Use zinepal.com to create your own magazines and eBooks. You can select content from blogs, Atom/RSS feeds and any other websites. zinepal.com reformats the content into a printable PDF and eBooks for use with eBook readers such as the Amazon Kindle. It's the easiest way to repurpose online content for other distribution mediums.
A great way to integrate this into your classroom, would be to have your students collect all their research for a project and create a research book in zinepal.com
EXAMPLE: Educational Roundup
Monday, December 28, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Top 25 Most Read Stories of the Year on TechLearning.com.
Here are the Top 25 Most Read Stories of the Year on TechLearning.com. Have you read them all?
1. Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally »
2. 10 Ways to Get Beyond PowerPoint with Classroom Projectors »
3. Nine Reasons to Twitter in School »
4. 21st Century Skills: Will Our Students be Prepared? »
5. 25 Ways to Teach with Twitter »
6. Five Reasons to Use Wordle in the Classroom! »
7. Create Web 2.0 Flashcards in a Flash! »
8. Eight Ways to Use School Wikis »
9. Light Right A Crash Course In Lighting Video »
10. Why Wordle »
11. Mac PDF Converter »
12. 14 Ways K-12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media »
13. 10 Ideas for Getting Started with 21st Century Teaching and Learning »
14. Magnetic Poetry and More: Interactive Language Arts »
15. Top 10 cell phones for students »
16. The Pros and Cons of Texting and IM »
17. 10 Hot Tips: Getting the most out of Final Cut Express »
18. Combine Multiple PDF Files into One »
19. Ten Ways to Get Smart with SMARTboard »
20. How To: Use an Interactive Whiteboard »
21. 5 Back to School Must-Haves for Innovative Educators »
22. A Day in the Life of Web 2.0 »
23. The Ideal School Library »
24. 5 Innovative Ways to Differentiate Instruction »
25. A few ways to motivate teachers using tech »
1. Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally »
2. 10 Ways to Get Beyond PowerPoint with Classroom Projectors »
3. Nine Reasons to Twitter in School »
4. 21st Century Skills: Will Our Students be Prepared? »
5. 25 Ways to Teach with Twitter »
6. Five Reasons to Use Wordle in the Classroom! »
7. Create Web 2.0 Flashcards in a Flash! »
8. Eight Ways to Use School Wikis »
9. Light Right A Crash Course In Lighting Video »
10. Why Wordle »
11. Mac PDF Converter »
12. 14 Ways K-12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media »
13. 10 Ideas for Getting Started with 21st Century Teaching and Learning »
14. Magnetic Poetry and More: Interactive Language Arts »
15. Top 10 cell phones for students »
16. The Pros and Cons of Texting and IM »
17. 10 Hot Tips: Getting the most out of Final Cut Express »
18. Combine Multiple PDF Files into One »
19. Ten Ways to Get Smart with SMARTboard »
20. How To: Use an Interactive Whiteboard »
21. 5 Back to School Must-Haves for Innovative Educators »
22. A Day in the Life of Web 2.0 »
23. The Ideal School Library »
24. 5 Innovative Ways to Differentiate Instruction »
25. A few ways to motivate teachers using tech »
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Postcrossing
What is Postcrossing?
It's a project that allows anyone to receive postcards (real ones, not electronic) from random places in the world.
A great way to connect to the world!
It's a project that allows anyone to receive postcards (real ones, not electronic) from random places in the world.
A great way to connect to the world!
Monday, December 14, 2009
21 Tings That Became Obsolete This Decade
21 Tings That Became Obsolete This Decade - Check out this interesting powerpoint.
Best of Edutopia's 2009 Technology Coverage
Best of Edutopia's 2009 Technology Coverage - Do you need some quality reading over the holiday break? Check out this list.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Whyzz
whyzz helps parents with answering the endless "why" questions their kids are asking. Using whyzz, parents can find kid-ready answers to how the world works, whenever and wherever a question is asked. Articles on whyzz "translate" the facts into terms appropriate for kids, providing the information that kids want to hear!
You can use whyzz on your mobile device or on your desktop in any one of the three following ways:
Use the whyzz Search Bar to look for the article that answers your curious child's question! whyzz articles are designed to be concise, creative, reliable, and written in terms that your kids can understand.
You can use whyzz on your mobile device or on your desktop in any one of the three following ways:
Use the whyzz Search Bar to look for the article that answers your curious child's question! whyzz articles are designed to be concise, creative, reliable, and written in terms that your kids can understand.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
E-Learning: 21st Century Perspectives on Teaching, Learning, and Technology
Check out this SlideShare Presentation:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
PracticOwl
PracticOwl -Practice Makes Perfect.
Improve your knowledge with endless exams in any subject. Create, share, and take practice exams, all for free.
Improve your knowledge with endless exams in any subject. Create, share, and take practice exams, all for free.
Triptico Random Sixteen Spinner
Triptico Random Sixteen Spinner - Type the names for key words in the box, press net and generate your customized online spinner. It is a really cool way to get all kids involved in discussions and will add some excitement to the activity.
7 of the Most Inspiring Videos on the Web
7 of the Most Inspiring Videos on the Web - Are you looking for an inspirational video to spice up a lesson, check some of these out.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Technology is Important but....
This blog is about integrating technology to enhance your curriculum, though we can't forget the reason we teach...students. I came across this blog post and it hit home. Please take a look and hopefully you will be inspired too. Two Powerful Words: I NOTICE
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Penzu - online journal
Are you tired of lugging notebooks home each night to read yours students journals? Do you want to help the environment and save paper? Check out Penzu. It is an online journal that allows your students to write and share their works with you. You can read and leave your comments for your students. Go to http://penzu.com
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Creating Podcasts with Your Students
Creating Podcasts with Your Students
Creating podcasts in the classroom has many educational benefits, including strengthening skills in research, writing, and collaboration — and podcasting is easy to do. This article walks you through the steps of preproduction, recording, postproduction, and publishing.
Creating podcasts in the classroom has many educational benefits, including strengthening skills in research, writing, and collaboration — and podcasting is easy to do. This article walks you through the steps of preproduction, recording, postproduction, and publishing.
Getting It Wrong: Surprising Tips on How to Learn
Getting It Wrong: Surprising Tips on How to Learn
New research makes the case for hard tests, and suggests an unusual technique that anyone can use to learn. Check out the article on the Scientific America website, it is worth the read!
New research makes the case for hard tests, and suggests an unusual technique that anyone can use to learn. Check out the article on the Scientific America website, it is worth the read!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
LitTunes
Puttin' the Pop in the Classroom
LitTunes is a collaborative online community designed to serve three purposes:
1) to provide educators with a centralized source of materials and support for using popular music in the classroom;
2) to provide a forum for educators to share their successful experiences and research involving the use of popular music, and;
3) to inspire educators to reach the disenfranchised with their own language — music.
LitTunes is a collaborative online community designed to serve three purposes:
1) to provide educators with a centralized source of materials and support for using popular music in the classroom;
2) to provide a forum for educators to share their successful experiences and research involving the use of popular music, and;
3) to inspire educators to reach the disenfranchised with their own language — music.
An Example of Cell Phones in the Classroom
Go to this blog and find out how a teacher had students connect with parents while in class. CLICK HERE
Thursday, October 8, 2009
BigHugeLabs and Education
BigHugeLabs and Education - Are you using BigHugeLabs in the classroom? Sign up for a free Educator account and get the following benefits:
Pre-register your students so they can sign in without requiring an email address.
View and download content created by your students.
Use the site advertising-free.
Ready to print ID cards for your students
BigHugeLabs is proud to assist you with your education goals.
Pre-register your students so they can sign in without requiring an email address.
View and download content created by your students.
Use the site advertising-free.
Ready to print ID cards for your students
BigHugeLabs is proud to assist you with your education goals.
PETE'S POWER POINT STATION
PETE'S POWER POINT STATION - FREE Presentations in PowerPoint format
& Free Interactive Activities for Kids. A great resource for ALL ages.
This was shared with our districts GT instruction- Jennifer!
& Free Interactive Activities for Kids. A great resource for ALL ages.
This was shared with our districts GT instruction- Jennifer!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Memiary
Memiary - Don't you wish you could remember five interesting things you did last Tuesday? Meet Memiary. Record up to five memories of your day and make them memorable.
Extremely easy sign up - email addresses required.
A great way to have your students focus on the positives they do each day!
Extremely easy sign up - email addresses required.
A great way to have your students focus on the positives they do each day!
Curriculum Based Readers Theatre Scripts
Curriculum Based Readers Theatre Scripts - Check out scripts in Math, English/Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies, Science and Theatre.
The sunflower boy's smile
The sunflower boy's smile - This is just a great story that hopefully make you appreciate your day.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Dabbleboard
Dabbleboard -Dabbleboard is an online collaboration application that’s centered around the whiteboard. With a new type of drawing interface that's actually easy and fun to use, Dabbleboard gets out of your way and just lets you draw. Finally the whiteboard enters the digital age!
Watch the video first. It is really easy to use after viewing the video.
Watch the video first. It is really easy to use after viewing the video.
SpellingCity.com
SpellingCity.com makes teaching spelling fun. Want to see how it works? Watch SpellingCityTube!
Spellingcity.com is a free spelling tool that makes teaching spelling exciting. With online spelling games, spelling reviews, and spelling quizzes, your students will learn those weekly spelling words with unprecedented enthusiasm.
How do teachers use SpellingCity.com? Many different ways. Some teachers use SpellingCity in front of the class using projection screens; some print worksheets to practice spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting; some have the students play the online games for practice; and others give practice and final tests using the online tools.
Spellingcity.com is a free spelling tool that makes teaching spelling exciting. With online spelling games, spelling reviews, and spelling quizzes, your students will learn those weekly spelling words with unprecedented enthusiasm.
How do teachers use SpellingCity.com? Many different ways. Some teachers use SpellingCity in front of the class using projection screens; some print worksheets to practice spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting; some have the students play the online games for practice; and others give practice and final tests using the online tools.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Is it Really Cheating?
One conversation that almost always comes up when discussing handhelds (ipods and phones)in schools is cheating. Cheating has always existed in schools and probably always will. Students are now just using different tools to cheat instead of a gum wrapper they are using their phone. Check out the following two articles to get a different perspective about cheating and some ideas on how to curb it in your classroom.
*Cool Cat Teacher Blog - I'm just helping: a look at electronic cheating by students
*Change Agency- Cheating?
*Cool Cat Teacher Blog - I'm just helping: a look at electronic cheating by students
*Change Agency- Cheating?
Monday, September 21, 2009
Cursive may be a fading skill, but so what?
Cursive may be a fading skill, but so what? - Food for thought. Check out this article.
YouTube Doubler
YouTube Doubler - Do you need to have to Youtube videos played at the same time- side-by-side- well this is your site!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
But They Did Not Give Up
But They Did Not Give Up - Thomas Edison's teachers said he was "too stupid to learn anything." He was fired from his first two jobs for being "non-productive." As an inventor, Edison made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts at inventing the light bulb. When a reporter asked, "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?" Edison replied, "I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps."
Check out other famous peoples struggles with education.
Check out other famous peoples struggles with education.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Drawing Now
Drawing Now- Check out this fun site and draw cartoons, nature, people, animals and more.
Click here and draw Yoda.
Click here and draw Yoda.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Biography Makers
Biography Maker -Elementary age children will appreciate this site that helps them to understand just what a biography is and get a little help on jazzing up boring facts into something fun and exciting to read.
Topmarks Education
Topmarks Education -Quickly find the best teaching resources, homework help and educational websites for use in the classroom.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Capzles- Great way to share your students work!
Capzles - Upload your students pictures, videos, audio and more. This is an easy way to share student work with their families.
Check out the example below:
Showing off Art work using Capzles
Check out the example below:
Showing off Art work using Capzles
Highlight
Highlight - This is a great site. You can highlight items on webpages you want your students to focus on. Read the directions below.
How?
1. Insert a web page address above and click "highlight page"
2. Select the text you want to highlight on the next page
3. Click "Done" when you're finished
4. Copy & paste the short url, or email your highlights
Why?
* To show others the important part of an article
* Reduce confusion about a sent link
* Save time for the reader
* Save the parts of the pages you find interesting
How?
1. Insert a web page address above and click "highlight page"
2. Select the text you want to highlight on the next page
3. Click "Done" when you're finished
4. Copy & paste the short url, or email your highlights
Why?
* To show others the important part of an article
* Reduce confusion about a sent link
* Save time for the reader
* Save the parts of the pages you find interesting
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Win $2500 of Classroom Supplies
Win $2500 of Classroom Supplies
Feel like writing a 400 word persuasive essay explaining why your classroom is deserving of receiving of money.
Feel like writing a 400 word persuasive essay explaining why your classroom is deserving of receiving of money.
Make Your Own Lego Guy
Mini-Mizer -This is such a cool site for all ages! Have your students create an image of themselves. They could create multiples and upload to Photo Story 3 or other digital storytelling resources, the options are endless.
Vocabulary Videos
Word Ahead - he smart and efficient way to build a strong SAT, ACT and GRE vocabulary. Vote on vocabulary videos. Come up with ideas for new vocab videos.
Great for all ages!
Great for all ages!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Tools and Templates
Tools and Templates - The templates can be downloaded from the site, saved to your hard drive, edited as necessary, and then printed. Or they can be downloaded, printed, and used as is.
Lots of great tools to use for organizing the beginning of the year!
Lots of great tools to use for organizing the beginning of the year!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Glypho
Glypho-A fun new way to read and write novels. A cool collaborative way to write a story! Create an account, jot some story ideas down. Users around the world will give character and plot ideas. Next, more than one person will create the first chapter, once finished others will vote on the best chapter.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Soungle
Soungle - A search engine for sounds! Could be useful as a stimulus for writing.
1. Create a story, mood, setting etc through sounds from soungle etc
2. Put the sounds into a medium such as PPT.
3. Add writing or 'talk' story
4. Perform out loud!
Go to the site and start searching for sounds now!
1. Create a story, mood, setting etc through sounds from soungle etc
2. Put the sounds into a medium such as PPT.
3. Add writing or 'talk' story
4. Perform out loud!
Go to the site and start searching for sounds now!
Poll Your Students Online
Do you have a wiki or blog and want to spice it up? Use Polldaddy.com
Sign up for a free account and create polls and surverys in a few simple steps. Copy the code and paste into your blog or wiki. Students or parents can vote and immediately see the results. Tip: If you are going to have students vote from the same computer make sure you click on "Don't block repeat voters" in the right column on the page.
Try it out below.
Sign up for a free account and create polls and surverys in a few simple steps. Copy the code and paste into your blog or wiki. Students or parents can vote and immediately see the results. Tip: If you are going to have students vote from the same computer make sure you click on "Don't block repeat voters" in the right column on the page.
Try it out below.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
RoohIt- Highlighting Web Pages
RoohIt [RooH-it!] verb:
A / n.f. identifying the soul / essence of a document
e.g. the act of getting to the soul of any document, identifying what is uniquely relevant to each individual user by highlighting it.
RoohIt allows users to create a free account and highlight webpages. Once pages are highlighted, users can get a direct link to the highlighted page to save and share with students.
http://rooh.it/abe35
A / n.f. identifying the soul / essence of a document
e.g. the act of getting to the soul of any document, identifying what is uniquely relevant to each individual user by highlighting it.
RoohIt allows users to create a free account and highlight webpages. Once pages are highlighted, users can get a direct link to the highlighted page to save and share with students.
http://rooh.it/abe35
Friday, August 7, 2009
E-Learning for Kids- EXCELLENT RESOURCE!
e-Learning for Kids, a global, nonprofit foundation, provides free courses for children ages 5 – 12. The text of most of the courses is available in both print and audio, and in some courses, critical vocabulary is defined by clicking on the highlighted word. These quality activities are a great addition to your teaching toolbox!
Wordsift- Make Vocabulary Words Visual
WordSift is a tool that was created primarily for teachers. Mainly, think of it playfully - as a toy in a linguistic playground that is available to instantly capture and display the vocabulary structure of texts, and to help create an opportunity to talk and play with language.
A great tool for all ages to visualize vocabulary- check out the example.
Other similar sites:
http://www.visuwords.com/
http://www.wordnik.com/
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Create Stories Online with Your Students
My StoryMaker lets you control characters and objects - and creates sentences for you! Once you are done with your story, save it online or print it out in the Library.
Myths and Legends Story Creator Make your own stories using sound, text, characters, creatures and scenery.
Mixbook Looking for a way to get your students more engaged? Mixbook is proud to present Mixbook for Educators, a program that allows educators even easier access to the most powerful suite of digital storytelling tools on the web.
Myths and Legends Story Creator Make your own stories using sound, text, characters, creatures and scenery.
Mixbook Looking for a way to get your students more engaged? Mixbook is proud to present Mixbook for Educators, a program that allows educators even easier access to the most powerful suite of digital storytelling tools on the web.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Some Cool Google Tips and Tricks
Google is a huge database that has a plethora of resources for us, but sometimes finding them is hard. Follow the link to find some great tips to refine your searching skills when using google.
Must Have Google Search Tips
Follow this link to find out about the Wonder Wheel- which will help make your search simple. Wonder Wheel
Must Have Google Search Tips
Follow this link to find out about the Wonder Wheel- which will help make your search simple. Wonder Wheel
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Solve Calculations Online
Wolframalpha
You enter your question or calculation, and Wolfram|Alpha uses its built-in algorithms and growing collection of data to compute the answer.
MATH and SCIENCE teachers will want to check this site out!
You enter your question or calculation, and Wolfram|Alpha uses its built-in algorithms and growing collection of data to compute the answer.
MATH and SCIENCE teachers will want to check this site out!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Write Rhymes
Write Rhymes is a fun little site where you can find a word to rhyme with just about any other word. I tried to use words for which I couldn't think of obvious rhymes, but each time Write Rhymes came up with something. To use Write Rhymes simply type a word in the text box then option-click on it to see a list of rhyming words.
Here's my example (laugh all you want!)
Try out my technology suggestions
Call me with any questions
You will be impressed with your students work
They will be so engaged they won't be driving you berserk!
Here's my example (laugh all you want!)
Try out my technology suggestions
Call me with any questions
You will be impressed with your students work
They will be so engaged they won't be driving you berserk!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Edit Youtube Videos
Found a youtube video the fits your curriculum needs, but you only need a portion of it, check out Slicd http://splicd.com or Tube Chop http://www.tubechop.com/.
Example of Tube Chop (Cut the last part of the video)
Example of Tube Chop (Cut the last part of the video)
Friday, May 8, 2009
Help Prepare Your Students for Diasters
Ready Classroom Emergency Preparedness for students, teachers and families. This site teaches students the science behind natural disasters that can happen across the country, and to empower them to be safe and prepared in case one happens close to home. Students may or may not get comprehensive information from home about preparedness. Therefore, schools and teachers play a critical role.
VocabGrabber
VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context. Just copy text from a document and paste it into the box, and then click on the "Grab Vocabulary!" button. VocabGrabber will automatically create a list of vocabulary from your text, which you can then sort, filter, and save.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Teach Us History
Teach Us History This website contains historic primary source images and text as well as background information that provides historical, cultural, and literary context to significant events in American history. Additionally the site contains video and audio presentations utilizing professional actors impersonating historical figures and reenacting historical events. The site also contains lesson plans and curriculum units to help educators incorporate these materials in their classroom instruction.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Boolify Project
Boolify provides learners with a manipulative mental model for Boolean Search contruction. It can be used to teach and learn Boolean in a variety of ways.
Visual Bookmarking Site
Speedtile keeps track of your favorite websites. Save and organize your bookmarks in a clear and visual environment, always up to date with daily snapshots.
Example Site
Example Site
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Games for Change
Games for Change
Games for Change has identified and selected the following games as being examples of games that engage contemporary social issues in meaningful ways to foster a more just, equitable and/or tolerant society. These games have been created by cross-disciplinary teams from around the world and all aim to serve the public interest.
Topics include: Economics, Public Policy, Poverty, Environment, Global Conflict, News and Politics- FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
Games for Change has identified and selected the following games as being examples of games that engage contemporary social issues in meaningful ways to foster a more just, equitable and/or tolerant society. These games have been created by cross-disciplinary teams from around the world and all aim to serve the public interest.
Topics include: Economics, Public Policy, Poverty, Environment, Global Conflict, News and Politics- FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
BAM - Body and Mind
BAM - Body and MindWorld Health Day is April 7th, and this super Web site will help kids ages 9–13 make healthy life choices. BAM! was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It contains interactive online games and activities that are both educational and lots of fun.
ePals Global Community
ePals Global Community
Wisconsin Connects provides students access to high-tech tools that will provide entry to cultures around the world, builds relationships that strengthen America's stature in the world and benefit state and economic security, improves global understanding and positions Wisconsin students to develop their global competencies at a young age. Participating students will improve their communication and internet technology skills, develop connections with their peers in other countries, and become better prepared to compete in a 21st century global economy.
*The Internet's largest global community of classrooms
*Safely connect, collaborate and learn
*Practice language skills and learn about different cultures
*Use school-safe email, forums and blogs
*Engage in collaborative learning projects
IT'S FREE - all you have to do is join!
Wisconsin Connects provides students access to high-tech tools that will provide entry to cultures around the world, builds relationships that strengthen America's stature in the world and benefit state and economic security, improves global understanding and positions Wisconsin students to develop their global competencies at a young age. Participating students will improve their communication and internet technology skills, develop connections with their peers in other countries, and become better prepared to compete in a 21st century global economy.
*The Internet's largest global community of classrooms
*Safely connect, collaborate and learn
*Practice language skills and learn about different cultures
*Use school-safe email, forums and blogs
*Engage in collaborative learning projects
IT'S FREE - all you have to do is join!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Ask the President
Ask the President
a site that lets users submit questions and then vote on the questions they’d like to see asked. The most highly voted questions will then be given to a credentialed journalist, who will ask the most appropriate one if given the opportunity.
a site that lets users submit questions and then vote on the questions they’d like to see asked. The most highly voted questions will then be given to a credentialed journalist, who will ask the most appropriate one if given the opportunity.
American History
American History- From Pre-Columbian to the New Millennium. The best history has at its foundation a story. A printer challenges a King and so is laid the foundation of the first amendment; a New Jersey miner finds gold in California and sets off a torrent of movement westward; a woman going home from work does not relinquish her seat and a Civil Rights movement explodes. A GREAT RESOURCE FOR TEXT SETS!
Historic Tale Construction Kit
Click here to check out the site
You can create your own stories with the Historic Tale Construction Kit. Using this digital storytelling tool, students can select among menus of folk (brave and ordinary), buildings, and beasts; add their own text in the colors of their choice; adjust the scale of the items they select; and create an authentic looking Medieval comic strip ala the Bayeux Tapestry.
Student storytellers may save, email, or submit their best work to the gallery.
You can create your own stories with the Historic Tale Construction Kit. Using this digital storytelling tool, students can select among menus of folk (brave and ordinary), buildings, and beasts; add their own text in the colors of their choice; adjust the scale of the items they select; and create an authentic looking Medieval comic strip ala the Bayeux Tapestry.
Student storytellers may save, email, or submit their best work to the gallery.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Inspiring Middle School Literacy Reading and Writing in Science and History
Inspiring Middle School Literacy Reading and Writing in Science and History(http://www.teachersdomain.org/special/adlit/) These self-paced classroom activities are designed to enhance the literacy skills of struggling readers in grades 5–8. Each uses videos, interactive activities, note-taking, reading, and writing to present students with an engaging science or history topic.
Studio 4 Learning
Studio 4 Learning (http://studio4learning.tv/) Studio 4 Networks provides award-winning lifestyle and educational programming delivered on-demand over cable television, satellite, and the Internet. Launched in 2003, Studio 4 produces and distributes targeted programming environments to consumers in the U.S. and Canada through three video networks – Studio 4 Kids (http://www.studio4kids.tv), Studio 4 Learning (http://studio4learning.tv), and Studio 4 Fitness (http://www.studio4fitness.tv).
Parent Conferencer
Parent Conferencer (http://www1.esgisoftware.com/esgi/Public/parent_conferencer.aspx) - A FREE tool!
If you schedule parent conferences with multiple families, then this tool is right for you. It will help you accomplish all of the things you currently do on paper in an automated, fast, and easy way that is more accurate, and more accessible.
1. Organize and Schedule conference dates and times by dragging and dropping students into the schedule.
2. Print conference notices individually, or all at once, in English or Spanish as appropriate.
3. Print conference reminders individually, or all at once, in English or Spanish as appropriate.
4. Print your conference schedule for your reference, and for the office.
If you schedule parent conferences with multiple families, then this tool is right for you. It will help you accomplish all of the things you currently do on paper in an automated, fast, and easy way that is more accurate, and more accessible.
1. Organize and Schedule conference dates and times by dragging and dropping students into the schedule.
2. Print conference notices individually, or all at once, in English or Spanish as appropriate.
3. Print conference reminders individually, or all at once, in English or Spanish as appropriate.
4. Print your conference schedule for your reference, and for the office.
Curriki
Curriki http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Main/ is more than your average website; it's a community of educators, learners and committed education experts who are working together to create quality materials that will benefit teachers and students around the world.
Curriki is an online environment created to support the development and free distribution of world-class educational materials to anyone who needs them.
Find entire units at all grade levels!
Curriki is an online environment created to support the development and free distribution of world-class educational materials to anyone who needs them.
Find entire units at all grade levels!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Museum Box
Museum Box (http://museumbox.e2bn.org/index.php)
This site provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. What items, for example, would you put in a box to describe your life; the life of a Victorian Servant or Roman soldier; or to show that slavery was wrong and unnecessary? You can display anything from a text file to a movie. You can also view and comment on the museum boxes submitted by others.
This site provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. What items, for example, would you put in a box to describe your life; the life of a Victorian Servant or Roman soldier; or to show that slavery was wrong and unnecessary? You can display anything from a text file to a movie. You can also view and comment on the museum boxes submitted by others.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Download Youtube Videos with PWN!
PWN! This site provides a quick and easy way to download youtube videos. All you need to do is to type the keyword "PWN" in front of "YouTube" in the URL location box and hit enter. You'll then be directed to the PWN! YouTube download page whereby you can download the YouTube videos either by standard quality video in the .FLV format or high quality video in .MP4 video format.
If you have problems with buffering this is a quick and easy way to download. You might need to convert the video after to an avi or wmv. Contact your LMS to help you.
If you have problems with buffering this is a quick and easy way to download. You might need to convert the video after to an avi or wmv. Contact your LMS to help you.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Gabcast (An appropriate way to use cell phones)
Gabcast.com (www.gabcast.com) is a podcasting and audioblogging platform that offers an easy way to create and distribute audio content. Use a touch-tone telephone to make your recordings. Once you have made a recording and have published it, a newsfeed is immediately and automatically updated to alert subscribers to your channel.
Examples: Blogging in the Classroom
Shakespeare Passage
Examples: Blogging in the Classroom
Shakespeare Passage
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