NASA’s sites are great resources for the classroom, and many are targeted for younger students. But my favorite one is the Astronomy Picture of the Day, http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html. For the truly curious among us, the APOD archive offers a chance to browse previous daily posts, finding topics of which we may not have even been aware. [...]
In honor of Black History month I always read an historical fiction diary written from the viewpoint of a slave child in 1857. It is a very powerful book that emphasizes the importance of getting an education and the power it gives to an individual. This power was the major reason why it was against [...]
“DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need.” (quoted from website) I know this funding resource for educational projects has been shared on DEN blogs in the past, but I would like to share my recent experience with this organization. In August, I created a project page [...]
Hooray for Edmodo! I am always impressed with the generosity of fellow educators when it comes to sharing their best practices and resources. Just visit a few of the vast number of teacher websites on the Internet to see the great ideas found there. Some sites even have teacher resource pages set up as a [...]
One of my professional goals this year is to open up the learning experience for my students by using technology to connect them with the world. The global collaborations my students have been experiencing have far exceeded my expectations. The four walls of my room are only an illusion, and I now realize that the [...]
Every once in a while we have the opportunity to be a part of a new initiative. Here is your chance! Through my PLN I learned of a relatively new web resource for professional development and a platform for sharing best practices (Beta version launched in June). It is called Teaching Channel, a California Public [...]
There are thousands of beautiful and powerful images on the Web for educational use, and some of the best are found on Discovery Streaming. These images are great for so many educational projects and presentations. Below are three ways to use images that may be new to you. 1. Zooburst- 3D Storybooks http://www.zooburst.com/zb_gallery.php This web [...]
Inspiring, Energizing, and Practical! Have you been looking for ways to keep up with the rapidly changing environment of teaching in the 21st century? Are you searching for ways to engage your tech savvy students, motivating them by incorporating technology resources into your lessons and curriculum? You are already a forward thinking educator by being [...]
The Discovery Student Center is an incredible tool for students, and it puts the power of digital media in the palms of their hands. The only limit is your students’ imaginations. Many Discovery Streaming users are aware of this fantastic resource, but I wanted to share how much my students love having their own accounts [...]
Do you need to create presentations from time to time? Would you like a new way to make PowerPoint-like slideshows that have a more dynamic look? Well, then this post may be of interest to you. Prezi is a very unique Web 2.0 presentation tool, and the best part of this relatively new tool is [...]
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