Learning Tools -
Classroom Resources
Amazing Picture Machine
http://www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm
This site is part of the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
(NCREL), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping schools
and the students. NCREL specializes in the educational applications
of technology. The Amazing Picture Machine provides lesson ideas,
pictures and other media resources for educators to use in their
curriculum.
Crayola Creativity Central
http://www.crayola.com/educators/
lessons/index.cfm
This website contains an easy to use database that is categorized
by a cross-section of materials, curriculum, grade and time-frame.
This is extremely helpful to art teachers whom have limited materials
and/or time. Teachers may enter the materials they have available
in the classroom and search for any project that requires only those
materials.
Education World
http://www.education-world.com/
This site is an online resource guide for teachers. It is a one-stop
search engine for Educational Web sites. It is a valuable site because
there are many links for lesson plans, articles and references.
Elementary Links
http://www.isd196.k12.mn.us/elementary_schools.cfm
A collection of sites covering all areas of elementary instruction.
Math, science, language arts, social studies, physical education/health,
music and art.
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/
An excellent place for science fanatics, this site has links to
some of the "coolest" websites on the Internet. There are links
to practically every science discipline. From astronomy to physics,
this site has it all.
Inclusion space
http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion
This site is excellent for those teachers who are or will be teaching
in inclusion classes. It gives vital information on what inclusion
is, what the legal requirements are, and strategies for teachers
to use. It is produced by the Renaissance Group, which is a "consortium
of universities noted for their teacher preparation programs and
for working to reform teacher education."
Library Spot
http://www.libraryspot.com
This site grants visitors free admission to a virtual library. You
can access dozens of almanacs and encyclopedias. The site even has
links to Government and Law libraries. Anything you can find in
a public library, you can find here.
School-to-Work
http://www.stw.ed.gov/
This site is excellent for secondary level school teachers/staff
because it provides information on the school-to-work program. It
provides information on all aspects of the School-To-Work Opportunities
Act and would be useful for STW coordinators. Topics range from
grant information, to calendar of events, to evaluation issues (progress
of program), to resources. This site is an excellent source of information
relating to Hawaii-specific issues regarding the school-to-work
program. It has links to Hawaii's content and performance standards
and how to motivate students.
SuperKids Educational Software Review
http://www.superkids.com/
This site contains excellent links for teachers, children, and parents.
The site has a math worksheet creator and provides wonderful reviews
of the latest educational software.
Pics 4 Learning
http://www.pics4learning.com/
Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers
and students. The Pics4Learning collection consists of thousands
of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur
photographers.
Teaching is a Work of Heart
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Thebes/9893/
This site is excellent for teachers of all grade levels and subject
matters. It has information and links to resources on a wide variety
of topics, such as ideas on how to teach the alphabet, educational
software, behavioral issues, learning centers, and SPED issues!
It is a comprehensive site that makes things so convenient for the
viewer.
Ideapractices
http://www.ideapractices.org/
This site includes vital information on all aspects of IDEA - the
law, regulations, resources and frequently asked questions, to name
a few. It also has a subtopic that you can click on, such as "ideaDEPOT"
- where you can research a variety of topics relevant to IDEA. Information
on disciplining, assessment, technology, IEP process, and inclusion
are just a few of the valuable resources available on this site.
Federal Resources for Educational
Excellence
http://www.ed.gov/free
The Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
(FREE) website makes it easy for teachers, parents, students,
& others to find learning resources from more than 40 federal
organizations.
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