Dec 03 2008
Web Resources
Here is a list of web resources I came across to help you manage your time and integrate technology at the same time. Most of them are free of charge and some require a small fee or a subscription.
AfterClass
This site allows the teacher to have an online classroom. Learning does not have to end when the bell rings at the end of a period or at the end of the day. Teachers can set up multiple classrooms for various topics and have their students sign up for the class. It is a place for teachers and sudents to post to a classroom blog, upload files, podcasts, and engage in meaningful discussions. For teachers, it is easy to set up and even provides pre-written posts related to the class. At the end of the day, each participant gets an email with all of the days activities for the class.
Teachscape XL
Teachscape is an online professional development site designed to help teachers, administrators, coaches, and any other educational leader interested in improving their practice. Get feedback from educators and researchers on issues and concerns you are having. Get ideas and resources for your lessons. Check out this video for more details. Teachscape
HotChalk
HotChalk is a learning environment for K-12 teachers, students and parents that includes a learning management system (LMS), a rich library of teacher-contributed lesson plans, premium digital content like NBC News video, and professional development for teachers in a Web-based environment. Available through any Internet browser, the HotChalk Learning Environment is an easy to use system and brings teachers, students and parents together to improve education.
Free Rice
Free Rice is an educational game website where a correct answer can help feed a needing family. The website allows students to select the content they want to be quized on. For every correct answer given, 20 grains of rice are donated through the UN World Food Program to help end hunger. The more answers you get correct, the more rice is donated. If you answer incorrectly, you lose all of your rice… Just kidding! You don’t loose anything. The website will simply give you feedback as to what the correct answer should be.
National Geographic
We have all seen or used a National Geographic magazine at some point in our lives or in our classrooms, but did you know you can access hundreds of resources specifically designed for education for free? The National Geographic website has resources for educators and students. You can view videos, pictures, listen to podcasts, download lessons, get maps, etc. There are tons of resources available for you to use to help enhance your lessons. The website also has additional programs available such as The Jason Project and The National Gegraphic Bee.
Google Knol
This site is designed to verify the authorship of articles, so every knol will have an author or group of authors who put their name behind their content. Authors can collaborate on an article and any reader can suggest edits. It is up to the author to accept, reject, or make modifications to their work.
Imprint Studio
Imprint Studio is a fairly inexpensive software program that will enable you to use your existing printer to print poster sized images. It runs for about $22 and works only on Macs running OS 10.5 or newer.
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