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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."

This article talks about mentoring programs where adults bring animals into the classroom and the student reads to the animal. Animals are comforting and non-judgemental and reading to an animal can improve fluency and reading ability by taking the focus of the child and putting focus on reading to and teaching the animal.

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.

Vocabulary is Fun! Just ask our visitors. Learn English with vocabulary word games. Vocabulary and word games to build English language skills. Learn advanced English vocabulary analogies, opposites, synonyms, compound words, figurative language, and root words with hangman and crossword puzzle games.

This website includes many vocabulary and learning games. Students can practice spelling words, counting syllables and practice building words. There are also games and activities to assist students who are learning English.

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.

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

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.

There’s a world of writers out there, and in this lesson students discover them as they listen to presentations from local writers and learn about what, why, and how they write in their day-to-day lives..

This article discusses a collaborative project between the School of LIbrary and Information Science and College of Education at the University of South FLorida and an elementary school in Tampa, Florida. Students were exposed to different cultural versions of the "cinderella" story. Students became increasingly interested in other cultures as a result

The Mission Statement: The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge. The Foundation pursues its vision by building a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children.

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Author site and home of Children and YA Lit Resources. This site also features substantive teacher / librarian / researcher resources related to multicultural literature, represented communities, Native American literature, and books related to war and peace.

Chpt. 12: Global and Multicultural literature for Young Adults : This chapter concerns young adult literature that involves or allows for a focus on the experience of social and cultural difference and diversity, locally, nationally, and most importantly globally. In the past we might have called this multicultural literature, or possibly international or world literature, but we prefer the more inclusive and comprehensive term global literature.

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!

Multicultural literacy site that has great activities for vocabulary building, reading, history, arts and crafts, and much more.

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

NPR news article examines pros and cons of Common Core Standards in English.  (radio recording and transcript)

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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.