A is for App: How Smartphones, Handheld Computers Sparked a Revolution

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Professional Development | Posted on April 29, 2010

A is for App: How Smartphones, Handheld Computers Sparked an Educational Revolution is a nice article that puts in perspective the effect of cell phones and iPod touch on education.

Tech Training Wheels

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Desktop Publishing, Digital Photography, Educational Resources, Odds and Ends, Podcasting, Professional Development, Technology | Posted on April 29, 2010

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Tech Training Wheels.Com

Welcome to Tech Training Wheels, the one-stop place to train you in a variety of technology needs. We offer clear and concise tutorial videos about many different applications. Our goal is to simplify technology using step-by-step videos and screencasts to guide users of all levels. From the most advanced user to the beginner, we have trainings for everyone.

Comparison of Various Assessment Software

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Assessment | Posted on April 29, 2010

Assessment Software Tools for Learning compares various benchmark and formative assessment software utilities.

Twitter: Frequently Asked Questions

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), Professional Development, Twitter | Posted on April 28, 2010

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Twitter: Frequently Asked Questions is a forum that should give you a good grasp of how to use this social networking site.

Creativity Portal Writing Prompts

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Reading/Language Arts, Writing | Posted on April 28, 2010

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Creativity Portal Writing Prompts is geared toward the upper elementary to middle school students, but the site offers a nice collection of ideas sorted by topics.

Frank Asch Animated Books Online

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Early Learning, Educational Resources, Promethean Resources, Reading/Language Arts | Posted on April 28, 2010

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Frank Asch Animated Books Online is a great author site and works well with Promethean.  There are also many teacher resources to go along with reading the books.

17 Great Spring Ideas for Early Childhood Educators

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Early Learning, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Motivation, Preschool, Seasonal/Holidays | Posted on April 28, 2010

17 Great Spring Ideas for Early Learners is a nice list of activities to close out the school year from the We are Teachers blog.

The Preschool Playbook Blog

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Early Learning, Educational Resources, Preschool | Posted on April 28, 2010

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The Preschool Playbook Blog is a wonderful site with practical hands-on ideas you can use in your preschool classroom.  You should subscribe by RSS so you don’t miss a thing.

Research Supporting Benefits of Pre-K

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Early Learning, Educational Resources, Preschool, Professional Development | Posted on April 28, 2010

Both sites offer research studies on the topic of preschool effectiveness.

Pre-K Now.Org Study on Benefits of Pre-K

Public Policy Forum Pre-K Research Index

Teacher’s Pet Teacher Resources

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Collections of Links by Subject Area, Educational Resources, Odds and Ends, Promethean Resources | Posted on April 27, 2010

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Teacher\’s Pet Teacher Resources is a site that has dozens of odds and ends for classroom use – many in tandem with IWB.

Lightning Bug Writing Help

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Reading/Language Arts, Writing | Posted on April 27, 2010

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Lightning Bug is a site that helps students write stories from beginning to end.

Making a Teacher Video

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Motivation, Professional Development, Videos | Posted on April 27, 2010

Because we all need inspiration as a school year winds down…..

100 iPod Touch Apps for Education

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in iPod Touch/iPhone | Posted on April 27, 2010

100 iPod Touch Apps for Education is a comprehensive list put together by Tony Vincent (Learning in Hand blog) for a Tennessee education workshop.

Spelling City

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Reading/Language Arts, Spelling | Posted on April 27, 2010

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Spelling City.Com

  • Upload word lists one week at a time or for the whole year
  • Customize sentences
  • Share and import lists
  • Teach spelling, vocabulary and word meaning with interactive games
  • Print worksheets to practice handwriting, spelling and vocabulary
  • Print spelling lists and games
  • Give practice and final spelling tests
  • Automatically grade, record and save your students’ test scores (available with Premium Membership)
  • Print all of your students’ spelling tests at once (available with Premium Membership)
  • Access our extensive list of resources for teachers, including compound words, sight/Dolch words, literature-based word lists , sound-alike words and much more.
  • Send home letters (in English and Spanish) to parents explaining how to use SpellingCity

Eight Wonders of the Solar System

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Promethean Resources, Science Resources | Posted on April 26, 2010

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8 Wonders of the Solar System from Scientific American.Com has beautiful artwork and information as you travel through the solar system.  Wonderful for IWB use.

Spin and Spell

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Early Learning, Educational Resources, English Language Learners, Games, Reading/Language Arts, Spelling | Posted on April 26, 2010

Spin and Spell.Com reminds me a lot of the old See and Say toys of old.  Students choose a category, click on an item, then click letters on the wheel to spell.

Personal Learning Network Made Easy

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) | Posted on April 26, 2010

Personal Learning Network Made Easy is a great place to start for those wanting to grow in this area and establish a learning network. (Thanks to Once a Teacher blog).

101+ Web Resources for Students

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Collections of Links by Subject Area, Desktop Publishing, Odds and Ends, Technology | Posted on April 26, 2010

101+ Web Resources for Students can be a great place for your students to begin when completing research projects.

Teaching with Technology Wiki – Tons of Resources

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends, Professional Development, Promethean Resources, Technology, Web 2.0, Web Design | Posted on April 26, 2010

Teaching With Technology Wiki – Tons of Resources sorted into categories.  EXCELLENT!

Window on the World: Skype in Education

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Professional Development, Technology, Videos | Posted on April 26, 2010

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Window on the World: Skype in Education is an excellent article from the College of Education at UNC.

5 Ways for Classrooms to Use Video Conferencing

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Conferences, Digital Storytelling, Professional Development, Videos | Posted on April 26, 2010

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5 Ways for Classrooms to Use Video Conferencing

Grow Your Personal Learning Network

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), Professional Development | Posted on April 26, 2010

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Grow Your Personal Learning Network is an excellent article by David Warlick in the March/April Learning and Leading with Technology ISTE publication.

Back to School Literacy Grants – Dollar General Store

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Grants | Posted on April 22, 2010

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Dollar General Store Back to School Literacy Grants

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Back to School Grants provide funding to assist school libraries or media centers in meeting some of the financial challenges they face in the following areas:

  • Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs
  • Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives
  • Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs

Click here to apply for the 2010 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Back to School Grant.

Deadline to apply: May 21, 2010
Grant Announcement: August 20, 2010
Maximum grant amount: $5,000

Click here to download the 2009 Back to School Grant recipients.

Olympus Podcasting Grant Opportunity

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Digital Photography, Grants, Podcasting | Posted on April 22, 2010

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Olympus Podcasting Grant for Teachers

Apply for the Podcasting Grant for a chance to win a free Tool Factory Podcasting site license plus all the digital media accessories you need to start a podcasting program in your school! To apply, simply develop and submit a lesson plan demonstrating how you would use podcasting in your curriculum. The most unique podcasting lesson plans that incorporate student involvement and creativity will win!

39 Web Based Web 2.0 Utilities that do not Require Registration

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Desktop Publishing, Odds and Ends, Technology | Posted on April 21, 2010

39 Web Based Utilities Not Requiring Registration is a great list of web tools for everything from converting text to audio, other file conversions, URL generators, and file storage utilities.

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