…modeling come alive for students, creating a more tactile experience. Search the Google Play store for “free sculpting” or “3D modeling and animation.” For example, Sculpt+ is one free Android…
Social Studies Dimension 4: Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action
…is available with the free version. Free videos are limited to 5 minutes. Recordings save to Google Drive. Screencast-O-Matic: This free screen recorder is available for all platforms and allows…
Empower Students to Create Musically
…is no cost to search, listen, and download clips. NASA Library on SoundCloud Access historic sound recordings from NASA. Preview, select, and download. SoundBible.com Access free sound effects. Creative Commons…
Imagine, Record, Create: The Power of Video in Student Creation
…great choice for Chromebooks. The free version allows for editing and exports to YouTube or Google Drive. Recordings are limited to 5 minutes with the free version. Screencast-O-Matic Screencast-O-Matic can…
Search and Seek Credible Information: Step 3 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process
…contain that word. Example: “timber wolf” -basketball Use Advanced Search features. Many search engines and databases have advanced search options to help students use the Boolean operators as well as…
Enhance Language Learning With Technology
…your own review and practice activities with these free templates. Each option allows you to turn a Google Sheet into a game or review activity. Options include flash cards, quiz…
Social Studies Dimension 2: Applying Disciplinary Concepts and Tools
…modes are available. myfreebingocards.com: With this site, you can create print or virtual bingo cards. Quizlet: This is a flashcard-based review platform that includes several review options, such as quizzes,…
Practice, Review, and Enrich Math Skills With Digital Tools
…with a class code, their access to Freckle content is unlimited, even with the free version. Teachers get basic reporting, assignment, and management options for free. A premium account is…
Present Art Using Technology
…Padlets with the free account. Old Padlets can be retired, so new ones can be used. Wakelet: Create a collaborative list of resources (text, links, videos, images, PDFs, Google Docs,…
Apply and Extend Science Skills and Concepts With Virtual Simulations, Labs, and Interactive Science Materials
…focus on scientific simulations, virtual labs, and interactive science materials. Nearly all are free, or have components that are free, and are easily accessible on most digital platforms. Simulations HTML5…
Find and Explore Websites to Help Teach Music
…University of Edinburgh through Coursera. Most course materials are available for free, but payment is required to earn a certificate or access graded assignments. Musicca Access free, online exercises and…
Integrate Digital Focused Note-Taking Strategies and Tools
…format is the ability to search those notes. This can allow the students to make connections they might otherwise miss. Using Control+F (PC) or Command+F (Mac) can give students a…
Weave the Information Together: Step 4 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process
…they learn will raise a new question, highlight a new possibility, or prompt them to do some more research. This is all very acceptable—and in many ways, ideal—since we often…
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…to thrive. Schools can utilize AVID’s professional learning modules and materials for in-service training and can access all of these resources year-round. AVID allows users to access training materials through…
Review, Reflect, and Revise: Step 6 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process
…as time allows. CARES Peer Review: The Excelsior Online Writing Lab’s CARES Peer Review Feedback Form can be used by students to Congratulate the positives, Ask clarifying questions, Request more…