substitute teachers: top ten technology resources
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A guide to technology resources for substitute teachers in the School District of Philadelphia.TRANSCRIPT
Substitute Teachers:Top Ten
Technology Resources
Instructional Management System
(SchoolNet)User name and password required
Log in from SDP homepage (www.philasd.org)
Teachers can access student information: address, phone, academic record, attendance, behavior, standardized test scores, benchmark scores, etc.
Online curriculum, online Teacher Guides for textbooks
Take a brief tour
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IMS(without user name and
password)http://phila.schoolnet.com/
Click Welcome Teachers and Staff
Click Classroom Technology Connections
Resources for all grade levels and curriculum areas
http://sdptechconnect.pbworks.com
http://qzabteachers.wikispaces.com/
http://phillytc.wikispaces.com/
Discovery Education
Available through the IMS (SchoolNet)
Videos on Demand
Search by subject area or by grade level
Full length or video clips
Download or streaming video
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SDP PodcastsA podcast is an audio file that can be accessed online, and downloaded to an iPod or mp3 player. They may also include graphics and video.
www.podcast.phila.k12.pa.us
Mostly produced by students with faculty sponsors.
Listen from site or through iTunes.
Search available from individual school pages.
Demonstrate playing selected podcasts.
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LearnOutLoudRegistration required (free)
www.learnoutloud.com
Online videos Example – Animal Planet video podcasts
Download (preferred) or streaming video
PodcastsU.S. Presidents Podcast (audio)
Audio Books and other resources available
Some videos are from YouTube, blocked by the district
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Teacher Tubewww.teachertube.com
Search for videos
Mark as favorites (e.g., The Underground Railroad)
Post comments
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Educational Technology Website
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/e/etg/
From SDP homepage, click sitemap to locate Educational Technology
Current activities (e.g., Summer Fun)
Internet Safety Lessons
Many other technology resources
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Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com
Grade Level Help (K – 8) Skillbuilders
Links for K – 12 teachers, students, and parents
Online Practice Modules
Daily Dose of the Web (Brain Teasers, Question of the Day)
Links for K-12 teachers: Lesson Plans, Early Childhood, Elementary, High School, Exceptional Children
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Teachnologyhttp://www.teach-nology.com
Lesson Plans by Subject
Printables – flash cards, bulletin boards, calendars, mazes, labels, word searches, bookmarks, etc.
Rubric Generator
Many free resources, subscriptions also available, providing additional access
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Thinkfinityhttp://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/thinkfinity
http://www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspx
Lesson plans, homework help, book lists, and more!
Partners with NCTM, NCTE, International Reading Association, Smithsonian Museum, etc.
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Why Use Technology?
Engage Me
Educational Technology Group
Fran Newberg, Executive Director
Paula Don, Director
Robert Karl (rkarl)
And the rest of the department are available to provide technology support
SlideshareShare PowerPoint presentations
www.slideshare.net
This presentation can be found on Slideshare
Search for substitute teachers
Additional Resources
http://www.educational-freeware.com/
Provides reviews and links to resources such as:
http://www.starfall.com/ - comprehension and phonics
http://www.nasa.gov - space games for kids
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html - Math arcade game
http://www.howstuffworks.com - explains how things work
Additional Resources
Educational Origamihttp://edorigami.wikispaces.com
Many resources for 21st Century skills
How to get started with Web 2.0 applications
Delicious
VoiceThread
Google Maps
Wikispaces
Mixbook
Additional Resources
SEN Teacher – Resources for Special Needs Teachers (although available to anyone)
http://www.senteacher.org
Printables tab
Math, English, General
Certificate Maker, Handwriting practice sheets, Clock activities
Many links and downloads, including info on disabilities