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Holly Barlaam

Science NetLinks - 88 views

www.sciencenetlinks.com

science lesson plans resources biology chemistry physics

shared by Holly Barlaam on 04 Nov 10 - Cached
  • Holly Barlaam on 04 Nov 10
     
    Great lesson plans and interactive animations/activities on many different science subjects
Pam Jeffrey

Digitally Speaking / Blogging - 169 views

digitallyspeaking.pbworks.com/Blogging

web 2.0 blog

shared by Pam Jeffrey on 18 Oct 09 - Cached

  • Using Feed Readers

     

    Feed readers are probably the most important digital tool for today's learner because they make sifting through the amazing amount of content added to the Internet easy.  Also known as aggregators, feed readers are free tools that can automatically check nearly any website for new content dozens of times a day---saving ridiculous amounts of time and customizing learning experiences for anyone. 

     

    Imagine never having to go hunting for new information from your favorite sources again.  Learning goes from a frustrating search through thousands of marginal links written by questionable characters to quickly browsing the thoughts of writers that you trust, respect and enjoy.

     

    Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?

     

    It's not!  Here's a Commoncraft tutorial explaining RSS Feeds in Plain English:

     

    Feed readers can quickly and easily support blogging in the classroom, allowing teachers to provide students with ready access to age-appropriate sites of interest that are connected to the curriculum.  By collecting sites in advance and organizing them with a feed reader, teachers can make accessing information manageable for their students. 

    Here are several examples of feed readers in action:

     

    Student Blogs

    http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/20982438

     

     

    This feed list includes several elementary, middle and high school blogs that students can explore during silent reading or while online at home.

     

     

    Current Events 

    http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/16714925

     

    This feed list includes links to several news websites that cover topics that are a part of one teacher's required social studies curriculum. 

     

    Global Warming

    http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/22534539

    Used specifically as a part of one classroom project, this feed list contains information related to global warming that students can use as a starting point for individual research. 

     

    While there are literally dozens of different feed reader programs to choose from (Bloglines and Google Reader are two biggies), Pageflakes is a favorite of many educators because it has a visual layout that is easy to read and interesting to look at.  It is also free and web-based.  That means that users can check accounts from any computer with an Internet connection.  Finally, Pageflakes makes it quick and easy to add new websites to a growing feed list—and to get rid of any websites that users are no longer interested in.

    What's even better:  Pageflakes has been developing a teacher version of their tool just for us that includes an online grade tracker, a task list and a built in writing tutor.  As Pageflakes works to perfect its teacher product, this might become one of the first kid-friendly feed readers on the market. Teacher Pageflakes users can actually blog and create a discussion forum directly in their feed reader---making an all-in-one digital home for students. 

     

    For more information about the teacher version of Pageflakes, check out this review:

     

    http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical/2008/02/pageflakes-for.html

     

     

    For more information on using feed readers to organize and manage information, check out this handout: 

  • Meredith Stewart on 18 Oct 09
     
    Checklist to use before embarking on a blogging project with students
Erin Sturgis

Exploratree - Exploratree by FutureLab - 32 views

www.exploratree.org.uk

mindmapping visualization web2.0 tools collaboration writing

shared by Erin Sturgis on 13 Feb 09 - Cached
  • Lee-Anne Patterson on 13 Feb 09
     
    Exploratree is a free web resource where you can access a library of ready-made interactive thinking guides, print them, edit them or make your own. You can share them and work on them in groups too.
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  • Lee-Anne Patterson on 13 Feb 09
     
    great online resource for those that like to do stuff visually
  • Paul Welsh on 02 Mar 09
     
    a free web-based graphic organizer
  • Gerald Carey on 06 Oct 10
     
    An oldie but a goodie. Plenty of graphic organisers here - and modifiable.
  • Wayne Holly on 07 Mar 11
     
    Exploratree is a free graphic organizer creation tool. Exloratree users can use pre-made graphic organizer templates which Exploratree refers to as "thinking guides" or create their own templates. The Exploratree thinking guides can be used online or downloaded and printed for offline use.
anorred79

Exploring Planets in the Classroom: Hands-on science activities - 46 views

www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts

science planets solar system education labs

shared by anorred79 on 06 Oct 14 - No Cached
    • anorred79
      anorred79 on 06 Oct 14
       
      Plantary properties has a great lesson for your weight and age on other planets.
  • More than 25 hands-on science activities are provided in classroom-ready pages for both teachers and students for exploring Earth, the planets, geology, and space sciences.
  • anorred79 on 06 Oct 14
     
    Great space activities for 6th grade science
Brenda Howard

The YouToons Get Ready for Obamacare - YouTube - 11 views

www.youtube.com/watch

interprofessionalism Health care reform

shared by Brenda Howard on 05 Oct 14 - No Cached
  • Brenda Howard on 05 Oct 14
     
    The 2013 updated Health Care Reform video by the Kaiser Family Foundation
  • Brenda Howard on 05 Oct 14
     
    The 2013 updated Health Care Reform video by the Kaiser Family Foundation
Gloria Maristany

Motivating the Child with Attention Deficit Disorder - 3 views

www.ldonline.org/19975

Disorder motivating attention deficit

shared by Gloria Maristany on 15 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • live very much in the present. Therefore, long-term goals and rewards (e.g., grades and report cards) are often ineffective motivators.
    • Gloria Maristany
      Gloria Maristany on 15 Jul 11
       
      Reason for immediate rewards/consequences.
  • basically two time frames — now and not now.
  • This Now/Not Now worldview causes great frustration for the child, his teachers, and his parents, and must be seriously considered when designing activities and approaches for motivating the child with ADD.
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  • respond more positively to a curriculum that allows him choices and options. He will also be more likely to participate actively in tasks when there is a degree of creativity and novelty
  • the presentation should be creative, colorful, multimodal, and enjoyable.
  • pervasive and complex disorder that impacts nearly all of the child's activities and interactions.
  • The child's impulsivity ("Ready, fire, aim!") can present serious safety concerns; his distractibility makes it extraordinarily difficult for him to understand and follow instructions; his memory difficulties make even rote learning troublesome; his executive processing problems (ability to plan and prioritize) present great challenges when he attempts to plan simple daily activities; his organizational deficiencies cause him tremendous problems with homework, household tasks, and long-term projects.
  • two most important words when dealing with these special children: "support" and "challenge."
  • The adult should continually challenge the child by presenting him with activities designed to improve his behavior and his learning, while simultaneously providing him with the support that he requires to meet these goals. Support without challenge is meaningless. Challenge without support is equally ineffective.
  • Among the specific teaching strategies that may foster the child's motivation are:
  • Gloria Maristany on 15 Jul 11
     
    Good description of the limitations they have and how it affects them in school.
Deborah Baillesderr

Free Screen Sharing and Online Meeting Software | Screenleap - 81 views

www.screenleap.com

screensharing collaboration tools screenleap

shared by Deborah Baillesderr on 18 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • Mary Phillips on 18 Mar 12
     
    Free screen sharing from any device, including smart phones and tablets. Hmm ... does this replace reflections or Apple TV in presentations?
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  • Margaret Moore-Taylor on 20 Mar 12
     
    I like this one but could someone comment on how their experiences was when using it, and what did they use it for. This would be helpful.
  • Elizabeth Resnick on 26 Apr 12
     
    Mary Vaughn writes:  Want to share and collaborate across the classroom?  How about across the state or further?  http://www.screenleap.com/ is the perfect tool to do that.  Easy to use, all you have to do is download the java applet and you're ready to share your screen with anyone at anytime.  This works in tandem with apple devices or any device that has internet connection.  Unfortunately, right now it's a one-way deal - you'll have to use a pc or mac to share.  It gives a simple code or website you can share with others to see your screen.  There's a little lagtime but not terribly so.  So, if you have teachers who have data projectors going on the fritz, want to do a PLC with other colleagues, or whatever collaboration you're working with, this could be the perfect tool.  Hint:  use the tabs to open up different websites - you have to keep the original screenleap up and running.
  • Deborah Baillesderr on 11 Nov 14
     
    Instantly share your screen with a join code.
lkoch79

Summer Camp Dates, Prices & Themes - 0 views

www.camptecumseh.org/...schedule

CampQ Summer Themes

shared by lkoch79 on 25 Oct 17 - No Cached
  • Week 1Jun 11 – Jun 17Super Heroes/Cartoons: DC or Marvel, Sponge Bob or Flintstones… Come dressed as your favorite super hero or animated star.Week 2Jun 18– Jun 24Disco Night: Friday Night Fever! Bell bottoms, tie dye and disco balls - GROOVY!Week 3Jun 25 – Jul 1Hawaiian Luau: Break out the grass skirt and flower shirt and get ready to limbo!Week 4Jul 2 - Jul 8American Spirit: What better way to celebrate the 4th of July week. Come dressed as your favorite American hero. Great fireworks display over Marsh Lake highlights the week.Week 5Jul 9 – Jul 1580s Night: Go back in time to whenneon, scrunchies, leg warmers and parachute pants were all the rage!Week 6Jul 16– Jul 22Sports Mania: Break out your favorite sport/team colors or come dressed as your all time favorite sports hero. Celebrate to the best “time-out” music we can find on a Jock Jams CD.Week 7Jul 23– Jul 29Christmas in July: July 25th is halfway to Christmas so why wait. Lets celebrate now!Week 8Jul 30– Aug 5Country Hoe Down: Pull out your cowboy boots for a foot stompin’ good time as we country line dance (or look like we’re trying anyway) and wear our 10-gallon hats!Week 9Aug 6 – Aug 12Night at the Oscars: Dress up in your best formal wear, as your favorite big screen actor or as the paparazzi who follow them!
  • CartoonsWeek 2June 26 – June 30Wild Wild WestWeek 3July 3 – July 7American SpiritWeek 4July 10 – July 14Sports ManiaWeek 5July 17 – July 21Tecumseh-saurusWeek 6July 24 – July 28Pirates of TecumsehWeek 7July 31 – Aug 4Superheroes
  • lkoch79 on 25 Oct 17
     
    Stealing Theme Ideas
anonymous

WorksheetWorks.com - 26 views

www.worksheetworks.com

worksheets printables math education science english

shared by anonymous on 27 Feb 09 - Cached
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  • Martin Burrett on 30 Oct 11
     
    A superb worksheet generator. Browse and customise great looking sheets for English, maths, geography and more. The sheets come with answer keys and are ready to download as a PDF and print in just a few clicks. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular
  • anonymous on 09 Apr 13
     
    Instantly prints worksheets according to the specifications your check as long as they are for educational purposes.
mgranger

Media and Technology Resources for Educators | Common Sense Media - 15 views

www.commonsensemedia.org/educators

InternetSafety digitalcitizenship cyberbullying Internet_safety cipa

shared by mgranger on 01 Apr 11 - Cached
  • gital driver's license
  • with complete confidence. Our online trainings show you how. More about parent professional development Research Credentials Check out our DNA. Our programs are built on respected digital ethics research. More about parent research credentials Turn wired students into great digital citizens Get all the tools you need with our FREE Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum and Parent Media Education Program. The relevant, ready-to-use instruction helps you guide students to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions in the digital world where they live, study and play. Every day, your students are tested with each post, search, chat, text message, file download, and profile update. Will they connect with like minds or spill ... read more Get started Browse our classroom lessons and parent education resources by grade level or topical area. select gradeK123456789101112 select topicCell phones & digital communicationCyberbullying & online relationshipsDigital creation, plagiarism & piracyFamily media managementGaming & online worldsInternet safetyMedia's influence on kidsOnline privacy and securityOnline research & learningSocial networking & communityViolence in media Get Started Educator Updates Common Sense announces di gital driver's license Common Sense Media announced plans to create a digital driver’s license, an interactive online game that will teach kids the basics of how to be safe and responsible in a digital world. Read more about our plans for interactive curriculum modules
  • Marc Patton on 01 Apr 11
     
    Digital citizenship curriculum targets 4th, 5th graders
  • Susan Crowley on 03 Jul 11
     
    Lesson plans, articles, and tools to teach Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety
  • mgranger on 23 Aug 12
     
    Internet safety FREE curriculum and implementation guides. The site has admin, teacher, and student resources. Digital Passport is one of the Internet Safety programs available.
Elizabeth McCarthy

Diigo EDU School Account Admin Questions - 100 views

Yes, this would make sense to add to the Google Marketplace for third party apps for the education edition would be perfect.

started by Gil Anspacher on 25 Apr 11 6 follow-ups, last by Elizabeth McCarthy on 26 Apr 11
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Miki Lau

EDUC1015 Evaluation Rubric for Educational Apps.pdf - 5 views

Apps

shared by Miki Lau on 09 Mar 22 - No Cached
  • Webb’s Depth of Knowledge
    • Miki Lau
      Miki Lau on 09 Mar 22
       
      What is it?
  • 21st Century Skills: Does the app require users to engage “21st Century” skills, which includes the ability to collaborate, make data-driven decisions, and solve complex problems?
  • Connections to Future Learning: Does the app’s content build users’ literacy or numeracy skills so they are more prepared to engage future content area learning and are on track to become “college and career” ready?
rbatie19

Chronic Absenteeism Can Devastate K-12 Learning (Opinion) - 7 views

www.edweek.org/...10

chronic absenteeism absent learning

shared by rbatie19 on 10 May 22 - No Cached
  • in a study of California students for Attendance Works, the organization that Hedy Chang oversees, only 17 percent of the students who were chronically absent in both kindergarten and 1st grade were reading proficiently by 3rd grade, compared with 64 percent of those with good attendance in the early years. Weak reading skills in the 3rd grade translate into academic trouble ahead: Students who aren’t reading well by that point are four times more likely to drop out of high school, according to a 2012 study released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
  • Chronic absence in middle school is another red flag that a student will drop out of high school. By high school, attendance is a better dropout indicator than test scores.
  • A recent report, “Absences Add Up,” also from Attendance Works, documents what many know from common sense: At every age, in every demographic, and in every state and city tested, students with poor attendance scored significantly lower on standardized tests. In our schools, this translates into weaker reading skills, failing grades, and higher dropout rates. Rather than looking at attendance as an administrative chore, schools can use the same data as a warning sign to change the trajectory.
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  • The results were significant. Students with mentors gained nine school days—almost two weeks—during the year. They were more likely to remain in school and maintain their grade point averages than similar students without mentors. The program worked at every K-12 level: elementary, middle, and high school, with the greatest impact on students struggling with poverty and homelessness.
  • The mentors had several simple but straightforward responsibilities. They greeted the students every day to let them know they were glad to see them at school. They called home if students were sick to find out what was happening. They connected the students and their families to resources to help address attendance barriers. Mentors participated in school-based teams that analyzed data and shared insights about students. And they also supported schoolwide activities, including assemblies, incentives, and contests, to encourage better attendance for all students.
  • Elementary schools set up attendance teams to identify and monitor the students with the worst attendance. Part-time social workers, hired with philanthropic and state dollars, connected with families. Principals and teachers promoted attendance at back-to-school nights, at parent-teacher conferences, and through regular calls home. This work led to a significant drop in absenteeism in all elementary grades, particularly in kindergarten. The percentage of chronically absent kindergartners fell from 30 percent in the 2011-12 school year to 13 percent in 2013-14. And reading scores began to climb.
Bill Selak

California Preschool Instructional Networks - 21 views

www.cpin.us/modules.htm

ulv universityoflaverne childdevelopment cpin preschool education video brain self-regulation resource socio-emotional development ulvinservice

shared by Bill Selak on 25 Sep 10 - No Cached
  • His presentation focused upon how social, emotional, and motivational skills are central to learning in early childhood and are foundations for school readiness.
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