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Blog post 4-GoNoodle

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      Intro: GoNoodle is a fun and engaging online platform that gets students moving through short videos, songs, and interactive activities. It combines physical movement with social-emotional learning, helping students release energy and refocus their minds.  Ease of Use: GoNoodle is very easy to use and accessible across multiple devices such as computers, tablets, and smartboards. The videos are short, clear, and easy to follow, which makes it perfect for quick “brain breaks” between lessons. Versatility: GoNoodle’s versatility allows it to be used for multiple classroom purposes. It can serve as a quick energizer, a movement break, or even part of a health or P.E. lesson. Many teachers also use it to help with classroom transitions or to reinforce classroom concepts through music and movement.  Use in Classroom: In the classroom, GoNoodle provides “brain breaks” that help students manage their energy and emotions. It can be used after long lessons to h...
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Blog post 3-Seesaw

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                     Intro: Seesaw is a digital learning platform that allows students to create, reflect, and share their work through photos, videos, drawings, and written responses. It is like a learning journal where students can document their progress and showcase their learning over time. Teachers and families can view and comment on student work, creating a strong home-school connection and encouraging student pride in their accomplishments. Ease of Use: Seesaw is designed to be very user-friendly for both teachers and students. The platform’s layout is great, with easy-to-navigate icons that work well for even young learners. Students can upload work directly from their device, record audio reflections, or draw within the app. Teachers can assign activities, give feedback, and monitor student engagement all from one place.  Versatility: Seesaw’s versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of classroom activitie...
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Blog post 2-Google docs

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  Intro: Google Docs is an online tool that allows students and teachers to create, edit, and share documents even at the same time. It is widely used in classrooms for writing, collaboration, and feedback. Google Docs helps make learning more interactive and supports both in-person and online education environments. Ease of Use: Google Docs is extremely easy to use and accessible, its layout and automatic saving feature make it user-friendly for all ages. Students can type, format, and edit without worrying about losing their work. Teachers can easily leave comments and provide feedback instantly, which helps students improve their writing and collaboration skills. Versatility: The versatility of Google Docs makes it a valuable tool that can be used for essays, group projects, journals, lesson planning, and peer editing. Students can collaborate on the same document at the same time, using teamwork and communication.  Use in Classroom: In the classroom, Google Docs sup...
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Blog Post 1-PowerPoint!

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  Intro: PowerPoint is one of the most common presentation tools used in classrooms today. It allows teachers and students to organize and share information visually through slides that can include text, images, videos, and animations. Versatility: PowerPoint is extremely versatile in education. It can be used for lectures, student projects, interactive lessons, and group work. Teachers can embed videos, images, and sounds to make lessons more engaging.  Use in Classroom: In the classroom, PowerPoint can be used for instruction, visual aids, and student presentations. Teachers can use slides to guide lessons and reinforce key points while keeping students visually engaged. Students can also use PowerPoint to demonstrate understanding, present research, or work on creative storytelling projects.  Connection: PowerPoint connects to TLC: T2 – Planning and Instructing. It supports lesson planning and helps teachers organize and deliver content effectively. It also enco...
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