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Updated on Feb 12, 13
Created on Nov 28, 11
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Slide Share seems to have lots of good tips about Diigo - 95 slides
There are good examples on this site of how to format a business letter, and good information, but the references to Dixie (the cat?) being the one who "wants to show you" the information is annoying.
Smart Classroom Management Specific technique that allows students to politely request that another student not involve them in side-talk. This blog has terrific articles about setting the tone and environment for learning. I suggest you subscribe for a weekly pep-talk!
Stay enthusiastic and up-to-date on your field using these learning opportunities.
This author makes a specific point that TEACHERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO WRITE letters of recommendation, nor do they format them correctly. A good example is linked at the end.
Teachers are being evaluated in new ways, including their leadership at a school or for a district. This website has links to the instruments Tulsa principals might use to evaluate their teachers. Other districts will surely follow.
Great Expectations is a research-based gathering of "best practices" in education. Try to get to one of their trainings - it's some of the best teacher training I've ever had.
Terrific list of resources - from awards and flash cards to gradebooks to lesson plans to presentation tools and more.
Informative article about sending 5th graders to learning center activities, including some seatwork and some technology. Effective instruction.
This classroom has one-to-one iPads, a Twitter account, and student blogs.
try out different thinking skills, products, etc. to create objectives - and then change them to higher level thinking skills!
17 items | 43 visits
Links for PLNs, classroom management, professional writing, and more.
Updated on Feb 12, 13
Created on Nov 28, 11
Category: Schools & Education
URL: