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Reading Rockets helps to better understand how to see all students as literacy learners and provides helpful activities.

A general article about physical education.

This site is great because it is very organized. It is separated by category which makes it very easy to find exactly what you are looking for.

The apps recognized as Best Apps for Teaching & Learning are of exceptional value to inquiry-based teaching and learning as embodied in the AASL's Standards for the 21st-Century Learner. The apps foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration and are user friendly to encourage a community of learners to explore and discover.

This website gives teachers a look at certain apps and they are categorized so that they are easy to find. They also have links to a website that shows you more about the apps.

I chose this resource because it talks about different plns than we learn about in the tech playground. Professional development and networking are vital in any field, and that's especially true for educators. Whether it's coming up with fresh ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities, seeking mentorship and support from veteran educators, or cultivating resources for technology integration or for meeting state standards, teachers need one another's expertise.

BrainPOP is an interactive website where students can learn information about all subject areas taught in school through videos and games. The information conveyed in the lessons could give students a new perspective about content they are learning or challenge students who understand the content to apply it in new ways. The website includes videos, games, assignments, and quizzes for teachers to implement in their classroom.

A website for kids that focuses on all core topics. This website has games and videos and interactive activities to aid learning.

This URL links to a video that explains how to support English Language Learners in project based learning which can be very beneficial.

I choose this resource for this chapter because I wanted to provide people with an alternative way to conduct formative assessments. These type of assessments provide feedback right away and actively engage the students. Since these assessments are web based, they can be conducted with any type of smart device.

This website consist of different activities in the subjects of language arts, Social Studies, Science and Math, and Learning games and teaching tools. It has videos, games, scrapbooks, etc.

Remix-T is online resource for educators to create engaging activities through video. Remix-T shows step by step instruction to create your own video. Students could also use this resource for assignments.

Serious-thought-provoking online games and business strategies simulate activity for high school teens and college students.

Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of research-based reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

This is also a great resource for lesson plans and activities.

This website is great! It has information on multiple technology tools you can use in the classroom. On the side bar you can choose any grade level and subject area and find online activities for students to play with and enhance their learning. I chose this resource for chapter 4 because it is a great site for educators to find activities and ideas on how to integrate technology into their classroom.

This article list and describes different tools to be used for technology integration. It gives examples for not only teachers to use, but also for school administration. It also gives quoted remarks on technology in the classroom from student perspectives.

Do you have what it takes to graduate from the Webonauts Internet Academy?

The Webonauts Internet Academy game teaches kids about key issues of web safety and good citizenship. They get to go through training learning the rights and wrongs of digital behavior.

The Webonauts Internet Academy teaches kids about key issues of web safety and good citizenship. It offers information on cyberbullying, and activities to enlighten parents and teachers on how to keep children Internet safe.

Create a simple catapult out of craft sticks, rubber bands, and a plastic spoon. Ideal for scouting activities or school projects. Includes free plans.

An awesome website that gives a good hint on how to build a simple marshmallow catapult using popsicle sticks, a spoon, and rubber bands.

For our project based learning assignment here is a good and simple way to build a catapult for marshmallows

Educational books, materials, and resources to help your child achieve success every step of the way. Provides material for grades Pre-K-12th

Students can learn and have fun at the same time with lines and shapes.

Great website explaining the educational uses of Digital Storytelling. Includes example stories, software, information on how to create a storyboard, and educational material.

This website may be helpful when needing to learn more about digital storytelling. It steps one through the uses, elements, skills, and resources involved in Digital Storytelling. It has a section for How To and provides resources and examples as well.

The Goals of this Website The primary goal of the Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling website is to serve as a useful resource for educators and students who are interested in how digital storytelling can be integrated into a variety of educational activities.

Professional development and networking are vital in any field, and that's especially true for educators. Whether it's coming up with fresh ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities, seeking mentorship and support from veteran educators, or cultivating resources for technology integration or for meeting state standards, teachers need one another's expertise.