Creating Digital Reusable Lesson Plans
- By Tammy Dunbar
- 27 November, 2012
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My first principal gave me a very large lesson plan book. It had lots of space to write in my plans for each hour of each day, and most of … Continue Reading →
Put Your Class in Jeopardy!
- By Tammy Dunbar
- 20 November, 2012
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Answer: This television quiz show has been number one in the United States and its school classrooms for more than 45 years. Question: What is Jeopardy? One of the most engaging review methods is the … Continue Reading →
Action Research: An Interactive Way to Make Teaching Better
- By Tammy Dunbar
- 19 November, 2012
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When I first started taking classes toward my Masters degree at Teachers College of San Joaquin, my first professor, Dr. Joel, introduced us to Action Research. Unfamiliar with the term, … Continue Reading →
Create Online Presentations & Reports with Popplet
- By Tammy Dunbar
- 16 November, 2012
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Animoto and Prezi are powerful tools, but sometimes your students need something simpler and more user-friendly to get them excited about creating a presentation or report online. Popplet is a simple, easy-to-use … Continue Reading →
Videos (Homemade & on the Web) Make Science Engaging & Memorable!
- By Tammy Dunbar
- 15 November, 2012
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When we adopted our Science curriculum more than eight years ago, we also received materials for a few experiments. The textbooks and workbooks were nice, but my students really loved doing … Continue Reading →
Update: Grants & Contests for Classroom Technology
- By Tammy Dunbar
- 14 November, 2012
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The 2012 Follett Challenge is offering $200,000 worth of products and services to six K-12 teachers who are crafting curriculum that teaches 21st-century skills. Successful entries should show that they … Continue Reading →
Online Resources for Teachers
- By Tammy Dunbar
- 14 November, 2012
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It’s been a busy time at my school with report cards and conferences and days off. Here are some quick links to some great online resources for my techie teacher … Continue Reading →
News & Websites for Techie Teachers
- By Tammy Dunbar
- 5 November, 2012
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Here’s a great column about showing support for your local teacher (who spends lots of his/her own money for classroom supplies & tech) by becoming their “Fairy Godparent.” Become a Teacher’s … Continue Reading →