…you can use to continue learning, generate ideas, and develop lessons as an instructor. Many websites include premium features, but most also include free options. Some of the free sites…
Integrate Online Courses and eLearning Sites Into Your Math Classroom
…instruction with video, text, practice, and a test. Mathigon: Mathigon calls itself “the textbook of the future.” This free site includes a suite of math manipulatives, math activities, and free…
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 Resources to Help Plan Math Lessons
…you are creating your own math activities or lessons. Teachers can get the premium version for free using this link. AOA Graphic Organizers: Explore free graphic organizers at AVID Open…
Enter the Magical World of Animation
…online or download the app for Windows. There are many free curriculums and tools to help students with animation in Scratch. For example, Google CS First provides a free unit…
AI and the 4 Cs: Communication
…market. While their premium version offers advanced writing assistance, the free version will help you with grammar, spelling, punctuation, conciseness, and tone detection. There is also a free Google Chrome…
#249 – Making a Choice: Free, “Freemium,” or Premium
…effective. May include a free trial period for users to try the product. Access Options Only use products that are fully free. Only use free features of “freemium” products. Find…
Use Videoconferencing Software in Three Ways During Remote and Hybrid Learning
Videoconferencing software is a cornerstone for many distance learning teachers. In a hybrid learning model, you will see your students in-person, so video meetings are less essential. Still, there may…
Picture This: The Power of Images in Student Creation
…Google Play. It’s easy to use, even for the youngest learners. Canva: Canva offers over 250,000 free templates and thousands of free photos and graphics. It’s a great tool for…
Design Flexible Lessons for Hybrid Learning
If you design hybrid lessons like you would design a traditional, face-to-face lesson, you will likely end up creating multiple versions of every lesson, with one for each learning group…
Get Started With the Big Three Chatbots: ChatGPT, Bing, and Bard
…GPT-3 version, however, is free. Key Features and Details Website: www.bing.com From Microsoft Integration of GPT-4 and Bing search Free access in Microsoft Edge browser Integrates live web search Provides…
Pre-Write With Purpose: Step 1 in Powering Up and Enhancing the Writing Process With Technology
…database. Conduct a general web search. Use Google or another web browser and search for your topic, keeping it broad. Start with just your general topic. Then, scan the results…
#87 – Exploring the Crossroads of Assessment, Student Choice, and Grading: Stories From a High School Science Class
…failure. That is an authentic experience not rewarded by test scores in a classroom. To bring in more authentic science, Mark has flipped his classroom. Students learn core content outside…
#27 – Create an Engaged Learner Journey with the Hybrid Model
Today, we are focused on exploring how to efficiently and effectively plan for hybrid learning. Instead of creating multiple lessons every day, we will share best practices for designing flexible…
Social Studies Dimension 1: Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries
…and ready-to-use resources: Introduction: Engage Students by Cultivating Their Curiosity Ask: Spark Curiosity and Ask Questions for Inquiry Learning Note: Note the Possibilities for Inquiry Learning Search and Seek: Search…