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Journey Through an Exploded Star - Smithsonian Education
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4 to 10
Smithsonian Education's Supernova is an interactive website offering simulations that help students explore the life cycle of stars, particularly supernovas. Students can learn how...more
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Smithsonian Education's Supernova is an interactive website offering simulations that help students explore the life cycle of stars, particularly supernovas. Students can learn how massive stars evolve and explode through engaging animations, scientific explanations, and real astronomical data. The site includes educational resources that support STEM learning, making it an excellent tool for integrating space science into the classroom. Teachers can use it to initiate curiosity in astronomy, reinforce concepts about stellar evolution, or provide interactive experiences that extend beyond traditional textbooks. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): simulations (26), stars (71), STEM (312)
In the Classroom
Students can illustrate and write a comic strip showing the life cycle of a massive star, from birth to supernova. The comic strip can be made digitally using Free Comic Strip Maker, reviewed here or Make Beliefs Comics, reviewed here. Using real astronomical data from the website, have students analyze how and when a star might go supernova and present their findings to the class. Using the information from the website, students can create a timeline of a star's life cycle, labeling key stages like protostar, main sequence, red giant, and supernova. They can present their timeline on paper or digitally using an infographic tool such as Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed hereor Timeline, reviewed here. Students can also research what happens after a supernova (neutron stars, black holes, etc.) and debate the most fascinating aftermath.Sesame Street In Communities Digital Story Books - WXXI Public Media
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K to 3Bring meaningful conversations to life with this collection of digital storybooks from Sesame Street in Communities. Designed to help children explore big topics like emotions, family...more
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Bring meaningful conversations to life with this collection of digital storybooks from Sesame Street in Communities. Designed to help children explore big topics like emotions, family changes, and healthy habits, each story features familiar characters and simple, comforting language. These interactive books support social-emotional learning and are perfect for read-alouds or independent exploration. Available in both English and Spanish, they're a great tool for fostering empathy, resilience, and understanding in diverse early childhood classrooms.
tag(s): audio books (29), ebooks (47), emotions (53), preK (291), social and emotional learning (110)
In the Classroom
Students can draw a picture of something they learned and write a digital story using WriteReader reviewed here. This cool tool offers a space for teachers to reply in the book! Educators could also use Stickies.io reviewed here to list students' questions after reading one of the books. Students who are able to type themselves can add their own sticky notes with questions.Science - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2The Sesame Workshop's Science for Kids page is a vibrant, educational hub filled with videos, games, and hands-on activities that make science exciting and accessible for young learners....more
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The Sesame Workshop's Science for Kids page is a vibrant, educational hub filled with videos, games, and hands-on activities that make science exciting and accessible for young learners. Featuring favorite Sesame Street characters, the site introduces key concepts like the five senses, weather, and simple experiments in a playful, engaging way. Best of all, all resources are available in both English and Spanish, making it a valuable tool for bilingual classrooms or English language learners.
In the Classroom
Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a book about the weather, plants, or any science topic that they are studying. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to complete science activities. Finally, students can post on Padlet reviewed here questions that they have before, during, and after a science activity.Unpacked for Educators - Jewish American Heritage Month - OpenDor Media
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6 to 12The Unpacked for Educators - Jewish American Heritage Month page offers videos, articles, and other educational resources to explore Jewish American history and contributions. It covers...more
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The Unpacked for Educators - Jewish American Heritage Month page offers videos, articles, and other educational resources to explore Jewish American history and contributions. It covers influential figures, cultural impacts, and Jewish involvement in social justice movements. The site provides engaging multimedia content to help teachers integrate Jewish-American heritage into their curriculum. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if planning to use these resources in the classroom.
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tag(s): cultures (226), famous people (28), harlem (10), identity (37), inventors and inventions (81), jews (52), perspective (20), religions (113), scientists (71), sports (85), supreme court (30)
In the Classroom
Have students explore key events in Jewish American history by analyzing newspaper headlines from different decades. They can then create their own headlines for major contributions made by Jewish Americans in politics, science, or the arts. Have students create a short video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here, a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here, or a blog post using Telegra.ph, reviewed here reflecting on a theme from Jewish American heritage. They can incorporate interviews, personal reflections, or an analysis of historical events. Assign a video from "Unpacked for Educators" (ex., A Jewish American Tale). Students can take notes, discuss key themes, and connect the content to broader American history and social movements.AAPI History Hub - The Asian American Foundation
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K to 12The AAPI History Hub is a valuable educational resource that provides lesson plans, primary sources, and interactive materials to help teachers incorporate Asian American and Pacific...more
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The AAPI History Hub is a valuable educational resource that provides lesson plans, primary sources, and interactive materials to help teachers incorporate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history into their curriculum. The site offers engaging content for various grade levels, including biographies, historical events, and cultural contributions that highlight the rich and diverse experiences of AAPI communities. With classroom-ready resources and discussion prompts, the AAPI History Hub supports educators in fostering a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of U.S. history.
tag(s): asia (136), biographies (94), courts (24), cultures (226), diversity (46), famous people (28), japan (62), japanese (54), scientists (71), women (154)
In the Classroom
Students can work in groups to create a physical or digital timeline using Timelinely reviewed here or Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here highlighting significant AAPI events, movements, and contributions. Assign students an AAPI figure or event to research and present via a short podcast using Buzzsprout reviewed here or video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here. Print or display images and short bios of key AAPI historical figures from the site. Have students walk around, take notes, and discuss whose contributions they find most inspiring. Alternatively, create a digital gallery walk using the gallery walk template available in Padlet, reviewed here.Bert & Ernie Reuse & Reinvent! Game - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2Ready to turn trash into treasure with a little help from Sesame Street? The Bert & Ernie Reuse & Reinvent! game from Sesame Workshop is a fun and interactive way ...more
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Ready to turn trash into treasure with a little help from Sesame Street? The Bert & Ernie Reuse & Reinvent! game from Sesame Workshop is a fun and interactive way for kids to dive into the world of upcycling. As they play, children are introduced to key concepts and vocabulary like "recycle" and "reuse," while also practicing important skills such as planning, using transition words (first, next, then, last), experimenting in test mode, and observing changes over time. To deepen the learning, the site offers a collection of related resources like "Blueprint for Upcycle," "Build a Robo-Plane," "Garden Senses," "Upcycling Crafts," and "Questions, Questions." It's a creative and educational adventure that helps kids see the endless possibilities in everyday items!
In the Classroom
Students can use WriteReader reviewed here to create and record books about recycling. Students can complete a reduce, reuse, and recycle sort from the Seesaw reviewed here community library. Finally, students can create an upcycling craft to be displayed for an art show.Arteater - Arteater
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K to 12At Arteater, you can create hand-drawn GIFs from your artwork by following three steps. First, print a template. Then, select templates from different ability levels, from beginner...more
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At Arteater, you can create hand-drawn GIFs from your artwork by following three steps. First, print a template. Then, select templates from different ability levels, from beginner to advanced. Draw in each frame within the template, then take a photo and upload your work. After your image processes, download it as an animated GIF.
In the Classroom
Create animated images for students to include with any presentation. Have younger students use a three-frame loop to demonstrate the stages of plant growth or steps in a math problem, while older students can use the six- or nine-frame loop to include more details. Include animated images in presentations made with Sway reviewed here or in digital books made using Book Creator reviewed here. Ask tech-savvy students to create video explainers to use the more advanced templates using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here, then include the videos on your class website or LMS for students to access anytime.Culturally Mindful Connection Assessment - Yourway Learning
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K to 12Complete this short assessment to analyze the strengths of relationships and connections within your school community. Using a 0-5 scale, you can rank the strength of relationships...more
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Complete this short assessment to analyze the strengths of relationships and connections within your school community. Using a 0-5 scale, you can rank the strength of relationships and interactions between students and teachers and the inclusive celebration of student achievements. The results share suggestions for an action plan of implementation to strengthen and support Black male students in classrooms and schools.
tag(s): african american (121), artificial intelligence (188), cross cultural understanding (178), multilingual (78), student-centered (8), Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
Although this tool provides feedback to support Black students in the classroom, it is also valuable to generate specific ideas for implementing an action plan to support and include students of all cultures within the school community. Extend this tool's ideas using the request changes feature to ask for more specific information. For example, if the suggestion includes establishing structured peer support networks, ask for specific ideas and examples on how to do this for your grade level. Share the ideas with your administrators and grade-level peers as you consider ways to implement your plans. Consider using an organizational tool such as Milanote reviewed here to collaborate, save, and share your ideas and resources.
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A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2Sesame Workshop's A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street is a short, impactful video that helps young children process the emotional aftermath of natural disasters through the familiar...more
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Sesame Workshop's A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street is a short, impactful video that helps young children process the emotional aftermath of natural disasters through the familiar lens of Big Bird and his friends. As Big Bird copes with the destruction of his nest, students learn about feelings like sadness, fear, and hope--and how community support can help rebuild both homes and hearts. The site also offers guided discussion questions to encourage emotional expression and understanding, making it a valuable tool for teachers addressing tough topics in a gentle, age-appropriate way.
tag(s): communities (38), hurricanes (33), preK (291)
In the Classroom
Consider sharing this resource with families on your class website. Students can share their feelings using Seesaw's reviewed here community library to find emojis. Students can create a hurricane in a jar. Finally, students can create an emergency readiness kit and plan in case of a hurricane (or other emergency).Emergencies - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2Looking for a gentle, age-appropriate way to introduce emergency preparedness in your classroom? Sesame Workshop's Emergencies video is a quick 45-second clip that helps young children...more
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Looking for a gentle, age-appropriate way to introduce emergency preparedness in your classroom? Sesame Workshop's Emergencies video is a quick 45-second clip that helps young children understand what to do during an emergency. But the learning doesn't stop there--the website also includes a variety of supportive resources such as a Wildfires Family Guide, Emergency Family Kit video, "Let's Pack an Emergency Kit" activity, tips for Rebuilding After a Hurricane, and guidance for Talking About an Unexpected Emergency. There's even a lesson on the importance of knowing your first and last name. Many of these resources are available in Spanish, making them accessible for a wider range of families and classrooms.
tag(s): communities (38), natural disasters (19), preK (291)
In the Classroom
Students can create an emergency kit. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to offer tips and suggestions in dealing with an emergency. Students can record themselves saying their first and last name using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here.STEM Career Labs - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12Discover this collection of engaging video resources that introduce students to various STEM careers. Each video features real professionals discussing their jobs, skills, and career...more
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Discover this collection of engaging video resources that introduce students to various STEM careers. Each video features real professionals discussing their jobs, skills, and career paths in fields like engineering, robotics, healthcare, and environmental science. The resources aim to inspire students by showcasing diverse career opportunities and the real-world applications of STEM concepts. Teachers can use these videos to spark career exploration discussions, connect lessons to real-world professions, and encourage students to consider future STEM pathways.
tag(s): engineering (137), environment (251), robotics (26), STEM (312)
In the Classroom
Students can create a vision board (physical or digital) showcasing a STEM career they might pursue. They should include images, skills they need to develop, colleges or programs offering related education, and potential job locations. Digital boards can be made using PhotoCollage reviewed here or PhotoJoiner reviewed here. Students can research a STEM professional in their community or interview a family member/friend in a STEM career. They then create a presentation using Genially reviewed here or a podcast using Spotify for Podcasters reviewed here summarizing their findings and connecting them to what they learned from the videos. Pick a problem related to one of the careers (ex., designing a bridge for an engineer or creating a clean water filter for an environmental scientist). Have students work in teams to brainstorm and design solutions, presenting their ideas to the class.Play and Learn Science Resources - PBS Kids
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K to 2The PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science website is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to spark curiosity and hands-on learning in young scientists. Designed for preK - grade 2 ...more
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The PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science website is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to spark curiosity and hands-on learning in young scientists. Designed for preK - grade 2 students, this platform offers interactive games, activities, and videos that help build foundational science skills in fun and engaging ways. Topics include weather, forces, simple machines, and the properties of water--all presented through playful exploration with favorite PBS KIDS characters. It also provides tips for families and educators on extending learning into the real world, making it perfect for classroom use or at-home enrichment.
tag(s): density (18), simple machines (20), weather (160)
In the Classroom
Share the games on an interactive whiteboard or provide a link on your class website, LMS, or newsletter. Students can complete activities in the Seesaw reviewed here community library. Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to complete a roll and ramp sort.Culturally Responsive Teaching - Yourway Learning
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K to 12With this AI-based generation tool, you can remix your traditional lesson plan to include culturally responsive teaching strategies and activities. Complete the form by adding the requested...more
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With this AI-based generation tool, you can remix your traditional lesson plan to include culturally responsive teaching strategies and activities. Complete the form by adding the requested information, including grade, subject, learning objectives, students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and student assets. Completed responses include suggestions for resources, cultural awareness activities, inclusivity, and differentiated instruction. Use the options to request changes to adjust the output as needed, then download the response to your device or copy and paste it into a new document.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), cross cultural understanding (178), racism (83), Teacher Utilities (201), teaching strategies (52)
In the Classroom
Use this AI generator to find inclusive teaching ideas for any lesson in just seconds. Ask for ideas to incorporate a student's culture into activities or integrate cultural learning activities across all subject areas. For example, when learning about European countries, find activities to include with science, math, and writing assignments. Make a new student feel at home by integrating ideas from their culture into reading and writing projects. Develop critical thinking skills by incorporating inquiry thinking and suggested activities into your current lessons. As a final project, ask student groups to create digital books using Book Creator reviewed here using images and descriptions that reflect a multicultural understanding of their learning activities.
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Student Feedback - Yourway Learning
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2 to 12Providing meaningful feedback to students is key to helping them understand where they are in the learning process and providing guidance for the future. This AI-generation tool analyzes...more
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Providing meaningful feedback to students is key to helping them understand where they are in the learning process and providing guidance for the future. This AI-generation tool analyzes student work using your input on grade level, subject, title, and assignment description to provide specific feedback on the content. Feedback includes information on the student's ability to address the topic, how their writing supports the objectives, and specific ideas for enhancing and improving the content.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), assessment (146), feedback (13), writing (323)
In the Classroom
Use this tool to gather quick feedback for student writing activities and share it with students as part of their editing and revision process. Share a link to this tool on your class website or newsletter for students to use as a helpful tool to improve their writing before submitting their final draft. Use the feedback provided to guide your writing instruction; for example, if many students need to improve their work by adding specific examples, use this information to develop additional lessons to teach this skill. Use Google Docs or Microsoft Word for students to track and share writing revisions. For example, ask students to begin writing projects in Google Docs. After sharing their work, use Student Feedback to analyze the work based on your criteria, then share the feedback portion with the student. Ask the student to highlight areas that need improvement, then use that information as a starting point to revise the text below the original text. When finished, ask the student to write a short reflective piece on methods to improve their writing. This method lets you view each writing process step as a reflective activity.
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SEL Lesson Planner - Yourway Learning
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K to 12This AI-powered tool generates social-emotional learning (SEL) plans for any topic and grade level. Begin by adding the grade level, then select the SEL competency to address from the...more
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This AI-powered tool generates social-emotional learning (SEL) plans for any topic and grade level. Begin by adding the grade level, then select the SEL competency to address from the five options: self-awareness, self-management, and others. In the final box, add the topic, standard, or objective to address and include additional details to consider when generating your lesson. After the lesson is generated, use the available options to request changes and modify the lesson to fit your needs. Download or save your lesson plan document using the options available at the Manage Content dropdown box.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), social and emotional learning (110), Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
Save this lesson generator for many different classroom uses. Create lessons to build social-emotional learning skills that address the needs of your students or incorporate SEL thinking processes into lessons that require students to understand different perspectives, such as the civil rights movement or the environmental impacts of pollution. Take time to develop the prompt for the final box to include specific information for the type of lesson to create, teaching frameworks to include, technology to incorporate, and consideration of thinking routines. For example, use a prompt such as "the civil rights movement of the 1960s, include five station rotation activities; one should be technology-based" to generate a SEL lesson. Consider adding Thinking Routines, reviewed here that encourages students to use perspective to consider others' thoughts, experiences, and feelings.Edge Features:
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Distribution and Water Use - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 6Distribution and Water Use highlights the water usage on Earth. The two resources included in the media gallery are a two-minute and thirty-second video and a graphic from NASA...more
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Distribution and Water Use highlights the water usage on Earth. The two resources included in the media gallery are a two-minute and thirty-second video and a graphic from NASA highlighting how freshwater is used across sectors in the United States of America. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site. Materials are available in Spanish and align with the NGSS.
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast water usage in the world with another country using Figjam reviewed here. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions, comments, and wonderings. Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create maps and graphs of water usage.OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Clipchamp - TeachersFirst
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K to 12This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from April 2025. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
Discover the power...more
Discover the power...more
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Discover the power of using instructional video in your classroom by exploring Clipchamp, Microsoft's user-friendly video editing tool. In this workshop, you'll learn to create engaging videos that enhance instruction, support differentiation, and cater to the needs of all learners, including multilingual students. This session will equip you with the skills you need to leverage Clipchamp's latest features for effective teaching and assessment. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master the fundamentals of Clipchamp. 2. Implement strategies for using video content to differentiate instruction. 3. Collaborate on strategies for incorporating Clipchamp into classroom instruction and assessment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Discover the power of using instructional video in your classroom by exploring Clipchamp, Microsoft's user-friendly video editing tool. In this workshop, you'll learn to create engaging videos that enhance instruction, support differentiation, and cater to the needs of all learners, including multilingual students. This session will equip you with the skills you need to leverage Clipchamp's latest features for effective teaching and assessment. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master the fundamentals of Clipchamp. 2. Implement strategies for using video content to differentiate instruction. 3. Collaborate on strategies for incorporating Clipchamp into classroom instruction and assessment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): creating media (18), professional development (393), video (267)
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. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.OK2Ask: Resource Roundup: Free Tools from the Edge - TeachersFirst
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K to 12This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from April 2025. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
Discover free digital...more
Discover free digital...more
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Discover free digital tools that empower students to creatively demonstrate their learning! Explore the TeachersFirst Edge--a collection of web-based resources that enable quick, engaging project creation. Learn how students can easily make explainer images, concept maps, videos, and more to showcase their understanding across different subject areas. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Navigate and understand the organization of TeachersFirst Edge resource categories. 2. Identify and select free digital tools that support creative, student-centered knowledge demonstration. 3. Develop a practical plan for integrating an Edge tool into an upcoming instructional unit by creating a sample learning artifact. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Discover free digital tools that empower students to creatively demonstrate their learning! Explore the TeachersFirst Edge--a collection of web-based resources that enable quick, engaging project creation. Learn how students can easily make explainer images, concept maps, videos, and more to showcase their understanding across different subject areas. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Navigate and understand the organization of TeachersFirst Edge resource categories. 2. Identify and select free digital tools that support creative, student-centered knowledge demonstration. 3. Develop a practical plan for integrating an Edge tool into an upcoming instructional unit by creating a sample learning artifact. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): creating media (18), professional development (393), student-centered (8)
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. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire with More Thinking Routines - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from April 2025. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
Dive deeper into...more
Dive deeper into...more
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Dive deeper into Project Zero Thinking Routines to focus on perspective-taking strategies that build empathy and social-emotional skills. This workshop explores innovative ways to help students think about their thinking, listen with understanding, and take responsible risks. You'll learn how to integrate digital tools and AI technologies to transform perspective-taking routines into engaging, interactive experiences. Discover practical techniques for fostering empathy, critical thinking, and meaningful classroom discussions that encourage students to see the world through diverse lenses. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand perspective-taking thinking routines and their impact on developing students' empathy and social-emotional skills. 2. Develop strategies to help students reflect on their thinking processes and listen with understanding and empathy. 3. Integrate digital tools and technologies to enhance perspective-taking thinking routines. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Dive deeper into Project Zero Thinking Routines to focus on perspective-taking strategies that build empathy and social-emotional skills. This workshop explores innovative ways to help students think about their thinking, listen with understanding, and take responsible risks. You'll learn how to integrate digital tools and AI technologies to transform perspective-taking routines into engaging, interactive experiences. Discover practical techniques for fostering empathy, critical thinking, and meaningful classroom discussions that encourage students to see the world through diverse lenses. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand perspective-taking thinking routines and their impact on developing students' empathy and social-emotional skills. 2. Develop strategies to help students reflect on their thinking processes and listen with understanding and empathy. 3. Integrate digital tools and technologies to enhance perspective-taking thinking routines. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): critical thinking (137), differentiation (86), empathy (37), professional development (393), social and emotional learning (110)
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. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.OK2Ask: Believe the Hype! Using HyperDocs for Innovative Instruction - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from April 2025. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
HyperDocs have evolved...more
HyperDocs have evolved...more
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HyperDocs have evolved beyond simple digital worksheets into powerful, flexible learning experiences that transform classroom instruction. In this workshop, participants will discover how to leverage HyperDocs as versatile instructional tools that support diverse learners, empower student voice, and facilitate the integration of cutting-edge technology. Learn how to design interactive, differentiated lessons that maximize student engagement and learning potential and gain new insights into using AI to streamline lesson planning and support multilingual learners. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the core principles and benefits of using HyperDocs in instruction. 2. Identify effective design strategies by exploring sample HyperDocs and templates. 3. Learn techniques for integrating AI tools to assist in HyperDoc creation. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
HyperDocs have evolved beyond simple digital worksheets into powerful, flexible learning experiences that transform classroom instruction. In this workshop, participants will discover how to leverage HyperDocs as versatile instructional tools that support diverse learners, empower student voice, and facilitate the integration of cutting-edge technology. Learn how to design interactive, differentiated lessons that maximize student engagement and learning potential and gain new insights into using AI to streamline lesson planning and support multilingual learners. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the core principles and benefits of using HyperDocs in instruction. 2. Identify effective design strategies by exploring sample HyperDocs and templates. 3. Learn techniques for integrating AI tools to assist in HyperDoc creation. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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