FEBRUARY EDTECH UPDATE
February 2023 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies & More..
I LOVE TO READ MONTH - Virtual Student Events
I Love to Read Month, celebrated in February, is an entire month dedicated to promoting a love of reading and being read to. 📚
Seesaw is promoting a love of reading during I Love to Read Month with a series of virtual author visits for K-6 students. During these visits, authors will read one of their books to students and lead students through a follow-up activity.
There are a variety of times, dates, and author visits to accommodate students. ⭐️ Spread the word with educators in your school and district by re-sharing this post. ⭐️
Teachers can register their classes here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gmiTZG5W
#ilovetoreadmonth #reading #lovetoread #education #edtech #edchat #author #teachers #students #educators
5 Reasons Why It Is More Important Than Ever to Teach Creativity
Digital Citizenship list of @CommonSenseEd 's topics with @Seesaw activities
Google Draw
Looking for some digital art examples? Check out this digital art gallery by @EmmaCottier! All pieces made with love with Google Draw!
Photo Words
NEW! Creating Photo Words with Google Slides by @ericcurts- https://controlaltachieve.com/2023/01/creating-photo-words-with-google-slides.html… Place an image inside text in Slides to make designs for vocabulary, names, places, concepts, reflections, goals & more!
Snow Globe Choice Board
As cold as it's been, students will love this choiceboard from @shannonmmiller. It includes #PebbleGo and a lot of places for kids to learn and create. ❄️
https://buff.ly/3GSQtFmQuizlet
Quizlet makes simple learning tools that let you study anything. Start learning today with flashcards, games and expert-written solutions.
Black History Podcast
February's podcast list from Jeff Glade is in honor of Black History Month.
These episodes celebrate Black stories, accomplishments, and joy!
Options for PreK-12:
🏀 Athletes
🦸🏽 Comics
🎧 Music
🎓Trailblazers
Lots more Full, free list http://bit.ly/BlackHistoryPodcasts22…
ChatGPT
@EvanDunne
on how ChatGPT can assist teachers when planning & delivering lessons. ChatGPT can generate resources, produce lesson plans, differentiate material and saves time on all sorts of tasks.SO COOL.....
- AI Writing Check is a free tool created by the collaborative efforts of the non-profits Quill.org and CommonLit. AI Writing Check is a tool that was created to help teachers try to recognize writing created through the use of artificial intelligence.
- Fathom Reads - 1000s of interactive ebooks read aloud in up to 10 languages. Video record and playback, word highlighting, bilingual, adjust speed, interactive animal and more.
- Blooket is a web-based quiz game platform for group competition or solo study. What sets it apart is that the quizzes can be re-themed using a variety of "game modes" that offer unique visual themes and gameplay types, turning quizzes into a competitive experience.
- NASA's Eyes, a way for you to learn about your home planet, our solar system, the universe beyond and the spacecraft exploring them.
Check out these cool Utah Education Network Resources!
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Professional Learning Live Explore helpful resources, practice new skills, and reflect on ways Apple technology can support great learning and teaching. These hands-on virtual sessions run for approximately 60 minutes and are offered twice daily.
- Visit apple.co/apl to learn more and register.
💥NEW!!! 💥- Apple has launched a new professional learning hub for educators called the Apple Education Community, which expands on the resources previously hosted on the Apple Teacher Learning Center and adds a brand new educator Forum, now live in beta.
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