Brynn thanks for sharing a great web site! I use this site throughout the school year with my class since it includes a variety of subjects. I have the ELL cluster for my grade level so I will definitely be using the ELL section often.
Brain Pop is a wonderful website for all grades and ages. This website offers great games and interactive lesson activities in all content areas. Students really enjoy this website.
Animated Science, Health, Technology, Math, Social Studies, Arts & Music and English movies, quizzes, activity pages and school homework help for K-12 kids, aligned with state standards
This is an animated site for kids. Sight contains information in all subject areas. There is a fee to use all of the site but they provide some free material as well. I like the clear explanations they have on the topics.
Create interactive lessons for mobile devices or use free or paid content. Great way to push out a lesson to iPads or other tablets. I have been using this for over a year with great success. Excellent reporting and metrics features.
Nearpod is a great resource as it offers FREE and already created lessons for students of all ages. Perfect for both small and large group settings. Always check back for free Nearpods as to fill your library as they update them.
If you have tablets in your classroom this is a great way to create interactive lessons that students can view on their tablets. You can also purchase remade lessons.
Preparing Current and Future Teachers to Teach with Technology: An Examination of School-University Collaborations by Dr. Richard Hartshorne, Kara Dawson, and Richard Ferdig
Our very own Dr. Hartshorne addresses the gap technology integration training gap between universities and school districts. He makes some great suggestions to ensure that schools and universities are on collaborating when setting classroom technology standards.
Amazing video on creating a personalized letter to students each week, via a mail merge letter. One of the best tools for teachers to update parents quickly each week.
Great article about the pros and cons of a Learn by Asking interactive e-classroom. Though it was written in the prime of e-Learning, it still has plenty of valuable information.
Early Childhood Educators discussing and sharing ideas. Everything from curriculum ideas to policy. Some great educational technology ideas for this age group.
The purpose of Florida educator certification is to support the academic achievement of our students by assuring that our educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction. Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools.