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Twitter Chat: Building a Coding Culture - TeachersFirst
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This archived Twitter chat is from November 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Building a Coding Culture. During this chat, participants: 1. Discussed the ...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from November 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Building a Coding Culture. During this chat, participants: 1. Discussed the benefits of integrating coding into the classroom, 2. Explored different coding platforms and tools that can be used to introduce coding concepts to students, and 3. Shared resources and ideas for integrating coding into various subject areas and grade levels.
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OK2Ask: 5 Strategies for Building Content Area Literacy - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from November 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Content area literacy is the ability to use reading and writing to acquire information in a subject area. It involves general literacy skills, content-specific literacy skills, and prior knowledge of content. This interactive workshop will explore five technology-integrated strategies that will enhance content-area literacy across the curriculum, focusing on supporting the needs of diverse learners to ensure an inclusive and equitable learning environment. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explain the definition and benefits of content area literacy; 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the five strategies presented for their students' learning needs and goals; and 3. Plan hands-on, engaging activities that will help students develop content area literacy skills. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Content area literacy is the ability to use reading and writing to acquire information in a subject area. It involves general literacy skills, content-specific literacy skills, and prior knowledge of content. This interactive workshop will explore five technology-integrated strategies that will enhance content-area literacy across the curriculum, focusing on supporting the needs of diverse learners to ensure an inclusive and equitable learning environment. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explain the definition and benefits of content area literacy; 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the five strategies presented for their students' learning needs and goals; and 3. Plan hands-on, engaging activities that will help students develop content area literacy skills. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): literacy (103), professional development (364), reading strategies (92), teaching strategies (40)
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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: Questioning Strategies for Engaging Classroom Discussion - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from November 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Do you want to improve your classroom climate by including better questioning strategies? This workshop is for you! This session will delve into the transformative power of questioning techniques that will help you enhance social and emotional learning (SEL) and foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment. We'll explore how integrating specific questioning strategies can improve engagement and participation. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify and use different types of questions to promote higher-order thinking, engagement, and feedback. 2. Explain the benefits of questioning strategies for enhanced SEL and classroom climate. 3. Create an actionable plan to implement improved questioning techniques in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Do you want to improve your classroom climate by including better questioning strategies? This workshop is for you! This session will delve into the transformative power of questioning techniques that will help you enhance social and emotional learning (SEL) and foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment. We'll explore how integrating specific questioning strategies can improve engagement and participation. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify and use different types of questions to promote higher-order thinking, engagement, and feedback. 2. Explain the benefits of questioning strategies for enhanced SEL and classroom climate. 3. Create an actionable plan to implement improved questioning techniques in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): professional development (364), questioning (31)
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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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Twitter Chat: Writing in the Digital World - TeachersFirst
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This archived Twitter chat is from November 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Writing in the Digital World. During this chat, participants: 1. Defined ...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from November 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Writing in the Digital World. During this chat, participants: 1. Defined and discussed the concept of digital writing, 2. Addressed the role of digital tools and platforms in enhancing students' digital writing skills and facilitating the writing process, and 3. Exchanged ideas and resources for integrating digital writing experiences across the curriculum.
tag(s): digital writing (5), twitterchatarchive (167)
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OK2Ask: Effective Feedback for Student Growth - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Join us for a workshop designed to empower educators with essential tools and strategies for providing impactful feedback to students and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Explore the principles and practices of effective feedback and learn how to use the RISE peer feedback model, a research-based approach that helps students reflect, inquire, suggest, and elevate their own and others' work. With a focus on teacher and peer feedback, this workshop will equip participants with the skills needed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes and support the needs of diverse learners. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the significance of effective feedback in promoting student growth and academic success; 2. Incorporate feedback into instructional planning and assessment practices; and 3. Develop proficiency in delivering targeted and constructive teacher feedback that addresses individual student needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Join us for a workshop designed to empower educators with essential tools and strategies for providing impactful feedback to students and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Explore the principles and practices of effective feedback and learn how to use the RISE peer feedback model, a research-based approach that helps students reflect, inquire, suggest, and elevate their own and others' work. With a focus on teacher and peer feedback, this workshop will equip participants with the skills needed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes and support the needs of diverse learners. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the significance of effective feedback in promoting student growth and academic success; 2. Incorporate feedback into instructional planning and assessment practices; and 3. Develop proficiency in delivering targeted and constructive teacher feedback that addresses individual student needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): feedback (8), professional development (364)
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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: Empowering Multilingual Learners with Dynamic Writing Tools - TeachersFirst
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Learn how to use free technology tools to help emerging multilingual learners with writing. This interactive virtual workshop will explore various tools and strategies that will spice up your writing instruction and make it more effective and engaging for your students. Leave with innovative approaches and practical techniques for engaging and empowering your students, ensuring equitable access and meaningful learning experiences for all. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify and evaluate different types of technology tools for writing instruction and support; 2. Learn to use technology tools to facilitate collaborative writing, peer review, and publishing; and 3. Understand how technology tools can facilitate student agency and autonomy in writing. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Learn how to use free technology tools to help emerging multilingual learners with writing. This interactive virtual workshop will explore various tools and strategies that will spice up your writing instruction and make it more effective and engaging for your students. Leave with innovative approaches and practical techniques for engaging and empowering your students, ensuring equitable access and meaningful learning experiences for all. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify and evaluate different types of technology tools for writing instruction and support; 2. Learn to use technology tools to facilitate collaborative writing, peer review, and publishing; and 3. Understand how technology tools can facilitate student agency and autonomy in writing. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): writing (308)
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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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Twitter Chat: Unleashing Student Potential with Learning Bentos - TeachersFirst
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This archived Twitter chat is from October 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is Unleashing Student Potential with Learning Bentos. During this chat, participants:...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from October 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is Unleashing Student Potential with Learning Bentos. During this chat, participants: 1. Defined and discussed learning bentos and their use in the classroom; 2. Explored the benefits of using learning bentos as an authentic assessment strategy, and 3. Shared ways to integrate technology with learning bentos.
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Resources for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Productivity - TeachersFirst
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Learn about and explore artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and tools educators can use to automate administrative tasks and improve student learning outcomes using the resources...more
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Learn about and explore artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and tools educators can use to automate administrative tasks and improve student learning outcomes using the resources in this collection. These tools can help leverage AI's power to increase your productivity and efficiency in the classroom. Many tools can also allow AI to personalize student learning experiences and optimize lesson planning.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), differentiation (79), personalized learning (9), Teacher Utilities (134), writing prompts (53)
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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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AI (Artificial Intelligence) Resources for Student Assessment - TeachersFirst
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AI offers exciting opportunities to transform assessment practices. View this collection to find education-specific AI tools to create engaging, practical, formative, and summative...more
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AI offers exciting opportunities to transform assessment practices. View this collection to find education-specific AI tools to create engaging, practical, formative, and summative assessments for your students. Some examples of AI tools for assessment creation include tools to help develop rubrics, feedback, reports connected to your learning objectives and standards, quizzes, portfolios, and more.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), assessment (143), Formative Assessment (66), quizzes (89)
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AI is ever-changing, and the tools evolve and change every day. Use the tools in this collection to stay informed and learn about new tools that you can use to assess students. AI assessment tools save you time and can allow you to personalize the assessment to differentiate for all needs. Share this collection with colleagues looking for ways to assess using AI.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Scribble Diffusion - Replicate
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Scribble Diffusion uses artificial intelligence (AI) to turn your scribbles into refined drawings. Use the drawing tool to draw any object, then describe your image in the prompt box...more
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Scribble Diffusion uses artificial intelligence (AI) to turn your scribbles into refined drawings. Use the drawing tool to draw any object, then describe your image in the prompt box and click "go." In just a few moments, your idea comes to life in an AI-generated image. Refine your prompt as often as you like until you receive an image to use. Copy the link or right-click to download and save the image to your device when ready.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), drawing (62), images (257)
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Anytime students use images, discuss the proper use of copyright. Currently, copyright laws do not apply to AI-generated images; include this in your discussion and consider why this might be true. Create images to use as starters for creative writing projects, to include in multimedia projects, or for students to use as avatars for blogs. Use images created with Scribble Diffusion in digital storytelling projects, such as those created with Canva Edu, reviewed here or with Canva Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here. In art class, use one doodle to create images in different art styles and ask students to compare the different features of each style. Ask students to choose one art style to use in creating drawings by choosing from different options of media and supplies.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Auto Classmate - Auto Classmate Inc
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Auto Classmate shares several free tools for educators that use artificial intelligence (AI) to create engaging activities and lesson ideas. Look for the Free Tools or Freemium icon...more
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Auto Classmate shares several free tools for educators that use artificial intelligence (AI) to create engaging activities and lesson ideas. Look for the Free Tools or Freemium icon for free resources Auto Classmate offers. These include an AI-powered lesson plan generator, an activity generator, a would you rather question generator, and a lesson plan and activity forecasting tool, with additional tools being added often. After selecting a tool, input the information in the prompts, such as grade level, content, and options for output. Some tools require registration; others do not. After responding, Auto Classmate offers options to remix for additional suggestions, download the information as a PDF, and provide ideas on how to use the AI responses.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), Teacher Utilities (134)
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Think of Auto Classmate as your virtual teaching library. Use the free tools to create questions that require students to debate different viewpoints, find ideas for exit tickets, and find ideas for engaging activities for any subject. After selecting ideas provided by Auto Classmate, use a virtual whiteboard tool such as Figma, reviewed here or Whiteboard.chat, reviewed here to record students' responses and extend learning.
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Fireflies.ai - Fireflies.ai Corp
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Automatically record, transcribe, and summarize meetings using Fireflies.ai. This tool uses AI resources to quickly view important information from meetings, such as action tasks, questions,...more
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Automatically record, transcribe, and summarize meetings using Fireflies.ai. This tool uses AI resources to quickly view important information from meetings, such as action tasks, questions, and key topics discussed. Create an account and allow Fireflies.ai access to your calendar and select options for access to scheduled web-conference events. Fireflies.ai includes access to meetings conducted via Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and other major conferencing platforms. Following each recorded meeting, memberss receive an email with a recording, transcript, and AI-generated summary.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), communication (134), parent conferences (21), professional development (364), video (252)
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Use Fireflies.ai to record and review any web-based meeting such as parent/teacher conferences and staff presentations. After conferences, use the summarizing tool to share and confirm discussions of goals for students and verify individual responses for next steps. Use with students who are missing essential classroom presentations or absent for an extended period to record lessons and share information to keep them up to date with classwork.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Short Answer - Adam Sparks and Alexa Sparks
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Short Answer is an online tool designed for K-12 classrooms to give students peer feedback. To use it, you need to create an account and set up a question or ...more
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Short Answer is an online tool designed for K-12 classrooms to give students peer feedback. To use it, you need to create an account and set up a question or writing prompt for your students. You can also upload a file if needed. Choose feedback criteria various options, including more detailed or creative ones, or add your suggestions for feedback. Once you are done, save your question or launch the activity. Three activity options are available: All In, Pair It, and Battle Royal. In the All In option, all responses are visible and receive feedback. In Pair It, the whole class compares the same set of responses. And in Battle Royal, students vote for the most robust response until only one remains. Additional settings are available for each activity to set the time allowed and options for text and images. Students join using the code created for each activity and are given code names to provide anonymity during the activity. Teachers see student names on their teacher screen and download responses. After receiving student responses, teachers can select entries to be included in the feedback activity based on the activity chosen.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), assessment (143), feedback (8), Teacher Utilities (134), writing (308)
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Be sure to visit the Teacher Resources in Short Answer to find many ideas and tutorials for using this feedback tool. Resources include standards-aligned guides for using Short Answer with any topic or curriculum. The guides provide tips for creating effective questions, suggestions, and examples for use during different stages of lessons. As students use this tool to receive and provide peer feedback, extend learning by asking them to create "How-to" guides for writing in different styles and for different occasions using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or Genially, reviewed here. Add links to helpful resources in each of their infographics, such as links to writing guides, online dictionaries, and a thesaurus.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Adobe Firefly - Adobe
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Adobe Firefly uses generative AI (artificial intelligence) and simple prompts to create images, text effects, and color palettes fueled by your imagination. Visit Firefly's Gallery...more
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Adobe Firefly uses generative AI (artificial intelligence) and simple prompts to create images, text effects, and color palettes fueled by your imagination. Visit Firefly's Gallery for inspiration, or begin your journey by selecting from several options. Options include text-to-image, generative fill, text effects, regenerative color, 3D-to-image, and text-to-vector. Additional options are in Beta. After choosing an option and signing in to your account, follow the directions to add a prompt with what you wish to create. Use Firefly's filters and editing options to select one of the generated images and fine-tune it to your desired appearance. When satisfied with your creation, select the "more options" icon to download, copy, or copy the link to your image or save images to your library for later access.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), editing (90), graphic design (51), images (257)
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Use Firefly to create images for many different classroom uses to engage students and extend learning. Use the text effects feature to create text to teach letters or words. An example would be making the word "apple" and filling it with apples to teach beginning letter sounds to students using imagery. Use the text-to-image feature to create images for students to use with creative writing projects or to visualize a scene in a story. Edit images using the Generative Fill option to remove unwanted items or add new items. Edit an image to demonstrate different art styles when teaching students about artists. Download your edited images for students to use when making ebooks with Book Creator, reviewed here or to use when publishing writing using a simple website creator such as Telegra.ph, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Brisk - Brisk
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Brisk is a Chrome extension that uses AI to convert the reading level of any webpage to a different grade level or language. Once converted to a chosen level, Brisk ...more
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Brisk is a Chrome extension that uses AI to convert the reading level of any webpage to a different grade level or language. Once converted to a chosen level, Brisk offers tools for creating quizzes, giving feedback, and detecting writing created with AI. Begin by clicking the link to download Brisk from the Chrome store for free, and install the extension to your device. Once installed, click the Brisk icon on your toolbar from any website, then select the grade level and language desired. Brisk opens a new Google Doc with the information requested. Use the Brisk icon from within this Google Doc to find options for additional tools for creating quizzes, giving feedback, and detecting AI. Brisk offers a tutorial video that provides instructions for new members.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), differentiation (79), Teacher Utilities (134)
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Use Brisk to quickly adapt and differentiate text or content by reading level and language needs or to translate text into the native language of multilingual learners and generate comprehension questions. Differentiate text for special needs students or gifted students based on their ability. Use the quiz creation tool to quickly generate quizzes that include multiple choice or short response questions based on the website's information. After generating quiz questions, copy and paste them into an online quiz creation tool such as Formative, reviewed here. Use Formative to engage students through teacher-paced or student-paced activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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From Artificial to Authentic: Using Book Creator to Create Meaningful Projects - Book Creator/Michael Hernandez
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This article shares suggestions and information on using Book Creator, reviewed here to create meaningful and purposeful interactive and multimedia...more
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This article shares suggestions and information on using Book Creator, reviewed here to create meaningful and purposeful interactive and multimedia projects. Topics include how to engage students in learning through book creation, storytelling with purpose, using story projects for uncheatable assessments, and creating authentic learning experiences. In addition to the suggestions provided, this article includes examples of books created using Book Creator.
tag(s): assessment (143), professional development (364), Project Based Learning (22)
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Use the information shared in this article to gather inspiration and ideas for planning authentic student projects. Learn more about the features available on Book Creator and how to use them by completing the Book Creator Certified Author Course, reviewed here. Learn more about authentic assessments and learning activities by viewing the archive of TeachersFirst Twitter Chat: Engage & Inspire: Authentic Learning Activities reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Character.AI - Character Technologies Inc.
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Imagine conversing with George Washington, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Edison, or any other historical character. Character.AI provides the tools to engage in fictional chats with any character...more
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Imagine conversing with George Washington, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Edison, or any other historical character. Character.AI provides the tools to engage in fictional chats with any character or group of characters, real or made-up. Search for the name of a character, and a chat window opens with a conversation starter. Use the arrows in each character response to view additional options. Registration isn't required to create conversations but is necessary to save conversations.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), chat (38)
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Always tell students that these chats are made up, not conversations. Use Character.AI in many ways to encourage student discussion and critical thinking activities. For example, choose Thomas Jefferson as a character and ask questions about his thoughts on today's Federalist Society. Scroll through the different responses provided and ask students to select one of the responses to research further. As another option, ask for responses from several characters, such as James Madison and Benjamin Franklin, and then compare them. Use Padlet, reviewed here to share resources and information for students to use when conducting their research. Include links to primary source documents, videos, and articles. Extend learning by asking students to create multimedia presentations using Canva Edu, reviewed here to share their findings. Check out the Books section to see if there is an author or character your students are interested in.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Class Companion - Class Companion
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Class Companion offers the power of AI (artificial intelligence) to provide assignments and feedback for written tasks. Import assignments using any of three methods - import a project...more
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Class Companion offers the power of AI (artificial intelligence) to provide assignments and feedback for written tasks. Import assignments using any of three methods - import a project from your device's documents using copy and paste, create a task from scratch, or use an assignment from Class Companion's library. Choose from the essay or short response format. Class Companion analyzes the text and allows teachers to customize options before assigning them to students; options include a selection of rubrics, questions about the piece, and the number of attempts students have to submit a correct response. Students access Class Companion by the provided link shared from your account. As students complete the activities, Class Companion provides feedback on their responses.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (58), assessment (143), differentiation (79), feedback (8), writing (308)
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Take advantage of the tutorials provided by Class Companion to learn how to customize lessons and feedback to engage and motivate students. As you become familiar with using the tools found in this resource, learn how to enhance student learning by providing them with options to dispute the AI feedback, which encourages critical thinking skills. Use Class Companion's built-in feedback tools for AP classes to provide low-stakes and unlimited practice for upcoming exams. Use the reporting tools available on the site to share feedback on student growth with individual students to encourage reflective learning practices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Go Pangea- A World of Learning - Go Pangea by PenPal Schools
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Go Pangea is a website where students can connect and learn with others worldwide in a safe online community. Teachers and award-winning publishers have developed thousands of thought-provoking...more
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Go Pangea is a website where students can connect and learn with others worldwide in a safe online community. Teachers and award-winning publishers have developed thousands of thought-provoking questions spanning various topics and subjects. These questions are accompanied by relevant videos and reading materials that assist students in responding thoroughly and meaningfully. Educators can take advantage of the extensive question bank by selecting existing questions to give to students or by creating their own original questions. The vast collection of assignable materials helps facilitate in-depth learning and discussion. Videos are linked to YouTube and Vimeo; check for access before using them in class or assigning them to students.
tag(s): collaboration (87), communication (134), communities (35), critical thinking (107), writing (308)
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The extensive, curriculum-connected questions allow teachers to integrate Go Pangea in diverse ways that promote critical thinking and active use of knowledge. Assign specific questions as homework or warm-ups to have students engage with content individually and develop critical thinking. Project questions during class and have students work collaboratively in pairs or small groups to discuss and formulate responses. Use Go Pangea questions as discussion starters or debate prompts to get students to analyze texts and multiple perspectives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire with Learning Bentos - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
A learning bento...more
A learning bento...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
A learning bento is a creative project that showcases a student's understanding of a topic or a book using various objects and media. In this workshop, you will learn how to use learning bentos as summative assessments for your students by exploring examples and learning to design your own. You'll also learn how to use this assessment strategy to support the needs of diverse learners. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Collaborate on potential uses for learning bentos with other participants; 2. Design and create a learning bento project exemplar; and 3. Reflect on the benefits and challenges of using learning bentos as summative assessments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
A learning bento is a creative project that showcases a student's understanding of a topic or a book using various objects and media. In this workshop, you will learn how to use learning bentos as summative assessments for your students by exploring examples and learning to design your own. You'll also learn how to use this assessment strategy to support the needs of diverse learners. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Collaborate on potential uses for learning bentos with other participants; 2. Design and create a learning bento project exemplar; and 3. Reflect on the benefits and challenges of using learning bentos as summative assessments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): assessment (143), creativity (91), professional development (364)
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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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