Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (July 6 – 13, 2013)
July 5, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Short Calendar
Organize tasks and share via email.
plagium
Plagiarism detection tool.
PageFlip-Flap
Transform documents, pdf files and movies into an interactive flipbook.
RESOURCES
Math Chimp
Activities aligned with the Common Core.
Thingdom
A fun and challenging game to teach genetics.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
SuperME Cape Backpack
Enter for a chance to win this backpack.
As always before using tools or resources be sure to conduct […]
What is Focused Listing?
July 5, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Focused listing is a simple, easy and quick strategy by which you can measure your students’ level of comprehension, recall and misunderstandings of the topic taught in class. Students are given a key word related to the topic and instructed to list down related terms that is a part of and helps them […]
How Can I Help Students in a Multicultural Classroom Prepare for Emergencies?
July 5, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
In a multicultural classroom, where you have students from different backgrounds, responses to emergencies can be very different. Schools in other countries may not conduct any drills for fires and other emergencies. Thus, hearing a loud bell unexpectedly and seeing students move quickly can be frightening, even terrifying, to a newly arrived learner. […]
Appreciating Students
July 5, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
In every classroom, there are a whole range of personalities. You have students who just can’t keep quiet and other students who hesitate to share. There are students whose behavior always demands your attention, and then some who stay in the background just because they are always so good.
As a teacher, it’s sometimes […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Jun 29 – July 6, 2013)
June 28, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
PDF Mergy
Merge PDF files.
Keeeb
Save, organize, and share content from any website.
RESOURCES
Digital talking books
Learn how to create digital talking books using Microsoft Word.
Rocket Races
An activity in which students investigate Newton’s third law of motion by designing and constructing rocket-powered racing cars.
eQuizShow.com
An easy way to create quiz online.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of […]
How Can I Support a Student with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Classroom?
June 28, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is the result of events which may include being a victim of or experiencing violence; or living through a disaster.
Young people with post-traumatic stress disorder experience the event over and over through strong memories, flashbacks, or similar troublesome thoughts. As a result, they may try to avoid anything […]
What is the DIBELS Reading Assessment?
June 28, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (more commonly known as DIBELS) is a formal, standardized reading assessment that is being used by a large number of schools in the United States.
This assessment has various components that are designed to assess the different components of reading. It is a comprehensive assessment that helps […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Jun 22 – 29, 2013)
June 21, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
TypeWith.me
An online text collaboration tool.
K7.net
A unified messaging system that transfers free voice mail and fax messages to email.
RESOURCES
On a Musical Note
Explore the different reading strategies using this sample lesson plan.
Multiplication Tables
A multiplication tables template for Microsoft PowerPoint.
BBC Knowledge Explainer: DNA
A video to reinforce the form and function of DNA.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Seagate […]
Classroom “Must-Haves”
June 21, 2013 by PLB Blogger · 2 Comments
There are always so many things that we can buy for our classrooms that we feel will really change the way we teach. Some teachers may be planning for a projector, others a smartboard or a classroom computer. Teachers may also seek classroom organization related equipment such as an easel, a listening library […]
How Can I Use Interaction and Movement in the Classroom to Encourage Positive Behavior?
June 19, 2013 by PLB Blogger · 2 Comments
Movement and interaction can help students to focus and engage in the lesson more effectively, thus promoting positive behavior. Here are some strategies that teachers may implement:
Structure instructional activities. Students with high energy levels may be more likely to engage in distracting behavior when forced to sit through long periods of lecture or […]
