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Action Citizen - Indiana University
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6 to 12
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Action Citizen is an educational platform designed to engage students and teachers in civic education and participation. The website offers resources to empower young people to become...more
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Action Citizen is an educational platform designed to engage students and teachers in civic education and participation. The website offers resources to empower young people to become informed and active citizens through lessons, tools, and projects related to social issues, democracy, and government. The site encourages students to explore their societal role and take meaningful action on issues that impact their communities. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): democracy (20), environment (246), national parks (28)
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Ask students to develop a detailed community action plan to address a social issue they're passionate about. In this activity, students design and implement a campaign to raise awareness about a chosen issue. Have students choose a current social issue (for example- climate change, education reform, or voting rights) from the Action Citizen resources. They can research the issue, create a poster or presentation explaining it, and propose solutions. Many projects can be completed using Canva, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Antarctic Webcams and Live Videos - United States Antarctic Program
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3 to 12
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The U.S. Antarctic Program website provides classroom teachers with a unique resource featuring live webcams from three key locations in Antarctica: the South Pole Station, Palmer Station,...more
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The U.S. Antarctic Program website provides classroom teachers with a unique resource featuring live webcams from three key locations in Antarctica: the South Pole Station, Palmer Station, and McMurdo Station. These webcams allow students to observe real-time conditions in one of the most remote environments on Earth. Teachers can incorporate these feeds into lesson plans on topics such as polar climates, ecosystems, or the scientific research conducted in Antarctica. In addition to live video, the site offers interactive maps, video clips, and educational resources on Antarctic science, climate, and wildlife.
tag(s): antarctica (30), virtual field trips (96)
In the Classroom
After discussing the unique challenges of living in Antarctica, students can design their own "survival gear" or research stations to cope with the extreme conditions. Use the webcams and video clips to observe Antarctic wildlife, such as seals and penguins. Discuss how these animals have adapted to survive in such a harsh environment. Have students watch time-lapse video clips from the website to see how the Antarctic landscape changes across seasons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Botany - Crash Course
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5 to 12
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Crash Course Botany is a site that features fifteen videos on botany. This series of videos explains how plants work, how plants evolved, how changes in genes have caused plants ...more
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Crash Course Botany is a site that features fifteen videos on botany. This series of videos explains how plants work, how plants evolved, how changes in genes have caused plants to change/evolve, and how people have manipulated plants' genes. Topics of the videos include fruits or vegetables, plant cells and hormones, plants in space, and moss and ferns. Videos range from ten to fourteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before some of the videos.
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tag(s): environment (246), genetics (81), plants (148)
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After watching the videos, students can create their own gardens at school. They can make a schedule for jobs, maintenance, and when plants will grow. Students can interview botanists virtually. Finally, students can use their imagination to create their own plant and describe its characteristics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Proven Techniques to Improve Reading and Writing - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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This engaging interactive workshop will teach you how to leverage practical strategies and powerful free tools from Microsoft like Reading Coach, Edge/Word Online, and Forms to support your students' literacy development. Whether you're looking to boost reading comprehension, improve writing proficiency, or integrate technology seamlessly into your lessons, this workshop has something for everyone. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore strategies for using technology to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. 2. Discuss approaches for collaborative writing, feedback, and improving writing skills. 3. Develop strategies for creating assessments aligned with literacy standards to gain insights into student learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
This engaging interactive workshop will teach you how to leverage practical strategies and powerful free tools from Microsoft like Reading Coach, Edge/Word Online, and Forms to support your students' literacy development. Whether you're looking to boost reading comprehension, improve writing proficiency, or integrate technology seamlessly into your lessons, this workshop has something for everyone. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore strategies for using technology to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. 2. Discuss approaches for collaborative writing, feedback, and improving writing skills. 3. Develop strategies for creating assessments aligned with literacy standards to gain insights into student learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): professional development (407), reading comprehension (146), reading strategies (101), writing (323)
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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Fly Through a Colossal Cave: Son Doong - National Geographic
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6 to 12
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The National Geographic interactive website on the Son Doong Cave offers a stunning virtual exploration of the world's largest cave, located in Vietnam. Through panoramic images, videos,...more
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The National Geographic interactive website on the Son Doong Cave offers a stunning virtual exploration of the world's largest cave, located in Vietnam. Through panoramic images, videos, and detailed descriptions, students can discover unique ecosystems, ancient formations, and underground rivers. This resource is ideal for earth science, geography, or environmental studies classes, providing a real-world example of geological processes and biodiversity.
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tag(s): asia (72), biodiversity (34), caves (7), ecosystems (76), vietnam (38)
In the Classroom
Have your students research cave formations (stalactites, stalagmites) found in Son Doong, then create models using clay or other materials. Students can also design a tourism brochure for Son Doong, promoting conservation awareness while highlighting the cave's natural beauty using a free resource such as Canva, reviewed here. While exploring, students can keep a journal noting fascinating features and questions about the cave's geology and biology.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NotebookLM - Google
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K to 12
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, and even an audio podcast ...more
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, and even an audio podcast summarizing the information provided. Follow the prompts to add one or more items to your notebook. When ready, use the "Notebook Guide" to create study guides, FAQs, a table of contents, a timeline, or a briefing document. Once you create documents, if desired, select them to gather and create additional resources such as an outline or ask NotebookLM to suggest related ideas. The audio summary option creates a two-person conversation in the form of a podcast to discuss the information and offers some customization options, including the ability to focus the discussion on a specific topic or audience. The materials are shareable with a custom link, and the audio podcast is also available for download as a .WAV file.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), note taking (36), Teacher Utilities (159), timelines (56)
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Use NotebookLM to support and engage students in many different ways. Upload lessons and documents to create and share study guides with students. Create and share an audio podcast at the start of a new unit to engage students in the upcoming lessons. Use NotebookLM to create a study guide, copy it, and paste it into a quiz tool that uses AI, such as Quizlet reviewed here to create flashcards and study materials for your students or Gibbly, reviewed here to create a quiz. Create a short tutorial using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here on the features and how to use NotebookLM to share with parents for use at home to create study guides for classroom lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Niagara Falls Live - Niagara Falls USA & Canada Tourism
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2 to 12
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The Niagara Falls Live website offers a comprehensive guide for visitors and educators looking to explore one of the world's most famous natural attractions. It features live camera...more
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The Niagara Falls Live website offers a comprehensive guide for visitors and educators looking to explore one of the world's most famous natural attractions. It features live camera feeds of the falls, detailed visitor information, and facts about the history and geography of Niagara Falls. The site provides a "window" into the power and beauty of the falls, which can be used to engage students in lessons on natural wonders, erosion, and the significance of water in both geography and history. This resource is perfect for virtual field trips or nature-related discussions in the classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): canada (23), virtual field trips (96)
In the Classroom
Students can design a postcard as if they visited Niagara Falls using a digital tool such as AddText reviewed here. Students can create a mini-poster explaining the role of Niagara Falls in the regional water cycle. Students can build a model of the Falls using sand or clay and show how erosion changes the land over time.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Zoology - Crash Course
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7 to 12
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Crash Course Zoology is a free digital tool that contains fourteen zoology videos. This series of videos explores the current state of the world and how it is evolving with ...more
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Crash Course Zoology is a free digital tool that contains fourteen zoology videos. This series of videos explores the current state of the world and how it is evolving with an in-depth look at certain animals. Topics for videos include how animals see, how and what animals eat, how animals work together, and how animals hear. Videos range from twelve to sixteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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After watching the video series, the students pick an animal to research. Enhance learning by having students share what they learn via a poster, pamphlet, or video using Genially, reviewed here. Students can take a virtual field trip to different places to explore more animals. Finally, students can find a zoologist to visit either in person or virtually.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 12
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.
tag(s): artists (82), cross cultural understanding (165), dance (28), empathy (32), jazz (17), musical instruments (49), social and emotional learning (96), sociology (24), STEM (279)
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.
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U-Report - UNICEF
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6 to 12
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their...more
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their views on environmental, health, and social issues. Because the site is all about supporting students as changemakers through storytelling, blogging, filming, and interviewing, it includes a resource section that shares tools to improve multimedia, communication, and advocacy skills.
tag(s): disabilities (31), environment (246), hiv/aids (15), inequalities (24), mental health (36), school violence (10), sustainability (43)
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This site is an excellent resource to bookmark and use throughout the year when discussing current events, specific countries or geographic areas, or for non-fiction reading. Find informational texts that matter to your students. Spark informational writing, as well. Allow students to browse the site to find interesting articles. Have students enhance their learning by creating magazine covers of information on this site using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here. Elevate learning by challenging students to create a newspaper article using articles on this site as a model using the Newspaper Clipping Generator, reviewed here. World language teachers will find this useful when viewing articles in French or Spanish to practice translation skills. If you have a blended learning classroom or are teaching remotely, you may want to try adding the reading to Fiskkit, reviewed here to annotate and analyze text and measure reading activity through sharing and commenting on texts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Book Creator - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Learn how to use the free Book Creator app in your classroom! This engaging hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of the app and help you make the most of your free account. Together, we'll explore various strategies to differentiate and scaffold student work, ensuring that all learners can succeed. We'll also discover innovative ways to integrate Book Creator into digital storytelling projects, enhancing creativity and engagement in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Book Creator's features and functionalities. 2. Differentiate instruction and scaffold student work with Book Creator. 3. Apply learning by creating hands-on Book Creator projects. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Learn how to use the free Book Creator app in your classroom! This engaging hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of the app and help you make the most of your free account. Together, we'll explore various strategies to differentiate and scaffold student work, ensuring that all learners can succeed. We'll also discover innovative ways to integrate Book Creator into digital storytelling projects, enhancing creativity and engagement in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Book Creator's features and functionalities. 2. Differentiate instruction and scaffold student work with Book Creator. 3. Apply learning by creating hands-on Book Creator projects. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital storytelling (152), Formative Assessment (72), professional development (407)
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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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AI Literacy with Minecraft - Minecraft Education
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4 to 12
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using...more
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using the paid Minecraft platform and are available to all viewers. Begin with a three-part animated video series that features AI basics, problem-solving with AI, and using AI tools responsibly. Additional materials available to download are classroom-ready teaching materials, a parent guide, and a free poster. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), digital citizenship (89), STEM (279)
In the Classroom
Add the resources on this site to your current teaching resources about artificial intelligence. Share the videos with parents to help them understand AI basics. Consider using Padlet, reviewed here to share AI resources with parents and older students. For example, use the shelf option to create columns to organize information. Create a column with ideas on learning about AI, another column with generative AI tools that make images or generate ideas, and another column for AI learning tools such as historical figure chatbots.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Engineering - Crash Course
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7 to 12
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Crash Course Engineering is a free digital tool that contains forty-four engineering videos. This series explains what engineering is, the different fields of engineering, and how engineers...more
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Crash Course Engineering is a free digital tool that contains forty-four engineering videos. This series explains what engineering is, the different fields of engineering, and how engineers see problems in the world and try to fix them. The topics covered in the videos include biodevices, aerospace engineering, environmental engineering, and heat transfer. The videos range in length from ten to twelve minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before some of the videos.
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tag(s): aeronautics (10), energy (132), engineering (126), environment (246)
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After watching an engineering episode, students can create a flipped classroom using Moocnote, reviewed hereto teach each other about their assigned videos. Add comments, links, and questions to online videos with MoocNote. If possible, students can conduct experiments or test their own engineering ideas. Finally, students can interview an engineer(s) virtually or in person.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Astronomy - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Blast off into the universe with Crash Course Astronomy! This video series brings the wonders of space right into your classroom, breaking down complex topics like black holes, stars,...more
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Blast off into the universe with Crash Course Astronomy! This video series brings the wonders of space right into your classroom, breaking down complex topics like black holes, stars, and the Big Bang into small, simple lessons your students will love. With engaging visuals and easy-to-understand explanations, students will explore everything from our solar system to distant galaxies. It's perfect for sparking curiosity about the cosmos and deepening their understanding of the universe. Be aware this website uses YouTube, so if your school doesn't allow YouTube, this may not be a good resource for you. Also, there is advertising at the beginning of some of the videos.
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tag(s): light (53), moon (73), solar system (109), space (216), stars (70)
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Have students create a scaled-down model of the solar system using everyday objects to demonstrate the vast distances between planets. Students can research constellations and create star maps, identifying major stars and their mythological stories. Build a simple DIY telescope and allow students to observe the moon or planets, connecting it to lessons on celestial bodies. Students can also maintain a journal of nightly observations, sketching the moon's phases or tracking the position of visible planets over time.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Match Game - EquIPHQ
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EquIPHQ's card Match Game is an interactive activity designed to test and sharpen your understanding of trademarks, patents, and copyrights. By matching terms with their definitions,...more
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EquIPHQ's card Match Game is an interactive activity designed to test and sharpen your understanding of trademarks, patents, and copyrights. By matching terms with their definitions, you'll engage in a fast-paced challenge that reinforces key concepts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned learner, this game offers an educational and entertaining experience.
tag(s): game based learning (181), inventors and inventions (77), matching (8)
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Have students search for examples of trademarks, patents, or copyrights in their environment (online or in stores) for an IP Scavenger Hunt and match them to the appropriate term or definition from the game. Students can invent their own product or artwork, design a mock trademark, or apply for a patent, integrating the terms and concepts learned. Ask students to simulate roles such as inventors or lawyers in IP cases, discussing how to protect their creations through patents or copyrights. Have cooperative learning groups create a podcast explaining what they learned using a tool like Podcast Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Promo Zone - EquipHQ
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EquipHQ's Promo Zone is a creative space for students to craft promotional materials for their inventions. It offers activities that guide students through developing advertisements,...more
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EquipHQ's Promo Zone is a creative space for students to craft promotional materials for their inventions. It offers activities that guide students through developing advertisements, logos, and other branding elements to help market their ideas. Students can effectively explore how to communicate their innovations' value through engaging, hands-on tasks. Whether designing a slogan or creating a commercial, the Promo Zone turns marketing into a fun and educational challenge.
tag(s): advertising (26), inventors and inventions (77)
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Have students design logos and slogans for their inventions, incorporating creativity and persuasive elements. Students can script, film, and edit a short commercial for their prototype, practicing communication and marketing skills. Challenge students to create a multi-format ad campaign, including posters, social media posts, and radio ads. Students can then present their invention, focusing on how they would market it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Prototype Zone - EquipHQ
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EquipHQ's Prototype Zone is a dynamic space for innovators to bring their ideas to life. It offers tools and activities to guide participants through the invention process, helping...more
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EquipHQ's Prototype Zone is a dynamic space for innovators to bring their ideas to life. It offers tools and activities to guide participants through the invention process, helping them transform concepts into prototypes. This platform provides resources for brainstorming, designing, and iterating. Explore interactive activities that break down the steps of the invention, from the idea stage to physical model creation.
tag(s): inventors and inventions (77), science fairs (20)
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Have students work in groups to brainstorm everyday problems and propose potential inventions to solve them. Using basic materials (cardboard, tape, etc.), challenge students to create a physical model of their invention. Students can present their prototypes to the class, simulating a patent pitch to highlight their invention's unique features and market potential. Students can keep an innovation journal to document their process from ideation to creation, tracking their thoughts and changes made during prototyping.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Transforming Assessments: Google Forms for Immediate Feedback - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to leverage Google Forms to create dynamic, "no-fail" quizzes that provide immediate feedback and built-in remediation. Explore powerful features of Google Forms like branching logic and automated feedback that you can use to design assessments that support all learners. Leave this session equipped with the skills you need to transform your assessment practices, making them more engaging and effective. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain foundational skills for creating and customizing Google Forms for educational assessments. 2. Learn to construct quizzes that provide immediate feedback and remediation, helping students learn from mistakes in real time. 3. Explore how to use data from Google Forms to inform instructional decisions and enhance teaching strategies. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to leverage Google Forms to create dynamic, "no-fail" quizzes that provide immediate feedback and built-in remediation. Explore powerful features of Google Forms like branching logic and automated feedback that you can use to design assessments that support all learners. Leave this session equipped with the skills you need to transform your assessment practices, making them more engaging and effective. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain foundational skills for creating and customizing Google Forms for educational assessments. 2. Learn to construct quizzes that provide immediate feedback and remediation, helping students learn from mistakes in real time. 3. Explore how to use data from Google Forms to inform instructional decisions and enhance teaching strategies. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): feedback (12), Formative Assessment (72), Google (52), professional development (407)
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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: Engage & Inspire with Simulations - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
Learn how to integrate learning simulations like Quandry and MissionUS into your classroom! During this engaging session, participants will learn to distinguish between simulations and learning games, explore the unique benefits of each, and discover strategies to inspire and engage students through interactive learning experiences. Whether you're new to educational simulations or looking to deepen your understanding, this free workshop offers valuable insights and practical techniques that will enhance student learning. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Differentiate simulations and learning games, noting their benefits. 2. Integrate simulations to meet learning objectives. 3. Reflect on ways simulations can enhance learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Learn how to integrate learning simulations like Quandry and MissionUS into your classroom! During this engaging session, participants will learn to distinguish between simulations and learning games, explore the unique benefits of each, and discover strategies to inspire and engage students through interactive learning experiences. Whether you're new to educational simulations or looking to deepen your understanding, this free workshop offers valuable insights and practical techniques that will enhance student learning. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Differentiate simulations and learning games, noting their benefits. 2. Integrate simulations to meet learning objectives. 3. Reflect on ways simulations can enhance learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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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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Access Mars - Google
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Imagine walking on Mars from the comfort of your own home! With Access Mars, you can explore the surface of the Red Planet just like NASA scientists. This interactive experience ...more
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Imagine walking on Mars from the comfort of your own home! With Access Mars, you can explore the surface of the Red Planet just like NASA scientists. This interactive experience lets you virtually roam around in 3D, seeing authentic images captured by the Curiosity rover. Dive into the Martian landscape, discover ancient craters, and get an up-close look at the planet's fascinating features.
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Have students compare the features of Mars to similar landscapes on Earth (e.g., deserts, volcanoes, canyons). Students can create a side-by-side comparison chart, highlighting key similarities and differences, and present their findings to the class. This could lead to discussions about what makes a planet habitable. Based on the landscape and conditions they observe in Access Mars, have students design an experiment they want to conduct on Mars. They should consider the planet's gravity, temperature, and atmosphere. Students can create a proposal outlining their hypothesis, the materials needed, and the steps they'd take to carry out their experiment. Using Goosechase edu, reviewed here create a scavenger hunt where students must navigate Access Mars to find specific features like craters, rock formations, or the path taken by the Curiosity rover. Provide clues or a checklist, and encourage students to document their findings with screenshots and descriptions. After exploring the Martian surface, have students work in groups to design a human habitat for astronauts. They can use information about the landscape and climate conditions to brainstorm shelter designs, life-support systems, and how they would handle the harsh environment. Students can present their designs as posters or models using Desygner, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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