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Wonderful resource for learning how to podcast

An article I found interesting, especially since it had to do with our reading for this week.

Reason Effectively * Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation Use Systems Thinking * Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems Make Judgments and Decisions * Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs * Analyze and evaluate major alternative points of view * Synthesize and make connections between information and arguments * Interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis * Reflect critically on learning experiences and processes Solve Problems * Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways * Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions

This site provides practical and technology -specific information for students with disabilities. The author sets forth specific disabilities (ex. dyscalcula, dyslexia) and demonstrates which technologies will best help students with those disabilities.

A wonderful resource for special educators using technology to enhance the learning of their special needs students. The Journal of Special Education Technology

I stumbled upon this site the other day and it looks really cool! It's a Disney site where students learn how to start a business. It provides good basic and the activity is interactive. You should really check it out!

Below is a wonderful poster I learned about from Makeuseof. This visual features some examples of 'dumb grammar mistakes' that students make. This is a great resource to hang in a room for grades 4-12 students.

Google, Microsoft, Oracle and other tech giants propose that computer science become a required proficiency in Massachusetts public schools to help address the technology labor shortage. Critics call this a kludgy solution.

Curriculum Material Online -- Over 30,000 Web Pages...some free...some not

Great games for kids covering topics such as: animals, math, US geography, chemistry, health, history, art, science, language arts, etc.

custom make vocab flashcards and quizzes or find someone else's set

Projects to teach Kindergarten students how to use iPads while also learning math and ELA concepts.

Link to an online teaching and learning site that adheres to your state's common core standards.

This website is great for beginning readers! The songs and videos are beautiful and easy to follow along with. I use this site in my classroom a lot!

My students use this website to practice vocabulary and grammar. I recommend it highly if you want to learn Spanish by your own.

THE internet archive.  Books, music, websites and more.

free online resources engage elementary kids:  awesome, short video about a fifth grade class using technology tools on the web to create multimedia presentations.