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by Saul McLeod published 2010, updated 2012 The zone of proximal development (ZPD) has been defined as " the distance between the actual developmental level as determined by independent problem solving and the level of potential development as determined through problem solving under adult guidance, or in collaboration with more capable peers" (Vygotsky, 1978, p86).

computer literacy games for students. Subjects are cognitive development, creative development, reading, and more

Have you ever watched students struggle with what you know to be a great book, just perfect for their age and development? The NAEP recently reported that 45 percent of all fourth graders tested in the U.S. are not fluent readers.

Seems like this could be a good resource to incorporate Blooms Taxonomy, ZPD, and many other theories we've been learning in EDUC 334. "This video-based course is an exploration of learning theory - appropriate for grades K-12 and all subject areas - for the training of preservice teachers and the professional development of inservice teachers. Hosted by Stanford University professor Linda Darling-Hammond, the 13 half-hour programs illustrate a variety of learning theories with applications to classroom practice. A Web site and print guide supplement the videos, with background readings, questions for discussion, and ongoing assignments that bring theory into practice."

Seems like this could be a good resource to incorporate Blooms Taxonomy, ZPD, and many other theories we've been learning in EDUC 334. "This video-based course is an exploration of learning theory - appropriate for grades K-12 and all subject areas - for the training of preservice teachers and the professional development of inservice teachers. Hosted by Stanford University professor Linda Darling-Hammond, the 13 half-hour programs illustrate a variety of learning theories with applications to classroom practice. A Web site and print guide supplement the videos, with background readings, questions for discussion, and ongoing assignments that bring theory into practice."

A good site for younger students to practice phonics skills

A free website to teach children to read with phonics. For preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. Exciting phonics games and online interactive books.

A free website to help students with their Phonics. Students work through various difficulty levels to help with their reading. This website can also be used for English Language Development.

A great site for ELL students, parents, and educators. Can even be displayed in English or Spanish.

Read, click, and win with Book Adventure - a free, motivational reading program available to children in grades K-8.

This website allows students to develop a list of their favorite books that they can return to at anytime. After each book, there is a quiz to help students with their comprehension.

Spelling City helps students with their vocabulary. Students can make flash cards and develop their own vocabulary tests. They can play games involving new vocabulary words to help expose them to unfamiliar words and gain practice using them.

Reading Planet offers many games for students to play to help them with their vocabulary, such as alphabet soup. This website offers resources for bilingual students and can be used for English Language Development.

This website contains strategies to assist parents in helping their child with reading. It provides resources for each grade level such as games to enhance reading skills and tips to develop comprehension.

This article discusses literature related to the role of fluency in reading and research-based strategies for fostering fluency with struggling readers. It talks about Readers Theatre as a strategy for developing fluency and discusses the findings of a study win which a third grade teacher uses Readers THeatre

Edutopia is dedicated to transforming the learning process by helping educators implement critically thinking, access and analyze information, creatively problem solve, work collaboratively, and communicate with clarity and impact.

Introduce technology in a fun way and motivate students to improve comprehension. Utilize Voki as an effective language tool to develop speaking, listening, and writing.

Great website for literacy development activities, tips on how to get kids engaged and all sorts of good resources for teachers

An organization of teachers, parents, educators and students that host excellent professional development conferences.

toolkit to inspire children of all ages to Dream In Color. Students will discover the works of important African-American poets, classroom activities designed to encourage them to develop their own poetic voices, discussion guides, bibliographies and links to engaging online poetry resources.

Collection of clips set to music showcasing frogs and toads

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world. This site is an incredible resource for free professional development, instructional videos, etc. Teachers can use it in the classroom, and parents and students can use it at home as well.

Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 175,000 members in 119 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas--superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.