This site provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. What items, for example, would you put in a box to describe your life; the life of a Victorian Servant or Roman soldier; or to show that slavery was wrong and unnecessary? You can display anything from a text file to a movie. You can also view and comment on the museum boxes submitted by others.
By Alisa Miller
With so many good teachers out there, it’s fortunate they can share their knowledge via video on the Internet. From the funny to the poignant, these glimpses into the lives of teachers and their students will keep you entertained while learning a little something as well. Whether you are a new teacher storing up tips and tricks or an experienced teacher who could just use a fresh perspective, you are sure to find something helpful among these videos.
The Basics
Reading, storytelling, math, and science all get coverage with these videos that show how some teachers use their creative ideas or grant money to good use in the classroom.
Change is often the hardest thing for us to do. Yet, as teachers we would like all of our students to change and conform to our class rules and learn our lessons as quick as possible. The only thing that I see students learning quickly these days is anything that is electronic toys, hand-held devices, or the computer. Somehow technology skills come natural to the young, but it is more of a chore and a handicap for those of us that steered away from technology. I humorously admit that I am a digital immigrant willingly to be taught by digital natives and others that have been using technology since the 20th century. Technology seems to be moving at a greater speed these days and the longer we take to catch up the harder it will be to even be a teacher in the classroom these days. It is not always easy to change and learn new skills, but I see this as such an exciting time to be a teacher. So many have already seen the vision of the future for our students. What is your vision for your students? <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" http://www.youtube.com/v/tahTKdEUAPk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/v/tahTKdEUAPk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
I've been working w/ computers/technology and education for over ten years and have come to the conclusion that teachers should almost always be the admin's of their computers. While I do see the other side to the argument and know that policy may dictate otherwise, I really feel this is the best way to go. Here are my reasons:
1. The avg teacher probably won't even know the difference. (At my old district, each teacher was the admin of their own mac and had no idea. I could updates whenever I needed to, could troubleshoot, add printers, etc etc, and never had to worry about being logged in as another user)
2. The techy teacher could do their own updates, install/remove software they purchased, etc.
3. I feel this would really eliminate a lot of teacher issues that I mentioned above. (ex, I need to updatae iTunes because my iPod doesn't work on it, I need to add/remove a printer, etc etc etc)
4. Finally, most problems can always be fixed. So, even if a teacher/user messed something up we can most likely get the issue fixed. Worst case we can always boot into target disk mode, grab the data, reimage the machine and transfer it back. (of course I'm not talking about the rare cases where the HD totally crashes, or when specific items have been deleted by the user).
Hey there everyone,
Just thought I would share this website, it's great for ready made teacher resources. It's an aussie site and uses NSW foundation font (as well as all the others!) Check it out ! Lots of free printables.
http://www.k-3teacherresources.com/
If your looking for a good writing program checkout this great american site by nancy Fetzer. I have seen this program in use and must say I'm impressed !
Kezza !
Jeff Foxworthy is a very funny guy who conducts talk all over America. He is a teacher himself and has some very funny, and true, insights of teachers. Read and enjoy...
Jeff Foxworthy on Educators:
YOU might be a teacher if you believe the playground should be equipped with a Ritalin salt lick.
YOU might be a teacher if you want to slap the next person who says,"Must be nice to work 8 to 3:30 and have summers off.
YOU might be a teacher if it is difficult to name your own child because there's no name you can come up with that doesn't bring high blood pressure as it is uttered.
YOU might be a teacher if you can tell it's a full moon or if it going to rain, snow, hail....anything!!! Without ever looking outside.
YOU might be a teacher if you believe, "shallow gene pool" should have its own box on a report card.
YOU might be a teacher if you believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says, "Boy, the kids sure are mellow today."
YOU might be a teacher if when out in public, you feel the urge to snap your fingers at children you do not know and correct their behavior.
YOU might be a teacher if you have no social life between August and June.
YOU might be a teacher if you think people should have a government permit before being allowed to reproduce.
YOU might be a teacher if you wonder how some parents MANAGED to reproduce.
YOU might be a teacher if you laugh uncontrollably when people refer to the staff room as the "lounge."
YOU might be a school employee if you encourage an obnoxious parent to check into charter schools or home schooling and are willing to donate the UHAUL boxes should they decided to move out of district.
YOU might be a teacher if you think caffeine should be available in intravenous form.
YOU might be a teacher if you can't imagine how the ACLU could think that covering your students chair with Velcro and then requiring uniforms made out of the corresponding Velcro could ever be misunderstood by the public.
YOU might be a teacher if meeting a child's parent instantly answers this question, "Why is this kid like this?"
YOU might be a teacher if you would choose a mammogram over a parent conference
YOU might be a teacher if you think someone should invent antibacterial pencils and crayons...and desks and chairs for that matter!
YOU might be a teacher if the words "I have college debt for this?" has ever come out of your mouth.
YOU might be a teacher if you know how many days, minutes, and seconds are left in the school year!