Resources+-+Teacher

These sites were suggested by Apple for ways to use iPads. Lisa Nielsen [|e.woa/wa/viewMultiRoom?fcId=387901830] ||
 * Sites for Using iPads in Education**
 * http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/ ||
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 * [|http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStor]

There are many different tools, both new and old, which teachers can use to engage kids in high levels of learning. Together we will look at some of the most effective including online simulations, writing strategies, using fiction and non-fiction, primary documents and problem-based learning. Be prepared for a active, hands-on session! You will leave with ideas and materials that can impletmented immediately with your students.
 * Engaging 21st Century Learners **

**Reading & Writing in Social Studies** " Students often struggle to understand the increasingly complex content and vocabulary presented in social studies. Frustrated teachers often feel that it is easier to just cover the information presented instead of working to help students make meaningful connections. Effective strategies increase student learning __**and**__ build scores on standardized social studies reading and writing tests." Glenn W

**Big List of Problem Based Learning-Edutopia**

**Project Based Learning-Edutopia**

** Making Videos on the Web-A Guide for Teachers** ** Google for Teachers-Books, Docs, Maps, and More** **Google for Teachers II** Digital books written by[| richardbyrne]. Excellent resources, clearly written and posted using [|Issuu] (also another great Web 2.0 tool for students)
 * How To Do 11 Techy Things in the New School Year **

**Educational Origami** One of my favorite sites. All inclusive. Bloom's Digital Taxonomy, etc.