I thought this was cool, as it was done by a high school teacher. He made a wikispace for his classes and gave them access to their own that way not only he but all of his students can check and compare their progress in the class
This is a website that includes a quiz about internet safety procedures for high school students. It has good and relevant information that has post-assessment questions at the end.
Link to a PDF for a 10 day lesson plan to teach F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby". This website includes activities geared towards high school students that will get them engaged in this great American classic.
This YouTube channel can e used for ideas and inspiration for multimedia in the classroom. The creators of this channel make fun, attention-getting educational videos. Keep in mind that many of these videos are geared towards high schoolers but they can spark some ideas for videos and other grade levels.
Plagiarism is a hot topic in the academic world, but it applies in all aspects of our lives. This is a guide to show your students that may help to prevent plagiarism. Especially applicable to high school and older grades, the students can do a self-check to see if their writing is authentic. This self-check will help them find out the types of plagiarism and the severity of it.
DonorsChoose.org connects teachers in high-need communities with donors who want to help. This shows how easy digital access is, and how easy it is to connect with the world.
Edmodo is an easy way to get your students connected so they can safely collaborate, get and stay organized, and access assignments, grades, and school messages. A very easy to use interface that is reminiscent of facebook. Could be great for junior high to high school ages.
Edmodo is an easy way to get your students connected so they can safely collaborate, get and stay organized, and access assignments, grades, and school messages.
Edmodo is an easy way to get your students connected so they can safely collaborate, get and stay organized, and access assignments, grades, and school messages.
Edmodo is an easy way to get your students connected so they can safely collaborate, get and stay organized, and access assignments, grades, and school messages.
This final resource is a tool that you can create a page for parents and students to access with useful information related to the class. It works similar to a Facebook page, but is a more appropriate way to communicate.
This explains how portfolios can be helpful and shows the best ways to use portfolios in high school, middle school, and elementary school, making it very beneficial for teachers of all age groups and grade level.
A high profile suicide case in which a 12 year old girl killed herself because of a gang of girls that continually harassed her online, even after switching schools several times.
This information is adapted from a presentation made by library media specialists Ann B. O'Neill, Franklin High School, and Carrie Everhart, Randallstown High School, Baltimore County Public Schools, at the Maryland Educational Media Organization (MEMO) Fall 1997 Conference "School Libraries: Plugged In & Connected," October 23-24, 1997.
This is the website that we used for our ice breaker. This website will be useful in middle school or high school classrooms for fun quizzes or even for different types of anonymous assessments.
Integrating technology into a high school classroom isn't a one-step process. "You can't just slap a netbook [computer] on top of a textbook and say, 'Great, now we have technology," says Bob Wise, former governor of West Virginia and president of the Alliance for Excellent Education, an advocacy organization.
The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability supports high level student performance by ensuring quality evidence based educator preparation, improving P20 school efficiency and effectiveness, and providing comprehensive statistical information for all stakeholders
This website evaluates technology as a tool for equality. It features many different devices that can be used for students who are in the general classroom, but have some sort of IEP. When teaching, teachers should be aware of devices that can help students who may need extra help. Teachers can provide additional instruction for these students through many forms of low to high level of complicated technology.