This Week's Online Find
Google was busy this summer, introducing three new tools that are sure to be useful for educators. You can check out Google News, Google Page Creator, Google Groups -- and many more cool Google tools -- at Google for Educators. Not listed on that page, but definitely cool and educator-friendly are Google Voice, Google Call Phones, Google Instant, and Google Custom Search. Did I mention Google Maps...or Google Reader..or...? Oh, heck, as long as you're there, just explore the entire growing suite of Google's online tools. They're free -- and they're fabulous.
Computer Rules Prevent Problems
Student computer use often involves situations not covered by regular classroom rules -- so our tech experts share their rules with you.
Form or Function: The Never Ending Debate
For years, the distinction between website building and website design has caused disagreement in schools: Should we teach students how to design an aesthetically pleasing website or how to implement the technical aspects?
Bright Ideas
Gwynne Isaacs kindergarten students "see the light."
Learn what Total Reader can do for your students.
Doug Johnson: Tech Proof Seven Things You Should Know About Social Networking
What's a teacher to do about social networking? Stay informed. Build student trust. Teach students about the potential hazards. And remember that we were kids once too.
Brenda Dyck: Brenda's Blog Learning From the Masters
Times have changed since the days when we traveled to lab schools to watch exemplary teachers in action. Now, accomplished teachers can come to us.
Bernie Poole: Reflecting Poole Create Your Own Web Site
Bernie Poole provides 12 easy-to-read handouts designed to lead you or your students step-by-step through the process of creating a content-rich education-oriented Web site.
From the Reading Machine Gator's Smash 'Em reinforces spelling. (Grades 2-6)
Miguel Guhlin Five Essential Tech Tools for Campus Administrators
Many administrative tasks could be made easier with the use of technology; I believe these five tasks have the most potential to be enhanced by tech-related tools.
Gadget of the Week Stickies
This great little program allows you to create virtual sticky notes on your desktop.
Featured (Free) Webinars
Wednesday, October 20
1:00pm (EST) How to Set Up a Technology Day in Your District from Tech & Learning.
A step-by-step guide that can be used to plan a technology conference in any district.
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From the Math Machine Star Gazing teaches angle measurement. (Grades 2-6)
From the Science Machine
Use Cyber Tiger to explore the topics of zoology. (Grades 1-4)
Check out this week's site reviews:
A Book in Time
Resources -- books, crafts, maps -- for history teachers.
Science Objects
Online "refreshers" from NSTA on a variety of science topics.
ProProfs Flash Cards
A flash card library you can use and add to.
Explore our Site Review Archives for more great sites. You also can keep up with our latest reviews by signing up for our Site Review Newsletter.
Equal Access: Universal Design of Instruction
How to make instruction in a classroom or in a tutoring center accessible to all students.
Make the Most of Computer Time
In education, minutes matter. So whatever you can do to maximize technology instructional time can make a big difference.
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