Archive for the ‘Math’ Category

Aha!Math

21st December 2009 by LisaHill No Comments

Subject Matter: Math
Grades: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
Well Designed Online Supplemental Curriculum
There are many supplemental programs to reinforce content material. For elementary students, it is essential they have a strong foundation in math. Yet, students don’t learn in one fashion. My son is a visual learner. He’s good in Math, but when he [...]

Finding Good Teachers California Style

23rd November 2009 by LisaHill No Comments

Subject Matter: Encorps Tackles Math & Science Teacher Recruitment in California
Grades: Middle to High School Teachers
Encorps Taps Math & Science Professional Resources
It’s troubling to hear the U.S. still trails behind other countries in math and science. California hasn’t fared any better. A 2007 study by the National Assessment of Education Progress reports California [...]

FREE – Internet Public Library

11th November 2009 by LisaHill No Comments

Subject Matter: Public internet library for students, teachers and researchers
Grades: Upper school students, teachers, administration, research, college, universities
What’s Internet Public Library?
If you’re looking for a trusted research source, consider the Internet Public Library. Since 1995, IPL.org has provided vetted resources for students, teachers, librarians, and academia. It is a public learning technology service [...]

FREE: How to Use Adobe Products in Schools

9th November 2009 by LisaHill 4 Comments

Subject Matter: Adobe Digital School Collection, Using Technology in School classrooms, Media Technology, Marketing, Story Telling
Grades: K-12
Adobe Offers More Than Great Software
Every day, new media products come online providing students and teachers different tools to excel. When paper and pencils were introduced, these tools were a breakthrough in technology. Now, today’s schools incorporate [...]

FREE: New York Times Learning Network

29th October 2009 by LisaHill No Comments

Subject Matter: New York Times Daily Lessons For Teachers and Students
Grades: Middle School & Up
Offering Current Events, Articles, Photos & Videos As Lessons
The New York Times offers free educational material using current news.
“Our mission is to offer rich and imaginative materials for teaching and learning using New York Times content.”

Gizmos From ExploreLearning.com

20th October 2009 by LisaHill 1 Comment

Subject Matter: Math and Science
Grades: Material selection for 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grades
Online program for Math and Science
I’ve observed Gizmos at various NSTA conferences, yet I never had to time to complete a lesson. I signed up for the 30-day free trial as a teacher (6-8 grade) to see what Gizmos fully offered.  Gizmos [...]

Adobe: New Digital School Collection K-12

28th September 2009 by LisaHill 2 Comments

Updated K-12 Digital School Collection
Adobe offers great curriculum support for students, teachers and administrative staff. Not only does Adobe provide lessons on how to use their products, the company supports teachers, parents and students by providing actual lesson plans, activities and projects that can be incorporated into classroom curriculum.
Adobe just updated their Digital School [...]

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