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3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News - The Cool Cat Teacher
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2 to 12tag(s): character education (81), digital citizenship (90), digital literacy (9)
In the Classroom
Students can create a Breaking News Bellringer, Video News Story, and Share or Not to Share post by using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Students can create a public service announcement about fake news using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Padlet, reviewed here to share their ideas for fake news stories.CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners - CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and W
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4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): digital citizenship (90), digital literacy (9)
In the Classroom
Students can use the tips and tricks to evaluate websites. They can use Padlet, reviewed here to share the websites and evaluation. Students can use Adobe Podcast reviewed here to create public service announcements about the dangers of fake websites. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast websites.Cyber Choices - MediaSmarts
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3 to 5tag(s): cyberbullying (42), digital citizenship (90)
In the Classroom
Have students draw a short comic strip showing two different outcomes based on a single online decision (ex., sharing a password vs. keeping it private). They can create the comic strip digitally using ToonyTool reviewed here. Hold a "circle discussion" where you read out a situation similar to one in the game. Each student shares how they would respond and why, practicing respectful listening and explaining digital responsibility. After playing the game, work as a class to create a "Cyber Code" -- a list of 5-7 rules or promises about how to act kindly and safely online. Post it somewhere visible and refer back to it during future tech use.Media and Video Game jobs collection - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12In the Classroom
Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can use Scratch reviewed here to create a video game. Finally, students can use the video editing tips and tricks while producing their video.Design Squad Global - PBS Kids
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2 to 8tag(s): crafts (74), design (79), engineering (137), game based learning (207), machines (17), musical instruments (54)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the site's activities and enter challenges. Students can upload their work to Padlet, reviewed here to share with others. Students can learn more about electricity, farm life, natural disasters, and floods as they play the games on the site.Google Safe Browsing - Google
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K to 12tag(s): browser (8), internet safety (114), Teacher Utilities (203)
In the Classroom
Teachers can help protect students from phishing websites, malware, and other harmful online threats by warning about unsafe sites. Also, teachers can use it to check links before sharing them with students, ensuring a secure browsing experience. Google Safe Browsing could be integrated into lessons on digital literacy to help students recognize and avoid unsafe websites.ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators - Common Sense ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), chat (41), writing prompts (61)
In the Classroom
Teachers and students can learn how to create prompts using ChatGPT that will be effective and allow for increased productivity. The shared prompt library gives concrete examples for teachers and students to use to help formulate an effective prompt.OK2Ask: AI for Creating Learning Objects - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Join us for an...more
Join us for an engaging workshop workshop for educators who are excited to harness the power of AI in their teaching practices. This session will introduce you to various generative AI tools that can create dynamic interactive learning objects--small pieces of content that you can seamlessly integrate into your lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding. Whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned pro, this workshop will provide the practical insights and hands-on experience you need to elevate your teaching strategies. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Define learning objects and their strategic role in instruction. 2. Explore cutting-edge AI tools for generating interactive learning resources. 3. Design practical strategies for integrating AI-created learning objects to optimize student learning experiences. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), creating media (17), Teacher Utilities (203)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.The Purring Test - TED
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3 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), gifted (66), puzzles (149)
In the Classroom
Use this game as a brain break during those long lessons or indoor recess. Turn the daily puzzles into a friendly competition or debate and pair students to play a Pictionary-inspired game, mimicking how AI might interpret their drawings. After playing, lead a discussion on how AI "thinks" compared to humans.AI for Lesson Planning - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), differentiation (85)
In the Classroom
Use this collection to save time doing many tasks as you plan your lessons from start to finish. Bookmark this site to find new ways to deliver and differentiate content and lower the time required in planning using the power of AI!The Crash Course - Crash Course
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4 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), black history (135), branches of government (65), business (53), climate (85), computers (109), copyright (43), ecology (103), energy (133), engineering (137), human body (91), literature (221), media literacy (109), myths and legends (41), plants (147), politics (118), space (220), statistics (121), video (267), zoology (18)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector. The site is excellent for introductory material on any topic you're starting and for giving students some background knowledge. Use Acclaim, reviewed here to organize and annotate the videos you plan to use. Crash Course is also great for your early finishers. Allow them to choose a topic they want to investigate or know more about.GZM Shows - GZM Shows
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K to 8tag(s): 1800s (75), adolescence (12), ecosystems (83), franklin (12), mayans (32), mysteries (24), podcasts (114), sports (84)
In the Classroom
Include the podcasts on this site among your other podcast resources to share with students. Use podcasts in your classroom for many purposes, including as a resource to enhance curriculum topics, teach listening skills, and increase vocabulary and comprehension. Learn more about using podcasts in the classroom by watching archived recordings of OK2Ask: Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in the Classroom, reviewed here and OK2Ask: Podcasting 201: Creating Podcasts in Your Classroom, reviewed here.The Big Fib Podcast - Benjamin Strouse, Chris Tarry & David Kreizman
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K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): game based learning (207), media literacy (109), podcasts (114)
In the Classroom
Share this podcast as a flipped learning experience or include it as part of a listening center during station rotation activities on evaluating information shared by different sources. Take advantage of free teaching materials such as the Listening Guide to provide students with focus while listening and as a resource for documenting their evaluation process. After listening to and evaluating several episodes of the podcast, encourage students to write and produce a podcast in a similar style. After creating storyboards and writing their script, use a podcast creation tool such as Castbox Creator Studio, reviewed here to record and share your podcasts.AI or Not - AI Literacy Generator - Curipod
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4 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), digital citizenship (90), images (263), Teacher Utilities (203)
In the Classroom
Use this presentation to introduce lessons on creating AI-generated images or lessons on digital citizenship to help students understand how to verify "real" vs. AI-created information. Use the prompts provided in the lesson to create images in other image creation tools like Ideogram, reviewed here and Image Creator by Designer, reviewed here, then ask students to compare and contrast the images created with each tool. Use the shared prompts as a template for students as they learn how to design effective prompts to create AI images for use with creative writing projects, slide presentations, and other classroom projects.3 Great Lesson Plans on Copyright - Common Sense and Bronwyn H.
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K to 8tag(s): copyright (43), digital citizenship (90), STEM (306)
In the Classroom
Include the shared lessons and activities as part of your digital citizenship curriculum. Use the provided handouts to guide students toward extended learning and discussion of proper digital citizenship practices. For example, second-grade students complete a Digital Citizens Report handout, and as an extension, ask students to create a list of credits for some of their commonly used online sites such as PBS Kids Reading Games, reviewed here or Scratch, reviewed here.Barefoot Computing - BT in partnership with Computing At School
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K to 5tag(s): coding (86), collaboration (94), computational thinking (40), computers (109), logic (161), patterns (61)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the lessons and materials on this site to introduce computer and computational skills to elementary-age students. Several activities incorporate music and art concepts; collaborate with your school's special area teachers to teach lessons found on the site. Use a portfolio tool such as Seesaw, reviewed here, to have students enhance and share their learning successes through sharing pictures of projects and written reflections on learning activities. Work together as a class to modify classroom technology by creating a digital book using WriteReader, reviewed here, to feature class learning of computer concepts.My Cyberspace Academy Lesson 12: Copyright and Plagiarism - Carnegie Mellon University
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3 to 12tag(s): copyright (43), internet safety (114), plagiarism (34)
In the Classroom
In addition to the existing lesson plan, in small groups, have students use FreeComicMaker.com, reviewed here to create comics featuring heroes who respect copyright laws and villains who disregard them. This project encourages creativity and application of knowledge in a new context extending learning. Then, organize a virtual gallery walk for students to view each group's comics. Utilize a quiz program like Kahoot, reviewed here and use the information from the lesson to create a quiz that focuses on different aspects of copyright. Have students create their own Legal or Illegal trading card utilizing Trading Card Creator, reviewed here.O2 Internet Safety for Kids - O2 and NSPCC
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K to 12tag(s): cyberbullying (42), digital citizenship (90)
In the Classroom
Although this site originates from the UK, the message is universal, and the information included is relevant to all classrooms, regardless of location. Include this site on your class webpage for students and parents to access as a reference. Use information from the site as part of your online safety lessons. Have students create an annotated image using Class Tool's Image Annotator, reviewed here, to demonstrate online safety.OK2Ask: Remix & Reuse Responsibly: Copyright for Digital Citizens - TeachersFirst
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2 to 12Students need to...more
Students need to understand copyright laws and responsible content creation as they engage in various academic projects and creative endeavors. This workshop will equip you with the essential knowledge and strategies you need to effectively teach copyright concepts to your students. Together, we'll explore the legal and ethical implications of using other people's work and the creative and educational benefits of remixing and reusing content. Discover various tools and resources to help you and your students find, evaluate, and cite free or licensed content for reuse and gain valuable insights that will help you seamlessly integrate copyright literacy into your teaching practices. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the basic copyright laws and how they apply to educational settings. 2. Explore strategies for teaching students to remix and reuse content in their projects responsibly. 3. Gain practical resources and tools that support copyright education in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): copyright (43), digital citizenship (90), professional development (392)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Copyright and Fair Use Resources - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12tag(s): copyright (43)