Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Compare Contrast Map
Compare Contrast Map - Very cool resource to help students when writing a compare and contrast essay.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Math Teaching Resources for K-5 Classrooms
Math Teaching Resources for K-5 Classrooms: "Welcome to K-5 Math Teaching Resources! This site provides a range of math teaching resources, math games, and hands-on math activities for K-5 teachers. All activities provide opportunities for students to communicate their reasoning and mathematical thinking and are correlated with the Common Core State Standards"
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Classroom-Tested Tech Tools Used to Boost Literacy
Education Week's Digital Directions: Classroom-Tested Tech Tools Used to Boost Literacy: "Instead of investing in prepackaged software programs, many teachers are harnessing the technology they already have—such as webcams, audio recorders, blogs, and other Web 2.0 tools—to boost literacy in students.
“With schools being so cash-strapped, we can’t go around and buy a new program all the time,” says Adina Sullivan, a 4th grade teacher at the 720-student San Marcos Elementary School in California. “You can go with something that you can find a lot easier at no cost and make it work for what you need, rather than [using pre-packaged software.]"
“With schools being so cash-strapped, we can’t go around and buy a new program all the time,” says Adina Sullivan, a 4th grade teacher at the 720-student San Marcos Elementary School in California. “You can go with something that you can find a lot easier at no cost and make it work for what you need, rather than [using pre-packaged software.]"
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tools for Educators.com - Board Game Maker, printable board games, 100% customizable
Tools for Educators.com - Board Game Maker, printable board games, 100% customizable: "Tools for Educators offers free worksheets, a free board game maker, board game creator, and ready to print board games to use as resources for lessons, lesson plans and printable materials for English classes."
All a-board! Create a personalized board game - Microsoft Home Magazine
All a-board! Create a personalized board game - Microsoft Home Magazine: "Wherever people are found, board games aren’t far behind. In the Egyptian game of Mehan or the ancient Chinese game of Go (Wei-Ch’i in Chinese), the basic premise is always the same: get together with family and friends, show off skills of strategy and intelligence and, sometimes, put your faith in the fate of a roll."
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Authentic History Center
The Authentic History Center: "The Authentic History Center is comprised of artifacts and sounds from American popular culture. It was created to teach that the everyday objects in society have authentic historical value and reflect the social consciousness of the era that produced them. Authentic also means conforming to fact, and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief. To meet this definition by presenting an authentic interpretation of American history is our ultimate goal. When a collection is whole enough to be considered an authentic representation of the sources produced about an historical event, they are presented via interpretive essay."
Live Video Chat and Video Conferencing - FREE & Simple | FaceFlow
Live Video Chat and Video Conferencing - FREE & Simple | FaceFlow: "FREE Group Video Chat
Share precious moments and have fun in video chat with many of your friends and loved ones. Video chat live with up to 4 people, for FREE! No download required!"
Share precious moments and have fun in video chat with many of your friends and loved ones. Video chat live with up to 4 people, for FREE! No download required!"
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Battleships - General Quarters II Headquarters v2.8.1
Battleships - General Quarters II Headquarters v2.8.1: "Welcome to the BSGQ Naval Base!
Battleships General Quarters II is a human versus computer strategic naval battle game. You can play the game for free at our servers."
Battleships General Quarters II is a human versus computer strategic naval battle game. You can play the game for free at our servers."
Monday, May 9, 2011
Google moms share tech tips for your family
Official Google Blog: Google moms share tech tips for your family: "As a Googler I often take my work home with me—in a good way. With two young boys at home, life is always busy, so my husband and I are always looking for ways to save time, get organized and enrich our lives in simple ways. Because the products I beta test and use in the office have become an integral part of my own family life, for Mother’s Day this weekend I’d like to share some favorite tips, including a few from other Googler parents."
Official Google Blog: Sort by subject in Google Images
Official Google Blog: Sort by subject in Google Images: "When you’re searching for images, sometimes it can be hard to come up with exactly the right words to describe what you have in mind. For example, when you think of London, you might picture the iconic clock tower or the big Ferris wheel. You may not always remember the names of those landmarks, but you can visualize them in your mind. To make it easier for you to find images in situations like these, you can now use Google Images with sorting.
When you search for [london], by default you’ll see image results ranked by relevance. Click on “Sort by subject” in the left-hand panel and you’ll see images organized into categories that will narrow down your search and help you find the exact image of London that you want."
When you search for [london], by default you’ll see image results ranked by relevance. Click on “Sort by subject” in the left-hand panel and you’ll see images organized into categories that will narrow down your search and help you find the exact image of London that you want."
BBC News - Time zones: About time
BBC News - Time zones: About time Interactive presentation about why time zones are as they are.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Crocodoc Comes to Edmodo
Crocodoc Comes to Edmodo: "For those who are not familiar, Crocodoc is a tool that allows you to view files in your Edmodo stream without having to download them to your computer. Word docs, excel, PowerPoint or pdf under 10mb are now available to view shortly after the post appears in the stream. Now, when you want to view a file in your stream, you’ll see a “Preview” option — select this to see the content of the file without downloading it or to open the file in a new window in your browser."
Student PLN’s: Rules For Engagement
Student PLN’s: Rules For Engagement: "Technology creates a false sense of anonymity and students will often need guidance on proper online behavior. We cannot assume that just because they act appropriately in person that they will know how to respectfully engage with one another online. I know of teachers who are hesitant to use social networking tools because of their fear of inappropriate student behavior. As 21st century educators, I would suggest that it is our responsibility to use these tools in our classroom as a way to teach these skills. If we don’t teach them, who will? Students need an opportunity to practice appropriate behavior in a safe and secure environment and with proper guidance."
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
ELMO USA's document cameras and digital visual presenters
ELMO USA's document cameras and digital visual presenters: "'ECART' - ELMO’s all-in-one classroom solution comes completely equipped with all the necessary technology for a 21st-century education."
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: "What started out as Sal making a few algebra videos for his cousins has grown to over 2,100 videos and 100 self-paced exercises and assessments covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history."
Monday, April 11, 2011
AT&T Safety Land - A Cyber Safety Game for Kids
Free Technology for Teachers: AT&T Safety Land - A Cyber Safety Game for Kids: "AT&T's Safety Land is a nice game through which kids learn and practice recognizing danger on the Internet. The game is set in the city of 'Safety Land.'"
Google Apps K-12 Lesson Plans using Docs, Sites, and Calendar.
Google Apps K-12 Lesson Plans using Docs, Sites, and Calendar.: "Easily incorporate Google Apps into your curriculum with these classroom-ready lesson plans. Have a Google Apps lesson plan? Submit it for review.
For more Google Apps educational resources, including video tutorials, discussion forum, community map, and news, visit the Google Apps Education Community"
For more Google Apps educational resources, including video tutorials, discussion forum, community map, and news, visit the Google Apps Education Community"
How to Make Data Visualizations with Many Eyes
Free Technology for Teachers: How to Make Data Visualizations with Many Eyes: "Late last year I posted a review of a free data visualization creation tool from IBM called Many Eyes. Over the weekend I learned, via Larry Ferlazzo, of an excellent video tutorial about Many Eyes. The video, embedded below, is a seven minute overview of using Many Eyes to create data visualizations."
Thursday, April 7, 2011
How to Make Your Own Ballistic Gel
How to Make Your Own Ballistic Gel: "Ballistics labs within the FBI and law enforcement often use ballistics gel to test wound penetration. They use a special ordnance gelatin powder to make the gel to specific standards under carefully controlled conditions, and it is then calibrated for accuracy"
Monday, April 4, 2011
Helping Students Write Essays | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
Helping Students Write Essays | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...: "In a previous post, Three Good Questions For Teachers To Ask Themselves (& Answer Them Here If You Feel Like It), I shared that one of the areas where I have improved this year is in teaching writing."
Publish Digital Magazines and More Online for Free | YUDU
Publish Digital Magazines and More Online for Free | YUDU: "Explore the YUDU library to read online magazines, free eBooks and other digital content. Browse thousands of free digital magazines or buy titles in the YUDU Store. Self-publish your own digital magazines, eBooks, digital brochures and more with our free publisher software."
Free Guide - Making Videos on the Web
Free Technology for Teachers: Free Guide - Making Videos on the Web: "Creating videos is one the activities that my students really enjoy doing. They enjoy it, in large part, because the finished product is something that looks good and can easily be shared with classmates, parents, and other teachers."
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Welcome to Google TiSP
Welcome to Google TiSP: "Introducing Google TiSP (BETA), our new FREE in-home wireless broadband service. Sign up today and we'll send you your TiSP self-installation kit, which includes setup guide, fiber-optic cable, spindle, wireless router and installation CD."
Gmail Motion BETA
Gmail Motion BETA: "The mouse and keyboard were invented before the Internet even existed. Since then, countless technological advancements have allowed for much more efficient human computer interaction. Why then do we continue to use outdated technology? Introducing Gmail Motion -- now you can control Gmail with your body."
Head2Head Interviews
Head2Head Interviews: "The Head2Head interviews allow students to converse with historical characters: type a question, get a historically accurate reply! Each interview is accompanied by a worksheet and suggested lesson plans. Students can also print off a record of their interview at the end of the session. This activity was a winner in the BECTA/Guardian National Website Awards and is frequently mentioned in the testimonials about the site from subscribers."
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