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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Amy Grell

Amy Grell

Open Educational Resources Commons - 1 views

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    Safe to use! It's free to use and share these resources. The information and lessons come from all around the world, and there are over 50,000 documents all organized by grade level and subject.
Amy Grell

"science for a changing world" - 1 views

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    Great resources for your future classroom! The USGS (United States Geological Survey) is a great resource for science images, maps, videos, and links.
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"Federal Resources for Educational Excellence" - 0 views

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    I am very impressed with this website -- It covers a variety of subjects (from history to health and computer science to geology) and offers links to reliable websites with accurate information!
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Social Studies Wikis - 1 views

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    On this wiki you will find a collection of various topics and various shared lesson plans. Feel free to add your own lesson plans and see what other teachers are up to in their social studies classroom.
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Math Wiki - 0 views

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    This math wiki covers a lot of mathematical material. If you have a knack for math this is a great opportunity to share your knowledge--some of the pages under "primary school mathematics" are rather sparse.
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Khan Academy - 1 views

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    If you haven't heard of Khan Academy I definitely think it's worth checking out. I'm under the impression that it is popular for many, many students. Who knows, maybe your students will be visiting this website that delivers free lessons on a variety of subjects! Even better, maybe it will you help create content specific knowledge.
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Integrating Tech Blog - 0 views

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    Explore with Scott Snyder as he aims to create a "21st Century Classroom." The blog reports on a variety of technology topics and advice for the classroom. If you're looking for something specific this blog is very organized and easy to follow. Teachers can use his advice as inspiration in their own classroom.
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Cacoo for Graphic Organizers - 0 views

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    This web 2.0 tool can be used by teachers and students. Teachers can organize ideas for students and implement the graphic organizer in their lesson plans. Check out the helpful tour and create an account for free.
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Create Surveys Here! - 0 views

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    This web 2.0 tool has multiple possibilities. Here's just a couple I've thought of: 1) your students are doing a research project and 2) you want to connect with your students and/or students' parents. Easy, efficient, and technology based.
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100 Blogs - 1 views

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    "Blogs every teacher should read" is probably the best thing I have ever Googled. I found the website onlineschools.org and a page called "100 Blogs Every New Teacher Should Read." I can really see this being useful now and in the future!
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Ways to Use Wikis! - 0 views

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    For you, your classroom, your students, and beyond. This website is advertised as "Industrial Strength Knowledge for the Creative Mind." Read to find out ways you can use wikis in your classroom--there might be something you haven't thought of before!
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Discovery Education's Web 2.0 Tool Suggestions - 3 views

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    In need of some new web 2.0 tools? Check out this site! Plus, the website has even more than just that--check out the resources they have for administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
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Doug-Off The Record - 0 views

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    This is a blog written by a "renown technology integration specialist and veteran teacher." Doug blogs about a series of different topics including software, having a digital classroom, and how to keep students safe online. Ideas like these will definitely be beneficial in our future!
Amy Grell

Boredom conquered -- at what cost? - 2 views

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    **This is an "extra" bookmark I wanted to include because I thought it related to the modules we were working on.** Be sure to watch the video & listen to what the interviewees have to say. It will make you think! Is technology complicating our lives? Are people evolving to be addicted to technology? Does technology distract us? The "story highlights" on the left side of the article are also very interesting.
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Verbal Victor app - 0 views

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    Father creates app to help his young child living with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome (delay in motor skills and speech) communicate. The app is available on Apple's iTune's store and there is a link to the app in the article.
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    App allows user to push buttons that come in the form of pictures. By pushing buttons the students needs will be verbalized. Parents, teachers, friends, and etc. voices can be recorded so the verbalized needs are personalized and familiar.
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