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ipadio - Andy Ayers, Mark Smith, and Giles Bryan
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4 to 12
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Broadcast live to the Internet from any phone to create a phlog (live voice-blog) using ipadio. Register on the site with the phone number desired. Then call one of the ...more
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Broadcast live to the Internet from any phone to create a phlog (live voice-blog) using ipadio. Register on the site with the phone number desired. Then call one of the local numbers provided by ipadio. After the welcome message, enter your pin number and start recording for up to 60 minutes. Disconnect using the # button on your phone, and your phlog is complete! Once complete, login to your ipadio account to view the broadcast and find the embed code for sharing on your website. Ipadio has both iOS and Android apps, both free at the time of this review.
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One interesting option available with ipadio is the ability for other users to call in with your account. Have students call in with answers to homework using your channel. View how to do this at the help section located in ipadio. If you already do podcasts, use ipadio in a similar manner to share course content or describe step by step procedures for math problems, etc. Create a weekly phlog to embed in your class websites with a summary of the week's activities. Do this during class and allow students to add to the summary. Have BYOD? Create a class phlog and assign rotating student groups to make audio summaries/review podcasts of class content. Invite them to be creative by developing characters and their own creative podcast format. Library/media specialists can invite students to create ipadio book reviews. World language teachers can assign students to create ipadio podcasts of dialogs or cultural topics to build spoken language skills.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Innovative Classroom - Innovative Classroom
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K to 5
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Find "ready to use" lessons, thematic units, classroom management ideas, and much more at this one-stop resource for elementary teachers. Explore the reproducibles section to find templates...more
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Find "ready to use" lessons, thematic units, classroom management ideas, and much more at this one-stop resource for elementary teachers. Explore the reproducibles section to find templates for science observation, an excellent Problems with Dice activity, and an Internet usage survey. After choosing a reproducible, be sure to look on the right side of the page for other reproducibles not listed on the main page. The Innovative Classroom also contains an extensive list of center activity ideas, class certificates, and bulletin board suggestions. Be prepared to spend a lot of time here finding and saving ideas!
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tag(s): bulletin boards (18), classroom management (159), counting (113), density (24), fractions (228), gettysburg address (18), heat (16), holidays (142), human body (132), map skills (84), martin luther king (36), olympics (51), painting (66), place value (54)
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Bookmark this site for use throughout the year. Explore the center activities to use in your classroom. Search lessons for ideas to incorporate. Print behavior and classroom management ideas for use with students.
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OK2Ask''®: More Google Goodies! August 2013 - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from August 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. More Google Goodies! Hidden Treasures and teacher favorites! Explore some...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from August 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. More Google Goodies! Hidden Treasures and teacher favorites! Explore some of the many Google goodies and tricks. Learn more about various sites owned by Google. Explore Super Searching, Google Translate, Google Video Chat, Google Maps, Google Templates, YouTube in the classroom, Gmail subaccounts, and more! A question/answer period will be available. It's OK2Ask'''®.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Explore the various educational resources available for using Google in the classroom; Browse and explore the benefits of using YouTube'''® (owned by Google) for education; Learn time saving Google tricks including Super Searching, Google Translate, Google Templates, and more; Explore the many resources on TeachersFirst related to Google's offerings; and (Follow-up) Create a lesson for your own classroom (or position) using one of the Google tools shared. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1a and b, 2b and c, 3a and d - * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Explore the various educational resources available for using Google in the classroom; Browse and explore the benefits of using YouTube'''® (owned by Google) for education; Learn time saving Google tricks including Super Searching, Google Translate, Google Templates, and more; Explore the many resources on TeachersFirst related to Google's offerings; and (Follow-up) Create a lesson for your own classroom (or position) using one of the Google tools shared. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1a and b, 2b and c, 3a and d - * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
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Explore Google like never before during this archived webinar. Find ways to use the Google Tools, YouTube, and more in your classroom. Sit back and view this webinar with colleagues in your computer lab or on an interactive whiteboard (or projector). Take a look at the resource page full of great Google goodies. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.
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Saylor - Free Online Courses Built by Professors - Michael J Saylor
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8 to 12
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Choose from almost 300 courses to take for free at Saylor. Topics range from general education to computer science and professional development. There is a K-12 area that includes Common...more
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Choose from almost 300 courses to take for free at Saylor. Topics range from general education to computer science and professional development. There is a K-12 area that includes Common Core information (for teachers or parents), test prep, and English lessons. Explore a specific area of study to find courses or choose the course list to view all offerings. Some courses include a full textbook and/or a full set of video lectures and are listed on the content matrix. Each course lists learning outcomes, course requirements, and a course overview. Create your own eportfolio to enroll in courses, track progress, download transcripts, and engage with the online community. Pass the final exam of each course to receive a certificate of completion.
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Allow gifted students to enroll in courses that interest them or that provide enrichment beyond classroom content. Share with others in your building as a resource for professional development. Explore the topics yourself for some new, engaging topics to round out your own expertise. Allow students to enroll in a course that would fit into their career goals as an exploratory opportunity in that field.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Engage NY: Common Core Tool Kit - NYSED
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K to 12
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Need a way to get a quick understanding of Common Core or explain the basics to parents? Be prepared with this all in one site. Find explanatory videos, documents, and ...more
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Need a way to get a quick understanding of Common Core or explain the basics to parents? Be prepared with this all in one site. Find explanatory videos, documents, and more.
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Be ready to begin implementation of Common Core with Engage NY: Common Core Tool Kit. Use the basics to explain Common Core to parents, colleagues, or even teachers. Topics such as facts, myths, and key points begin the Common Core journey. View video clips to learn more about Common Core. Find examples of assessments by grade level, units, and a plethora of resources to supplement your journey into Common Core.
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ScreenLeap Free Screen Sharing - ScreenLeap, Inc
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4 to 12
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Share your screen instantly and easily to any device with a browser using ScreenLeap. Choose Start Now to begin and follow simple start-up directions. Once connected, send the...more
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Share your screen instantly and easily to any device with a browser using ScreenLeap. Choose Start Now to begin and follow simple start-up directions. Once connected, send the link via email or text or provide the access code to anyone else to begin sharing. Choices include sharing the entire screen or just what is within the box. Directions include options for just audio sharing. Free account access offers up to 2 hours of screen sharing time per day.
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tag(s): editing (72), homework (42), parent conferences (23)
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Screen share with students in a computer lab to demonstrate how to locate information on websites, or when learning tech tools. This is a great alternative if an interactive whiteboard or projector is not available. Use this tool to collaborate with other teachers when creating lesson plans or student documents. Have students with laptops share their screen with you during presentations to make information easier to view. Share this site with students to use at home when collaborating on projects. Help a homebound student by sharing your class computer screen and opening an audio connection over the phone. Offer "extra help" sessions via screen share at predetermined "office hours" or during a snow day or on certain evenings. Have students teach tech skills to their peers using this free sharing app. Share a student's work using a screenshare during a parent phone conference. Show a parent how to navigate a practice site you want the family to use at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask'®: Google Earth August 2013 - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from May 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. Google Earth: Take your lessons INTO this world! Prerequisite - all participants...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from May 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. Google Earth: Take your lessons INTO this world! Prerequisite - all participants must have a Google Earth account prior to the session. Take your lessons INTO the world using GoogleEarth. This session will introduce you to GoogleEarth, demonstrate and evaluate tools available using GoogleEarth, offer advanced support to those already using GoogleEarth, provide time for individual exploration, and more. A question/answer period will be available to help with individual questions. It's OK2Ask''®.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Explore what GoogleEarth is and a few of its teaching features; Evaluate selected tools available in GoogleEarth for use in your curriculum; Explore topics and lesson ideas that could be enhanced using GoogleEarth; Learn how to create a basic GoogleEarth placemarker; Find solutions to individual questions or practical problems using GoogleEarth; and (follow-up) Create a GoogleEarth project or lesson to use with your students. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1b, 2a and b, 3d - * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Explore what GoogleEarth is and a few of its teaching features; Evaluate selected tools available in GoogleEarth for use in your curriculum; Explore topics and lesson ideas that could be enhanced using GoogleEarth; Learn how to create a basic GoogleEarth placemarker; Find solutions to individual questions or practical problems using GoogleEarth; and (follow-up) Create a GoogleEarth project or lesson to use with your students. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1b, 2a and b, 3d - * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
tag(s): map skills (84)
In the Classroom
View this webinar with a friend (or a bowl of popcorn). Explore and learn more about Google Earth and ways to incorporate the program in your classroom. Find some ready to go ways to use Google Earth. Take a look at the resource page full of great links and ideas! Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.
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OK2Ask'®: Google Drive August 2013 - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from August 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. Google Drive: A focused workshop on Google Docs (Forms and Documents only).
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from August 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. Google Drive: A focused workshop on Google Docs (Forms and Documents only).
PLEASE CREATE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT PRIOR TO JOINING THE SESSION. (You do not need to create a gmail account unless you want to. You can register with an existing email but need to verify it in order to use some functions. Be sure you have opened Google Docs prior to the session as downloading Google Drive may be required first.) As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Explore sample Google Docs examples and template files to gather ideas; List possible curriculum-related projects that students could create in his/her classes; Explore TeachersFirst to locate appropriate web resources to support and inspire a Google Doc project; Establish an account on Google Docs and explore general Docs organization/tools or discussion of doing so with students; Practice with a Google Doc word processing file and spreadsheet; List practical tips for implementing Google Docs with students (teacher-created and/or student-created): and (follow-up)Implement use of Google Docs as part of an upcoming teaching unit. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1a,b,c; 2a,b,c,d; 3b,c,d;4c * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
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Find ways to use Google Drive in your classroom. Explore the many "ready to go" templates and learn about many time saving features during this archived webinar. Take a look at the resource page full of information and ideas. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.
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OK2Ask'®: More Energizing Math August 2013 - TeachersFirst
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K to 8
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from August 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. More Energizing Math: ideas, resources, and collaboration for K-8 math...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from August 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. More Energizing Math: ideas, resources, and collaboration for K-8 math teachers!
Discover TeachersFirst 3.0 to energize math in the classroom. Participants will view and explore new resources for lesson planning, student use, and collaboration through Twitter and blogs. A question/answer period will be available to help with individual questions. It's OK2Ask,"'?.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Gather ideas by exploring 6-10 math resources located on TeachersFirst; Investigate and discuss lesson ideas offered in the reviews and by other teachers in this online session; List possible curriculum-related projects or activities that students could do in his/her classes using one of these resources; Explore and practice with the resource(s) of choice; and (follow-up) Plan and implement a student-centered, curriculum-related use of the resource(s) of choice as part of an upcoming teaching unit. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1a,b,and d, 2a, b, and c, 3b and d, 5a - * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Gather ideas by exploring 6-10 math resources located on TeachersFirst; Investigate and discuss lesson ideas offered in the reviews and by other teachers in this online session; List possible curriculum-related projects or activities that students could do in his/her classes using one of these resources; Explore and practice with the resource(s) of choice; and (follow-up) Plan and implement a student-centered, curriculum-related use of the resource(s) of choice as part of an upcoming teaching unit. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1a,b,and d, 2a, b, and c, 3b and d, 5a - * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
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Are you looking for some new math ideas? This is a great resource for all elementary and middle school teachers of math. Find great resources to share with your students. Invite a friend to view this webinar with you and brainstorm ways to use these sites in your classroom situation. Take a look at the resource page full of energizing MATH sites and ideas! Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.
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OK2Ask''®: School Year KickOff August 2013 - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from August 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. School Year KickOff 2013: Get off to a great start with TeachersFirst's...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from August 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. School Year KickOff 2013: Get off to a great start with TeachersFirst's ready to go lessons, interactives, and professional resources. Discover all of the "ready to go" resources available at TeachersFirst. Explore the Professional Resources, TeachersFirst Exclusives, and some of our favorite back to school "time savers." Find inspiration for new teaching strategies in this fast-paced session!
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Explore the various Professional Resources available at TeachersFirst: differentiating, rubrics, working with parents, wikis, blogs, and more; Browse and explore the various ready to go lesson plans and units created by TeachersFirst; Find some back to school time savers for both students and teachers; Have free exploration time to find materials relevant to his/her classroom needs; and (Follow-up) Plan and implement a student-centered, curriculum-related use of the resource(s) of choice as part of an upcoming teaching unit. Or plan how to use the professional resources to prepare for the new school year. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1b, 2a and b, 3d - Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Explore the various Professional Resources available at TeachersFirst: differentiating, rubrics, working with parents, wikis, blogs, and more; Browse and explore the various ready to go lesson plans and units created by TeachersFirst; Find some back to school time savers for both students and teachers; Have free exploration time to find materials relevant to his/her classroom needs; and (Follow-up) Plan and implement a student-centered, curriculum-related use of the resource(s) of choice as part of an upcoming teaching unit. Or plan how to use the professional resources to prepare for the new school year. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1b, 2a and b, 3d - Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page
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Ready or not - here it come... The first day of school! View this archived webinar to get energized, new ideas, and support. Find ready to go resources to save you time. Learn about online tools (again, saving you time). Don't miss this Kickoff session full of great ideas. Take a look at the resource page full of GREAT ideas! Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.
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OK2Ask'®: QR codes in the Classroom July 2013 - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from July 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. QR codes in the Classroom: What is That Funny Black Square? HAS PREREQUISITES...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from July 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. QR codes in the Classroom: What is That Funny Black Square? HAS PREREQUISITES - SEE BELOW. Have you noticed those funny little black squares everywhere and wondered what they are? QR Codes allow users to access and share information quickly. Come learn the many ways that QR Codes can be used to increase student engagement in your classroom.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Learn what QR Codes are and what they can do; Learn how to create and share them; Learn how QR codes can be used in the classroom and Browse and explore the various TeachersFirst resources and create a QR code to share finds. Prerequisites: Must know how to download, name, and save a file from a web page; Must pre-install a QR code reader APP on your smartphone, iTouch, or tablet and have it with you during this session. I-Nigma Reader (free), Quick Mark (free), or Quick Scan ($.99). Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1b, 2a and b, 3d * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Learn what QR Codes are and what they can do; Learn how to create and share them; Learn how QR codes can be used in the classroom and Browse and explore the various TeachersFirst resources and create a QR code to share finds. Prerequisites: Must know how to download, name, and save a file from a web page; Must pre-install a QR code reader APP on your smartphone, iTouch, or tablet and have it with you during this session. I-Nigma Reader (free), Quick Mark (free), or Quick Scan ($.99). Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1b, 2a and b, 3d * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
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In the Classroom
Do you want to start using the "funny black square" in your classroom or at least learn what it is/does? View this archived webinar to learn the "square" facts. Share this with other teachers in your building. Use the tools discussed to create your own QR project. Take a look at the resource page full of QR code information! Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.
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Ultimate Research Assistant - Andy Hoskinson, LLC
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7 to 12
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Use this free tool to compile search results from various domains. Search your term using the entire Internet, Wikipedia, Government sites, Non-Profits sites, the National Institutes...more
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Use this free tool to compile search results from various domains. Search your term using the entire Internet, Wikipedia, Government sites, Non-Profits sites, the National Institutes of Health and more! The results of the search can be viewed in a summary, a bar chart of popular themes, and a word cloud. Click on Taxonomy to view the results for each theme or Mind Map and see the hierarchy of the results.
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tag(s): media literacy (65), search engines (62), search strategies (28)
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Use this tool to locate a variety of search results about a topic of study or interest. Be sure to place a link to this site on your class computer or web page. Discuss bias and different ways of reporting on an issue by using the same search term with the class using different domains. For example, one group can search any popular issue such as climate change, gun control, or food policy issues using Government sites while another group uses the same search term with Educational sites. Teach the value of identifying good search terms, continuing to refine terms to get quality results. Once students are familiar with this tool you can do the same as above using the Jigsaw cooperative learning approach, and when students come back together to discuss their findings they can create a simple infographic sharing their findings from the articles (including different points of view and bias) using Easel.ly, reviewed here or Venngage reviewed here. As a completely separate use, mark this one in your favorites to test search when you believe a student project may be plagiarized.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Documentary Wire - DocumentaryWire
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4 to 12
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Documentary Wire.com features an incredible collection of documentary films for free. Browse through the collection or find the latest documentaries sent to your email. Join free and...more
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Documentary Wire.com features an incredible collection of documentary films for free. Browse through the collection or find the latest documentaries sent to your email. Join free and follow Documentary Wire on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. No membership is required to watch the videos or receive their newsletter with the latest documentaries. Videos are actually hosted on YouTube and other video sharing services. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable. You could always view the videos at home and bring them to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as KeepVid reviewed here to download the videos from YouTube. Enjoy blogging with others by being a member, individually or within a group to discuss your latest ideas on a documentary. Be aware: some of the content on this site may not be appropriate for all ages. Always remember to preview!
tag(s): primary sources (93), video (278)
In the Classroom
Documentary Wire provides documentaries for all your classes. Not sure what topics are available? Search the documentary list. Use a documentary to help students understand primary (such as interviews) and secondary sources. Consider examining point of view through many different choices of films. Study industry and government regulations. Research to discover if any documentary caused a change in the law. Look at the persuasive techniques used to convey a strong message. Study the formatting of the documentary to use as a framework for your own student research projects. Look at documentaries in your study of ethics. Challenge gifted learners in the search for new information.
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Questions and Thinking in Common Core; Part 2: Students as Questioners - TeachersFirst
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K to 8
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This installment is part of a series of articles about implementing Common Core. This article examines the role that questioning can play in the Common Core and offers some ways ...more
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This installment is part of a series of articles about implementing Common Core. This article examines the role that questioning can play in the Common Core and offers some ways to help students develop a questioning mindset to use as part of "close reading" of texts in elementary grades on up. A separate article, Part I of Questions and Thinking in Common Core, discusses Teachers as Questioners. Both articles are intended for elementary teachers as part of our Help! I lost my library/media specialist series but are easily adapted for middle and high school grades.
tag(s): commoncore (99), questioning (36), thinking skills (16)
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Read lesson ideas and explore the questioning strategies suggested as you begin to implement Common Core. Mark this article in your Favorites. Many of the ideas will be helpful during curriculum planning sessions with other teachers. Click the "share" widget to send them to others!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Vector-Finder - Vector-Finder.com
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K to 12
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Find free clipart on this site. These are vector graphic images which can be enlarged without the problems of pixelated images. Many of these pictures are appropriate for use in ...more
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Find free clipart on this site. These are vector graphic images which can be enlarged without the problems of pixelated images. Many of these pictures are appropriate for use in the classroom and can be downloaded for student use. Find images and figures, backgrounds and wallpapers, as well as icon sets. When using the clipart, be sure to download to your computer first before inserting into an application. Copying it directly from the website puts a black background behind your image. Note: As with most clipart search engines, there are graphics on this site that are not appropriate for children. It is suggested that an adult look for appropriate graphics to distribute to students.
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These vector graphics are free to download and use (with appropriate credit). This site is great if you need some clever clipart to jazz up student handouts, classroom bulletin boards, or PowerPoint/Keynote presentations. Special Ed, speech/language, or ESL/ELL teachers may find these images helpful when working with non-readers or non-verbal students. There is also web clipart that you can use for your blog, class webpage, or wiki. Interested in learning more about wikis? Check out the TeachersFirst's Wiki Walk-Through. Have students use this site in science class or other subjects to explain concepts and create colorful projects. Create an image collection for them to use as raw material and share it on your wiki or in a shared storage folder. Have students share what they have learned by creating personalized images (with text) using PicFont, reviewed here, or have them create a comic. First have students create a rough draft of their comic using Printable Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here. Then, for students grades 1-3 from ReadWrite Think: Comic Creator, reviewed here, and for students 4-12: have them create a comic strip using Write Comics, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask'®: Skype July 2013 - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from July 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. Skype: Bring the world into your classroom! Discover TeachersFirst 3.0 to...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from July 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. Skype: Bring the world into your classroom! Discover TeachersFirst 3.0 to explore and energize your classroom through the use of Skype. Participants will view and explore resources for understanding and learning about Skype as well as explore ideas for immediate and future classroom activities. A question/answer period will be available to help with individual questions. It's OK2Ask,"'?.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Gather ideas by exploring 6-10 Skype resources located on TeachersFirst; Investigate and discuss lesson ideas offered in the reviews and by other teachers in this online session; List possible curriculum-related projects or activities that students could do in his/her classes using one of these resources; Explore and practice with the resource(s) of choice; and (follow-up) Plan and implement a student-centered, curriculum-related use of the resource(s) of choice as part of an upcoming teaching unit. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1a,b,and d, 2a, b, and c, 3b and d,4c and d, 5a * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Gather ideas by exploring 6-10 Skype resources located on TeachersFirst; Investigate and discuss lesson ideas offered in the reviews and by other teachers in this online session; List possible curriculum-related projects or activities that students could do in his/her classes using one of these resources; Explore and practice with the resource(s) of choice; and (follow-up) Plan and implement a student-centered, curriculum-related use of the resource(s) of choice as part of an upcoming teaching unit. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1a,b,and d, 2a, b, and c, 3b and d,4c and d, 5a * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
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Find ideas about using Skype in your classroom. View this webinar alone or with other colleagues wanting to learn more about Skype. Many resources will be shared that use Skype in the classroom (and are ready to go). Take a look at the resource page full of interesting ways to use Skype in the classroom. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.
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OK2Ask'®: Great Timesavers July 2013 - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from July 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. Great Timesavers: Tools and tips to maximize TeachersFirst's free membership!
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional development session from July 2013, opens in Adobe Connect. Great Timesavers: Tools and tips to maximize TeachersFirst's free membership!
Discover TeachersFirst 3.0 to inspire new ways of thinking about lessons, student learning, and the web. This session will briefly share the new ways to find resources on TeachersFirst 3.0 to help you save time. Participants will also learn the value of FREE TeachersFirst membership and how to find and use the tools available to members. A question/answer period will be available to help with individual questions. It's OK2Ask ''®.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Locate resources within the new TeachersFirst to provide real-world learning experiences for their students; Locate and evaluate effective, web-based tools and resources in support of teaching and learning, both for themselves and for their students; Evaluate TeachersFirst membership features applicable to their individual technology expertise and teaching situation; Locate and use the many tools available to TeachersFirst members; and (follow-up) Use the features of FREE TeachersFirst membership to maximize student learning and parental communication while saving time. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1b, 2a and b, 3d * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
As a result of this session and through individual follow-up, teachers will: Locate resources within the new TeachersFirst to provide real-world learning experiences for their students; Locate and evaluate effective, web-based tools and resources in support of teaching and learning, both for themselves and for their students; Evaluate TeachersFirst membership features applicable to their individual technology expertise and teaching situation; Locate and use the many tools available to TeachersFirst members; and (follow-up) Use the features of FREE TeachersFirst membership to maximize student learning and parental communication while saving time. Applicable NETS-T standards (2008)*: 1b, 2a and b, 3d * The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE's NETS-T page.
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TeachersFirst membership is completely FREE! View this webinar to find out about the many time-saving features and "make your life easier" options that membership allows! View this webinar alone (with a bag of popcorn) or with a friend. Take a look at the resource page full of GREAT information! Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.
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Cool Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom - Annie Condron
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Find many good ideas for including Skype in your classroom. See tips for making the most of your Skype experience and a video of an actual classroom Skype session with ...more
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Find many good ideas for including Skype in your classroom. See tips for making the most of your Skype experience and a video of an actual classroom Skype session with author Mike Artnell. Be sure to check out the embedded slide show that includes lots of tips for Skyping with students. The video clip is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then it may not be viewable. You could always view the video at home and bring it to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as KeepVid reviewed here to download the videos from YouTube.
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Bookmark and save this site to use as reference when setting up Skype calls. Share with other teachers during professional development sessions. After completing Skype sessions, have students create maps using Animaps (reviewed here). Students can add text, images, and location stops! Want to learn more about using Skype in the classroom? View TeachersFirst's OK2Ask: Skype archived webinar (here). This webinar is about 90 minutes long.
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Skype as a Learning Call - Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano
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Skype as a Learning Call is a PDF loaded with information on using Skype calls in your classroom. Different pages include information such as what to do before, during, and ...more
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Skype as a Learning Call is a PDF loaded with information on using Skype calls in your classroom. Different pages include information such as what to do before, during, and after a call for both you and your students. Also included are student handouts to record information from calls. Be sure to check this out as an excellent resource for getting the most of your Skype learning experiences! Want to learn more about using Skype in the classroom? View TeachersFirst's OK2Ask Skype archived webinar (here). (This recording is about 90 minutes long.)
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Print or save this PDF to use as a resource with any Skype call. Use ideas from this site for assigning student jobs during Skyping. Use the student handouts as a resource for students to complete for post-assessment. Share this site with your Skype partner before your session so that you know each other's goals and objectives for the session.
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Class Setup Tool - Scholastic
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Class Setup Tool is a resource for planning and designing your classroom for maximum effectiveness. Click to begin. Follow each step in the planning process beginning with choosing...more
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Class Setup Tool is a resource for planning and designing your classroom for maximum effectiveness. Click to begin. Follow each step in the planning process beginning with choosing your classroom shape. Drag and drop items from that point including windows, doors, desks, etc. If needed, rotate or resize items for proper fit. After all furniture is in place, add student names on the seating chart then drag and drop into place. When finished, choose the print button to print and use your completed classroom setup!
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Use this tool, even before school starts, to experiment with classroom changes without having to drag desks all over your classroom! Trying to separate the more social students? Experiment with different seating layouts until you find the one you think might work. This tool will also make useful diagrams for your sub plans. Flip your classroom a new way by having students "design" a dream classroom as part of a math lesson on measurement or a lesson on simple map skills. Suddenly, the classroom tool becomes a student tool!
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