Ayers, S. (2012). How to use a smart board in the classroom. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from http://www.ehow.com/how_4964345_use-smart-board-classroom.html
This is an article about the best practices for using a Smart Board in the classroom. Many classrooms today have some sort of an interactive white board. This article gives step by step instructions on how to get started using a Smart Board. There are links on this page that will lead readers to other suggestions for Smart Board usages.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
PBS Teacher: Technology Integration
(2007). PBS teacher: technology integration. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from http://www.pbs.org/teachers/librarymedia/tech-integration/
This website provides multiple links that give information on the best ways to integrate technology into the classroom. The links are categorized by research and best practices; access and the digital divide; accessible/assistive technologies; distance education; emerging technologies; evaluating programs and practices; internet safety; leadership and technology; research clearinghouse and publications; student learning; teacher practice and professional development; and visual media.
This website provides multiple links that give information on the best ways to integrate technology into the classroom. The links are categorized by research and best practices; access and the digital divide; accessible/assistive technologies; distance education; emerging technologies; evaluating programs and practices; internet safety; leadership and technology; research clearinghouse and publications; student learning; teacher practice and professional development; and visual media.
Classroom Practices and Technology
Janelli, M. (2012). Classroom practices and technology. Retrieved May 2012 from http://www.ehow.com/list_6391918_classroom-practices-technology.html
Maria Janelli is the author of the online article called Classroom Practices and Technology. She discusses the best practices for using technology in the classroom. She suggests ways for using technology with making classroom videos, collaborative writings, and blogging.
Maria Janelli is the author of the online article called Classroom Practices and Technology. She discusses the best practices for using technology in the classroom. She suggests ways for using technology with making classroom videos, collaborative writings, and blogging.
Five ways readers are using iPads in the classroom
E School News. (2011). Five ways readers are using iPads in the classroom. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/05/27/five-ways-readers-are-using-ipads-in-the-classroom/?
This online article explains ways to use the iPad in the classroom. The article suggests five different ways to use the iPad everyday in the classroom and gives details on how to do it. Teachers can use the iPad for intervention, enrichment, assistive technology, digital literacy, and organizing resources.
This online article explains ways to use the iPad in the classroom. The article suggests five different ways to use the iPad everyday in the classroom and gives details on how to do it. Teachers can use the iPad for intervention, enrichment, assistive technology, digital literacy, and organizing resources.
Teaching Today
Crie, M. (2005). Teaching today. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/educationupclose.phtml/47
Teaching Today provides teachers with the best practices for using the internet. On this site, teachers learn the best practices for using blogs for the classroom. Blogs can be used by the teacher and the students. This website reminds teachers about the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and making sure that they know the rules in allowing students to create blogs over the internet.
Teaching Today provides teachers with the best practices for using the internet. On this site, teachers learn the best practices for using blogs for the classroom. Blogs can be used by the teacher and the students. This website reminds teachers about the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and making sure that they know the rules in allowing students to create blogs over the internet.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Billy Nye the Science Guy
Nye, B. (2012). Billy Nye the science guy. Retrieved May 23, 2012 from http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/home-demos/
At this webiste you can learn about Bill Nye the Science Guy and his show, choose from 40 'Home Demos' you can try, watch video clips, and more. The link above will take you directly to a link for teachers and students. Billy Nye has several home-demos that you can do to explore life science, physical science, and planetary science concepts.
At this webiste you can learn about Bill Nye the Science Guy and his show, choose from 40 'Home Demos' you can try, watch video clips, and more. The link above will take you directly to a link for teachers and students. Billy Nye has several home-demos that you can do to explore life science, physical science, and planetary science concepts.
Kids.gov
Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies. (2012). The official kids' site of the US governemnt. Retrieved May 23, 2012 from http://www.kids.gov/
This website is linked to USA.gov, but it is designed to be kids, parents, and teachers. This website is the official kids' portal for the US government. This is a safe place online where kids can create, play, and learn about our governemnt. Kids.gov is organized into three audiences: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators. Each audience tab is divided into educational subjects like Arts, Math, and History.
This website is linked to USA.gov, but it is designed to be kids, parents, and teachers. This website is the official kids' portal for the US government. This is a safe place online where kids can create, play, and learn about our governemnt. Kids.gov is organized into three audiences: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators. Each audience tab is divided into educational subjects like Arts, Math, and History.
Encyclopedia for Kids
Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. (2012). Encyclopedia britannica kids. Retrieved May 23, 2012 from http://kids.britannica.com/
This websites provides an online encyclopedia for kids. This is a place where kids can go and research topics that may interest them. This website provides informational articles along with bright, vivid pictures that gain the interest of kids. There is a free 7 day trial where kids can also access online games, videos, and activities.
This websites provides an online encyclopedia for kids. This is a place where kids can go and research topics that may interest them. This website provides informational articles along with bright, vivid pictures that gain the interest of kids. There is a free 7 day trial where kids can also access online games, videos, and activities.
Science News for Kids
Society for Science and the Public. (2012). Science news for kids. Retrieved May 23, 2012 from http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
This website is designed for kids to go and explore different science topics such as atoms and forces, earth and sky, humans and health, life, and tech and math. The Society is a nonprofit membership organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1921, and first known as Science Service, the Society advances the popular understanding of science through publications and educational competitions and programs. Its mission is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire. There is a free monthly newsletter of hte Soceity that one can subscribe to receive news, updates, and stories on its work.
This website is designed for kids to go and explore different science topics such as atoms and forces, earth and sky, humans and health, life, and tech and math. The Society is a nonprofit membership organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1921, and first known as Science Service, the Society advances the popular understanding of science through publications and educational competitions and programs. Its mission is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire. There is a free monthly newsletter of hte Soceity that one can subscribe to receive news, updates, and stories on its work.
TIME for Kids
Time Inc. (2012). Time for kids. Retrieved May 23, 2012 from http://www.timeforkids.com/news
TIME for Kids as we know it is a magazine for kids. However, this website provides up-to-date articles for kids to read. These informational articles are on topics that would interest school age kids. There is a place to subscribe to the magazine that would allow students to gain access to quizzes and worksheets.
TIME for Kids as we know it is a magazine for kids. However, this website provides up-to-date articles for kids to read. These informational articles are on topics that would interest school age kids. There is a place to subscribe to the magazine that would allow students to gain access to quizzes and worksheets.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Xtra Math
Jeschke, David. (2012). Xtra math. Retrieved May 16, 2012 from https://www.xtramath.org/
XtraMath started in the fall of 2007 when David Jeschke, a computer programmer, volunteered at a local elementary school and recognized the need for an individualized math practice program. XtraMath spread rapidly to other classrooms by word of mouth and the program continues to evolve to meet the needs of the students, teachers, and parents. This website is free for teachers to join. Once teachers join, they can create a classroom roster. Students can practice differentiated math problems or they can watch tutorial videos. Xtra Math is not a website designed to replace your math series, it only needs to be used as extra practice.
XtraMath started in the fall of 2007 when David Jeschke, a computer programmer, volunteered at a local elementary school and recognized the need for an individualized math practice program. XtraMath spread rapidly to other classrooms by word of mouth and the program continues to evolve to meet the needs of the students, teachers, and parents. This website is free for teachers to join. Once teachers join, they can create a classroom roster. Students can practice differentiated math problems or they can watch tutorial videos. Xtra Math is not a website designed to replace your math series, it only needs to be used as extra practice.
We Give Books
Pearson Foundation. (2012). We give books. Retrieved May 16, 2012 from http://www.wegivebooks.org/
We Give Books is a website designed by the Pearson Foundtion. There are FREE books available to read online. Every time a book is read online, a book is given from the Pearson Foundation to a specific charity. The different charities are listed on the website. This is a great website that can be used in the classroom. The books are all downloaded and can be viewed using a SMART Board.
We Give Books is a website designed by the Pearson Foundtion. There are FREE books available to read online. Every time a book is read online, a book is given from the Pearson Foundation to a specific charity. The different charities are listed on the website. This is a great website that can be used in the classroom. The books are all downloaded and can be viewed using a SMART Board.
Teaching Resources
Candler, Laura. (2012). Teaching resources. Retrieved May 16, 2012 from http://www.lauracandler.com/
Laura Candler taught school for more than 30 years when she decided that she could sell some of her resources online. This website has hundreds of printables and activities that make powerful teaching easy. There is also a file cabinet that has free classroom-tested activities you can print and use right away, including special activities in the seasonal files.You can also sign up for Candler's Classroom Connections to receive free teaching materials delivered to your inbox. If you have a smartboard, there are some really cool smartboard downloads that can be used to increase student participation.
Laura Candler taught school for more than 30 years when she decided that she could sell some of her resources online. This website has hundreds of printables and activities that make powerful teaching easy. There is also a file cabinet that has free classroom-tested activities you can print and use right away, including special activities in the seasonal files.You can also sign up for Candler's Classroom Connections to receive free teaching materials delivered to your inbox. If you have a smartboard, there are some really cool smartboard downloads that can be used to increase student participation.
Teachers Pay Teachers
(2012). Teachers pay teachers. Retrieved May 16, 2012 from http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
Teachers Pay Teachers is an online marketplace where teachers buy and sell original downloads. It is free to create an account on Teachers Pay Teachers. An advanced search engine allows you to search for a particular subject, type of download, grade level, and price. Even though some teachers sell their downloads, there are a lot of really good free items that can be downloaded.
Teachers Pay Teachers is an online marketplace where teachers buy and sell original downloads. It is free to create an account on Teachers Pay Teachers. An advanced search engine allows you to search for a particular subject, type of download, grade level, and price. Even though some teachers sell their downloads, there are a lot of really good free items that can be downloaded.
Step into Second Grade with Mrs. Lemons
Lemons, Amy. (2012). Step into second grade with Mrs. Lemons. Retrieved May 16, 2012 from http://stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com/
This is one of my favorite blogs to go to when I am looking for new, creative ideas for my second grade classroom. Amy Lemons is a second grade teacher, and she is the author of this blog. I really like how she shows pictures of the activities that she does in her classroom along with descriptions of the activities. She also will sometimes post worksheets that can be downloaded for FREE! The best part about this blog is that Mrs. Lemons updates it weekly with new ideas. All of her ideas are up-to-date. I encourage any primary teacher to take a look at this blog. You won't be sorry.
This is one of my favorite blogs to go to when I am looking for new, creative ideas for my second grade classroom. Amy Lemons is a second grade teacher, and she is the author of this blog. I really like how she shows pictures of the activities that she does in her classroom along with descriptions of the activities. She also will sometimes post worksheets that can be downloaded for FREE! The best part about this blog is that Mrs. Lemons updates it weekly with new ideas. All of her ideas are up-to-date. I encourage any primary teacher to take a look at this blog. You won't be sorry.
Monday, May 7, 2012
About Me
Hello! My name is Jill Meadows. I teach 2nd grade at Flemingsburg Elementary School. I have been teaching for four years now. I attented Morehead State University where I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I received my Master's in Elementary Education last year from University of the Cumberlands. I am currently working on my Rank 1 certification.
I live with my husband, Matthew. We have been married for about 3 years. Some of the things that I enjoy are shopping, going to the movies, and watching my husband with his tractor pulls.
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