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Teacher Tools - Internet4Classrooms

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As the school year begins, you might find that you need a little extra inspiration, so check out this collection of materials that can make your classroom run more smoothly. ...more
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As the school year begins, you might find that you need a little extra inspiration, so check out this collection of materials that can make your classroom run more smoothly. Offerings include downloadable bookmarks for students, lesson plan templates and forms, as well as links to calendar makers, worksheet generators, and assessment tools and so much more.

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Who Needs Education Schools? - New York Times

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This lengthy article challenging many education schools' current assumptions about the essentials of teacher training is sure to spark a lively discussion in any teachers' lounge. Which...more
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This lengthy article challenging many education schools' current assumptions about the essentials of teacher training is sure to spark a lively discussion in any teachers' lounge. Which is more important, a sound theoretical foundation or an emphasis on practical skills and critical thinking? Are teachers facilitators, mentors, or a bit of each? Agree or not, this one will certainly prompt some reflections on how you teach, and why.

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The Webby Award Gallery + Index

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While they're not all strictly educational, this sampling of winning web sites, along with a large number of nominees, makes for an interesting barometer of how the Web is being ...more
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While they're not all strictly educational, this sampling of winning web sites, along with a large number of nominees, makes for an interesting barometer of how the Web is being used by scores of disciplines and in hundreds of ways. Try a sampling of these sites for a taste of what's possible on the web.

tag(s): design (80)

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Easy Test Maker - EasyTestMaker

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1 to 12
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Use this handy online tool to generate tests using a variety of formats - multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true and false, short answers, and more. Just complete a free registration,...more
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Use this handy online tool to generate tests using a variety of formats - multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true and false, short answers, and more. Just complete a free registration, then start creating and customizing your assessment. Follow the prompts to select font size and style, choose a format, enter each question and answer, and print the test and answer key. Your tests are saved online and can be easily accessed or edited from anywhere.

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This used to be a great program - but they did a stupid upgrade that no longer allows me to cut and paste AT ALL! This makes it useless. Wendy, , Grades: 9 - 12

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Teacher-to-Teacher - US Dept. of Education

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Elementary and middle school teachers can tap into this series of free online, closed-captioned videos for help with meeting the demands of No Child Left Behind. The videos highlight...more
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Elementary and middle school teachers can tap into this series of free online, closed-captioned videos for help with meeting the demands of No Child Left Behind. The videos highlight real-world, research-based practices and effective instructional methods for teaching language arts, math, and science. Complete a free registration to access all of the materials on the site. A high speed connection is a must.

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Save this site as a favorite it and use it whenever in need of a refresher in math/science instructional methods. Make sure to pass the site along to peers, as they might need it too.

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Annenberg CPB Channel - CPB

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Professional development activities are just a mouse click away. This exceptional online library contains hundreds of educational videos, covering all grade levels and content areas....more
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Professional development activities are just a mouse click away. This exceptional online library contains hundreds of educational videos, covering all grade levels and content areas. Search by discipline, grade, or keyword and complete a free registration to view the materials. Check out the broadcast schedule for a list of daily simulcasts. A high-speed connection is a must.

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Performance Assessment Links in Science - SRI

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This extensive resource provides science teachers at every grade level with continually updated performance tasks, scoring rubrics, and student examples that are directly aligned to...more
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This extensive resource provides science teachers at every grade level with continually updated performance tasks, scoring rubrics, and student examples that are directly aligned to National Science Education Standards. Click on the standards for a particular grade level and view the bank of related assessments and performance tasks. Complete instructions for implementing the task are included under "administrative procedures." The "guided tour" is highly recommended for first-time users.

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Dr. Watson

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Avoid the frustration of sending students to a site populated by dead links. Just enter a URL into this handy online and let it check to see if there are ...more
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Avoid the frustration of sending students to a site populated by dead links. Just enter a URL into this handy online and let it check to see if there are any broken text or image links on the page. Dr. Watson will also spell check a site, generate Word counts, and compute download speeds.

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Kidspsych - Magination Press

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Collection of engaging online activities designed to help young children with eye-hand coordination, creative problem-solving, and cognitive thinking skills. Parents and teachers can...more
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Collection of engaging online activities designed to help young children with eye-hand coordination, creative problem-solving, and cognitive thinking skills. Parents and teachers can visit the "about this activity" link for helpful information on child development and suggested resources.

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Stickies - Tom Revell

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Tired of having yellow sticky notes pasted all over your desk? This free downloadable PC software can unclutter your desk and make your life easier. The program is small (less ...more
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Tired of having yellow sticky notes pasted all over your desk? This free downloadable PC software can unclutter your desk and make your life easier. The program is small (less than 600 kb), easy to use, and oh so helpful.

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Smarter Surfing - Sree Sreenivasan

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Improve your students' online research skills with this helpful guide to using Google. Features of the search engines are explained (did you know that the search box can be used ...more
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Improve your students' online research skills with this helpful guide to using Google. Features of the search engines are explained (did you know that the search box can be used as a calculator or that you can receive email Google news alerts when a phrase you wish to track shows up in the news?), and searching tips are provided. You'll have fun with this one.

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Printable Tools, Forms, and Templates - Education World

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Browse through this collection of time-saving templates for everything from award certificates to calendars and graphic organizers. Edit the templates to fit your needs, then save and...more
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Browse through this collection of time-saving templates for everything from award certificates to calendars and graphic organizers. Edit the templates to fit your needs, then save and print as desired.

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Crossword Puzzle Games - Clockwatchers, Inc.

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Design your own crossword puzzle using vocabulary or concepts that you've covered in class. You choose the size and complexity; the online tool does the rest. After entering words and...more
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Design your own crossword puzzle using vocabulary or concepts that you've covered in class. You choose the size and complexity; the online tool does the rest. After entering words and accompanying hints, users can create a printable puzzle with the click of a mouse. An online cryptogram maker, a puzzle-solver tool, and links to ready-made puzzles are also provided.

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Back in Time with Timelines

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This collection of downloadable templates provides great ideas for using Excel spreadsheets to create timelines across the curriculum. Visit the resource links for timeline content...more
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This collection of downloadable templates provides great ideas for using Excel spreadsheets to create timelines across the curriculum. Visit the resource links for timeline content and interactive timeline tools.

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Classroom Clipart

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This large variety of clip art images and photographs is a great resource for K-12 students and teachers. No cost is involved for educational use, but make sure that you ...more
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This large variety of clip art images and photographs is a great resource for K-12 students and teachers. No cost is involved for educational use, but make sure that you read the site's copyright information. This site is SLOW to open, so be patient.

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Ask a Librarian - Library of Congress

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If your local library just can't help, try this online service that puts you in contact with Library of Congress research librarians. Live chats are available for some topics. Other...more
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If your local library just can't help, try this online service that puts you in contact with Library of Congress research librarians. Live chats are available for some topics. Other inquiries will receive a response within 5 days. Be sure to read the Reference Correspondence Policy at the bottom of the home page for directives on how this resource should be used. This is an "adult" reference tool, not a student's homework assistance hotline!

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Have students use this as a resource while working on a research project. Just check with your school technology policies and make sure it's acceptable to use the live chat option.

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Copyright Terms and the Public Domain - Cornell University

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Knowing the specific rules about copyright terms can be a definite benefit when copying or scanning. This easy-to-read chart outlines the point at which published or unpublished materials...more
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Knowing the specific rules about copyright terms can be a definite benefit when copying or scanning. This easy-to-read chart outlines the point at which published or unpublished materials enter the public domain. It may be more information than you care to know about the public domain, but it will keep you legal!

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Purdue OWL - Avoiding Plagiarism - Purdue University

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This useful guide to maintaining academic honesty provides clear and succinct activities and handouts that secondary students can easily understand. The site explores topics including...more
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This useful guide to maintaining academic honesty provides clear and succinct activities and handouts that secondary students can easily understand. The site explores topics including Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting, Paraphrasing From Media, Using In-text Citations, and several others. The Additonal Resources at the bottom of the page include a Style Guide Overview, MLA Guide, APA Guide, Chicago Guide and Owl Exercises.

tag(s): copyright (46), plagiarism (33)

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Share this site on the interactive whiteboard to establish a set of rules before beginning a research project or paper with your class. Teachers can even post the site on their teacher webpage, emphasizing it's importance and allowing students to reference it both in and out of the classroom.

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Copyright Primer - University of Maryland

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Test your working knowledge of copyright laws with this interactive tutorial that addresses the underlying principles behind copyright laws in the U.S., outlines requirements for copyright...more
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Test your working knowledge of copyright laws with this interactive tutorial that addresses the underlying principles behind copyright laws in the U.S., outlines requirements for copyright protection, and discusses parameters for use of copyrighted materials. As the tutorial progresses, visitors are presented with quizzes in the form of scenarios requiring a decision. It's entertaining, enlightening, and extremely helpful in clarifying copyright issues. You may even want to share this resource with your high school students before sending them off to college.

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Teaching with the Brain in Mind - PBS

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This concise little article is packed with information on how the brain is structured and how teachers can be more effective in establishing "brain friendly" communication. Practical...more
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This concise little article is packed with information on how the brain is structured and how teachers can be more effective in establishing "brain friendly" communication. Practical ideas on how to differentiate instruction are provided.

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