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Microsoft Reflect - Microsoft
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K to 12tag(s): classroom management (146), communication (125), social and emotional learning (203), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Use Reflect as part of your classroom social and emotional support activities. For elementary classrooms, include daily check-ins, provide learning opportunities to encourage the use of emotional vocabulary, and incorporate reflections as part of discussions of characters and their emotions when reading stories and books. In middle school, include Reflect as part of weekly check-ins for emotional support, facilitate group discussions based upon feedback from check-ins, or use Reflect's tools to encourage students to set personal and academic goals. Use Reflect with high school students to promote mental health awareness and provide tools for stress management.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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MirrorTalk - Swivl
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), assessment (140), DAT device agnostic tool (133), Formative Assessment (43), preK (328), social and emotional learning (203), Teacher Utilities (222), teaching strategies (83), thinking skills (137)
In the Classroom
MirrorTalk can be used in many ways to support student learning and reflection. Begin the school year with a prompt that encourages students to reflect on the previous school year and set goals for the new year. Create prompts as exit tickets for students to reflect on the day's lesson and as a formative assessment for you to modify upcoming lessons as needed. Use this tool as part of a retrieval practice strategy to encourage students to recall facts about new concepts learned in class. Learn more about retrieval practice by visiting this blog post, Using Retrieval Practice to Boost Student Learning, found here.Edge Features:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Requires registration/log in (NO email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be shared by URL
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Blogger - Google
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K to 12tag(s): blogs (82), communication (125), digital storytelling (180), writing (309)
In the Classroom
Use Blogger to create and share your class blog with students and parents. Include updates on classroom lessons and upcoming events, and share pictures of students at work (with appropriate permissions). Add this site to your list of website creation tools for students to use for many projects. For example, ask students to share poems, lab reports, or quick journal entries and add an image or links to additional information. If students create pages, check with your district's policy on publishing student work. Have students take turns writing weekly blog posts that share information about what they learned at school or ask them to share writing or research projects with family and friends. Use images you and your students take, or find free image resources on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Free Image Resources, reviewed here.Edge Features:
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes social features, such as "friends," comments, ratings by others
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
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Monkey Pen - Monkey Pen
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K to 4This site includes advertising.
tag(s): ebooks (49), preK (328), printables (35)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free resources shared on this site to provide free reading materials for students. Find books that match student interests and reading abilities to engage learners. Share this site with parents and caregivers to read and use at home. Extend learning by creating custom coloring pages using Microsoft Designer, reviewed here. Visit Designer to find the prompts for creating coloring book pages and edit the prompts to create coloring pages for any topic. Increase student engagement in the writing process by creating coloring pages based on the content of their stories. Although online versions of the books are available, use the option to download and share the online PDF document with students to view online to avoid the heavy advertising associated with the online version of the books.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ClassQuestion - Adam Blalock
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4 to 12tag(s): assessment (140), data (212), Formative Assessment (43), polls and surveys (44), questioning (37), quizzes (82)
In the Classroom
Use ClassQuestion to receive instant feedback for many different classroom purposes. For example, use this tool to create exit tickets to help determine students' understanding of content and guide further lessons. Use this tool as a debate and discussion starter by asking students to take a stance on a topic, then divide students into groups to develop their position further. Gamify learning by turning review sessions into opportunities for students or groups to earn points for correct responses. Input data collections from students to quickly create graphs; for example, create a poll of students' favorite foods and share the results with students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CurriConnect Book List: Civil War - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12tag(s): 1800s (90), black history (132), civil rights (223), civil war (145), lincoln (64), slavery (80)
In the Classroom
During your unit on the Civil War, encourage students to read one of these books for their independent reading. Choose a book from the list for a read-aloud with your class. Older students could choose from this list for literature circles.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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8 Free Veterans Day Activities for Elementary Students - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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K to 5tag(s): book lists (165), holidays (293), poetry (196), preK (328), veterans (37), writing (309)
In the Classroom
Include these activities as part of any Veterans Day lessons and celebrations. Consider including ideas shared on this site as part of station rotations. Find additional ideas to include in your station rotations by visiting TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Veterans Day Resources, reviewed here. As a final project, ask students to share their letters, posters, and other creations as part of a class-created video project to share with the community. Use Screenpal, reviewed here to record your video, then share it with your community on your school or class website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hispanic Heritage Month - Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino
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K to 12tag(s): artists (102), central america (26), cross cultural understanding (176), dance (42), hispanic (53), south america (80), women (191)
In the Classroom
Include this site with other resources you use to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Find additional ideas at the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Hispanic Americans' Contributions to American Culture, reviewed here. As students learn about Hispanic countries, use MapHub, reviewed here to create interactive maps with photos of important locations. Take students on a virtual visit using Google Arts and Culture, reviewed here to learn more about Hispanic locations, culture, and significant members of the Hispanic community using "Hispanic" as a keyword search.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Humane Education Teaching Resources - TeachHeart.org
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K to 12tag(s): book lists (165), climate change (112), nutrition (136), preK (328), social and emotional learning (203)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free resources on this site to incorporate SEL activities into any classroom and subject. Many resources are built into NearPod, reviewed here and Seesaw, reviewed here lessons that include interactive activities. Use the included book lists to find new reading material for your classroom. Use mind mapping tools such as Mind Map Generator, reviewed here and MyLens, reviewed here to encourage student discussions of kindness and fairness while viewing the interactivity of the different components of compassion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stylar - Stylar
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), editing (96), images (273)
In the Classroom
Stylar is perfect for many classroom uses and an excellent resource for you and your students. Use the image tools to remove unwanted objects from classroom photos, create profile images of students for student projects, or create AI images for creative writing projects. Include images when creating websites using free tools such as Site123, reviewed here or to add interest with slide presentations designed using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wick Editor - Wicklets, LLC
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4 to 12tag(s): animation (71), gamification (89), STEM (381)
In the Classroom
Wick Editor offers beginners and advanced participants opportunities to create animations and games. Share this site with some of your more "techy" students and allow them to explore and develop, then ask them to become experts and share their ideas with new participants. Use the examples to find ideas for incorporating animation into many different lessons. For example, ask students to create animated timelines, animate the growth of a plant from a seed, or use the popup activity to share interesting facts about famous people in history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wheel of Names - Mikko Haapanen - Seating Chart Maker
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K to 12tag(s): classroom management (146), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
The Wheel of Names can be a versatile tool for enhancing student engagement and participation while creating a safe and positive classroom setting. One effective use is for random selection, where the wheel can be spun to choose students for tasks, discussions, or presentations, ensuring fairness and transparency without singling out individuals. This transparent randomization helps avoid potential discomfort or anxiety from direct calling out. Another valuable application is in decision-making activities, such as selecting topics for projects or prioritizing ideas generated through collaborative brainstorming. By combining the Wheel of Names with other tech tools like collaborative platforms here, educators can create dynamic learning experiences that promote engagement, fairness, and effective decision-making in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mackaroy Uncovered - ABC Audio Studios and ABC Children's.
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3 to 6tag(s): digital storytelling (180), listening (119), mysteries (28), podcasts (173)
In the Classroom
Mackaroy Uncovered provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage in oral storytelling and learn valuable storytelling skills. Students can listen to episodes, analyze narrative techniques, and then create their own stories or podcasts by choosing one of the podcast creators reviewed here (on landing on this review, click the title to see the list). This process not only fosters creativity but also enhances communication and presentation skills. Additionally, students can collaborate on storytelling projects, share their work with peers, and provide feedback, creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment centered around storytelling.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flyest Fables - Morgan Givens
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3 to 12tag(s): creative writing (126), listening (119), podcasts (173), stories and storytelling (80)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, Flyest Fables can be a powerful educational tool. Use the stories to engage students by initiating discussions about storytelling techniques and character development, encouraging them to identify narrative elements and themes. Enhance learning by incorporating the podcast into a creative writing unit, where students write their own fables or new chapters for existing stories using tools like Google Docs, reviewed here for collaborative writing. Students can then create short videos using tools like Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here where they retell the fables or discuss how the themes relate to their personal experiences. They can then share those with a broader audience, such as their families, caregivers, or the school community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smash Boom Podcast - American Public Media
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3 to 5tag(s): debate (38), listening (119), persuasive writing (50), podcasts (173), speech (66)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, you can engage students in critical thinking by using episodes as a starting point for debates, encouraging them to form teams and defend their positions using facts and persuasive arguments. Enhance learning by integrating tech tools like Padlet, reviewed here for students to post arguments and gather feedback. Extend learning beyond the classroom by assigning episodes as homework and encouraging students to discuss the debates with their caregivers, friends, and community. Students can present their debates at family gatherings or community events, fostering a broader dialogue and involving others in their learning process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Khanmigo - Khan Academy
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), assessment (140), differentiation (100), rubrics (40), Special Needs (45), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these AI-powered resources to save time and increase productivity. For example, use the Exit Ticket creator to design end-of-lesson assessments to determine student understanding or the Make it Relevant! generator to design lessons that engage learners based on their interests. Differentiate learning by adjusting text levels to match students' abilities or increase comprehension by chunking text into manageable sections.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Murf.ai - Murf.ai
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4 to 12tag(s): creative writing (126), descriptive writing (45), digital storytelling (180), text to speech (24)
In the Classroom
Have students write short stories and use Murf.ai to create unique voiceovers for their characters. This will engage them in creative writing and enhance their storytelling with realistic narration. Have your students start a class podcast series using voiceovers. They can share book reviews or interviews. They can use the multi-language capabilities to practice pronunciation by listening to and repeating native voiceovers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Mania - SEL Check-Ins with Google Tools - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Understanding students' attitudes and circumstances is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment. This session will equip you with practical strategies that use Google tools to track changes in student well-being, enabling you to adapt to effectively meet individual student needs. Learn how to conduct SEL check-ins, interpret the data, and integrate this valuable feedback into your teaching practices. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education. 2. Explore various Google tools suitable for conducting SEL check-ins. 3. Gain practical tips for integrating SEL check-ins into daily classroom routines. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Google (20), OK2Askarchive (51), professional development (297), social and emotional learning (203)
In the Classroom
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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OK2Ask: Google Mania - Google Keep Basics - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and scattered ideas? Discover the simplicity and power of Google Keep, a versatile tool that can transform your personal workflow and boost your productivity! In this one-hour session, you'll learn how to harness Google Keep's robust features to capture thoughts, manage tasks, and streamline your day-to-day activities. Experience the convenience of integrating text, images, audio, and sketches into color-coded notes and checklists that keep your personal and professional life perfectly aligned. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover the core functionalities of Google Keep. 2. Learn how to quickly capture thoughts, images, and voice memos using various devices. 3. Understand how to utilize color-coding, labels, and pinning features to categorize information and prioritize tasks. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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In the Classroom
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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OK2Ask: Google Mania - Game Templates with Google Slides - TeachersFirst
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K to 12In this one-hour session, we'll explore the exciting world of premade game templates and learn how to use them to create engaging gameboards and dynamic educational games. Whether you teach math, language arts, science, or another subject, game-based learning can enhance student engagement and deepen learning. Discover how to transform your classroom into an interactive playground where students can actively practice and reinforce their skills. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the benefits of game-based learning. 2. Examine Google Slides templates that can be customized to create interactive learning activities. 3. Learn to integrate games across subjects. 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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