecessary portions. Share this tool with students to use when writing to receive feedback before submitting for a grade. Encourage students to reflect on feedback by submitting the original and revised documents and adding a short paragraph that explains changes made due to feedback given. Enhance student learning by creating a bulletin board with writing tips shared by students or use Figjam, reviewed here to create a digital bulletin board with sticky notes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Groovelit - Harvard Innovation Labs
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Groovelit shares several interactive writing and literacy games. Games focus on narrative writing, language use, and persuasive writing. The scoring provides points as students complete...more
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Groovelit shares several interactive writing and literacy games. Games focus on narrative writing, language use, and persuasive writing. The scoring provides points as students complete a writing activity using sensory language, dialogue, and more, while teachers view student scores in real-time. Groovelit uses AI to generate stories based on teacher input on the skill and content focus and suggests ideas for the type of game to create. Choose the customize option to select a game and personalize options for scoring and length of the game. Students join the game by visiting the provided link and using the custom code.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), creative writing (125), persuasive writing (49), vocabulary development (103), writing (308)
In the Classroom
Be sure to visit Groovelit's blog to find many ideas for classroom use, such as bell ringers, quick writes, and creative writing prompts. In addition, the blog shares several certificate templates to recognize student achievements, such as inclusion in the "Spicy Vocabulary Word Hall of Fame" and "Greek Roots Mastery Tracker." Use these ideas and others to create your certificates for students to share using the certificate creator found at Tools for Educators, reviewed here. Groovelit can also engage reluctant writers by generating short yet interesting prompts that reward students with points through short writing activities. Differentiate writing activities as needed based on students' needs. For example, quickly generate writing prompts for different topics of interest for your students or assign activities based on students' writing or vocabulary skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Connections - ConnectionsGame.org
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4 to 12
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Connections lets players create personalized "custom" versions of the New York Times' Connections game. The game's goal is to identify the four words in four categories with connections...more
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Connections lets players create personalized "custom" versions of the New York Times' Connections game. The game's goal is to identify the four words in four categories with connections shared in a 16-word grid. Create your custom activity using the tools to add a title for each category and four clues in each category. If desired, drag and drop categories to order them by difficulty level. When complete, click submit and share the game using the provided URL.
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tag(s): gamification (89), vocabulary (251), word study (58)
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Use Connections as an engaging tool for students to study and discuss connections between words. Create a custom game introducing new vocabulary for science and social studies units. For example, when teaching about US presidents, add categories with the presidents' last names, first names, wives' names, and birthplaces. In science, create categories for students to categorize animals by habitats or class of animal. Include your connections game as part of a choice board or playlist. Ask older students to create Custom Connections to include with multimedia presentations. Add the link to presentations made with Google Slides, reviewed here or as a link on an interactive image made with Genially, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) - Google
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K to 12
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, an audio podcast, and an ...more
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, an audio podcast, and an AI-generated video summarizing the information provided. Follow the prompts to add one or more items to your notebook. When ready, use the "Notebook Guide" to create study guides, FAQs, a table of contents, a timeline, or a briefing document. Once you create documents, you can select them to gather and develop additional resources, such as an outline, or ask NotebookLM to suggest related ideas. The audio summary option creates a two-person conversation in the form of a podcast to discuss the information, offering customization options that include the ability to focus the discussion on a specific topic or audience. The materials are shareable with a custom link, and you can share audio podcasts and videos with a separate link from the notebook link.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), note taking (36), Teacher Utilities (223), timelines (60)
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Use NotebookLM to support and engage students in many different ways. Upload lessons and documents to create and share study guides with students. Create and share an audio podcast at the start of a new unit to engage students in the upcoming lessons. Share the video with students to include when reviewing materials for upcoming assessments. Use NotebookLM to create a study guide, copy it, and paste it into a quiz tool that uses AI, such as Quizlet reviewed here to create flashcards and study materials for your students or Gibbly, reviewed here to create a quiz. Create a short tutorial using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here on the features and how to use NotebookLM to share with parents for use at home to create study guides for classroom lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.
tag(s): artists (102), cross cultural understanding (176), dance (42), empathy (71), jazz (17), musical instruments (62), social and emotional learning (205), sociology (24), STEM (377)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.
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U-Report - UNICEF
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6 to 12
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their...more
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their views on environmental, health, and social issues. Because the site is all about supporting students as changemakers through storytelling, blogging, filming, and interviewing, it includes a resource section that shares tools to improve multimedia, communication, and advocacy skills.
tag(s): disabilities (37), environment (250), hiv/aids (16), inequalities (27), mental health (60), school violence (9), sustainability (55)
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This site is an excellent resource to bookmark and use throughout the year when discussing current events, specific countries or geographic areas, or for non-fiction reading. Find informational texts that matter to your students. Spark informational writing, as well. Allow students to browse the site to find interesting articles. Have students enhance their learning by creating magazine covers of information on this site using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here. Elevate learning by challenging students to create a newspaper article using articles on this site as a model using the Newspaper Clipping Generator, reviewed here. World language teachers will find this useful when viewing articles in French or Spanish to practice translation skills. If you have a blended learning classroom or are teaching remotely, you may want to try adding the reading to Fiskkit, reviewed here to annotate and analyze text and measure reading activity through sharing and commenting on texts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Literacy with Minecraft - Minecraft Education
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using...more
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using the paid Minecraft platform and are available to all viewers. Begin with a three-part animated video series that features AI basics, problem-solving with AI, and using AI tools responsibly. Additional materials available to download are classroom-ready teaching materials, a parent guide, and a free poster. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), digital citizenship (110), STEM (377)
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Add the resources on this site to your current teaching resources about artificial intelligence. Share the videos with parents to help them understand AI basics. Consider using Padlet, reviewed here to share AI resources with parents and older students. For example, use the shelf option to create columns to organize information. Create a column with ideas on learning about AI, another column with generative AI tools that make images or generate ideas, and another column for AI learning tools such as historical figure chatbots.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Literacy Chops - Literacy Geeks, Inc.
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Transform your students into literacy superstars with Literacy Chops! This website is a treasure trove of engaging, ready-to-use resources that help teachers build strong readers and...more
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Transform your students into literacy superstars with Literacy Chops! This website is a treasure trove of engaging, ready-to-use resources that help teachers build strong readers and writers. From phonics games to reading comprehension strategies, Literacy Chops offers practical tools and lesson plans for every classroom. Use Literacy Chops to differentiate reading and writing for all students. Whether teaching emergent readers or honing advanced literacy skills, these resources are designed to make learning fun and effective. Perfect for educators looking to level up their literacy instruction and see real progress in their students' abilities!
tag(s): literacy (123), reading comprehension (145)
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Assign individualized reading passages to each student, followed by comprehension quizzes. Have students use their written assignments from Literacy Chops and engage in a peer review session. Introduce weekly writing prompts that align with the writing practice offered by Literacy Chops.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Transforming Assessments: Google Forms for Immediate Feedback - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to leverage Google Forms to create dynamic, "no-fail" quizzes that provide immediate feedback and built-in remediation. Explore powerful features of Google Forms like branching logic and automated feedback that you can use to design assessments that support all learners. Leave this session equipped with the skills you need to transform your assessment practices, making them more engaging and effective. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain foundational skills for creating and customizing Google Forms for educational assessments. 2. Learn to construct quizzes that provide immediate feedback and remediation, helping students learn from mistakes in real time. 3. Explore how to use data from Google Forms to inform instructional decisions and enhance teaching strategies. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to leverage Google Forms to create dynamic, "no-fail" quizzes that provide immediate feedback and built-in remediation. Explore powerful features of Google Forms like branching logic and automated feedback that you can use to design assessments that support all learners. Leave this session equipped with the skills you need to transform your assessment practices, making them more engaging and effective. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain foundational skills for creating and customizing Google Forms for educational assessments. 2. Learn to construct quizzes that provide immediate feedback and remediation, helping students learn from mistakes in real time. 3. Explore how to use data from Google Forms to inform instructional decisions and enhance teaching strategies. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Father's Day Lessons - Education World
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K to 12
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Education World offers language arts, social studies, and art activities that applaud the contributions of guys who enrich the lives of children--their dads! These lessons can be created...more
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Education World offers language arts, social studies, and art activities that applaud the contributions of guys who enrich the lives of children--their dads! These lessons can be created for important people in a child's life without a father figure. Examples include a grandfather, mother, or other adult. There are five suggested activities/lessons with little prep and maximum sentimental value.
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tag(s): crafts (111), fathers day (17), holidays (284), letter writing (18)
In the Classroom
Lesson plan activities include Father Knows Best (write gratitude letters), Dad's "Magnetic" Personality (make a magnet with the name of a caregiver), Father Time (make a memory book), Father's Day Windchimes (make windchimes), This is Your Life (three activities- a family tree, interview a family member, and share childhood treasures).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gigafact - Gigafact - Contributors
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6 to 12
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Gigafact's fact briefs offer rich opportunities for classroom engagement and digital citizenship development. Students can analyze the structured format of the fact briefs, including...more
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Gigafact's fact briefs offer rich opportunities for classroom engagement and digital citizenship development. Students can analyze the structured format of the fact briefs, including the question-and-answer breakdown and linked social media posts, to understand how information is presented and verified. Topics include Democracy and Elections, Economy, Justice, Education, Immigration, and more. These briefs can serve as case studies in media literacy lessons, prompting discussions on critical thinking, source evaluation, and responsible sharing online. Classroom debates and collaborative discussions based on fact briefs encourage students to engage in respectful discourse while honing their fact-checking skills. By integrating Gigafact's resources, educators can empower students to become informed digital citizens who critically evaluate information, engage in civil online conversations, and promote responsible sharing practices.
tag(s): media literacy (130)
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Introduce your class to Gigafact on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector by showing them the listings under one of the "hot" topics from the top menu bar. At the time of this review, Democracy and Elections and Immigration are "hot" topics. Have small groups use RumorGuard, reviewed here to double-check the facts presented by Gigafacts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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