Today's Newsletter: Tragedy Illuminates the Power of Virtual Field Trips By Steven M. Baule Even with the flashing lights of the fire apparatus showing in the video, we can visit the remains of the Cathedral of Notre Dame via this Digg video.
BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: Cicero District 99 Implements IXL to Provide Differentiated Math Instruction By TL Editors "District 99 chose IXL because it allows our teachers to provide grade-level practice, while also delivering individualized support for each student at their own level," said Mary Mycyck, Director of Mathematics at District 99.
Writing Exercises For Children By Ozge Karaoglu Writing Exercises Children’s Section offers various prompt tools that can be used for creative writing exercises.
Top-Rated Interactive Whiteboard App Educreations a Powerful Presentation Tool By TL Editors The Educreations iPad app makes it simple for students and teachers to create a multi-page presentation or lesson that can easily be shared with other students, teachers, or parents.
Class Tech Tips: 25 Reasons to Use TED-Ed in Your Classroom By Monica Burns The folks at TED also have a platform for students and teachers. It’s called TED-Ed, and you’ll find lots of short videos, resources and discussion questions for your classroom.
That Time a 5th Grader Designed My AP Chemistry Lesson! By Ramsey Musallam The most important part of the shifting one's instruction to an inquiry learning cycle approach is challenge of "Calling Students to Adventure", engaging them by strategically sparking their curiosity.
