Ultimate Educators Guide to QR Codes from the Wise Words with Edlio blog not only helps you create QR codes but gives ideas for educational use.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, iPad, Science Resources | Posted on August 31, 2011
is a fabulous science project posted on Kelly Tenkely’s “iLearn Technology Blog.” The materials are cheap and easily accessible.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Lesson Planning, Problem Solving | Posted on August 30, 2011
Bloom\’s Taxonomy for 21st Century Learning is a compilation of all things Bloom’s Taxonomy to help teaches as they plan lessons.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Lesson Planning, Problem Solving | Posted on August 30, 2011
Bloom\’s Critical Thinking – Revised
is packed full of information to help teachers integrated higher order thinking skills into every lesson. Click on any Domain to find these topics: Role of the teacher, Role of the student, Skills by student, Key words to use in questions and objectives, Sample questions, and a vast list of Possible projects and assignments related to the domain.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Grants, Reading/Language Arts | Posted on August 26, 2011
Magic Tree House Educator of the Year
Tell us how you incorporate Magic Tree House books and Magic Tree House Fact Trackers to help you meet objectives across the curriculum. Winners receive an $800 classroom library!
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Science Resources, STEM Resources | Posted on August 25, 2011
Finally, a fun way to learn chemistry! Click on an element to see a list of comic book pages involvingthat element. Click on a thumbnail on the list to see a full comic bookpage.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Digital Photography | Posted on August 22, 2011
Fix Picture is a web based application that allows you to modify, fix, crop photos online. Great for iPad or on the go editing.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone, Math Resources, Science Resources, STEM Resources | Posted on August 22, 2011
iPad Apps for Math & Science is a list tailored to middle and high school teachers of Math and Science.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, Health/Fitness, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone | Posted on August 22, 2011
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Classroom Management, Evernote | Posted on August 22, 2011
10 Ways to Save Time with Evernote
is a list of ideas from the Time Management Ninja blog. Great site!
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Grants | Posted on August 22, 2011
From Lego to U.S. educators and home schoolers:
Get ready for the 2011 LEGO® Smart Creativity Contest!
The LEGO® Smart Creativity Contest is all about creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning! We want you to think beyond the books and focus on the power of the brick!
In 150 seconds or less, we challenge you to: Show us how you use LEGO Education solutions to spark student innovation!
Whether you capture student innovation in the form of a LEGO-inspired animation, student-produced skit, or by performing an original song that plays tribute to the creativity of the LEGO brick, we challenge you to be creative and let that innovative spirit shine!
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in iPad | Posted on August 19, 2011
is a post from the “Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a Cyber Hero” blog. Most of these are basic, but it is a great list for a beginning user.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Differentiated Instruction, Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends, Problem Solving, Professional Development | Posted on August 19, 2011
Applying Blooms Taxonomy in the Classroom
has a nice grid of sample questions and potential activities and products for students to show mastery.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, Collections of Links by Subject Area, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning | Posted on August 18, 2011
Ask a Tech Teacher Great Web Sites for Kids
has a gazillion (or so it seems) links to web sites for your students. If you have the time, don’t stop there. Click some of the links at the top of the page to get tech tips and more.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Assessment, iTunes | Posted on August 18, 2011
Has lessons and worksheets that students can complete. The US section is still sparse, but there are a great deal of resources if you choose Great Britain and US content.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Games | Posted on August 18, 2011
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone | Posted on August 18, 2011
Great site for all things iPad.
has Apps organized by subject, type, grades levels.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone | Posted on August 18, 2011
Finding the best iPhone apps is like hitting AppStore pay dirt. Our AppLists are handpicked bundles of apps that fit your unique style. Whether you are looking for an app to use your phone for a particular purpose, or just want to have more fun on the go, AppLists transform your iPhone to your very own myPhone.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Digital Photography, Digital Storytelling, Videos | Posted on August 18, 2011
is an online video creator much like Animoto. The main difference here is you have to upload your own music.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Interactive White Boards, Professional Development, Promethean Resources | Posted on August 18, 2011
The Whiteboard Blog Guides for Promethean & SMART
has tutorials and written guides you can print off to help you get started or hone your skills with IWB.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Brain Pop Videos, Professional Development | Posted on August 18, 2011
This is the place to go to find out about upcoming Brain Pop webinars. In case you missed one, there is also a listing of archived webinars that can be accessed at any time.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Back to School | Posted on August 18, 2011
from PBS has articles and tips for students of all ages on Back-to-School.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Differentiated Instruction, Global Learning, Lesson Planning, Online Projects, Problem Solving, Professional Development | Posted on August 18, 2011
Intel Compelling Learning for K-12 Teachers
offers online, free, classes on topics ranging from Data Analysis, Educational Leadership, assessment, collaboration in digital classrooms, and project based learning.
Intel K-12 Project Based Learning for Students
has free webinar based learning course to help you as the teacher design project based, real-life, learning experiences for your students.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone, iTunes, Lesson Planning, Math Resources, Problem Solving, STEM Resources | Posted on August 18, 2011
Drag, manipulate and animate visual mathematical representations to develop your understanding of fundamental concepts across elementary mathematics, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and beyond.
Currently free at iTunes.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone, iTunes, Lesson Planning, Math Resources, STEM Resources | Posted on August 18, 2011
is an inexpensive but very effective app to use when teaching fractions – espcially the conversion of fractions to decimels.