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TIE Online Class: Web Lit

Technology and Innovation in Education (http://www.tie.net) offers online classes, including Web Literacy for Educators. This group is a sharing place for web resources.

Arts & Humanities --Language Arts --Dance, Music --Visual Arts Educational Technology Physical Education --Exercise/Movement Students will enjoy this lesson that exercises their bodies as well as their creativity. alpha-bod, alphabet, human alphabet, movement, creativity, imagination Arrange students into groups. (Four might be an ideal-sized group for this activity.)

This is an excellent article from an expert that explains why students no longer find interest in reading outside of school and how to regain that interest.

Teacher Donalyn Miller earned the nickname The Book Whisperer" because of her almost mystical success getting kids to read -- a lot. Allowing children to choose books, and providing reading role models and time to read are among her strategies. Included: Reading tips and resources from The Book Whisperer."

This article deals with how important it is to get children reading on their own and some of the strategies that Donalyn Miller used

Brief Description Students read and act out folktales from various Native American cultures. Objectives Students will define the words folktale, legend, myth; demonstrate creative thinking and dramatic skills to dramatize a folktale; work together in cooperative groups. I thought this would be a great way to help students gain more understanding into this day in South Dakota!

Great geography questions for individual or group work.

Having a variety of groups throughout the day I find that I am always looking for different ways to present a concept. This particular site had a multitude of activities for students and activities for educators (needing PD ideas).

This is a great article of how schools are starting book clubs. They have a small group of teachers read a professional books and then have discussions about them. They also try new strategies in their classrooms and then discuss them with the rest of the members.

common core opinion

Microsft Powerpoint to create my graphic organizers and Publisher to make large copies that can be used whole group. Below are some of the graphic organizers I've used. Some are deliberately left blank (it's very simple to insert text boxes in both Powerpoint and Publisher).

The role of counselors in schools is expanding from just attending to individual students to leading discussions and activities for groups of students that can help improve school performance and behavior.

Working in groups to research volcanoes and create a PowerPoint slide show.

Forty themed groupings of tips to help teachers who are tech savvy -- and those who are tech phobic -- make valuable use of the technology in their classrooms. Whether you want to improve your searching skills, make use of common programs, or create valuable lessons, you will find easy-to-use tips here.

In this week's Voice of Experience essay, Max Fischer shares his experiences using moral dilemmas to bring classroom lessons to life. Discussions of dilemmas tied to his curriculum challenge students to think critically and teach many other skills. Included: Join the discussion -- share your favorite role-play or simulation activity.

The greatest moments in history are born from tough choices and difficult decisions. Using dilemma activities in teaching history or civics puts the students "in the moment" of history. The lesson can be altered to fit any age group and subject matter, and allows the class to learn appropriate tone in discussion/debate.

This is a non-profit organization that has news articles about educational interests.