Fedigan, Mrs. Melissa / Elementary Resources Elementary Workshop Resources Below are links and brief descriptions of FREE resources that elementary/middle school teachers are welcome to explore, use and share! *Big shout outs to CFF Coaches Lori Sheldon, & Jeff Puhala for their shared resources (some of which I stole from their links!) General Websites for All Subject Areas Thinkfinity -1,000s of free educational resources and lessons for teachers-searchable! Khan Academy- a library of over 2,700 videos covering math, science, history and more. Sheppard Software-free online learning games & activities for kids. Quia - Go to "shared Activities" for free resources for just about any topic you can imagine! Starfall - great resources for K-2 teachers using a phonics-based approach! ABCya- free computer games and activities for kids in grades K-5! Fact Monster - online almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia, and homework help site! Fun Brain - games and interactive resources for math, reading, grammar, and more! Shared Links By Other Teachers Math
American Education in 2030 Paul Peterson: Only if Past Trends Persist Is the Future Dismal Simple extrapolations of current trends suggest that public education costs will rise sharply, pupil-teacher ratios will fall, and control over the education system will shift from families and localities to higher levels of government. Courts and collective bargaining agreements will also gain in influence. Grover J. In 2030 curriculum is at the fore of education rather than serving as it did 20 years ago in the shadow of reform efforts involving teacher performance, choice, standards and accountability, and school governance. Daniel T. It seems self-evident that we can improve schooling if we tune education to the students' minds. Caroline Hoxby: The Future of Teacher Pay and Teaching John E. The achievement gap is not quite a thing of the past in 2030. Tom Loveless: Time Spent on Learning American students devote more time to learning in 2030 than at any other time in history. Williamson M. Martin R. Paul T. Herbert J.
100 Useful, Free Web Tools for Lifelong Learners | AdvantageEDU Lifelong learners are constantly on the search for new information, and the Internet has made it even easier to track down authoritative journals, libraries and museums around the world, college courses, niche search engines, language tools, and other learners poking around online. This mega list of 100 free web tools and sites will grant you access to courses at Harvard Medical School and MIT, social media sites that connect you to bookworms, videos and podcasts about everything from medical news to politics, government resources, and a lot more. The best part? Everything is free, and there’s no grading involved. Open Courseware These open courseware classes can connect you to the same syllabi and assignments being given at top schools like Harvard Medical School and MIT. MIT Open Courseware: MIT’s collection is one of the most comprehensive open courseware collections online. Books and Open Text Search Engines Public Access Libraries and Research Centers Podcasts Learning a New Language
Apps for Literacy Support This Apps for Literacy list as been updated and moved to a new permanent location on our website, The list will be regularly updated at this new location. Mobile learning tools, such as the iPad and iPod Touch, are devices that allow learning to occur across contexts and environments. The use of mobile learning tools supports the implementation of differentiated learning materials and instructional practices into a learning environment, ensuring that all learners are able to access the same content within a truly inclusive environment. The availability and range of Apps for the iPad and iPod Touch / iPhone that support the literacy needs of people who struggle with reading and writing is growing. You may wish to revisit this blog, as I will be regularly updating the list as more Apps become available and I have a chance to check them out. Links Educational Apps
Mrs. Tenkely’s Computer Class 2011 World Clock POODWADDLE WORLD CLOCKThe World Stats Counter (V 7.0) This minute 250 babies will be born, 100 people will die, 20 violent crimes will be reported, and the US debt will climb $1 million. The World Clock tells more than time. It shows a live picture of our changing world. The World Clock is too large for a single page. You can rotate the map by dragging left or right or by clicking the left and right buttons on the menu. The menu provides several filter options. We show two types of stats:1.
10+ Web Tools To Save Your Butt In School It’s a new year, and the beginning of a new semester in school. Students who didn’t do so hot last year have probably made a New Year resolution to improve their grades. To help you all with the next semester, I’ve decided to make a list of extremely helpful web tools that will make school easier for all the struggling students out there. Enjoy, and good luck with the new semester. 1. Everyone already knows about Sparknotes and Cliffnotes, but there are very few who have used PinkMonkey. Another website you’ll like is Shmoop. Similar Sites: Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, LitSum, GradeSaver, Bookrags 2. One of the things I hate most about school is that for every paper you turn in, professors insist that you cite your sources. Luckily for you, there are a lot of websites that will put together a bibliography for you. My favorite site for this is BibMe. Similar Sites: EasyBib andOttobib. 3. Known as the “worlds largest flashcard library”, FlashCardExchange is the best place to study for tests. 5. 6.
BBC Learning - Open Lab File Extension Dictionary Browse Alphabetically Browse File Extensions by Alphabet Every File Extension in the World -- almost! This is a resource for looking up file extension names or suffixes. By browsing alphabetically, you will be able to find the format you are looking for and learn what program it is associated with. In general, if you have the program that uses that file extension, that program can be used to open or otherwise use the file. You will also find a handy link on each file extension page that will allow you to ask IT Knowledge Exchange members for more information about the file you are looking up. Many people have contributed to this ever-growing list and we thank them! Back to top Ask Your Peers a Question Answers about file extension: Ask a Question Powered by ITKnowledgeExchange.com Top 20 File Extensions Word of the Day Microsoft Click-To-Run Microsoft Click-to-Run is a way to quickly install Microsoft products, including versions of Office 2010 and Office 2013. Get the Word of the Day via email
7 Online Resources To Help You Improve Your Writing Although language relies on certain rules, a story requires more than simple definitions to unfold. Look at this example to see how a simple sentence can be rewritten word by word to turn into a whole paragraph. Certainly this is not art and it contains a considerable amount of redundant and superficial information. However, its creation did require imagination. The thing is, whether you’re writing a diary, a blog or a column for a magazine, writing remains a creative process. Now creativity can be an issue. 1. Stumble Upon is a great place to start in case you have no idea what to write about, since you can randomly stumble recommended websites. 2. 911 Writers Block This tool is provided by the WEbook publishing company. 3. one word If you cannot get your head around a story or a topic, give it a break. Unfortunately, the words are not random, new ones are added every couple of days, and the purpose of the site in fact is to collect spontaneous thoughts on various topics. 4. 6. 7.
August 14, 2012 Our Space August 14, 2012 After 25 years of hearing the same calls for action in education technology, I'm throwing down the gauntlet. I started in education technology in 1986 as an editor at one of the early educational software publishers, Sunburst Communications (raise your hand if you had one of those traffic-cone-orange binders in your classroom). It was a great place to begin my career in ed tech: The emphasis was on the power of computers to teach problem solving and creative thinking. We believed that these were the kinds of skills--not rote memorization--that students needed to thrive in the 20th century. In 1992, I became editor in chief of Electronic Learning. My career took a slightly different turn in 1997. It's now 2011 and I'm taking up the helm of the venerable T.H.E. What did I learn? As I heard all of these things spoken at a recent conference, I turned to my colleague and asked: "What year is this?" Which leads me to the headline of this column.
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