Start The Year Off With A Podcast!

It seems today that just about every student has access to a cell phone and/or a computer.  Why not use that technology to your class' advantage?  Why not create a weekly podcast for your students?  Your podcast can be a run-down of important concepts discussed that week.  Maybe your podcast is based on a random or loosely connected topic regarding your subject area.  Perhaps it's just a way to keep connected with your kids! 

Check out this blog site for more information (and some useful sites) on how to begin your own podcast:  http://classroomtech.pbworks.com/w/page/15984809/Podcasting

Videos For The Classroom

Lengthy list and links to  variety of sites that host videos you can utilize in your classroom!

Online Historical Interactive Games

Came across these two sites while reviewing information from the 2012 ISTE conference website.  Both look AMAZING!

Webquest???

Looking to create a webquest, but still not sure what one is exactly?  Then check out this site!

Free Webinars re: Google Apps

Looking for more information on how to utilize Google Apps in your classroom?  Then check out this site!  They have FREE webinars AND tons of archived webinars available with a single click of your mouse!

Transforming Your Classroom Into a FLIPPED Classroom

Sophia offers a free certification program that will help you transform your classroom into a "flipped" classroom ... what's a flipped classroom?  My understanding (and please understand, my understanding may be totally off base) is students listen to your lectures (and/or videos) outside of the classroom and then come to class ready to practice and implement knowledge gained.  Check out this site for more information.

New Classes Via PBS TeacherLine

Schoolyard Habitat Grant

This looks quite interesting ... it's a grant that focuses on student led habitat projects created right at your school!