Appreciating Students
In every classroom, there are a whole range of personalities. You have students who just can’t keep quiet and other students who hesitate to share. There are students whose behavior always demands your attention, and then some who stay in the background just because they are always so good.
As a teacher, it’s sometimes […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Jun 29 – July 6, 2013)
TOOLS
PDF Mergy
Merge PDF files.
Keeeb
Save, organize, and share content from any website.
RESOURCES
Digital talking books
Learn how to create digital talking books using Microsoft Word.
Rocket Races
An activity in which students investigate Newton’s third law of motion by designing and constructing rocket-powered racing cars.
eQuizShow.com
An easy way to create quiz online.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of […]
How Can I Support a Student with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Classroom?
PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is the result of events which may include being a victim of or experiencing violence; or living through a disaster.
Young people with post-traumatic stress disorder experience the event over and over through strong memories, flashbacks, or similar troublesome thoughts. As a result, they may try to avoid anything […]
What is the DIBELS Reading Assessment?
Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (more commonly known as DIBELS) is a formal, standardized reading assessment that is being used by a large number of schools in the United States.
This assessment has various components that are designed to assess the different components of reading. It is a comprehensive assessment that helps […]
How can I Use “Question and Answers in Pairs” Effectively to Facilitate Learning?
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 […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Jun 22 – 29, 2013)
TOOLS
TypeWith.me
An online text collaboration tool.
K7.net
A unified messaging system that transfers free voice mail and fax messages to email.
RESOURCES
On a Musical Note
Explore the different reading strategies using this sample lesson plan.
Multiplication Tables
A multiplication tables template for Microsoft PowerPoint.
BBC Knowledge Explainer: DNA
A video to reinforce the form and function of DNA.
GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK
Seagate […]
Classroom “Must-Haves”
There are always so many things that we can buy for our classrooms that we feel will really change the way we teach. Some teachers may be planning for a projector, others a smartboard or a classroom computer. Teachers may also seek classroom organization related equipment such as an easel, a listening library […]
How Can I Use Interaction and Movement in the Classroom to Encourage Positive Behavior?
Movement and interaction can help students to focus and engage in the lesson more effectively, thus promoting positive behavior. Here are some strategies that teachers may implement:
Structure instructional activities. Students with high energy levels may be more likely to engage in distracting behavior when forced to sit through long periods of lecture or […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Jun 15 – 22, 2013)
TOOLS
zinepal
Create eBooks or pdf from posts and articles of blogs.
The Newspaper Clipping Generator
Enter content and generate newspaper clippings.
avast
Free security software for schools.
RESOURCES
Science of Everyday Life
Find science videos, lesson ideas, interview of cool jobs and student activities related to everyday life.
Brainy Betty
PowerPoint templates and backgrounds for educators.
Blast Off to Learn New Words
Boost vocabulary […]
How can I use QR codes to enhance learning in the classroom?
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 […]
