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Teacher Resources    Technology Resources

Math Sources

SuperKids' Math Worksheet Creator
Parents and teachers can create printable math worksheets that teach different skills.  Select the type of problem, the maximum and minimum numbers to be used in the problems, and click!
Countdown
This site contains a number of QuickTime movies that can be used to help develop math skills.  The topics covered include:  Numbers and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; and Data Analysis and Probability.
SOS Mathematics
This site contains explanations and mini-tutorials in Algebra I, fractions, formulas, etc.
Professor Freedman's Math Help
This site provides information about basic math, algebra, study skills, math anxiety and learning styles.
 

Language Arts Sources

English Companion
This website maintained by a California high school English teacher has much to offer middle grade teachers.  Digital pictures illustrate various concepts used in his classroom including note taking strategies, graphic strategies, discussion strategies, and teaching strategies.  Includes many handouts!
Web English Teacher
This site offers a variety of sources that can be used in the language arts classroom.  It talks about digital storytelling, as well as many other topics such as Shakespeare, Poetry, Mythology Folklore.
Learning to Read
The purpose of this web page is to improve the quality of reading instruction through the study of the reading process and teaching techniques.  It will serve as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading research through conferences, journals, and other publications.
How the Web Changes Your Reading Habits
This article talks about how researchers are harnessing the potential of search engines and hyperlinks to make on-screen reading an efficient means of gathering information.
 

Science Sources

Vernier
This site gives ideas how to use Vernier technology in your classroom.  There are awards given to educators who demonstrate innovative uses of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld devices in the Science classroom.
Biointeractive
This site contains many interesting facts about the human body, genetics, DNA, etc.
Jefferson Lab
This site contains a basic overview of the atomic structure, hands-on activities, and information on the Periodic Table.  It also contains practice tests and quizzes over material.
 

Social Studies Sources

Outline Maps
This is a collection of printable maps that can be used for social studies classes.
 

Lesson or Unit Plans

Introduction to the Net for Teachers
This site will give teachers a starting point when it comes to integrating technology into their classrooms.  This is a wonderful site for those who may not be too familiar with the Internet or technology in general.
Classroom Connect
It offers a way for teachers to get lesson plans, ideas for activities, and lots of free trials!  You can sign up for Connect University, Connected Classroom, or Connected Conferences.
Teacher Planet
This site contains rubrics, lesson plans, worksheets, and unit plans, for all areas.
The Gateway to Education Materials
This site has high-quality lesson plans for all grade levels and curriculum units.
Educator's Reference Desk
This is a collection containing more than 2000 unique lesson plans that were written and submitted by teachers from all over the world. 
Curriculum Archive
This is a collection of the best lesson plans.  It is divided by grade level for easy access.
Teachers First
Teachers First provides a collection of lessons and web resources for K-12 teachers, their students and the students' families.
 

Teaching Tools

Internet For Classrooms
There are several tools here for making your life easier.  Be sure to check out the Links for K-12 teachers. In the Assessment section, you can look up your grade level skills.  There is also an interesting section on Virtual Tours under Interest.
Teachnology
A variety of sources you can use in your classroom including lesson plans, rubrics, worksheets, and games.
Rubrics 4 Teachers
This site has links to quality assessment rubrics for middle and high school teachers.  They can be adapted to any level or used as guidelines to making your own.
Sites for Teachers
Hundreds of educational web sites rated by popularity. There is free clip art, lesson plans, reproducible worksheets and many other study tools for students.
Middle Web
This site contains a variety of information and suggestions for teaching at the middle school level.  It is packed with information and a blog site.
Curriculum Associates
This site helps teachers in the grant writing process.
EdHelper
This site has online worksheets and exercises available for download and categorized by subject and theme.
Certificates For Teachers
This site contains downloads for producing certificates.
Quiz Hub
A link to online games, puzzles and quizzes.
The Flash Card Exchange
Numerous subject and grade-specific cards available to review online, download, print, or customize. Also includes educational links and services.
 

Technology Magazines

  The Journal
  Classroom Connect
  Multimedia and Internet at Schools
  WWW Tools for Education
  Tech Learning On Line
  From Now On:  The Educational Technology Journal
  Microsoft in Education

Copyright Issues

  Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom, on the Internet, and and the World Wide Web
  Copyright Information for Educators
  Copyright with CyberBee
  Computer Ethics, Topics and Issues
  Copyright-PBS
  Copyright for Educators

Security Issues

  Cybercrime
  Cybersmart for Students
  Top Ten Cyber Security Tips for Teens, Teachers and Parents
  Intellectual Property
  Top 10 Cyber Security Tips
  Privacy Issues
  Security 101
  Speech Issues
  Computer Abuse

Digital Tools

  1001 Uses for a Digital Camera
  Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
  Using a Scanner
  Scanning Tips for Beginners
  WebCT
  Video Conferencing Guidelines
  Interactive Clickers Keep Students on Topic
  How to Use a Scanner

Networks and File Management

  CD Burning Basics
  Compact Disc
  File Management Tutorial
  File Management Skills
  Formatting a Disk
  How DVD's Work
  How Floppy Disk Drives Work
  Pen and Flash Drives
  An Educator's Guide to School Networks
  Basic Computer Skills

Web Navigation and Creating Web Pages

  Finding Information on the World Wide Web
  How to be a Web Hound
  Searching the World Wide Web
  The Deep Web
  Web Adventure
  How Web Pages Work
  The Guide to HTML
  Creating a Web Page
 

Search Engines

  Search Engines and Search Strategies
  Grokker
  Taking Web Search Skills to the Next Level

Word Processing

  Beginners Guide to Microsoft Word
  Microsoft Word
  A Beginners Guide to Word Processing
  Essential Microsoft Office
  Computer Basics:  Word Processing Tutorials

Spreadsheets

  Excel Basics

Presentations

  PowerPoint Tutorials

Database

  Database Tutorial

Technology Resources

  Technology for Teachers
  Curriculum Technology Quarterly
  Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
   
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