Ultimate Guide to QR Codes for Educators

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, QR Codes | Posted on August 31, 2011

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.

How to Make an iPad Stylus

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blogs, iPad, Science Resources | Posted on August 31, 2011

How to Make an iPad Stylus

is a fabulous science project posted on Kelly Tenkely’s “iLearn Technology Blog.”  The materials are cheap and easily accessible.

Bloom’s Taxonomy for 21st Century Learning

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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.

Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy – Questioning Tips

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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.

Magic Tree House Contest

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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!

Periodic Table of Comic Books

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Science Resources, STEM Resources | Posted on August 25, 2011

Periodic Table of Comic Books 

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.

Fix Picture

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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.

iPad Apps for Math & Science

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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.

Apps for Physical Education

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, Health/Fitness, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone | Posted on August 22, 2011

 

iPad Apps for Physical Education Teachers

comes from the blog, “The Physical Education Teacher.”

10 Ways to Save Time with Evernote

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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!

Lego Smart Creativity Contest

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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!

More details, rules, entrance requirements, and prizes.

Top 10 iPad Tips and Tricks

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in iPad | Posted on August 19, 2011

Top 10 iPad Tips and Tricks

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.

Blooms Taxonomy Questions & Student Tasks

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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.

Ask a Tech Teacher – Great Sites for Kids

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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.

Yaca Paca

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Assessment, iTunes | Posted on August 18, 2011

Yaca Paca.Com

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.

Academic Skill Builders

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Educational Resources, Games | Posted on August 18, 2011

Academic Skill Builders Games

Engage and motivate students with multiplayer educational games. Play the games for free, and with Arcademics Plus you can track student performance, tailor game content, and analyze problems.

More iPad in Education Sites

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone | Posted on August 18, 2011

  iPads in Education

Great site for all things iPad.

 

Teach With Your iPad

has Apps organized by subject, type, grades levels.

App Lists

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone | Posted on August 18, 2011

App Lists

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.

Stupeflix Online Video Creator

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Digital Photography, Digital Storytelling, Videos | Posted on August 18, 2011

Stupeflix

is an online video creator much like Animoto.  The main difference here is you have to upload your own music.

Whiteboard Blog Guides for Promethean & SMART

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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.

Brain Pop Webinars

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Brain Pop Videos, Professional Development | Posted on August 18, 2011

Brain Pop Webinars

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.

It’s My LIfe – Back to School with PBS

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Back to School | Posted on August 18, 2011

It’s My Life

from PBS has articles and tips for students of all ages on Back-to-School.

Intel Learning for Teachers and Students

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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.

 

 

Sketchpad Explorer

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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

Sketchpad Explorer

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.

Motion Math App

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone, iTunes, Lesson Planning, Math Resources, STEM Resources | Posted on August 18, 2011

Motion Math App

is an inexpensive but very effective app to use when teaching fractions – espcially the conversion of fractions to decimels.

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