Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( July 28 – Aug 4, 2012)
July 27, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Graph Paper
Create graph paper. This form is especially useful if you need a specific number of squares on a sheet.
RESOURCES
Five looks on a book
A template to help students identify five adjectives describing a book they read.
Visual Math
Interactive games, puzzles and more for pre-algebra (middle school) students.
Alphabet Organizer
An interactive that can be used to […]
Logos in Education
July 26, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 2 Comments
I’ve always been fascinated by logos. Such a succinct means of conveying a great deal of information. Got an idea or a point to make? Consider how it could be communicated in a logo. I was thinking about how this can be used in education. Creating a logo is so much more than […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( July 21 – 28, 2012)
July 23, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Convert pdf to word
An online tool to convert pdf files into word documents.
Puush
Capture screenshots, files and share them easily.
Kodu
Enhance creativity by allowing students to build, play and share their own games.
RESOURCES
Manybooks
Download free ebooks for Kindle, Nook, iPad and most other eReaders.
Museum Box
Build an argument or describe an event, person or anything from a […]
BYOD in Schools
July 20, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 3 Comments
Technology in learning is something teachers are trying to embrace and integrate into classrooms today. It is thus becoming important to consider how and when we bring in new technology. With schools having tight funding and quickly changing technology, it may be time to start seriously considering the concept of BYOD or bring […]
Listening
June 21, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 1 Comment
Our role as teachers often requires us to talk more than listen. And there are times when we get so used to teaching and explaining, that we forget to listen. It’s important to remember that we have two ears and one mouth. Perhaps this is so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
Sometimes teachers […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( June 16 – 23, 2012)
June 20, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Pixton
Unleash creativity by allowing students to create stories out of cartoons and provided characters.
Lesson Plans
A template to create lesson plans easily.
Notetaker
Allow students to organize information when reading and writing.
RESOURCES
Area and Perimeter
Sample math problems to reinforce the concept of area and perimeter.
GIVEAWAYS OF THE WEEK
Wonderful Walls
Win a $100 gift card for Wall Stencils, Wall […]
Summer Ideas
June 14, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Summer has begun and it’s time to take advantage of this well-deserved break. I’m sure you have tons to do between winding up last year, planning for the next year, and professional development that you would like to squeeze in. In the midst of all this remember- this is the part of the […]
Unexpected Situations
June 6, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Expect the unexpected. What exactly does that mean? An oxymoron perhaps. For how can one anticipate something that comes as a surprise? I think better is to remind ourselves that as much as we may try to control things, other people, our environment or situations – there is much that is out of […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( June 2 – 9, 2012)
June 3, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Scanurl
Check any website for phishing, malware, or viruses, etc.
Zamzar
Convert files into your desired format, download videos, manage and share using this tool.
Logo maker
Design logos creatively and easily. Also download them into your desired format.
RESOURCES
Blast Off!
Help 2nd grade students to learn new vocabulary by taking them on virtual adventures that replicate field trips.
Creeping colors
Teach about chromatography using […]
Creative Vacation Ideas
May 31, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Teachers and students often both look forward to this time of year. Teachers anticipate an opportunity to maybe catch their breath and relax while kids anxiously seek weeks of endless, unrestricted fun.
Then, there’s the “summer slide.” Not a playground equipment mainstay but rather a term for when students struggle in the fall because […]
