Can Graffiti be Used to Facilitate Learning?
It may seem unusual to consider graffiti as a part of a classroom. However, this extraordinary art form has immense potential as an educational tool. Use of graffiti encourages students to stimulate and rely on the four primary approaches towards learning i.e. “observation, analysis, imagination and feeling.” The use of symbols, shapes, colors, images and […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (May 17 – 24, 2014)
TOOLS
Quiz Operator
Create, customize, share and score quizzes in real time.
Posterini
A drag and drop interface to create posters.
RESOURCES
Printable Worksheets
Math worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
Gamequarium
Interactive learning games for students.
Code School
Resources to help students learn and reinforce web technologies.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Gift card
Enter for a chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift […]
What is the Wall Constructing Strategy?
Wall constructing strategy teaches students to prioritize information relevant to a central topic. It helps them to generate and analyze key ideas and to justify their choices. The strategy can be conducted in pairs or groups to promote shared and cooperative learning.
Learning the strategy:
Using the “wall template” will help you model the strategy […]
What is the Paired Reading Strategy?
This reading fluency intervention prompts the student to read independently with prompt corrective feedback. Each session lasts 10-15 minutes.
Preparation:
The teacher selects an engaging passage at the student’s instructional level.
The student is told that the teacher and student will begin the session reading aloud in unison.
The student is also told that, whenever the student […]
Thank You Teachers!
It’s Teacher Appreciation Month, and a great opportunity to thank teachers for all the wonderful things they do. Thank you teachers for your work, your commitment and your unending efforts.
This got us wondering if there was a teacher who helped you in your own life. Maybe someone who encouraged you, or believed in […]
CONTEST: Teacher Appreciation
Everyone knows a teacher. Who do you know? Who can you thank? Tell teachers about PLB in our First Ever Contest and enter to win a $100 gift card from Barnes & Noble — Click title to learn more!
Writing a Journal
Journal writing is a practice that’s getting forgotten in the midst of blogging, tweeting and Facebook likes. While writing a blog can be beneficial, not everyone wants to share their deepest thoughts with the world.
In addition to being a record of what we’ve done, a joural acts as a way of collecting precious […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Apr 26 – May 3, 2014)
TOOLS
Phrase.it
A web tool to edit and customize your images by adding speech bubbles and different image effects.
19Pencils
A tool for teachers to discover and organize web resources.
Kaizena
Provide feedback by adding voice and text comments to student work.
RESOURCES
A Case for Reading – Examining Challenged and Banned Books
A lesson plan to help students discern the books […]
How Can I Use Clustering as a Strategy to Enhance Learning?
As a strategy, clustering can be used to facilitate sharing of information, to seek out links, connections or patterns between various facts and statements through discussion and analysis and consensus-seeking. Students are instructed to assemble, group or categorize similar information into various clusters, thus promoting active learning. Here are five interactive activities that […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Apr 19 – 26, 2014)
TOOLS
Storyboard That
A drag and drop interface to create stories and comics.
Reading Bear
Narrated lessons on recognizing and pronouncing letters and words.
Kahoot!
A service to deliver online quizzes and surveys.
RESOURCES
Graphing Stories
Allow students graph stories by watching the videos.
Field Trip Guidelines
Sample guidelines for field trips.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action!
Enter for a chance to win […]
