How Can I Use Pinterest in Teaching?
Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that helps its members organize and share material over the web. Individuals can create a ‘board’ based on topics of their preference and upload ‘pins’ or images that can be viewed by others.
How to get started?
Teachers can log into pinterest.com and create an account. They can also form […]
Brilliant Ideas… and Bringing them to Fruition
Have you ever had a brilliant idea that you think could just change the result of an activity, task, process or the world of education? And did you implement it? I sometimes find myself coming up with what I think are great ideas (button covers, adopt-a-classroom, etc) but not following them through. Sometimes […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Jan 19 – 26, 2013)
TOOLS
Zeen
Create visually attractive magazines for your class.
WeTransfer
Send big files (up to 2GB) without any registration.
RESOURCES
SimpsonsMath
Math resources on topics ranging from arithmetic to geometry to calculus.
Amara
A potential opportunity for students to build their language (English or foreign) and typing skills while doing good to help others. Not only would students be adding captions, sub-titles […]
How can we help Children with Autism develop Imagination Skills?
One of the ways people work to develop their mind is through imagination. Very young children do not have a developed imagination but typical toddlers learn that people and things often seem to leave and disappear and then return. For example, when a caretaker leaves, the child generally wonders whether they will come […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week (Jan 12 – 19, 2013)
TOOLS
JustPaste.It
Share text and images.
Tux Paint
A drawing program with fun sound effects and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program. Designed for K-6.
RESOURCES
Graph dynamic linear equations
A lesson plan to help students learn about dynamic linear equations and graphing them using Microsoft Math.
Planet Nutshell
Find animated videos on internet safety for […]
Copyright Issues
Did you know that a large percentage of teens and adults illegally download music and other content from the internet, without even realizing that they are doing something wrong. The Internet has made respecting copyright so much more complicated due to easy methods of copying and sharing media or content.
How do we teach […]
How can I use a Timeline in the Classroom as a Creative Learning Tool?
Learning events in their chronological order is a challenge for most students. Memorizing the antecedent and precedent happenings of an event through rote technique may be overwhelming. In order to overcome this challenge and promote active learning, teachers may introduce the use of a timeline in the classroom.
Timelines are graphical representations of a […]
What are some Bulletin Board Ideas for a Season Theme?
Seasonal Boards help create a feeling of celebration in the classroom. Teachers can use them to highlight seasonal events like holidays, sports, and festivals.
One of the most popular bulletin board ideas is to ask children to bring a picture from their holiday along with a small write up on it. These pictures and […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Jan 5 – 12, 2013)
TOOLS
blubbr
Create interactive quizzes using YouTube clips.
Chogger
Create and share comics.
RESOURCES
President Bio Report
A writing prompt to research and report about a favorite president.
Timeline
Design a visual representation of important events or lesson plans using Microsoft Office Excel 2007
that quiz
Find quizzes on various topics. Also create your own matching and multiple choice questions and grade them instantly.
GIVEAWAY […]
New Year Resolution
As we make new resolutions to lose weight, watch less TV, or finish reading that book we started, I would encourage you to consider making at least one goal or resolution related to your life as a teaching professional. As teachers we often make goals for our students or for the classroom, and […]
