Gen.+Classroom+Resources

===This page contains links to general web-based learning resources suggested by STA faculty for use in the classroom or as remote learning tools. Examples include content management systems, on-line databases, and other web-based learning enhancement tools for students.===
 * General Classroom Resources **

__Lesson Planning Resources and__ __ Classroom Tools __

 * ~ Link ||~ Contributor ||~ Description ||
 * Snag Learning Documentaries || Doug Errett || Full-length on-line educational documentaries (from PBS, Natl. Geographic, Explorer, among others) ||
 * Curriki || Doug Errett || Open source for lesson materials (e.g., video, audio, lesson plans) ||
 * Teachers Domain || Doug Errett || Huge digital media library for the classroom and P.D. (video, interactive, lesson plans) ||
 * [|Google Apps for K-12 Educators] || Ben Labaree || Has everything, does everything, for free. ||
 * [|OER Commons] || Ben Labaree || Open Educational Resources; free teaching and learning content. ||
 * iNACOL || Ben Labaree || International Association for K-12 Online Learning ||
 * TED-Ed || Jason Larocque || Video lessons and content from the TED-Talks series, designed for the classroom. ||
 * Graphic Organizers 1 || Jason Larocque || Free graphic organizers (8) from an educator in NY ||
 * Graphic Organizers 2 || Jason Larocque || 30+ free graphic organizers from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ||
 * Graphic Organizers 3 || Jason Larocque || 30+ MORE free graphic organizers from Holt ||

__"Best Of" Web-Based and e-Teaching Tools__

 * ~ Link ||~ Contributor ||~ Description ||
 * eduTecher.net || Doug Errett || A compendium of free web tools and apps for teaching, reviewed and rated by teachers. ||
 * Super Book of Web Tools for Educators || Jason Larocque || Organized by grade-level, written by some of the most influential ed-tech educators. A great starting point for teachers wanting to try some new e-learning tools; can be downloaded as .pdf. or viewed as an embedded document (see @Scratch Page 1). ||

__Content Management Systems__

 * ~ Link ||~ Contributor ||~ Description ||
 * Schoology || Doug Errett || Learning management system with a social network "feel." ||
 * SymbalooEDU || Jason Larocque || A visual start-up page and social bookmarking service; great for visual organizers. ||
 * Edmodo || Shannon Montague || Social learning and "micro-blogging" network site (like Twitter), quite popular in the ed-tech niche. ||

**__Research and Reading Skills__**
 * ~ Link ||~ Contributor ||~ Description ||
 * LS Library Databases and eBooks || Tina Hudak || Online resources for student research and reading. ||
 * LS Library Print Resources || Tina Hudak || Provides monthly reviews of new materials added to our Lower School library collection. ||

**__Study Skills and Tutorials__**
 * ~ Link ||~ Contributor ||~ Description ||
 * VoiceThread || Doug Errett || Create your own narrated tutorials and/or allow feedback from students...see the attached step-by-step how-to guide by Doug Errett[[file:VT Training Errett.pdf]] ||
 * Quizlet || Ted Findler || A good resource for studying (making flashcards and generating quizzes) ||
 * Khan Academy || Ted Findler || Good for a 10 minute lecture on any math or science topic that a student would have to know. ||
 * LS Students Homework Help || Tina Hudak || Additional support for student assignments. ||