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Factitious - JoLT and AU Game Lab
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6 to 12
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Factitious tests your ability to discern real news from fake news with a game that tests your news sense. Read a short article then show the source of the news ...more
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Factitious tests your ability to discern real news from fake news with a game that tests your news sense. Read a short article then show the source of the news to decide if it is real or fake. Immediate feedback shares the correct response and why the information is or isn't credible.
tag(s): journalism (55), news (258), newspapers (98)
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Include this site with any lessons on journalism, how to use the Internet wisely, or researching sources. Share on an interactive whiteboard or projector to play together as a class or have students take the quizzes individually. Ask students to reflect on the information shared and create an annotated image of a news article to point out false information in a fake article. Use a tool like Thinglink, reviewed here, to create feature points on an image including links to video or other resources. Share fake news resources throughout the school year for students to analyze the kind of information spread through the resources and how it is done. Challenge students use a tool like Story Maps, reviewed here, to share stories of fake news from around the world including video, audio, and images.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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OK2Ask: So Simple. So Slick. So Sway! - TeachersFirst
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2 to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session from February 2018, opens in Adobe Connect. You and your students can create and share engaging interactive reports,...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session from February 2018, opens in Adobe Connect. You and your students can create and share engaging interactive reports, presentations, assignments, projects, and more with Sway, a free app from Microsoft Office. This workshop will introduce Sway as attendees transform an outline to an engaging, modern presentation using Sway, Microsoft's digital storytelling, and presentation app. Create presentations that focus on content rather than bells and whistles. Get up and running within a class period. Sway is accessible on any device, making it a perfect addition to your 1:1 initiative toolbox. Participants will: 1. Learn basic use of the Microsoft Sway tool; 2. Learn three different ways to use Microsoft Sway in the classroom; and 3. Plan for the use of Microsoft Sway in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital storytelling (154), Microsoft (39)
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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.
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OK2Ask: Digital Differentiation with Symbaloo Learning Paths - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session from February 2018, opens in Adobe Connect. Differentiate your instruction with Symbaloo Learning Paths, interactive...more
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session from February 2018, opens in Adobe Connect. Differentiate your instruction with Symbaloo Learning Paths, interactive gameboard-style virtual lessons. Create pathways for students to learn at their own speed and infuse them with formative assessment questions, review material, and branching to construct personalized learning paths. Join us and learn how to create a learning path from scratch or by altering one created by another teacher. Learning paths provide real-time progress data and can include resources, articles, videos, and quizzes. Don't miss this opportunity to make learning fun and effective for all learners. Participants will: 1. Learn to create a basic Symbaloo Learning Path; 2. Understand how to use Symbaloo Learning Paths to differentiate classroom instruction; and 3. Plan for the use of Symbaloo Learning Paths in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): differentiation (45)
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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.
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CutePDF - Acro Software Inc.
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K to 12
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Easily convert Microsoft applications to PDF with the installation of CutePDF onto your computer. Follow the directions and system requirements to install. Once installed, select print...more
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Easily convert Microsoft applications to PDF with the installation of CutePDF onto your computer. Follow the directions and system requirements to install. Once installed, select print for any Microsoft document that allows printing, then select to save as a PDF.
tag(s): conversions (28), Microsoft (39), worksheets (62)
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Download CutePDF onto your computer to save Microsoft documents to PDF. Saving as a PDF offers flexibility when sharing documents with others. Save student work as a PDF to share with parents. Use Flipsnack, reviewed here, to turn their PDFs into an online book; there is even a page-turning effect! This is a helpful utility for students entering contests or completing applications offered only in PDF form.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Memo Notepad - memonotepad.com
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K to 12
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Think of Memo Notepad as the online version of your spiral notebook. Just click on the pencil to type your notes onto the lined paper. Write as many pages you ...more
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Think of Memo Notepad as the online version of your spiral notebook. Just click on the pencil to type your notes onto the lined paper. Write as many pages you like without even creating an account. To share any page, choose the email icon and send. Create an account to save your pages and access your notes on any device. Download the iPad or iPhone app for easy use on an iOS device. An Android app is in the works at the time of this review.
tag(s): note taking (43)
In the Classroom
Use Memo Notepad as a handy way to create lists and reminders and access on any device. Share this site with older students to use when working on collaborative projects to share notes and ideas. Share with students who struggle with penmanship to use as an alternative to traditional notebooks for notetaking. Create a class account and have students use it for notetaking. When finished, all students will have access to the entire class's notes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Get More Out of Google - HackCollege
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K to 12
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This handy infographic provides viewers with tips and tricks for using Google for online research. Scroll down the page to find helpful tips for searching smarter, narrowing down results...more
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This handy infographic provides viewers with tips and tricks for using Google for online research. Scroll down the page to find helpful tips for searching smarter, narrowing down results to needed information, and keyboard shortcuts for viewing and finding information on your computer. This page also includes a link to a YouTube video sharing Google Search Hacking Tricks. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable. You could always view it at home and bring it to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as ClipGrab, reviewed here, to download the videos from YouTube.
tag(s): Google (33), search engines (58), search strategies (24)
In the Classroom
Embed this valuable infographic on your class website for quick reference at any time. Have students brainstorm additional smart search ideas on a collaborative bulletin board like Corkboard, reviewed here. Corkboard works across all media platforms and offers you the ability to add notes and sort items into groups. Instead of just using this site for reference, take lessons further and have groups of students create quizzes to reinforce understanding of safe Internet searching. Use a tool like Triventy, reviewed here, a quiz creation tool featuring many options to make collaborative quizzes. As a final project, have students use a video creation tool like My Simpleshow, reviewed here, to demonstrate tips and tricks for Internet searches. My Simpleshow is designed specifically for creating video explanations and includes a variety of templates and step-by-step directions for making videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Email This - Bharani Muthukumaraswamy
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K to 12
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Have you found an online article that you want to read but just don't have the time? Email This is the answer. Install the bookmarklet into any browser to send ...more
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Have you found an online article that you want to read but just don't have the time? Email This is the answer. Install the bookmarklet into any browser to send ad-free articles and web pages straight to your email for reading at your convenience. Follow directions to add the bookmarklet to your web browser. Once installed, click the icon when viewing any web page. Email This sends it to your email without any of the annoying ads.
tag(s): bookmarks (68)
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How often do you see something online and can't find it later? Email This helps avoid this problem by making it quick and easy to send to your email inbox. If you teach older students with their own email accounts, send information to them for use with research projects or share for them to add to their own browser for use at any time. Because this site removes ads, it is perfect for use when sharing information with students who may be distracted by web page add-ons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History of the Great Lakes States - Century Past Library
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6 to 12
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Learn about the history of the Great Lakes states through this extensive collection of books and documents curated from two online libraries. Scroll down the page to choose a topic...more
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Learn about the history of the Great Lakes states through this extensive collection of books and documents curated from two online libraries. Scroll down the page to choose a topic and a state. Continue following links to narrow searches to specific counties, cities, magazines, and more. Follow this site on Twitter or Facebook to receive daily updates with links to history articles and additional resources.
tag(s): ebooks (39), local history (15), native americans (80), primary sources (92), states (164)
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Be sure to bookmark this site to use as a resource if you teach the history of the Great Lakes Region; however, any American History teacher will also appreciate the information found on the site. Explore information on your interactive whiteboard or assign ebooks for student reading. Use a tool such as bubbl.us, reviewed here, to create and share concept maps to connect information learned during your teaching unit. Have students create maps using Animaps, reviewed here, featuring events in the Great Lakes Region. Students can add text, images, and location stops! Instead of a book report or oral presentation, ask students to use a tool like Story Maps, reviewed here, to share information. Story Maps allows you to create interactive maps including text, images, and multimedia to tell stories in a powerful way.
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Knowledge Stew - Daniel Ganninger
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6 to 12
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Knowledge Stew contains a compilation of articles discussing interesting, random facts verified by at least three independent, reliable sources. Sample articles include why you are...more
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Knowledge Stew contains a compilation of articles discussing interesting, random facts verified by at least three independent, reliable sources. Sample articles include why you are taller in the morning than at night or why an onion makes you cry. Browse through the site to view the latest items or use the headers near the top of the page to choose from different categories. Subscribe to the site's social media accounts or newsletter to receive the latest updates.
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tag(s): business (58), cultures (108), politics (98), space (226), STEM (193), trivia (20)
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Share a link to Knowledge Stew on classroom computers or your class webpage. Have students share an article of interest from the site with peers then complete some of their own research. Ask them to save their resources using a bookmarking site like SearchTeam, reviewed here. SearchTeam allows you to collaboratively share web resources and include comments. When finished, have students create a video explanation about what they learned using Powtoon, reviewed here. This tool allows users to easily create video explanations by following step-by-step directions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flash Card Maker - Scholastic
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K to 12
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Scholastic offers this simple to use flash card maker. Choose math or words to begin creating your flash cards then enter information for both sides of the card. When complete, ...more
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Scholastic offers this simple to use flash card maker. Choose math or words to begin creating your flash cards then enter information for both sides of the card. When complete, display cards online or send to your printer for a physical copy. Be sure also to check out the articles shared with tips for using flash cards as memory boosters, to study a world language, and more.
tag(s): flash cards (45), test prep (95)
In the Classroom
Create flash cards as a quick review of any topic. Instead of using index cards, have students create their own flashcards for online review. Be sure to share a link on your class webpage for use at home. Take learning beyond rote memorization and have students use terms from their flashcards or discuss their math problems in a blog post. Use a tool like Telegra.ph, reviewed here. There is no registration with Telegra.ph, and you will get a unique URL for sharing the blog post. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or Twitter links. Create a collaborative class book for students to view anywhere using Book Creator, reviewed here. Book Creator allows users to include images, videos, and more to create multimedia interactive books.
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Smithsonian X 3D - Smithsonian Institution
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6 to 12
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Tour some of the Smithsonian Museum's most treasured objects through 3D models and scientific missions. Through the use of 3D digitization techniques, the museum is rapidly adding content...more
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Tour some of the Smithsonian Museum's most treasured objects through 3D models and scientific missions. Through the use of 3D digitization techniques, the museum is rapidly adding content and collections to this site telling never-known stories about the museum's treasures. Use the site's search features to find models; some also include tours with additional information. Choose videos to learn how curators on the 3D team captured and shared information. Select the educators portion of the site to download an ebook interdisciplinary learning experience combining technology and history in the study of Abraham Lincoln. For help in using this site, be sure to visit the Getting Started portion including directions on how to use the tools. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos on this site may not be viewable. You could always view them at home and bring them to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as ClipGrab, reviewed here, to download the videos from YouTube.
tag(s): dinosaurs (54), lincoln (83), museums (46), presidents (124), space (226), STEM (193), virtual field trips (54)
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Take advantage of these many resources to take a virtual visit with your class to the Smithsonian Museum. View artifacts and tours together on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector then allow students to explore on their own. After viewing a tour, ask students to research a topic further. Instead of a written book report have students create an online quiz or game for fellow students using a quiz tool like Arcade Game Generator, reviewed here, or Quiznetic, reviewed here. Use a video response tool like Flipgrid, reviewed here, for student collaboration and sharing of research. Ask students to create their own virtual field trip using Google Earth, reviewed here. Have students add articles, images, and videos to locations featured on their virtual trip.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kami - Kami, Ltd
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K to 12
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Kami is a web application offering the ability to view and edit documents online including PDF files. Create an account to begin using the site and open a PDF or ...more
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Kami is a web application offering the ability to view and edit documents online including PDF files. Create an account to begin using the site and open a PDF or supported document. Use the toolbar to draw, highlight, or add notes to your document. Changes automatically save to your Google Drive.
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tag(s): collaboration (32), conversions (28), editing (75)
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Use Kami on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector to share and highlight information on documents during lessons. Ask students to use this site to highlight information. For example, in short stories have students highlight foreshadowing events, character clues, or descriptive phrases. Have students create an annotated image using Thinglink, reviewed hereEdge Features:
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Dictionary.com - Dictionary.com, LLC
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4 to 12
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Dictionary.com provides much more information than a typical dictionary. Browse the page to find the Word of the Day, grammar tips, and word trends. Find the menu or "hamburger" (3...more
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Dictionary.com provides much more information than a typical dictionary. Browse the page to find the Word of the Day, grammar tips, and word trends. Find the menu or "hamburger" (3 small lines located at the top-left hand corner of the home page) to translate text into different languages, play games, or read the very interesting blog. Creating an account isn't necessary; however, it allows you to save words as favorites.
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tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (177), dictionaries (58), game based learning (137), thesaurus (23), word choice (28)
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Use this online dictionary instead of printed dictionaries and thesauruses in the classroom. Be sure to share a link to this site on your class website. Display the word of the day on your interactive whiteboard as a lesson starter during writing or language arts lessons. Ask students to include featured words during writing activities using Google Documents, then highlight each time the word is used. Take it a "tech" step further and have students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as WordItOut, reviewed here. Dive even deeper and have students or groups of students create daily video presentations featuring their choice for word of the day (or week) using a tool like Powtoon, reviewed here. Share their videos on a site such as TeacherTube, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Graphics Fairy - The Graphics Fairy LLC
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6 to 12
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Choose from over 5,000 free images, tutorials, and project ideas at The Graphics Fairy. Most images feature vintage topics. Visit the "New Here?" section of the site for a quick ...more
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Choose from over 5,000 free images, tutorials, and project ideas at The Graphics Fairy. Most images feature vintage topics. Visit the "New Here?" section of the site for a quick overview of finding and using images including copyright terms. Use the link to categories in the header bar to find and select images. Be sure to also check out the tutorials for printing and transferring images to clothing, furniture, and other items.
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tag(s): animals (320), architecture (84), design (88), images (283), plants (176), shakespeare (109), victorian (20)
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Bookmark and save this site to use as a resource for finding vintage-style images. Because many items on the site feature vintage topics, this site works well with many social studies and literature lessons. Share images on the site to demonstrate architectural features, images from Shakespearean times, or medieval costumes. Ask students to use images from the site as part of written reports (using appropriate copyright attribution). Then use Flipsnack, reviewed here, to turn their PDFs into an online flippable book. If you only have a word doc or image use PDFaid, reviewed here, to convert them to PDF format. Ask students to work in groups to design and create their own period-appropriate costumes based on images found on this site. Use a tool such as Adobe Spark for Education, reviewed here, and share their work as part of a multimedia presentation with their peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What So Proudly We Hail - University of Pennsylvania, Amy Kass, and Leon Kass
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K to 12
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What So Proudly We Hail offers more than 1200 free civics resources and lessons based on short stories, songs, and speeches. Choose the resources link to access and filter content....more
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What So Proudly We Hail offers more than 1200 free civics resources and lessons based on short stories, songs, and speeches. Choose the resources link to access and filter content. The many filter options allow you to choose by grade level, topic, state standards, and much more.
tag(s): branches of government (52), constitution (88), environment (322), ethics (20), immigration (61), primary sources (92)
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Take advantage of the many resources on this site for use with civics lessons, Constitution Day activities, and teaching about primary resources. Share documents found on this site on your interactive whiteboard and use the tools found in your software to highlight and explore specific parts of any document. Instead of reading documents in class, have students use an online voice recording tool like Vocaroo, reviewed here, to share important portions on your class website. Have students create an annotated image sharing information about primary sources or civics lessons including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Thinglink, reviewed here. Instead of writing a book report, ask students to create an animated video slide show using a tool like Powtoon, reviewed here, to recreate or discuss historical events.
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Typely - typely.com
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4 to 12
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Typely is a free online proofreading tool. In comparison to other grammar checkers, this tool focuses on usage errors instead of grammatical errors. Typely provides feedback on common...more
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Typely is a free online proofreading tool. In comparison to other grammar checkers, this tool focuses on usage errors instead of grammatical errors. Typely provides feedback on common mistakes including redundancy, sexism, and misspellings among others. Copy and paste your text into the editor to view results. Use settings to change the appearance of your text and use of Typely. When finished, save your document to your computer or create a Typely account to save online.
tag(s): editing (75), grammar (210), proofreading (25), spelling (166), writing (363)
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Bookmark Typely for use with any writing projects to allow students to concentrate on content instead of grammar. Be sure to share a link on your class webpage and classroom computers for students to use with written work. Ask students to analyze their writing by sharing a before and after analysis as a one-time blog post using Telegra.ph, reviewed here, or as part of their digital portfolio using bulb, reviewed here as a digital portfolio tool.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Understood - Understood.org USA LLC
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K to 12
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Understood is an online collaboration of 15 non-profit organizations with a goal to provide learning resources for students aged 3-20. The site offers thousands of articles, decision...more
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Understood is an online collaboration of 15 non-profit organizations with a goal to provide learning resources for students aged 3-20. The site offers thousands of articles, decision guides, quizzes, and more. Also, choose from unique tools such as the Parenting Coach, Tech Finder, and Through Your Child's Eyes (simulations of different learning issues). Use the Parent Toolkit to find personalized resources available by topic, grade, or learning disorder. Videos reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable. You could always view them at home and bring them to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as ClipGrab, reviewed here, to download the videos from YouTube.
tag(s): emotions (37), learning disability (18), learning styles (20), preK (284), professional development (160), Special Needs (35)
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Bookmark this site as an excellent tool for finding learning resources for classroom students and sharing with parents. Be sure to share a link to the site with parents on your class website or newsletter. Use items found on this site as part of your professional development activities. Organize participant's thoughts and ideas using a mind mapping tool like MindMup, reviewed here. Share websites, articles, and resources related to your topic using a bookmarking tool such as SearchTeam, reviewed here. SearchTeam allows you to share resources and add comments making collaboration easy for participants. Expand your learning and collaboration efforts using a tool like FlipGrid, reviewed here. FlipGrid is a video response tool that allows you to record a question and gather video responses. As a final product and follow-up to send to your participants, share information learned from this site and others through a multimedia presentation with Sway, reviewed here. Sway is an easy to use tool for creating professional-looking online presentations including video, images, text, and more.
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Bing Images - Microsoft
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K to 12
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Take advantage of Bing's robust image search features to find images for any occasion. Similar to other search engines, Bing offers a search bar to locate images using keywords. What...more
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Take advantage of Bing's robust image search features to find images for any occasion. Similar to other search engines, Bing offers a search bar to locate images using keywords. What makes Bing different is some of the additional options provided on the home page. Each day Bing provides a different background image, choose the info link to learn about the featured image or scroll through to find stunning images from previous days. Other features on this page share images to currently trending news stories.
tag(s): clip art (9), creative commons (23), images (283), Microsoft (39), photography (156)
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Bookmark Bing images to use when searching for images to use in newsletters, your class website, research projects, and more. Choose interesting images or Bing's image of the day to use for writing prompts. Ask students to create a simple one-page website using a free webpage maker like Carrd, reviewed here to share their creative writing projects. Create a Microsoft account and log in to save images. Add your saved images to collections to organize and share content with others. Use images to create animated videos using a video tool like Biteable, reviewed here. Biteable offers you the opportunity to upload your own text, images, and sound using drag and drop features.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reader - MindSky
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Reader is an app for desktop and mobile devices that allows you to save articles without a lot of the clutter. Sign up using your email and password, then activate ...more
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Reader is an app for desktop and mobile devices that allows you to save articles without a lot of the clutter. Sign up using your email and password, then activate your account using the link sent to your email. Follow directions to download the app if you think you will be using Reader on a regular basis. However, you don't have to download the app. You can just click the "+" sign at the top right and enter the URL of the article you want to read right in your browser. Reader's features allow you to highlight and share articles. Viewing options include several themes and font options. All features are fully functional in your browser, too! Editors note, the activation link to create an account was not sent immediately. Be sure to create and set up your account well in advance before using it. Check your spam folder if you don't find the activation link.
tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (177), media literacy (65), reading comprehension (127)
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Download Reader onto classroom computers and mobile devices for saving and sharing web articles. This app is especially useful for ESL/ELL or Special Education students to help remove distracting information. After reading articles, have students share their thoughts using a voice recording tool like Vocaroo, reviewed here, then share their recordings on your class website. Share several articles with students using Reader, then post an essential question on Recap for younger students, reviewed here, or on FlipGrid for older students, reviewed here. Both Recap and Flipgrid allow students to post video question responses, then add comments to the posted responses creating an excellent tool for collaborative discussions. Share student responses and discussions with a class podcast using Podcast Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Media Literacy - TeachersFirst
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Peruse this curated list to find resources related to media literacy. Media literacy is a set of skills that help people to analyze, evaluate, and create messages in a wide ...more
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Peruse this curated list to find resources related to media literacy. Media literacy is a set of skills that help people to analyze, evaluate, and create messages in a wide variety of media modes, genres, and formats. To become media literate, students must learn to raise the right questions about what they are listening to, watching, or reading. Media literacy education is about helping students become competent, critical, and literate in all media forms so that they can appropriately interpret what they see or hear rather than blindly accepting what they are told. This collection of resources includes lesson ideas, activities, and resources for teaching media literacy skills. Be sure also to check out the media literacy professional learning resources.
tag(s): critical thinking (118), cyberbullying (45), digital citizenship (66), evaluating sources (16), internet safety (116), media literacy (65), news (258), primary sources (92), professional development (160), social media (30)
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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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