Group Link Post 05/31/2012
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Mix chemicals and solutions without producting any unpleasent smells (hopefully) with this virtual chemisty lab. Use online or download.
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MyRead – Four Resources Guideposts
The guideposts are a useful assessment tool based on how individual guides integrate the Four Roles/Resources of the Reader.
The guidepost indicators may be used to monitor student learning. However, use the guideposts flexibly. While the guideposts do cover each of the Four Roles/Resources of the Reader, teachers may choose to focus on one or two roles or fewer indicators for each role. Teachers may also find that there are other learning outcomes which they would like to focus on and which reflect the particular needs of their students. -
All Games – Micrsoft Office Game Templates by Dr. Jeff Ertzberger UNC Wilmington
Great for reviewing any topic
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Enter various words in the different lists. Drag an apple to enlarge the word. This was demonstrated at a TeachMeet as a way for pupils to use certain words in their writing. When they needed to check the spelling, they could come up to the board and enlarge the word they wanted to make it clearer.
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Middle Years Reading Comprehension strategies
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Automatic video creator using everyone’s photos.
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A website with lots of ideas and advice for making podcast for schools. It is also a place for children to upload and listen to podcasts.
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A great science resource showing and explaining how weathering can change the landscape.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science -
Flipped Classroom: Beyond the Videos | Catlin Tucker, Honors English Teacher
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The Top 10 iPod Touch Apps for Math Teachers: Free iPod Touch Apps and Games
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The Top 10 Apple iPod Touch Apps for English and Language Arts Teachers
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EdTech: 100 Tech Tools for Teachers and Students | DailyTekk
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Brain Games: Play Free Puzzle Games Online, Free Puzzles
A site with logic games, word searches, crosswords, sudoku and many other puzzles. You can create your own and embed them onto your site.
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Evaluating Apps with Transformative Use of the iPad in Mind | Langwitches Blog
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iPadAppEvaluation.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Great graphic for evaluating iPad apps.
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New study examines print vs. eBooks for kids » Kidscreen
As the popularity of digital book reading continues to grow, especially with younger ages, The Joan Ganz Cooney Center has conducted a new study that explores the differences in the way parents and their preschool-age children (three to six) interact when reading print books, basic eBooks and enhanced eBooks together.
Read more: http://kidscreen.com/2012/05/29/new-study-examines-print-vs-ebooks-for-kids/#ixzz1wMi11ATv
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No Registration Needed for Students – List | Diigo
60 Web 2.0 tools for students to use without needed registrations/logins.(some need teacher logins.)
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Vocab Videos uses hilarious professionally produced short videos to illustrate the meanings of 500 essential vocabulary words. The platform is a highly effective system for learning words that appear on tests like the ISEE, SAT, ACT, GRE & TOEFL. Each video includes a representation of the meaning of a word in a way you can relate to and understand. Vocab Videos will expand your vocabulary–and you’ll have fun along the way.
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CSISS – ARGUS: Activities and Readings in the Geography of the United States
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Vermont Put Their Children First…Why Didn’t Connecticut? – Wait, What?
From one of the comments: “Go Vermont!! I’ve always said there are 49 states…and then there’s Vermont! They’re such independent thinkers. They care and watch out for everyone, including children…and teachers. And have 2 great senators to boot. My daughter’s certified to teach there; maybe she should move for her sanity.”
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Hans Rosling’s dynamic work using data to illustrate important points about the human condition and the specie’s well-being may already be familiar to you through his TED Talks (which are all available through links on this site), but the tools he provides for instructors amaze me.
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This is a superb maths games and activities site. Design an avatar and stroll around and choose what activities you would like to do in a range of maths topics. The games are great and the graphics are well designed and child-friendly.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
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