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Making Dewey Fun! A Roundup of Ideas, Games, and Activities - Kathy Cool
Grades
3 to 12
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tag(s): classification (21), media literacy (93), Research (72)
In the Classroom
Create word clouds for each Dewey Decimal category using any number of free online word cloud creators. WordArt, reviewed here, includes tools for customizing colors, fonts, and shapes. Ask students to create a WordArt creation for each classification, then print and display as a reminder for students to use when browsing for library materials. Challenge students to "show what they know" by playing online quizzes. Baamboozle, reviewed here, is an easy to use quiz tool for team play. Search Baamboozle for games that already provide practice on the Dewey Decimal system or create your own.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Bob the Alien Discovers the Dewey Decimal System - Capstone Publishers
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): classification (21), media literacy (93), Research (72)
In the Classroom
Share a link to this video on classroom computers for students to view as part of a library learning center. Send students on a scavenger hunt using GooseChase, reviewed here, to find books within each of the Dewey Decimal categories. GooseChase is a digital scavenger hunt that offers tools for adding images and recording the findings of groups during a scavenger hunt. Divide students into collaborative groups to create infographics using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, to share information about the individual Dewey Decimal categories. Share each of the infographics on your class website or include them in a digital book using Book Creator, reviewed here. With Book Creator, you can include student-created infographics, videos, audio recordings, and more to provide students with a complete overview of how to use the Dewey Decimal System to find library materials.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Dewey Decimal Classification System - Lenny Dutton
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): classification (21), media literacy (93), Research (72)
In the Classroom
Include this video along with your other activities when teaching about the Dewey Decimal System. This YouTube video was created using Powtoon, reviewed here, an easy to use video creation tool. Challenge students or groups of students to create their own explanation video of the creation of the Dewey Decimal System and how to use it to find information in the library. Extend learning further by asking students to create monthly podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here, to share additional information about non-fiction materials in the library. For example, take a category each month and have your students share information about what to find in the category along with some suggested books to use for school projects or personal reading.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Dewey Decimal Rap - Mr. Scooter
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): classification (21), media literacy (93), Research (72)
In the Classroom
Include this video along with your other lessons on the Dewey Decimal system using ActivelyLearn, reviewed here. Differentiate instruction easily using AcitivelyLearn to create assignments based on student interests and abilities. Challenge students to create their own presentations to teach the Dewey Decimal systems using Binumi, reviewed here, and share on TeacherTube, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Around the World Using Google Search Tips & Tricks - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12Join us for this...more
Join us for this light-hearted session where you take the role of a student working on a real-world connection project. Learn to use Google search tools like a Ninja as you prepare and submit your project. The tips and tricks presented in this session will help empower your students as they use research strategies to locate information and resources for projects and other creative work. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand how effective search strategies assist with student research; 2. Plan for the introduction of search strategies in the classroom; and 3. Create a project exemplar to share with students. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital citizenship (79), Google (38), media literacy (93), professional development (332), Research (72), search strategies (21)
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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Grades 3-5 Research Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): professional development (332), Research (72)
In the Classroom
Incorporate videos, articles, and quizzes found in the National Geographic link as part of an overall learning experience using Blendspace, reviewed here. As students complete their research projects provide a variety of options for sharing their learning. Ideas to include as options include Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here, simpleshow video maker, reviewed here, and Anchor podcasts, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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K-2 eBooks: Resources for Teaching Remotely on Short Notice - TeachersFirst
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K to 2tag(s): audio books (21), ebooks (34), listening (65), professional development (332)
In the Classroom
Use this collection to share digital and audiobooks with parents to encourage reading at home. Curate a collection of books for your students and share it with parents using Symbaloo, reviewed here. Symbaloo is an excellent bookmarking tool to use with young students due to the easy to use design and use of icons for identifying information readily.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Open Educational Resources (OER) - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): images (252), OER (43), Online Learning (38)
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Use these tools to help students to find and use open educational resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Primary Sources Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): primary sources (106), Research (72)
In the Classroom
Use these tools to help students to understand primary sources, research, and more. Find tools for students to use to research when doing projects or studying for an exam.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Research Strategies - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): citations (34), inquiry (23), media literacy (93), Research (72), summarizing (17)
In the Classroom
Use these tools to help students to understand research, summarizing, citations, and more. Find tools for students to use to research when doing projects or studying for an exam.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Virtual Field Trip Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): virtual field trips (73)
In the Classroom
This collection includes virtual field trips for all grades. Each review includes several classroom use ideas. Get out your projector (or interactive whiteboard) and take your students on an adventure. Have students go on a "field trip" with a partner or independently on laptops or other devices. Explore the activities suggested.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: The Modern School Library - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): makerspace (42), professional development (332), twitterchatarchive (156)
In the Classroom
Find tools and resources to learn more about the modern school library. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for sites and information. Explore the various tools that are shared.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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LMGTFY - Jim Garvin
Grades
K to 12tag(s): browser (6), search engines (51), search strategies (21)
In the Classroom
Use LMGTFY to teach students how to use search engines effectively. Create links demonstrating searches using different terms and different search engines and have students analyze the results. When students create multimedia presentations of research projects, ask them to include a screen share using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here, to show their search method using LMGTFY. This site is perfect to use with young students to demonstrate proper search techniques.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Graphic Organizer Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): graphic organizers (47), mind map (24), venn diagrams (13)
In the Classroom
Whether you call them concept maps, mind maps, KWLs, or graphic organizers, these visual diagrams show relationships between concepts and provide a powerful tool for learning and connecting new ideas. Use graphic organizers to help your visual learners build reading comprehension. Find something for all grade levels in this collection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Media Literacy - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (105), cyberbullying (40), digital citizenship (79), evaluating sources (13), internet safety (110), media literacy (93), news (229), primary sources (106), professional development (332), social media (47)
In the Classroom
Today's messages come in many forms and literacy can no longer refer simply to the ability to read and write. Prepare your students to be literate citizens with this collection. Many are ideal for whole-group instruction, while others would work best on individual devices. Read the reviews to find classroom use ideas with each review. Although the list of tools is mainly geared towards grades 4-8, there are a few resources for the primary grades.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: School Library Month - Tech Tools for Empowering Students - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): media literacy (93), professional development (332), twitterchatarchive (156)
In the Classroom
Check out this archived chat for tools and tips to use in your classroom. Share this tool with your colleagues interested in learning more tips and tools to share with their students to learn more about the library, its resources, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: Primary Sources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): primary sources (106), professional development (332), twitterchatarchive (156)
In the Classroom
Educate yourself about primary sources with this archived chat. Share this tool with your colleagues who are interested in learning more about primary sources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inquiry in Action - American Chemical Society
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): acids and bases (7), density (18), matter (45), molecules (39), temperature (33), water (97)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free lessons and resources on this site. Share a link to the Chemistry Review on your class website for student use at any time. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, have students create blogs sharing their science learning process using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. This blog creator requires no registration. If you are teaching younger students and looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, challenge your students to create a blog using Edublog, reviewed here. Challenge cooperative learning groups to enhance their learning by creating videos demonstrating their inquiry science activities. If you or your students are less experienced with technology, use a tool such as Powtoon, reviewed here. Those who are more experienced might try using a tool like moovly, reviewed here, and share them on a site such as TeacherTube reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Noplag - Noplag LLC
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): copyright (40), evaluating sources (13), plagiarism (32), writing (301)
In the Classroom
Teach students about plagiarism and how to avoid it; it is a critical skill in all the content areas. Noplag is an easy place to introduce the concepts and have students check their writing without registering. Demonstrate how to use the tool to the whole class using a projector or interactive whiteboard. Have students register for additional options. Emphasize to students that they have the ability and the obligation to check their work for honesty.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TRAILS: Tool for Real-time Assessment of Information Literacy Skills - Kent State University Libraries
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): assessment (126), digital citizenship (79), media literacy (93)
In the Classroom
Students can be evaluated in four separate grade-level tests. You must create accounts and new sessions to save student work and have it graded. Individual codes are assigned to students allowing teachers and students to review performance and teachers to generate reports. Questions have been aligned to the Common Core standards.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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