June 2008
Into the Book: Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies
by knannThis is an outstanding resource....
Into the Book is a reading comprehension resource for K-4 students and teachers. We focus on eight research-based strategies: Using Prior Knowledge, Making Connections, Questioning, Visualizing, Inferring, Summarizing, Evaluating and Synthesizing. Your class can watch our engaging 15-minute videos, and try the online interactive activities.
Behind the Lesson provides teachers with information and teaching resources for each strategy. Watch our 10-minute professional development videos, and explore the Web site for lesson plans, video and audio clips, downloads, and more.
Wordle: using word clouds in a lesson
by knannNice example of how to use wordle in the classroom as a pre-reading strategy.
April 2008
Putting the Pieces Together
by knannIntegrating technology with Marzano's Instructional Strategies to improve student learning.
January 2008
Resource: Teaching Foreign Languages K-12: A Library of Classroom Practices
by knannTeaching Foreign Languages K–12 is a video library illustrating effective instruction and assessment strategies for teaching foreign languages
October 2006
Learning Disabilities and Assistive Technologies
by knann (via)-this web site is a resource for service providers, teachers, parents, consumers and their circles of support
-this web site incorporates an assistive technology evaluation, and information on specific difficulties (i.e, reading, writing, memory organization and math)
also incorporated are success stories of adolescents and adults using assistive technology to help them live more independently
-this web site does not substitute for one-on-one information with an assistive technology provider, whether in the school system or in a rehabilitation setting.
Georgia Project for Assistive Technology
by knann (via)GPAT has developed resources to assist educational teams in the implementation and integration of assistive technology into instructional activities. These resources address the development of assistive technology intervention plans and technology enhanced lesson plans. Sample lesson plans related to state educational standards are also available. these lesson plans include set-up and follow-up activities for each lesson. Tutorials, technology tips, and supplemental materials are also provided.
Teaching Every Student Wiki
by knann & 1 other (via)New site with downloadable resources for differentiation.
September 2005
Spellits
by knannDesigned for 7 - 11 year olds, this website offers interactive online activities and printable resources which teach spelling strategies, rules and patterns for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
The site can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a complement to the BBC "Spell it Out" and "Spelling with the Spellits" television series and
Activity Books.
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