Classroom Instruction and Technology |
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Classroom Instruction That Works General Resources |
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| McRel Power Walkthrough | Seminar and software help turn brief classroom observations into real opportunities for coaching teachers |
| McRel Compendium | A compendium of content standards and benchmarks for K-12 education |
| Ontario Education | A practical guide to improve boys' literacy skills |
| What Works in Classroom Instruction | 180-page .pdf. To download to your computer, right-click and "Save Target As..." |
| Out on a Lim - Marzano | Integrating the McREL and Marzano research on classroom instruction that works with videoconferencing, particularly collaborative projects |
| Focus on Effectiveness (netc.org) | Integrating technologies into research-based strategies |
Identifying Similarities and Differences |
| Diffen | Compare, contrast and find the difference between any two things |
| Inspiration | Improve writing and thinking skills |
| Kidspiration | Visual learning to strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math, and develop thinking skills |
| Living Things | BBC site for English, math and science games, reading and quizzes |
| Metaphors and Similies: BrainPOP | BrainPOP movie, learn how to make comparisons |
| Graphic Organizers | Download .pdf files for varous uses, also other links |
| Similarities and Differences | Templates for identifying similarities and differences |
| SMART Board Lesson Activity Toolkit | Gallery collection of customizable tools and templates, activities, games, graphics |
| Word Family Sort | Read, Write, Think activity modeled after publication by international Reading Association |
Analogies |
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| Analogies Jeopardy | Find the word that correctly completes the analogies given |
| Analogy PopUp | Choose the correct answer from a list of choices |
| Awesome Analogies | Score points by answering questions correctly |
| Analogy of the Day | Multiple choice: which word completes the analogy |
| Sadler-Oxford | Game to select the comparable word to complete the analogy |
| Teaching Science with Analogies | Links and examples to help learning the concept of analogy |
Compare and Contrast |
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| Teaching The Compare/Contrast Essay | Preparing to make writing assignments and select topics |
Venn Diagrams |
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| Enchanted Learning Venn Diagrams | Several Venn diagram printouts |
| Holt Interactive Graphic Organizers | Click on a graphic organizer to download a PDF |
| Online Venn Diagram Maker | Graphic organizer maker and other teacher tools |
| Free Venn Diagram Maker download | Software download  |
Summarizing and Note Taking |
| AutoSummarize Using Microsoft Word | AutoSummarize a document in Microsoft Office Word 2007 (video tutorial included) |
| Blogger | Google app to create your own blog |
| Eduscapes | Concepts for summarizing and note-taking |
| GoogleDocs and Spreadsheets | Requires a Google account (free) |
| Microsoft Word Summary Rules (.pdf) | How-to suggestions |
| Webbing Using Microsoft Word (.pdf) | Create a web that you will print out and have students fill in by hand |
| NoteStar | An Internet utility to assist in the preparation of research papers |
| Notemaking Info | Notetaking suggestions |
| ReadWriteThink | Classroom resources, professional development, parent and after-school resources |
| Reading Quest Summarizing | Summarizing what, when and how-to |
| SMARTBoard Lesson: Making Notes |
Click on title to download lesson |
| Summarizing What You Read | Click on title to download lesson |
| Summarizing and Notetaking | Templates |
| Summarizing Strategies | Five summarizing examples |
| ThinkTank | Help students develop a Research Organizer |
Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition |
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| Award Certificate Maker | Printable Award Certificate Maker |
| Certificates for Teachers | Teacher and student certificate maker |
| Effort and Recognition Templates | Reinforce Effort and Provide Recognition |
| Effort and Achievement Rubric (.doc) | Rubric from A Handbook for Classroom Instruction That Works, Marzano, p. 99-100 |
| Kids Are Authors | Annual competition open to Grades K–8, designed to encourage students to use their reading, writing, and artistic skills to create their own books |
| KidBibs Awards | Send awards via e-mail or print them out or both |
| 123 Certificates | Free printable school certificate templates and awards |
| Electronic Portfolios | Portolio creation definition, steps and resources |
| Voicethread | Commercial product (registration required)-engage, collaborate, connect, video tutorial |
Homework and Practice |
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| 7-12 Interactives | Student interactive activitis. Links to K-2, 3-6 grade levels |
| Assign-A-Day | A free tool designed to enhance teacher and student communication through an online teacher-managed calendar |
| Brain Pop Movies | Educational games in all subjects |
Showing Evidence Tool |
Intel Education: helps students learn how to construct well-reasoned arguments and prove their case with credible evidence |
| Visual Ranking | Intel Education: brings focus to the thinking behind making ordered lists |
| English Exercises Online | Free exercises from beginner through advanced |
| English Vocabulary Quizzes | Activities for ESL students |
| Flashcard Exchange | The world's largest flashcard library |
| Microsoft Word Research Tools | Learn how to use Microsoft software in the classroom |
ABC Match |
Read WriteThink: Learning about language K-2 level |
| SMART Board Lesson Activity Toolkit (.pdf) |
Crossword, multiple choice |
| KidsGov | Find links to government and other kids' sites |
| Study Stack | Find flashcards to study or create your own |
| Writing Fun | An interactive writing help site that includes downloads to save for off-line use |
Homework |
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| BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper | Research links to all subjects |
| Homeworkopoly | Board game free download; a fun way to encourage children to do their homework |
| Homework Hub | Scholastic Magazine site; research help, games, etc., in all subjects |
| Homework and Practice Templates | Templates: Homework cards, accuracy and speed charts |
Nonlinguistic Representation |
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| Read, Write, Think Comic Creator Circle Plot Diagram Compare and Contrast Map Doddle Splash Drama Map Essay Map Graphic Map Persuasion Map Plot Diagram Story Map Timeline Venn Diagram Webbing Tool |
Read, Write, Think web pages |
| Digital Video in Education | Student process, teacher process, equipment, internet resources |
| Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling | Uses computer-based tools to tell stories |
| Excel Pictographs | Create a pictograph using Microsoft Office Excel 2007 |
| Ideas for Classroom Video Projects | .pdf file |
| Knowitall | ETV's educational Web portal, a collection of fun, interactive websites for K-12 students, teachers and parents |
| Making Beliefs Comic | Create-your-own comic strip |
| Microsoft Paint | A drawing tool you can use to create simple or elaborate drawings |
| National Library of Virtual Manipulatives | Math projects for all grade levels |
| Graphic Organizers | Non-Linguistic Representation Templates |
| Our Time Lines | Create personalized timelines and timeline-related searches |
| xtimeline | Timelines and descriptions of historical events; create your own timeline |
| Seeing Reason Tool (Intel) | Students create visual maps of the factors and relationships in a cause-and-effect investigation |
| Simulation Links | Interactive creative simulation games |
| SMART Board Lesson Activity ToolkitSMART Ideas | Image arrange, Image match, Image select |
| SMART Notebook Lesson Activities | Find Lesson Plans for Your SMART Board and Connect with Teachers |
| Tux Paint | Drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 |
| Virtual Field Trips | Virtual Tours of Museums and exhibits |
| Visual Ranking Tool (Intel) | Brings focus to the thinking behind making ordered lists |
| Visuwords Online Graphical Dictionary | Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts |
| Wordle | A toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide |
| Living Alphabet | Updates our understanding of the art of handwriting as relevant in the 21st century |
| PrimaryAccess | A suite of free online tools that allows students and teachers to use primary source documents to complete meaningful and compelling learning activities... |
Graphic Organizers |
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| C-Map Tools | Users can contruct, navigate, share and criticize knowledge models represented as Concept Maps |
| Gliffy | Create professional-quality flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, technical drawings, and more |
| Eduplace Graphic Organizers | Select a Graphic Organizer from list of links |
| Graphic Organizer Index | Graphic organizer, concept mapping, and mind mapping examples |
| Graphic Organizers | Venn Diagrams, Concept Maps, Writing, Character, Reading |
| Charts | PowerPoint Graphic Organizer Templates |
| Diagrams | PowerPoint Graphic Organizer Templates |
Microsoft Word Activities |
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| Insert Diagrams | Create sophisticated professional diagrams in Microsoft Word |
| Microsoft Drawing Toolbar | Learn about each of the the Microsoft Word Drawing Toolbar Icons |
Cooperative Learning |
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| Bernie Dodge's WebQuest Page | The most complete and current source of information about the WebQuest Model |
| Blogger | Google app to create your own blog |
| Creative Minds Wiki | Designed to give teachers instructional ideas on how a Wiki might be created |
| epals | Students and teachers can connect and learn in a protected, project-based learning network |
| Google Docs | Create and share your work online with Google Docs (requires login / registration) |
| Literature Learning Ladders | Collaborative, online projects |
| Middle School Web Quests | WebQuest Lesson Plans and WebQuest ideas |
| WebQuest Generator | Fill in the sections below with required information for each step |
| Using PB Works in Education | Learn how PBworks can help your classroom, library, school, or university. It's free for academic use by up to 100 students, teachers or parents. |
| Zunal Webquest Maker | Web-based software for creating WebQuests in a short time without writing any HTML codes. |
| Moodle | wtps.org moodle website |
Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback |
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| BBC Skillswise | Factsheets, worksheets, quizzes and games to improve English and math skills |
| Cut-the-Knot Interactive Mathematics | Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles |
| Track Changes and Inserted Comments | MSWord tutorial for track changes |
| Microsoft Word Readability Statistics | Display readability statistics in MS Word 2003 |
| QuizStar | Create Online Quizzes and Organize Results |
| SurveyMonkey | Create free 10-question surveys; full capability requires a fee |
Scoring Guides/Rubrics |
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| Atomic Learning: Rubrics Realized | Process for creating example document using Microsoft® Word 2003 (one free) |
| PBL Checklists | Checklists to support Project Based Learning and evaluation |
| Rubric Machine | Build and use instructional rubrics in support of broader performance-based approaches to assessing student learning |
| Rubistar | Free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics |
Generating and Testing Hypotheses |
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| Building Big | Explore large structures and what it takes to build them |
| Design a Roller Coaster | Build a conceptual coaster using the physics concepts that are used to design real coasters |
| Game Resources | Technology Integration game resources page |
| Hypotheses Templates | Templates for generating and testing hypotheses |
| Invention at Play | Four kinds of children’s play that child-development experts identify as more or less universal |
| Kids' Mysteries | Mysteries to solve, scary stories, and magic tricks |
| Catapult Formulization | Using mathematical calculations to program a catapult's trajectory |
| Conpare and Contrast Graphic Map Mystery Cube Webbing Tool |
ReadWriteThink interactive projects |
| Science Fair Central | This site is designed to help students design and conduct an investigative experiment, and design and engineer a practical solution to a problem |
| Simulations on the Internet | Pages of resources, lesson ideas and links to 'safe' websites on the internet |
| SMART Board Lesson Activity Toolkit | Anagram, Ordering, Ranking, Sentence arrange, Word guess activities |
| You Be the Historian | Figure out what life was like 200 years ago in New Castle, Delaware |
| Windward | A free, online nautical challenge, Windward offers players a chance to take the helm and battle the elements as they plot the fastest course around the world |
Questions, Cues and Advance Organizers |
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| Advance Organizers Tutorial | The teacher is to be responsible for organizing and presenting what is to be learned |
| Advance Organizer Templates | Cues, questions and advance organizer templates |
| Exploratree | Map ideas, solve problems, explore, analyze |
| KWL Diagram Maker | Make an instant KWL diagram |
| KWL Customizeable Chart Creator | KWL chart can be used in all curriculum areas and all grade levels |
| KWLThemes | Printable Science and Social Studies worksheet themes |
| Microsoft Word Highlighter Tool | How to use the Highlighter in Word |
| Module Maker | A new way to structure and guide student research efforts |
| SMART Board Lesson Activity Toolkit | a gallery collection of customizable tools and templates |
| Question-Answer Relationships | A way to help students realize that the answers they seek are related to the type of question that is asked |
| Questioning Toolkit | Each district should create a Questioning Toolkit which contains several dozen kinds of questions and questioning tools |
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