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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."

276 Great literacy lesson plans for all grades. Also student activities, books and authors, and strategies and tools.

A great site for teachers and parents that provides information on teaching. It even has a themed reading list (a technique we read about). Take a look around, it has some great resources and information!

Learn360 is an interactive media-on-demand service for the K-12 education market, for teachers and students. Through streaming video, audio and accompanying support materials, Learn360 supports web-based learning by providing an online collaborative environment where users can share information and ideas. Content is correlated to State, Common Core and Provincial standards, as well as 21st century learning initiatives, and can be further adapted to meet the demands of local school districts and individual teacher curricula.

Has literacy resources for educators such as videos, classroom strategies, helping struggling readers, reading topics, learning about common core standards. Great site for teachers.

Site for teachers with free printable worksheets. All different subjects in language arts and vocabulary. You can also make your own worksheets

Fun literacy games for preschool, kindergarten and early grade school kids. PBS KIDS Literacy Games are vetted by teachers and educational experts

A resource for teachers and an opportunity to join as a member

Students don't come to us as blank slates. Our job as teachers is to anticipate when faulty mental models are likely to be in play when a student is having trouble and to help them correct the misconceptions they have built in their minds around academic concepts.

This website has many resources organized by a teacher and a group of "at risk" students to empower students through reading and writing about historical and personal situations they can relate to.

Mighty Books contain animated story books, songs, sing a longs and games. There are also activities to help students practice their letters and writing new words. Finally, there are also resources for teachers and parents to access in assisting with comprehension and reading.

Understanding and acknowledging the validity of different cultural behaviors and beliefs can present challenges for some teachers. This article addresses some of those issues.

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

Word Games Online for Kids, Teachers & Parents. FunBrain is the Internet's premier location for interactive, educational games (math, grammar, science) for children and kids of all ages.

This website contains sources for teachers as well as podcasts about teaching reading. Sources include information about authors, experts and effective strategies that teachers could use.

This week's announcement of a new initiative called TED-Ed caused a flurry of excitement about the new videos TED is creating to spread powerful lessons beyond the classroom walls.

TEACHER RESOURCE for academic version of gameshow 'To Tell The Truth.' Gives the example of George Washington.