Welcome
This
site provides you with information on Open Source
Software and Education resources in the form of links.
Here and there you will find articles.
Activities for ESL Students
http://a4esl.org/
Includes grammar quizzes, crossword puzzles, and Internet scavanger
hunts-all designed especially for students who speak English as a
second language.
Annenberg/CPB Project Exhibits Collection
http://www.learner.org/exhibits
Annenberg/CPB uses media and telecommunications to advance excellent
teaching in American Schools. The site features an interactive
educational Exhibits Collection, an ongoing K-12 program on wildlife
migration with daily updates, and Science and Math Initiatives with
resources for teachers.
Busy Teachers' Website K-12
http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/busyt/
Designed to provide teachers with annotated links to source material,
lesson plans and classroom activities with as little Web searching and
site-to-site linking as possible, this award-winning site is organized
by subject area and includes a teacher's reference section and many
others. This Site is designed to provide an enjoyable and rewarding
experience for the teacher who is learning to use the Internet.
Carribean Writer
http://www.uvi.edu/CaribbeanWriter
The Carribean Writer Online is maintained by the University of the
Virgin Islands, includes poems by Cecil Gray, Geoffrey Philp, Margaret
Watts and others; short fiction by Jennifer Rahim, Jan Lo Shinebourne
and others, an essay by Edwidge Danticat, special section on Surinamese
short fiction in translation, a roundtable discussion on the Arts: The
Caribbean as Muse, and book reviews of work by Kamau Brathwaite, Marina
Tamar Budhos, E. A. Markham, George Lamming, Evelyn O'Callaghan and
Bruce King.
CNN Student News
http://www.cnn.com/fyi/
Educators use CNN Student News in their classrooms for the news of the
day, as well as segments that encourage student participation. CNN
Student News is easy to integrate into any lesson and is
closed-captioned for use by hearing impaired or ESOL classes. Includes
“turn back the pages” to 25 years ago, quiz
questions with answers and transcripts of broadcasts.
Disney EDU-Station
http://Disney.go.com/educational
Part of the Classroom Connect family of online education community
resources. Lesson plans for teachers K-12. Keyword:Development
Encyclopedia Brittanica Online
http://www.britannica.com/
Search this site, along with the entire web, with their search engine.
Includes encylopedia entries, with hyperlinks for more information and
detail.
English Online
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/
English Online is a part of a professional development program
originating in New Zealand. The lesson units which make up a major
section of the resource area on the site were created by teachers
throughout New Zealand and covers all grade levels. The site also
includes many links to other internet resources and projects as well as
a discussion list for English teachers.
EyeWitness
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
"Illuminating the past through personal narratives and other first-hand
sources..." Eyewitness focuses on history through primary sources such
as government documents, memoirs, trial transcripts, etc.
iEARN
http://www.iearn.org/
iEARN is a non-profit global network that enables young people to use
the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative
educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference
in the world.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://discoveryschool.com/schrockguide/
This guide for educators is maintained by the Discovery Channel. It is
a categorized list of sites on the Internet and includes such headings
as: Math, Art, Science, Weather, Languages, History, Music, Government,
and also: Internet Curriculum, Assessment Rubrics. The links are well
chosen and contain helpful ideas and resources to enhance your
curriculum.
Library of Congress
http://www.lcweb.loc.gov/
Information on 17 million books and 95 million other source materials
are here at your fingertips. Includes links to 225 other online
libraries. Links to the American Memory project and Thomas (information
on Congress.
National Geographic Education
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/
Geared toward teachers, the site is jam-packed with lesson plans,
resources (like hundreds of free downloadable maps!), and classroom
ideas. Searchable by subject, resource type, and grade level, the site
asks, "How can we help you teach?" A teacher community and teacher
store are an added plus.
PBS TeacherSource
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
TeacherSource contains over 2,000 lesson plans and activities in for
subjects and levels, in many cases matched to PBS programs and videos.
Many program producers work with teachers to create standards-based
curriculum materials, which are then aggregated at PBS TeacherSource.
TeacherSource strives to use technology creatively to save you time and
quickly connect you to relevant resources. PBS TeacherSource materials
are developed by trained and practicing educators.
Poetry.com
http://www.poetry.com
Poetry.com, sponsored by the International Library of Poetry. Our
mission is to eliminate the traditional barriers that prevent most
people from having their message heard. On the site you can: post your
poem; enter fun and engaging poetry in motion or haiku contests; use
the world's most comprehensive rhyming dictionary; check out the
world's greatest 100 poems, and the world's greatest 100 love poems on
our site.
Resources for Teaching about the Americas
http://ladb.unm.edu/retanet/
RetaNet works with secondary teachers, educational specialists, and
scholars to make accessible resources and curriculum materials about
Latin America, the Spanish Caribbean, and the U.S. Southwest. Includes
lesson plans for various subjects based on those regions.
Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu/
Use the site index to find information on any topic covered by the
Institution's 14 museums. Too many subjects to mention are covered in
this well organized site. Try the Kid's Castle for younger students.
The Academy of American Poets
http://www.poets.org/index.cfm
The Academy of American Poets was founded in 1934 to support American
poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of
contemporary poetry. The Academy also sponsors National Poetry Month
(April); the Poetry Book Club; and the soon-to-be launched Online
Poetry Classroom, an educational resource and online teaching community
for high school teachers. The site features thematic "Poetry Exhibits",
a searchable database of poems, and audio segments of poems being read.
The Ad Council
http://www.adcouncil.org/
Every wonder when National Chemistry Month is? Find out with this
site's Media Calendar and events. It lists events associated with
National Ad Council campaigns for public awareness of many different
issues. Investigate this non-profit organization's site for more
information on some of their unforgettable public service
announcements, and learn about the power of advertising.
The Internet Public Library: Reference Center
http://www.ipl.org/ref
Provides an ask-a-question sevice and a substantial teen collection, as
well as sections on education, arts and hummanities, and science and
technology.
The Internet Schoolhouse
http://www.onr.com/schoolhouse/
The Internet Schoolhouse is A Virtual School Promoting Global
Friendship and 21st Century Learning. Educators may enter this virtual
education site knowing that the site is designed with the classroom
teacher and school curriculum in mind.
The National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/
An extensive site with much information on historic and natural
resources in the United States. Includes information on specific sites,
and about how to teach using historic or natural sites. The site is
searchable, and includes teacher resources,lesson plans, virtual tours,
links to state parks and sites, and information on the Park Service.
Even if there is no national park near you, this site is extremely
useful.
The Trial of Mark Twain
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/huckcen/huckcentg.html
This site is a cyber guide for Huckleberry Finn including 5 suggested
student activities with links to investigate them.
The Why Files
http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu
Developed at the University of Wisconsin; features the latest news in
science, math, and technology. Visitors can also join the site's online
forum to participate in discussions on topics such as why is the night
sky dark, how big the universe is, who Albert Einstein was, and many
more.
ThinkQuest
http://www.thinkquest.org/
ThinkQuest is an international competition where student teams engage
in collaborative, project-based learning to create educational
websites. The winning entries form the ThinkQuest online library.
NOAA'S
OCEAN EDUCATION CURRICULA AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS October
6, 2006 — Ocean literacy and science education are
important to NOAA
not only because the agency needs experienced and talented scientists
to fulfill its mission, but because every individual across the nation,
whether living in a coastal or inland state, is affected by the oceans
and atmosphere — everyday.
Thirteen Ed
Online, public television's award-winning Web service for
teachers!
MAX-The Human Body --Eleven different lesson plans geared toward upper elementary and middle school students have been developed in conjunction with The Human Body large format film. The activities, which can be used alone or with other plans in the guide, are meant to enhance the experience of going to the theater and seeing the film.
4Teachers -- 4Teachers works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering FREE online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use. Discover valuable professional development resources addressing issues such as equity, ELL, technology planning, and at-risk or special-needs students.
A to Z Teacher -- A to Z Teacher Stuff is a teacher-created site designed to help teachers find online resources more quickly and easily. Find lesson plans, thematic units, teacher tips, discussion forums for teachers, downloadable teaching materials & eBooks, printable worksheets and blacklines, emergent reader books, themes, and more. For Teachers FREE online lesson plans, lesson plan ideas and activities, thematic units, printables, themes, teaching tips, articles, and educational resources
ABC's of the Writing Process - Writing Process Links for Secondary Students. There are many different stages of the writing process. Different students and teachers use different approaches to meet their needs. It is by no means a fluent process. Instead the writer may go back and forth through different stages. In this collection we hoped to provide you with links to some of the best.
Burke’s englishcompanion.com -- This site supports Burke's work as a teacher and writer (of books that help teachers). It also supports students by providing them with tools. The site is not affiliated with the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) or Burlingame High School, though it contains links to and information about my work with those institutions. Unless otherwise stated, the information and views provided on this site are Burke's own opinions.
Lesson Exchange -- The Teachers.Net Lesson Bank is your opportunity to share your most precious asset - your teaching ideas and lesson plans! Now your genius and creativity can be used to touch lives around the world, and to help teachers reach students in ways they had never imagined before!
Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales -- Welcome to the world of folktales. In this site, you will learn to share the magic of clever animals, enchanted kingdoms, and much, much more. Along the way, you will recieve tips, challenges, and guidelines to help you write your own folktales.
Over Used Words -- Lesson plan on over used words
Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation -- An online peer reviewed Education Journal
ReadWriteThink -- ReadWriteThink, established in April of 2002, is a partnership between the International Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Verizon Foundation. NCTE and IRA are working together to provide educators and students with access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction through free.
Resources for Teaching Computer Skills -- This page contains a collection of helpful Internet sites and lesson plans that can be used by people who teach (or learn) computer skills at the secondary school or college level.
RubiStar Home -- RubiStar is a free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics.
ASUW Teaching Resource Library-Home Page
The Lesson Plans Page - Over 2,500 FREE Lesson Plans!
Web English Teacher -- At Web English Teacher educators can take advantage of online technology to share ideas and to benefit from the work of others. Beginning teachers can find guidance; experienced teachers can find inspiration. Think of it as the faculty library and faculty workroom on a global scale.
Writing -- When you're learning about something new, it's nice to have more than one resource to explore. This web project provides "four to explore" for each topic. On each page you'll find information, definitions, links, and other resources. Click a topic to start exploring!
Learn Spanish: A Free Online Tutorial
Dr. Alice Christie's Language Arts Page
EDSITEment - Lesson Plans: The Best of the Humanities on the Web from the National Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the National Trust for the Humanities, and the Verizon Foundation. This educational partnership brings online humanities resources from some of the world's great museums, libraries, cultural institutions, and universities directly to your classroom.
Education World® The Educator's Best Friend, Education World's goal is to make it easy for educators to integrate the Internet into the classroom. With 98 percent of the nation's public schools connected to the Internet, the need for a complete online educational guide is evident. This resource that includes
- a search engine for educational Web sites only, a place where educators can find information without searching the entire Internet;
- original content, including lesson plans, practical information for educators, information on how to integrate technology in the classroom, and articles written by education experts;
- site reviews;
- daily features and columns;
- teacher and principal profiles;
- Wire Side Chats with the important names in education;
- employment listings.
Teachers @ Work -- Teachers@Work, an innovative electronic employment service. If you are a teacher seeking a job or an educational human resource administrator searching for qualified personnel, Teachers@Work will be your most valuable resource. This nation-wide, online database matches the professional staffing needs of schools with teacher applicants who can fill those positions and provides an efficient and economical way to overcome the geographical limitations of recruitment, locating the most desirable teaching candidates.
Fred Jones' Tools for Teaching -- Tools for Teaching: The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Management "For teaching to be enjoyable, you must be able to simply relax and teach. Classroom management must be built from the ground up so that most problems do not occur." – Dr. Fred Jones
Teachers.Net Provides online chats for educators, lesson plans, employment information and more.
Dr. Alice Christie's Web Site -- If you can't find it here - you probably don't know what you are looking for anyway
SIOP Institute - Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol: The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model (Echevarria, Vogt & Short, 2004) was developed to provide teachers with a well articulated, practical model of sheltered instruction. The SIOP Model is currently used in most of the 50 states and in hundreds of schools across the U.S. as well as in several other countries. The intent of the model is to facilitate high quality instruction for ELLs in content area teaching.
Unit Planning -- Information on Unit Planning
Tips for picking softwareThere is no one best way to find FOSS projects that will best serve your needs. There are several rules of thumb you can use to help you make informed decisions.
* Do you already have something that will do the job well?
* Does the program do what you want?
* Do you care about the ideologies behind free software and open source software?
* Do you know other people that already use it?
* Is the current version over a year old?
* Are there user support mailing lists you can join?
