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Dear Amazing Teachers,
It’s that magical season when the glitter somehow ends up everywhere except on the art projects, the kids are just slightly more sugar-powered than usual, and your lesson plans are hanging on for dear life. That’s right—it’s almost winter break! 🎉
Before you settle in for your well-deserved hot cocoa marathon (or adult beverage of choice), we wanted to share some helpful tips, resources, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer in this special edition of the newsletter.
Remember: You’re not just counting down the days—you’re shaping minds and making memories, even if it’s in ugly sweaters. Hang in there—you’ve got this!
Happy Holidays!
🎅 Your (slightly frazzled but endlessly appreciative) Instructional Coach
Palm Springs artifact sharing from instructional and Literacy coaches across our district
Browse through the following Padlet created by coaches from the District of new and innovative things they are highlighting at the various school sites. There are many great ideas here that we will all continue to add to. If you have any questions about any of the materials, please let me know. Thank you to all of the Instructional and Literacy Coaches!
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Bella vista small skills group Teacher brainstorm
Below is an anonymous space to collaborate and share ideas to make small skills group instruction effective and meaningful for all students. Respond to each section by adding thoughts, ideas, pictures, videos, etc. You can respond by clicking the plus sign in the bottom right. Please let me know if you have any trouble accessing. We would like to get everyone to participate so all voices can be heard.
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generate podcasts from your slides, documents, etc. Trust me! you'll want to check this one out!
Below is by far one of the most innovative uses of AI I have ever seen. You can upload any document, including your Google Slides, documents, stories, sources, and lesson plans.
Create Podcasts with just one upload! And they are GOOD!! And from what I can tell....FREE!! Click image to the left to access the NotebookLM Site.
Thank you Michelle Summers for introducing this new AI resource. I was able to upload our October presentation and within 2 seconds, this site had created a full podcast that included accurate information from the slides. This is a gamechanger. If you would like support using it, please let me know or watch the videos below.
WEBINARS A PLENTY
Check out an amazing wealth of knowledge from educators around the world by joining EdWeb.net. The site is free to join and allows you access to all the recent research, FREE webinars, and a wonderful, collaborative community. I find so many great ideas here.
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udl it with click view
ClickView is an educational video platform designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences. It provides access to a vast library of high-quality, curriculum-aligned videos, tools, and resources tailored for teachers and students. The platform is commonly used in schools, colleges, and universities to support classroom instruction and independent learning.
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Key Features of ClickView:
Curriculum-Aligned Videos:
Videos are created or curated to match curriculum standards for various subjects and grade levels.
Interactive Video Tools:
Teachers can create interactive quizzes and annotations within videos to engage students and assess understanding.
Custom Content Creation:
Upload and share custom video content securely with your school community.
Integrated Platform:
Works with learning management systems (LMS) like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.
Analytics:
Track student engagement and progress with built-in analytics tools.
Offline Access:
Download videos for offline use, allowing for flexibility in areas with limited internet connectivity.
Professional Development:
ClickView also provides resources for teacher training and professional learning.
Multi-Device Access:
Compatible with desktops, tablets, and smartphones for convenient access.
December/January udl newsletter
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math stuff
Watch the video to the right with special guest Jo Boaler to learn how to make Math relatable to the real world to support student success with concepts.
Subscribe to the Podcast:
https://makemathmoments.com/podcast
Access Problem Based Lessons:
https://learn.makemathmoments.com/tasks
Join the Academy:
Scroll through the website below to learn 5 ways to use inquiry based learning to make math concepts relevant.
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