This is an new art form my Mom introduced me to. Check it out. It is a mix between zen meditation and art. She is really good at it, me with a 6 month old not so good- my mind doesn't seem to rest or meditate at all.
Fun and Relaxing
Creating Zentangle art provides a fun and lighthearted way to relax and intentionally facilitate a shift in focus and perspective. Zentangle's method of creating art is unencumbered by dogma and cost which can weigh on other approaches. Nevertheless, it is sufficiently structured and organized so you can enjoy and benefit from an activity that otherwise might be considered whimsical.
An online Learning Network- Has any one used this with their classes? I am using it as a trial with one of my classes to help teach Internet Safety/Web 2.0 skills. I am enjoying it but there are some limitations I don't like. Any other recommendations for a free CMS?
using photos with English-Language Learners (ELLs) can be enormously effective in helping them learn far more than a thousand words -- and how to use them.
Thinglink allows one to import a picture and then link written text, images, or videos to various places on the picture. Thinglink‘s gallery shows examples of a picture of a famous person with information about the person linked or pictures of past presidents that students need to identify as well as many other options.
This site has a worldwide collection of various children's books. You can search by country or language and topic. It is good site for students to explore stories from other countries (and the US), and whenever possible be able to read in another language, maybe even their own native tongue.
There are a variety of free resources recommended on this blog for teachers on how to use technology, which are available through the Web. Particularly this post deals with creating comic strips and offers several sites. I have yet to try out any but am hoping to do so this year!
I learned about this site from a tweet (thanks to my new and recent Twitter account). There's every type of graphic organizer you could ever dream of brought to you by Holt Publishing.
Alternative to popular search engines that tags sites using "human beings and their judgement" to maintain quality but it is mostly intended to be spam free. Search a favorite topic and see what you think.
There is some interesting information here but I am not sure if the site is being maintained. I loved the Why Connect movie - especially when the showed the word "passion" and inserted a "t" after the i... Pass it on... I am totally stealing this for a book promotion I am doing. The site was running slowly so I am going to try to check out more later.
Technology award benefits special education students
ad Apps provide students with the chance to build math, reading, vocabulary and spelling skills. The iPads also allow students to convert text to voice or voice to text.
the day and related activity appropriate for upper elementary students. Vocabulary Builder
ords and definitions for students in grades 4-6 and grades 6-9. The words and definitions at A Word a Day and Word of the Day are best for students in middle and high school.
Introduce a word of the day.
Keep them spelling.
Spelling isnt a subject that should die in elementary school. Prove it to your middle and high school students by adding spelling to language arts lessons or extra credit assignments. Spelling lists can be found at Spellingcity.com.
These are some of the best free internet resources for education. This page is constantly updated; every time I come across a new piece of software or an exciting website, I list it here. This list is not exhaustive in any way.