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SHORTANSWER: What better way than to help students understand what they did well, what still needs improvement, and if their answer was CLEAR more than feedback.
Oftentimes, however, peer-to-peer feedback is lacking because they don’t know what to look for or HOW to provide that feedback. SHORTANSWER solves that problem by streamlining the peer feedback loop.
Watch this SHORT demo video, and if interested, dive into the much more detailed TUTORIAL video and help your scholars provide clear feedback while saving you time!
DIFFIT: DIFFIT is an AI tool that helps you differentiate different mediums/texts for your class. It is as simple as inputting a SINGLE WORD, copying and pasting an article link, or pasting a link to a YouTube video and it will do the rest--creating worksheets, lessons, and even Google Slides templates!
It will provide you with an adjusted grade level version of a text (2nd-12th grade), a summary, important vocab, comprehension questions, and discussion questions. WOW.
Watch the VIDEO to see it in action and put it to use HERE!
AFTEL: Looking for a SIMPLE timer website that gets your classroom’s attention? AFTEL has you covered. While the name may make no sense at all, the program itself does.
Need more time? Click a +. Need less? Click a -. When time is running out the screen goes from green to orange to red--then flashes! That’s it!
Want to check it out? Go to AFTEL.net and/or watch a quick demo HERE!
BRISK: BRISK is a simplified feedback and AI detection extension for Google Docs. With Brisk, you are able to quickly and easily provide glows, grows, and wonders of student writing, detect AI generated content, and even create basic assignments.
There are more PAID features, but the timesaving FREE ones are worth it! Watch the demo HERE and install the extension!
MOTE: Mote allows for embedded voice clips in all things Google--Classroom, Slides, Forms, Docs, etc-- and is a phenomenal accommodation tool for all students. It is ideal for students who may need help reading directions or for the younger grades who are just learning to read.
WATCH THE TUTORIAL VIDEO, add the Chrome extension and see where you can use it in your classes. (*Note: the free version of Mote has a 20 voice memo limit per month)
CLASSROOM SCREEN: The beginning of the year is all about setting strong routines and ensuring you are crystal clear with expectations. If you are not aware or have not tried CLASSROOM SCREEN, then you are missing out! It is a FREE one-stop-shop for all things classroom tools. With it you can change backgrounds, add images, timers, volume cues, notes, and even a noise meter to monitor what level you want your class working at. It is PERFECT for do-nows, morning work, and independent practice directions. Watch THIS tutorial video and give it a try!
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