Free Programs to try
Photo Story – http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=92755126-a008-49b3-b3f4-6f33852af9c1&DisplayLang=en
Create slideshows using your digital
photos. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures. Add
stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your
photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions. Small file
sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. Watch them on your
TV, a computer, or a Windows Mobile–based portable device.
Google Sketchup6
– free 3D at http://sketchup.google.com/product_suf.html
Google SketchUp is a powerful yet
easy-to-learn 3D software tool that combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with
an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design. From
simple to complex, conceptual to realistic, Google SketchUp enables you to
build and modify 3D models quickly and easily.
Wink – http://www.debugmode.com/wink/ Wink is a Tutorial and Presentation
creation software, primarily aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software
(like a tutor for MS-Word/Excel etc). Using Wink you can capture screenshots,
add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate a highly effective
tutorial for your users.
OpenOffice.org
has free software that is just like Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint and can
be read by and saved to those programs.
This would be great for students who cannot afford to purchase the
Office package for their home computer.
http://code.google.com/projects.html
Open Source Projects @ GOOGLE -
Google is now hosting Open Source projects...
http://tossfoundation.org/tools.html
opencd.org
Websites to try
170 Ideas and
Resources for Teachers: http://www.ael.orgrtec/ideas.htm This is a 19-page list of technology
resources for the classroom. While the
length seems daunting, ti is very well organized and navigable. It contains many useful links tht will save
time over doing a web search for things such as free Internet service for students,
e-pal sites, and student web pages. Tip No. 170: “Technology changes in the
future will be reflected in what teachers do in their classrooms. Consider whether you as a teacher are
prepared for the influx of new ways of approaching instruction. Make a technology plan for your own
professional development, s4t goals for your own learning, and design a plan to
achieve your goals.”
Help students succeed in the classroom. Check out the Parent Toolkit at www.allkindsofminds.org (click on
the “parents” tab) to find strategies for helping kids who struggle in school.
Report Writing. This one helps students write reports and
correct citations in that report: http://citationmachine.net/
Switching credit
cards? Some balance transfer rates
last for only two to three months. Make
sure an introductory rate lasts for at least nine months before you transfer. Plan to pay off your balance within that time
or transfer to a card with an annual percentage rate (APR) that you can live
with after the introductory rate lapses.
Love a bargain? Visit www.gonetomorrow.com,
an online thrift store where you’ll find everything from jewelry to antiques,
with most items priced at just a few dollars.
Frontfinder.ws
Free-fonts.com The Paper
Wardrobe
My Monster Meals.com for coupons for restaurants. $25 for $10
ZIP Code.
Hp.com/go/3home.fun
Canonprintplanet.com/cards/postcards
Foryourparty.com
Thewebmachine.com (Adobe PhotoShop, Live Motion)
Help others – diningforwomen.org and suitcasesforkids.org
Five Freebies for the techie in you from MarketWatch.com (Ft. Worth Star Telegram, 10/24/06):
- Backpack
is a simple Web application that allows users to create shared Web pages
that can include to-do lists, notes and more. Your office staff or book club can stay
easily organized with this free tool.
Find it at www.backpackit.com
- FreeConference.com
offers the ability to set up free conference calls through its Web
site. Though callers have to join
by calling a long-distance number, there is no fee for the convenient
service. So, use your cell-phone
minutes and save.
- Who
needs a fax machine when you have eFax? You can receive faxes for free through
this easy-to-use service—you’ll just likely have to make do with a fax
number that’s not in your area code.
Try it at www.efax.com.
- Finding
a free Wi-Fi hot spot is like discovering gold. Buy why leave it up to serendipity? Check out the Wi-Fi Freespot Directory at wififreespot.com before you leave
the house so you know exactly where to log on.
- If you
find yourself in a store debating whether you should buy in person or
on-line, just refer to ShopEdge. This free service for your smart phone
allows you to check prices and reviews at Amazon.com before you buy. Download it from www.edgeq.com.
Free music service: ww.Pandora.com.
Teacher Web - $27 per year (discounts and free trial
accounts available. www.teacherweb.com Tired of the old “I didn’t know we had
homework!” gripe? That’s no longer an
excuse if all assignments are displayed online.
So try Teacher Web, which helps educators quickly snap together a Web
site. The styles and designs aren’t
splashy, but they are functional and can be used for projects, announcements,
grades—you name it: It’s an all-round online
bulletin board. Schools can use the
service for their Web sites, too, and teachers can collaborate on WebQuests, or
online classroom assignments. At last,
all the ease of the Internet age—without the headache.
Teach. Available in
streaming and download formats. FREE! www.teachnow.org
This heart-wrenching thirty-five minute documentary from
acclaimed producer and director Davis Guggenheim chronicles the rugged paths of
four courageous teachers during their freshman year in the trenches. They’re posted in South Central Los Angeles,
teaching very young kids, non-English-speaking kids, and kids whose parents
don’t give a damn. It’s a story of pain
and frustration but ultimately hope and inspiration. Share it with you colleagues, and go boldly
into the fray—but come out strong on the other side.
Edutopia,
September 2006
http://www.personalitytest.net/funtest/symbols.htm
- Personality tests
Career Test –
take a personality test and get resulting careers that would be suitable for
you! http://www.projectcareer.com/?code=G71-CPC50701-CareerTest&gclid=CJK5tdSZ_ocCFRhWUAodoWyWJg
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/116.html They might seem like common sense rules, but
it's easy to lose sight of goals and deadlines when there are so many
activities crowded into an average day, all claiming attention. These tips will
help high school students to prioritize and learn to better manage their time.
(High school level; HS)
INTERACTIVE JANUARY TEACHING CALENDAR: http://www.everydayteaching.com/ http://www.everydayteaching.com/Helpers/index.html Find resources here to match each day for the
month of January, covering all grade levels with timely activities. The 2nd
link above offers printable teaching forms for the New Year.
REACHING OUT TO STRUGGLING STUDENTS:
http://www.nea.org/classmanagement/ifc021008.html This high school teacher offers her
experiences in dealing with both highly successful and struggling students. She
provides several ways to reach students who are not always doing so well, with
a great philosophy of learning on both ends. (Middle to high school; MS-HS)
BLANK WEEKLY PLANNER PAGES:
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/time/print_weekly_planner.html
After reviewing the time management tips for students, above, give them copies
of this printable weekly planner to help schedule their time and activities.
(All grade levels; A)
PRINTABLE GRADEBOOK FORMS:
http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/worksheets/gradebook.pdf Many of you have asked for easy, printable
grade book forms. Here's one to print out, punch in your three hole paper
punch, and put into your binders. Two printable pages face each other, with
nine weeks of daily marking per subject and space for twenty-eight student
names. (All grade levels; A)
Henry Ford. The Year was 1914 . . . and today Henry
Ford and his Ford Motor Company announced a plan to pay workers a minimum of
$5.00 a day in wages, and a maximum work day of eight hours. A controversial figure, Ford was often
imbedded in disputes, and his measures here to improve workers' lives were also
seen as a counter to his assembly line production. He was criticized for paying
above average wages, yet he also set up a profit sharing and distribution plan
for his employees during this same year. Learn more about Henry Ford: Site
also has links to articles on other entrepreneurs.
http://www.time.com/time/time100/builder/profile/ford.html
MONTHLY NEWS AND CALENDAR ACTIVITIES:
http://www.usaweekend.com/classroom/nie_cal.html USA Weekend Magazine offers a free monthly
themed teaching guide, complete with news story writing activities, take home
student activities, contests for students, and themed holiday teaching tools.
Find their 2007 planning calendar here. (All grade levels; A)
CLASSROOM LIST GENERATOR: http://www.thecanadianteacher.com/tools/lists/class/
First enter the number of students in your classes, then choose your list name
(grading sheet, comment sheet, etc.) and enter your students' names to generate
new lists for whatever purpose you need. (All)
LATE & ABSENT STUDENT POLICIES: http://www.nea.org/classmanagement/ifc051129.html This educator offers some sound advice on
dealing with late students and having students prepared with their work. See if
her tips will work for you. (4-12)
THE THREE MINUTE PAUSE: http://www.readingquest.org/strat/3mp.html
http://www.readingquest.org/pdf/3mp.pdf Here is a great idea to incorporate into any
of your classes, but especially the lecture-heavy or seminar classes. It gives
students a brief time to catch up, summarize, reflect and question. Use the 2nd
link above for a black line master. (4-12)
WEB BIBLIOGRAPHY CARDS: http://www.everydayteaching.com/Helpers/biblio.web.html If students have a research project due soon,
chances are they will be using the internet for resources and information. Have
them keep careful track of their sources with these printable web bibliography
cards. (6-12)
ALTERNATIVE READING RESPONSES:
http://instech.tusd.k12.az.us/balancedlit/handbook/BLHS/blwayhs.htm This page provides an alphabetical list of
different and very creative ways that students might use as alternatives to the
typical book report or literary essay. For any activity chosen, have students
write up their own work proposal and due date.(6-12)
Free Simulation for Your PDA or Cell Phone The GoVenture Lemonade Stand
simulation is going MOBILE!
Now, you and your students can play this fun and educational program on a
Flash-enabled PDA or cell phone — completely free. Run a virtual lemonade stand
— the perfect first step to learning the basics of running a business or
applying concepts in subjects such as math, finance, career, or general life
skills in a fun business setting. Learn
more and download the program here
Get ready for Entrepreneurship Week USA: Feb. 24 – Mar. 3, 2007 Host a business simulation competition — an
easy way to generate excitement and interest.
Free software available. In
partnership with the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education, we are offering
free use of our GoVenture Lemonade Stand simulation to any school or non-profit
organization wishing to host a business simulation competition during
Entrepreneurship Week USA. GoVenture Lemonade Stand is an ideal program for a
competition because it is easy to start, easy to play, does not require facilitation,
and can run on any Windows computer. Players can range in age from elementary
school to adult. GoVenture Lemonade Stand can be installed on one or more
computers, and players can simply walk up to the computer(s) and start playing. To find out how to host your own GoVenture
Lemonade Stand competition, contact us at [email protected]
or call 1.800.331.2282.
WebQuest: Small Business. Have
you ever dreamed of being your own boss but you're not certain of where to
start? This issue's free activity is a WebQuest which will engage students in
the early start-up tasks involved in creating a Small Business. This activity is free to Live the Learning
Newsletter subscribers, who receive the Activity Code via email. Not a
subscriber? Sign up now for a free subscription. Download
free activity
Ansel Adams. The Year was 1902 . . .and the American
photographer Ansel Adams was born today in San Francisco, CA.
Both an accomplished pianist and photographer, it was Adams' Yosemite
photos that made his name. View a collection of Adams'
beautiful black and white photos at the Sierra Club's online gallery: http://www.sierraclub.org/ansel_adams/gallery/
MAKE A MARDI GRAS MASK:
http://www.everydayteaching.com/Thisday/Feb20.2007.html Scroll down to make a terrific Mardi Gras
mask, complete with a mask template.
Also find Reading Activity Booklets, Writing Prompts, and Interactive
Flashcards.
Top 4 Free Ringtone Sites:
Ringtones-trance.net - Ringtone
Hits Big hit ringtones for your mobile. Get the big hits
now. www.ringtones-trance.net
1000+ Ringtones 100% Worry Free Music Ringtones. Download
Today's Hottest Songs Now. www.Ringtone.com
♫ Ringtones ♫
Great selection of ringtones. Enter your phone number and send. Choose from
thousands. www.Flycell.com
Ringtones from Sendme Mobile Get Cell Phone Ringtones of Your Favorite
Songs - Get the Newest. www.sendmemobile.com
A PARADE OF PRESIDENTS:
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0701/games/game_intro.html
How well do you know the American Presidents? Try this online quiz to test your
skills. Find out which state has seen the most presidential births, how tall
Abe Lincoln really was, or which President created Yellowstone National Park.
3-D TEXTURE PAINTING: http://www.kinderart.com/painting/impasto.shtml
Impasto painting... just what is it? Well Vincent Van Gogh used it, and your
students can create their own impasto to create loads of texture in their
paintings. Think of subjects such as
choppy waves, stubbles of a freshly mowed field, sunflower centers, bricks, or
fruits and vegetables that have rough surfaces. They would all make perfect
subjects for this wonderful art lesson plan. (A)
MITOSIS FLIPBOOKS:
http://www.exploratorium.org/imaging_station/flipbook_mitosis.html Very cool... Download five pages of the
stages of mitosis of a fruit fly (Drosophia melanogaster), and assemble the
parts as directed to watch the nuclei divide in a mitosis flipbook. (MS-HS)
CRITERIA CHECKLISTS FOR ASSESSMENTS:
http://www.thecanadianteacher.com/tools/assessment/checklist/ Enter up to ten criteria for your own
checklists for student work assessment in this online and interactive teacher
tool. Print out the criteria to share with students for each project or paper
due. (UE-HS)
WHAT TO DO WHEN STUDENTS ROCK THE BOAT:
http://www.nea.org/classmanagement/ifc060124.html Comparing loss of control with students to a
"Captain Bligh" effect, this educator offers real solutions to gain
control of unruly and disrespectful students. (UE-HS)
CONTRACT FOR RESPONSIBILITY: http://www.nea.org/classmanagement/ifc060620.html It's never too late to introduce a contract
between student, parent, and teacher. This one covers all three parties,
listing reasonable expectations and obligations to be backed up with
signatures. (UE-HS)
IMPROVING MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS:http://www.idea.ksu.edu/papers/Idea_Paper_16.pdf While written for college instructors, the
discussion and tips offered here on improving multiple choice tests will help
you with your own classroom testing applications.(MS-HS)
http://www.lessonplansearch.com/index.html I wrote a computer
game for my geography class to use when we review our chapters. My game is kind
of like Jeopardy, and the teacher can edit to questions and question
categories. Each question is multiple choice, and points are shown on the game
board. There must be three teams, and each team has a captain who is at the
computer and represents their team. The captain chooses the question and
selects answers. A timer can be enabled so that every 5 seconds the question
point value decreases by however much you want. This program is very easy to
use, and it went over well with my classmates. For more information on
this game, please contact me at: [email protected] Or you can go to my website:
http://www.likuid-designs.com
Fonts for Kids - a large collection which includes a trace
font and lots of fun and thematic fonts (especially Disney-like fonts and
others)
http://www.momscorner4kids.com/fonts/index.htm
Billy Bear's Fonts - includes
handwritten fonts, a tracing font and holiday theme fonts (windows only):
http://www.billybear4kids.com/fonts/fonts.htm
cute! BRS
Kids Fonts - a small font site, but
it has a "D'Nealian-like" tracing font and a manuscript one: http://kidsfonts.mivox.com/
Cool Archive Fonts - over 950 fonts
(macintosh and windows):
http://www.coolarchive.com/fonts.cfm?parameter=main
Font Garden
- huge collection of fonts (especially funn since each font is displayed in the
format of a quote) - includes a "penmanship print " font to teach
manuscript and MUCH more: http://www.fontgarden.com/archive/
One Scrappy Site - a collection of
fonts and links to other font resources - start with the list sorted by theme! http://www.onescrappysite.com/downloads.html
Blue Vinyl Fonts - large collection
- free fonts include a variety of handwritting fonts (including trace and
others) but you will have to go through pages of fonts to find them
http://www.reflectdesign.com/bvfonts/freeware.shtml
Larabie Fonts - huge collection,
many are not free, but use "free" as your search word and you will
find many including a Zaner Bloser Primary Print font.
http://www.larabiefonts.com/
Kat's Fun Fonts - lots of fonts and
"dings" - Dingbats are like fonts except instead of letters, when you
type a letter it will make a picture (dingbat) on your screen or document
http://katsfunfonts.com
More fun font sites: http://www.jinga65.homestead.com/fontindex.html
http://www.pizzadude.dk/freefonts.php http://www.fontface.com/main.html
Clip Art for Teachers: Here are some good sources for clipart which
you can use in class. There are TONS of online clipart sources – these are
“safer” than most! http://school.discovery.com/clipart/ http://www.teacherfiles.com/clip_art.htm http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/ http://classroomclipart.com/ http://pics4learning.com/
Resources about Games
Games
for Specific Audiences
Scavenger
Hunts
How
to make a scavenger hunt
Game
Compendium Sites
MORE
Game Compendium Sites
Puzzles
and Brain Teasers too
Word
Puzzles and Brain Teasers
Jigsaw
Puzzles
CARVE A VIRTUAL PUMPKIN:
http://www.bellaonline.com/code/doll/pumpkin/
No cutting needed for this online version of pumpkin carving; simply click and
drag the various shapes to create a jack-o-lantern.
FALL CLIPART: NICE SITE http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Fall.html Choose from a varied collection of clipart
images and graphics, including fall leaves, pumpkins, harvest images,
scarecrows, sunflowers, and more.
ONLINE PRACTICE MODULES: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm
Find tips and practice modules for PowerPoint, Macs, MS Word, pc's,
Dreamweaver, Excel, and more for either your own use, or for creating a
tutorial for your middle
or high school students.
ACADEMIC NOTES HANDOUTS:
http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/6-12/Tools/academicnotes.pdf With reminders on what to be thinking about,
what information to be collecting, and how, these printable notes can help
students become organized and plan out any class
assignment.
RECIPE FOR A RESEARCH PAPER:
http://www.ckcolorado.org/units/8th_grade/8_RecipeForaResearchPaper.pdf
Middle school students will get a solid grounding in writing research papers
with this resource. Seven lesson plans guide student efforts in outlining,
using note cards, defining a thesis, citation methods, writing rough drafts,
editing for accuracy and coherence, and writing their final copies. Student
worksheets include handouts in directions for a library scavenger hunt, making
different kinds of thesis statements, practice with outlines, and more.
Download.com – a good source to locate freeware for
computers.
http://www.schoolnet.ca/aboriginal/lessons/index-e.html
- Internet lesson plans
http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.mspx
- teacher lessons
pcfonts.com
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/bulletinboards/index.htm
WHICH CAME FIRST?
http://www.mit.edu/afs/athena/org/i/invent/www/ima/which1.html Which invention came first, radar or sonar?
Morse code or Braille? Try your luck in this online game of invention
connections, ordering the various pairs of inventions and learning more about
all of them.
LAST MINUTE WRITING EXERCISES FOR HALLOWEEN: Good activities.
http://www.teachersdesk.org/halloween.html Practice all different formats for writing:
letters, instructions, a history report, and more to incorporate a Halloween
theme in your writing lessons this week.
www.GailLovely.com Downloading fonts is not tricky - be
sure to pick fonts for your operating system and follow directions for
installing the fonts - then they should work in your word processing program or
other software. Great site!
NOVEMBER WRITING PROMPTS:
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/daily-writing-prompts/november/index.htm
Aligned with calendar events for the month of November, find resources and
writing prompts for your students, appropriate for third grade through middle
school. A printable student worksheet is also available.
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Instructional Technologies: Links ....Online Technology Materials. The ENTIRE manual for AppleWorks 5.0 and teacher templates absolutely free .http://danenet.wicip.org/mmsd-it/itlinkpg.htm
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Microsoft Word Tutorial FreeTutorials. Microsoft Word Basics. Microsoft Excel Basics. Windows 98 Tutorial. ...http://www.baycongroup.com/wlesson0.htm
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Macromedia Dreamweaver Free Online Training. Dreamweaver. More Free Tutorials. Macromedia Dreamweaver Free Courses/Tutorials. http://www.learnthat.com/courses/viewlets/dreamweaver/
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Online Spreadsheet Tutorials (Ecel Basics) This page is a collection of Internet links which provide instruction on using spreadsheet programs. Some of these tutorials cover just the very basics, others are more comprehensive.
http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/edpy202/tutorial/spreadsheet/spreadsheet.htm
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Using AppleWorks Spreadsheets Spreadsheet Basics. Finding your way around. Data is stored and displayed in cells. A cell is addressed by column letter and row number.
http://www.mtsd.org/district/technology/Technology_Integration/usingawss.html
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Online PowerPoint Tutorials This page is a collection of Internet links which provide instruction on using Microsoft PowerPoint. Some of these tutorials cover just the very basics, others are more comprehensive.
http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/edpy202/tutorial/PowerPoint/PowerPoint.htm
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Atomic Learning breaks down your favorite software into fast-loading tutorial movie "atoms," played right over the Internet. We show you how to use a program, with narration. http://www.atomiclearning.com
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LearningElectric.com. QuickTime video tutorials are temporarily stored on your computer and play in your web browser with the free QuickTime plug-in. This cross-platform video format can be viewed on PCs and MACs. Turtorials offered on Microsoft Office programs, KidPix 3, Inspiration and more. http://www.learningelectric.com
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On-Line Technology Tutorials From Around the World Wide Web. Microsoft Office, AppleWorks, and more. 2000 Tutorials - Individual skills tutorials, formatting ...
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line2.htm
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At GCF Global Learningў, we offer Self-Paced courses and Instructor-Supported classes. All classes are free and conducted online.
http://gcflearnfree.org
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This site provides an on-line set of tutorials for the various training topics available in the staff development lab. Please feel free to print and distribute these as you need to for your colleagues or students.
http://www4.district125.k12.il.us/webmeisters/cchausis/tutorial/
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Techtorials Step-by-step technology tutorials for teachers. Make a PowerPoint Countdown clock, create a self-grading quiz, create a newsletter or an interactive map. Great ideas for you to use! http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/archives/techtorials.shtml |
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Copyright Tips and Issues: Getting Student Permission to Publish ...
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/online/copy2.htm
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A set of great ideas for using a digital camera in the classroom. Adaptable for high school.
http://www.edzone.net/~mwestern/pix.html
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Teachers use clay animation to help students solidify their understanding and review units they have covered. Check out these great examples from Vernon River Consolidated School on Prince Edward Island in Canada. They based their clay animation project on Unit One in the SciencePower Nine textbook from McGraw-Hill.
http://www.edu.pe.ca/vrcs/grassroots/2003/gr9/science/clay.htm
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Adobe Digital Kids Club. Get the most from your digital camera with tips on how to take great photos. Lessons and activities. digital photography, Go digital in your classroom with step by step ideas.
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/main.html
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Find Sounds. Animal, Nature, Other Sounds , Animal Sounds, Wildlife Sounds, Bird Sounds, Pet Sounds, Farm Animal Sounds, Sea Animal Sounds, Insect Sounds, Dinosaur Sounds, Animal Cries, Nature Sounds, Transportation Sounds, and Space Sounds. http://www.findsounds.com
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Top 10 tips for great pictures Tips for Great Pictures. Top 10 tips. There is an online camera for you to practice some of the tips.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=317&pq-locale=en_US
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Digital Camera What do you do with a digital camera? Check here for a great list of ideas.
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/digitalcameras.htm
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Making Clay Animation Nothing engages students more than bringing the curriculum to life with clay animation.
http://www.tech4learning.com/claykit/samples.html
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KidzSing Garden of Songs ═══ The lyrics of nursery rhymes and classic children's songs are contained on this colorful site. Includes links to other music websites for kids.
http://www.gardenofsong.com/
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Freeplay Music offers free network synchronization to all BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC national network content broadcasts in exchange for music cue sheet compliance.
http://www.freeplaymusic.com
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Songs for Teaching: Educational Children's Music Songs for Teaching The Definitive Source for Educational Music. Creative teachers can use music to teach content across the curriculum -- to students of all ...
http://www.songsforteaching.com/
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Grandpa Tucker's Rhymes and Tales Call the kids and all the family! Share the Love of Language with funny stories that deliver a message and silly poems that bring a smile.
http://www.grandpatucker.com/
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Mark Damon offers PowerPoint versions of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, The Weakest Link, and Hollywood Squares. Download them for free, then unzip them and add your own questions. Directions are included and it is easy to use.
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/winnergame022500.html
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Cyber Exchange for Educators: A collection of education-related PowerPoint presentations that may be viewed on the web or are zipped files. This page includes PowerPoint presentations for both elementary and secondary classrooms. http://208.183.128.3/ce/ppt.htm
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Jeopardy Games Created by Teachers A couple of games and a Jeopardy Game template to download. http://www.elainefitzgerald.com/jeopardy.htm
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PowerPoint Resources PowerPoint Resources offers PowerPoint Tutorials, PowerPoint Design Templates, Examples to download, Rubrics, PowerPoint Presentation Tips, and other resources. By clicking on a link, you can get instruction for teachers, students and free things to download.
http://www.dcet.k12.de.us/teach/galgano/ppresource.htm
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Jeopardy Games Updated 05/18/2001. Refresh or Reload this page for the current update. ... ENJOY! Keep checking back for more Jeopardy Games! Title. Grade Level.
http://www.hardin.k12.ky.us/res_techn/countyjeopardygames.htm
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Atomic Learning This site has free tutorials in Quicktime movie format. Need a quick review on how to set up a PowerPoint slide show, this site gives you clear easy to follow instructions.
http://www.atomiclearning.com
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Create a Graph Graphs and charts are great because they communicate information visually. Learn about different types of graphs and charts and how to create them.
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/Graphing/
CalculateForFree.com Free online calculators for use at home and school.
http://www.calculateforfree.com The ABC List of Things to Graph These are just a few things that teachers and elementary students can use to chartdata.. Be sure to check the underlined links.http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/kadkins/graphing_abc.htm
HOLIDAY CLIPART: http://www.internetclipart.com/hHolidays/Christmas.htm
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/xmas/clip1.html
http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Clipart/Holidays/Christmas Penguins, teddy bears, gingerbread men, and
holiday greetings... They're all here in these December holiday collections of
clipart.
11 TECHNIQUES FOR BETTER CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE:
http://www.honorlevel.com/techniques.xml From learning how to conduct Low-Profile
Intervention to using Environmental Control to enrich your classroom, using
Modeling, or Non-Verbal Cuing... Find 11 tips here to help you tackle any
discipline problems.
WEEKLY TEACHING TIPS:
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/weeklytips.phtml Need a dose of teaching tips each week to
help organize, inform, and inspire? This site offers a wide variety of brief
but useful tips, from organizing your classroom, to planning for substitutes,
or improving class transitions.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING TRICKS: http://www.av.qnet.com/~rsturgn/index.htm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/grade/graphicorganizer/substituteinfo.pdf
Specifically addressed to substitute teachers, find a large resource here for
preparation, knowing what to expect during a typical day of teaching, and a bag
of tricks for difficult moments. Use the 2nd link above to access a printable
substitute teacher's information sheet.
BUSY WORK IDEAS FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:
http://www.av.qnet.com/~rsturgn/busywork.htm Just in case you need some spare ideas for
those times you must call in a substitute teacher, try this list of "Busy
Work Ideas".
TALKING TEACHING:
http://www.talkingteaching.co.uk/resources/tradesecrets.cfm Numerous tips have been collected at this
site to assist teachers in all concerns. Topics cover assessment, class-room
management, encouraging student participation, shifting attitudes, class
starters, and more, all submitted by teachers.
INTERACTIVE KEYBOARDING: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ Choose between four skill levels to begin
with, and use the remainder of the levels for your students to progress through
as they become more competent with keyboarding tasks. Lively animals guide
students through keyboard familiarity with hands-on exercises.
TEACHING SPREADSHEETS:http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/ict/ict2.htm
Numerous different spreadsheet activities are available in pdf lesson plans,
covering grades three through six.
A VARIETY OF SPREADSHEET ACTIVITIES:
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow4/may99/spreadsheet.html
Find several exercises to incorporate spreadsheet activities into your lesson
plans, including timelines for Sitting Bull, interview forms, Civil War battle
graphing, and more.
IDEAS FOR COMPUTER TEACHERS:http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1927.html
If you need some fresh suggestions for computer lessons in your lab or
classroom, try this list of innovative teaching ideas; great for middle school
classes.
COMPUTER CAPERS: http://www.buddyproject.org/capers/default.asp Here is a huge resource for
computer/technology activities that can easily be incorporated into either your
computer lab time, or any of your current areas of study across the curriculum.
Simply define your parameters with grade and topic, then submit for a wide
variety of technology-based exercises.
DAILY TEACHING RESOURCES:
http://www.everydayteaching.com/Thisday/Dec15th.html Each day discover new resources geared to
monthly themes and holidays, with teaching tools and printable student
worksheets, simply by clicking on each school day on the calendar. All grade
levels covered; try December 15th above for resources on Hanukkah, Christmas,
winter, and Los Posadas, as well as quotes and writing prompts.
THE TWO MINUTE RULE: http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/organization/2minute.html Need some help getting organized? Try
following this set of rules to get the paperwork in place, the task done, and
the focus on track.
GETTING IN TOUCH WITH PARENTS: http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/organization/092198.html If you are used to experiencing some
frustration when trying to get in touch with your students' parents, then try
the excellent tips here. Included are ideas from obtaining correct contact
info, to knowing exactly how to play phone tag when necessary.
POLYHEDRAL ORNAMENTS: http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/math/geometry/solids/ Combine holiday festivities with math in
action, where your class will be studying geometric solids and then learning
how to create those solids with paper. Use red, greens, golds, and sparkly
silver papers to make these polyhedrons into wonderful Christmas ornaments.
THE 12 DAYS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL:
http://teach.fcps.net/trt10/Documents/12days.pdf Here is the Twelve Days of Christmas, with a
twist... Your students might appreciate these lyrics, with hallway passes, calculators,
new textbooks, and sharpened pencils instead of all those birds. However, they
will have to find out just how much money they will all cost (with a chart
included for individual item costs), and set up an Excel spreadsheet so that it
will calculate the cost for them. Step-by-step directions are included for this
middle to high school holiday lesson plan.
Open Your Google, Students.
The omnipresent search engine, Google, has launched www.google.com/educators, a Web site
that features teachers’ guides for various products such as SketchUp 3D design
software and Google Maps. The site also
offers lesson plans centered on Google Earth and Discovery Education’s
unitedstreaming video-on-demand service.
Google says programs such as “Google-certified teachers” and a quarterly
newsletter are in the works.
‘{Education} is not our main focus, but we truly want to help educators
bring technology into their classrooms,” says Google’s Cristin Frodella. (Technology & Learning, November
2006)
JANUARY TEACHING TOOLS CALENDAR: http://www.everydayteaching.com/ This teaching calendar includes all kinds of
resources for the month of January, with a daily supply of fresh writing
prompts for all age and grade groups, as well as valuable daily editing
exercises. (A)
USING AND TEACHING POWERPOINT:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_powerpoint.htm Both basic and advanced skills are included
in these online tutorials for PowerPoint; students can follow, for example, a
step-by-step presentation module. Also included are topic specific modules for
teaching applications.(MS-HS)
VIRTUAL MUSEUM EXHIBITS OF TECHNOLOGY:
http://www.ieee-virtual-museum.org/exhibit/index.php
Ask your students to imagine what the world was like before technology.
Technology has developed so quickly that they might be hard put to imagine no
telephones or internet. Find out how it all came about, starting with a virtual
presentation on the history of electricity, visiting how microwaves in the
universe can cook your dinner, or how nanotechnology is developing. A Thomas
Edison exhibit and a feature on digital music recording are also available
here.
Tried It! This is an interesting site, and the articles
about music will appeal to a unique subgroup of your students!
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS: http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Planning charts, sequence charts, four column charts, idea wheels, ladders,
persuasion maps.... These are just some of the numerous graphic organizers
available to you
here. (3-12)
STUDENT REMEDIATION PLAN:
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/downloads/pdf/remediation_plan.pdf
http://www.everydayteaching.com/Helpers/contract.html
You might be able to help struggling students by using an attack strategy and
student contract. Use the 1st link above for a printable student remediation
plan, listing the problem area and the
solution and steps that need to be taken. The 2nd link above offers a printable
student-teacher contract. (4-12)
CREATING A CLASSROOM WEBSITE:http://www2.richland2.org/ne/classonline.html
http://www.teachers.net/sampler/
Here is a great place to start creating a website, with lots of advice on how
to create your own classroom web site, examples, templates, and resources all
included. The 2nd link above will take you to an automated teacher homepage
maker.
FEBRUARY WRITING PROMPTS:
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/daily-writing-prompts/february/index.htm
Each of the writing prompts on this February calendar is linked to an
illustrated pdf file. Students can work directly on this worksheet, or use a
student journal for the daily prompts, linked to historical events.
BOOKMARK HEARTS: http://www.everydayteaching.com/Crafts/quiver.html
http://www.everydayteaching.com/Images/quiver.pdf
These hearts open on the dotted line to clip to a page for all the bookworms in
your class - and for any other students who need to be encouraged in reading as
well. The arrows also are page markers, great for marking notable pages for
class reading assignments. Actual size templates to print onto colored paper or
cardstock are available on the 2nd link above.
UNDERSTANDING CITATIONS: http://mciu.org/%7Espjvweb/citedconsulted.html Use this prep handout to help your high
school students understand the difference between consulting works for research
projects, and citing works, and then of course knowing specifically when to
cite resources. (9-12)
SPONGE ACTIVITIES FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL:
http://classes.seattleu.edu/masters_in_teaching/teed522/professor/Resources/sponge.html
This collection of activities is specifically selected for grades six through
twelve. Use them for any time you need a five minute filler or bell work.
(7-12)
STUDENT FEEDBACK ON GOOD TEACHERS:
http://www.consultingpupils.co.uk/Resources/November%201%20Conference/Jean%20nov%201.htm What makes a good teacher? Why not ask those
who benefit the most from a teacher's capacities, his or her students. This
article summarizes what students have said about their best teachers, what makes them great,
and how they were able to create great lessons. (All)
ANECDOTAL NOTES: http://www.thecanadianteacher.com/pdfs/Anecdotal%20Notes.pdf Use these printable student lists for any
number of classroom uses, including anecdotes to prompt reminders of student
work, behavior, preferences, etc. (All)
PRACTICE RANKING SOURCES: http://mciu.org/%7Espjvweb/ranking.html
http://mciu.org/%7Espjvweb/rankingms.html In a practice worksheet for high school
student research papers, a possible search results page is listed. Students
must rank the results by their value to their own papers, giving reasons for
their chosen ratings. Use the 2nd link above for the same type of exercise, but
this one geared specifically to middle school. (7-12)
EVALUATING WEBSITES:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html Here is a great checklist to help your
students understand how to use the internet for research, and especially how to
determine the quality and appropriateness of the various websites they may come
across doing a search. (7-12)
CHALLENGE YOUR SENSES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/senseschallenge/ Be careful; these exercises are not as simple
as they might at first seem. Explanations are included for why these simple
sensory exercises can deceive us. (6-12)
GRAPHICS DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/graphics/ Explore the world of graphics with these
online tools, with sketching, enhancing, charts, graphic media, etc. all
covered in interactive exhibitions and quizzes.(7-12)
PAPER SQUARES VALENTINE:
http://www.mycraftbook.com/craftidea.asp?craftID=570 This is a unique way to build a Valentine
heart, using squares to form a wonderful geometric heart. Try different colored
papers for a beautiful rainbow effect. (3-7)
VINTAGE VALENTINES:
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10432 These Valentines would make beautiful gifts
for parents or other relatives; ask them to send in several family pictures to
include on these special cards, sure to become family treasures. (K-6)
MOSAIC HEARTS: http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/mosaicheart.shtml Here's a creative and unique approach to
Valentine's Day art, where paper mosaic pieces are glued on a poster board to
craft a colorful heart and background. Challenge older students to cut out
themed words in irregular shapes in order to make their mosaics with
words, as well as with pictures. (All)
CAN YOU NAME THAT PRESIDENT? http://www.primarygames.com/presidents/start.htm Who was the first President to live in the
White House? Which American President
has his image on both the one dollar bill and on the twenty-five cent coin?
Whose picture appears on the twenty dollar bill? How well do you know your
American Presidents? Find out here, along with a bit of interesting trivia for
each one. (4-6) Use this site to
develop a trivia quiz or to make a PowerPoint presentation.
INTERNET HUNT ON BLACK HISTORY:
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/bh_hunt_quiz.html Excellent primary sources highlight this
internet treasure hunt on African American history. Students must visit the
various online resources, answer the quiz, and then check the resource to find
out if their answer was correct. They will then consider their online research
in light of creating a thesis statement, with guided questions supporting the
effort. (7-12)
FAMOUS SPEECHES VIDEO GALLERY:
http://www.history.com/media.do?action=listing&sortBy=1&sortOrder=A&topic=GREAT%20SPEECHES From Dr. King's famous "I Have a
Dream" speech, to Mohandas Ghandi speaking in London, or Gerald Ford
pardoning former President Richard Nixon, you can witness a piece of history in
a time capsule with these online videos.
SAT ESSAY PROMPTS, WRITING PROMPTS
& DAILY TEACHING RESOURCES:
http://www.everydayteaching.com/ This site provides great daily writing
prompts across all grade levels, but particularly for SAT writing exam practice
for older grades. Click on any calendar date for the daily prompt. This website
also offers a free email newsletter, sending classroom resources such as
grammar exercises, vocabulary and spelling activities, writing prompts, and
computer lab-ready internet exercises to your email inbox - an invaluable
service for busy teachers. Use the 2nd link above to access the sample
newsletter.
CREATING A CLASSROOM WEB
SITE: http://www2.richland2.org/ne/classonline.html http://www.teachers.net/sampler/
Here is a great place to start, with lots of advice on how to create your own
classroom web site, examples, templates, and resources all included. The 2nd
link above will take you to an automated teacher homepage maker.
10 APPROACHES TO BETTER
DISCIPLINE:
http://www.nea.org/classmanagement/disck021113.html It would be great if "The Calm
Reminder" would be all it takes, but for those times when classroom
discipline becomes a problem, try out these tips.
8 TIPS TO CULTIVATE PARENT
INVOLVEMENT:
http://www.nea.org/classmanagement/ifc021029.html Here is a list of do's and don'ts to help
cultivate parental involvement with your class. See if they work for you,
starting with engaging these tips in parent-teacher conferences.
TEACHING NEWSLETTER: http://www.everydayteaching.com/lists/?p=subscribe
http://www.everydayteaching.com/Newsletter/sample.html
This free email newsletter is a
superior new resource for educators. Each weekly issue delivers classroom ready
internet exercises, writing prompts, student and teaching handouts, grammar
exercises, sponge activities.
COOL TEXT GRAPHICS GENERATOR: http://www.cooltext.com Choose your text, your fonts, textures, and
images, and create your own personalized logo or button with this customized
graphics generator.
HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT
PARENTS:
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/tips/parents/difficult.html The tips here offer some solid advice in
dealing with confrontational or angry parents. They are, in fact, appropriate
for dealing with most of the difficult people or situations you will inevitably
encounter in your professional life.
http://www.bettersolutions.com/default.aspx Better Excel and Word Solutions
(for all Microsoft Office users) - This web site contains everything you need
to know about Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. The content is split into
sections and each section contains the basic as well as the more advanced
topics. Each page illustrates simple techniques which can be used to help you
improve your skills and knowledge. Their stated hope is that their web site
helps you to get the most from your Microsoft Office applications.
Good site: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ct-bus.htm Lots of links for business-related subjects
and lesson plans. http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ct-it.htm
These are Information Technology links.
PRINT & USE TEACHER DOWNLOADS. <http://www.thecanadianteacher.com/downloads/> From teaching ebooks on various topics,
to printable graph paper, organization templates, behavior management forms,
printable calendars, awards and certificates, and school and classroom passes, there
is much here to help you in your daily teaching routines. (All)
REPORT CARD COMMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL:
<http://www.cbv.ns.ca/sstudies/activities/management/record.html#top> Whether you need a comment for a specific
subject, for testing, class participation, homework assignments, achievement,
attendance, or non-specific remarks, there are numerous appropriate comments –
both negative and positive - to help you out here. (7-12)
COMPUTER CAPERS: http://www.buddyproject.org/capers/default.asp Here is a huge resource for
computer/technology activities that can easily be incorporated into either your
computer lab time, or any of your current areas of study across the curriculum.
Simply define your parameters with grade and topic, then submit for a wide
variety of technology-based exercises.
FUNDING & GRANT RESOURCES:
http://rivapprod2.riverdeep.net/portal/page?_pageid=393,104464&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Learn which corporations and foundations are currently offering grants and
funds. Click on your state to see the
education funding resources now available in your area, and use the 2nd link
below for successful grant writing strategies and checklists.
http://rivapprod2.riverdeep.net/portal/page?_pageid=393,104464&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
http://www.riverdeep.net/portal/page?_pageid=393,137535&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL