Identifying Resources
Glogster
A cloud-based platform for presentation and interactive learning. It allows users to mix all kinds of media on a virtual canvas to create multimedia posters, and access a library of engaging educational content created by students and educators worldwide
Edcite
A comprehensive education platform equipping teachers with customizable content and quality Common Core resources.
triple entry journal
a note-taking strategy for learning new vocabulary that uses a three-column format for definitions
Newsela
A data base of current events stories tailor-made for classroom use. Indexed by broad theme (e.g. War and Peace, Arts, Science, Health, Law, Money), stories are both student-friendly and can be accessed in different formats by reading level.
Frayer Model
A graphic organizer for building student vocabulary. This technique requires students to define target vocabulary and apply their knowledge by generating examples and non-examples, giving characteristics, and/or drawing a picture to illustrate the meaning of the word.
CommonLit,
A non-profit organization, which offers teachers a free online collection of Common Core aligned reading materials
Animoto
a cloud-based video creation service that produces video from photos, video clips, and music into video slideshows
Kahoot
a collection of questions on specific topics
Quizlet
a mobile & web-based study application. ...It trains students via flashcards , various games and tests.
Tagxedo
a word-cloud generator that pulls out all the stops with customization of over a dozen variables for truly unique and catchy word clouds
Thnikcerca
expert-designed lessons walk students through the process of developing an evidence-based argument in response to a debatable question
ReadWriteThink
provide educators, parents, and afterschool professionals with access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by offering the very best in free materials.
