Curated OER
Our Classroom Constitution
Develop a system of classroom rules created by the kids, for the kids with this three-part instructional activity series on the US Constitution. After learning about the structure of the Constitution and the government it...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cultural Communication Styles: Lesson 1
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that communication symbols and styles vary in meaning and application between cultures. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Cultural Communication Styles."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Active Listening Overview: Lesson 3
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the concept and components of active listening. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Active Listening Overview."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Encoding Information: Lesson 1
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that information can be encoded in multiple ways during communication. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Encoding Information."
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Revise Argumentative Writing by Clarifying
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by clarifying in areas that need more development. [3:39]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Acknowledge an Opposing View in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to acknowledge opposing view points by conceding a weakness in your argument. [4:05]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Revise Argumentative Writing by Reorganizing Evidence
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by better organizing the evidence being presented. [4:15]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Persuasive Technologies
How can devices, environments, or computer programs be designed to change how people behave? We'll talk about the field of 'persuasive technology.
Curated Video
Youtube: Three Tiers of Classroom Conversation
This video helps analyze your current classroom discussions, and it proposes one way to advance to the level of the Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards. [3:49]
Other
Vantage Learning: Signal Words
Explains what signal words are and what messages they convey. Discusses words that compare, contrast, or add information, and what to do when you encounter them. [3:22]