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Resources & links for my students

The illiterate ones of the 21st century will not be the ones who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.
-Alvin Toffler

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Resources listed here are updated frequently for my students who are preservice teachers.  Contact me if you would like to see information related to a specific topic.  Also, visit my Pinterest boards for more links.

my students at work

How to do a tech smackdown


the new literacies

Click HERE to view a presentation on an overview of New Literacies and how the New Literacies are being implemented in the classroom.

New Literacies Pinterest Board
New Literacies are new forms of literacy made possible by technological developments
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SimCityEDU
A simulation game allowing players to navigate and solve problems facing modern cities.  The game is also gathering data on the player to help understand her/his thinking process.
Augmented Reality
This video allows some basic insight into this cutting-edge technology being incorporated into classrooms.  Also, check out my Pinterest board with various AR links. And this video link is for Dr. Who fans
Infographics
A visually exciting way to represent and demonstrate data.  Students should be learning how to use this format when compiling and sharing research.
Tellagami
A mobile app allowing personalized animated videos.
School of Atlantis
A massively multstudent online role playing school (MMORPS) - a school within an online game.

The Reading Corner

Click HERE to read about new young adult (YA) books coming out in 2014 that might be of interest to young readers.

My new favorite YA author is Rainbow Rowell.  Eleanor & Park was the first book I read by Rowell, and I was hooked.  


Currently, I am reading this book list with my students in EDU 280 (children's literature course).
History of Children's Literature
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Phrase It
Use your own images to create comic strips.  You can personalize a comic with images of your students.  Put them in the story!
I Wish You To
Create your own e-cards for free.  This could be a great tool to design birthday, holiday, or encouraging cards for your students.
PinWords
Easily add text to images.  This could be a great way to create your own motivating images for your students.
iFakeSiri
Create fake Siri conversations.  Great way to remind students of important information in your content area.
News Jack
Remix any news website to highlight the news you choose.  This tool could be valuable to use with current events.

Bounce
Easily annotate a webpage.  Just put in the URL, and you can begin annotating.  A useful tool for students to learn how to dig deeper into online resources.
tildee
Easily create a tutorial.  Teachers could use this for students, but this tool could also be used with parents.
Testmoz
Easy-to-use quiz generator that does not require students to log in.  And the quiz is instantly graded.
PixiClip
Teachers can do a drawing and add audio or video.  Also, images can be uploaded and then marked on.  
Fakebook
Create a fake Facebook page for a fictional or historical character.

Digital resources

The Read Write Think website is a rich source for more than ELA teachers.  Link to the following resources that can be used with your students.
  • Easily make a TIMELINE
  • TRADING CARDS to help demonstrate knowledge about a topic or characters
  • BIO CUBE is a useful way of summarizing info
  • FACT FRAGMENT FRENZY help elementary students effectively use nonfiction for research sources
  • Interactive PRINTING PRESS helps students make brochures, newspapers, and more
  • COMIC CREATOR helps students make their own comic strips
  • Create and illustrate a FLIP BOOK
  • Create mock social media profiles with PROFILE PUBLISHER

There's an app for that….


Resume writing & 
the hunt for a teaching job

Click HERE and HERE and HERE for sample webpages designed by preservice teachers to share with principals as they began the job search process.
Verbs for Resume
File Size: 51 kb
File Type: pdf
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Interview Questions
File Size: 68 kb
File Type: pdf
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Resume Tips
File Size: 209 kb
File Type: pdf
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Resume Writing
File Size: 14 kb
File Type: docx
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Resume for Teachers
File Size: 419 kb
File Type: pdf
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Cover Letter Components
File Size: 83 kb
File Type: docx
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Listing Accomplishments
File Size: 89 kb
File Type: pdf
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Resume Worksheet
File Size: 58 kb
File Type: doc
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Sample Teacher Resume
File Size: 96 kb
File Type: pdf
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Strengths as a Teacher
File Size: 68 kb
File Type: pdf
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Cover Letter Expectations
File Size: 14 kb
File Type: docx
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Certification Reciprocity
File Size: 129 kb
File Type: pdf
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BYOT OR BYOD RESOURCES

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Bring Your Own Device or Bring Your Own Technology programs are becoming commonplace in school districts.  Access resources to help you navigate this type of technology use in the modern classroom or understand terminology.  To grasp the importance of why this program works in the classrooms, check out this article about the IKEA affect of BYOT.

BYOD Policy for My Classroom
List of Apps to Use in the Classroom
Pinterest Board with Resources
Capability of Different Devices
Digital Tools Teachers Can Use
Tweeting With Primary Grades
  • Top 100 Apps of 2013
  • Steps to Implementing BYOD
  • BYOD Toolkit
  • 6 Steps for Increasing Student Access with BYOD
  • Strategies for Meeting BYOD Challenges (access & security)
  • LiveBinder: BOYD Resources for K-12 Educators
  • Sustaining BYOD
  • BYOD and Inquiry
  • Student Assessment Ideas with BYOD
  • Video Tutorials for Teachers who want to use Google Drive


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