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Retell It: Big Ideas, in Students’ Own Words!

Help students move from “What happened?” to “What matters most?” with Retell It, created by Stephanie Howell from GOLDEDU. This resource guides students through retelling a story and summarizing an informational text.

Students begin with a story about a frog, using a Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then retelling mat to organize key events before sharing their retelling. Next, they explore a text about a butterfly, identifying the main topic, key details, and conclusion to write a summary. Built-in self-checks encourage students to review their work and reflect on how they did.

A structured way to build comprehension, strengthen writing, and help students become more confident, independent readers!

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NotebookLM Update

Attention Educators: Google’s go-to research assistant, NotebookLM, officially has a new name and major superpowers: Gemini Notebook!

Here is how this upgrade transforms your teaching and research workflow:

Effortless Data Analysis: Integrated code execution runs stats and creates visual charts directly from your spreadsheets, survey results, or assessment data with no coding required.
Dynamic Teaching Aids: Beyond Audio Overviews, the new Studio panel generates narrated Video Overviews and Interactive Mind Maps which are perfect for lesson prep and visual study guides.
Seamless Google Docs Sync: Research and sources now travel instantly across Google Docs, Search, and the Gemini app, making unit planning completely frictionless.

Whether you're organizing course materials, analyzing class metrics, or guiding student research, Gemini Notebook is your ultimate teaching co-pilot. Check your workspace as all your saved notebooks are already upgraded and ready!

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EduGems.ai: Multiple Perspectives

💎 Use the Gem: Gem link

💾 Make your own copy: Copy the Gem or Copy the prompt

✍️ Created by: Eric Curts

📄 Description: Historical figures, stakeholders, or experts tailored to the student’s grade level. Panelists model constructive disagreement and highlight trade-offs while leaving the thinking to students. Students begin by sharing their grade level, topic or question, and any preferred panel voices. They can then question advisors, swap panelists for fresh perspectives, and use guided steps and sentence frames to develop their own well-reasoned conclusion.

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