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Conker AI - Conker
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3 to 12
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Conker AI is an AI-powered quiz and assessment builder that helps educators quickly create custom formative assessments. By entering a topic, grade level, and number of questions, teachers...more
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Conker AI is an AI-powered quiz and assessment builder that helps educators quickly create custom formative assessments. By entering a topic, grade level, and number of questions, teachers can generate engaging question types such as multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer that align with lesson goals. The platform also provides access to a large library of standards-aligned quizzes and includes accessibility features, such as read-aloud options, to support diverse learners. Share completed quizzes with students via a direct link or by exporting to tools such as Google Forms or Canvas, making assessment creation faster and more efficient.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145)
In the Classroom
Use Conker to create short exit tickets or bell ringers tied to the day's lesson. Generate leveled quizzes on the same topic for different reading or skill levels. Have students help write quiz questions based on a text, unit, or experiment, then input them into Conker with teacher guidance. Use Conker to build quizzes that blend subjects, such as reading passages with science or social studies content, reinforcing literacy skills while extending content knowledge.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Ideaogram.AI Explore - Ideaogram
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Ideogram.ai Explore is a web-based generative AI tool that allows users to create high-quality images from simple text prompts, turning ideas into custom visuals in seconds. The platform...more
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Ideogram.ai Explore is a web-based generative AI tool that allows users to create high-quality images from simple text prompts, turning ideas into custom visuals in seconds. The platform is especially strong at generating images with clear, readable text, making it useful for posters, diagrams, titles, and graphic design. With an intuitive interface and both free and premium options, Ideogram.ai can support classroom activities by helping teachers and students visualize concepts, enhance storytelling, and design creative visuals across subject areas.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), creativity (85), graphic design (49), images (267), photography (136)
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Have students generate an image from a short prompt, then write a narrative, descriptive paragraph, or poem inspired by the scene. Have students use the tool to design posters with clear text and visuals for science concepts, vocabulary, or historical events. Students can design book covers, story settings, or title pages for independent reading books or class novels.Edge Features:
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Udio - Udio.com
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Udio is an online platform that uses artificial intelligence to help users create original music by entering simple text prompts, with no musical training or instruments required. The...more
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Udio is an online platform that uses artificial intelligence to help users create original music by entering simple text prompts, with no musical training or instruments required. The tool generates complete songs, including vocals and instrumental arrangements, based on genre, mood, lyrics, or other descriptors, making it accessible to beginners, hobbyists, and experienced music creators alike. Teachers can use Udio to support lessons in music, creative writing, and multimedia projects by allowing students to experiment with sound, explore how lyrics and mood influence music, and reflect on the creative process using an AI-powered tool.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), editing (90), songs (49)
In the Classroom
Have students write a short poem or paragraph and use Udio to generate music that matches a specific mood (happy, tense, hopeful, somber). Students can compare how different musical choices change the tone and discuss which version best fits the text. Students can create short songs inspired by a historical era, region, or cultural movement. They can analyze how lyrics, instruments, and tempo reflect a time period, geography, or cultural identity. After using Udio, guide students in discussing how AI generates creative content, its benefits and limitations, and responsible use. Students can compare human-created vs. AI-assisted music and reflect on authorship and originality.Edge Features:
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Google A to Z: Tools, Extensions, Programs & Courses - Monica Isabel Martinez
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3 to 12
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This Google document is a curated A-Z collection of Google tools, extensions, programs, and professional learning resources designed to support teaching and learning. It highlights...more
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This Google document is a curated A-Z collection of Google tools, extensions, programs, and professional learning resources designed to support teaching and learning. It highlights Google Workspace for Education as a free foundation for collaboration and communication, along with additional classroom-ready Google tools and Chrome extensions that enhance browser functionality. The document also directs educators to Google Educator Programs and Courses for professional growth and provides links to stay connected with Google for Education resources. Overall, it serves as a practical reference for teachers looking to integrate Google tools into instruction and streamline digital workflows.
tag(s): collaboration (113), communication (122), organizational skills (90), professional development (319), Teacher Utilities (215)
In the Classroom
Have students work together in Google Docs or Slides to co-author stories, research reports, or presentations, using comments and suggestions to give peer feedback and revise their work. Pair Google Search tools and Chrome extensions with structured research tasks to help students learn to find reliable sources, organize notes, and cite information correctly. Offer optional challenges using advanced tools or extensions, such as building tutorials, designing templates for classmates, or completing Google Educator mini-courses to deepen technology skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Odd One Out - Google Arts & Culture
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6 to 12
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Odd One Out challenges you to guess the AI "imposter" hidden in different artworks. Launch the experiment to begin playing. You have four chances to guess the AI-generated image before...more
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Odd One Out challenges you to guess the AI "imposter" hidden in different artworks. Launch the experiment to begin playing. You have four chances to guess the AI-generated image before time runs out. Be prepared, it might not be as easy as you think!
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), digital literacy (36)
In the Classroom
Use this interactive game as an engaging activity to start a lesson on digital literacy. For example, challenge students to identify the AI-generated "imposter" among authentic historical artifacts to spark a discussion on the differences between human-created art and generative AI. Ask students to share features in the images that led them to their choices. After students finish several rounds, have them move to Mural for Education, reviewed hereto categorize the visual cues or "glitches" they noticed in the AI images versus the real masterpieces. Extend learning by asking students to select one real artwork from the game and use Canva Docs, reviewed here to create a multimedia report that includes their own creative writing about the artist's technique and the historical context of the piece.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teen Fact-Checking Network - Poynter
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6 to 12
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The Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) from Poynter's MediaWise initiative is a virtual newsroom where middle and high school students learn real-world media literacy skills by...more
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The Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) from Poynter's MediaWise initiative is a virtual newsroom where middle and high school students learn real-world media literacy skills by researching and debunking viral misinformation online. Teens work together to investigate questionable claims they find on social platforms, create fact-checks tailored for a young audience, and share their findings through digital storytelling. By using professional fact-checking strategies (such as source evaluation, reverse searches, and lateral reading), the TFCN helps students to think critically about digital information and to become responsible media consumers and creators.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), digital storytelling (166), evaluating sources (45), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Have students bring in a trending social media post, headline, or video. Using TFCN fact-checks as models, students can analyze the claim, identify the source, and determine whether the information is reliable. Teach students the basic steps of professional fact-checking (lateral reading, source verification, reverse image search). Use TFCN examples to show how teens verify information, then let students practice with guided support. In small groups, students investigate a questionable claim and create their own short fact-check using slides or a video using a digital tool such as Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Duke Reporters' Lab - Sanford School of Public Policy
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The Reporters' Lab is a journalism research center based at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University that studies and supports fact-checking efforts worldwide. Its core...more
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The Reporters' Lab is a journalism research center based at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University that studies and supports fact-checking efforts worldwide. Its core work includes maintaining a global database and annual census of fact-checking organizations, developing tools and resources such as Fact-Check Insights and Tech & Check to help expand and automate fact-checking, and publishing analysis about trends in misinformation and media trust. The site also shares news about its projects and provides access to worldwide fact-checking initiatives and structured journalism resources.
tag(s): evaluating sources (45), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Use the site's research insights to teach how fact-checkers verify information, images, and quotes. Have students compare multiple news sources covering the same event and evaluate credibility, bias, and evidence. Have students create their own "fact-checking" reports on school, community, or current events, writing short articles that explain what they found and how they verified it using Napkin AI, reviewed here to include infographics, timelines, and additional supporting images.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Information & Digital Literacy - Common Sense Education
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K to 12
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The Common Sense Education Information and Media Literacy topic page provides grade-level lessons, videos, and activities to help students learn to find, evaluate, and use information...more
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The Common Sense Education Information and Media Literacy topic page provides grade-level lessons, videos, and activities to help students learn to find, evaluate, and use information responsibly in the digital world. Resources focus on critical thinking skills such as identifying credible sources, recognizing bias, analyzing persuasive techniques, and distinguishing fact from opinion. Designed for use in technology, ELA, social studies, and advisory lessons, these materials support students in becoming thoughtful consumers and creators of media, strengthening skills they need to navigate an information-rich world with confidence and discernment.
tag(s): bias (33), critical thinking (179), digital citizenship (108), evaluating sources (45), internet safety (121), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Have students examine headlines or posts and decide which are credible, explaining their reasoning using source clues. Show a Common Sense video about evaluating information and discuss how misinformation spreads. Students can identify persuasive techniques in ads or social media posts and explain how they influence audiences. Have students use a checklist to analyze websites for author, evidence, bias, and purpose.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cyberbullying & Online Harms - Common Sense Education
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The Common Sense Education Cyberbullying and Online Harms topic page offers educator-tested lesson plans, videos, and activities that help students recognize, prevent, and respond to...more
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The Common Sense Education Cyberbullying and Online Harms topic page offers educator-tested lesson plans, videos, and activities that help students recognize, prevent, and respond to cyberbullying and other online harms. Resources focus on topics such as identifying harmful behaviors, understanding the impact of online actions, building empathy, and learning strategies to navigate complex interactions safely in digital spaces. Organized by grade level and aligned to standards, these materials are designed for use in technology, health, ELA, social studies, or advisory lessons to help students create a safe, respectful online community.
tag(s): cyberbullying (44), digital citizenship (108), empathy (67), internet safety (121)
In the Classroom
Have students watch a Common Sense video and write or share one takeaway about preventing online harm. Have students explore how cyberbullying affects victims, bystanders, and those causing harm, building understanding of emotional impact. Students can analyze short cyberbullying situations and discuss how to respond safely and respectfully.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources for Teaching Students to Fact-Check - TCEA
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This blog post explains why teaching students to fact-check online content is essential in a world where misinformation, altered images and videos, and misleading news spread quickly....more
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This blog post explains why teaching students to fact-check online content is essential in a world where misinformation, altered images and videos, and misleading news spread quickly. It defines fact-checking as the process of evaluating the credibility, accuracy, and validity of information and sources so students can determine what is true, what is questionable, and which sources can be trusted. The article highlights several educator-friendly tools to support this work, including the Civic Online Reasoning curriculum, resources from the News Literacy Project such as Checkology, PBS's Be MediaWise initiative, and a selection of established fact-checking websites. For teachers, this post provides a practical starting point for helping students build strong critical-thinking and digital-citizenship skills.
tag(s): evaluating sources (45), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Show students three short statements (one true, one misleading, one unclear). Students can sort them into categories and explain why they think each belongs where it does. Place simple kid-friendly articles or headlines at different stations. In small groups, have students rotate through stations to check for clues of credibility (author, date, purpose, source type). They should record quick notes on a "credibility checklist." Give students a short paragraph or infographic and have them underline facts vs. opinions. Then they identify the evidence needed to confirm the facts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Footprint Identity - Common Sense Education
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The Common Sense Education Digital Footprint and Identity topic page provides classroom resources that help students understand how their online actions shape their digital identities...more
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The Common Sense Education Digital Footprint and Identity topic page provides classroom resources that help students understand how their online actions shape their digital identities and leave lasting traces. It includes educator-tested lesson plans, videos, and activities designed to teach students how to manage their digital footprints, make thoughtful choices about what they share, and protect their reputations online. Select from resources organized by grade level that support instruction in technology, ELA, social studies, and advisory settings, helping students develop awareness and decision-making skills to navigate the digital world responsibly.
tag(s): digital citizenship (108), digital literacy (36), internet safety (121)
In the Classroom
Show a short Common Sense video and have students write one takeaway about how online actions leave lasting footprints. Have students compare how people present themselves online versus in real life and reflect on authenticity and responsibility. Students can map out how a single post can spread over time and impact future opportunities such as school, jobs, or relationships.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Starter Kit for Teachers - Tech & Learning
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The Tech & Learning AI Starter Kit for Teachers is a comprehensive, educator-focused resource designed to help teachers deepen their understanding of AI and develop practical...more
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The Tech & Learning AI Starter Kit for Teachers is a comprehensive, educator-focused resource designed to help teachers deepen their understanding of AI and develop practical classroom tools, tips, and strategies for integrating AI into instruction. It includes explanations of key terms, recommended AI platforms and apps, and expert guidance on using these tools effectively, from lesson planning to productivity and assessment. The page also includes a YouTube video version of the starter kit, giving teachers an alternative way to engage with the content through multimedia. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable. This resource supports educators who are new to AI or looking to expand their AI toolbox for teaching and learning.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145), Formative Assessment (47), multimedia (62), professional development (319), quizzes (91), STEM (371)
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Set up short stations where students explore how AI works (using teacher-approved tools) and discuss real-world examples such as chatbots, image generators, and recommendation systems. Use the Starter Kit's YouTube video as a quick introduction to AI concepts, followed by a class discussion or reflection activity. Have students use AI tools to generate story ideas, outlines, or vocabulary lists, then refine their work using critical thinking and teacher guidance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 AI First Steps for Teachers - Ditch That Textbook
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The Ditch That Textbook article "20 AI 'First Steps' for Teachers" offers a practical, teacher-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence in education. It breaks down a...more
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The Ditch That Textbook article "20 AI 'First Steps' for Teachers" offers a practical, teacher-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence in education. It breaks down a curated list of foundational actions educators can take to get comfortable with AI, including learning what AI is, trying out classroom tools, and thinking critically about how AI fits into teaching and learning. The resource frames AI not just as a potential tool for instruction and lesson prep, but also as something educators should approach thoughtfully, including considering implications for academic integrity and student outcomes. This article is an excellent starting point for teachers who want to confidently explore AI's possibilities and challenges in their classrooms. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), professional development (319)
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Take advantage of the information in this article to learn how to set up stations where students try out approved AI tools for brainstorming, image generation, or research support. Students can record what the tools can and cannot do. Have students use AI to generate story starters, design art prompts, or suggest project ideas, then create original work from those prompts. Have students evaluate an AI tool's usefulness, safety, and learning value, then present recommendations to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Citizenship Curriculum - Common Sense Education
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The Common Sense Education Privacy and Safety topic page offers age-appropriate lessons, activities, and classroom resources that help students understand how to protect their personal...more
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The Common Sense Education Privacy and Safety topic page offers age-appropriate lessons, activities, and classroom resources that help students understand how to protect their personal information and stay safe online. It includes educator-tested lesson plans, videos, and interactive materials focused on real-world issues such as online privacy, data protection, cyberbullying, and responsible digital behavior. Use these resources to strengthen students' critical thinking and decision-making skills while teaching them how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly as informed digital citizens.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), cyberbullying (44), digital citizenship (108), digital literacy (36), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Use the site's discussion prompts or lesson scenarios about online behavior, privacy, or cyberbullying. Students can decide what the best choice is and explain why. Have students analyze online posts or articles using Common Sense's media literacy tools to determine what is trustworthy and what is not. Have students analyze online posts or articles using Common Sense's media literacy tools to decide what is reliable and what is not.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learning AI - Joyschooler
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JoySchooler's Learning with AI course is part of an AI-powered educational platform that uses Socratic questioning and guided conversations to deepen students' understanding of how...more
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JoySchooler's Learning with AI course is part of an AI-powered educational platform that uses Socratic questioning and guided conversations to deepen students' understanding of how learning works and how to use artificial intelligence thoughtfully rather than just for quick answers. The course helps learners reflect on effortful thinking, build metacognitive awareness, and develop personal strategies for working with AI in ways that support real comprehension and critical thinking. It's grounded in the science of learning and encourages students to engage actively with ideas rather than passively receive information.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), critical thinking (179), STEM (371)
In the Classroom
Before using AI, have students write down what they already know, what they are unsure about, and what a good question would be. After interacting with JoySchooler, they can reflect on how the AI prompts helped deepen their thinking rather than replace it. As a class, have students co-create a short set of norms for responsible AI use in school, then turn their ideas into a poster or shared document using Canva Docs, reviewed here and revisited throughout the year. In small groups, students can create a T-chart or concept map showing ways AI can support learning versus ways it should not replace thinking. Groups can share examples connected to their own schoolwork.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CyberSafe AI: Dig Deeper - Minecraft Education
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CyberSafe AI: Dig Deeper is a free, immersive lesson that uses Minecraft gameplay to help students think critically about artificial intelligence and digital citizenship. Through narrative-driven...more
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CyberSafe AI: Dig Deeper is a free, immersive lesson that uses Minecraft gameplay to help students think critically about artificial intelligence and digital citizenship. Through narrative-driven challenges, students explore real-world issues such as AI responsibility, academic integrity, data privacy, and evaluating information sources, learning that AI tools require human judgment and oversight. The lesson includes classroom-ready resources, such as educator guides and family toolkits, making it easy to integrate AI literacy and safety conversations into your curriculum.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), digital literacy (36), evaluating sources (45), internet safety (121), STEM (371)
In the Classroom
Have students identify real-life examples of AI (recommendation systems, facial recognition, chatbots) and classify them as helpful, risky, or both. This can be done as a chart or by using Padlet, reviewed here. Using Canva for Education, reviewed here, Google Slides, reviewed here, or paper, students can create a poster or a short public service announcement to teach peers how to use AI responsibly. Display these around the classroom or share with younger grades. Have students participate in a structured debate on prompts such as "Should AI be used to help with schoolwork?" or "When should humans override AI decisions?" Debate activities strengthen speaking, listening, and argumentation skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creative Coding with Python and AI - imagi Education
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The ImagiLabs Creative Coding with Python and AI Hour of Code activity is a free, teacher-led, beginner-friendly lesson that introduces students in grades 3-8 to Python programming...more
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The ImagiLabs Creative Coding with Python and AI Hour of Code activity is a free, teacher-led, beginner-friendly lesson that introduces students in grades 3-8 to Python programming through creative, hands-on projects such as colorful pixel art and animations. Students learn foundational coding concepts, including loops and variables, while an AI Debugging Buddy provides real-time guidance and encourages responsible AI use. The site provides classroom-ready resources for teachers, including lesson plans, slides, setup guides, and student login instructions, making it easy to run a one-hour coding session even with no prior coding experience.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), coding (109), STEM (371)
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Have students create a simple pixel image that represents a character, setting, or symbol from a class story. After coding the image, they can write a short paragraph explaining how their design connects to the text. Challenge students to code repeating patterns or symmetrical designs using loops. Students explain how loops reduce repeated code and identify the math patterns they used. Provide students with prewritten code containing errors. Students can use the AI Debugging Buddy to identify and fix mistakes, then reflect on how feedback helped improve their code.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fostering Readers in a Digital World - Kristine Seal
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"Going Beyond Digital Literacy: Fostering Readers as Learners" on the TCEA TechNotes blog emphasizes that digital literacy is more than just using technology and reading screens. The...more
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"Going Beyond Digital Literacy: Fostering Readers as Learners" on the TCEA TechNotes blog emphasizes that digital literacy is more than just using technology and reading screens. The article argues that teachers should help students become lifelong learners who can navigate, evaluate, and make sense of information in both print and digital formats. It highlights the idea of a bi-literate brain, meaning students need to build strong reading skills across media, and stresses that teachers should act as facilitators who support students in taking ownership of their learning. The post also offers practical instructional strategies, such as using the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework and integrating diverse text formats, to help students develop deep reading and critical thinking skills that transfer across platforms and subjects.
tag(s): blogs (77), digital literacy (36), media literacy (122), teaching strategies (68)
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Have students read a short passage in both print and digital formats. Ask them to discuss how their focus, comprehension, and note-taking strategies changed across different formats. Create a class anchor chart of effective strategies for each text type. Have students design a simple guide or checklist for younger students that explains how to read and learn effectively from digital texts. Present students with multiple digital sources on the same topic. In small groups, have students evaluate credibility using criteria such as author, purpose, evidence, and date.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A SIFT Lesson Plan: Dealing With Media Overwhelm - TCEA
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This article introduces a ready-to-use lesson plan based on the SIFT Method. This four-step strategy helps students evaluate online media by stopping to consider what they are looking...more
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This article introduces a ready-to-use lesson plan based on the SIFT Method. This four-step strategy helps students evaluate online media by stopping to consider what they are looking at, investigating the source, finding better coverage, and tracing claims back to their original context. It explains why this framework is essential in an age of overwhelming information and frequent misinformation. The article includes a 60-minute sample lesson for middle school students, featuring group activities, individual practice with articles, and reflective writing aligned with ELA standards. This resource provides teachers with a practical and structured way to build students' media literacy skills and support thoughtful online navigation. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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In the Classroom
Provide students with a mix of printed or projected images (some genuine, some altered or exaggerated). Ask them to stop and think before deciding whether each seems trustworthy. Students justify their choices with simple evidence (details in the picture, clues about the source, etc.). Set up stations with short samples of kid-friendly online content (article headlines, social media posts, or brief paragraphs). At each station, have students investigate the source: Who created it? Why? Is it a trustworthy type of site? They record their findings in a simple "Source Detective" notebook in Google Slides, reviewed here. Have students design a classroom poster illustrating the SIFT steps with kid-friendly language and examples. These posters can be displayed to reinforce ongoing digital-literacy habits.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Jigsaw website provides a range of tools, research, and initiatives focused on addressing global challenges such as misinformation, online harassment, and threats to open societies....more
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The Jigsaw website provides a range of tools, research, and initiatives focused on addressing global challenges such as misinformation, online harassment, and threats to open societies. As part of Google, Jigsaw develops resources that educators can use to strengthen digital literacy and critical thinking, helping students evaluate online information, recognize bias, and engage responsibly in digital spaces. The site also highlights real-world projects and case studies that connect technology to civic engagement and global issues, making it a strong fit for social studies, media literacy, and computer science classrooms. By incorporating Jigsaw's resources, teachers can support students in becoming thoughtful, informed digital citizens.
tag(s): cyberbullying (44), digital literacy (36), journalism (74), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Use this website to teach students how to identify credible sources, fact-check information, and spot manipulation techniques. Jigsaw's misinformation-related tools can be used to analyze real-world examples of news stories or social media posts. For a class activity, divide students into teams to use Jigsaw's resources to debunk a series of fake news stories. Simulate online harassment scenarios using Jigsaw's resources, in which students role-play as victims, bystanders, and responders to develop strategies for dealing with these situations. Raise awareness about how extremist content spreads and what safeguards students can adopt.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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