My Guide is a free online computer tutorial site that takes you through lessons depending on your level of expertise — Starting, Using, Understanding. Great tool for any classroom technology teacher.
Aloha and welcome to the Kaua\’i Pacific School Digital Storytelling Blog. Teachers write about their explorations and practical applications with digital storytelling.
Driver Max — from the web site…
Note: DriverMax only works on Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2003 (all service packs, both 32 bit and 64 bit versions). Driver downloads are *only* available for Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP users.
DriverMax is a new tool that allows you to download the latest driver updates for your computer. No more searching for rare drivers on discs or on the web or inserting one installation CD after the other. Just create a free account, log in, and start downloading the updates that you need.
You can also export all your current drivers (or just the ones that work ok) to a folder or a compressed file. After reinstalling Windows you will have everything in one place!
Most of the situations when Windows is running slower are caused by faulty driver installations. Windows stores all versions of older drivers just in case you want to go back; sometimes it messes up older versions with more recent ones. The Export Wizard will only export the drivers you select by copying the needed files to a folder or a compressed ZIP file.
Prose Point Online Magazine or Newspaper Creator allows students to create online magazines or newspapers — a great alternative to traditional book reports.
First they included the ability to collect and grade student work through the system. Then they added a very useful calendar which allowed you to view at a glance what homework was due when and by whom. This was followed by the ability to upload, store and share files (including docs, pdf files, presentations, sound and video).
Now, Edmodo, in its latest 3.0 incarnation, comes with threaded comments, real time updating and refreshing and a very useful spotlight widget on the sidebar which quickly informs you of the latest goings on. It just keeps getting better.
This site looks like a much easier utility for school/home communication than our current web site. Check it out.
I Know That.Com web site has a collection of fun learning activities categorized by grade level and subject designed especially for elementary students.
This website is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons and other objects in our solar system. Each page has my text and NASA‘s images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.
ABC Ya Online Learning Activities
ABCya!!! is a leader in free & exciting computer activities for elementary students to learn on the web. All educational computer games and activities were created or approved by certified teachers! Activities are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way to learn. The activities incorporate content areas such as math and reading while introducing basic computer skills. Many of the kindergarten and first grade games are equipped with sound to enhance understanding. You can also find great elementary holiday activities here! Holiday activities available in grade level sections!
20 Free Learning Resources from Teaching Challenges blog.
Guide for Using iPod Touch in the Classroom is a 40-page guide for educators interested in implementing iPod Touch into the classroom.
iPod Touch Meets Kindergarten comes from “Tip of the Iceberg” blog where an instructional technology teacher integrates iPod Touch into a kindergarten classroom.
Six Word Stories blog celebrates brevity in writing and the challenge of narrowing down a big idea into just six words that tell a story. Check it out.
The Digital Narrative digital storytelling resource site has numerous resources for integrating digital storytelling into your literacy instruction including a teachers handout.
Get Your Web License from PBS Kids is a great interactive site to use when teaching students about Internet safety. At the end of the “driver’s test” students will receive a Web License they can print.
Welcome the World into your Classroom with Traveling Flip Charts is a project described on the Promethean Planet blog where students compared their lives with other children around the world.
Little Voices Little Scholars blog from New Zealand details the literacy adventures in Room 5. Miss Jenny and her class write and publish stories from their primary classroom in Aukland. This would be a great collaborative adventure for one of our primary classes to explore.
My Interactive Classroom site has interactive whiteboard (IWB) learning games and classroom materials that engage students and make learning fun. The resources are whole class activities. Interaction is designed to be between the students and the board or, even more importantly, the activities facilitate learning interaction between the students themselves.
Google Tutor is a help forum with great tips and advice on using all things google. You can subscribe to receive updates, and there is an excellent “Beginners Guide to Google.”
Photo Peach Slideshow Creator allows you to upload and quickly create slideshows that can then be shared on Facebook, email, or your blogs. It’s easy to use and looks professional.
Ninja Words Online Dictionary is a free, fast online dictionary students can use for writing projects, vocabulary study, or even spelling words.
GotoFreebie.com makes it easy to find and share the hottest freebies, free stuff and free samples. GotoFreebie offers useful and quality free samples and giveaways on everything from baby and healthcare products to games and music. Gotofreebie is updated frequently and daily with the latest freebies handpicked and posted by GotoDaily’s staff and people like you. Join GotoFreebie to discuss and share your favorite freebies.
Planning for Parent Conferences
It’s not too soon to begin thinking about our first round of Parent Conferences on October 1. This article has helpful hints to get you started.
Printable Maps from National Atlas.gov is a site you can go to to search and print maps for your classroom.
