TED-Ed

WEBSITE ↬ TED-Ed

AUDIENCE ↬ teachers & admins

CONTENT ↬ all

GRADE LEVELS ↬ all grades

I have enjoyed several TED Talks. They always make me think about the topic being covered in a way differently than I currently do. TED-Ed brings that world to you & your students. You will find great lesson plans that support the video. I used a couple of them in my own classroom when I taught Communications - seeing real students speaking to audiences helped my students see what good examples are for their peers.

HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS RESOURCE?

I can see teachers using this to find solid, well thought out lesson plans to support their classroom. Their lessons lay out how to use it in the classroom, but I don't be afraid to add your own spin on it and really make it work for you & your students. Maybe it will inspire you to have your students create their own Ted Talks?

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Gizmos

WEBSITE ↬ Gizmos

AUDIENCE ↬ teachers & students

CONTENT ↬ math & science

GRADE LEVELS ↬ 3-12

"The world's largest library of math and science simulations." 

If you are a math or science teacher, that probably caught your eye. Poking around at the site, I found a great filtering system - by grade, by topic, and by standard. It looks to be well organized - always a plus in my book. I also see that there is a free trial for an entire month of all their Gizmos and then a reduced account if you choose not to purchase. This is always a great way to try out a product before investing in it. And at the very least, there is a rotating selection of free ones to come back to.

HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS RESOURCE?

I can see math & science teachers using Gizmos in their classrooms to support students' learning on a variety of topics. Gizmos might be perfect to challenge some students, support others, or simply give practice in applying content knowledge.

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We Are Teachers Games

WEBSITE ↬ We Are Teachers Games

AUDIENCE ↬ teachers

CONTENT ↬ all

GRADE LEVELS ↬ all grades

Such a fun concept! We Are Teachers has created a page on their site where they share out place with fun brain boosts and other challenges that teachers can use in their classroom. They are building this out, so keep an eye out for new games to added!   

HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS RESOURCE?

I can see teachers using this for brain breaks, fast finishers, or morning work. 

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Grammar Check Infographics

WEBSITE ↬ Grammar Check Infographics

AUDIENCE ↬ teachers & admins

CONTENT ↬ all

GRADE LEVELS ↬ all grades

The Infographics page on GrammarCheck.net offers a collection of visual guides on a variety of grammar and writing topics. This is a great resource for educators because the infographics cover everything from common writing errors and literary devices to unique collective nouns for animals. The friendly and colorful format makes learning about grammar more engaging and memorable for students.  

HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS RESOURCE?

I see teachers printing them out and displaying in their classroom or using as a digital teaching aid. They might also think of using a few of them as inspiration for having students create their own as a way to demonstrate understanding of a grammar topic.

Enjoy!

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Combine PDFs in Preview (Mac OS)

WEBSITE ↬ Combine PDFs in Preview

AUDIENCE ↬ teachers

CONTENT ↬ all

GRADE LEVELS ↬ all grades

Have you ever struggled to combine PDFs and used online sites to help? Have you used all your "freebies" and wished it was easier? 

I don't know who needs this but when I stumbled on it my mind was BLOWN! I loved learning this and I soon realized I am not the only one who needs it. It is FREE and can be used again and again and again. (I just used it this past weekend to combine 2 labels to mail boxes with. SIMPLE!)

Do you have a Mac computer? Then you are in luck! Bookmark this and commit it to memory.

HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS RESOURCE?

I can see teachers using this to help them combine PDFs into one file. Maybe it's to make it easier to print. Maybe it's to "stitch" multiple PDFs into one file. LOVE this!

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SNO Sites

WEBSITE ↬ SNO Sites

AUDIENCE ↬ teachers

CONTENT ↬ writing / journalism

GRADE LEVELS ↬ 9-12

Do you teach journalism or writing with high schoolers? If so, this is the website for you and your students. SNO is an all-in-one platform that offers technology, service, and training to support student media programs online. They have WordPress websites with the FLEX theme, managed hosting, mobile apps, and workflow management tools (FLOW). The service also includes training resources and professional support tailored for student media, serving both college and K-12 news sites.  

HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS RESOURCE?

I can see teachers using this in their news and journalism class. This will allow for easy and professional sharing of school news. It does come with a cost, but it is definitely worth looking into!

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The Social Studies FIELD Guide (book & resources)

WEBSITE ↬ The Social Studies FIELD Guide

AUDIENCE ↬ teachers

CONTENT ↬ history

GRADE LEVELS ↬ all grades

I am going to revert to being a social studies teacher for a little bit while I sing the praises of this book & it's accompanying website with resources. 

Amazing!

I've linked the website here, but it's really all about a book - The Social Studies FIELD Guide. The FIELD is an acronym for "Foundational Evidence, Inquiry, EdTech, and Lesson Design". This can help every history teacher ... and to top off the pedagogy, the website provides a lot of resources for you to explore.

HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS RESOURCE?

I can see teachers using this to improve their own teaching. Even a veteran can learn a thing or two. There's also the ability to join the community and connect with other like-minded educator's. 

Explore even more in an article written for Matt Miller's blog, Ditch That Textbook, from the book's authors --> "Ditch the lecture, dig into learning: Level up your Social Studies classroom with the FIELD Guide" 

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