March, 2007Archive

new blog themes.

March 26th, 2007 | Tech Talk | No comments

Arriving just in time for spring are new blog themes for all of you teachers who have your own classroom blogs.  So for those of you who are tired of the original background theme you chose, spice up the new season with a new theme!

spellingtime.

March 22nd, 2007 | Tech Talk | No comments

Yes I have another website that you have to check out.   Spellingtime is the cutest site for learning how to spell.  I suggest using it for grades K-2, and possibly 3.  It has fun graphics, easy language, and is very kid friendly.  Modify every lesson with your own word list weekly!  Again, it is free and […]

quizlet & thatquiz.

March 22nd, 2007 | Tech Talk | No comments

Everyone should know about these websites:  ThatQuiz & Quizlet!  What are they?  They are each free sites that create flashcards or practice tests for math facts and reading vocabulary.  Register (for free) at ThatQuiz and log in to create a class.  Add your students names to the class.  Assign a test.  Give the students the […]

take a field trip with google earth.

March 20th, 2007 | Tech Talk | No comments

While you can easily pull down the hanging wall map in your classroom to point out the location of your current geography or culture unit, why not travel to the location you are studying with the 3D tool, google earth.  Take your kids on a virtual field trip that will blow them away.  Click here to link […]

interactive faculty meeting.

March 20th, 2007 | Tech Talk | 1 comment

One of our principals used the CPS system this morning during the faculty meeting.  What makes data more exciting other than the clickers!  As you can see below, the teachers were just as excited to click in first, get the right answer, and see what the next question would be as the kids are.  When […]