good examples of games adapted for grades 4 and 5 content

Briefly explains how to create triggers from one item in a ppt to another. 3 Min 45 sec.

Detailed tutorial for making a Jeopardy powerpoint. 9:23.

Vicki Blackwell's Internet Guide for Educators - includes templates, design templates, presentations, etc. Not just games.

Templates and links to other sites with even more templates. This is the pink page.

Short article with l inks to good locations for "photo harvesting."

Blog article about creating blogs and wikis for educational use.

Blog article with tips for creating videos from Free Technology for Teachers.

What is a Wiki and how can I set one up? from Free Technology for Teachers.

from Free Technology for Teachers, more info about using blogs.

Need just a bit of a YouTube video? Here's how! Short article from Free Technology for Teachers.

List of podcasts for education and professional development

Terrific articles about setting the tone and environment for learning.

This author makes a specific point that TEACHERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO WRITE letters of recommendation, nor do they format them correctly. A good example is linked at the end.

There are good examples on this site of how to format a business letter, and good information, but the references to Dixie (the cat?) being the one who "wants to show you" the information is annoying.

Stay enthusiastic and up-to-date on your field using these learning opportunities.

excellent way to spend 9 minutes, 10 seconds, and the other Excel videos by this author are good, too.

6 min 32 sec

Have you figured out how to Mail Merge yet? If not, check the bookmarks.