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Ocean and Climate LIteracy Resources - NOAA
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K to 12
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The NOAA National Ocean Service "For Educators" webpage offers a wide range of free, high-quality resources designed to help teachers bring ocean, climate, and coastal science into...more
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The NOAA National Ocean Service "For Educators" webpage offers a wide range of free, high-quality resources designed to help teachers bring ocean, climate, and coastal science into the classroom. It includes standards-aligned modules and guides that build ocean and climate literacy, interactive activities such as games and simulations, and thematic curricula on sea level rise and oyster ecology. You'll also find lesson-ready materials like the Ocean Odyssey Educator's Guide, virtual-reality modeling tools, and links to additional NOAA education topics, including marine sanctuaries and fisheries, making it easy to support hands-on, NGSS-aligned learning about Earth's oceans and coasts.
tag(s): climate (99), game based learning (319), oceans (143), simulations (46)
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Have students work in pairs to explore an Ocean Odyssey lesson. They can complete a short scavenger hunt to find key facts about oceans, marine life, and coastal systems, then share a new discovery with the class. Use NOAA's sea level rise tools to show how rising water affects coastal communities. Students can analyze maps, identify at-risk areas, and write a short reflection on how climate change impacts people and ecosystems. After exploring the Oysters in the Chesapeake curriculum, students can create a simple food web using a digital tool, such as Mind Map Generator, reviewed here, showing how oysters support marine life.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Tally - Tally BV
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K to 12
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Tally allows you to create forms, much like working in an online document; start typing and add the information and features you choose. Begin by adding a title, then choose ...more
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Tally allows you to create forms, much like working in an online document; start typing and add the information and features you choose. Begin by adding a title, then choose to create a form from scratch or use a template. Templates include surveys, questionnaires, and more. To add content, type your question or add text, or type "/" to choose from a list of options that includes options to add short, long, or multiple choice answers, a dropdown box, links, and more. Customize the look of your form by choosing a theme, fonts, and colors. Create an account to publish your form, then share it using the share link or embed code. The free plan includes unlimited forms and submissions, with many integrated features.
tag(s): assessment (140), differentiation (100), Formative Assessment (43), polls and surveys (44), quizzes (83)
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Use Tally's question types, conditional logic, and calculation features to build review activities, study guides, or self-paced assessments. Build simple forms for students to reflect on what they learned, answer comprehension questions, or provide feedback at the end of a lesson. Have students create and distribute surveys on topics related to science, social studies, math, or ELA.Edge Features:
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The Little Book of Generative AI Prompts for Teachers - Mark Anderson
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K to 12
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This PDF is a 20-page mini-book that offers carefully crafted prompts for educators. In addition, the author shares his thoughts on ethics and bias related to the use of AI ...more
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This PDF is a 20-page mini-book that offers carefully crafted prompts for educators. In addition, the author shares his thoughts on ethics and bias related to the use of AI and uses categories to link to one of three areas that support education: enhancing learning, supporting teaching, and reducing workload. Many of the prompts are in a template format, making them easy to use by replacing the bracketed text with your customized instructions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), assessment (140), differentiation (100), professional development (297), Teacher Utilities (222)
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Use these prompts to save time and improve efficiency in your classroom. Learn more about creating prompts and using templates by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: AI Templates That Work: Quick and Easy Prompting Solutions, reviewed here. Use the prompts, then modify them as needed, to generate practice activities for students, differentiate assignments, and generate engaging activities based on students' interests. Use these examples to teach students how to evaluate AI responses and write effective prompts that provide their desired results.
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TalkingPoints - TalkingPoints
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TalkingPoints is a family engagement and communication platform designed to help teachers, schools, and families stay connected through two-way messaging that automatically translates...more
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TalkingPoints is a family engagement and communication platform designed to help teachers, schools, and families stay connected through two-way messaging that automatically translates conversations into more than 150 languages. Teachers can send individual, group, or class-wide messages, share reminders, photos, videos, polls, and documents, and communicate with families without revealing personal phone numbers. The platform helps remove language barriers, encourages meaningful family involvement, and supports stronger home-school partnerships that can improve student attendance, behavior, and academic success. TalkingPoints offers a free version for individual teachers that includes messaging, translation, media sharing, and mobile and web access, making it especially valuable for schools serving multilingual communities.
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tag(s): classroom management (146), communication (125), multilingual (82), Teacher Utilities (222)
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Send a weekly message to families highlighting the skills, standards, and learning goals being taught in class. Include photos of student work or classroom activities to help families stay connected to learning. Share reading prompts, discussion questions, or vocabulary words with families each week. Encourage students to discuss their books at home, and have families respond in the app with comments or photos from reading time. Share positive messages, digital badges, photos, or examples of student accomplishments with families.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education - Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
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4 to 12
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education website offers a variety of resources that help teachers introduce students to architecture, design, and creative problem-solving through...more
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Education website offers a variety of resources that help teachers introduce students to architecture, design, and creative problem-solving through hands-on learning. The site includes lesson ideas, classroom activities, and programs that connect art, architecture, and STEAM subjects while encouraging inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking. Teachers can explore design-based lessons, virtual activities, and professional development opportunities that demonstrate how to integrate architecture into subjects such as math, science, social studies, and visual arts. Many of the resources focus on interactive projects where students analyze patterns, geometry, and structures while learning about the work and legacy of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
tag(s): architecture (82), critical thinking (188), inquiry (38), patterns (78), professional development (297), STEM (379)
In the Classroom
After learning about Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style, have students design their own home using graph paper or a digital design tool such as Tinkercad, reviewed here. Show students images of Wright's buildings from the website and discuss their unique features. Then have them take a walk around the school or neighborhood and have students sketch or photograph buildings while identifying shapes, patterns, and design elements. Using simple materials such as index cards, cardboard, or LEGO bricks, challenge students to design and build a small structure. Students can test the strength and stability of their designs while learning basic engineering concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens - Pathway 2 Success
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K to 12
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The Pathway 2 Success "Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens" is a practical, educator-friendly resource that helps students build perseverance through simple, research-based social-emotional...more
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The Pathway 2 Success "Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens" is a practical, educator-friendly resource that helps students build perseverance through simple, research-based social-emotional learning strategies. The article explains what perseverance is and why it matters, then offers concrete tools students can use when tasks feel challenging, such as goal setting, positive self-talk, flexible thinking, calming strategies, and asking for help. These strategies support students' self-regulation, motivation, and problem-solving skills, making the resource useful for classroom discussions, small-group lessons, or school counseling sessions aimed at strengthening resilience and executive functioning across all subject areas.
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tag(s): classroom management (146), social and emotional learning (203)
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Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to track their goal. Students can create a Check in with Yourself using Google Forms, reviewed here. Students can create a comic using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here to teach one of the techniques.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Puzzel - Daan Weustenraad
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2 to 12
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Puzzel is a versatile, web-based tool that allows teachers and students to create and play interactive puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, matching games, jigsaw puzzles,...more
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Puzzel is a versatile, web-based tool that allows teachers and students to create and play interactive puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, matching games, jigsaw puzzles, and quizzes. The platform is easy to use and supports customization, real-time previews, and sharing or embedding activities, making it ideal for gamifying lessons and reinforcing content across subjects. Teachers can design puzzles aligned to vocabulary, concepts, or review material, while students can engage in collaborative or individual problem-solving activities. Its wide range of puzzle generators and flexible design features make it a valuable resource for increasing engagement and supporting learning through play.
tag(s): game based learning (319), logic (169), puzzles (170)
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Have students complete a teacher-created crossword or word search using current vocabulary. After finishing, students can explain the meaning of 3-5 words they found and use them in original sentences. Set up rotating stations with different puzzles (crossword, quiz, matching). Each station reviews a different concept from the unit. Students can work in small groups to solve each activity and track their progress. After a lesson, students can create puzzles that connect the topic to real-world applications or other subjects. For example, a reading puzzle could include examples of figurative language from songs or other media.Edge Features:
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Pixel Thoughts - Pixel Thoughts
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Pixel Thoughts is a 60-second meditation tool to help alleviate stressful thoughts. Type what is bothering you into the message bar to add what is stressing you to the star, ...more
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Pixel Thoughts is a 60-second meditation tool to help alleviate stressful thoughts. Type what is bothering you into the message bar to add what is stressing you to the star, then relax, listen to calming music, and watch your stress disappear into the universe.
tag(s): emotions (72), social and emotional learning (203), thinking skills (137)
In the Classroom
Use Pixel Thoughts as a brain break activity or display on your whiteboard during transitions to create a calming effect in the classroom. Share this site with students to use as needed when stressed or overwhelmed. Include additional stress-reducing resources on classroom computers, such as The Best Teacher Playlist: 20 Songs to De-Stress, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Generate Lesson Plans with Khan Academy - Khanmigo
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K to 12
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The Khanmigo lesson-plan tools page on Khan Academy highlights how educators can use AI-powered support from Khanmigo to streamline and enhance instructional planning. With this tool,...more
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The Khanmigo lesson-plan tools page on Khan Academy highlights how educators can use AI-powered support from Khanmigo to streamline and enhance instructional planning. With this tool, teachers can quickly generate standards-aligned lesson plans, complete with engaging lesson hooks, learning objectives, exit tickets, rubrics, discussion prompts, and assessments, saving prep time while meeting diverse student needs. Designed specifically for classroom use, these resources help make lessons more meaningful, connected to real-world contexts, and tailored to student progress. Log in with your free account to access the lesson-plans tool page.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), differentiation (100), learning styles (23), Teacher Utilities (222)
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Generate leveled practice questions with Khanmigo for three stations: review, on-level, and challenge. Students rotate based on readiness, building confidence and a deeper understanding. Use Khanmigo to draft a rubric, then have students help revise it using kid-friendly language. Use Khanmigo to create a short, high-interest lesson hook (story, scenario, or question). Have students respond with quick writes or turn-and-talk discussions to activate prior knowledge.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Life & Well-Being - We Are Teachers
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K to 12
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Choose from an extensive collection of free articles, blog posts, and downloadable materials explicitly designed for the educator community. Think of it as a virtual breakroom for teachers...more
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Choose from an extensive collection of free articles, blog posts, and downloadable materials explicitly designed for the educator community. Think of it as a virtual breakroom for teachers of all grade levels, offering a mix of humor, advocacy, and practical life advice. Other content includes relatable essays on burnout, a curated list of teacher discounts, and creative teacher-hack videos. This platform prioritizes the human side of education, offering inspiration and tangible support for their daily professional lives.
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tag(s): mental health (60), preK (328), professional development (297)
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Share inspirational articles and ideas with peers as support throughout the year. Consider creating a Wakelet collection to share with your department or school staff that includes your favorite articles and ideas from this resource and others. If you conduct professional development activities, use the Trading Card Creator reviewed here to create trading cards as a way to encourage discussions of strategies to relieve stress. For example, make cards for time savers and stress relievers, each with different ideas, then pass out the cards and ask the holder to share the concept on their card, along with another personal suggestion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBL Works Podcast: The Project - Buck Institute for Education
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K to 12
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This free audio resource provides K-12 educators with an understanding of the "why" and "how" of authentic learning, and includes episodes ranging from introductory concepts for beginners...more
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This free audio resource provides K-12 educators with an understanding of the "why" and "how" of authentic learning, and includes episodes ranging from introductory concepts for beginners to deep dives into racial equity and real-world student impact. The hosts interview veteran teachers about their classroom bloopers and success stories, offering practical insights on shifting from a traditional teacher-delivery model to a facilitator role and on helping teachers navigate the transition to student-centered inquiry.
tag(s): bias (33), professional development (297), Project Based Learning (29)
In the Classroom
Listen to these podcasts in conjunction with visiting the PBL site, reviewed here, to understand how to implement project-based learning in any classroom. Find additional ideas and resources at Project Based Learning Project Ideas, reviewed here. As you learn about project-based learning, share ideas with peers using a collaboration tool such as Milanote, reviewed here to share links, images, videos, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Online Web Tools - KodX
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K to 12
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Finding the right web tool for a specific classroom task often feels like an overwhelming puzzle when navigating an endless sea of digital options. Kodx.uk addresses this challenge...more
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Finding the right web tool for a specific classroom task often feels like an overwhelming puzzle when navigating an endless sea of digital options. Kodx.uk addresses this challenge by offering a comprehensive directory of free web-based utilities that support a variety of educational needs, including image editing, text-to-speech conversion, and QR code creation, serving as a one-stop shop for daily digital needs. Find tools by selecting from the provided categories, which cover everything from data encoding to simple file modifications. By focusing on browser-resident applications, the site eliminates the need for complicated downloads, making it a reliable resource for any classroom setting.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), colors (63), editing (96), images (273), text to speech (24)
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Use the Online Web Tools to find resources that support student learning and help with everyday digital needs, for example, during the creation phase of an interdisciplinary project. As an example, use the site's QR code generator to link physical books in the classroom library to audio recordings of the stories, or use the text-to-speech tool to help beginning readers hear their own written sentences read aloud. After selecting the necessary tools for tasks such as image resizing or text formatting, have students include their content as part of a presentation created with Canva for Education, reviewed here. After students complete their presentations, post their final creations to a class Padlet, reviewed here to invite commentary and questions from their peers as part of a gallery walk.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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News In Simple - News in Simple
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News In Simple delivers current events through a simplified lens, offering the same news stories at three distinct English proficiency levels. This free digital resource bridges the...more
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News In Simple delivers current events through a simplified lens, offering the same news stories at three distinct English proficiency levels. This free digital resource bridges the gap for all readers, including English Language Learners (ELL) and ESL students, by providing accessible entry points to global headlines. Level 1 features short, direct sentences with basic vocabulary, while Levels 2 and 3 gradually increase complexity to support linguistic growth. The site focuses student attention on the text and accompanying imagery without distractions. Regular updates ensure learners stay informed about relevant world events while building literacy skills in a supportive environment.
tag(s): differentiation (100), digital reading (18), independent reading (84), multilingual (82), news (223), vocabulary (252)
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Students engage with the day's top headlines by choosing an article and selecting the reading level that provides the right amount of challenge. To check for understanding, use a Wordwall, reviewed here, match up activity for students to pair key vocabulary words from the text with their definitions in a game-like format. To extend the lesson, ask students to record a short video using ScreenPal, reviewed here to summarize the story's main points and share their personal perspectives or use Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here to design a flyer or social media that relates to the content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Ancient Astronomy of Stonehenge Decoded - Open Culture, LLC
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The Open Culture article The Ancient Astronomy of Stonehenge Decoded highlights a video and discussion about the astronomical significance of Stonehenge, showing how its massive...more
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The Open Culture article The Ancient Astronomy of Stonehenge Decoded highlights a video and discussion about the astronomical significance of Stonehenge, showing how its massive stones were likely arranged with careful alignment to the sun's movements at the solstices. It explains that although the builders did not understand modern astronomy, they clearly observed natural phenomena such as the sun's rising and setting points throughout the year for agricultural and ceremonial purposes. The piece also notes that both summer and winter solstice alignments draw modern-day interest, connecting ancient astronomical observation with today's celebrations and interpretations of this prehistoric site. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): agriculture (54), england (49), seasons (59), sun (87)
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Begin with a short discussion about seasons and daylight. After viewing the video, have students identify how Stonehenge aligns with the sun during the solstices and explain why this would have mattered to ancient people. Show images or short clips of Stonehenge during the summer and winter solstice. Have students list visual clues that support the idea of astronomical alignment, then share their observations in small groups. Using simple materials such as paper circles, sticks, or a flashlight, have students create a small model demonstrating how the sun aligns with Stonehenge during a solstice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mixboard - Google Labs
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Mixboard is an experimental tool from Google Labs that lets you create presentations with AI-generated images and design elements. Begin by selecting the "Get Started" button to start...more
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Mixboard is an experimental tool from Google Labs that lets you create presentations with AI-generated images and design elements. Begin by selecting the "Get Started" button to start a new project. View some examples on the new board, or begin creating by entering what you want to make in the message box, or by adding images or documents. Edit your board by adding photos or documents, resizing images, adding text, or organizing content. When complete, use the share button to create a shareable URL. Mixboard can also transform the content into a presentation; hover your mouse over the transform button at the top-right of your board to see how many files you need to upload before you can generate a presentation. When the indicator says "Ready," you're good to go. Customize your presentation using the provided choices, including format, story, and appearance. Presentations may take up to twenty minutes to create.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), brainstorming (17), collaboration (139), curation (27), iwb (29), mind map (31), Whiteboard (9)
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Use Mixboard as a collaborative activity by adding students' ideas along with images and text to brainstorm any topic. Turn your brainstorming ideas into a presentation to add to your class site. Build webs that visually link keywords, photos, and AI-generated visuals to map out themes or concepts. Plan narratives or scripts by creating a sequence of visuals and text that depict scenes, characters, or plot points. In Social Studies lessons, make boards to explore cultural artifacts, historical maps, or comparative societies. Provide language support by creating visual vocabulary boards with AI-generated situational images plus labels.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Academic Integrity & Citations - The University of British Columbia
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The Academic Integrity and Citations page from the Chapman Learning Commons at the University of British Columbia provides students with clear guidance on upholding honesty, responsibility,...more
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The Academic Integrity and Citations page from the Chapman Learning Commons at the University of British Columbia provides students with clear guidance on upholding honesty, responsibility, and ethical behavior in their academic work. It offers explanations of academic integrity, tools for assessing citation skills, and practical guidance on when and how to cite sources. The site includes resources on identifying common knowledge, choosing and using the correct citation style, and recognizing the importance of connecting new ideas to existing research. It also explains students' rights regarding open licensing and ownership of their academic work. Overall, the page helps learners build confidence in conducting research, avoiding plagiarism, and using citations effectively and responsibly.
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Give students a set of statements and ask them to sort each into categories such as Needs a Citation, Common Knowledge, or Does Not Need a Citation. Have groups explain their reasoning. Present short classroom scenarios involving plagiarism, improper paraphrasing, or misused sources. Have students work in pairs to decide what went wrong and how to fix it. Assign a brief research task in which students choose a topic and gather three credible sources. Throughout the process, include checkpoints that require them to justify why a source is reliable, identify what needs to be cited, and produce a properly formatted bibliography.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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DeepL Translator - DeepL
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DeepL translates text into over 100 languages. The limited free plan includes one monthly file translation for PDFs, Word Documents, and PowerPoint files, and unlimited text translations....more
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DeepL translates text into over 100 languages. The limited free plan includes one monthly file translation for PDFs, Word Documents, and PowerPoint files, and unlimited text translations. Type or paste your text into the chat box, then select the target language from the drop-down list. Each message box includes a link to listen to the audio in the chosen language.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), chinese (38), french (72), german (49), multilingual (82), russian (25), spanish (112)
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Use this translator to greet "other language" speaking students and make them feel welcome in your classroom, and encourage conversations between them and your class. Take advantage of this tool to broaden your classroom's global perspective by engaging in conversations with others around the world. Use this site in world language classrooms to have students copy their text to convert into the language being studied (or the reverse). Enhance student learning by having students create presentations on other countries in the nation's native language using a presentation tool like Canva for Education, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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HeyGen - HeyGen
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HeyGen is an AI-powered video creation tool that generates videos from text, images, or audio clips. You can start with just a script (text), and it will create a talking ...more
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HeyGen is an AI-powered video creation tool that generates videos from text, images, or audio clips. You can start with just a script (text), and it will create a talking video from that text without having to film yourself or record voice-overs manually. Choose avatars to become digital presenters who deliver your script. Pick from hundreds of stock video avatars or create a custom avatar that resembles you. HeyGen supports multiple languages and voices, which can be helpful if you teach multilingual classes or provide translations. After creating an account, use the dashboard to begin a project, and follow the prompts to add a script or instructions for the video. HeyGen provides a plan for the video; after approving it, wait for the video to become available. When ready, share the video using the public link, embed code, via social media links, or download to your device. Free accounts allow users to create up to 3 videos per month, each up to 3 minutes long, using standard video processing. In addition, free plans provide access to one custom video avatar and over five hundred stock video avatars.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), digital storytelling (180), presentations (47), tutorials (52)
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Use HeyGen to create explainer videos, lesson overviews, short tutorials, flipped-classroom clips, or informational videos, essentially anything that benefits from a "talking-through" format but where you might not want to appear on camera or record audio yourself. For example, create a tutorial on how to use a new software program or share some at-home learning strategies with parents on your class site. Use the embed code or link to add videos into flipped lessons using Sway reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ResearchRabbit - ResearchRabbit
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ResearchRabbit is an AI-powered literature discovery and mapping tool designed to help researchers, students, and academics explore scientific literature more intelligently than a typical...more
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ResearchRabbit is an AI-powered literature discovery and mapping tool designed to help researchers, students, and academics explore scientific literature more intelligently than a typical paper search engine. Instead of just listing papers based on search keywords, ResearchRabbit helps you visualize how papers, authors, and topics are connected and also supports organizing your findings so users can build collections, save papers, and add notes. Begin by creating an account, providing a project name, and then start your search. ResearchRabbit provides "seed" articles to choose from; select those to include in your discovery. From the home screen, choose your project from the "browse library" drop-down to start viewing the visualization of the information in your chosen articles. Click on any article to view a summary and add a note, or select an article, and colored dots indicate articles you have saved. Free accounts include unlimited searches across 280+ million articles, search from up to 50 search inputs, basic search settings, and one project.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), professional development (297), Research (91)
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Visit ResearchRabbit's YouTube channel for excellent tutorials that walk users through getting started and making the most of the platform's built-in features. Although ResearchRabbit is primarily valuable to educators as a professional development and research-support tool, it can also benefit advanced high school students conducting rigorous, inquiry-based research projects. Students can use the visual networks to identify influential authors, follow lines of inquiry, and map how ideas connect across disciplines. ResearchRabbit also works well alongside free tools such as Zotero, reviewed here, which allows students and teachers to save citations, organize sources, and generate bibliographies. After exploring and identifying relevant papers in ResearchRabbit, users can easily transfer citations into Zotero to support writing, note-taking, and final project creation. This combination gives learners a complete workflow, from discovering literature to managing and citing it professionally.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SciSpace - PubGenius Inc.
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SciSpace is an AI-powered platform for discovering, analyzing, and writing scientific literature. Users can use the AI assistant to choose a model or tool to perform a task or write...more
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SciSpace is an AI-powered platform for discovering, analyzing, and writing scientific literature. Users can use the AI assistant to choose a model or tool to perform a task or write their task in the message box, and SciSpace selects the best tool. Additional options include a citation generator, a paraphraser, and a chatbot for PDFs. Free accounts provide users with 100 monthly credits; the number of credits required to complete an activity varies by prompt. For example, locating papers might use 54 credits, and summarizing a pre-printed article uses 24 credits.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), citations (32), images (273), presentations (47), Research (91)
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Use SciSpace to search for articles related to current student research projects and create citations for their published works. Utilize the "Review My Writing" option to assist students in enhancing and refining their written work. Additionally, use SciSpace professionally to aid in writing grant proposals. If you are focusing on professional development topics or completing graduate courses, take advantage of the built-in tools to find research articles that support your projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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