Web Sites of the Week

States Games
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com
/web_games.htm

Grades 3-5:  A number of on-line games to reinforce states, state capitals, and regions.  A great site which could be  used as a center, for small group work, or as a large group activity.

Rebus Rhymes
http://www.enchantedlearning.com
/Rhymes.html

Grades K-2:  Favorite children's songs, poems, and nursery rhymes in rebus form.  Would be great with small or large groups.  

Using Internet Sites in Your Classroom

     What comes to your mind when you think of using internet sites for learning activities?  Many times we think we need to be in the lab to use internet sites for instruction.  There are a wide variety of ways to incorporate this dynamic tool!   How you teach with a computer is influenced by your teaching style, the age of the students, the subject matter, and available  equipment! 

     I'd be delighted to spend a few minutes with you to share ways to teach with the internet in your classroom.  Just touch base with me, and we can set up a time to get together.  I'd be glad to get you started by providing the initial instruction, or assisting you the first few times you use technology for classroom instruction.

P.E.T. Projects

     Imagine two days to collaborate with colleagues and get help developing standards based units.  Planning for the Engagement of Technology, or P.E.T. Projects are a terrific way to plan your units.  Past P.E.T. Project units have been used by many teachers through out the district.  Applications are due by September 20th.  Please let me know if you could use help applying!

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