Whether you want to find fresh suggestions for classroom lessons and
activities, explore better ways of integrating technology, keep current
on education news issues, research, and theories, or exchange problems
and solutions with colleagues worldwide, these Web sites designed for
new teachers -- but valuable for veterans as well -- will provide all
the tips, tools, and how to's you need. Included:
More than a dozen great resources for new teachers -- and veteran teachers too.
The flurry of preparation and planning that comes with the start of a
new school year can be a source of stress, especially for beginning teachers.
This week, Education World offers a remedy to those opening day jitters;
some of the best online resources for beginning teachers -- and veteran
teachers too! Whether you want help integrating technology, finding fresh
ideas for livening up the curriculum, or keeping abreast of the pressing
issues in education today, these Web sites are sure to make your opening
day as stress free as can be!
Adventures of CyberBee
CyberBee swarms with fresh ideas and resources for teachers who want help
using technology in their classrooms or integrating technology into their
curriculum. Here you will find such valuable resources as online treasure
hunts designed to introduce students to the Web, a primary source document
of the month with student comprehension questions, printable Web site
evaluation forms, and a host of other useful curriculum links.
AskEric
From 1992 through 2003, the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) provided "education
information with the personal touch." The site's thousands of resources
and services included journal articles and document abstracts, a listserv archive, and more than 1000 teacher submitted lesson
plans browsable by subject area or searchable by keyword
and grade level. In addition, the site provided a a question-and-answer
service, the opportunity to submit lesson plans to ERIC, and a link to student homework help. Although the AskERIC site was closed and services requiring updates were discontinued on December 19, 2003, most AskERIC resources still are available at The Educator's Reference Desk.
Gateway to Educational Materials
GEM, a site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, is the result
of an effort to provide educators with quick and easy access to the vast
array of educational materials available on various federal, state, university,
non-profit, and commercial Internet sites. This one-stop source for high-quality
Internet lesson plans, curriculum units, and other educational resources
can be browsed alphabetically or by subject, or searched by subject, grade
level, keywords, or cost.
Digital Edge Learning Interchange
Both novice and veteran teachers will benefit from this exciting library
of exemplary teaching. The site features multimedia exhibits showcasing
National Board Certified teachers at work in the classroom. Each exhibit
focuses on using technology in the classroom, and includes an introduction,
lesson plan, video clips, student work samples, assessment tools, resources,
research, and teacher reflection.
Discovery School.com
Parents, teachers, and students alike will find that Discovery School's
excellent resources can make teaching and learning more fun. The site
provides excellent lesson plans, high quality materials to enhance the
curriculum and make planning easier, as well as a number of useful and
fun online tools. My favorite tool is the
Puzzlemaker. Check it out!
For even more great sites for online reference materials, visit
the Reference area of Education World's Site Reviews
Archives.
Article by Hazel Jobe
Education World®
Copyright © 2003 Education World
08/20/2003
Updated 08/04/2005
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