The Applicious Teacher

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In an effort to maximize my tiny reading small group time block, I’ve started doing a few different things. Today, I’m sharing those hacks for optimizing my small group time at my table. So this year, my district decided to move to a more “Science of Reading Aligned” reading block. I am putting that in air quotes because I’m not sure how aligned we really are, but the effort is there.

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Whiteboard Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In this video, I’ll demonstrate a quick method for creating PowerPoint presentations using ChatGPT without requiring a Microsoft Co-Pilot Pro account. All you need is access to the free version of ChatGPT. You can create the PowerPoint file directly within ChatGPT This is an updated version of the video I made back in April. You no longer need to use online versions of Word and PowerPoint.

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Cassie Stephens

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Hello, friends. It's that time of year.the time of year when we start seeing (and hearing) a whole lot about yee ole Elf on a Shelf. I don't know how or where this whole elf thing started but when I saw it's popularity in stores and in the chatter with my students, I started thinking: should I? I mean, I love to have things that engage my students, get them excited, laughing and having fun.could an elf be just the thing?

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Marilyn Burns Math

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Have you ever engaged students with a Card Sort? Ive known about Card Sorts for quite a while, but this was my first go with it. The students were engaged and the experience was useful for building their understanding of division. For sure, Ill do more.

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Cassie Stephens

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Since Prang came out with their new round paper , I've had so many ideas about what can be created in a round format. Last week I shared this wreath project.and today I thought I'd share a Snow Globe lesson with ya! I even created some free downloads for you to use. All I ask is that you only use them in your creative world and don't copy then and sell them on Teachers Pay Teachers (yes, it happens.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s diverse and rapidly evolving media landscape—spanning traditional television broadcasts, online platforms, and increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI)—the ability to critically evaluate information has become essential. With the constant influx of content from academic journals, social media updates, and daily news reports, distinguishing factual, reliable information from misleading or biased content is a growing challenge.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s diverse and rapidly evolving media landscape—spanning traditional television broadcasts, online platforms, and increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI)—the ability to critically evaluate information has become essential. With the constant influx of content from academic journals, social media updates, and daily news reports, distinguishing factual, reliable information from misleading or biased content is a growing challenge.

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