Cyberbullying – Should a teacher care?
December 1, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
The other day I was talking to a friend who told me of a teen who recently attempted suicide because of a verbal attack on Facebook in response to a photograph of him posted by someone. At first, I thought it just sad that someone would try to end their life because of […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Nov 17 – Nov 24, 2012)
November 21, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
SignUpGenius
A sign-up service to organize parent teacher conferences, classroom holiday parties and fundraising online.
ABCya.com
Online educational games and activities for elementary students.
circuits.io
Design and test electrical circuits online.
RESOURCES
Teach your Monster to Read: First Steps
A free game to practice the first steps of reading.
Symbolab
A mathematics search engine. Find explanation and videos on how to solve equations.
GIVEAWAY […]
Modesty in Schools
November 16, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 2 Comments
A few days ago, a high school principal requested the students to “keep things covered up” when wearing leggings saying that there is growing concern about how modest it is. While he didn’t brand leggings as completely indecent, he said that the growing trend of wearing short shirts with leggings is causing a […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Nov 10 – Nov 17, 2012)
November 14, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Xtranormal
Low-cost educator and student accounts enable creation of 3D animated movies.
youblisher
Showcase student work by creating flipbooks from pdf documents.
Ptable
An interactive and dynamic periodic table.
RESOURCES
ScienceNetLinks
Teaching tools, interactives, podcasts, and hands-on-activities for science.
Amara
A potential opportunity for students to build their language (English or foreign) and typing skills while doing good to help others. Not only […]
Homework in the Classroom
November 9, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 2 Comments
Most students dread homework. They just want to be done with school during the time they must be at school itself and not continue studying at home. However research says that a gap in studying during holidays can significantly slow down the learning process. Moreover, recalling what has been learned in the classroom, […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Nov 3 – Nov 10, 2012)
November 6, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Tackk
A quick and unique means of creating a webpage.
CoSketch
A multi-user online white board to quickly visualize and share ideas as images.
RESOURCES
Build-A-Body
A drag and drop game to learn about systems of the body.
ChemCollective
Resources and online activities to learn chemistry.
Animation Gallery
Animated tutorials for various scientific disciplines.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Hallmark Interactive Storybook and Cards
Enter to win […]
Helping Students to Respond Positively
November 2, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 1 Comment
Hurricane Sandy has touched every American in some way or another. Some have been affected directly, while others have family or friends who have been in the hurricane’s way. And those who have not been impacted directly have been watching the news and have been hoping for the best for those on the […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Oct 27 – Nov 3, 2012)
October 28, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Soshiku
A homework reminder app.
RESOURCES
Incredible Ideas
Ideas and tips for building classroom community, encouraging creativity in the classroom, ice breakers and cooperative learning.
GIVEAWAYS OF THE WEEK
BOOK: Wreck This Journal
Follow on Pinterest, create a board and ‘pin’ events to win a classroom set (up to 40 print copies).
Funnybone Toys
Enter to win your choice 3 art-based brain […]
What are the Benefits of Integrating Wikis in the Classroom?
October 26, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Educators are constantly looking for tips, strategies or technology to make learning fun for their students in order to motivate them to participate actively and to enhance their performance. Various changes have been inculcated in the classroom to meet this need. The use of wikis is one such change.
Wikis are websites that allow […]
Raising up to new standards in teaching
October 26, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
As standards in education change each year we as teachers are expected adapt, change and push our teaching beyond that which we have been doing. Given this, there may be times when a teacher feels overwhelmed or even unable to handle the role that they may be now expected to carry out. Some […]
