The Flipped Classroom is gaining steam in schools across the world. Flipped classes focus on student interaction and engagement in class and a major component is the technology that can be used to create, deliver, and collaborate. Richard has posted on many of these tools, so I'll be sharing how I use a combination of tools in a typical unit.
Great site for teachers and students to use to review math concepts. Covers a variety of math classes and content. Also has review, enrichment, and even calculator practice.
Not sure if any of you have used this before. I first saw it being used by my son's 5th grade teacher. I am pretty good at powerpoint but haven't gotten the hang of this one yet. Let me know if you have any pointers!
Following the very successful forum that the Campaign for Educational Equity held with state officials at Teachers College last fall, we are co-hosting - along with the Broader, Bolder Approach to Education - a forum with New York City officials.
Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 175,000 members in 119 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas--superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.
This site is an online reading program with interactive features and games. Students can create booklists, choose books, and take quizzes on books they've read. There are also contests and prizes.