tech toolbox by Kathryn Rosenthal

TPACK Model

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-01-28 20:37:15 UTC

This website goes into depth about how TPACK is used in the classroom. It answers many helpful questions that teachers may have and shows pictures to explain what is going on more concisely. The website answers what components are in TPACK and how teachers can use them in the classroom.

Video explaining TPACK

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-01-28 20:38:38 UTC

What is the TPACK Model?

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TPACK from Powerschool

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-01-28 20:40:09 UTC

Key Differences Between the TPACK and SAMR Tech Integration Frameworks

Google Tool Module

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-06 19:03:50 UTC

Google Draw

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 14:38:57 UTC

Students and teachers can use this to create things for art projects, class projects, and graphic organizers. This allows creativity and collaboration for both the teacher and the students. Students can investigate this site to create graphic organizers that work best.

Google Arts and Cultre

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 14:43:22 UTC

An online platform that provides access to cultural artifacts and artworks from around the world. This allows students to explore around the world and look at different cultures that surround them. Students can use this for history projects and geography lessons, and it allows them to create a vast exploration of the different cultures that they may never get to experience in real life.

Google Earth

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 14:45:19 UTC

Google Earth is a free program that allows users to explore the Earth in 3D using satellite and aerial imagery. Google Earth allows students to explore the world, visualize concepts, and connect with diverse cultures and environments in a way that traditional methods often can't.

Ways that AI helps teachers in the classroom.

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 14:48:04 UTC

This article talks about how AI can benefit teachers in the classroom as well as the students we teach. This article gives tips and tricks to use to show students how to use AI safely and appropriately.

Notebook LM

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 14:49:39 UTC

NotebookLM is an AI-powered research assistant that helps users organize and analyze their documents. By leveraging its ability to process and summarize information, educators can create engaging lesson plans, curate relevant resources, and support students in research and study.

Notebook LM (2)

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 14:50:36 UTC

This is another link on how educators can use Notebook LM safely in the classroom.

Google Sites

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 16:06:59 UTC

Google Sites is a free web-based platform that allows users to create and publish websites. Teachers can leverage Google Sites effectively for direct instruction by creating a centralized, interactive, and engaging online learning environment that houses course materials, resources, and interactive elements to support direct instruction strategies.

Google Sites (2)

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 16:08:59 UTC

This website shows tips and tricks on how to use Google sites in the classroom for both the teacher and the students.

Google Forms

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 16:13:15 UTC

Google Forms is a free online tool that allows users to create surveys, quizzes, and other types of forms. Teachers can create a quiz in Google Forms and then import it to a tool like Quizalize to turn it into an interactive learning game that captures students' attention.

Google Forms (2)

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 16:14:22 UTC

25 ways for teachers to use Google forms in the classroom.

Google Slides

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 16:17:59 UTC

Google Slides is a free, web-based presentation tool that allows users to create, edit, and share presentations. Google Slides can be a powerful tool for teacher-directed instruction by creating engaging presentations, interactive lessons, and structured learning experiences.

Google Slides (2)

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 16:18:48 UTC

Ways that teachers can use slides in the classroom.

GimKit

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 16:29:16 UTC

Gimkit is a classroom game-show platform where students compete by answering questions on their electronic devicesGimkit is a great platform to enhance student interaction through engaging game-based learning. By utilizing various game modes and features, you can create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment where students actively participate and learn together.

Pear

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 18:03:04 UTC

Pear Deck is an interactive tool that helps teachers engage students in learning through presentations. It's used to create formative assessments, provide real-time feedback, and encourage student participation. I can use Pear Deck to enhance teacher-directed instruction by creating interactive presentations that engage students, monitor their understanding in real time, and provide immediate feedback.

Curipod

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 18:04:57 UTC

Curipod is an AI-powered tool that helps teachers create interactive lessons and activities for students. It allows teachers to create slide shows with text, images, polls, drawings, and more. Students can join the lessons on their own devices and interact by answering questions, drawing, and more. Teachers can leverage Curipod to create dynamic lessons, foster student participation, and personalize learning experiences, while students can actively engage with the content through various interactive elements.

Hyper Docs

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 18:06:57 UTC

How HyperDocs Can Transform Your Teaching.

Edpuzzle

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-10 18:08:37 UTC

Edpuzzle is a free, web-based tool that helps teachers create interactive video lessons. Edpuzzle engages student learning by transforming passive video consumption into interactive and personalized learning experiences. By allowing teachers to embed questions, audio notes, and even their own voice into videos, Edpuzzle empowers students to actively participate in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and engagement.

GAMMA

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-11 19:45:45 UTC

Gamma AI is an artificial intelligence-powered tool that helps users create visually appealing presentations, documents, and webpages by providing a simple interface where users can input prompts to generate content, essentially allowing them to quickly craft polished presentations with minimal design effort, all through the use of AI technology; it's primarily known for its presentation creation capabilities where you can generate slides with just a text prompt or by uploading existing content. With Gamma, teachers can create dynamic, multimedia presentations, documents, and websites. It's like an updated PowerPoint, with more flexibility, smoother options for embedding media, and the ability to collaborate in real time with other users.

Hyper Docs (2)

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-12 16:14:44 UTC

Samples of HyperDocs for Every Subject.

SAMR Model

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-26 00:27:57 UTC

The Owl Teacher's article on the SAMR Model provides educators with a comprehensive understanding of integrating technology into their teaching practices. It explains the four levels of the model: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition this offers practical examples for each stage. By applying this framework, I, as a teacher, can thoughtfully enhance and transform their lessons, leading to more engaging and effective learning experiences. This resource serves as a valuable guide for educators aiming to incorporate technology meaningfully into their classrooms.

Three Classroom Examples of the SAMR Model

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-26 00:29:43 UTC

The article from Model Teaching discusses the SAMR model, a framework that helps educators integrate technology into their classrooms effectively. The SAMR model outlines four levels of technology integration: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition, each representing a progressively transformative use of technology in learning activities. As a teacher, I can apply this model by starting with basic substitutions, such as using digital documents instead of paper, and gradually advancing to redefinition, where technology enables the creation of new, previously inconceivable learning experiences, like collaborating with students from other schools on joint projects.

Quill

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-02-26 00:32:20 UTC

Quill.org is a free, online, nonprofit resource that helps students improve their writing and grammar skills. I can use Quill.org in the classroom as a way to provide personalized learning paths based on individual student needs and immediate feedback on writing. It allows teachers to tailor activities to different learning levels, enabling students to take ownership of their writing development and progress at their own pace.

Instructional Methods Learner-Centered

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-04 19:39:35 UTC

Canva

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-04 19:41:23 UTC

Canva is an online graphic design tool that allows users to create presentations, posters, infographics, and other visual content with ease. In the classroom, I can use Canva to design engaging lesson materials, such as interactive slides and worksheets, while students can create visually appealing projects and reports. Canva offers templates and drag-and-drop features, making it accessible even for beginners with little design experience. Additionally, its collaboration tools allow students to work together on group assignments in real-time, enhancing creativity and teamwork.

Video

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Video 2

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View Student Screens

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-04 19:48:57 UTC

Mobile Guardian's Live Screen Views feature enables teachers to monitor students' device screens in real-time during digital classroom sessions. This functionality helps me as a educator ensure students remain focused on assigned tasks, minimizing distractions and reducing the likelihood of students falling behind. By identifying and addressing misunderstandings promptly, I as a teacher can provide timely assistance, enhancing overall academic performance. Additionally, the ability to observe student screens fosters increased engagement, as students are aware their activities are being monitored. Implementing such technology creates a more interactive and effective digital learning environment.

Golabz

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-04 19:53:17 UTC

GoLabz.eu is a platform that offers a collection of online laboratories, inquiry learning applications, and digital lessons for science education. Students can access virtual labs to conduct scientific experiments in an online environment, enhancing their understanding of various scientific concepts. They can also utilize interactive inquiry apps to engage in different phases of the inquiry learning process, such as hypothesis formulation and data analysis. Additionally, students can explore ready-to-use Inquiry Learning Spaces that integrate labs, apps, and other multimedia materials, providing structured learning experiences.

Safe Search Engines for Kids

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-04 19:53:47 UTC

Safe Search Kids Part 2

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Padlet

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-04 19:55:32 UTC

Padlet is a cloud-based platform that allows users to create virtual boards for organizing and sharing content.

Students can use Padlet to collaborate on projects by posting text, images, videos, and links to a shared board. They can participate in brainstorming sessions, contribute to group discussions, and provide peer feedback in real-time. Additionally, Padlet serves as a platform for students to showcase their work, enabling them to share their accomplishments with classmates and receive constructive feedback.

Inquiry Bases Leaning Resources

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Design School Tutorials for Canva

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6 Reasons You Should Be Doing Story Telling.

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:39:22 UTC

Podcasts in the Classroom

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:40:28 UTC

Why You Should Bring Podcasts Into Your Classroom | Cult of Pedagogy

BookCreator

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:41:32 UTC

Book Creator is a digital tool that allows students and teachers to create interactive eBooks with text, images, audio, and video. In your classroom, you can use it for student storytelling, digital portfolios, collaborative class books, or even multimedia research projects. It encourages creativity, enhances digital literacy, and supports differentiated instruction across various subjects.

StoryJumper

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:42:20 UTC

StoryJumper is an online platform that allows students to create, illustrate, and publish their own digital and printed storybooks. In my classroom, I can use it to enhance literacy skills by having students write and illustrate their own stories, collaborate on group projects, or even turn lessons into engaging books. It also supports creativity and engagement by offering a user-friendly interface with customizable templates, voice recording options, and the ability to share or print books.

Zine Maker

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:43:20 UTC

Electric Zine Maker is a playful, easy-to-use digital tool for creating and printing zines, allowing users to design pages with drawing tools, text, and collage elements. In the classroom, students can use it for creative projects like storytelling, reflective journals, or visual essays, promoting self-expression and digital literacy. By printing and folding their zines, students engage in a hands-on learning experience that enhances writing, art, and communication skills.

Storybird

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:44:20 UTC

StoryBird is a creative writing platform that allows students to create visual stories using a vast library of curated artwork. In my classroom, I can use it to inspire students to write poems, picture books, and long-form stories while improving their literacy skills. It also offers collaborative storytelling, teacher-assigned projects, and feedback tools to enhance student engagement and learning.

Free Video Maker

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:45:18 UTC

A Free Video Maker is an online or software-based tool that allows users to create, edit, and customize videos without cost. In the classroom, I can use it to enhance lessons by creating engaging educational videos, student presentations, or project-based assignments. It also encourages creativity and collaboration, as students can work together to produce videos that demonstrate their understanding of a topic.

Powtoon

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:45:56 UTC

Powtoon is a cloud-based animation and video creation tool that allows users to make engaging presentations and explainer videos with pre-made templates, characters, and animations. In the classroom, I can use Powtoon to create interactive lessons, summarize complex topics, or assign students to make their own animated projects to demonstrate learning. Its easy-to-use interface makes it a great tool for enhancing student engagement and creativity across various subjects.

Toon Tastic

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:47:09 UTC

Toontastic is a creative storytelling app by Google that allows students to draw, animate, and narrate their own cartoons. In the classroom, I can use it to enhance literacy by having students create digital stories, summarize books, or illustrate historical events. It also fosters collaboration and critical thinking as students plan narratives, design characters, and bring their ideas to life through animation.

Podcasts

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Voice Recoder

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-03-27 23:48:12 UTC

Online Voice Recorder - Record Voice from the Microphone

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Lesson Plan #1

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Class Dojo

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Google Classroom

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Moby Max

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-01 18:11:03 UTC

Virtual Field Trip

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-01 23:20:37 UTC

https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/ provides a list of the best virtual field trips, offering students opportunities to explore museums, historical sites, and nature from anywhere. In the classroom, students can use these virtual experiences to supplement their learning, engage in interactive activities, and connect lessons to real-world locations. Teachers can incorporate these field trips into lesson plans to spark curiosity, encourage discussion, and enhance understanding of various subjects.

Experiential Learning

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Experiential Learning » Center for Teaching & Learning | Boston University

Review Kolb's Cycle of Learning Theory for Experiential Learning

Introduction to Experimental Learning

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Introduction to Experiential Learning

Review this infographic and the information following to better understand the experiential learning approach.This website provides visually engaging infographics that explain educational concepts, such as experiential learning, clearly and concisely. I can use this resource in my classroom to introduce complex ideas through visual summaries, making it easier for students to understand and retain information. Additionally, the infographics can serve as discussion starters, allowing students to analyze and apply concepts in real-world contexts.

Interactive Tour

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Break Out

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Formative and Summative Assesment

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Blooket

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-08 18:42:03 UTC

Blooket is an educational game-based learning platform where teachers can create quizzes and students can play games to review content. It allows me to engage students through various game modes that are both fun and interactive, enhancing retention of knowledge. To use it in my classroom, I can create a set of questions, select a game mode, and have students join using a code to participate in the game.

Classkick

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-08 18:43:50 UTC

Classkick is an interactive platform that allows teachers to create assignments where students can respond, collaborate, and receive real-time feedback. It enables teachers to monitor student progress and provide individual support while students work on assignments independently or in groups. I can use it in my classroom, to create an assignment, share the link with students, and use the live feedback feature to guide them as they complete the task.

Peergrade

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-08 18:46:00 UTC

Peergrade is an online platform that allows students to give and receive feedback on each other's work based on customizable rubrics. It promotes peer assessment, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, helping students engage with the material and improve their work. In the classroom, I can use Peergrade to assign peer reviews, track student progress, and facilitate constructive feedback on assignments like essays, projects, or presentations.

Video project Ideas

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AI Finder

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Tiki Toki

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-08 18:51:44 UTC

Tiki Toki is an online timeline maker. I can use this in my classroom in groups or individually to have the class collaborate on different slides of a timeline. Students can present their portion/slide of the timeline at the end.

Parlay Ideas

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Formative Real-Time Instruction

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Gimkit Information

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30 AI Tool For The Classroom

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Introducing Chat GPT

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Magic Studio

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Grammarly

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Scratch

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-18 02:16:47 UTC

Free online platform developed by MIT where students can learn coding by creating interactive stories, games, and animations using a visual block-based language. In the classroom, I can use Scratch to teach problem-solving, creativity, and computational thinking across subjects like math, science, and language arts. Students can collaborate on projects, share their work online, and explore others’ creations for inspiration.

Shapes 3D

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-18 02:18:11 UTC

The Shapes 3D – Geometry Learning app is an educational tool designed to help students explore and understand three-dimensional geometric shapes. It offers a range of features that make it suitable for classroom use, especially in teaching geometry concepts.

Tynker

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-18 02:18:40 UTC

Hello History

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-18 02:20:10 UTC

HelloHistory.ai is an AI-powered platform that allows students to engage in realistic conversations with over 400 historical figures, such as Cleopatra, Einstein, and Buddha. It offers personalized interactions tailored to students' interests, enhancing their understanding of history through immersive dialogue. In the classroom, I can utilize HelloHistory.ai to facilitate interactive discussions, enabling students to explore historical events and figures in depth. The platform supports critical thinking by encouraging students to ask questions and debate with historical personalities, fostering a deeper comprehension of historical contexts. Additionally, HelloHistory.ai provides access to primary source documents and multimedia resources, enriching the learning experience.

How to Handle AI in Schools

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-18 02:20:38 UTC

PDF AI Guide for Students

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Lesson Plan #2

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What is AI Literacy?

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Whiteboard

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 18:46:24 UTC

It is an online tool that gives each student a personal digital whiteboard while allowing the teacher to view all boards in real time. I can use it in my classroom to check for understanding, conduct quick assessments, or facilitate interactive lessons—students write or draw answers that you can instantly see. It's great for math problems, spelling practice, or brainstorming, and requires no student accounts to get started.

Brainpop

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 18:48:28 UTC

It is a free resource offering a selection of BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. animated movies and learning activities designed to support classroom instruction. It provides a 30-day sneak peek of selected content, allowing educators to explore various topics across subjects such as science, math, and social studies.

In my classroom, I can use BrainPOP Discover to introduce new concepts, reinforce lessons, or spark discussions by showing relevant videos and engaging students with accompanying activities. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, with content suitable for students in grades K-8.

Playpostit

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 18:51:15 UTC

It is an interactive video platform that allows educators to enhance videos with embedded questions, discussions, and other interactive elements to engage students actively. In my classroom, I can use PlayPosit to create "bulbs"—interactive video lessons that include multiple-choice questions, open-ended responses, and reflective pauses, enabling real-time assessment of student understanding. The platform integrates with various Learning Management Systems and video hosts, providing seamless workflow and actionable analytics to track student progress and inform instruction.

EdWordle

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 18:52:02 UTC

IXL

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 18:53:57 UTC

IXL is an online learning platform that offers personalized practice in subjects like math, language arts, and more. For 3rd grade students, it provides interactive exercises that are tailored to their learning level, helping them master specific skills through practice and immediate feedback. As the teacher and the parents can track progress, set goals, and review detailed reports to support the student's growth in various subjects.

Seesaw

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 18:54:36 UTC

Classkick

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 18:56:07 UTC

Classkick is an interactive platform that enables teachers to create digital assignments and provide real-time feedback, enhancing student engagement and learning. For 3rd-grade students, Classkick offers a variety of tools such as drawing, typing, voice recording, and drag-and-drop activities, allowing them to demonstrate their understanding in diverse ways. Teachers can monitor student progress live, offer immediate assistance, and facilitate peer support, fostering an interactive and supportive learning environment

TeacherErase Rubrics

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 18:57:41 UTC

It is a tool that allows educators to create detailed, standards-based rubrics for student assessments. These rubrics break down learning targets into smaller, manageable steps, helping both teachers and students understand the progression toward mastery. For 3rd-grade students, this tool can be used to develop age-appropriate rubrics for subjects like math and language arts, facilitating clear expectations and self-assessment opportunities.

Quill

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 19:01:44 UTC

This website helps students improve their writing and grammar skills through interactive activities. Third-grade students can use it to practice sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar with fun, personalized exercises. Teachers can assign tasks, track progress, and provide feedback to support student learning in the classroom.

Kahn Academy

kathrynrosenthal — 2025-04-22 19:04:08 UTC

Khan Academy is an educational platform offering interactive lessons, videos, and exercises across various subjects like math, science, and language arts. 3rd-grade students can use it in my classroom to have students practice skills at their own pace, complete assignments, and watch engaging videos to reinforce concepts. As a teacher, I can assign specific lessons, track progress, and provide individualized support based on students’ needs.

MathPlay Ground

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National Geographics Kids

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Typing.com

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TPACK Model Slides

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Vocabulary.com

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Noredink

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Kid Citizen Social Studies

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iCivics Social Studies

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