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The use of PowerPoint presentations in schools takes advantage of education technology integration strategies and techniques. However, student learning is not improved when these presentations are merely a substitute for note taking bullets from older overhead projectors. To take advantage of the power of this technology, the elimination of boring slide shows must be replaced with interactive story telling that keeps students engaged.

Strategies and techniques are provided for integrating podcasts lessons to promote the benefits of greater student engagement and alternative assessment.

The use of web based technology is growing by leaps and bounds every day. These online tools are the new set of keys for opening your students' minds. The vast resources on the Internet are making the use traditional methods of teaching and learning obsolete in countless ways.

What does it mean to be a successful science or math teacher? The definition of success is an elusive thing and measured in many ways. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines success as - resulting in or gaining a favorable outcome. This, without a doubt, is your and every other teacher's goal for their students.

In contrast to the digital footprint you use for your personal learning network, this focus is on the online digital footprint students' use in your science or math classroom. The power of a well designed digital footprint brings the capacity to transform a classroom into an online learning community. Within this community your students use digital tools to create and develop a personal learning network.

Daily summary of the stories, articles, and resources for teaching K-12 science and math.

Get info. on local fieldtrips for school, scouts, PTO/PTA.

Many teachers work hard to keep up to date with the latest in educational advancements, curriculum design and general information. Usually, this means taking classes at night or during the summer. With open courseware, however, you can learn about a wide range of topics, from classroom behavior to using the latest technologies at your own pace. While it's no substitute for real classroom education, it can provide an invaluable supplement and guide to your educational pursuits and classroom management. Check out these 60 places to find course materials to keep you on top of the teaching game.\n\n

What is National D.E.A.R. Day? D.E.A.R. stands for Drop Everything and Read. National D.E.A.R. Day is a special reading celebration to remind and encourage families to make reading together on a daily basis a family priority.

Leveled readers for use with projectors and/or interactive white boards

sets of data that can be downloaded and used in Excel for charting, etc.

Hyperlinks to teacher blogs used as a tool for teaching and reflection, as well as communication with students, parents, or other teachers.

Animation for the classroom

Math for elementary school children with problem solving worksheets, drills, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, counting, number sense etc.

Blogging for teachers and students, made easy

A free website to teach children to read. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. Contains exciting interactive books and phonics games.

3,500+ Free Lesson Plans in Math Social Studies Art Language Arts Music PE Reading Writing Geography Science projects and Science lesson plans. Great educational resource for teachers and parents!

math manipulatives for prek-12

Numbers and Words sections for grades 3-8