June Features from Internet 4 Classrooms

June Blog | App of The Month | What's Happening |
New- Online Practice | New- Printables | New- Answer Keys |
Teacher Resources | Parent Resources | Technology Tips |
Other Areas of Interest | Common Core |
SAT and ACT Test Preparation

June brings Black Music Month, Child Vision Awareness Month, Flag Day, Father's Day, the First Day of Summer, and much more.

June Blog: How Generative AI Can Help Your Child Learn a New Foreign Language This Summer

How Generative AI Can Help Your Child Learn a New Foreign Language This Summer

This month's blog is How Generative AI Can Help Your Child Learn a New Foreign Language This Summer .

What if your child (and you!) wanted to learn a new foreign language this summer? Looking toward to an AI driven future, what tech can you access today to make learning easy and fun?

Guest Blogger Bill Franklin, the CEO of Internet4Classrooms, is our guest blogger this month. He has been on the faculty at The George Washington University, has years of platform instructional experience, was a career Army Special Operations officer and also has decades of experience as a youth sports coach.

App of the Month

Every month we are going to feature a different, and hopefully FREE, iPad/iPod/iPhone/Android educational application. Visit our ever-changing app page.

The App of the Month for June is Brilliant: Learn by doing by Brillliant.org ( iOS and Android ).

Sharpen your math, data, and computer science skills in minutes a day with Brilliant. For professionals, students, and lifelong learners alike—Brilliant is the best way to learn. Join over 10 million people and explore thousands of bite-size, interactive lessons that get you hand-on with core concepts in everything from math and computer science to data analysis and physical science.

Brilliant’s team of award-winning teachers and researchers build interactive lessons on a world of STEM topics. Build math skills with intro to advanced courses covering algebra, geometry, calculus, probability and statistics, trigonometry, linear algebra, and more. Explore cutting-edge topics like AI, neural networks, algorithms, python, quantum mechanics, and beyond. Whatever math, data, computer science, or science topic you’re looking to skill up in—Brilliant’s got you covered. Do the first chapter of any course for free – and get access to all courses with a Premium subscription.

BRILLIANT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN

- Effective, hands-on learning

Visual, interactive lessons make concepts feel intuitive — so even complex ideas just click. Our real-time feedback and simple explanations make learning efficient. Research shows that interactive learning is 6x more effective than watching lecture videos.

- Guided bite-size lessons

Brilliant makes it easy to stay on track, see your progress, and level up in as little as 15 minutes a day by building your problem-solving skills one concept at a time.

- Learn at your level

Professionals, students, and lifelong learners alike can hone dormant skills or learn new ones. Progress through lessons and challenges tailored to your level. Explore intro to advanced courses in algebra, geometry, calculus, logic, statistics and probability, scientific thinking, physics, quantum mechanics, AI, neural networks, algorithms, python, and beyond.

- Stay motivated

Form a real learning habit with fun content that’s always well-paced, game-like progress tracking, and friendly reminders.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT BRILLIANT?

“Brilliant has taught me mathematical concepts that I previously struggled to understand. I now feel confident approaching both technical job interviews and real world problem-solving situations.” —Jacob S.

“I am using this app while taking CS classes and it often does a better job at explaining concepts than my professors.” — Erald C.

“Well-organized, well-explained, well-designed. Brilliant is absolutely a good choice if you want to learn or relearn anything objective.” - Joel M.

Send feedback to ios@brilliant.org.

LIKE US: https://facebook.com/brilliantorg

FOLLOW US: https://twitter.com/brilliantorg

You can review our privacy policy here (https://brilliant.org/privacy_policy/) and our terms of use here (https://brilliant.org/terms-of-use/) (the terms of use are better reading in our opinion).

Brilliant: Learn by doing is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 or later on Apple iPhone and Android version 7.1 and up on your Android device.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

Here are some of the June events that you can celebrate or make note of this month:

1. Black Music Month
   
   Celebrate music and influential African American musicians, from jazz musicians to singers and songwriters.




2. Child Vision Awareness Month
   
   Did you know that 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems? Make sure to get your child's eyes checked before starting school this fall. Here are some great tips and resources for parents. If your child does have vision problems, I4C also has resources for the visually impaired.


3. World Environment Day (6/5)
   
   Protect nature and the Earth not only today but every day! Find out about how human activities affect the environment. Learn about conserving resources. Here are some great activities about recycling you can do in the classroom and at home.






4. Flag Day (6/14)
   
   Did you know that we celebrate Flag Day today because on this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted our national flag? Find history about the U.S. flag, lesson plans, crafts, and more on our Flag Day page.


5. Father's Day (6/15)
   
   Did you know that Father's Day wasn't an official holiday until 1966? Honor all the fathers in your life today with Father's Day crafts, printables, recipes, and celebration ideas.






6. First Day of Summer (6/20)
   
   Happy Summer Solstice! Find out what causes the change of seasons. You can find fun and educational summer activities here.

New- ONLINE PRACTICE AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms now offers Online Practice and Interactives, covering Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Common Core Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice quizzes tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Online Practice Quizzes. More grades and subjects coming soon.

New Online Practice Quizzes Made Available in August

We have released many new online quizzes during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of the newest quizzes by grade.

New- COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS PRINTABLES AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms offers Printables, covering Kindergarten to Sixth Grade Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice worksheets tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Common Core Printables. More grades and subjects coming soon.

New Printables Worksheets Made Available in August

We have released thousands of new printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of the newest worksheet sets by grade.

New- Answer Keys




New Worksheet Answer Keys Made Available in August

We have released thousands of new answer keys for our printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Remember that you can sign up for answer key access here: https://i4c.xyz/n89msyv.

Here is a list of the newest answer key sets by grade.





TEACHER RESOURCES



1. Many historical events happened this month which you can cover in your classroom. Check outI4C's History page for lesson plans, videos, activities, and other resources to supplement your lessons!


2. Use your summer vacation for professional development! Find out more about workshops, seminar series, online courses, and technology based learning concepts.


3. Spend this summer doing some summer reading of your own. Get inspired with this book list or focus on professional development with this list.


4. Take the time this summer to prep for next year. A great way to do that is to get acquainted with technology you can use in your classroom. Try these great iPad apps that can benefit you in the classroom. Also, learn how social media can be used to your advantage.


5. Do you know CPR? Here is a list of places that hold classes, recertification and even online CPR courses and certification.


6. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps.


7. Remember to visit our Teacher Tools section. This home page contains all the topics you need to use during the school year.


8. Go to our grade level help for lesson plans, activities, instructionals, and tools organized by grade and subject.



PARENT RESOURCES




1. Don't let your kids stay idle this summer. I4C has great educational activities and tons of ideas on how to have fun this summer.


2. Celebrate Father's Day with some great activities and crafts you can do at home! Visit our Father's Day resource page to find out more.


3. Keep your kids reading this summer! Make it fun for them by doing a reading challenge, joining a summer reading book club, or participating in events at your local library. Find book lists, printables, parent resources, and more here.


4. Summer is a great time to visit museums! Search for museums in your area or even visit a museum from home!


5. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps for you and your child.


6. You can always visit our Parent Resources page to get grade level practice sites, find online sources, and information pertaining to homework, special needs, reading help, and more.


7. Don't forget our Technology Tutorial section in case you need refresher courses in your computer skills.





TECHNOLOGY TIPS



1. Brilliant.org: Everything You Need to Know:
   Brilliant is an online learning platform that focuses on STEM subjects. Brilliant offers a hands-on, engaging, and challenging learning experience. Unlike many teaching platforms, Brilliant’s classes are not in pre-recorded video form and are more interactive. A mobile app for on-the-go learning is also available.
   
   Learn more in the resource found: HERE


2. Ignite Student Curiosity With Free Brilliant Premium:
   The aim of the grant-funded Brilliant for Educators program is to provide free access to Brilliant for children worldwide. To achieve this, we primarily offer Educator accounts to K-12 school teachers globally, as well as some camps, clubs, and non-profits that are education-based and work directly with children under 18. Approved educators can create unlimited classes and invite as many students as they wish to join Brilliant. Any student invited by a teacher will receive free access to all Brilliant Premium courses and lessons.
   
   You can find out more: HERE.


3. Brilliant Review: Is It Worth It?:
   Brilliant was founded in 2012 by Sue Khim and in the last 10 years it has grown to be home to 10 million users. Its team of course creators include award-winning teachers, researchers and professionals from MIT, Duke, Microsoft and Google. Its courses are designed around hands-on learning, keeping the experience engaging and fun.
   
   Learn more by visiting: HERE.






We also have other basic instruction in Microsoft Office, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, Powerpoint 2007.





OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST



1. Resources for Educators - In this section you can find classroom resources for Exceptional Children, Smartboards, Character Education, Web 2.0 Resources and other topics.
2. Resources for Parents - Parents can find resources
   on assisting their children with homework, time management, Internet Safety, subject area resources, grade level resources and more.




Common Core State Standards at I4C




Our Common Core State Standards are full of resources for every individual standard. Students can take control of their own learning by clicking on the page with the standard number, and choosing their own resource to practice that skill.




Check out our Common Core Math High School Algebra Standards, Common Core Math Standards, and Common Core ELA Standards.




SAT and ACT Test Preparation

Free Online Practice Resources for ACT Tests and SAT Tests. I4C now offers free SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Join our SAT and ACT Test Preparation program and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words or over 1000 math problems. Parents and Mentors can log in to monitor your scores - including seeing which vocabulary words that were missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.




Sign Up Here for ACT Test & SAT Test Preparation.