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Twitter Chat: Integrating Technology with ELL - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): ELL/ESL (29), twitterchatarchive (156)
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Find resources and information about integrating technology with ELL. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on integrating technology with ELL in the classroom.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Sally Ride Lesson Plan - ShareMyLesson
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9 to 12tag(s): nasa (31), scientists (62), STEM (239), women (112)
In the Classroom
The downloadable lesson plan includes four ways to approach teaching about Sally Ride; contributions, additive, transformational, and social action. In addition, the plan consists of links to websites and videos to enhance your instruction. After researching Sally Ride, students can apply their knowledge by creating multimedia presentations using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here, Canva for Education, reviewed here, or Microsoft Sway, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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There is No Planet B- Climate Change and its Impact on the Earth - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): book lists (143), climate (77), climate change (82), earth (178), earth day (62), environment (230), planets (108), STEM (239)
In the Classroom
Use the suggested book list to find ideas for books to share with students in your classroom library. Engage students in learning about climate change by including additional activities at Ted-Ed's Earth School reviewed here. For example, search Earth School for lessons on wildlife adaptations to climate change, how food waste contributes to climate change, and many other engaging lessons. Extend student learning by asking them to research climate change's before and after effects for specific locations, then use Juxtapose reviewed here to create a single image to compare and contrast the two images using a slider bar.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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All Roads Lead to Rome - Engaging with Ancient Rome Through Literature - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): book lists (143), italy (15), julius caesar (6), rome (20)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site with ideas about learning about Ancient Rome by engaging students through literature. Some books and activities include links to lessons and teachers' guides that provide additional information and classroom support. Use Curipod, reviewed here to quickly create engaging lessons and activities related to your book studies. For example, Curipod can create slides with themes such as lesson hooks; what do you infer? and exit tickets; use any of these options to generate ideas for discussion questions based on the theme of any books shared in this article. Extend learning by asking students to compare a student's life in Ancient Rome to today's students. Use one of Canva's Venn Diagram Creator templates, reviewed here for students to share their findings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Juneteenth, and Why is it Important? - Ted-Ed
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2 to 8tag(s): black history (110), civil rights (182), Juneteenth (12), slavery (66), texas (6)
In the Classroom
Share this lesson with students to complete at school or as a flipped learning lesson. On their own or with a partner, have students answer the multiple-choice and open-answer questions by clicking on "Think." Then, consider having small student groups read the additional information inside the Dig Deeper section and investigate the links with the information. Following that, have groups share the information with other class members. For a mini project like this, consider using the tools available at Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here for students to create presentations, infographics, and other visual media. Another project suggestion would be to have small groups of students investigate the story of Juneteenth further through different perspectives, such as that of a soldier, Texas citizens, or children. You could have them produce an animated video using a program like moovly, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Music Speaks: Music Appreciation in Literature - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): book lists (143), music theory (44), musical instruments (43)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many book suggestions and activity ideas to include music in any content area. Not only does it encourage music appreciation, but it also provides options to engage students using music, the universal language. Encourage students learning to play instruments to share their skills with their peers to support their musical endeavors and ideas for classmates on becoming involved with music.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cracking the Code: Coding in the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): book lists (143), coding (80), professional development (332), STEM (239)
In the Classroom
Include the suggested books and activities with your current lessons on coding. If you are new to coding, begin by offering activities found at Hour of Code, reviewed here. Although Hour of Code is an annual event held each December, the activities are always available, including options for beginners through advanced coders. Encourage your more tech-savvy students to become instructors and provide tutorials for their peers. Ask them to use a screen recording tool like Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here, to create short instructional videos demonstrating different methods for creating code.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Purdue University Kids STEM Degree - Purdue University
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K to 8tag(s): adaptations (12), colors (62), energy (127), environment (230), forces (34), fossils (40), habitats (83), mass (18), number sense (71), plants (135), seasons (33), soil (17), sound (70), space (207), STEM (239), sun (64), tides (6), volcanoes (54), water cycle (19), weather (154)
In the Classroom
Use this site to offer your students STEM "degrees" in several ways. As a class, complete an activity weekly as an introduction and review of science content by including the video as part of a computer center activity. Work together to complete the quiz for each video, then request a certificate to recognize your class's accomplishment. Another option is for students to work toward achieving certifications on their own. Share this site on your class newsletter for students to complete over the summer as an exciting way to engage in science activities and earn a STEM degree. One benefit of having the option to choose from different grade levels is the ability to differentiate learning by offering various courses to students based on their interests and abilities. Some students may choose to earn several degrees in different grade levels. Support and encourage students to pursue STEM degrees by taking pictures of completed degrees and adding them to your class website. Extend learning by asking students to research one of the topics, then share a presentation with peers using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Canva Edu offers many options for creating and personalizing presentations including slides, infographics, and flyers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Strategies for Supporting English Language Learners - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12As teachers, we need...more
As teachers, we need to facilitate opportunities for students to engage with the language they are acquiring. This session will explore strategies to help you increase student background knowledge and differentiate instruction when necessary. We'll explore tech tools and activities that help students connect what they're learning in the classroom to experiences in their own lives. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn strategies that support English Language Learners; 2. Explore tech tools that provide differentiated instruction; and 3. Plan an activity designed to increase student background knowledge. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): differentiation (71), ELL/ESL (29), professional development (332)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: So Simple. So Slick. So Sway! - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Interested in a simple...more
Interested in a simple yet powerful tool that allows you and your students to create and share engaging interactive reports, presentations, assignments, and projects? This session will introduce Sway, a free digital storytelling and presentation app that is accessible on any device. Add text and pictures, embed or hyperlink relevant content, then watch Sway do the rest. Learn the basics in minutes and create projects focusing on content rather than bells and whistles. Leave this session with actionable ideas for the classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn basic use of Sway; 2. Explore three different ways to use Sway in the classroom; and 3. Plan for using Sway in your learning environment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital storytelling (137), Formative Assessment (51), Microsoft (75), presentations (11), professional development (332)
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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Bookopolis Summer Reading Headquarters - Bookopolis
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K to 12tag(s): book lists (143), summer (19)
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Include information and links to Bookopolis Summer Reading Activities in your end-of-year newsletter to parents. Encourage students to participate in the activities by sharing and discussing the information before the school year ends. Use Symbaloo, reviewed here to create a curation of summer reading links and activities for families, then share the link to your Symbaloo collection for families to find all options in one location. Encourage students to read and share their reading over the summer by creating a topic on Flip, reviewed here. Find example topics on Flip's Discovery library, such as the one located here that encourages students to share and discuss their summer reading titles. Sign in to Flip to view the previous link. Share the link to your Flip topic on your class website and newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: The Power of Playlists - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): differentiation (71), playlists (11), twitterchatarchive (156)
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Find resources and information about playlists. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on using playlists in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Slidesacademy - Slidesacademy
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): presentations (11), slides (42)
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Take advantage of the many free templates available on Slidesacademy to use with your slide presentations and to share with students for use with presentations. Before sharing this site with students, discuss how to avoid the many ads on the site and provide directions on downloading and editing slides safely. Consider creating a "how-to" tutorial using a screen recording tool like Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here, to demonstrate how to search, find, and download templates. Another option is to select several appropriate templates for students to use with class projects and share the links within a collection curated in Wakelet, reviewed here. Sharing templates within a Wakelet collection makes it easier for students to find and use templates without navigating advertising.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Playlists to Personalize Learning - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Personalizing instruction...more
Personalizing instruction doesn't have to be complicated. Using an instructional playlist is a simple way to honor student voice and choice while structuring your students' independent work. This session will help you create playlists that integrate multiple types of activities while using incremental checkpoints. Of all the tools you can put in your blended learning toolkit, the playlist is one you don't want to miss! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the purpose of instructional playlists; 2. Learn how using playlists can support student voice and choice; and 3. Begin planning an instructional playlist. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): personalized learning (9), playlists (11), professional development (332)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Elementari - TeachersFirst
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2 to 12Looking for an easy...more
Looking for an easy way to incorporate digital storytelling in your classroom? Join us for an in-depth look at Elementari, a platform specifically designed to allow students to demonstrate content mastery through interactive storytelling. Learn to use this platform to differentiate instruction in any subject for grades 2 - 8. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn the basic components of the Elementari platform; 2. Explore ways to use Elementari to differentiate instruction; and 3. Plan to use Elementari in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): coding (80), digital storytelling (137), professional development (332)
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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Classroom Management: Face-to-Face, Hybrid, & Virtual - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): classroom management (133), professional development (332), remote learning (63)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the learning modules shared on this site to learn new classroom management ideas or revitalize your current classroom management procedures. Share this information with peers during your grade-level planning sessions to support fellow educators and collaborate on best practices. If you would like to document your understanding and participation in completing the learning modules, complete the course questionnaire and share it with your school or district's professional learning team to obtain professional learning documentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Professional Learning Log - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): professional development (332)
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Use the information on this page and the accompanying form to take advantage of the many professional learning opportunities offered by TeachersFirst and receive professional development credits from your school or district. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to use online resources such as Canva Edu, reviewed here, Microsoft products, and Elementari, reviewed here. Document your professional learning as you learn about classroom strategies found in the TeachersFirst blog posts,found here or through interactions with professionals worldwide when participating in TeachersFirst's bi-weekly Twitter Chats, found here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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