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Library of Congress Research Guides - Library of Congress
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4 to 12tag(s): african american (111), architecture (76), black history (131), branches of government (65), civil rights (203), civil war (139), conservation (100), energy (131), engineering (128), environment (247), foreign policy (13), hispanic (35), industrialization (12), jews (33), latin (23), literature (222), middle east (50), native americans (109), nutrition (138), photography (122), politics (118), population (51), religions (95), Research (86), sports (82), statistics (121), Teacher Utilities (190), women (147), womenchangemaker (34), womens suffrage (52)
In the Classroom
Assign students to explore a Library of Congress guide on a historical event (ex., Civil Rights Movement, World War II) and have them read and summarize a firsthand account or diary (or blog) entry. Students can then write a journal entry or letter from someone who lived through the event. Try a simple blogging tool like Telegra.ph reviewed here. Choose a literature-focused research guide related to a classic novel or author (such as To Kill a Mockingbird or The Great Gatsby) and have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or a newspaper front page using a template from Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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NPR- Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts, and Podcasts - NPR
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K to 12tag(s): civil rights (203), cultures (179), journalism (74), news (229), podcasts (106), scientists (64), space (218)
In the Classroom
Have students listen to NPR's Student Podcast Challenge winners for inspiration and assign them to create a short podcast episode on a topic related to your curriculum. Use free tools like NPR's podcast resources or Buzzsprout, reviewed hereto guide their scriptwriting and recording process. Choose an NPR article and a similar report from another news source and have students analyze the tone, word choice, and sources used. Use NPR's science and history archives to explore a key discovery or event. Have students present their findings through a timeline project using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Teacher's Pump-Up Playlist to Get You Through Your Day - Education World
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): classroom management (120), mental health (48), professional development (386), songs (46)
In the Classroom
Save this list or add the playlist to your Spotify account to boost your spirits and increase energy throughout the school year. Share ideas with other teachers and create a school playlist for educators. Include songs from the list as a class anthem; for example, play a motivational song as students enter the classroom to get the day off to a good start or play a favorite tune as students pack up to go home at the end of the day.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Best Teacher Playlist: 20 Songs to De-Stress - Twinkl
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), professional development (386), songs (46)
In the Classroom
Play this list in the background to make everyday professional tasks more enjoyable. If you don't use Spotify, recreate this list in your favorite podcast player, such as Apple Podcast or Google Player. You can find many of these songs on YouTube and add them to a personal playlist for listening.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creatability- Experiments with Google - Google
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4 to 12tag(s): Accessibility (10), artificial intelligence (170), creativity (86), disabilities (31), STEM (290)
In the Classroom
Develop problem-solving and design thinking skills by brainstorming ways to enhance accessibility in creative tools inspired by the Creatability experiments. They present their ideas as sketches, models, or presentations. Students use voice or gestures to create visual art and then curate a virtual class art gallery. Students use the "Move Mirror" or other music-related experiments to create simple compositions by moving their bodies or interacting with their devices. Students use artificial intelligence to generate visuals or sounds that align with their written stories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Internet Archive - Brewster Kahle
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3 to 12tag(s): audio books (25), digital storytelling (153), ebooks (43), literature (222), media literacy (107), movies (54)
In the Classroom
Make a digital scavenger hunt by creating a list of questions or tasks that require students to search for answers using the Internet Archive, such as finding a historical document or an old movie clip. Encourage students to find supplementary materials, like old videos, music, or texts, to add depth to a research project or presentation on a historical or cultural topic. Use the Wayback Machine to explore how a popular website looked at different points in history. Discuss how technology and design have changed over time. Assign students to locate and analyze primary source documents, such as speeches, newspapers, or historical books, to support history or social studies lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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42 Mathtastic Pi Day Activities for the Classroom - We Are Teachers
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3 to 12tag(s): crafts (62), game based learning (198), pi (29)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many ideas on this page to plan an engaging and interesting Pi Day celebration for all your students. Consider creating a choice board for students to choose from the different activities; learn more about creating and using choice boards by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation Part 1, reviewed here and TeachersFirst Blog: Choice Boards for the Classroom, found here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Getting Started with Adobe Express - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Discover how Adobe...more
Discover how Adobe Express can transform your classroom activities and boost student engagement. This workshop will provide a solid foundation that will enable you to use this free tech tool to create visually appealing and interactive resources. Learn to design captivating presentations and engaging social media posts with this user-friendly platform. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this session will equip you with the skills to make the most of Adobe Express in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the basic functionalities of Adobe Express. 2. Learn how to create visually appealing presentations, social media posts, and other classroom resources. 3. Discover how to incorporate Adobe Express into student projects and assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): creating media (13), creativity (86), Formative Assessment (73), professional development (386)
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sydney Opera House - Google
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4 to 12tag(s): australia (28), virtual field trips (120)
In the Classroom
Students can research the Opera House's history and then create a timeline with key events, architects, and cultural milestones. Use a tool like Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Compare the Sydney Opera House to other iconic structures globally, examining how each reflects its culture. Let students imagine a story or play set at the Opera House, encouraging them to incorporate descriptive language inspired by the virtual tour.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
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K to 12tag(s): artists (83), cross cultural understanding (172), dance (31), empathy (33), jazz (16), musical instruments (51), social and emotional learning (100), sociology (23), STEM (290)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: MIE Day - Quick & Engaging Explorations with Multimedia Text Sets - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Dive into the dynamic...more
Dive into the dynamic world of Multimedia Text Sets (MMTS) and discover ways to captivate your students' curiosity. In this workshop, we'll explore the art of curating diverse, topic-related resources that not only build background knowledge and vocabulary, but also foster critical thinking and reflection. We'll introduce innovative thinking routines that structure student engagement with MMTS, ensuring a deeper understanding and a more meaningful learning experience. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Review the benefits of MMTS for student engagement and knowledge building. 2. Integrate thinking routines with MMTS to enhance student interaction and comprehension. 3. Develop a plan for incorporating MMTS into your curriculum. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Microsoft (80), multilingual (73), professional development (386), Special Needs (53), vocabulary (238)
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: MIE Day - Copilot in the Classroom: Getting Started - TeachersFirst
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K to 12This workshop will...more
This workshop will introduce you to Copilot, your new AI-powered educational ally. Copilot helps educators harness the full potential of artificial intelligence to craft detailed lesson plans, generate dynamic instructional materials, and enhance your educational strategies. We'll explore the foundational aspects of integrating Copilot into your classroom, showcasing how it can redefine the way you teach. Experience the seamless integration of Copilot's user-friendly platform and discover how its advanced capabilities can enhance your focus on the most important aspect of your work--instruction. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn how to formulate precise and effective prompts. 2. Understand innovative methods for creating compelling and interactive educational content. 3. Discover strategies for fine-tuning and customizing Copilot's responses. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (170), Microsoft (80), professional development (386)
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Noodle Loaf - Dan Saks
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K to 4This site includes advertising.
tag(s): listening (93), podcasts (106), preK (269), rhythm (20), social and emotional learning (100)
In the Classroom
Include this podcast with others for use at listening centers as an engaging way to develop listening and comprehension skills. Find many other suggestions for podcasts at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Educational Podcasts for Students, reviewed here. Ask students to share their favorite podcasts; after reviewing their suggestions, use a curation tool such as 3x3 Links, reviewed here to share ideas on classroom computers and with parents on your class website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emily Arrow Playlist - Emily Arrow
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K to 2tag(s): interactive stories (21), musical instruments (51), poetry (192), social and emotional learning (100), stories and storytelling (58)
In the Classroom
Inspired by Emily's use of the ukulele, students can build simple instruments from recycled materials and then play along with her videos. This engages students in hands-on creation, enhances their understanding of sound and music, and extends to environmental awareness. Have students pick a song from Emily's YouTube channel, write a short story or poem inspired by the song, and share it in class. Use Emily's videos for sing-along sessions. Students can learn the songs, discuss the lyrics, and explore themes. Use the videos during the day to offer brain breaks to your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Barefoot Computing - BT in partnership with Computing At School
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K to 5tag(s): coding (85), collaboration (93), computational thinking (40), computers (108), logic (161), patterns (62)
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Tools Smackdown: AI Tools - TeachersFirst
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K to 12The bots are battling...more
The bots are battling it out in this AI-themed Tech Smackdown! Our TeachersFirst contributors will showcase their favorite classroom AI assistants in an epic showdown. From creative bots, to time-saving bots, to student-engaging bots, to organizing bots, these artificial intelligence dynamos will digitally duel for the title of most valuable AI. With new AI tools emerging faster than you can say "machine learning," finding the top tech can be a challenge. Let our tech-wise teachers be your guides in this fast-paced, fun session! The future is now - come see which classroom AI education tool will be crowned king! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Compare and contrast the most popular AI-powered education tools to discover which ones are most effective for classroom use. 2. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of leading AI learning tools to determine which provide the greatest benefits for students. 3. Discuss implementation strategies and best practices for leveraging AI tools to enhance teaching and optimize student outcomes. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (170), professional development (386)
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Save Time, Enhance Learning, and Maximize Resources with TeachersFirst - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Spend less time...more
Spend less time searching and more time teaching with TeachersFirst.org! This workshop will empower educators by introducing them to the thousands of original and curated classroom resources on the site--all reviewed and rated by real teachers. You'll learn how to enrich instruction by taking advantage of lesson plan ideas and explanations of how to integrate top-rated resources into your classroom. You'll also discover how to stay on top of education trends through TeachersFirst's blogs, workshops, and weekly newsletter. Maximize your time and resources by finding everything you need in one place. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover time-saving strategies for finding top-rated teaching resources reviewed by real educators. 2. Learn how to integrate TeachersFirst's highly-rated resources into engaging and effective lesson plans. 3. Gain access to a network of support through TeachersFirst's blogs, workshops, and newsletter to stay on top of education trends. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): professional development (386), resources (84)
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Productivity - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (170), differentiation (83), personalized learning (9), Teacher Utilities (190), writing prompts (61)
In the Classroom
Use this collection to save time doing many tasks, from creating assessments to writing prompts, rewriting your emails in a new tone, and much more. Bookmark this site to use to find new ways to increase your productivity and lower your time required using the power of AI!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Soundraw - Soundraw Inc.
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (170), blues (22), jazz (16), rhythm (20)
In the Classroom
Use Soundraw to create music in different genres/styles like classical, pop, jazz, and more. Then, compare and discuss how the AI interprets different styles. Generate music in historical styles like Baroque, Romantic era, 1890s ragtime, and others to include with lessons in social studies class or as an extension activity with novels set in different times. Use the songs during creative writing times. Share Soundraw with students to use when creating multimedia projects such as podcasts created with Buzzsprout, reviewed here or as a background for a video presentation created using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI: More Than Human - Google Arts and Culture
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K to 12tag(s): animation (65), artificial intelligence (170), musical instruments (51), poetry (192), psychology (65), rhythm (20), STEM (290)
In the Classroom
Use the information on this site to develop your understanding of AI, along with increasing your awareness of the benefits and negative aspects of AI. Take advantage of the activities shared on More Than Human for students to explore music and art activities. For example, select Create Your Own Artwork to create a Poem Portrait by adding one word to generate an addition to a collective poem or provide students with time to explore 12 Songs Created by Artificial Intelligence. Share articles and experiments with students by creating a Wakelet, reviewed here collection that includes links to materials found on this site and others of your choosing. After exploring the many applications of AI, ask students to debate the pros and cons of using Artificial Intelligence. Visit ProCon,reviewed here and search for artificial intelligence to find a discussion on the pros and cons of AI, along with discussion questions and an extensive resource list to use for research. Ask students to create videos, infographics, or multimedia presentations using Canva Edu, reviewed here to share their knowledge of AI.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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