tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37677932012-01-17T08:17:18.863-08:00K to 3 Web Site...ings of the DayExplore these sites for resources and lesson plans for the Kindergarten to 3 classroom.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.comBlogger10741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-37792547125372570972012-01-17T08:10:00.000-08:002012-01-17T08:17:18.874-08:00Classroom 2.0 LIVE! - Home via kwoutLive workshops on using and integrating Web 2.0 in the classroom! Talk with guests and crew on Classroom 2.0 Live. Sessions are packed with teachers andleaders offering resources to enhance and engage your students in the technological driven classroom.Show Archives and LinksSome ideas and shared resources ~minigeekfestClick on tab for "Reflection Smackdown forSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-53004665259707140572012-01-12T11:05:00.000-08:002012-01-12T11:05:36.029-08:00Exploring Simple Machines via kwoutThe machines we use every day help to make our work easier. This WebQuest will help you identify different types of simple machines so that you can invent your own machines. Take the challenge with Wally the Working Ant and simple machinesSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-29089072485362797392012-01-12T08:58:00.000-08:002012-01-12T08:58:11.855-08:00Exploring Simple Machines via kwoutHave your students take on this project.Also Wally the working ant will be your guide as students learn about the six simple machines and how the machines make work easier.Wally the Working AntSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-56400764829086393672012-01-06T15:28:00.000-08:002012-01-12T09:05:54.463-08:00The State of Tech via kwoutThanks to Eric Curts, Technology Director, North Canton City Schools for sharing and organizing google groups for educators. I have discovered many useful resources and solutions to everyday problems and educational challenges. I find his posts invaluable.Eric is worth following and his technical expertise is much appreciated.Google + ProfileFollow Eric on TwitterEric'sSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-18090734871342129562012-01-05T21:00:00.000-08:002012-01-12T09:17:35.344-08:00Classroom Ideas via kwoutMany teachers have discovered numerous ways to use Pinterest with their students. So what exactly is Pinterest? Pinterest is a place to organize and share online images that you find interesting or inspiring. Once uploaded or shared on Pinterest, these images become known as Pins, which the user can place on customized, themed Boards. You can create Boards for any topic Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-29621483088991399582012-01-01T13:35:00.000-08:002012-01-01T13:41:57.356-08:00vectorkids - Interactive Educational Tools : Math Flashcards and Games via kwoutProvides interactive educational tools for elementary and middle school students. Strengthen basic math skills with flashcards. Subjects include geometry ...VectorKids is a site that offers several interactivities and games to help build student skills in Mathematics. There is integration with social studies. Makes a Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-26800830952865903212012-01-01T13:25:00.000-08:002012-01-01T13:26:16.408-08:00The AppAdvice Top 10: Best Free iPad Apps Of 2011 -- AppAdvice via kwoutWorth exploring during your holiday break!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-20724099914380640722011-11-23T15:54:00.000-08:002011-11-23T15:58:08.157-08:00Capturing Learning While Teaching : Live Learning with Livescribe via kwoutBlog of the Day!"This blog is our documentation and discussion that results from our Livescribe TLLP project. We are trying to use it in as wide of a range of purpose as possible. We look forward to comments, suggestions and contributions. A Livescribe pen uses a high-speed infrared camera on dotted paper to track Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-80639006248230821312011-10-16T20:58:00.000-07:002011-10-16T20:58:55.358-07:00Flickr: OurClassroomCDN's Photostream via kwoutAndrew Forgrave 's photostream from #edcampTO Thanks for sharing for those of us who couldn't be there.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-57647504695104481912011-10-13T20:05:00.000-07:002011-10-13T20:05:13.668-07:00Blackboard Collaborate | Online Collaboration Software for Engaging, Collaborative Learning via kwoutFormerly Elluminate. ... the virtual classroom tool you can use by getting a free 3-person space ("Three for Free") to use for tutoring, contacting students who are home sick, or student project sharing. Note that the free space does NOT offer a recording option.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-2279185142850408382011-10-13T19:48:00.000-07:002011-10-13T19:58:11.947-07:00TeachersFirst Update via kwoutTeachersFirst offers a rich collection of lessons, units, and educator-reviewed web resources designed ...For example~Teachersfirst EdgeReviewed web 2.0 tools and ideas for safe use in the classroomTeachersfirst MatrixSubject/Grade Search (also under Classroom and Search menus)Teachersfirst Keyword Search(also under Classroom and Search menus)- READ the HINTS!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-22467759700591668002011-10-12T12:59:00.000-07:002011-10-12T13:04:04.900-07:00imgur: the simple image sharer via kwoutAn ExampleSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-91750232634331272272011-10-10T16:03:00.000-07:002011-10-10T16:09:11.244-07:00FILMCLUB - Home via kwoutThis organization helps schools setup after school film clubs.For additional resources of the same vein see Videos, Animations, films and Webcams A hearty thank you goes out to ICTmagic for posting these sites.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-26168018367334090662011-10-10T07:57:00.000-07:002011-10-10T08:01:06.925-07:00Zoom.it via kwoutA site from Microsoft that lets you link to a large image on the internet and zoom around to see the details. Use an image with text to make a 'prezi style' poster. Photo PlusUse it with your smartboard to zoom into any part of your screen!Just one of the many tools to add a WOW factor to your presentations. Presentation ToolsSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-27827210451656036542011-10-10T07:44:00.000-07:002011-10-10T07:47:06.775-07:00Numeracy Worksheets and Resources via kwoutresources,worksheets,reading, literacy,English,Maths,numeracy,science,Geography,history,ict,Art etcA good cross-curricular site with downloadable resources for teachers of young learners of 5-9 years old. Resources for DownloadingSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-17425985468683633442011-10-09T16:56:00.000-07:002011-10-09T16:56:20.511-07:00Technology Integration Matrix via kwoutTechnology Integration Matrix Grade Level Index. This page provides a breakdown of videos within the Technology Integration Matrix by grade level.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-60389919297535518042011-09-10T09:15:00.000-07:002011-09-10T09:15:08.722-07:00Harvard Education Letter via kwout"Students in Hayley Dupuy’s sixth-grade science class at the Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School in Palo Alto, Calif., are beginning a unit on plate tectonics. In small groups, they are producing their own questions, quickly, one after another: What are plate tectonics? How fast do plates move? Why do plates move? Do plates affect temperature? What animals can Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-69209409017595137662011-09-06T14:18:00.000-07:002011-09-06T14:19:20.517-07:00duck and cover via kwout Children storybooks read aloud by celebrities and storytellers. This online reading program to develop literacy in children is fun! Online Storytime great sites for "daily5" listening to reading!!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-20985426598507051962011-09-05T09:00:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:02:55.475-07:00Our Global History: Qwiki - An Amazing Classroom Ready Resource via kwoutAn amazing, versatile tool for the classroom which can be used by students and teachers.Visit QwikiSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-89508752744437456562011-09-05T08:54:00.000-07:002011-09-05T08:54:42.060-07:00Technology in Schools Faces Questions on Value - NYTimes.com via kwout"Since 2005, scores in reading and math have stagnated in Kyrene, even as statewide scores have risen.To be sure, test scores can go up or down for many reasons. But to many education experts, something is not adding up — here and across the country. In a nutshell: schools are spending billions on technology, even as they cut Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-11919239152393252432011-08-19T14:32:00.000-07:002011-08-19T14:33:24.519-07:00Teachers first - Gymnasium for Brain via kwout
To sumarize this resource is a gym dedicated to the wellness of the mind. The publisher recommends at least one puzzle a day to rev up the brain cells. I believe the title says it all . This site provides some quite challenging brain games for kids .Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-26840531578825542982011-08-14T08:09:00.000-07:002011-08-14T08:09:35.215-07:00MyRead – Classroom Organisation via kwout
Learning Role Cards can be downloaded and modified in Microsoft word!
http://www.myread.org/organisation.htm
For successful small group work:
organise students into groups of four to ensure participation
deal out Role Cards for effective role demarcation through assigned roles
each student is dealt a Functional Role card and a Learning Role card
the Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-84834605212493731692011-08-10T07:52:00.000-07:002011-08-10T07:52:19.901-07:00Interactive Whiteboard Insights: The Interactive Content Cornerstone: Virtual Manipulatives via kwout
Virtual manipulatives were a must in my math classroom. Here is why!! Courtesy mathchatSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-58576712954575668282011-08-09T15:19:00.000-07:002011-08-10T20:56:17.653-07:00Back to school lesson plans and first day of school activities | Thinkfinity via kwout
My goal for this Back to School posting is to create a resource that is helpful to new and veteran teachers alike.
Back to School Lesson Plans
Back to School with Mathwire
Projects by Jen
Teachersfirst
10 Fav Top 10 Resources for Integration of Tech into the CurriculumSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-3228216038544581872011-04-29T14:37:00.000-07:002011-04-29T14:37:54.963-07:00Google Search Tips and Tricks for Science and Math Classes | Teaching Science and Math via kwoutWonder wheel saves time for students and teacher! “Google Wonder Wheel” shows you search terms related to the main word you are interested in! and allows you students to explore relevant search terms which they can include in their projects and research. Do explore the "timelines feature of google as Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-69381794319687271262011-04-29T14:13:00.000-07:002011-04-29T14:13:45.491-07:00Would you consider collaborating with this 2nd grade class on the Flat Stanley Project?Background info and related resources on Flat Stanley projects~WikipediaAbout the Flat Stanley ProjectSchooltube and the adventures of Flat Stanley Suggested art materialsethemesSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-62175307681903766582011-04-28T09:02:00.000-07:002011-04-28T09:02:01.074-07:00Weebly - Create a free website and a free blog via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-9617275146417525892011-04-04T20:50:00.000-07:002011-04-05T05:37:24.816-07:00The Great Poetry Race
The idea is to "choose a poem that reinforces a specific
skill or set of skills that you’re working on with your class.
For instance, the poem might include sight words, short-vowel
sounds, or dialogue requiring expression. Next, introduce
that poem to your class, modeling how the poem should be read.
Then distribute copies of that poem, along with directions and
a form forSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-55436898445313821672011-04-04T19:48:00.000-07:002011-04-04T19:49:31.724-07:00
National Poetry Month | Thinkfinity via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-39220206583843096952011-03-31T19:20:00.000-07:002011-03-31T19:20:58.787-07:00Teacher Challenge via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-24887844752129705502011-03-14T07:26:00.000-07:002011-03-14T07:26:00.607-07:00Go. See. Connect. via kwout"Connecting with others through social media? Good.Getting too comfortable in the same circle of colleagues and not taking the time to branch out into new networks or interact with new members of the virtual community? Bad."Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-57861655668597905362011-03-07T16:10:00.000-08:002011-03-07T16:10:15.245-08:00Yola - Make a free website with our free website builder via kwoutJust exactly how Yola functions s a web site for school or classroom use can be found hereSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-37455710434353821962011-02-26T09:20:00.000-08:002011-02-26T10:14:44.531-08:00Organize your resources in an online binder - LiveBinders via kwoutour Livebinder for today's show is here (along with the tabs for links for all of February: http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=59592http://livebinders.com/play/play?id=68027web conferencing livebinder http://livebinders.com/play/play/36761our Livebinder for today's show is here (along with the tabs for links for all of Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-47549404148375891022011-02-26T08:21:00.000-08:002011-02-26T08:21:56.878-08:00ZaidLearn: A Free Learning Tool for Every Learning Problem? via kwoutAnd do explore 75-free-edugames-to-spice-up-your ...Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-91665059053977138792011-02-26T07:02:00.000-08:002011-02-26T08:10:47.888-08:00Luckily (thus eliminating some of those undesirable behaviors a sub can encounter) as a substitute teacher I had the opportunity to celebrate "Kindness Week" with our school district. I must recommend the book, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids of course inspired by the adult "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". It is designed for the K to 3 teacher and includes a teacher guide at the end of each Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-44574810300990816602011-02-25T19:27:00.000-08:002011-02-25T19:27:12.459-08:00Classroom Activities to Reinforce Measurement Concepts | eHow.com via kwouteHow for classroom and everyday solutions ..a GRREAT resource for unit and theme planning.Also!The Science SpotMeasurement Unit! A Sneak PreviewMeasurement ActivitiesMeasurement: Lesson Plans from NCIllumination's Magnificent MeasurementIlluminations: Measuring UpIlluminations: Turtle PondSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-91694735657446223042011-02-24T13:58:00.000-08:002011-02-24T14:00:16.658-08:00free-k-5-teacher-resources"Created by the Discovery Channel, we engage students through dynamic curricular resources like Discovery Education streaming Plus and Discovery Education Science, support teachers through customized professional development and assessment services, and ultimately improve student achievement."Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-43777548568836834202011-02-22T08:37:00.000-08:002011-02-22T08:37:55.098-08:00Online Stickies - lino via kwoutOnline corkboard similar to wallwisherThro' twitter I stumbled upon Lino which It is a free service that allows you to create a canvas of online multimedia sticky notes. There's a plethora of things you can do with it: store and organize sticky notes, brainstorm, use it for literacy etc. Can you think of ways we can use this Web 2.0 tool in your classroom? Grab a Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-60693615381248179642011-02-21T19:33:00.000-08:002011-02-21T19:33:39.583-08:00» Beyond Penguins Wins SPORE Award » Exemplary Resources for Middle School Math and Science via kwoutBeyond Penguins and Polar Bears has been awarded a 2010 SPORE award from AAAS! Read a press release about the award, or our article that appeared in the January 28 issue of Science!Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears is an online magazine integrating science, literacy, and the polar regions. In each Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-37657407021244992272011-02-21T19:29:00.000-08:002011-02-21T19:29:22.978-08:00Why Tweet - Google Docs via kwoutWhy Use Twitter! And everything an educator wants to know about twitter but was afraid to askThinkfinity on TwitterTwitter on TwitterTeachers.net on Twittereducation_worldeducation-worldSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-18566861756149065972011-02-19T21:39:00.000-08:002011-02-19T21:39:20.471-08:00Aves – Classification – PHYLO: THE TRADING CARD GAME via kwoutdavidwees Trading card game for learning about biodiversity via @HHG http://phylogame.org/ #edchat #scichat #BCed Have your class create their own trading cards to consolidate and extend your curriculum area.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-50658616538352091962011-02-19T21:36:00.000-08:002011-02-19T21:36:03.325-08:00Games and Puzzles via kwoutGames and Puzzles for science and integration across curricular areas.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-13074947672761387232011-02-19T14:33:00.000-08:002011-02-19T14:33:34.084-08:00udtechtoolkit - home via kwoutGreat resources for UDL shared by Karen Janowski in Elluminate ..Thanks for the tweet BjB of tAPPEDINORGSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-48834070003075475302011-02-18T18:58:00.000-08:002011-02-18T18:58:02.673-08:00Free Technology for Teachers: The 15 Most Popular Posts on Free Tech 4 Teachers via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-7581697007936433022011-02-18T18:22:00.000-08:002011-02-18T18:22:24.002-08:00OCDSB Instructional Technology Coach Resources - Links via kwoutQuestion: Our Grade 6's wanted to create a webpage to showcase some of their creative writing. Does anyone know of a web program that is approved by the Board and is user friendly that I could try?"With wikispaces.com you can set up a site for your class and give each student a page where they can post their work. There are free Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-5888602388283155962011-02-12T19:23:00.000-08:002011-02-12T19:23:30.371-08:00ArtisanCam - Home via kwoutArtisanCam is a free online resource that introduces children (mainly 7-14 year old pupils) and their teachers to the world of contemporary art. It has been designed to help teachers deliver a creative curriculum through a wide variety of interactive workshops and activities including over 560 exclusive video clips of international artists and their work.If you require Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-81474474232590645792011-02-12T17:21:00.000-08:002011-02-12T17:21:37.759-08:00mathfuture - John Sharp via kwoutThis is just one of the resources I gleaned from my PLN at TappedInSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-61056173881305902732011-02-11T05:11:00.000-08:002011-02-11T05:11:53.184-08:00Read in a Single Sitting - Book Reviews and New Books via kwoutNeed a diversion from the stresses and routines of everyday teaching this site may be for you. Relax and enjoy.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-23104741963593521112011-02-10T20:33:00.000-08:002011-02-10T20:33:44.031-08:00Studyladder, online mathematics & literacy learning via kwoutHave FUN while learning mathematics & literacy, Studyladder is developed by experienced teachers. Curriculum based with 1000s of online educational gamesSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-37397348257496452902011-02-10T05:09:00.000-08:002011-02-10T05:09:19.273-08:00How many classroom teachers remember collecting the Highlights Magazines for their classrooms. Children loved those hidden pictures and jokes etc. Have your students try this~ [ http://www.highlightskids.com/GamesandGiggles/HiddenPics/HIddenPixFlashObjects/V2_f5/h8HPI_V2_f5.asp?hpMode=1&n3=V2HPI_itsSnowing_f5.swf&varsIn=1 ]IT'S SNOWING - HIDDEN PICTURES:It's snowing! What, still?? Students will Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-65133081403461388792011-02-08T17:26:00.000-08:002011-02-08T17:26:36.351-08:00Playing by the book via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-86417745979988321822011-02-08T17:06:00.000-08:002011-02-08T17:06:26.384-08:00YouTube - Cloud Computing Explained via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-75835822815291444282011-02-06T17:00:00.000-08:002011-02-06T17:00:26.909-08:00Cloud Computing and Open Source Tools for Teachers | FOSSLC via kwouthttp://www.google.ca/search?q=cloud%20computng%20for%20teachersSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-11968934799983250932011-02-06T15:59:00.000-08:002011-02-06T15:59:21.496-08:00twittercure via kwoutSee http://www.emergingedtech.com/2010/02/100-ways-to-teach-with-twitter/Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-73708956954783437602011-02-06T06:58:00.000-08:002011-02-06T06:58:38.548-08:00Bowland Maths via kwoutBowland Maths makes maths fun and absorbing for pupils aged 11-14. The aim is to help change pupils' views of maths by increasing their motivation and ...the Bowland materials will greatly assist maths teachers preparing pupils for functional competency at Level 1 or Level 2. ...Search math bowling lesson plans to find teacher approved lesson plans. From math bowling to Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-79721985648332590032011-02-05T20:59:00.000-08:002011-02-05T20:59:36.036-08:00Smories - new stories for children, read by children via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-33527251394411342652011-02-05T17:25:00.000-08:002011-02-05T17:25:51.315-08:00Finding Ways for All Kids to Flourish: Visual Reminders via kwoutJust one of the many posts ...visual reminders!"Finding Ways for All Kids to Flourish. "I am here to share ideas to reach all learners..... 10 Important Ways a Positive Climate Can Impact Learning .... Check Out All Kids Can Flourish For Positive Ways to Help Kids Thrive ...Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-21680826430714799752011-02-05T06:11:00.000-08:002011-02-05T06:11:40.496-08:00Tools for Differentiation / FrontPage via kwoutNunavut_Teacher Tools for DifferentiationLet this serve as a warmup discussion point at the K to 3+ Great Resources session on Cloud Computing for Teachers this coming Tuesday evening at www.tappedin.orgSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-59244554028337797362011-01-29T20:10:00.000-08:002011-01-29T20:15:22.588-08:00Student Interactives - ReadWriteThink via kwoutStudent Interactives - ReadWriteThinkEngage your students in online literacy learning with these interactive tools that help them accomplish a variety of goals—from organizing their thoughts to ..."Interactives" provides educators and students with strategies, content, and activities that can enhance and improve students' skills in a variety of Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-81093448550224663002011-01-23T20:39:00.000-08:002011-01-23T20:39:46.801-08:00Wonderopolis » Wonders via kwoutLooking for a way to add non-fiction reading to your classroom? Try this site.Wonderopolis is a huge hit in classroom!!Wonderopolis reviewed with commentingWonderopolis: Students Writing QuestionsWhat others are saying about WonderopolousSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-35686042983874157442011-01-19T19:05:00.000-08:002011-01-19T19:05:43.356-08:00There's a Book For That via kwoutSometimes there's a book that can transform a child's world! A site to share a love of books with children from birth to adulthood.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-21153336470963989452011-01-18T16:47:00.000-08:002011-01-18T16:47:20.819-08:00Jeopardy Games via kwout" The following games have been created by Hardin County Teachers for use in their classrooms. Each will reflect the curriculum area that the game addresses. ENJOY!"From tappedin.org Jan 2011 discussion ..BjB: I attended a workshop where a checkerboard was used to create games. The question/problem is placed on a little post it note the checkerboard squares and students Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-70228407102772154582011-01-15T07:51:00.000-08:002011-01-15T07:51:45.756-08:00A UK Ed Tech Blog Carnival? | The Whiteboard Blog via kwouthttp://www.goodreads.com/book/exploreSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-57014363056325833612011-01-09T16:29:00.000-08:002011-01-09T16:29:48.837-08:00About Skype: What is Skype? via kwoutLink your classrooms with projects. Or Skype in with colleagues for collaborative projects or bring in a Holocaust survivor during Holocaust week. This is just one example being used by teachers.50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the ClassroomSkype in Elementary ClassroomsSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-74305169757490963902011-01-08T18:59:00.000-08:002011-01-08T18:59:54.793-08:00Tagxedo - Tag Cloud with Styles via kwoutTagxedo is similar to Wordle but with a few more bells and whistles. Tagxedo is great because you can shape it anyway you want. The benefit of Tagxedo in the classroom is its stronger connection to visual rhetoric.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-38282162052386725882011-01-08T18:01:00.000-08:002011-01-08T18:01:39.992-08:00Portable Radio via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-27451843538380339342011-01-07T20:28:00.000-08:002011-01-07T20:28:14.296-08:00The 100 Best Online Education Resources - Education - GOOD via kwout"To make it easy to figure out which resource will best suit your needs, the list is conveniently broken down into nine distinct categories such as "collaborative learning," "learner tools," and "live training and tutoring.""Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-37320928736410856382011-01-07T20:16:00.000-08:002011-01-07T20:16:52.983-08:0060 second quickwrites for students made easy with oneword.com - Literacy Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources - Edgalaxy: Where Education and Technology Meet. via kwoutWhat is OneLook? a search engine for words and phrasesSimple. You'll see one word at the top of the following screen. you have sixty seconds to write about it. click 'go' and the... a great warmup or starter to creative writing. HowSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-66441697090062191752011-01-07T18:32:00.000-08:002011-01-07T18:32:21.997-08:00Results on ReadWriteThink - ReadWriteThink via kwoutJust two of the Interactive writing tools available from ThinkfinitySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-36106297427296277012011-01-07T16:53:00.000-08:002011-01-07T16:53:14.250-08:00Effective Teacher|New Teacher|Teacher Newsletter|Classroom via kwoutI opened my email to discover the following treasure from The Canadian TeacherHi Sue Roseman All this week I've shared some free tips from a new teacher resource package created by award winning teacher Marjan Glavac. If you enjoyed those tips, you can find dozens more ideas in his package: How To Stay Motivated In Teaching I Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-70263878319924415462011-01-06T19:04:00.000-08:002011-01-06T19:06:33.494-08:00INK THINK TANK - Welcome! via kwout I.N.K. (Interesting Nonfiction for Kids) Think Tank is a collaboration of a group of talented and energetic authors who write about all ...See also Support MaterialsInk Think Tank and The School Library JournalDoodles and Creative WritingDOODLEBUG is delightful and creative – and it is sure to inspire readers to pick up the pen and fill their own journals with Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-35684085187335227032011-01-03T09:54:00.000-08:002011-01-03T09:54:14.954-08:00Finding Ways for All Kids to Flourish via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-27234842317854986662011-01-02T18:15:00.000-08:002011-01-02T18:15:42.235-08:00MAKE BELIEFS COMIX! Online Educational Comic Generator for Kids of All Ages via kwoutBill Zimmerman offers a treasure trove of interactive projects, journals, games and publications. Create, print, email and post to Facebook your original comic strips ...Read more about Bill Zimmerman at Creative TimesBill Zimmerman got interested in writing when he was in elementary school. He's open about the Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-43801385597714143982011-01-02T16:54:00.000-08:002011-01-02T16:54:03.932-08:00100 Things to Do with Books | Listology via kwoutHave your students design and print these as activity cards ..a great way to break in the new year for LA programme.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-12750543225705458812011-01-02T07:05:00.000-08:002011-01-02T13:12:17.030-08:00learning2gether [licensed for non-commercial use only] / FrontPage via kwoutChildren's author and science aficionado Lisa Westberg Peters has compiled an array of resources on her website that encourage K-5 students to make and explore connections between science and writing. Visitors can listen to Peters read her geology-inspired poems, access a bibliography of science and nature poetry books Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-78132029037159179392011-01-02T06:54:00.000-08:002011-01-02T06:54:58.168-08:00TeacherTube - Teach the World | Teacher Videos | Lesson Plan Videos | Student Video Lessons | Online Teacher Made Videos | TeacherTube.com via kwoutNotable site for the New Year and worth revisiting ~ ~Grammar GirlSpelling CityStudy StackAgenda WebEdmodo ..a private twitter for educators andstudentsSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-20902729194862680582011-01-01T09:08:00.000-08:002011-01-01T09:08:10.539-08:00Video: Teacher Moderation Guided Reading/Guided Writing Pt1 of 2 | Educational Video | WatchKnow via kwoutThanks to one of my favourite tech buddies for sending me this link.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-78916553599547849942010-12-28T09:37:00.000-08:002010-12-28T09:37:19.827-08:00Keep the Education Conversation Going on Twitter with #EdChat by Lisa NielsenKeep the Education Conversation Going on Twitter with #EdChat by Lisa NielsenSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-37232663962956227192010-12-25T21:32:00.000-08:002010-12-25T21:32:13.848-08:00Results on ReadWriteThink - ReadWriteThink via kwoutOne of the many student interactives from Thinkfinity. Use these to kick start the new year.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-54902476024950796242010-12-25T08:59:00.000-08:002010-12-25T08:59:43.194-08:00Education World® : Teacher Tools & Templates via kwoutThese are easy to access templates that every primary classroom teacher should have at their command post!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-54688010963934899432010-12-24T12:15:00.000-08:002010-12-24T12:15:16.151-08:00Announcing the 2010 Edublog Awards Winners! – The Edublog Awards via kwoutWonderful news! PortableRadio.ca has just been awarded The Best Educational Podcast Award from the people at Edublogs.Thank you to all who took time to vote for us. We were the only student produced podcast in the list of 24 nominees so this is quite a honour for us. Nathan Toft and I are very proud of the work that our Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-70489733442161066562010-12-24T07:59:00.000-08:002010-12-24T07:59:10.569-08:00Reading-Active-and-Engaging - Book Trailers via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-3100747599178809292010-12-22T16:09:00.000-08:002010-12-22T16:09:15.576-08:00gooddeeddoers [licensed for non-commercial use only] / FrontPage via kwoutWhy not start 2011 with an inspired project such as the Good Deed Doers Project.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-71503655711006037742010-12-18T18:37:00.000-08:002010-12-18T18:40:56.917-08:00PBL learning explained in realistic terms ..a great idea for parent/teacher interviews. Love the use of coomoncraft series! See the side bar for more.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-26819800942503757352010-12-12T21:29:00.001-08:002010-12-12T21:29:58.947-08:00BeyondPenguins/Seminars - NSDLWiki via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-53004471320039463742010-12-12T21:29:00.000-08:002010-12-12T21:29:58.382-08:00BeyondPenguins/Seminars - NSDLWiki via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-48831666176549281782010-12-12T11:42:00.000-08:002010-12-12T11:48:54.085-08:00Family Reading Partnership: Home via kwoutA book on every bed is a great idea!Other sites of Interest to Educators Gleaned from my PLN: ~Thinkfinity's Science Interactives is a great way to engage students in 21st century learning! ...In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a podcast using Posterous and how your listeners can add it to iTunes.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-85393221974080402872010-12-09T14:16:00.000-08:002010-12-09T14:16:06.694-08:00Writing Prompts.cwk via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-5216068433779771332010-12-09T14:13:00.000-08:002010-12-09T14:13:36.726-08:00Recommended Links from The Holiday Zone via kwoutA great site to investigate all sorts of seasonal resources for the classroomSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-7105660321117017322010-12-05T20:48:00.000-08:002010-12-06T14:04:25.521-08:00ICT11-12 @NDRS Vancouver BC - Art and Drawing Resources via kwoutThanks to my twitter network and others in my PLN I have discovered some useful interactive art sites.More inspiration comes from this Visual Arts sitefrom Twitterby BJ Berquistbjb@tappedin.orgwww.twitter.com/tappedinorgSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-82595828644122523532010-12-05T17:36:00.000-08:002010-12-05T17:36:34.758-08:00"NetWatch - Professionally Speaking - December 2010 via kwout"Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-41333866674081190592010-12-05T16:50:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:50:08.508-08:00Webklipper - Organize your files and documents. Take notes on them. Exchange design feedback. Start a conversation via kwouthttp://sharedcopy.com/Student BlogsStudents write about what they are passionate about http://exoticcarinsider.blogspot.com/Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-37747822469913956902010-12-05T16:27:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:43:22.071-08:00K12 Online Conference 2010 via kwoutGlobal Education ConferenceBoth fantastic conferences continue to be available as resources.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-38737971930616124442010-12-05T15:58:00.000-08:002010-12-05T15:58:15.076-08:00Writing with Writers: Poetry Writing | Scholastic.com via kwout Study the genre of poetry by taking part in step-by-step workshops with favorite authors. Then publish your poems online in Scholastic's Poetry Anthology or I Spy Riddle Library.If you like Scholastic's approach to poetry, try the following~"The Favorite Poem Project seeks to improve poetry's place in American classrooms by Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-72315062444794308292010-11-30T13:15:00.000-08:002010-11-30T13:15:12.206-08:00Untitled via kwoutSome timely, interesting reading for K to 12 educators. The ASCD SmartBrief brings you daily news of what really matters. They deliver need-to-know news in email newsletters to readers. They read everything and editors handpick key articles from hundreds of publications, write a brief and you get the news that matters.You may wish to follow Smartbrief on twitter for timely Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-47121545909246466732010-11-27T06:25:00.000-08:002010-11-27T06:25:29.623-08:00Online Degrees: 100 Best Blogs for the Classroom Teacher via kwoutSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-819161261984280552010-11-24T16:23:00.000-08:002010-11-24T16:23:17.024-08:00Freerice | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide via kwoutThis Thanksgiving, get your family in on the http://freerice.com/ marathon! Nothing goes with turkey like a nice bowl of @Free_rice. Help the hungry and spread it around. http://freerice.com/Mr. Farber's Room: Food Force: The First Humanitarian Video Gamehttp://bit.ly/eQCSNu Posted by Matthew Farber on Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-51354020080226829432010-11-21T19:19:00.000-08:002010-11-21T19:19:50.446-08:00Online Math Programs | Math Practice & Learning via kwoutTenMarks, an online math program to help kids in grades 3 to 12 excel in math is now free to teachers and their students.TenMarks Math Program is now FREE to Teachers/StudentsSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-78524158014462176752010-11-19T19:07:00.000-08:002010-11-19T19:07:33.055-08:00Ms. Kreul's Class Blog via kwoutBlog of the Day"WHO ARE WE?Welcome to Ms. Kreul’s fourth grade class at Richards Elementary School in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, USA.Our curriculum includes language arts (reading, writing, spelling, speaking, listening, and thinking), science, social studies, technology, and math. We also have art, music, phy ed, French, and library.We work on many projects which Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767793.post-67748310306971653642010-11-18T10:01:00.000-08:002010-11-18T10:01:06.965-08:00Mathionaire General Math Quiz via kwoutA re-tweet from RMByrne, Who Wants to be a Mathionaire is a general math knowledge quiz fashioned after the tv game show. It has life-lines (Audience, 50/50, Phone-a-Friend) and the object is to make a million dollars!Here is the full screen version which should work with Smartboards. Who Wants to be a MathionaireBased on the game "Who Wants To Be A Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04663619595864348492noreply@blogger.com0