One of my FAVs for a tech resource from Maryland.
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Education World has links to news stories for teachers to share and discuss with students. News stories are based on their timelines and interest to students. I feel this would be a great website to implement in the classroom and use to teach students how to five the five w's (who, what, where, when, why) when reading a news article.
A great resource for creating, modifying or "stealing" rubric for just about any subject. I have used this for a number of year.
You can create and save rubrics to the site and share them.
With a nod to the ever-brilliant-and-willing-to-share Kim Cofino, here is the rubric I've lately begun to use in my classroom for grading student blog posts.
This is an experiment in action and depending on how this tool works, it is very likely that it will come under some revision. If anyone ha
This wiki is intended to be a resource and communication tool for differentiating with technology. We believe that technology is an important tool for 21st century education and is a natural fit for differentiating instruction. As you explore the resources on this wiki, please consider sharing your work with others and posting links.
We want to thank the participants of our University of Vermont graduate course Differentiating Literacy with Technology for their willingness to share their work: Tonya Darby-4th grade teacher in Richmond Elementary, John Upchurch-Humanities teacher Colchester Middle School, Meghan McGrath-LA teacher, Melissa Cronin-5th grade in Mary Hogan School, Brenda Hunt -4th grade Malletts Bay School, Anne Rayner-3rd grade Malletts Bay School, Jodi Perron-Language Arts BFA, Tara Weegar-3rd Grade Williston
Book Blog for kids who like to READ!
"I'll be writing about books I've read, and inviting you to make comments. This is a place for you to share your thoughts about books with me and with other kids. Remember, readers are leaders!
Love,
Mrs. Horowitz"
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.
Writing dissertation means summarizing the entire learning that student has during his or her college days and now need to sum up the entire learning in the report on their choice of a topic or as per shared by their respective professors.
Digital storytelling is one way for students and teachers to share their knowledge. This page includes links to support the use of digital storytelling for both teaching and learning. If you find a link that is not working, please let me know the title and I will fix it.And, if you have another great digital storytelling site to share, let me know as well!
Edmodo provides a safe and easy way for your class to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices. Our goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner
EducationWorld is pleased to present this professional development resource shared by Dr. Jane Bluestein, an expert in relationship-building, positive school climate and effective instruction. Like boundaries, choices are motivational tools that encourage young people's cooperation through empowerment. Choices build responsibility and commitment, communicate the teacher's respect for students' needs and preferences and can encourage students to perform a particular behavior.
Art teacher Tricia Fuglestad worked with her kindergartners to come up with messages about how to be kind. The result is a nice example of giving young students an understanding of their ability to share their voice, and perhaps even a sense of the responsibility that comes from that ability.