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Citizen Science Month - Arizona State University and SciStarter
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Learn the basics of citizen science and find ideas for projects and events for beginners and experienced scientists at the Citizen Science Month site. Begin by scrolling down to the...more
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Learn the basics of citizen science and find ideas for projects and events for beginners and experienced scientists at the Citizen Science Month site. Begin by scrolling down to the Foundations of Citizen Science Tutorial to learn the basics of citizen science and earn a digital badge upon completing the module. Follow-up modules are available to extend learning in data literacy, using libraries as hubs, and more. Other information on this site includes a database of science projects, a library network with free resources for creating an event, and a calendar of upcoming events. Registration isn't required to view information on the site; however, creating a free account is required to complete the tutorials and access the complete database of science projects.
tag(s): data (136), ecology (95), engineering (112), genetics (70), inquiry (23), medicine (54), psychology (66), statistics (108), STEM (229)
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Explore the many free projects Citizen Science offers to engage students in scientific exploration and inquiry that match your curriculum. Consider working together as a class to complete the Citizen Science Tutorial and earn the digital badge. As students work together to collect and analyze data, use Livegap Charts, reviewed here, to enter data and create customized charts. After working in groups or together as a class, to analyze the information learned, create a presentation to share with parents and peers during a Citizen Science night event. Use presentation tools such as Bulb, reviewed here, to create portfolios or Slidestory, reviewed here, to create and share audio slide presentations.
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Craiyon - Craiyon LLC
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K to 12
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Craiyon uses AI (artificial intelligence) technology to create images from your text descriptions. Type the image you want to generate using the text box, then click draw. In 2 minutes...more
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Craiyon uses AI (artificial intelligence) technology to create images from your text descriptions. Type the image you want to generate using the text box, then click draw. In 2 minutes or less, several images appear that match the text description. Choose any thumbnail to view a larger image and click the photo icon to download and save the image in PNG format.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (14), descriptive writing (38), images (253)
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Take advantage of this image generator for a variety of classroom uses. 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. Creating text-based photos is an excellent way to develop students' skills in describing information or items, as it becomes easy for students to recognize the importance of being specific and adding details. Begin by asking students to generate an image of their choice and save that image. Next, have students add more details to the original description and continue this process a few more times. Next, add the saved images in order onto individual Google Slides, reviewed here and added a text box with the description given to generate the image. The final slide asks students to reflect on how the images change as more descriptive terms are added. Another excellent use of Craiyon is to generate images to match the information in student writing or multimedia projects. For example, use student images when creating comics with Adobe's Comic Strip Maker, reviewed here, or when making explainer videos using Clipchamp, reviewed here .Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: Engage & Inspire: Authentic Learning Activities - TeachersFirst
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This archived Twitter chat is from February 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Engage & Inspire: Authentic Learning Activities. During this chat, participants:...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from February 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Engage & Inspire: Authentic Learning Activities. During this chat, participants: 1. Discussed the instructional goals of authentic assessments, 2. Shared tech tools and resources for authentic assessment experiences, and 3. Explored strategies that allow educators to authentically assess students.
tag(s): assessment (125), Formative Assessment (48), Project Based Learning (14), twitterchatarchive (151)
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Find resources and information about authentic learning activities. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on authentic learning activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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earth.fm - Catalin Zorzini
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Natural soundscapes of the earth come in many different forms. earth.fm shares these sounds as inspiration for protecting natural ecosystems and as a means for listeners to connect...more
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Natural soundscapes of the earth come in many different forms. earth.fm shares these sounds as inspiration for protecting natural ecosystems and as a means for listeners to connect to the natural world. Choose from the many available sounds through several different methods. Click on the world map to find sounds by location, or use the dropdown boxes to narrow selections differently. Options include browsing by mood, duration, prominent sound, habitat, or recordist.
tag(s): animals (268), earth (178), habitats (82), sounds (44)
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Bookmark and save this site to your favorites to use as background sound when students work. For example, choose a calm mood and select a time for the sounds to play that matches your work time. Use earth.fm during your study of habitats; select a habitat (for example, polar) and explore the different sounds that correlate to that habit as you engage students in exploring the habitat further. Extend student learning by asking them to create an animal or habitat trading card using Big Huge Labs Trading Card Creator, reviewed here. Add images and descriptions, and download trading cards as images. Use the images to create a class book using Write Reader, reviewed here, or print and share images for students to trade.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Studysmarter.us - studysmarter.us
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Studysmarter.us is a website that provides resources and support for students and teachers to help them improve their study habits and achieve academic success. The website offers articles...more
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Studysmarter.us is a website that provides resources and support for students and teachers to help them improve their study habits and achieve academic success. The website offers articles and guides on time management, note-taking, and exam preparation. Students can improve their study skills by using various ready-made tools and resources, including articles, videos, and interactive activities, or creating their own study materials. Studysmarter.us adds a little bit of fun and engagement to studying by setting weekly goals, then awarding badges for tasks completed, and time spent studying,
tag(s): organizational skills (88)
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Studysmarter.us can help students to develop effective study strategies, manage their time more efficiently, and boost their academic performance. Students or teachers can create study materials and share them with study groups. Create a course syllabus, outlines, and planners with ready-to-use templates. The site also includes many free-to-use math, biology, and economics textbooks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cornell Notes - teachthought.com
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The article "How to Take Cornell Notes" from TeachThought.com explains the process of using the Cornell note-taking method. The learner will divide a piece of paper into two columns,...more
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The article "How to Take Cornell Notes" from TeachThought.com explains the process of using the Cornell note-taking method. The learner will divide a piece of paper into two columns, leaving room at the bottom of the page for a summary: a small column on the left for keywords or questions and a larger column on the right to add detailed information. Note-takers should use symbols and abbreviations to accelerate the note-taking process during a lecture, video, or reading. Cornell notes are helpful in studying because the learner can cover the right column and ask themselves questions such as, "Why is this material significant?" and "How can this be applied to the real world?"
tag(s): note taking (32), reading comprehension (128)
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Teaching note-taking skills using Cornell notes will help students study and process information throughout their school careers. Teachers can begin teaching the concept using paper and pencil, then start to translate the note-taking skill onto digital tools such as OneNote, reviewed here, and Google Docs, reviewed here. This note-taking method would also be helpful while using tools such as Nearpod, reviewed here, and playposit, reviewed here, which includes a section for note-taking in lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: More Authentic Learning Activities with Jamboard - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from February 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Keep on jammin' with Jamboard - Google's power-packed whiteboard app. We're back with more great classroom collaboration and integration ideas! Simple enough for even young learners, Jamboard gives students tools to share what they've learned and demonstrate content mastery. Use Jamboard to facilitate active learning strategies that include individual and group work. Come prepared to learn strategies you can use in traditional and remote classrooms across multiple content areas and grade levels. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Review the basics of using Google Jamboard for remote learning; 2. Explore strategies that foster 21st-century skills; and 3. Share ideas for using Jamboard in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Keep on jammin' with Jamboard - Google's power-packed whiteboard app. We're back with more great classroom collaboration and integration ideas! Simple enough for even young learners, Jamboard gives students tools to share what they've learned and demonstrate content mastery. Use Jamboard to facilitate active learning strategies that include individual and group work. Come prepared to learn strategies you can use in traditional and remote classrooms across multiple content areas and grade levels. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Review the basics of using Google Jamboard for remote learning; 2. Explore strategies that foster 21st-century skills; and 3. Share ideas for using Jamboard in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Google (38), professional development (320), Whiteboard (7)
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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: Exploring Podcasting's Potential - TeachersFirst
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This archived Twitter chat is from February 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is Exploring Podcasting's Potential. During this chat, participants: 1. Defined and...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from February 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is Exploring Podcasting's Potential. During this chat, participants: 1. Defined and discussed the components of podcasting, 2. Shared tech tools that support podcasting experiences, and 3. Explored ways to incorporate podcasting in the classroom.
tag(s): podcasts (63), twitterchatarchive (151)
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Find resources and information about podcasting. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on podcasting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in Your Classroom - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from January 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Looking to change things up in your classroom? Try using podcasts! Improve your students' listening comprehension skills, build academic vocabulary, and strengthen literacy skills with this easy-to-use, research-based instructional strategy. Join us and learn to find appropriate podcasts and use them instructionally. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn ways to use podcasts as an instructional strategy; 2. Explore podcasts series created for students; and 3. Plan for the use of podcasts in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Looking to change things up in your classroom? Try using podcasts! Improve your students' listening comprehension skills, build academic vocabulary, and strengthen literacy skills with this easy-to-use, research-based instructional strategy. Join us and learn to find appropriate podcasts and use them instructionally. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn ways to use podcasts as an instructional strategy; 2. Explore podcasts series created for students; and 3. Plan for the use of podcasts in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): podcasts (63), professional development (320)
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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: Flipped and Blended Learning - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from January 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Do you want to engage your students while still being able to give extra support to those who need it? Then you need to use flipped and/or blended learning! In this session, we will simplify these instructional models and introduce tools that support them. Learn to use free teaching resources to deliver instruction digitally while allowing flexibility for student pacing. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the instructional case for flipped and blended learning and the differences between the two; 2. Explore tech tools that can deliver digital content; and 3. Plan an authentic learning activity using a flipped/blended learning approach. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Do you want to engage your students while still being able to give extra support to those who need it? Then you need to use flipped and/or blended learning! In this session, we will simplify these instructional models and introduce tools that support them. Learn to use free teaching resources to deliver instruction digitally while allowing flexibility for student pacing. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the instructional case for flipped and blended learning and the differences between the two; 2. Explore tech tools that can deliver digital content; and 3. Plan an authentic learning activity using a flipped/blended learning approach. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): blended learning (14), flipped learning (9), Microsoft (75), professional development (320), remote learning (61)
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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 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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Break Your Own News - Jon Cresswell
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Break Your Own News makes it easy to customize and download a personalized breaking news image without registration. Use the customization boxes to add a headline and text for the ...more
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Break Your Own News makes it easy to customize and download a personalized breaking news image without registration. Use the customization boxes to add a headline and text for the ticker, select image size, and upload an image. When finished, select download to save the JPG image to your device.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (138), images (253), newspapers (92)
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This site contains some ads that may be distracting; however, a quick lesson on avoiding them and engaging with only the desired content is all that is needed to keep most students from following advertising links. Add a link to the Break Your Own News Generator to your lists of other tools to use with images for many different purposes. One excellent tool for organizing and sharing resources with students is Padlet, reviewed here. Create columns in Padlet to organize different resources and then add links to make it easy for you and your students to find what they need. For example, engage students at the beginning of a new lesson or unit by creating a breaking news image to introduce the content. One example might be for a science lesson featuring simple machines with a headline sharing a runaway object that leads into your study of inclined planes. Extend learning and ask students to become creators and share breaking headlines to discuss new information they learned, share important information about story characters, or create a made-up headline about historical events. Include breaking headline images as part of multimedia presentations built using Google Slides, reviewed here, or Canva Edu, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Strip Background - Zygomatic
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Remove and replace the background from images quickly and without registration using Strip Background. Click start, then drag and drop or upload an image from your device. Once processed,...more
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Remove and replace the background from images quickly and without registration using Strip Background. Click start, then drag and drop or upload an image from your device. Once processed, download the new image or use the features available to add a new background color, image, or effect. Choose new backgrounds by uploading an image, or select an image from the site's gallery or Pixabay. When editing is complete, choose "file" and then save it as a JPG, PNG, or WebP. Be careful not to select links that say download; those are advertising links.
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Before asking students to use Strip Background, demonstrate how to create and save images. Consider recording a tutorial using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here, then sharing a link on student and classroom devices. Discussing copyright and fair use best practices is always an excellent idea when editing images. Use Strip Background to enhance students' presentations and stories. For example, remove the background from a student's picture and then add a background with them in a location or setting that is part of their project. Choose a background image of a city being studied, a different time, or a far-away setting like the moon, then place your student image on top. Resize the image to fit the scene. Include this image as a starter for class projects. Use images on top of book covers for book talks, create images for story characters and heroes, or use them for weather reports. The ideas for using this tool are only limited by your imagination and that of your students. Include the new images as part of larger multimedia projects created using Canva Edu, reviewed here or maps created using Google My Maps, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BioMotion Lab Walker - BioMotion Lab
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Walker is an interactive demo demonstrating human walking patterns based on walking data from 50 male and 50 female walkers. Dropdown controls offer options for viewing patterns in...more
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Walker is an interactive demo demonstrating human walking patterns based on walking data from 50 male and 50 female walkers. Dropdown controls offer options for viewing patterns in several areas, including gender, weight, nervousness, and state of happiness. Additional options include adding lines or pausing the walking pattern at any time in the demo.
tag(s): animation (60), human body (90), inferencing (6)
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This site isn't just for use by scientists; it provides an excellent interactive for students to use to promote inferencing skills. For example, the model defaults to a combination of male and female walkers, showing students the male-only pattern and then the female-only pattern. Use these differences to compare and contrast the different models. Encourage students to consider why they are different based on gender or why they are different based on the person's state of mind. Ask students to record examples of their gait in similar situations, then share their findings using a presentation tool such as Google Slides, reviewed here, or Animaker, reviewed here. Use this animation as a starting point for an independent research project with gifted students, ask them to compare the gaits of humans vs. animals, and analyze differences and similarities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Game Design Toolkit - iThrive Games
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The Game Design Studio Toolkit is an 82-page downloadable booklet created for teens as a tool for considering societal issues as part of the game design. Access the booklet by ...more
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The Game Design Studio Toolkit is an 82-page downloadable booklet created for teens as a tool for considering societal issues as part of the game design. Access the booklet by sharing your name and email, then download the book as a PDF document. Chapters include a focus on students as changemakers and creating content that provides emotional safety, respect, and a welcoming environment.
tag(s): coding (75), gamification (77), social and emotional learning (72), STEM (229)
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Download and save this document as a resource when teaching coding and game development. Although the booklet guides game development, take advantage of many included activities as part of social and emotional learning. For example, one activity is called This or That. In this activity, students reflect upon individual value choices such as time or money. Use this activity to help students develop persuasion skills and identify personal values, enhancing their learning. Use an online polling tool such as Slideo, reviewed here, to quickly provide feedback on student responses. As a final learning activity, ask students to choose one of the questions to extend their learning and explore further. Ask them to share their information using the tools and templates found at Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here.
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First 8 Studios - GBH Kids
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First 8 Studios is a digital learning platform with math and science learning activities for early childhood. The science portion includes eleven learning apps, a Teachers Guide, and...more
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First 8 Studios is a digital learning platform with math and science learning activities for early childhood. The science portion includes eleven learning apps, a Teachers Guide, and Family Science Fun activities to promote learning of contents such as plants, ramps, and shadows. The early math activities include ten apps that teach concepts, including subitizing, spacial thinking, and data analysis. The Teacher's Guides have lesson ideas, circle time activities, and suggestions for learning centers and outdoor activities to reinforce concepts. Student learning apps are available for download on the Apple Store.
tag(s): data (136), number sense (70), plants (136), preK (246), simple machines (17), thinking skills (13)
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Share the learning apps on this site with parents for students to practice math skills at home. This site also benefits students who need reinforcement in specific skills as a method for review. Even if you don't use the apps in school, be sure to visit the Teachers' Guides and Family Fun Guides to find many ideas for books, paper play, and on-the-go ideas. Include links to games and activities from this site and others you share with parents using Symbaloo, reviewed here, to organize and make information easy to access.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Narakeet - Gojko Adzic
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Narakeet offers text-to-speech creation with options for choices of over 500 realistic-sounding voices. Registration is not required; upload your script to begin. Choices include the...more
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Narakeet offers text-to-speech creation with options for choices of over 500 realistic-sounding voices. Registration is not required; upload your script to begin. Choices include the design of text-to-speech audio or video from a PowerPoint presentation. After making your selection, take advantage of the available choices to select a language and voice. Then, either upload a file, copy and paste text when creating an audio file, or upload your PowerPoint presentation to create a video. When finished, download the converted file to your device. Free accounts offer you up to twenty projects with maximum uploaded file sizes of up to 10MB. Other restrictions apply to free accounts; this information is available on the pricing page.
tag(s): chinese (44), conversions (38), ELL/ESL (27), german (48), greek (33), italian (28), japanese (47), portuguese (22), russian (25), spanish (103), text to speech (18), video (244)
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Although presentations are uploaded as PowerPoint documents, Narakeet is still easy to use with Google Slides. Upload your Google Slide presentations to the Free Office Online Apps, reviewed here, and save as a PowerPoint presentation. Use Narakeet to share information with world language learners to hear the text spoken in the native language. Use this site with ENL/ESL students to convert small pieces of text to their native language. Use this site with students who have difficulty reading, especially when working with more challenging passages and text. Use the video options to convert student presentations into videos, then share presentations on your class website. Narakeet is also a handy option to use when creating flipped learning lessons. Upload the lesson as a slide presentation, and then convert it to a video file for easy viewing by students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: SEL: Strategies to Support and Empower Learners - TeachersFirst
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This archived Twitter chat is from January 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: SEL: Strategies to Support and Empower Learners During this chat, participants:...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from January 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: SEL: Strategies to Support and Empower Learners During this chat, participants: 1. Discussed ways to develop self-awareness and self-management skills, 2. Shared resources that help students use social awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships, and 3. Explored ways students can develop empathy.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (72), twitterchatarchive (151)
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Find resources and information about social and emotional learning. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on social and emotional learning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: TeachersFirst Tech Tools Smackdown - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from January 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
Many technology...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from January 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
Many technology tools are available for classroom use, but which are teachers' favorites? This session will share and compare some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite resources. Help us decide which tool is this session's winner of our Smackdown! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn about and compare some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite technology tools; 2. Evaluate uses for one or more tools for classroom use; and 3. Share ideas for using resources with other participants. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Many technology tools are available for classroom use, but which are teachers' favorites? This session will share and compare some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite resources. Help us decide which tool is this session's winner of our Smackdown! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn about and compare some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite technology tools; 2. Evaluate uses for one or more tools for classroom use; and 3. Share ideas for using resources with other participants. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): classroom management (131), professional development (320)
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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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Free Comic Strip Maker - Adobe Express
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K to 12
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Easily design and share comic strips using one of the many templates available from Adobe Express. Select any shared templates on the home page to begin, or sign in to ...more
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Easily design and share comic strips using one of the many templates available from Adobe Express. Select any shared templates on the home page to begin, or sign in to your Adobe Express account and select comic strips from the template options. Searching through the templates is most accessible by viewing only free designs. After choosing a template, use the dashboard to add and modify the contents of the comic strip. Options include changing backgrounds, adding text and images, adding shapes, and much more. When finished, download your design as a JPG, PNG, or PDF document. Then, use the publish option to create a link, share to Google Classroom or Teams, or choose from other social media sharing options.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (48), graphic design (50)
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Engage students by using the templates to display the day's vocabulary word, the math puzzle of the week, or a concept your students are learning in social studies or science, for example. Have students create comic strips for dialog-writing lessons, summarizing, predicting, and retelling stories. Use comic strips for literature responses. For pre-reading students, create a comic of pictures and tell the story based on the pictures/scenes. It's a good idea to require students to create a rough draft of their comic using Printable Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here. Make a class book of the comics created throughout the year. That book is likely to become a class favorite! Use comics to show the sequencing of events. For example, when studying characterization, they create a dialog to show (not tell) about a character. World language and ENL/ESL teachers can assign students to create dialog strips as an alternative to a formal assessment. Have students share all of their comics on your interactive whiteboard or projector.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Felt - Interactive Map Creator - felt.com
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K to 12
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Felt is a free map creator that makes it easy for anyone to create and work with maps. Under the Use Cases tab on the top right, you'll find Education ...more
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Felt is a free map creator that makes it easy for anyone to create and work with maps. Under the Use Cases tab on the top right, you'll find Education with ideas for teaching with Felt. Easily share your maps with others by sharing a link or embedding them in another tool. Felt's simple toolbar makes it easy to map data or routes and add notes, links, or images. Pinning locations, adding notes, coloring specific areas, clipping out any location to emphasize, and adding layers to your maps allows you to map just about anything you could imagine! You must be at least thirteen years old to create a free account to create maps. This site is currently in a public beta version.
tag(s): map skills (55), maps (208)
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Visualizing data and creating maps just became easier for teachers and students. Help your students understand current events worldwide by creating a map and embedding it on your classroom website or learning management system. For example, use maps in science to track migration patterns, explore climates, or map weather events. Teachers of students aged 13+ years can have students create and edit maps in real-time from anywhere. Build upon your student's knowledge by adding layers to your maps to show new information. Teachers of younger students can create maps for student viewing to map a story or show animal habitats.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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