Archive for November, 2007

Nov 27 2007

Writing program offers teachers free writing and publishing tools

Published by Amy under Math & Science, New Teachers, Technology, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Your Classroom

Writing Matters, (www.writingmatters.org), a new writing program geared to grades 5 to 9 is now offering free, safe web publishing tools for English Language Arts Teachers who want to turn their writing classrooms into vibrant publishing communities.

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Nov 26 2007

WOW: Websites of the Week

Published by Katie under Literacy, Math & Science, New Teachers, Technology, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Websites, Your Classroom

Websites of the Week
Ecology
Eco Kids - a Canadian resource that has some great interactive materials. *From the FAQ: Designed for students ages 7-1 - adaptable for older students as well.
Here is an interactive food chain game – click on “Play the Game” when you are ready.

Vocabulary
WordGirl is a new animated series from [...]

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Nov 21 2007

Gratitude

Published by Katie under Leadership, Videos

I am grateful for all of the hard work you do in your classrooms and schools. I am grateful for your dedication, your knowledge and expertise. I appreciate the creativity and the passion you bring with you each day.
When you show up to work - you show up for the world!
I hope everyone [...]

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Nov 19 2007

Another Reason to Love Google

Published by Katie under How to's, Technology, Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA

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Nov 15 2007

Getting Girls interested in STEM

Published by Amy under Math & Science, New Teachers, Technology, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Websites, Your Classroom

In elementary school about as many girls as boys have positive attitudes toward science. A recent study of fourth graders showed that 66% of girls and 68% of boys reported liking science.
However, by second grade, when students (both boys and girls) are asked to draw a scientist, most portray a white male in a [...]

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Nov 12 2007

Mathletes

Published by Katie under Math & Science, Technology, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Videos, Your Classroom

Voting time - Pick your favorite Math Video
from this small sample of math videos on YouTube.

What You Know About Math?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooa8nHKPZ5k

 
REMIX: What You Know About Math?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqLk1lZG9ew

 
Calculus Humps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZFdoDRk3mY

 
Bringing Sexy Back to Calculus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7FJizI0aUw

 
AP Calculus: Third Period

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyAHmIesMlk

 
 
What did we do before YouTube?

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Nov 08 2007

Too much of a good thing?

Published by Jeff under Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

I recently read an article in Fast Company Magazine that got me thinking about student choice. One of the tenets of Universal Design for Learning is providing students with multiple options for receiving information, engaging with it, and demonstrating their understanding.
The article referenced a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Doctors were [...]

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