Curie Elementary

Fact finding frenzy teaches students to take good notes.

Is is trash or treasure? Teach students to take great notes.

This video is not just for new teachers but for any teacher who want to know how to use technology effectively in the classroom.

The FBI launched a redesigned FBI-SOS website this week featuring an Internet Challenge to help educate students on cyber safety. The full FBI Safe Online Surfing site is set to launch in early 2012. The FBI-SOS program is a nationwide initiative designed to educate children about the dangers they face on the Internet and to help prevent crimes against children. It promotes cyber citizenship among students by engaging them in a fun, age-appropriate, competitive online program where they learn how to safely and responsibly use the Internet. The program emphasizes the importance of cyber safety topics such as password security, smart surfing habits, and the safeguarding of personal information.

"Tech Tools Made Simple SuperTeacherTools.com is dedicated to providing technology tools for teaching that are quick and easy to download, learn, and start using in your classroom. In the site, you will find a variety of review games, classroom management software, and other miscellaneous tools for educators."

"SoftSchools.com provides free math worksheets, free math games, grammar quizzes and free phonics worksheets and games. Worksheets and games are organized by grades and topics. These printable math and phonics worksheets are auto generated. "

"Web Worksheet Wizard and Project Poster have combined to make Web Poster Wizard. This FREE tool allows educators to create a lesson, worksheet, or class page and immediately publish it online. Teachers can also set up classes and assign projects to students. Students complete the assignments by creating their own online projects or reports. Teachers and students can even add images and links to their pages. "

"Social Studies Techbook is built from the ground up to be a unique, web-based teaching and learning resource. Unlike other digital social studies programs that are converted from existing textbooks, Techbook™ takes full advantage of digital capabilities to offer multi-modal resources that transform teaching and learning. Powerful yet simple-to-use, Social Studies Techbook supports teachers as they transition to digital, while simultaneously helping them to meet Common Core State Standards. Real-time assessments also enhance a teacher's ability to individualize instruction. From interactive maps to "enduring debates", Social Studies Techbook links social studies to key historical resources, features activities that help students to think critically, and encourages students to develop arguments that are supported by evidence. "

Something to think about

"Science Techbook is built from the ground up to be a unique, web-based teaching and learning tool. Unlike other digital science programs that are converted from existing textbooks, Techbook™ takes full advantage of digital capabilities to offer multi-modal resources that transform teaching and learning. Powerful yet simple-to-use, K-8 Science Techbook saves teachers time and provides on-going support as they transition to digital."

Something to perhaps look at. Integrate text, video, interactive activities and more

"Protecting Your Online Privacy Kids who use mobile devices like tablets and smartphones are more connected than ever. But going online has it's risks. That's why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created the Children's online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which protects the digital privacy rights of kids ages 12 and under. "

This website was shared with me at a recent training and I think that it may be helpful in looking at what's to come with the Common Core Standards.

Helpful advice for integrating iPads in the classroom.

"Science Friday lesson plans are based on our popular Science Friday Videos and are created for us by the New York Hall of Science."

"WhenInTime is a web application that enables its users to create, view, explore, share and contribute to interactive digital timelines on the topic of their choice "

"This collection of student work demostrates the many ways technology can be used in the classroom. They may spark ideas on how you can engage students in your classroom. We thank the teachers and students who have shared their work."

Explore the historic Jamestown fort and the Powhatan village of Werowocomoco through interactive features.

"Create Easy Infographics Piktochart helps you to create infographics, share and get results in 3 easy steps No design experience required "

"There are no limits to what a great educator can achieve when they have the right tools. Graphite, a free service from Common Sense Media, helps teachers find, understand, and share the best digital learning products available."

Explore the Oregon Trail

Great ideas for using a wiki to meet CCS.