- Online tool, Professional Development
Microsoft MakeCode (Only online)
- Bring “computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results, and both block and text editors for learners at different levels.”
- Professional Development
Action Plan on Digital Technology
- “Resources for new technologies and support for their use in the classroom.”
- Online tool
Scratch Jr.
- “With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects,
- Video
Giving Credit The Creative Commons Way
- “This video shows students how to find copyright free photos and music using CC Search and how to attribute the sources correctly”
- Online tool, Professional Development
Québec Scratch Educator Meetup
- “ScratchEd Meetups are peer-designed professional learning experiences inspired by the unconference model.”
- Video
Creative Commons? What’s that?
- “What is Creative Commons and how can I use it? This video is adapted from the video “Creative Commons Kiwi”, which was created by
- Video
Copyright vs. Plagiarism
- What is the difference between copyright and plagiarism and how can they be prevented.
- Professional Development
Tablets & The Inquiry Process Use eBooks
- “This is the third in a series of films in which elementary school students learn how to research using The Inquiry Process and tablets.
- Online tool
Cartograf
- “Cartograf is an open-source, interactive and collaborative mapping and drawing application, built for students and teachers in Quebec. Anyone can create and share maps,
- Video
5 W’s of Web Evaluation (with voiceover)
- “Students can evaluate websites using the 5 W’s: who, what, when, where, why. “
- Professional Development
8 Classroom Edtech Strategies That Develop Critical Thinking Skills
- “Used wisely, edtech strategies help students develop vital critical thinking skills, and can change the paradigms of education.”
- Lesson Plan, Online tool
Minecraft: Education Edition
- An online tool with free lesson plans and activities (Account Required)
- Online tool, Professional Development
25 Free Google Drawings Graphic Organizers — and How to Make Your Own
- “Sometimes, we just need some help organizing our thoughts — students AND educators.”
- Online tool
Mindmup
- A collaborative online white board ( No Account Required, Additional features may be purchased.)
- Online tool
Whiteboard
- A collaborative online white board ( No Account Required, Additional features may be purchased.)
- Online tool
Classroom Screen
- “An online tool that allows you to display the instructions for your lesson in a clear and visual way.”
- Online tool
Quizlet
- “Quizlet makes simple learning tools that let you study anything. Start learning today with flashcards, games and learning tools — all for free” (Account
- Online tool
Quizizz
- “Find and create free gamified quizzes and interactive lessons to engage any learner.” (Account Required)
- Professional Development
64 Amazing Free Online Tools For Teachers
- A large list of online teaching tools with links to learn more about each tool.
- Online tool
Evaluation Wizard
- “An interactive website that takes users through the various steps of website evaluation. Users can record and print their evaluation.”
- Video
Break the Fake Fact-Checking Tip 4: Check Other Sources
- Learn how to check other sources.
- Video
Break the Fake Fact-Checking Tip 3: Verify the Source
- Learn how to verify an online source.
- Video
Break the Fake Fact-Checking Tip 2: Find the Source
- Learn how to find an online source.
- Video
Break the Fake Fact-Checking Tip 1: Use Fact-Checking Tools
- Learn about online fact checking tools.
- Video
” CTRL-F Fact-Checking Tools: Evaluating Social Media Accounts”
- Learn how to evaluate social media content.
- Video
CTRL-F Fact-Checking Tools: Looking up Claims and Website Owners
- Learn how to check claims and website ownership.
- Video
CTRL-F Fact-Checking Tools: Verifying Images and Videos
- How to conduct a reverse image search.
- Lesson Plan
CTRL- F
- A collection of activities and lesson plans that “support informed citizenship by helping students learn contemporary digital information literacy skills purpose-built for the modern
- Information resource
Grades K–5 Family Tips for Evaluating Information
- “Help Kids Spot Fake News and Decode Media Messages.”
- Lesson Plan
Break the Fake: Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion? You Decide!
- “Students determine the validity of information that is presented to them on the Internet.”
- Lesson Plan
Authentication Beyond the Classroom
- “Students discuss [viral] photos, videos and news stories that spread via social media. They are shown how challenging it is to authenticate these using
- Lesson Plan
Finding and Authenticating Online Information on Global Development Issues
- “Students discover how to determine the truth and accuracy of online information and learn effective ways to obtain balanced sources of information.”
- Lesson Plan
ICYouSee
- “Students use a Web-based activity to help them think critically about how to determine the quality of Web resources.”
- Lesson Plan
Deconstructing Web Pages
- “Students apply the “5Ws of Cyberspace” to sources of information they find online. . .students must authenticate the information in an online article about
- Lesson Plan
Handout: C.R.A.P. Test
- An website evaluation tool for secondary students.
- Video
Evaluating Information – The CRAAP Test
- Information on “why we must check a websites for currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy and purpose.”
- Lesson Plan
Exploring Literacy in Cyberspace
- Students “become aware of the analytical skills that they commonly use when reading and how they might transfer these skills, along with some other
- Lesson Plan
True or Alternative Facts Classroom Activity
- “Students are asked to analyze satirical and actual news stories. Students will then produce a satire and genuine blog post about a recent news