Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Apr 14 – 21, 2012)
April 16, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Graphwords
Find related terms in the form of interwoven webs.
Knovio
Convert PowerPoint slides into video presentations, on your browser.
Digital Story Telling
Learn to create movies and slideshows from photos and videos.
RESOURCES
Diamante Poem
Creatively improve grammar skills.
DNA
Teach about DNA in your class.
GIVEAWAYS OF THE WEEK
The Special Educator’s Toolkit
Pin the image on pintrest, to win this toolkit.
Free books
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Understanding ADHD in the Classroom
April 12, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
So, wondering as I approached this week’s newsletter editorial how I might combine introducing our new course: Understanding ADHD and asking you to PLEASE let your friends, colleagues and fellow teachers know about PLB.
Is it just me (yes, it might be) or are we all a little ADHD (at least sometimes). Seriously, as […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Apr 7 – 14, 2012)
April 8, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Carbonmade
Create, display and manage portfolios online.
Popplet
Create and share visual ideas. Also, transform a visual patch work into mind maps for easy learning.
Story Starter
Generate ideas for short stories, novels, plays or scripts.
RESOURCES
April Math Puzzlers
Sample math puzzles that students can solve by themselves.
Magic Gopher
A fun mathematics game that makes students think.
GIVEAWAYS FOR THE WEEK
Kindle Fire
Enter […]
Visual Learning Skills
April 5, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 2 Comments
As I have been working on the finishing touches for the new bulletin board course, a thought crossed my mind… Do bulletin boards have a place in the “tech smart” classroom?
As I thought about this further, I realized that bulletin boards might not only be relevant but could also play an important role […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Mar 31 – Apr 7, 2012)
April 1, 2012 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Labguru
Set up research projects, milestones protocols, and experiments. Monitor progress, keep track of the details and results.
Chartle
Create interactive pie, charts, scatter diagram, Venn diagram and maps. Also embed them in blogs and wikis.
RESOURCES
Classconnect
Build, organize, store, share and collaborate your lessons with students, parents and colleagues.
Bio Cube
Allow students to make biographies about persons they […]
Professional Standards of Behavior
March 29, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 3 Comments
“I’m a teacher.” I proudly replied.
In fact, I felt such pride in my response that I didn’t give any thought to the question that was asked: “Are you a professional or a teacher?”
Initially I wasn’t even bothered by the question because I was confident I understood the asker’s intent. But as I thought about it further, I […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Mar 24 – 31, 2012)
March 25, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 2 Comments
TOOLS
Magazine Cover
Create your own magazine cover.
Jellycam
Use this friendly software to create stop-motion films using your webcam or a stored set of photos.
RESOURCES
Microsoft Office in the Classroom
Learn enhanced features of Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, OneNote etc., using this guide.
Character Trading Cards
Build literacy knowledge and skills in your students by allowing them to create their […]
Professional Development
March 22, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 1 Comment
When I look back and see how our company and our teachers have grown over the years, I am often amazed. One of the incidents still makes me chuckle.
I launched a program with teachers in a face-to-face training session and one of the teacher’s told me that she did not really know how […]
What are Flipped Classrooms?
March 18, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 5 Comments
You might have heard about a flipped classroom and wondered what it was. In fact you might have even done it, and may not know that you used this strategy. The flipped classroom provides avenues for teachers to become facilitators of learning and move away from the sage on a stage approach to teaching. […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Mar 17 – 24, 2012)
March 18, 2012 by PLB Blogger · 1 Comment
TOOLS
Skitch
Annotate, edit and share screenshots and images…fast.
Online Calculator
Students can draw, paint, create, write and record without installing any software.
ClassParrot
Use this tool to text your students about homework, upcoming exams, events or any other updates in the classroom.
RESOURCES
Bulletin Board “Hang Ups”
Print these quotes and hang them on the wall or bulletin board to catch […]
