LPS Online Tools

A differentiation tool - watch the video and see if it would be of interest to your classroom!

"Wisconsin Researchers Use Games to Engage Science Learners Researchers at the University of Wisconsin's Educational Research Integration Area look to games to teach about viruses, diabetes and science/heath topics."

This is a Creative Commons Google slideshow that shares 34 interesting ways Twitter can be used in an educational setting. It is definitely worth a read - knowing if you pull one new thing out of here to use, you have already put a step closer to engaging your students in a new or different way! Why not try?

"Studyladder is a highly effective, logically organised, Mathematics and Literacy program. It has been developed by experienced educators to inspire and motivate learning. It is suitable for Elementary and Junior High School students and is very easy to use - students simply login with a username and password to access all the learning materials. "

The Khan Academy has practice problems and video tutorials for ALL math concepts

A good secondary resource is AlgebraLAB. Lessons, practice and activities cover topics from basic algebra, to geometry to trig.

Browse the collaborations category to see options for video conferencing in your classes. Contact Trey if you want to proceed with one of these opportunities. Make sure you note that some of these opportunities will cost money; however, might prove to be less expensive than a full field trip.

Free and Easy QR Code Generator: http://bit.ly/9GARY8 #sschat

Create a QR code that will direct students or parents to a specific website or e-mail. You can place the QR code generated on worksheets, signs, posters.

Ever want to just pull the audio off of a YouTube video to use in project? This site allows you to just take the audio from a YouTube video.

Here students can learn math ranging from 1+1=2 all the way through Calculus. If they need help they can watch a video or get a hint. You can keep an eye on them as their Coach. There are also videos for most other subjects, just click watch.

Now you can browse the entire Popular Science archive with just one click.

Shorten Google URLs to share with others!

Here's a link to a page with a comprehensive list of the math topics. The Pythagorean activity was good-would allow students to practice the concept.

A good site is the online resource of NCTM called Illuminations. Great teaching, practice and extension lessons and ideas.

For a secondary resource one of my favorites is mathbits.com. Has lots of good teaching ideas and resources such as online calculators, graph paper, etc…

Merge your PDF documents into one with this free online tool.

A twist on the 'flipped' classroom.  Ask/answer questions with text and video - very interesting!

This is a great student response system that can be used for on-the-go polling for students.  Students can also draw/text about a supplied image as well as free draw.  Works on iPad, SmartPhone, laptop, etc.