Thank You Teachers
November 22, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
As we prepare for thanksgiving, we at PLB have been reflecting on the past year and all for which we are thankful. Thank YOU, Teachers. Thank you for collaborating with us in the exciting endeavor of online professional development that results in providing high quality education in schools across the country. It’s exciting […]
Paradigm Shift in Education
November 22, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
“Research is the bricks. Our informed, educated intuition is the mortar. It’s impossible to construct a worthy structure without either one.” – Dr. Michael Allen, ezine January 26, 2006
The most significant issue relating to learning is the relatively recent paradigm shift in education. This change is illustrated in the way in which curriculum […]
How Can I Support a Student With Dyscalculia?
November 22, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Dyscalculia is a form of learning disability whereby the student has difficulty with math. Dyscalculia may impact the person’s ability to tell time, manage money or shop independently. Dyscalculia can be caused due to deficits in the:
Visual spatial abilities with features like:
Reversal of numbers (writing 6 instead of 9, 3 backwards)
Difficulty copying numbers from […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Nov 16 – 23, 2013)
November 15, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Scribble Maps
A simple tool to draw on maps.
SketchUp
Computer software that allows users to create 3D models
Files to Friends
An interface to send files upto 1 GB.
RESOURCES
Count Us In
Math games to reinforce the concept of counting.
Essential Skeleton
An app to understand the anatomy of the human skeleton.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
DVD: Barney, Angelina Ballerina & Thomas
Enter for […]
No One Knows Your Classroom Better Than You!
November 15, 2013 by PLB Blogger · 1 Comment
We read and learn about various strategies, research and ideas in newsletters, journals, or professional development courses. Sometimes we find things that we love and sometimes we find ideas that make us think “That will never work in MY classroom!” Often, we may be right. After all, no one knows our classrooms better […]
How Can I Respond to Parents Who Seem Indifferent?
November 15, 2013 by PLB Blogger · 1 Comment
An “Indifferent” Parent is one who may be unresponsive or often absent. There are multiple reasons for a parent to demonstrate a lack of involvement; however, not caring about the student is not one of them. This parent may have had a bad educational experience themself, may feel inadequate to help out, may […]
How Can I Support Students With Dysgraphia?
November 14, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Dysgraphia is a developmental disorder that may be caused due to impairment of the child’s motor skills, visual-spatial perceptual skills and in some cases language processing skills. A student with dysgraphia may exhibit illegible writing, difficulty in forming certain letters, inaccurate positioning on the lines and spacing between letters and words, difficulty in […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Nov 9 – 16, 2013)
November 9, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
LiveMinutes
A collaborative meeting service focused on document sharing.
nearpod
An app that allows teachers to create digital presentations and digitally interact with their students in real time.
RESOURCES
Printing Press
An interactive that is designed to assist students in creating newspapers, brochures, and flyers.
buzz Math
An interactive Math workbook for middle school students.
As always before using tools or resources […]
STEM in Schools: Not so Complicated!
November 9, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Is STEM in schools practical? Possible? Cost- efficient? We say yes, definitely. STEM implementation is not always as complex as setting up huge laboratories, buying computers for every student, or expensive curriculum. It’s something you, and any teacher can bring to the classroom, any time.
What’s more, some of us are already doing it […]
Why Do I Need Assistive Technology in My Classroom?
November 9, 2013 by PLB Blogger · Leave a Comment
Students with learning disabilities mostly have difficulties in reading, writing, calculations, memorizing, planning organizing or completing a task. The constant struggle with schoolwork eventually results in poor performance, decreased self-confidence and increased frustration at their perceived failures. Assistive technology has been defined as any item, piece of equipment or system that helps people […]
