Sites of the Week

Site 1
www.Edhelper.com

This site is used for teachers that need to get more help with curriculum ideas using worksheets, puzzles, and other materials. It can focus on giving the students more hands-on experience in covering the material in the different units. They have sections that deal with all subject matter and from grades K-12.

Materials for grades K-12
Special education materials, including Hi/Lo reading comprehensions
Class Builder grade book
STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Learning Standard:
1B2d- Read age appropriate material aloud with fluency and accuracy



Site 2
http://www.studyisland.com/
Study Island is a leading provider of web-based state assessment preparation programs and standards based learning programs.

Learn about Study Island's
State Assessment Preparation Programs

* instructional & diagnostic
* web-based
* research-based
* state standards-based

This site gives great tools for the students to go in and practice the information that they are learning in the classroom using worksheets and games among other items. It can be used toward any subject. I use this in my 2nd grade classroom to quiz the students on their knowledge of what principals, mayors, and teachers are responsible for.

ILS 17A


Site 3
http://mikids.com/

Meeting the Needs of Students, Teachers and Schools by…

enabling schools to successfully integrate technology into the core curricula;

addressing the social, legal and ethical issues associated with technology use;

supporting information and technology literacy;

helping busy teachers make student technology use more effective;

teaching the ground rules for online behaviors that are acceptable, appropriate and effective;

and, involving families.
This site gives all kinds of ideas but I found this particular section interesting since it fits in with what we are trying to achieve with this course. The site can be used for all subject matter and gives wonderful lesson plans along with activities and ideas.

Technology Foundation Standards for Students
This site covers the following standards:
Basic operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Social, ethical, and human issues
Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity


Site 4
http://puzzlemaker.com/

Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your word lists. Great tool to use for building vocabulary and spelling word skills.


State Goal 1: Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
Illinois Learning Standard 1.A.3a: Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).