Megan, you should also check out the link I've added...International Children's Digital Library. I bet those 1st graders would love hearing/seeing a book in other languages too!
You need a log in for this site, but it is a great resource to use in your classroom and for students to use as practice at home. You can create games or quizzes for students to practice or assess them on different content areas. You can also play/use other quizzes or games already created. Students LOVE this site!
I have seen students use this site and have seen positive attitudes about it as well. Anything that is interactive and getting the kids to study is great.
I love using this websites for resources with my Promethean Board. It also works if you just have a Bright Link board. This site offers various flipcharts that are already created on a variety of topics and levels. Anyone that has made flipcharts knows it can take a LONG time, so this site can be a lifesaver!
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Mashable is a great resource for what's happening in the world of technology and marketing. I especially like their Social Media blog, shared here. Great info on breaking news related to social media platforms.
6 Ways Brands Can Earn More Exposure on Tumblr
Google+ Traffic Jumps 13-Fold After Opening to the Public
The University of Central Florida has strategically implemented blended learning
into its institutional practice. “They’re really the leader in terms of an
institutional strategy,” Owston says. “They’ve found that students by far and
large tend to prefer this. And it’s cut down on capitol—they’re able to make
better use of existing resources.”
I
have found many helpful resources on the web and decided that
I should share some of my work with other teachers. Please feel
free to use these materials with your students. If you find
any errors, please email
me.
This website has excellent resources for early childhood teachers for use with interactive whiteboards. Since the interactice whiteboard file is already created, teachers can focus on the implementation of the lesson.
Reasoning Mind currently has two courses: Basic II and Basic
III. A third (more elementary) course, Basic I, will become
available in 2009.
Basic II and Basic III are designed as year-long core curriculum
courses. Basic I is usually taken as a supplement
in grades 2, 3, and 4.
This is a great site to use as educators for learning how how to incorporate technology in your classroom without actually having a computer for every student to use.
#3. Set up your technology in front of your students while talking them through the process. Eventually, create a "tech crew" made up of first period students that set up your technology during announcements in the morning. Maybe they come in a few minutes early. However you want to work it, ask the students to be involved.
#10. Present your lesson using a Powerpoint or a Prezi. Better yet, initially create it with input from the class so they can see how you assemble it. Now you're discussing content and methodology.
#6. Skype with another teacher on campus in front of the classes.
#11. Show an excerpt from a TED.com video to introduce a concept.
use a digital frame on your desk with scrolling pictures from your own collection.
#18. Download Evernote to all of your devices so that as anything occurs to you (questions, eureka moments, resources discussed, etc.) you can whip out your smart phone, laptop, iPad, whatever, and model using the Cloud for ongoing note taking.
#20. Model flexibility. Remember, whenever you use technology, things go wrong. Have a Plan B or at least model "water off a duck."