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Latimer: AI for Everyone - FutureSum AI
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5 to 12
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Latimer is an artificial intelligence platform built around a large language model (LLM) designed with inclusivity, cultural diversity, and historical depth at its core. Unlike many...more
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Latimer is an artificial intelligence platform built around a large language model (LLM) designed with inclusivity, cultural diversity, and historical depth at its core. Unlike many mainstream AI tools, Latimer's training data intentionally includes voices, perspectives, and histories from underrepresented communities to produce responses that are more accurate, culturally fluent, and less biased. Use this resource much like other chatbot tools for idea generation, writing support, research assistance, and inquiry-based exploration. Latimer also offers APIs and partnerships (such as with Grammarly and organizations like Black Girls Code) to extend its use in classrooms and beyond, emphasizing inclusive engagement with technology. Free plans include 10 monthly responses.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), bias (33), cultures (290), diversity (55), perspective (30)
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Use Latimer to generate multiple perspectives on a historical event or social issue, then have students discuss how background and lived experience can shape interpretation. Have students use Latimer.ai to generate research questions or organize notes, then locate and cite evidence from trusted sources to support their findings. Use Latimer as a case study to explore ethical AI use, representation in technology, and responsible decision-making, connecting directly to digital citizenship standards.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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SMART Goals Worksheet - Lake Superior State University
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4 to 12
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The SMART Goals Worksheet from Lake Superior State University is an easy-to-use tool that helps students set clear and realistic goals. It guides them to make goals that are Specific,...more
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The SMART Goals Worksheet from Lake Superior State University is an easy-to-use tool that helps students set clear and realistic goals. It guides them to make goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. The worksheet asks simple questions, such as the goal, progress measurement criteria, and the goal date to complete the project. It also includes a section for creating an action plan that lists steps to take, potential challenges, and helpful resources. This worksheet is useful for teaching students how to plan, stay focused, and work toward their goals in an organized way.
tag(s): thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Have students brainstorm personal, academic, or classroom goals (for example, reading more, improving writing, or being kinder on the playground). Then guide them through completing the SMART Goals Worksheet together to turn a simple idea into a clear, structured goal. Have students pair up to share their SMART goals and action plans. Partners can give friendly feedback by checking if the goals are specific, measurable, and realistic. Create a "Goal Wall" where students post their goals (or just the focus area, like "Reading" or "Organization"). Update the wall as students reach milestones to celebrate effort and growth.
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Hopper the Explorer - Google Arts & Culture Experiments
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2 to 8
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Explore the world with Hopper the pengugin and Google Maps. Select one of the circles on the map to identify the location, then choose "Okay, let's go!" to drop Hopper ...more
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Explore the world with Hopper the pengugin and Google Maps. Select one of the circles on the map to identify the location, then choose "Okay, let's go!" to drop Hopper into the location for a visit. Use your mouse to rotate the image for a 360-degree view, or click anywhere on the picture to move Hopper to a different area. The "learn more" link provides additional details, and you can click the camera icon to take a fun snapshot of Hopper at their chosen location. Expand locations by typing any location into the search bar, then drop Hopper into that location to explore in a 360-degree view.
tag(s): map skills (69), maps (224)
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Share Hopper the Explorer with students to help them find summaries of several global locations and increase their understanding of world geography. Be sure to demonstrate how to find any destination and drop Hopper in to take a look around. Students can take a picture of a location they explore, then use that image as a basis for further research about the area. Ask students to share Hopper's story using Canva Docs, reviewed here and use Canva's templates, images, and videos as a storytelling project. Extend learning using Google My Maps, reviewed here and have students create maps that feature a virtual visit to locations relating to their current studies, places featured in novels, or significant events in history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Recyclers: From Trash Comes Triumph - 60 Minutes
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4 to 12
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This portion of a 60 Minutes episode tells the story of a town built on a garbage dump in Paraguay. This inspirational tale tells the story of the city of ...more
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This portion of a 60 Minutes episode tells the story of a town built on a garbage dump in Paraguay. This inspirational tale tells the story of the city of Cateura and the work of the trash pickers who sift through enormous piles of trash to scavenge anything they can sell. Instead of being a story about a down-and-out town, the episode features the recycled orchestra in Cateura and its creative methods for making instruments from trash. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): musical instruments (59), recycling (45), south america (80)
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Include this video with lessons on South America, recycling, conservation, or musical instruments. Use Eduaide, reviewed here to create supplemental materials that extend learning based upon the concept of recycling and resilience. For example, use the Project-Based Learning planner to generate an inquiry plan and add a KWL chart from the organizers for students to share information about the benefits of recycling. As a final extension, ask students to create musical instruments from recycled materials and use Clipchamp, reviewed here to make a video that discusses the materials in their instrument and how to play it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Planner Generator - Click School
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K to 12
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Click School offers free templates for classroom seating arrangements. In Click School, you can add first and last names, gender, and target grade. There are multiple templates to choose...more
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Click School offers free templates for classroom seating arrangements. In Click School, you can add first and last names, gender, and target grade. There are multiple templates to choose from to design your seating charts. All charts can be saved or downloaded to your computer.
tag(s): behavior (49), classroom management (135), Teacher Utilities (215)
In the Classroom
Students can help design their seating arrangements in the classroom. Adjust seating based on observed needs such as attention, participation, or social dynamics. After a week, review whether the change helped and discuss strategies for productive learning spaces.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Chart - Gynzy
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K to 12
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create ...more
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create your own furniture, add your students, change the colors of the student names, draw, add images, and more. In addition to the classroom seating chart, there are many other ways to use Gynzy, including templates and tools from its library.
tag(s): behavior (49), classroom management (135), Teacher Utilities (215)
In the Classroom
Use the seating chart to quickly rearrange students into different seating configurations such as pairs, pods, or rows. Try a new setup each day and have students reflect on how the arrangement affects focus and collaboration. Create seating charts based on instructional goals, such as pairing students for peer support, mixed-ability collaboration, or discussion partners during reading, math, or project work. Create and save multiple seating charts for different scenarios so that substitutes or co-teachers can manage the classroom smoothly without disrupting routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers - HMH
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"8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers" is a quick read that shares simple classroom management ideas. The article is divided into Classroom Design, Organization, Student...more
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"8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers" is a quick read that shares simple classroom management ideas. The article is divided into Classroom Design, Organization, Student Behavior, and Managing Instructional Time. Within these four categories are websites that offer ideas for each area.
tag(s): behavior (49), classroom management (135), Teacher Utilities (215)
In the Classroom
In addition to the bell ringers link posted on the site, students can use Do Now Activity Generator, reviewed here. Students can map out their ideal classroom using Google Drawing, reviewed here. Finally, students can decide on which PBIS reward they would like by holding a classroom vote.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives - PBIS Rewards
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K to 12
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and...more
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and Value. Examples of incentives include: Family Night Bag, Afternoon Movie, Bingo, DJ Dance Party, Salt Dough Creation, Teacher Lip Sync Battle, and more. The chart allows for filtering to view incentives easily.
tag(s): behavior (49), classroom management (135), teaching strategies (68)
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Students can fill out a Google Form, reviewed here to decide as a class or school what they are working for. Students can see a visual of their progress by creating an incentive jar on either Google Drawing, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Finally, students can write thank-you letters if they receive any donations for their incentives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior - TeacherVision
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The...more
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The resource focuses on clearly describing student behaviors such as cooperation, responsibility, effort, participation, and self-control using strengths-based language. It is especially helpful for saving time during grading periods while ensuring feedback is specific, encouraging, and professional. The comments can also be adapted for conferences, behavior notes, or goal-setting conversations with students and families.
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tag(s): behavior (49), classroom management (135), teaching strategies (68)
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Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to list examples of adjectives that they can use to describe positive behavior in their classroom. Students can create magazine covers using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here to showcase examples of positive student behavior. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book of positive student behavior with visuals.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers - Understood
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"Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers" is an informative article that explains how positive behavior strategies support student success in the classroom. The article is...more
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"Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers" is an informative article that explains how positive behavior strategies support student success in the classroom. The article is organized into clear sections that address why positive behavior strategies are important, what they look like in practice, how teachers can implement them in the classroom, and how families can support these strategies at home. It also includes additional resources and research for further learning. Embedded within the article is a short YouTube video, approximately three minutes long, that focuses on teaching self-regulation through modeling.
tag(s): behavior (49), classroom management (135), teaching strategies (68)
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Students can begin to monitor their moods by posting their feelings on a Padlet, reviewed here feelings board. Students can use brain breaks featured on GoNoodle, reviewed here. Students can use Canva for Education, reviewed here to create posters for nonverbal cues.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models - Prodigy
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Prodigy's "How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models" is an informative blog post that introduces educators to blended learning by first defining it and outlining its key benefits....more
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Prodigy's "How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models" is an informative blog post that introduces educators to blended learning by first defining it and outlining its key benefits. The article then explains six blended learning models, including Face-to-Face Driver, Rotation, Flex, Online Lab, Self Blend, and Online Driver. Each model is described in detail, with practical guidance for immediate classroom implementation and clear examples of its use in instructional settings.
tag(s): blended learning (28), blogs (77), classroom management (135), Teacher Utilities (215)
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Students can participate in various blended learning models in the classroom. In the Flex Model, students can participate in a Kahoot!, reviewed here or create their own Blooket, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Lino, reviewed here to build an online collaborative board of material that they learned from any of the examples of blended learning shared in the blog post.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Floop - Melanie Kong and Christine Witcher
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3 to 12
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Floop is a feedback-focused learning platform that helps teachers provide timely, actionable feedback on student work while supporting peer review and self-assessment. Students can...more
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Floop is a feedback-focused learning platform that helps teachers provide timely, actionable feedback on student work while supporting peer review and self-assessment. Students can submit assignments as images, PDFs, Google Docs, and other supported formats, allowing teachers to place comments directly on specific sections of the work. Teachers can save and reuse comments in a customizable feedback bank, streamlining the feedback process. Floop also supports guided peer feedback and student self-reflection through structured prompts that help learners develop evaluation and revision skills. The platform includes tools for tracking student progress, analyzing feedback trends, and supporting formative assessment practices. Assignments can be shared digitally, and integrations with tools such as Google Classroom help simplify classroom workflows. A free plan is available and includes access to core feedback and assignment features, while premium plans provide additional analytics, collaboration tools, and advanced reporting options. The Floop blog offers classroom resources, implementation ideas, and professional learning materials for educators.
tag(s): classroom management (135), Teacher Utilities (215)
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Students can use Floop to learn how to give each other peer feedback. Arcade, reviewed here will allow students to create a peer feedback rubric to grade themselves as they participate in their peer feedback. Finally, students can use Google Keep, reviewed here for notetaking as they are working on their assignments on Floop.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TTS Reader Player - WellSource Ltd.
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3 to 12
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The TTSReader Player is a free, web-based text-to-speech tool that lets users paste or load text, documents, or even webpages to be read aloud. One helpful feature is the option ...more
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The TTSReader Player is a free, web-based text-to-speech tool that lets users paste or load text, documents, or even webpages to be read aloud. One helpful feature is the option to switch to a free voice (non-premium). You can click on the voice selector, choose a free voice, and it will continue to work across different URLs without needing to be reset each time. When premium voices are selected, the site may prompt you to sign in with Google to unlock them, but the free voices remain usable without signing in.
tag(s): Accessibility (11), text to speech (23)
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Upload a short story, article, or poem into TTSReader and play it aloud for the class. Have students follow along with the text to build fluency and listening comprehension. Provide students with complex texts (like historical documents or scientific articles) and let them use TTSReader independently. They can pause, replay, and annotate, making it easier to engage with challenging content. Have students paste their own essays or reports into TTSReader. Hearing their writing read back helps them catch errors, improve sentence flow, and strengthen revisions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WikiTTS - WellSource Ltd
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4 to 12
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful ...more
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful for students who benefit from auditory learning or who have visual or reading difficulties. The content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, meaning it's free for educational use with proper attribution. Teachers can use WikiTTS for in-class listening exercises, flipped classroom assignments, or as a support tool for English language learners.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), text to speech (23), wikis (15)
In the Classroom
Assign students a Wikipedia article on a relevant topic (such as a historical figure or scientific concept) and have them listen to it through WikiTTS. Afterward, have them write a summary in their own words. Divide the class into groups, each listening to a different article related to the unit of study (e.g., ecosystems, civil rights leaders). Have students present their findings to the class, comparing perspectives and building research synthesis skills. Have English Language Learners or struggling readers follow along in the written text while listening to the article. Then have students practice reading a short excerpt aloud themselves to improve pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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10+ Free EduProtocol Templates Plus Ideas for Using Them in the Classroom - Ditch That Textbook
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EduProtocols are lesson frames that promote active learning and deepen student understanding. These protocols are adaptable for all ages and subject areas. This site features a short...more
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EduProtocols are lesson frames that promote active learning and deepen student understanding. These protocols are adaptable for all ages and subject areas. This site features a short video explaining eduprotocols, more than 10 templates, and tips and ideas for using them. Viewers can find most of the templates in Google Slides, reviewed here and Seesaw, reviewed here and many include links to videos and webinar archives that provide in-depth information on preparing and using specific protocols.
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tag(s): critical thinking (179), professional development (319), thinking skills (116), visual thinking (13)
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Save this site to use as an introduction to EduProtocols or as a resource for templates and advice on using EduProtocols. Include eduprotocols as part of choice boards or playlists to engage students in hands-on, active learning activities. Use these ideas as a model to create EduProtocol slide templates for your classroom using Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Learn more about EduProtocols by reading the book, EduProtocol Field Guide by Marlene Hebern and John Corippo.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free EduProtocol Slide Deck Templates - EdTech Emma
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Eduprotocols offer structured frameworks to enhance and deepen student thinking and understanding through collaboration and creativity. This site offers several Google Slides templates...more
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Eduprotocols offer structured frameworks to enhance and deepen student thinking and understanding through collaboration and creativity. This site offers several Google Slides templates that you can copy and personalize for classroom use. The templates also include basic instructions for using the protocol in the slide notes. To obtain the slides, select a protocol and copy the slide when prompted. Although these slides are for use in middle- to high-school English classrooms, they are adaptable to any grade and subject area.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), teaching strategies (68), thinking skills (116), visual thinking (13)
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Learn more about eduprotocols by reading the book, EduProtocols by Marlena Hebern and Joe Corippo. Use these templates as part of your classroom routines that promote active learning and higher-order thinking skills. Use the templates as a guide to creating other templates for eduprotocols using Google Slides, reviewed here. Adapt the slides to fit your content and student grade level. For example, use the 8 Parts of Speech Stories by breaking the content into two or three parts, such as nouns and verbs for younger students, or use the Gallery Walk slides in a math class to create a display of different approaches to a math problem.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Find Yourself in Copyright - Copyright.gov
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The "Test Your Knowledge" quiz from the U.S. Copyright Office's Find Yourself in Copyright exhibit is an interactive online trivia wall that helps students explore and reinforce what...more
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The "Test Your Knowledge" quiz from the U.S. Copyright Office's Find Yourself in Copyright exhibit is an interactive online trivia wall that helps students explore and reinforce what they've learned about U.S. copyright history, law, and how different creative works are protected. The questions draw on material from the exhibit and other sections of the Copyright Office website, including the copyright lifecycle, the origins of copyright law, and the evolution of protections over time. It's a valuable tool for review, quick formative assessment, or as a classroom discussion prompt.
tag(s): copyright (42), game based learning (304)
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Start class by having students take the "Test Your Knowledge" copyright quiz. Then immediately discuss a few surprising or tricky questions: "What did you think the answer was?" "What evidence or resource helped you determine what's correct?" Use short scenarios or case files (real or hypothetical) that explore copyright dilemmas (e.g., remixing music, using images from the internet, creating memes). Have students analyze whether use is allowed, citing specific principles or laws from the quiz or other resources. Have students pick something they've created or want to create, then write a permission request letter they might send to use someone else's work (e.g., an image, song, etc.).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Instructional Strategies Playlist - lead4ward
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The strategy playlists on this site provide detailed guidance on strategies that actively engage students in learning. Choose from five different lists that include movement and discourse,...more
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The strategy playlists on this site provide detailed guidance on strategies that actively engage students in learning. Choose from five different lists that include movement and discourse, rehearsal and practice, extending thinking, learning from mistakes, and evidence of learning. Each list contains links to information about each strategy that provides the purpose of the plan, directions, classroom management ideas, and more. Additional links under the playlists share extended details on the strategy and a language support resource.
tag(s): collaboration (113), playlists (8), teaching strategies (68)
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Add these playlists and strategies to your current teaching strategies to encourage students to extend thinking and practice cooperation and collaboration skills. Begin by choosing a current classroom activity that you want to move from passive to active learning, and select an activity on the playlist that supports your learning objectives. Take the time to model the activity and consider classroom management needs such as time allocation and physical space.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creately Comics - Cinergix Pty. Ltd
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Creately's Comics allows you to visualize characters on a storyboard, design panels, and add dialogue when signing up for a free account. The site offers templates, or you can create...more
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Creately's Comics allows you to visualize characters on a storyboard, design panels, and add dialogue when signing up for a free account. The site offers templates, or you can create your own background. Once you have picked your background template, customize the panels to add characters, images, dialogue, speech bubbles, and more. Collaborate with others in real time to edit and refine your comic. Comics can be exported as a PNG and JPEG. In the free version, you get unlimited canvases and collaborators, 45 items per canvas, a standard shape library, one folder, two imports, JPEG and PNG imports, and basic collaboration controls.
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Instead of a book report, have students create a comic that showcases a specific scene from the book or proposes a different ending. Students can create a comic modeling classroom procedures or expectations. Students can also showcase their understanding of a math concept by creating a comic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Open Culture Free Audiobooks - Open Culture, LLC
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The "Free Audio Books" section of Open Culture offers teachers a rich, no-cost library of over 1,000 audiobooks covering classic and contemporary works in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction....more
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The "Free Audio Books" section of Open Culture offers teachers a rich, no-cost library of over 1,000 audiobooks covering classic and contemporary works in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Among the featured titles are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1984 by George Orwell, Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. All selections are available for streaming or download in multiple formats, making them ideal for classroom listening, literature circles, or at-home reading support. Please note that if your district blocks YouTube, some audiobook versions hosted there may not be accessible.
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In the Classroom
Assign different classic audiobooks to small groups (such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, or The Great Gatsby. Have students listen to selected chapters and discuss plot, tone, and character development. After listening to a story or poem, have students record their own dramatic reading, poem response, or character interview using classroom recording tools or free platforms like Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Pair an audiobook like 1984 or Pride and Prejudice with a brief research activity about the novel's time period. Students can create posters or slides using Canva for Education, reviewed here templates showing how the story reflects its era.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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