A great resource for science lessons, learning tools like an e-notebook, and science news. Specify to grade level, subject and include national science standards.
This site allows teachers to have an organized list of brain breaks for kids. The site is interactive and kids choose an avatar that builds as they do more activities.
I am on the Blue Zone Committee for the building, and this looks like a valuable resource for me. Brain Breaks are very useful with 4th graders. Have you tried looking up "Just Dance" Videos on Youtube? I have a collection saved to my personal youtube channel called, "Brain Breaks." http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUN_fyIUtwFrGc-c0f-E7Ai14fW0WTeIk
This is a fun way for elementary students to make their own stories online. There are different backgrounds and characters for the students to select. I have used this with my own students and they liked that they were able to share their online book with their parents at home.
This would be great for formative assessment. You create a wall on which students can post "sticky notes" to add to discussion, answer a question, ask questions, etc.
This is a great resource! I have tried a few on the list (Edmodo, Wordle, Prezi, Twitter). Many are new resources. I look forward to exploring their potential.
Great way to get students started in organizing thoughts into words and posts. Excellent way to join and communicate with other teachers to share and collaborate with.
Edmodo is a great resource. I have used it with my classes for 2 years. There is so much you can do with this site! I still haven't mastered everything that is available. It is also a great way to build your PLN by joining other groups. I love that it includes the ability to award badges. Kids are highly engaged with Edmodo and really enjoy posting to each other. I think this resource is equally shared between teachers and students, but even if you don't use it with your class, it is still a great way to connect with other educators around the world. Other than Facebook, which is less desirable because of the lack of teacher control, I am not aware of any similar resources for classroom teachers.
I like the teacher control I can have and the collaborative environment. The security and control that makes it good is also it's limitation in exposure to the outside world.
twiducate is the perfect solution for elementary and secondary students. Rather than having your students sign up and enter an email address, you sign up and create a class code.
twiducate is the perfect solution for elementary and secondary students. Rather than having your students sign up and enter an email address, you sign up and create a class code.
LOVE IT! If you can "wonder" it it's there! A great way to start a class, design your lesson, or even fill up five minutes. Full of lessons with factual info, vocabulary, connected to state standards
Looks like a great way for students to create and share stories. Free account for teacher to set up class. Stories can be shared easily and students can comment on peer stories
This blog is written by Lisa Nielsen. It has won awards for its outside the box approach to delivering material. Many of her posts deal with how to effectively use technology in the classroom. Especially social media. Teachers can use it in the classroom by either networking through her blog and finding content alike teachers or by simply gathering the concepts Nielsen discusses.
This blog is written by Lisa Nielsen. It has won awards for its outside the box approach to delivering material. Many of her posts deal with how to effectively use technology in the classroom. Especially social media. Teachers can use it in the classroom by either networking through her blog and finding content alike teachers or by simply gathering the concepts Nielsen discusses.
Schoology offers a great place to let teachers communicate with students and staff through a "Facebook-style" LMS server. Schoology allows you to communicate with students, post tests, and grades to share with students and parents.
Our school just adopted this LMS as we go 1-to-1 next year. I was on the team that selected which LMS to use and this one was selected for its interface and ease of connection with google drive. Therefore, it is extremely effective in keeping students organized with their classes. I like how it promotes consistency between teachers. This tool promotes a new type of blended learning environment that increases collaboration between teachers and between students. As i mentioned there are other LMS to consider. But this one was the right choice. (This was also the cheapest option for the district which was just a coincidence, I'm sure ;-)
Curriki offers teachers a place to find lesson/material ideas for current projects they might be working on. This website also gives teachers a place to collaborate with each other for free!