Progress Monitoring
December 13, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · Leave a Comment
I remember how my mom would monitor my height on one of the walls in our house. Every couple of months, she would make me stand at a specific place and mark a spot on the wall, based on my height. She would also write the date there. Even today, the marks on […]
What should I consider while planning successful STEM assessments?
December 12, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · Leave a Comment
There are several components that contribute to meaningful STEM assessments. One thing to keep in mind is that assessment should be viewed as “a process.” For example, there is not one “test” that reveals a complete summary of academic performance. Instead a series of assessment strategies should be implemented to assess student learning.
Students […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Dec 15 – 21, 2013)
December 12, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · Leave a Comment
TOOLS
Poll Code
Create and customize polls online.
NeedToMeet
An easy way to schedule meetings.
RESOURCES
Audience, Purpose, and Language Use in Electronic Messages
Help students explore the language of electronic messages and how it affects other writing.
Basic Math in Excel 2013
Learn to use Microsoft Excel for mathematical operations.
TestTubeGames
Games to reinforce concepts in particle physics.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Jump Drive
Enter for […]
How does assessment work in differentiated instruction?
September 8, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · Leave a Comment
While implementing differentiated instruction, learners design their own rubrics and set their own achievement levels. They may be allowed to determine their own readiness level after demonstrating a level of prior knowledge. Teachers provide guidance and facilitation by incorporating collaboration and conference time as a part of each culminating activity. Teachers may also […]
How can the “Pause Procedure” be used to enhance learning?
September 8, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · Leave a Comment
Lectures are usually planned placing great importance on the information that is to be conveyed and the means by which we communicate it. We prepare our presentations; choose appropriate strategies and interactive activities all with the utmost of care. But how often do we “Pause” to allow the information to sink in and […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Sept 7 – 14, 2013)
September 8, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · 2 Comments
TOOLS
The GameMaker
http://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker/studio
A drag and drop interface to create games.
RESOURCES
Fraction Spinner
http://www.lauracandler.com/filecabinet/math/PDF/FractionSpinners.pdf
A tool to teach fractions.
Character Trading Card Planning Sheet
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson932/planning-sheet.pdf
A planning sheet to create character trading cards.
Microsoft Office Web Apps
http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/teachers/guides/Pages/webapps.aspx
Learn to use these web apps in the classroom.
GIVEAWAYS
iPad
http://www.teachercreated.com/giveaway/
Enter for a chance to win an iPad or iPad mini.
No touch Tempral Thermometer
http://www.amomstake.com/2013/08/safety-1st-no-touch-temporal-thermometer-review-giveaway/
Here is a chance […]
Treating Ourselves
September 8, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · Leave a Comment
Life is busy, and always full of things we have to do for others. Between school and family, we may not find the time to do the things we really want to do. There are often so many small things that we would love to do, but just keep putting away because of […]
How can I use the Minute Paper Strategy to Enhance Learning in the Classroom?
July 12, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · Leave a Comment
An effective and efficient strategy that doubles as both a classroom assessment tool and a feedback system is the Minute paper strategy. Minute paper is a short writing activity within the classroom in which students generate answers in response to questions asked by the teacher regarding the material taught in class.
For example students […]
How can I Use “Question and Answers in Pairs” Effectively to Facilitate Learning?
June 22, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · 1 Comment
Question and Answers in Pairs is a strategy used within the classroom to facilitate learning of a topic, revision of the material and to help students prepare for a test. Students are paired and instructed to derive challenging questions from the material that was taught in class. Each student makes a list of […]
How can I use QR codes to enhance learning in the classroom?
June 13, 2013 by PLB Administrator Assistant · 3 Comments
The Quick Response (QR code) is a tool that promotes active learning. The QR code is a digital image or a barcode that takes you to a particular destination when scanned. These can be easily created and can be read by a smart phone with camera facility and a downloaded QR code reader […]
