Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Jan 28 – Feb 4, 2012)

TOOLS

Witty Comics
A simple way to create images of short conversations between two comic characters. No design skills needed. Use it to add life to presentations, or even to illustrate or demonstrate concepts.

Virtual Swimming
Watch animations of various swimming strokes. Students can also watch the strokes at different speeds. This tool can be used to teach swimming, of course, but also to help students understand more about 3D animation.

Rubric Maker
This tool might help you create and design your own rubrics.

RESOURCES

Field trip reflections template
A ready-made template that you can print out and get children to fill up after a field trip.

Number2
This website offers free online preparation tests and tutorials for SAT, GRE and ACT.

GIVEAWAYS OF THE WEEK

Hoot Owl Hoot Board Game
Comment on this blog for a chance to win this educational board game.

As always before using tools or resources be sure to conduct due diligence regarding alignment of the material and content with your local values, curriculum, and standards.