Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Focus on Web Resources: July 7, 2010

Translate from one language to another with Frengly.

Find lesson plans and other teaching resources from various educational agencies with FREE (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence.)

Learn about--and how to use--a variety of technology tools when teaching with Technology in Class.  Resources include software tutorials, recommended Web sites, information on education grants, and an up-to-date blog with useful links to Web sites, educational trends and news, and learning theories.

Decode acronyms used in text messages and online chats with Teen Chat Decoder.

Convert PDF files into Microsoft Word documents with PDFtoWord.

Learn how to use Twitter as a tool to exchange ideas with other teachers with "How to Use Twitter to Grow your PLN" [personal learning network].

Consult the National Education Association to find lesson plans, get other teachers' hints and tips, learn about classroom management, read about promising practices for the classroom, and get teaching tools gathered print and Web sources.

Explore ideas and resources for a classroom that utilizes technology and culture to prepare students for the future with Educational Paradigms.  (Notable post: "Ten Things All Teachers Should Know How to Do.")

Find arts-related lesson plans (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts) and ideas for integrating them with other subject areas with ArtsEdge.

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