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OK2Ask: Using Multimedia Text Sets for Student Knowledge Construction - TeachersFirst
Grades
2 to 12Looking for a new...more
Looking for a new way to engage your learners as they study a topic? Try Multimedia Text Sets (MMTS)! In this session, we'll learn to curate topically related materials and organize them in order to help students build background knowledge and vocabulary. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn the difference between HyperDocs and MMTS; 2. Explore sample Multimedia Text Sets; and 3. Plan for the use of MMTS in the classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
In the Classroom
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OK2Ask: Google MANIA - Google Slides Basics - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12Learn the basics of...more
Learn the basics of Google Slides, the first step in creating engaging and effective presentations you can share with students, colleagues, and more! Participants will learn to use various tools and features to create, format, and customize presentations that support instructional goals. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn to create a basic Google Slides presentation; 2. Learn how to add and format text, images, and shapes and access other basic design features in Slides; and 3. Discover ways Slides can support instruction. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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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Starting Harry Potter - Wizarding World Digital LLC
Grades
3 to 12In the Classroom
In addition to just reading the books, young students can explore the magical creatures section on the website and then use a drawing app like Google Drawings, reviewed here to design their magical creature, complete with a description of its abilities and habitat. Not familiar with Google Drawings? Watch an archived OK2Ask session to learn how to use this tool:OK2Ask Google Drawings, here. After reading a portion of a Harry Potter book, students can use the character profiles to analyze a character's traits and development. They can then create their own fictional character using a tool like Storyboard That, reviewed here or for younger students Story Map, reviewed here incorporating elements inspired by the Harry Potter series. Older students can explore the series' themes and its impact on popular culture. They then create a podcast episode or a blog post using tools like Podbean (for podcasting), reviewed here or Straw.Page (for blogging), reviewed here to discuss their analysis.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Blended and Remote Learning with Microsoft Forms - TeachersFirst
Grades
2 to 12Microsoft Forms is...more
Microsoft Forms is often overlooked when discussing free tools for blended and remote instruction. Join us for this session and learn to use Forms to personalize instruction, accommodate learner differences, foster independent learning, and implement formative and summative assessments. Come prepared to explore and add this tool to your teaching toolkit. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Forms; 2. Understand how to use Forms to support remote instruction; and 3. Create a form for instructional use or data collection. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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: App Smashing with Wakelet - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12App Smashing is the...more
App Smashing is the process of using multiple apps or tools to create a final product or project. Join us to learn about this concept and how to use Wakelet - a robust curation and digital storytelling tool - in an app smash. Participants will discover the benefits of app smashing in the classroom, explore examples, learn about five tools that can be smashed with Wakelet, then create their own app smash! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the concept and benefits of app smashing; 2. Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create an app smash using Wakelet; and 3. Begin planning to use a Wakelet app smash in an instructional setting. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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: Google MANIA - Google Forms Basics - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12Google Forms is a versatile...more
Google Forms is a versatile tool you can use to create surveys and quizzes, collect research data, and plan events easily and quickly. Unlike other "freemium" web-based form tools, Google Forms is completely free and allows for an unlimited number of surveys, questions, and responses. Join this session and learn to use Google Forms to support classroom instruction and improve your productivity. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore the features of Google Forms; 2. Discover a variety of uses for Google Forms; and 3. Learn to create a basic Google Form. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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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FindIcons - findicons.com
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a resource for finding and saving icons to use on your website, or to include with class projects. Share this site with students to find icons for projects. If you make a whole-class account, you can create user sets in advance of projects to save time. In primary grades, these icons are terrific for teacher use! Use icons to create non-verbal signs for your non-readers in your classroom. Special education, world language, and ELL/ESL teachers can create non-verbal prompts for language learning. Use icons on your interactive whiteboard as drag and drop or labeling activities to build vocabulary and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's a Thesaurus? - Education Development Center
Grades
5 to 12In the Classroom
Use as an introduction to the thesaurus when teaching dictionary skills. Click on a related, non-video lesson on "Finding New Ways to Say Something" for more ideas about how to teach thesaurus skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Mania - Google Keep Basics - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12Feeling overwhelmed...more
Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and scattered ideas? Discover the simplicity and power of Google Keep, a versatile tool that can transform your personal workflow and boost your productivity! In this one-hour session, you'll learn how to harness Google Keep's robust features to capture thoughts, manage tasks, and streamline your day-to-day activities. Experience the convenience of integrating text, images, audio, and sketches into color-coded notes and checklists that keep your personal and professional life perfectly aligned. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover the core functionalities of Google Keep. 2. Learn how to quickly capture thoughts, images, and voice memos using various devices. 3. Understand how to utilize color-coding, labels, and pinning features to categorize information and prioritize tasks. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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 Integration Made Easy with Symbaloo Learning Paths - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12Differentiate your...more
Differentiate your instruction by creating interactive gameboard-style virtual lessons with Symbaloo Learning Paths. Create personalized learning pathways infused with formative assessment questions, review material, and branching to allow students to learn at their own speed. Join us and learn how to create a learning path from scratch or by altering one created by another teacher and take advantage of real-time progress data. Don't miss this opportunity to make learning fun and effective for all learners. As a result of this session, teachers 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.
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: Google MANIA - Accessibility Features for Diverse Learners - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12The Google suite of...more
The Google suite of tools has accessibility features that will help you give all students the chance to show their best work. This session will introduce you to these features and show you how to use them to support all students--even those who don't have a documented need. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn basic accessibility features included in the Google suite of tools; 2. Explore instructional strategies that use these features; and 3. Plan for the use of Google's built-in accessibility features in your classroom. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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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Twitter Chat: Teacher Preparation: A Chat for Future Educators - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Find resources and tips shared from veteran educators. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for input and insight from both new and experienced educators.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Word Counter - Word Counter
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Demonstrate the use of Word Counter on your Interactive Whiteboard. Once the redundant words have appeared on the program, display the text they came from and have students make suggestions for stating the sentences in a different way, or using synonyms. Post a link to Word Counter on your webpage for parents and students to use at home. Use Word Counter for your own writing in newsletters home, emails to parents, graduate work, and notes to administration. Be sure to share Word Counter with your colleagues.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Find a Word You Can't Spell - TV411
Grades
5 to 12In the Classroom
Use this video as an introduction to dictionary skills. ESL/ELL students will benefit from this introduction to puzzling spelling and the use of phonetics, as well. Have students create their own comics to explain other phonetic hints they want to share with classmates such as the "ph" sounds like "f" illustration from the video. Have students create an online or printed comic using one of the tools and ideas included in this collection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google MANIA - Google Forms Basics - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12Google Forms is a...more
Google Forms is a versatile tool you can use to create surveys and quizzes, collect research data, and plan events easily and quickly. Unlike other "freemium" web-based form tools, Google Forms is completely free and allows for an unlimited number of surveys, questions, and responses. Join this session and learn to use Google Forms to support classroom instruction and improve your productivity. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore the features of Google Forms; 2. Discover a variety of uses for Google Forms; and 3. Learn to create a basic Google form. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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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Multiple Meanings - TV411
Grades
5 to 12In the Classroom
Use this video clip as a quick introduction to helping students who are debating over which meaning to choose in a common dictionary entry. For a special project, have students diagram a word's several meanings with an online tool such as Interactive Three Circle Venn Diagram, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: MIE Day - Quick & Engaging Explorations with Multimedia Text Sets - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12Dive into the dynamic...more
Dive into the dynamic world of Multimedia Text Sets (MMTS) and discover ways to captivate your students' curiosity. In this workshop, we'll explore the art of curating diverse, topic-related resources that not only build background knowledge and vocabulary, but also foster critical thinking and reflection. We'll introduce innovative thinking routines that structure student engagement with MMTS, ensuring a deeper understanding and a more meaningful learning experience. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Review the benefits of MMTS for student engagement and knowledge building. 2. Integrate thinking routines with MMTS to enhance student interaction and comprehension. 3. Develop a plan for incorporating MMTS into your curriculum. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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: AI for Differentiation - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In today's diverse...more
In today's diverse classrooms, educators face the challenge of meeting the unique needs of every student. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools offers exciting new opportunities to differentiate instruction to meet these needs. In this dynamic hands-on workshop, we'll explore the intersection of AI technology and the pedagogy behind differentiation to empower educators to create inclusive and effective learning environments. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn how to use AI technologies to support differentiated instruction in the classroom. 2. Develop a practical understanding of how to integrate AI tools with established differentiation strategies to create dynamic and inclusive learning experiences for all students. 3. Share ideas with other participants and plan to use AI to differentiate instruction in your learning environment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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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Roxxem - Peakay Inc.
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Before sharing songs and activities with students, carefully select filters for content ratings ranging from G, PG, PG-13, to R. Share Roxxem learning games on classroom devices or complete activities together on your whiteboard to review vocabulary and pronunciation. Roxxem is an excellent tool for students at home to learn a language not offered in your school. Share this site with parents to use at home. Engage students in learning by asking them to write short songs or poems, then use Animate with Audio, reviewed here to share their work with peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Tools Smackdown: Multilingual Learner Edition - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12Multilingual learners...more
Multilingual learners face unique challenges in the classroom, but technology can be a powerful ally in supporting their language development and academic success. Join us for this fast-paced tech tool smackdown, where we'll compare and contrast some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite resources for supporting multilingual learners. Get ready to hear about features, functionalities, and classroom implementation ideas that will help you pick the perfect tools for your classroom needs! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Discover and compare some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite technology tools that support multilingual learners. 2. Evaluate one or more tools for classroom use. 3. Share ideas for using these resources with other participants. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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