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You need to spend some time with Prezi – your students will thank you

So what is Prezi?  Prezi takes the traditional liner presentation and turns it on it’s head…literally.  The presentations are stunning.  At first I thought this was a cool way to spice up presentations but after working in Prezi for awhile the true power I see in this tool is its ability to act as a [...]

MathCounts

I wanted to tell you a little about the mathcounts.org website.
The MathCounts Foundation is a nonprofit organization started in the early 80s to enhance middle school math.  You may join MathCounts and compete in chapter, regional and national competions however the website is available to everyone.  I do both in my classroom.  I will take [...]

You may want to chew on this CARET

Have you ever needed a quick way to access research to back up your technology claim?  If so, you may want to check out the CARET website.  Created and maintained through ISTE (International Society for Technology Educators) by way of a Bill and Linda Gates Foundation grant this site is a great resource for finding [...]

Starfall

I would like to tell you about a web site I have been using in my classroom for several years.  It is called Starfall.com.  Its slogan is “Where children have fun learning to read.”  My first grade classes have loved using this site.  It is designed for first graders but kindergarten and second graders can [...]

Blogs with Students

A great website that I am using this year in my classroom is www.epals.com.  Through this site each of my students have obtained email addresses.  It is VERY safe and user friendly.  All incoming and outgoing emails are filtered through the teacher.  The filter is adjustable so if you wanted to “loosen the rein” that is [...]



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