- Online tool
NotebookLM
- NotebookLM is a AI-powered research assistant. You can ask a question and have it research prompts or input sources and have it generate questions,
- Online tool, Professional Development
TIES Lessons for All: The 5-15-45 Tool
- This tool helps teachers adapt existing lesson plans to be more inclusive for all students, especially those with significant cognitive disabilities. It encourages teachers
- Online tool
Corgi
- Corgi is a free, user-friendly application that supports students in developing critical thinking skills through digital graphic organizers. It integrates with Google Drive and
- Information resource
Have Fun Building With Circuit Cubes Blog Post
- Read about one person’s experience unboxing Circuit Cubes and the inspiring projects they created!
- Lesson Plan
Lego Circuit Cubes Activities
- Check out these 10 lessons for Lego Circuit Cubes! Let’s get creative and build! Accessed via: https://circuitcubes.com/pages/educate?srsltid=AfmBOoogdalAtyaLyyqyu0grNiX7yTnuj8Q-IVCzbvYtUfsEywFtEAGR on Sept. 23, 2024.
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Edison Barcodes and Activity Mats
- Check out these activity matsn and printable barcodes that are perfect for screen free Edison activities and lessons!
- Lesson Plan
Edison Lesson Plans
- Check out different lesson plans for the Edison robot. These lesson plans are designed for learners of various coding abilities and are tied to
- Video
Unboxing Cody Block
- This unboxing video was hosted by LEARN – RÉCIT provincial service for the anglophone community. Get started with the Cody Block, a fun city
- Lesson Plan
MatataStudio – Lesson Plans
- Check out a collection of lesson plans for MatataStudio!
- Lesson Plan
Marty: Lesson Portal
- A large collection of screen-free and screen-required lesson plans for Marty. The hand search tool on the side makes it easy to find lessons
- Lesson Plan
Lego Coding Express- Additional Lessons
- Check out these additional screen-free coding lessons perfect for K-4 & K-5 using the Lego Coding Express train!
- Lesson Plan
LEGO Coding Express
- Check out these 8 lessons created by Lego to build students’ computational thinking using the Lego Coding Express Train!
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Because Teachers Deserve a Break
- Curious about the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in education? This LEARN/RÉCIT infographic explores ways A.I. can simplify tasks to give you more time for
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shortcogs: a handy guide to cognitive bias
- This bilingual resource can be used by secondary students. It explores different kinds of cognitive bias and can be used to help activate critical
- Information resource
1-Pager LittleBits Korg Synth Kit
- Check out this 1-pager to get started with the LittleBits Korg Synth Kit! It contains helpful information and ideas to help you integrate the
- Information resource
1-Pager Cody Block
- Check out this 1-pager to get started with Cody Block! It contains helpful information and ideas to help you integrate Cody Block into your
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1-Pager iRoot
- Check out this 1-pager to get started with iRoot robot! It contains helpful information and ideas to help you integrate Root into your specific
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Google AI Resources for Educators
- How can AI help you as an educator? Check out this course on generative AI for Educators from Google! AI course for educators How
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Makeblock Lessons: Codey Rocky, mBot and more!
- Find lesson ideas and resources that meet curriculum outcomes here! Search filters make it easy to find lessons for the robots and tools you
- Information resource
Getting Started with the Photon Robot
- Check out Photon’s getting started guide! This website also contains free lesson plans and activities for educators and students!
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LEARN’s Introduction to integrating Raspberry Pi into your classroom page!
- Designed to provide educators with many resources that you will need to begin working with this small but powerful computer. This includes what to
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Getting Started with GeoGebra
- Getting started with students using geogebra in math. Watch this voicethread to get you started. Pedagogical intention: To explain GeoGebra to students.
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internetmatters.org/
- Looking for resources related to online safety, screen time and more? Check out this awesome website with helpful search tools to find the exact
- Lesson Plan
scratch.org’s educator resource center
- Looking for Scratch project inspiration? Check out the new educator portal. It contains handy filters so you can search subject and grade level specific
- Information resource
Scratch. Org
- A new website for students and teachers to learn more about coding using the Scratch platform. It contains tutorials, lesson plans, upcoming events and
- Lesson Plan
CCQ – One Pager – Elementary Screen Time
- Screen time refers to the total amount of time a person spends looking at screens, such as those on smartphones, computers, or TVs. While
- Lesson Plan
CCQ – One Pager – Secondary “Disinformation”
- Students should be taught to critically evaluate sources, discern credible information from misinformation, and understand the impact of disinformation on personal beliefs and societal
- Lesson Plan
CCQ – One Pager – Elementary Video Games
- Learn about the relationship to digital tools and spaces and reflect critically on cultural realities!
- Lesson Plan
CCQ – One Pager – Elementary Representation of the Self Online- You & Social Media
- People present themselves in different ways when online. Whether playing a game or posting on social media, people define their identity in various ways.
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Cubetto Playset Teacher’s Guide
- Check out this guide to get started with Cubetto!
- Lesson Plan
Mr. Morrison Lessons and Resources
- Check out this elementary and digital learning educator’s website! It’s got easy to use guides and lesson plans for ScratchJR, Scratch, Micro:bit, GarageBand, Podcasts
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Unboxing Kibo by KinderLab Robotics
- Interested in Kibo? Join a member of the RÉCIT for the anglophone community as we unbox this fun robot for young learners! Learn more
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OctoStudio How-To Videos
- Want to learn how to make a game, animate a story, or more using OctoStudio for IPad? Check out the OctoStudio YouTube channel for
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OctoStudio Activity Inspiration
- Check out this blog by Exploratorium.edu to inspire your next OctoStudio app. project! OctoStudio is available on IPad.
- Online tool
OctoStudio App
- OctoStudio was developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten group which is part of the MIT Media Lab team that invented Scratch. Similar to Scratch, it
- Information resource
Micro:Bit 1-Pager
- A double-sided document to get started with Micro:Bit. This document includes an overview and key features, ideas to integrate the microcontroller into different subject
- Information resource
Sphero 1-Pager
- A double-sided document to get started with Sphero. This document includes an overview and key features comparing the Sphero mini, Sprk+, and Bolt. This
- Lesson Plan
Experience AI
- Learn more about artificial intelligence systems with these awesome lesson plans and resources from Google DeepMind and the Raspberry Pi Foundation!
- Online tool
Machine Learning for Kids
- Learn more about how artificial intelligence functions using Machine Learning for Kids. Input your own data or use the data sets provided. No account
- Professional Development
Open Creative Spaces: Storytelling
- Presentation slides with embedded links to provide challenges for STEAM activities (with a storytelling focus) including robotics, branching narrative with Twine, interactive posters with
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Visualise Sound Waves: littleBit Synth Kit
- Check out this lesson plan to help students explore and visualize sound waves created by the littleBit synth kit!
- Online tool
Seek App by inaturalist
- An application that allows you to identify plants, animals, insects, fungi and more! It is a great addition to any outdoor learning experience. It