Showing posts with label ed resources. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ed resources. Show all posts

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Resources to Start Off Your Week 4

 It has been a while since I have posted some resources for you all so I wanted to throw together Resources to Start Off Your Week with NINE great new resources.

1 ) Creative Commons
- A website database for royalty-free pictures.
- Teachers can grab pictures, clip art and diagram off this site to include in
   their lessons or have students use it to reinforce the idea of digital citizenship.
- Click on "Find CC-Licensed Works" 
http://www.creativecommons.org/ 

2 ) Roadmap to Harmony
 - An article from the "Good" network that visually summarizes important
   concepts such as sustainable development, education, globalization, and
   relationships between humans and the earth.
- Teachers could use this as an activating strategy for many social studies
   units. 
- Great for visual learners!
https://www.good.is/infographics#/home

3 ) ToonDoo
- A website for making online comic characters and stories.
- This website has lots of options and teachers can use this to encourage
   writing or have as an option to use during projects.
- Very user-friendly, fun to use and appeals to many children. 
- http://www.toondoo.com/

4 ) 2ePub
A website that can convert pdf and other document formats into
  compatible files for ebook readers such as iPad, Sony Reader,
  Kindle, etc.
- Simple to use!
-https://toepub.com/

5 ) Drop Box
- A website used for online file storage.
Teachers can use this to save files online, no more carrying your
  flash-drive around!
- Great "add-on" features such as Drop It To me, which allows other
  users (who have access) to add files to your Drop Box. Teachers could
  have their students submit assignments this way!
http://www.dropbox.com/

6 ) Daily To Do
- An online To-Do list that creates your list with easy to check completion
  boxes.
Teachers could have this for personal use, or have on the board as students
  come into class and use as a classroom itinerary.   
- Very easy to use.
http://www.dailytodo.org/

7 ) Pearl Trees
- An online bookmarking site that creates visual networks to display favourite
  website and resources.
- Teachers and students could use this collaboratively to bookmark classroom
  websites. Teacher could also create a Pearl Tree of various bookmarks to use
  as an activating strategy for new units.
http://www.aviaryeducation.com/

8 ) Clay Yourself
- A website used to create claymation-style avatars of people and animals.
This is a neat way for teachers and students to include pictures on the internet
  if your school doesn't allow you to upload actual photographs of students.
- Easy to use and super cool!
http://clayyourself.com/

9 ) Museum of Obsolete Objects
An interactive YouTube page depicting objects that are now technologically
  obsolete.
- Teachers can use this website to show the evolution of technological
  advancements on this interactive timeline that displays an individual video for
  each object. Great for science, social studies, ELA, math... everything!
- Amazing visual design and very engaging.
http://www.youtube.com/mooojvm

                                                 Happy Summer everyone!

Friday, July 12, 2019

Getting a Teaching Job Resources

teaching interview tips, tips for new teachers, how to prepare for a teaching interview, how to get a teaching job, teaching interview
I have been thinking about new teachers who will be going to interviews soon and have no idea what to bring, do or say. With that in mind, I have been compiling different websites, articles, and books that can be helpful when preparing for a teaching interview!



The Best Advice for New Teachers (Article)
- Larry Ferlazzo is an AMAZING edublogger that has multiple lists of resources
   that I recommend you check out. He's put together a great list of websites that offer advice for new teachers and people preparing to be teachers.
- http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2012/04/23/the-best-advice-for-new-teachers/

The Rookie Teacher (Website)
- This website has a variety of great blog posts about everything to do with
   being a "Rookie Teacher" including subject-specific information,
   curriculum, professional development, and interviews.
http://therookieteacher.ca/

 Substitute teacher interview questions* (Website)
- I found this website very useful and it had many examples of
  interview questions provided by new teachers who had just gone through the interview process.

- https://coverlettersandresume.com/teacher/substitute-teacher-interview-questions-and-answers/

What Do Principal's Look For When They Hire (Article)
- Peter Jory has written a great article on his blog, "I Have an Opinion About
  Learning". Being a principal himself, I value Mr. Jory's opinion and think he provides some great insight on what administration looks for during the hiring process.
http://peterjory.blogspot.ca/2012/02/what-do-principals-look-for-when-they.html

How to Find Your Dream Teaching Job (Article)

 certain schools to the actual interview itself.
http://www.edutopia.org/school-employment-finding-teaching-job

Apply to Education (Database)
- Apply to Education is an online database that school divisions and private
  companies use to post teaching positions. I check this website weekly to see what sorts of jobs our area has available.
- You can search through jobs from any area without having to become a
  member of the website!
https://www.applytoeducation.com/

EduEdge (Website)
- EduEdge is an entire website devoted to preparing future teachers for the
  interview and hiring process. They have several great articles, blog posts,
  workshops, and resources all designed to help you get a job.
http://theeduedge.com/

Advice to New Graduates About to Enter the Teaching Profession (Article) 
- David Andrade has put together some great points on his blog,
  "Educational Technology Guy". He touches on everything from staying organized, to asking for help to copyright concerns.
- At the end of the article, he also includes some more great resources for
  new teachers.
- http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.ca/2012/04/advice-to-new-college-graduates-about.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+EducationalTechnologyGuy+%28Educational+Technology+Guy%29&utm_content=Google+Reader 

First Day of School by Harry Wong (Book)
 A teacher recommended this to me and she said, "It is a fantastic resource to use throughout your teaching career". Since then I have also seen it praised in many of the edublogs. I definitely recommend it to any teacher, new or experienced.

Student Teacher, Temporary Teacher or Substitute Teacher? What to do if a Teaching Job is Rumoured to be Available at Your School (Article)
- This article by EduEdge (also on this list) offers some great advice on
  how to get your foot in the door and start building yourself a teaching career.
http://theeduedge.com/student-teacher-temporary-teacher-or-substitute-teacher-what-to-do-if-a-teaching-job-is-rumored-to-be-available-in-your-school/

Top Strategies for Selecting References for a Teaching Interview (Article)
- This article by EduEdge (also on this list) offers some pointers on how to
  pick appropriate references for your teaching application. Who should be a reference? Do you pick different references depending on the school?
http://theeduedge.com/top-strategies-for-selecting-references-for-a-teacher-interview/

131 Tips for New Teachers (Presentation)
- Richard Byrne included a free slide presentation on his blog, "Free
  Technology for Teachers" that highlights 131 tips for new teachers.
 - http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/09/131-tips-for-new-teachers.html

If you know a soon to be teacher share this blog post with them so they can be prepared for an interview. Best of luck to all the new teachers out there who are preparing for their job interviews!
Have a good resource to add to this list? Let me know in the comments below!

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Resources to Start Off Your Week 3

Sorry, everyone for not posting some more resources last week but that's okay. So it's a new week and what better way to start off our week by finding some great new online resources to use in our classrooms when school starts back up again. Remember, I will be adding these to my Favorite Websites page when I have that ready please ensure you head over there to check out the full list that I've compiled so far.

1 ) What Was There?
- A website featuring an interactive map of the world featuring historic photographs
  organized by location and year. Their goal is to provide a photographic history of
  the world!
- Teacher can use this website to provide primary visuals during Social Studies,
  Geography and History lessons specifically but the possibilities are endless!
- Users can upload pictures and some locations have more photos than others
   so make sure to do your research before class!
http://www.whatwasthere.com/ 

2 ) Story Bird
- A website for creating online narrative stories using visual art prompts.
- Teachers can use this website to encourage writing assignments and it is
   the perfect platform for sharing stories online (link to your classroom blog, email to parents, receive meaningful feedback, etc).
- The illustrations are gorgeous, funny, and engaging for students!
http://www.storybird.com/

3 ) Resources for History Teachers
- A wiki summarizing educational resources for teachers and students looking to
  learn more about various history, geography, politics, economics and much more. 
- Teachers can use this website to gather resources for a lesson or have their
  students explore certain pages for information.
- A 2011 Edublog Award winner!

Friday, June 28, 2019

Resources to Start Off Your Week 2

It's Friday and what better way to end our week by finding some great new online resources to use in our classrooms. Remember, I will be adding these to my Favorite Websites page in the future to ensure you head over there to check out the full list that I've compiled so far.

1 ) Classroom 2.0 LIVE
- A website used to host online professional development conversations.
- Teachers can use this website to educate themselves on new and exciting topics as
  well, as connect with other people in the educational field.
- The website maintains a great archive and resource list!
http://live.classroom20.com/

2 ) Student Blogging Challenge
- A website hosting the twice-yearly student blogging challenge.
- This challenge can be a great way to encourage blogging in your classroom
  and/or add structure to the blogs you already have established.
- The next challenge begins on October 6, 2019, so start getting organized!
http://studentchallenge.edublogs.org/

3 )  A Principal's Reflections
- A school administrator's blog.
- A great blog to read and see how an administrator interprets different
  aspects of education.
http://esheninger.blogspot.com/

Happy Friday everyone!

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Resources to Start Off Your Week!

Who doesn't love expanding their list of educational resources?? I know that as soon as I see a list of resources online my mind immediately starts turning on how I can incorporate and use these new and exciting ideas! Each Wednesday I will post a list of Resources to Start Off Your Week (These may be related to Whole Brain Teaching or just general educational resources.)

1) Inclusion Educator Checklist
- A great checklist that allows teachers to gauge their level of inclusion in their
  classroom.
- No matter where you fall on the checklist, this is a great resource to help teachers
  maintain inclusion in their classrooms.
- Provided by TeachHub
http://www.teachhub.com/inclusion-educator-checklist

2) America's First Peoples
- A video about American history.
- Teachers can use this to learn more about the history and show it to your
  students.
- Yay for American material!
https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/the-first-americans-video

3 ) 100 Best YouTube Videos for Teachers
- A comprehensive list of educational videos on YouTube.
- Includes videos on history, science, language, arts, inspiration, classroom
  management, how-to's, technology and more! 
- Provided by Classroom 2.0
http://www.classroom20.com/profiles/blogs/649749:BlogPost:177332

4 ) EdGalexy
- A lesson plan search engine that will search verified lesson plan websites that DO
  NOT charge for their materials!
- A great resource to search for new materials to add to your classroom.
http://www.edgalaxy.com/lesson-plan-search-engine/

5 ) Teacher Discounts List
- A comprehensive list of businesses that offer discounts for teachers and people in
  the educational field.
* Provides two links to free printables and labels before the list starts. Make sure you
  scroll down
- Provided by the Frugal Girls
http://thefrugalgirls.com/teacher-discounts