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Santos Alvarado

100 Video Sites Educators Should Bookmark - 4 views

theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/...tes-every-educator-should.html

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  • Santos Alvarado on 21 Oct 12
     
    The website provides video links that educators should look at
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  • Marivel Garcia on 21 Oct 12
     
    Thank you for sharing, I just bookmarked this website it is amazing with all its different aspects of video. I was able to view many of the sites and one particular that got my attention was creating an iMovie to reinforce science, math and reading skills. I reviewed the iMovie with a group of 2nd and 3d graders who become engineers and had to work in groups to create a bridge that would stay up. In groups they all discussed the many reasons why certain angles worked better than others. I try my best to record my kids while they reflect and problem solve but I especially feel that having them create an iMovie is a great way to reinforce the concept and allow for long time learners.
  • Maria D. Martinez on 21 Oct 12
     
    This is a neat website! Thank you for sharing!
  • R. Palomares on 22 Oct 12
     
    You're right, this is a great website to bookmark! I like how it shows in a list all of the Educational Video Sites we can use. I had never heard of "Cosmo Learning" but it seemed very interesting. Thank you for sharing!
  • Leonila Pena on 22 Oct 12
     
    Awesome link. I think that using videos in the classroom is a great idea because it enables educators to reach the different learning styles of their students, for example, videos can serve as visual aides for the visual learners. Videos also allow educators to show students things like experiments that they can't do in the classroom or movie productions to reinforce literature. With videos educators can even take their students to different countries around the world without ever leaving the classroom.
  • Yadira Flores on 29 Oct 12
     
    Thanks for sharing. Great link and it is definitely going to be saved in my bookmarks. This link is awesome because it has videos that can be used with your students but also videos fro personal growth as educators.
Alberto Gonzalez

Differentiating Instruction Using Technology - 6 views

www.cited.org/...nology%20UPDATE12%205%2007.pdf

Technology Classroom techlearning Differentiating

shared by Alberto Gonzalez on 12 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 12 Nov 12
     
    Technology with Differentiating instruction in the classroom. Long PDF File but very useful
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  • R. Palomares on 18 Nov 12
     
    Alberto, this is a great PDF on Differentiated Instruction. I like how it's organized and especially the technology resources provided in this article. I also liked the Reflection questions towards the end of this guide. This was an excellent PDF resource to save and share with others. Thank you for sharing Alberto.
  • Victoria Lopez on 19 Nov 12
     
    Differentiated Instruction is best to meet the students' needs and in order to reach the students this PDF points out to Use Choice to Engage and Motivate. By providing an array of tools that captivate students' interest the learner will engaged and learn better.
  • Blanca Pena on 23 Nov 12
     
    HI Alberto: Thank you for the link. I like that it offers effective technology tools in all content areas to help students demonstrate their understanding and mastery of the material they are studying. I will post this link on school website under "resources" for my campus teacher's to veiw. Thanks again!
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 23 Nov 12
     
    Everyone thank you so much for the comments. I really appreciate them and I'm glad I was able to help out.
  • Marivel Garcia on 24 Nov 12
     
    This is a great link to so much resourceful information. I am sharing this with my team because there are so many things we can utilize when trying to develop our Action Plans for at risk students or just differently learning styles. Excellent information. Thanks for sharing.
  • Maribel Gracia on 26 Nov 12
     
    Great information. Every teacher needs to know about differentiating because our students are not in the same level of learning. It has alot of technology resources that teachers can find it very useful to implement in their daily instruction. Thanks for sharing and I will share this link with my 21st Century teachers.
Alberto Gonzalez

Differentiating Instruction Using Technology - 3 views

Technology with Differentiating instruction in the classroom

Technology Classroom techlearning Differentiating

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Maribel Gracia

I-Need-My-Teachers-to-Learn - 12 views

Blanca, great video. Teachers and parents need to be aware with new changes especially in technology. Students are so advance in areas with technology and the world that sometimes we as adults lik...

technology education integrating tools

started by Blanca Pena on 23 Nov 12 7 follow-ups, last by Maribel Gracia on 04 Dec 12
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Isabel Cabrera

Digital Footprints and Digital Dossier - 25 views

To Adam, I think when something happens to these students they will remember the crazy old man that told them to be careful what they post. I have a teenager as well and I tell him, but he thinks ...

Digital Citizenship Classroom Education 21st century skills technology

started by Ana A. Cavazos on 17 Mar 13 7 follow-ups, last by Isabel Cabrera on 31 Mar 13
Cesar Mata

Texas Considers Reversing Tough Testing and Graduation Requirements - NYTimes.com - 3 views

www.nytimes.com/...d-graduation-requirements.html

texas testing graduation Education

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  • Proponents say teachers will be able to be more creative in the classroom while students will have more flexibility to pursue vocational or technically oriented courses of study.
  • Legislators raised the number of high school exit exams to 15 from 4 in 2007, a year after they passed a law to automatically enroll all high school students in a curriculum that mandates four years of English, science, social studies and math, including an advanced algebra class.
  • Texas now requires more than double the number of end-of-course exams used in any of the eight states that currently mandate that students pass such exams, according to the Education Commission of the States.
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  • Here in Texas, the backlash has been fiercest among parents and educators who believe testing has become excessive, particularly after a period when the state cut its budget for education.
  • Test critics also argue that standardized tests stifle experimentation in the classroom. “It turns our schools into these cookie-cutter manufacturing plants,”
  • Some educators say the tests do not account for students who learn at different paces. “We expect every student to perform at certain levels with the same amount of time,”
  • Champions of more stringent graduation requirements say they also help push students — particularly those who do not come from families in which college attendance is assumed — to achieve at levels they might not have considered on their own.
  • Since the tougher recommended curriculum was signed into law, the proportion of Texas high school graduates taking at least one Advanced Placement exam who were from low income backgrounds rose to 45.3 percent in 2012, from 30.5 percent in 2007.
  • (The graduation rate in Texas actually rose from 63 percent in 2007 to 72 percent in 2011, the most recent year for which state education agency data is available.)
  • Defenders of the current curriculum come from “the elitist in our society who devalue blue-collar work and believe every student must get a four-year college degree,”
  • Even some students say, though, that standards help guide their choices. “If they are allowed the option to not take a harder math class, of course they’re not going to do that,” said Anthony Tomkins, 18, a senior at Akins who plans to attend Texas A&M. “So forcing it upon us in the long run is actually a good thing.”
  • Cesar Mata on 22 Apr 13
     
    Texas lawmakers consider legislation that would reduce both graduation requirements and standardized testing. Supporters on both sides weigh in on why this may or may not be a good thing for Texas students.
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  • Cesar Mata on 22 Apr 13
     
    What do you all think as Texas educators about the proposal to reduce graduation requirements and standardized testing?
  • Adam Hovde on 24 Apr 13
     
    It is about time. It seems all we are doing is testing students or getting them ready to do testing. As a teacher i feel bombarded with test training and testing dates and as a parent I feel like what can I do to help my child be ready for all these testing days. Hopefully in the next few years we can backtrack and come up with other ways of assessing students (portfolios etc). My school was brought into a consortium that is opting out of some of the testing already (HB 1887). We are looking into other ways of assessing our students and hopefully this can become a standard for the state rather than just giving standardized tests.
  • Janice Wilson Butler on 24 Apr 13
     
    I hope they move in that direction as well. It seems the teachers know what is best and they never really bother to ask them. When you think about it, 15 tests to graduate? Really? After all the other work they have to do in their school careers?
  • Heather Luna on 28 Apr 13
     
    It is about time that someone is actually considering the student, meaningful learning, and long-term success. Testing and accountability have their place in education, but as it stands, testing is being used for all the wrong reasons. At the end of the day, educators are responsible for fostering and promoting life-long, successful learners. These changes may actually bring the passion back to teaching and learning!
  • Isabel Cabrera on 29 Apr 13
     
    I agree with the superintendent in this article, that all students learn at different paces, perform at certain levels with the same amount of time. ---"That's fundamentally flawed." because it does not leave room for differentiated instruction.
  • Juan Betancourt on 29 Apr 13
     
    There is too much time being spent on testing. We should provide students with strong vocational programs that can provide a source or income for their future, whether they are college bound or not. Having a college education is great, but it they can't get that at lease they will have a skill that can help them earn a good living.
  • Cesar Mata on 29 Apr 13
     
    The 15 tests to graduate also doesn't include the tests that the students would need to take if they wish to go to a university or college. I'm thinking ACT, SAT, THEA or TASP as it was called when I was in high school. Oh and I think they have one called the accuplacer too. That gets closer to 20 tests!
  • albert rodriguez on 29 Apr 13
     
    This notion of accountability through standardized testing has back-fired on its creators. We're suppose to be producing college and career-ready products, not test ready products. And even at that we're failing.
  • Conrado Gonzalez on 01 May 13
     
    Oh my such a hard topic. On the one hand the need to know where we stand. On the other, the excessive, myopic, pedagogical approach inherent in testing-based curricula. Yes, we have heard all the utopian assertiveness that the test doesn't determine the curriculum and yet we all have been victims of the mixed messaging that occurs and the unofficial mandates to "teach to the test" in the end.
Jessica Burnias

Reasons BYOD Technology in the Classroom Enhances Learning - 2 views

www.securedgenetworks.com/...he-Classroom-Enhances-Learning

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  • Jessica Burnias on 02 Apr 13
     
    Do you agree?
April Canales-Perez

Free Online Resources Engage Elementary Kids (Tech2Learn Series) | Edutopia - 12 views

www.edutopia.org/rn-free-online-resources-video

online resources elementary Classroom technology Education integrating 21stcenturyskills Spring 2013 Spring2013

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    • April Canales-Perez
      April Canales-Perez on 04 Apr 13
       
      View this video to see how Nicole Dalesio motivates her students to learn through the use of technology and free online applications. 
    • Edna Orozco
      Edna Orozco on 10 Apr 13
       
      It is amazing to see these children so young and so interested in technology, and the way they talk about technology AMAZING!, I would love my daughter to be part of this new era of students. The advantage of this type of learning is that schools do not have to invest a lot of money on buying expensive software, like the teacher mentined using the cloud or Web tools for free are simply great for school districts that do not have the funding.
  • Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
     
    Teach2Learn Series offers engaging ideas!
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  • Cristina Pintor on 17 Feb 13
     
    I liked the video a lot. The way the teacher planned the lesson allows students not only to choose the project they like the most, but also to choose the tools they feel are the best to complete the project. The students seemed to be on task all the time and collaborating so they all finish their project. It is truly inspiring.
  • Isabel Cabrera on 17 Feb 13
     
    Great video, Heather. It is an eye opener to all educators to what little children are capable of doing with the technology that is offered to them and the variety of technologies they can choose from.
  • Jessica Burnias on 18 Feb 13
     
    That was a great video. I was really impressed how advanced the students were with the use of technology. I am a high school teacher so it is great to see how elementary teachers are getting the students engaged through the use of technology in the early years.
  • Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13
     
    Cristina, you are correct. These type of lessons require a lot of preperation, but the outcome is fantastic. The students are engaged and collaborating, furthering the depth of knowledge for all.
  • Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13
     
    Isabel, I am always amazed by how quickly young students learn to manipulate technology. Many times, I go in with only the basics and allow the students to teach me the "good stuff". They are so excited and can't wait to show off their final product.
  • Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13
     
    Jessica, I am glad you were able to see first hand what children can accomplish in their elementary years. In my opinion, elementary is the best time to integrate technology, because the students are like little sponges. They learn so quickly and more importantly, they are motivated and engaged! As a high-school teacher, what would you like to see in term of technology knowledge from your entering students - Web 2.0 tools; Word; PowerPoint; etc.?
  • Cesar Mata on 18 Feb 13
     
    Thank you for sharing such an interesting video. I like how the teacher gives the students a variety of options for assignments. The students have more freedom when deciding what projects they want to do and with what resources they like. It seems like the learners would be more motivated to succeed when they have these choices. I also like how the teacher is able to integrate multiple subjects within a single project. The students aren't just learning technology, they're learning how to work with each other and develop collaboration skills that will be needed throughout their lives.
  • Brian Martinez on 18 Feb 13
     
    The Roman philosopher Senneca said that "While we teach, we learn." When students are able to create presentations and even games to explain a lesson or information to others, the creator in turn learns as well. To be able to properly teach a subject, we must first fully understand it. Using technology for this purpose ensures that the students properly understand the concept being taught to them.
  • Christine Claudio on 18 Feb 13
     
    Isabel, the Edutopia video was evident that teachers have to find innovative resources when resources are scarce. The students were engaged and enjoing the activity. The students were able to work and explain the steps of the projects to their teacher. They had some great ideas to use for future projects.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 25 Feb 13
     
    Christine, This brings you and what you are doing in your classroom with your students. Although they are in first grade, you have introduced different apps and programs for them to use. I wish all this was available when I taught, but even then I made use of all the actual software we had. Kid Pix, iMovie, MacDraw.... it is much easier now, with all the free software and apps out there. Teachers need to get excited about teaching, and incorporate one program or app at a time.
  • Georgina Salas on 07 Apr 13
     
    Loved the video. It shows that learning can be fun and that students are not just using the computer for games. I loved watching the students collaborating and helping each other out. They were even using technology terms to explain themselves. I would have loved to see their final product.
  • Dara Cepeda on 08 Apr 13
     
    Nice, I really enjoyed this video..it gave me so many ideas to use with my students. Very dynamic and creative teacher, she's a great example in motivating students to learn by using interactive technology tools! After I watched this video I had to explore her website and visit some of her students' final products. She is very organized and uses web tools to the max! Thanks for sharing this with us
  • Cora Mendez on 08 Apr 13
     
    This was a very nice video. You can tell the students were engaged, and they were familiar with what they were doing. It shows very good examples of how students can collaborate and integrate technology in learning.
  • Juan Betancourt on 09 Apr 13
     
    The issue at hand is finding applications that you can correlate to the TEKS you are teaching and having the computers available for your use.
  • Gayle Curry Robinson on 15 Apr 13
     
    Wow! There is so much I'm not using! All year I've thought about integrating a movie projec, but haven't been able to. . This video is definitely a motivator. The students in the video were so knowledgable. Those skills will be so useful throughout their academic career. There are so many free tool and I agree with the teacher in the video - it's an answer to cut backs and actually much more motivating for students!
Christine Claudio

An Introduction to Project-Based Learning | Edutopia | Diigo - 4 views

www.diigo.com/...ed-learning-introduction-video

PBL education project based Spring 2013 Spring2013

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  • Christine Claudio on 25 Feb 13
     
    This is Gayle using Christine's account.... We all have learned the benefits of PBLs and have seen how they inegrate technology wonderfully, but in our test driven public schools, are they realistic? One speaker in the video says we have to forget about curriculum and explains that means we don't teach a certain thing on a certain day. He says students learn as they need to. Can we realistically do that? If so, how? Does our current system support project based learning?
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  • Cora Mendez on 26 Feb 13
     
    Gayle, I think that when a PBL is used in the classroom one must consider what content will be taught or integrated through it. I listened to the video,but as an educator I know better. I cannot forget about the curriculum, but I can figure out ways to imbed it into my PBLs. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for the testing grades to find time to implement PBLs. I think that the beginning of the year or after testing would be the best times to try PBLs in the grade levels where time to teach the content is so critical before the test. However, I think that PBLs help children make real life connections, and they learn things in a way that it will stay with them forever.
  • Gayle Curry Robinson on 04 Mar 13
     
    Cora, I agree we can't forget about the curriculum, but like you, I think PBLs really help make those connections and there is real learning going on. After testing seems to be a great place for PBLs.
  • Isabel Cabrera on 15 Mar 13
     
    Problem Based Learning is integrated using all subjects to learn about a specific topic. You are applying research which requires reading and writing, analyzing your data in order to interpret or communicate your results. The students were engaged. One comment that one of the girls said was that their first wing was not that great, but went back and made the second wing better. They learned from their mistakes, which was just trial and error. In conclusion, I really liked that the students had to present in front of a real panel of experts of engineers to communicate their findings. It really holds students responsible to learn their material before presenting their data and findings.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 11 Apr 13
     
    I have seen it implemented in a school year round, and once teachers understand it, they can successfully implement it with the core objectives embedded as scaffodling activities. It has so many benefits, but the training must be thorough as what I was fortunate enough to experience. We cannot send ambassadors, who bring back info without exposing all teachers to the actual settings in real classrooms. So much information and experience is lost unless teachers see it first hand.
  • Heather Luna on 13 Apr 13
     
    PBL are an excellent way to get our student's learning and thinking at a deeper level. Unlike a traditional assignment or practice test, the impact of learning may not be seen immediately, but I believe the learning is what I would refer to as "TRUE learning". For example, I can teach a lesson on plant and animal adaptations and give an assignment, in which all students do well, but does that mean that they truly understand adaptations and can make connections beyond what was taught? Is the information temporary or permanently stored? PBLs promote critical thinking which will allow students to begin thinking beyond what is being taught. I agree that teachers need proper guidance and support to properly implement, but it can be done.
  • Adam Hovde on 15 Apr 13
     
    I have tried to incorporate more PBLs into my lessons. I find sometime the PBLs take a lot longer to do and some of teh students do all the work while others just "come along for teh ride". I think the PBL is a great way to teach concepts it just seems that I run out of time to truely do the PBL justice.
Yadira Flores

Using Web 2.0 tools in Your Life - 3 views

Hi guys! This is the week that I will be hosting along with others in our group. Look at the website hosted by Discovery Education, take your time look at the video on the page it is a good overvie...

technology classroom tools web2.0

started by Yadira Flores on 23 Oct 12 no follow-up yet
Maribel Gracia

Kids Numbers Math Website - http://www.kidsnumbers.com/ - 13 views

Nora, great website. Its awesome that a teacher can generate the worksheets so they can use them as a resource for their regular classroom or tutorials. Thanks for sharing.....

technology math classroom

started by nora garza on 17 Oct 12 3 follow-ups, last by Maribel Gracia on 29 Oct 12
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Sonia Aldape

Discovery Education Web2012 : Web 2.0 Tools - Presentation Tools - 2 views

web2012.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools-presentation.cfm

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    • Sonia Aldape
      Sonia Aldape on 28 Oct 12
       
      Yadira, great web link for Web 2.0 tool resources. I found that many of the tools in this web page are great to use in the classroom as well as for personal use. Although, some of the web 2.0 tools mentioned I have not heard of, it will be exciting to learn even more on how to incorporate and see how it can enhances my classroom. Thanks for sharing this link.
Marivel Garcia

Internet4Classrooms - Helping Students, Teachers and Parents Use the Internet Effectively - 4 views

www.internet4classrooms.com/index.htm

technology interactive

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    • Marivel Garcia
      Marivel Garcia on 27 Oct 12
       
      Hello Guys I am hosting Week 10, Oct. 29th - Nov. 4th, Please explore the links and discuss one way you can use this in your classroom and how. All of you are excellent educators so please be specific on the "how" to help share your great ideas.
  • Maribel Gracia on 05 Nov 12
     
    great website. I will use it to train teachers and parents. Some teacher know the very basic skills of computers but sometimes have problems looking for effective lesson for students. This is a great website for them to be familiarized with. On the other hand, parents can benefit to get train in this website also. Sometimes parents need to look for additional resources but don't know what resources or lessons to use for their children. Thanks for sharing.....
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  • Blanca Pena on 08 Nov 12
     
    Hi Marivel: I really like the website, I especially like the "Daily Dose of the Web" link that offers many learning sites to help engage the student in learning while playing games, working puzzles that help exercise the brain which we all know is a very important muscle to workout!.... I will for sure place this link in our campus website for our students to use. Thank you so much....Blanca
  • Mario Ortiz on 11 Nov 12
     
    I went ahead and explored the question of the day under "Daily Dose of the Web" link. And I like what they did with the problem. They explained, step-by-step, the solution to the problem. This is an excellent tool for those who need help, want to review or simply want to practice.
  • Crystal Martinez on 12 Nov 12
     
    Great website! I especially like the question of the day. I have used it several times in my classroom and it keeps my students thinking for a bit. Critical thinking is the key to great minds!
Delilah Alegria

Japanese School Tests Robot Teacher - 6 views

Those are my exact sentiments. I think it'd be cool for a science class, so that the students can see how far technology has come, but not to actually be the teacher.

technology classroom

started by Delilah Alegria on 08 May 12 2 follow-ups, last by Delilah Alegria on 14 May 12
Yadira Flores

Host this week - 5 views

Valree, I think you need to fix the link and take the link part off because it does not allow us to go directly.

started by Valree Martinez on 24 Sep 12 1 follow-up, last by Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
Sergio Perez

ALA | Great Web Sites for Kids - 13 views

www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm

shared by Sergio Perez on 24 Sep 12 - Cached
  • create your own. Many games and activities are included
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 24 Sep 12
       
      Very cool site! I like the animations! Very engaging for children and adults, this can be used as a history lesson, or as an enrichment activity.
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 01 Oct 12
       
      It was quite interesting to see that the National Security Agency had a website for children. I learned the difference between a decipher and a code. The characters used on the website made it more kid friendly.
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      I tried this website but it did not work. If anyone is able to load it let me know how.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      OK, thanks for the information
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      www.Invention at Play.org - I personally liked this website because it allows students to use their critical thinking skills and their imagination. Even I had fun palying with it.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      I like this website too! It was very interesting.
    • Sara Aldape
      Sara Aldape on 01 Oct 12
       
      We also need to have fun. What an excellent way to have student engagement and at the same time learning.
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 01 Oct 12
       
      I also had fun as I played some of the games on the website. It was interesting trying to create a cloud and then seeing it in the "sky".
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    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      I liked this website because it is very descriptive in the steps you need to accomplish in order to create your own website. I think any teacher could create their classroom website even if their tehnological side is not that good.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Can you see yourself, sharing this site with others? So many teachers would like to use something like this, but are not sure where to start
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 27 Sep 12
       
      Zoom Inventors and Inventions is an interesting website for having your students discover who invented certain items. One interesting fact I learned is that the reflectors that we find on the edge of the road were originally called "cat's eye road reflector". This website states that the inventor came up with this invention because the reflection of a cat's eyes at the side of a road kept him from driving off a hill at night..
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Cool, we can learn from each other. Thanks for your comment.
    • Diana Cedillo
      Diana Cedillo on 28 Sep 12
       
      I like the Building a School Website. I found it easy to follow for teachers and students. I'll be sure to use some of this information on my Study Guide for Competency 003:B. Thank you for sharing. This will most definitley help teachers hesistent to try new things. =-)
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Cool! Glad you liked it.
    • R. Palomares
      R. Palomares on 01 Oct 12
       
      I liked this link also because it helps in building a school website.
    • Joshua McDonald
      Joshua McDonald on 01 Oct 12
       
      The Carnergie Cyber Academy is a great resource for campus that are implementing Cyber Safety programs. I believe my campus is actually working it into an elective class. I will definitely use this as a resource since I am based in a computer lab.
  • R. Palomares on 24 Sep 12
     
    Valree, this website has many great resources for teachers. I specifically liked the website link titled, "Building a school website". It's basically step by step instructions on creating your own school website. I liked this link because some educators want to learn how to create their own website but don't know how. We can share this website link so that they can access it and learn how. Thank you for sharing.
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  • Melizza Garcia on 25 Sep 12
     
    I like how each link showed what grade level it was for and there were so many to choose from too. The Building a school website was good and so is the Typing one its nice to have a varity in a keyboarding class.
  • Marivel Garcia on 27 Sep 12
     
    I was able to explore the website it's really nice, I especially like how the learner can create a story and allow others to add or help continue the story.( invention at play ) Basically, by allowing the learner to invent and think critically it will open up the doors to life time learning. http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/ Try this website, it also has an enormous collection of Science lessons that use the method above to enhance critical thinking. It reflects on the studies done about how learning is ensured through exploration and creativity. It is a great website that follows something similar to the PBL model. The lessons pose a question and require being inventive and exploring possible solutions.
  • Sergio Perez on 27 Sep 12
     
    Zoom Inventors and Inventions is an interesting website for having your students discover who invented certain items. One interesting fact I learned is that the reflectors that we find on the edge of the road were originally called "cat's eye road reflector". This website states that the inventor came up with this invention because the reflection of a cat's eyes at the side of a road kept him from driving off a hill at night..
  • Diana Cedillo on 28 Sep 12
     
    Yes, i just viewed this site on someone else's comment. I honestly enjoyed the one about building a school website. It appeared to be very user friendly and perfect for teachers transitioning into the use of technology.
  • Saul Mendiola on 30 Sep 12
     
    This is a great website. I like that it has a collection of different websites tha have learning activities for students. I really liked the Dance Mat Typing website. It introduces and shows the students the correct way to type. thanks for sharing!
  • Lourdes Beltran on 01 Oct 12
     
    Valree, It looks like a good website, but I was not able to go to this website. I'm very interested in finding out if it has resources for 1st grade social studies. Does anyone know of a good website for social studies (1st grade)?
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    It's an awesome page with a lot of interesting links. I was trying the "Dance Mat Typing" link. It's a great activity for those students that are learning how to type. And also for those who want to practice their typing skills.
Mario Ortiz

Enough Math Can Make Anyone Nutty - 4 views

www.numbernut.com

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  • Crystal Martinez on 12 Nov 12
     
    I liked this website because I am a third grade Math teacher and I am having to find various sites to help the students feel comfortable about multiplications. There are other mathematical operations that I can always refer to in the future and this is a site that I will definitely save. Thanks!
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  • Marivel Garcia on 24 Nov 12
     
    Wow, teaching Math, not my best subject and this website is perfect for those like me. I always felt like math did make me nutty but these sites will definitely simplify lessons for better understanding. Great Website. Thanks for Sharing!
  • Diana Cedillo on 25 Nov 12
     
    Although I don't teach math, I have added this website to our classroom page for students to use when they need a review or assistance in Math. Thanks for sharing!
  • Maribel Gracia on 26 Nov 12
     
    This a great math website. The glossary has excellent vocabulary that alot of our students need. I have shared this website with my 21st Century math teachers and they use it as additional resource for their math classes. Thanks for sharing.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 29 Nov 12
     
    The good thing about math is that the content is global and students who come from different culture backgrounds can understand the concept of mathematics easier than a different reading language. Teaching math is difficult because you're not sure if students are understanding the material or not. One small step can change the entire problem.
  • R. Palomares on 03 Dec 12
     
    Wow Mario! Great website that can be very beneficial to students who are struggling with math. I specifically liked the link titled, "Play Basic Activities". I believe students really enjoy this one because it's fun and they're learning at the same time. Thanks for sharing!
Sonia Aldape

How Has The Internet Changed Education? - 3 views

edudemic.com/...the-internet-changed-education

shared by Sonia Aldape on 26 Nov 12 - No Cached
    • Sonia Aldape
      Sonia Aldape on 26 Nov 12
       
      This information really gives and insight by using graphics to the amount of technology that is presently being used. It focuses on higher education but it made me wonder how it could impact our school systems if more technology would be implemented in the classrooms.
    • vincent briseno
      vincent briseno on 28 Nov 12
       
      As a math teacher I love how putting numbers and percentages adds to the depth of the article. The most shocking revelation was that 2/3 academic leaders do not consider online learning inferior to face-to-face instruction. I still expect the majority of teachers to prefer face-to-face instruction.
  • Sonia Aldape on 26 Nov 12
     
    It's pretty obvious that the internet has had a huge impact in education, but just how has the internet changed education? With each semester, more and more students are taking classes online, teachers are integrating social media into their courses, and everyone is turning to the web to do their research.
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  • R. Palomares on 26 Nov 12
     
    Sonia, it's amazing how the internet has truly changed education in a very positive manner. This website provides interesting and fun facts to read regarding these changes. I liked the comment that says, "...more than six million students are taking at least one online course". Can you imagine what its going to be in just a few more years? Truly, the internet has made positive impacts in education. I'm excited to see the many more positive changes that technology will have in education. Thanks for sharing.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 29 Nov 12
     
    The internet has changed since back in the mid 1990's when I was introduced to it. The realization of dial-up but yes technology is growing exponentially and the internet has changed in many ways. There are thousands of apps to choose from and a mass amount of websites along with more web 2.0 technology tools. There are more internet resources for school districts to use. I'd say as years progress so will technology in education.
  • Maribel Gracia on 04 Dec 12
     
    Sonia, Internet has change so much for everyone. Now in days, you can find anything through internet. Alot of people depend on the usage of internet for researching or simply buying something through the use of internet. Thanks for sharing.
R. Palomares

IPAD - 1 views

Diana, some greats apps for the IPAD include: "Mathboard, Math bingo, and Britannica-kids..."

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Sara Aldape

IXL - Fourth Grade Math Practice - 6 views

www.ixl.com/grade-4

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      Sara Aldape on 06 Nov 12
       
      I just love how all the skills are organized into categories. Lots of practice for my 4th grade students. Thanks.
    • Joshua McDonald
      Joshua McDonald on 10 Nov 12
       
      Although this reason may not be what administrators would be looking for, I love the visual appeal of the website and the ease of navigation. Both I believe can help draw the student's attention when first visiting.
  • Joshua McDonald on 10 Nov 12
     
    This website is a nice resource that I know I will be using in the upcoming weeks. I love how they correlate their problems to each state's learning standards. Thank you for the suggestion.
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  • R. Palomares on 11 Nov 12
     
    Sara, I really liked this website. I liked how on the left hand side you can find the grade levels. Then it lists possible questions on different skills in mathematics. This website can provide many opportunities to practice what the students just learned on a certain lesson taught that day. This is a great resource to share with other educators. Thank you for sharing!
  • Mario Ortiz on 11 Nov 12
     
    I have used this website. It provides a lot of resources from K-12 and in different subjects, too. Everything is well organized and easy to access.
  • Crystal Martinez on 12 Nov 12
     
    This site has been beneficial because it has many resources that any teacher can use on every grade level. It is easy to use and navigate through. The students like the games that it has. It is a great site to have.
  • Marivel Garcia on 24 Nov 12
     
    I use this site with my students and my children as a free time game to help practice a skill they are having trouble in. It is very user friendly. Great Games.
  • Diana Cedillo on 25 Nov 12
     
    Oh my goodness!! I totally love it!! Love the graphics, love the lessons and am definitely sharing it for everyone to use!
  • Maribel Gracia on 26 Nov 12
     
    Great website. I have shared it with my 21st Century teachers to use as additional resources after they use the Kidscollege program in my technology classes. Kids college program empasizes in three different contents and math is one of them. Teachers reinforce the skill by using this activities. Thanks for sharing.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 29 Nov 12
     
    Very useful website Love the navagation system on the website and I can use this in the classroom. Great find!
  • Blanca Pena on 01 Dec 12
     
    Thank you for sharing the link, I love that the lessons are categorized by grade level and especially that it tracks the student progress. I can use this website for high school students who are using the Aplus program to regain credit on thier own and need additional resources to help them with the problems. This is a great site! I LOVE IT. Thank you again for sharing. Blanca
  • Santos Alvarado on 03 Dec 12
     
    Very resourceful website, thanks for sharing. I will be using this website for my students to practice concepts learned throughout the year.
  • Alyssa Tanguma on 04 Dec 12
     
    I just sent this link to our sped resource teacher. They're very low and would really benefit fro the practice.
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