IDEAS AND INSPIRATION

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  PROFESSIONAL READING  TEACHER RESOURCES  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Apple Learning Interchange

 An online resource for teaching, learning, research and collaboration. An extensive site which features sections on resources, projects, professional development and forums.

 

 

Microsoft Classroom Teacher Network (CTN)

Provides a free online professional development community for educators. Teachers can access software tutorials, lesson plan ideas, online seminars, links to web resources and hosted discussion forums.

 

PROFESSIONAL READING

 

Media & Methods

Media & Methods  helps teachers stay on the cutting edge of educational technology. Articles, reviews and columns address issues associated with using electronic information resources in K-12 schools such as the Internet, online and multi-media databases, CD-ROM technology, computer hardware and software.

 

 

Multi-Media Schools (MMS)

A practical how-to magazine sharply focused on the needs of school practitioners. Articles, reviews and columns address issues associated with using electronic information resources in K-12 schools such as the Internet, online and multi-media databases, CD-ROM technology, computer hardware and software.

 

 

Technology & Learning

A "non-techy"  magazine for educators interested in technology, without wanting to get bogged down by technical know-how.  It provides access to articles, reviews and columns on using electronic information resources in K-12 schools such as the Internet, online and multi-media databases, CD-ROM technology, computer hardware and software.

 

 

Teacher-Librarian

A journal for school library professionals committed to collaborative partnerships for improved student learning. However, all educators should benefit from their  thought-provoking articles.

 

TEACHER RESOURCES

 

Gateway to Educational Materials

This web site. developed by the Education Department in response to Clinton's call for federal agencies to improve and expand access to Internet teaching and learning resources. Teachers can search by topic and/or grade level for lesson plans, instructional units and free educational material.

 

 

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Technology is changing the way we teach, bringing with it the need for National Educational Technology Standards for teachers. This web site provides guidelines for setting minimum standards, as well as access to a host of other valuable resources. 

                                                

 

National Geographic Online Resources

Designed to help teachers bring interactive adventure, virtual expeditions, lesson plans and maps into the classroom.

 

 
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