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EduClipper. BYOT Resources. Lesson Plans – Search Education – Google. Picking the right search terms Beginner Pick the best words to use in academic searching, whether students are beginning with a full question or a topic of just a few words. View lesson Advanced Explore "firm" and "soft" search terms, and practice using context terms to locate subject-specific collections of information on the web. View lesson Understanding search results Learn about the different parts of the results page, and about how to evaluate individual results based on cues like web addresses and snippets. Engage additional search strategies, such as generalization and specialization. Narrowing a search to get the best results Apply filtering tools and basic "operators" to narrow search results.

Compare results for basic searches with ones that use operators to discover the impact the right operator has at the right time. Searching for evidence for research tasks Evaluating credibility of sources Consider, tone, style, audience, and purpose to determine the credibility of a source. Mapping Media to the Common Core » What do you want to CREATE today? How big is the ocean? - Scott Gass. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, one of the world’s foremost centers in marine research, has a fantastic array of ocean materials and content. Including extensive coverage of topic areas such as climate, ocean chemistry, ocean circulation, ocean life, deep sea environments, tools and technology, and even underwater archaeology, current, in-depth features make this a must use resource.

See all that they have to offer. Through their Ocean extension of the Google Earth platform, Google provides a breathtaking opportunity to explore the World Ocean. Get a sense of the what’s available and download the application. National Geographic maintains an excellent ocean resource which includes exciting updates in underwater exploration and research, stunning marine photos from around the world, and inspiring opportunities for greater stewardship of the World Ocean.

Find out more. Free Tiiu Pix - High resolution photo images in many categories for FREE download. Math Videos, Games, and Worksheets for the Common Core | Math Chimp. Best Websites for Teaching & Learning 2013. Graphite | Ingredients for effective teaching. Beyond the Book: Infographics of Students' Reading History. A high schooler's reading history infographic. Photo credit: Sarah Mulhern Gross I'm an evangelist. A book evangelist, that is. I hand out books to students and colleagues, booktalking them in class, at lunch, and even in my email signature. I want my students to read widely and read often, to pick up a book instead of browsing Tumblr every time they are bored. Recently, I've also been fascinated by the way the human mind interprets visual symbols. When I found this lesson about reading histories, I was inspired.

Getting Started I began by having the students brainstorm a list of books they've read. The next day, we began to explore some online tools for creating infographics. In pairs, students experimented with the tools by creating sample infographics based on data pulled from an article in that day's newspaper. Reading History Infographic The next day, we started to work on our own infographics. The Final Product I was blown away when the documents started arriving in my inbox.

26+ Ways to Use Thinglink in the Classroom. GoSoapBox. Learn More. The Literacy Shed - Visual Resources for Writing Lessons. While researching tools that promote digital storytelling, I came across The Literacy Shed. It is a collection of visual resources that teachers can use as a stand-alone lesson, be the basis of a literacy unit, or enhance a unit already in use. The creators of The Literacy Shed has categorized the clips and images in thematic “sheds”.

They share details of each, with a little historic background, places the clip in context, and then offer numerous lesson suggestions. This is the link to The Great Animations Shed, which includes a clip from the movie, The Rocketeer. Teachers can expand this lesson by having students research World War II, flying machines, or other related topics and share what they learn. DOGO News - Kids news articles! Kids current events; plus kids news on science, sports, and more! CFY's PowerMyLearning | Educational Games | Videos | Activities for Elementary, Middle-School and High School Students. Cultural Institute. VideoANT. Online whiteboard & online collaboration tool | RealtimeBoard. RoomRecess: Educational Games for Kids & Elementary Students.

FatURL. Easily Remove Image Backgrounds Online - Clipping Magic. TagMyDoc. Under His Hat: In the Classroom. Country Maps · Public Domain · PAT, the free, open source, portable atlas. Jay Schwermer. Popcorn Maker. Online business presentation software to create free, cool, animated, powerpoint video alternatives. AutoMotivator: Make Your Own Printable Motivational Poster. Easel.ly | create and share visual ideas online. Discover the creative engineer in you - TryEngineering. Why Facebook is blue: The science of colors in marketing. 33.5K Flares Filament.io 33.5K Flares × Why is Facebook blue? According to The New Yorker, the reason is simple.

It’s because Mark Zuckerberg is red-green colorblind. This means that blue is the color Mark can see the best. In his own words Zuck says: “Blue is the richest color for me; I can see all of blue.” Not highly scientific right? After all, the visual sense is the strongest developed one in most human beings. So how do colors really affect us and what is the science of colors in marketing really? First: Can you recognize the online brands just based on color? Before we dive into the research, here are some awesome experiments that show you how powerful color alone really is.

Example 1 (easy): Example 2 (easy): Example 3 (medium): Example 4 (hard): These awesome examples from Youtube designer Marc Hemeon, I think show the real power of colors more than any study could. How many were you able to guess? Which colors trigger which feeling for us? Black: Green: Blue: Univ Auth : PBS. Dig.ccmixter “You already have permission…” Videos, Common Core Resources And Lesson Plans For Teachers: Teaching Channel.

Free Music Archive. PBS LearningMedia. Official Kids Guide to the Smithsonian. Chrome Two Logo Design. Preceden - The Easiest Way to Make a Timeline. Wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/UbD-in-a-Nutshell.pdf. Looking at Student and Teacher Work Collaboratively. By: Pamela Brown Publication: The Voice, Vol. 8, No. 5 Date: 2003 Summary: Collaborative examination of student work samples and teacher assignments using a variety of protocols was the centerpiece of the June 2003 LETSWork Institute for the 32 teacher-consultants who participated...

"How can I tap into his love of illustration and help him apply it to his writing? " was the question posed by Mattie Davis of the Philadelphia Writing Project as she shared vivid paintings and brief written pieces from one of her first grade students. Careful examination of student work samples and teacher assignments was the foundation of the LETSWork Institute held in Berkeley, California, June 25–28, 2003. LETSWork stands for "Learning Essentials from Teacher and Student Work," and the four-day institute was initially built around a three-year study of writing project teachers and student achievement conducted by the Academy for Educational Development (AED). Guidelines for Looking at Student Work. Looking Collaboratively at Student Work: An Essential Toolkit. Siderbars:Some Guidelines for Learning from Student Work The Collaborative Assessment Conference The Tuning Protocol: A Process for Reflection on Teacher and Student Work The Primary Language Record & The California Learning Record The 'External Review' of Portfolios and Exhibitions Making the Whole Student Visible: The Descriptive Review of a Child Surfacing the "Opportunity to Demonstrate" Factor Sampling a "Vertical Slice" of Student WorkWhat to Look for in Student Work: Some Standards for 'Authenticity' Examining Student Work: A Constructivist Protocol For More Information Looking closely together at student work can unveil a treasure trove of insights to guide school communities as they reflect on their purpose, assess their progress, and plan strategies for reaching all children better.

It's scary work, though, and respectful protocols can help. In the two years after their nine-month-long project, the death rate among their patients fell by an astonishing 25 percent. Curriculum21. Common Core State Standards Initiative | Home. Free Sound Effects - SoundGator. CCSS-Aligned Rubrics, K-12 | Common Core State Standards. Craft a Short Audio Story on The Art of Storytelling.

The Art of Storytelling is a website hosted by the Delaware Museum of Art. On the site students can learn about works of art. The better part of the site are the tools for creating short audio stories by using elements of artwork, text, and voice. In Tell a Story students select a work of art, write a short story about it, then record their own narration of the story. In Picture a Story students select a scene, choose characters, add props, write their stories, then record narration for their stories. Applications for Education Tell a Story and Picture a Story could be used as part of a creative writing lesson. Collection Development 2.0. I've been a super fan of Gwyneth Jones' fantastic comic tutorials (using the comic creator Comic Life) for a long time!

And what's not to love?? Gwyneth's colorful, fun graphics are a great way to share information and learn new stuff. So... when I was tasked with creating a tutorial on how to create a "21st Century Collection Development Plan" for a group of NC librarians, a comic tutorial seemed like just what the doctor ordered. Now... before I go any further, I want to go on record as saying that it's (past!) Time to stop calling things "21st Century ______. " Even so, I was excited to put together a tutorial for what I am calling "Collection Development 2.0.

" Now... before you start that angry comment, let me clarify. Yes... up to date resources are important. Are these resources directly aligned to my library's mission? So... yes, I'm excited to help some of my NC colleagues work towards these goals. iPads at Sigsbee. Digital Literacy and Citizenship Classroom Curriculum. Vote. Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners. Best Websites for Teaching and Learning. Convergence in the Commons » Literacy, inquiry, innovation, and technology in the Learning Commons.

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Home. Cool Cat Teacher Blog. 21st Century School Librarianship. My PBworks : Home. 42explore: Thematic Pathfinders for All Ages. For Librarians. Home For Parents For Teachers For Librarians AR & More HCPS Home Information You Can Use Mentioned@Meetings Opening Meeting Strength In Numbers how libraries connect to student assessment Scan our QR code to access our online catalog Print this QR code and keep it handy to view library resources with your smart-phone.

Other Websites of Interest Did You Know...? *Elementary *Secondary Volunteer PPT VEMA Conference AASL Standards Click OneSearch to access our online databases. Search the Whole Catalog How to Use OneSearch FAQs about OneSearch Other Links of Interest TSIP Copyright Presentation ESL Documents 21st Century Skills Workshop Circle of Knowledge@Your Library AR Lists and More Search Regional Libraries EdTech / PBS Links Asking Big Questions PPT Keys to Our Success PPT Copyright Advisory Network Library Essentials JAVA QuickTips Library Policy Manual LIS Calendar Library Standards Implementation National Library Agenda 21st Century Skills 2nd Grade Benchmarks 5th Grade Benchmarks Book Bowl 2011 Blank Donation Form Handbook.

Khan Academy. ATN-reading-lists - Read Alikes. Skip to main content Get your Wikispaces Classroom now: the easiest way to manage your class. guest Join | Help | Sign In ATN-reading-lists Home guest| Join | Help | Sign In Turn off "Getting Started" Loading... The Graphic Classroom. Reading Incentives. My portaportal - not logged in. Elementary Technology Contact Blog. The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announced the 2011 Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning. The websites are presented in various categories each with the associated standards for the 21st century learner.

The sites are are free and have been judged by the association as sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover. In 3rd Grade at SPES, we have been learning about a Famous American each week. The students research each Famous American, and then they have the choice of projects to present the information they found.

One of the choices is making a Who am I Voki. What is Voki? Here’s the steps we went through to complete the product: 1. An example can be found at Mr. –Tyler Hart At Lakeside, we are having monthly technology meeting with interested staff members based on our needs and interests. In the month of November I always have the students write what they are thankful for. . – Brooke Mondy Catherine Jackson (cmjackson) Reading Incentives that Work: No-Cost Strategies to Motivate Kids to Read and Love It! | School Library Media Activities Monthly | Find Articles at BNET. In Search of..... - TV.com www.tv.com/shows/in-search-of Narrarated by Leonard Nimoy, In search of was a 30 minute syndicated show that covered a wide range of paranormal topics. It pioneered a lot of the methodology that ...

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