Interactive online resources for your lessons

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@Ana_moderator

Hi Ana,

Thank you for sharing this fantastic resource, Ana, I'm having challenges with my students because it is a particularity of autism to "not having creativity". I completely agree that incorporating technology like Brush Ninja can greatly enhance student engagement and memory retention, but also, I see an opportunity to promote creativity and that seems to be fantastic for my students. I love the idea of using animated GIFs for vocabulary activities and assessing prior knowledge.

I'm excited to try out Brush Ninja in my lessons and see how my students respond. We are like two weeks from vacation but is a great time to try it. I'll definitely share my experiences with you. Thank you again for the recommendation.

Best,
Mr. Bryan

@Ana_moderator

Wow, that is overwhelming in a positive way. I will have time this summer to know better Magic School, looks fun and invite us to explore more there. Thank you very much @Ana_moderator

@Ana_moderator

Today we have tremendous possibilities and ready-made resources to try and learn. Collective dedication and mutual support would have further impact on gradual and steady growth.

@Ana_moderator

Hi Ana,
Thanks for sharing the Brush Ninja and Magic School Platform, both seems amazing. Will surely try then with my students. Especially children of lower grades will appreciate the Brush Ninja, as they love painting. I will use it to teach emotions to them. The use of AI facilitates the teaching and learning process and engage learners. Magic School is a useful tool for educators which will have a direct impact on learning. I will surely integrate it in my lesson and revert back.

@Bilim
Besides the online tools mentioned above I suggest some other tools which are also very useful and helpful in teaching learning process. These tools are : twee.com Eduaide.ai diffit.me teachy.app

@Housna said in Interactive online resources for your lessons:

I will surely integrate it in my lesson and revert back.

I am glad to hear that you are planning to try out this with your students!

I would appreciate it if you could share your impressions and feedback with us afterwards

@MYOUS633cc8ba80 Thank you for sharing, they seem to be really useful for lesson planning and generating teaching materials.

I really liked the concept of diffit.me as it is avaliable in various languages!

@Ana_moderator Thank you for sharing this valuable information about AI and related tools. Staying informed about these rapidly evolving technologies is crucial in today's landscape. The insights you've provided are not only interesting but also highly practical, helping us understand how these tools can be applied effectively. Your breakdown of the capabilities and potential use cases is particularly helpful. This kind of knowledge sharing enables all of us to make more informed decisions about incorporating AI into our work and daily lives. I appreciate you taking the time to keep us updated on these important developments.

@MYOUS633cc8ba80
Thank you so much for sharing the diffit resources. Really I like it even though i did not teach language in school. Sure I will spread it with my colleagues in school.

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Hi colleagues,
Hope everything is going well.

One of the resources I love to use with my students is Minecraft Education Edition. This platform promotes creativity and collaboration in my students with autism. Minecraft Education Edition is an open-world game that encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. My students can explore an infinite digital universe made of block formations, gather materials, build structures, and interact with animals.

As a SPED teacher, Minecraft: Education Edition offers lessons for students aged 3 to 14, covering various subjects: Math, Languages, Technology and my favorite Special Education.

Here are some of my students-

Recently I attended a course about AI in education. I share a few info may benefit us.

Our colleague Antonia Nikou (@Antonia) brings a cool and interesting lesson as part of the competition.

She integrates ICT into STEAM subjects as an essential resource for engaging her students, as it brings a modern, interactive approach to learning that resonates with today's digital-savvy learners. In astronomy education, as educators we can significantly enhance the learning experience by incorporating DIY planetariums within the STEAM framework. These planetariums, created using accessible technology and tools, offer students a hands-on, immersive way to explore celestial phenomena, which I love it, and I will try with my students.

By merging scientific inquiry with technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, DIY planetariums not only deepen students' understanding of astronomical concepts but also foster creativity and critical thinking, making the study of space more dynamic and engaging.
If you want to vote for her project, its name is “Integrating ICT and DIY Planetariums in STEAM Classrooms”

Best,
Mr. Bryan