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WTAMU Math Tutorials and Help I like how it "showcases exciting" math terms and then how the user can "click on . . . (a term) . . . to Google." At the same time there are Physics forums that can be accessed along with (among other resources) a virtual on-line Math lab ( West Texas A & M University) for GRE Math study sessions, Math for sciences, beginning, intermediate, and college Algebra. A student can go in and seek extra guidance or training (i.e. for a high school class) or it can serve as an extra challenge to tests the student's content knowledge before an exam. This part of the site is geared toward high school students (and college) while the initial page is also appropriate for elementary and middle school students. A great starter to click on a math term that an elementary student may begin to explore. I can see 4-7 grade students really liking this portion to review what they know and experiment with what the are/will be learning.

WTAMU Math Tutorials and Help I like how it "showcases exciting" math terms and then how the user can "click on . . . (a term) . . . to Google." At the same time there are Physics forums that can be accessed along with (among other resources) a virtual on-line Math lab ( West Texas A & M University) for GRE Math study sessions, Math for sciences, beginning, intermediate, and college Algebra. A student can go in and seek extra guidance or training (i.e. for a high school class) or it can serve as an extra challenge to tests the student's content knowledge before an exam. This part of the site is geared toward high school students (and college) while the initial page is also appropriate for elementary and middle school students. A great starter to click on a math term that an elementary student may begin to explore. I can see 4-7 grade students really liking this portion to review what they know and experiment with what the are/will be learning.

I was looking through the resources and also stumbled upon this one, since I enjoy music, I decided to include it. Well, that and the fact that one of the last inquiry units I worked on with some elementary students last year focused on the Depression and one group looked at its culture in California with migrant workers, etc. This would have been a great resource for them! The resource comes from the LOC and allows students to explore the culture and ethnicities of folk music during the 30s. There are audio clips to explore, sketches for instrument design and a lot of other cool things here.  I could see students easily using this resource for a history unit or a music class to better understand what life was like during the 30s. In a history class, students might investigate the outlook on life through the lyrics in some of the songs. In a music class, students might trace the development of the music and its instruments. With other resources, students could look at the way the music here has had an influence on what we listen to today. Just some thoughts.

MERLOT is a free and open peer reviewed collection of online teaching and learning materials and faculty-developed services contributed and used by an international education community. Our middle school is going 1:1 this year and the teachers are encouraged to try blended learning. This site would be helpful for them to help set up their courses.

MERLOT is a free and open peer reviewed collection of online teaching and learning materials and faculty-developed services contributed and used by an international education community. Our middle school is going 1:1 this year and the teachers are encouraged to try blended learning. This site would be helpful for them to help set up their courses.

Khan Academy would be a great resource for teachers and administrators looking for help with RTI needs. There are sections for every content area where students can test their skills via an online assessment. After several questions, content is adjusted to the specific learning level of the individual student.

This is great for auditory and visual learners taking different steps with them. The site begins various practices or content knowledge with an interactive assessment of what you know, what you need review, and what it recommends to build upon the knowledge that the student indicates they have yet to learn or are unfamiliar with. In a sense, it differentiates and it assesses as you interact. Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

This is great for auditory and visual learners taking different steps with them. The site begins various practices or content knowledge with an interactive assessment of what you know, what you need review, and what it recommends to build upon the knowledge that the student indicates they have yet to learn or are unfamiliar with. In a sense, it differentiates and it assesses as you interact. Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

This story maker would be great to use with elementary students who are learning about how words come together to create sentences and stories. The tool would be an excellent resource for students who struggle with writing and need a visual to help them see the relationship between text and pictures. It works kind of like a game, allowing students to select characters, backgrounds, plots, and items so that they can create their own stories. Students are allowed to see the images they create and, as they create these images, the story maker builds the text to tell the story so that students can see how writing comes together. Students are also given the ability to change the text and incorporate animations. Finally, students are given a code that lets them share the story they created with others.

I've used this many times in my classroom. The students love it!

This has a plethora of curriculum and skill sets for the classroom teacher and specialists including art, assessment, classroom management, science, service learning, and so on. It is a great 'go to resource' that an educator (especially initial educators) can access creative ideas and build upon them. It is also something that can be shared with district personnel to either add to or build a similar resource 'page' or 'document' within one's district.

This has a plethora of curriculum and skill sets for the classroom teacher and specialists including art, assessment, classroom management, science, service learning, and so on. It is a great 'go to resource' that an educator (especially initial educators) can access creative ideas and build upon them. It is also something that can be shared with district personnel to either add to or build a similar resource 'page' or 'document' within one's district.

Wisc Online is repository of learning content created by teachers and other subject matter experts delivered online and free to everyone. It is creative commons. Target audience would be middle school and above. Covers vast area of topics from heat transfer to digital circuitry to health science topics. Categories organized as: arts and humanities, career clusters, computer science, manufacturing and engineering, math, science, and social studies.

I loved exploring HippoCampus. The educational video, test prep, and simulations were amazing. I am exploring the topic English, specifically "Crafting an Effective Writer" and have found this video on being a successful online learner. The videos are informative and I could see my English teacher using them and it even applies to this course right now.

This site has a plethora of resources. I would not send this out to staff. Instead I would use this as a resource for me to dig through some great OER sites and then share the best ones for middle school teachers and students. Because the look of this list is not very appealing, I think it would turn many people away. We have many students and teachers looking for audiobooks. This is a great resource. Once again there are tons of math options. I find many math teachers thinking that math is different and that it's harder to incorporate technology into their curriculum. Usually when I show a math teacher just a few options, their eyes open. The list of resources here is awesome. Open.edu is a great resource to help teachers expand their knowledge. I could probably bookmark that resource separately.

That is the trick with sites that have sooo many resources; teachers tend to get overwhelmed and then don't look at any of them! I also try to sort through resources and send them specific sites or links that are focused on what area(s) they have been asking about. I will also be sorting through this site to find some great resources to share!

The NMC Horizon Report > 2014 K-12 Edition identifies "Rethinking the Role of Teachers" and the "Shift to Deeper Learning Approaches" as fast trends accelerating the adoption of educational technology in K-12 education over the next one to two years. The "Increasing Focus on Open Educational Resources" and the "Increasing Use of Hybrid Learning Designs" are mid-range trends expected to accelerate technology use in the next three to five years; and the "Rapid Acceleration of Intuitive Technology" and "Rethinking of How Schools Work" are long-range trends, positioned at more than five years away.

This is a very interesting video on copyright. The voices and background music are very catchy. I would have students watch this video and then as a class create a googledoc of a simplified version of what they learned. A "For Dummies" version and the we could post this to our Moodle or learning platform to remind us how copyright works and what we can and cannot do.

ClassRealm is a customizable classroom management system built on role playing themes. Teachers can use ClassRealm to set up specific goals and achievements for individual students or entire classes, as well as to track student data and progress. Students can earn achievements and experience points by doing a wide array of school related tasks such as doing well on tests, helping others, and reading extra books. Parents can use ClassRealm to follow their child's many adventures online and can even create personalized side quests. ClassRealm makes learning a grand adventure!

Stories for Students from past issues of "Beyond Penguins & Polar Bears" to print and use with students in K-1, 2-3, 4-5 in text only, illustrated book, and electronic book formats

Stories for Students from past issues of "Beyond Penguins & Polar Bears" to print and use with students in K-1, 2-3, 4-5 in text only, illustrated book, and electronic book formats

Stories for Students from past issues of "Beyond Penguins & Polar Bears" to print and use with students in K-1, 2-3, 4-5 in text only, illustrated book, and electronic book formats. Share with 2nd grade teachers for use with their Antarctica/polar animals unit!!!

The 6th graders study social issues and many tend to choose environmental issues. The National Science Foundation OER would provide a source of information for students to narrow their topics during the research process. It provides current, up-to-date articles surrounding issues and discoveries scientists and researchers have recently discovered about various environmental issues of concern. Students are also required to write their opinion about their topic at the end of the research unit. I feel this OER resource would help students gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to write an opinion on an environmental topic.

I really like this site. I collaborate with the 5th grade teacher in my district to teach a similar lesson. This OER resource you found is something I will probably refer to in the future. Thanks!

My 4th and 5th graders last year were really into the Percy Jackson series. There are lots of lesson plans and ideas here that could be used to build on that interest and connect with multiple subject areas while doing so.

I really like this open resource because there are a variety of subjects. I stumbled upon this lesson plan on money management and spending and I like it because it's very interactive. It has great graphics and holds the attention of the student. This could be used at the high school level in many classes such as psychology and business courses.

This is one of the best Creative Commons resources that I have found! It provides a thorough overview of the different CC licenses in a variety of different charts that are easy to read and understand. It also breaks down commonly asked questions regarding the use of photos and attribution, focusing on Google's photo tools. Finally, it provides good options for online photos for teachers and students so that they are aware of and following CC licensing laws.

This arcade is a portal to games and interactive activities focused on ocean and air themes. It highlights the science and the activities of the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other agencies and organizations promoting environmental stewardship. I would use this site to supplement Science curriculum and lessons at the Elementary level. All content can be shared.