…It’s perfect for creating 3D games, video for film, architecture, simulations, and more. This sophisticated and professional tool is available for free download. Learn more about Unreal Engine for educators….
Spark Curiosity and Ask Questions for Inquiry Learning: Step 1 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process
…how to view and analyze primary sources. PhET offers simulations that can be used by students to experiment and test out their ideas virtually. For more ideas, leverage your professional…
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…
Ed Tip: Searching and Seeking Answers
Overview A key part of any inquiry process is searching for answers. We often think of this as research, and traditional research is a key part of this process. However,…
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…
Plug Into a Professional Learning Network
…hybrid version, with part face-to-face and part remote learning? With so many uncertainties facing them this fall, teachers will likely be looking for insights, support, and ideas. A Professional Learning…
Elaborate and Express Your Learning: Step 5 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process
…and Cons Here are some common strategies and digital tools for organizing information: Bulleted lists and outlines: See directions for Google Docs, Microsoft OneNote, or Microsoft Word. Mind maps: Use…
Ed Tip: Professional Learning Networks (PLNs)
…How can I learn more? Explore AVID Open Access for more free templates, tool tips, podcasts, and other great resources, including the related article, Plug Into a Professional Learning Network….
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…
Ed Tip: Categorizing
…Microsoft PowerPoint Frayer-Style Organizer (With Images) Google Slides Microsoft PowerPoint Frayer-Style Organizer (Blank) Google Slides Microsoft PowerPoint Main Idea and Supporting Details Google Slides Microsoft PowerPoint Venn Diagram (2 Circles)…
aiEDU: Free AI Resources for Teachers and Their Classrooms
…up to the plate to provide quality—and free—resources that teachers can use with their students. These resources can save teachers time, provide them with quality content, and help them feel…
Access Free Day of AI Resources
…who register for Day of AI not only gain access to the curriculum and lesson plans, but they also have access to optional free professional development training. While the official…
Review, Reflect, and Revise: Step 6 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process
…using tools such as Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft OneNote, or Seesaw (Tips). Blog reflections: Have students journal in blogs where readers can respond to posts, making it a more…
Leverage Virtual Field Trips to Engage Students in Authentic Learning Experiences
…Vocabulary.com, or Visuwords.com to help them define new words that they may encounter during their experience. Provide an Overview or Orientation Before their virtual field trip, you may also want…
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…