4Teachers.org. (n.d.). Project based learning. http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/checklist.shtml
RubiStar. (2008). http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
Teachnology. http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/
Wiggins, G. (2011). Big ideas: An authentic assessment e-journal - http://www.authenticeducation.org/ae_bigideas/
Friday, June 28, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Study Guides and Strategies
Author: Joe F. Landsberger
Website address: http://www.studygs.net/preread.htm
5
attributes for building literacy of English Learners:
* Culturally
relevant -- Culture(s):
All
* Effective
strategy for English Learners -- Strategy name: Pre Questions
* Authority -- Well known source
* Age Appropriate -- Grade Level: 6th-8th
* Navigation with ease -- Links, design, feedback buttons: Accessible
Pros:
- Pre-Reading strategy that guides the ELs in the
comprehension process.
- Enables teachers to prepare questions in advance of
reading.
- Guides students as they complete their reading
assignment.
- Teacher can help students develop their own questions,
which will help them establish purpose and focus.
- Great strategy in activating prior knowledge.
- Students get an idea of what they are going to be exposed
to from the reading.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Guam Council IRA May 2013 Newsletter Available Online
Click on the newsletter above to view this month's issue.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
32nd Annual International PIBBA Conference Form URLs
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Best Websites for Teaching and Learning
The Best Websites for Teaching and Learning honors websites, tools, and resources of exceptional value to inquiry-based teaching and learning as embodied in the American Association of School Librarians' Standards for the 21st-Century Learner.
New for 2012, the Top 25 Websites foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. They are free, web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover.
The Landmark Websites are honored due to their exemplary histories of authoritative, dynamic content and curricular relevance. They are free, web-based sites that are user-friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover and provide a foundation to support 21st-century teaching and learning.
Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning NEW FOR 2012!
Past Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning Lists
Landmark Websites for Teaching and Learning
Tools and Resources for School Librarians
Press Kitl
Nominate a Website
Best Websites for Teaching and Learning Committee 2012-2013
Donna Baratta, Chair Elizabeth Dumas
Kyle Harmon Susan Hess
Jessica Hinman Melissa Jacobs-Israel
Debra Kay Logan Catherine Nelson
Floyd Pentlin John Schumacher
Jennifer Habley, Staff Liaison
Source: AASL
Monday, January 14, 2013
Reading Rockets: www.readingrockets.org
Reviewed by Erik Miller
Features: Reading Rockets is possibly the most comprehensive reading strategies website available. It offers a multitude of research, strategies, and multimedia learning tools. It includes resources for parents, such as booklists, tips on creating a home library, tips on finding books at the right reading level for your child, and tips for reading with your child. Most importantly, it includes booklists, watch and learn videos, author study toolkits, and author interviews.
In particular, the author interviews can be useful in the classroom. The video interviews are the cheapest and fastest way for students to connect with authors before the write or read. It would be excellent to show the Marylin Singer before a poetry unit and have the students analyze what she said poetry can be. Likewise, it would be fun for students to listen to Lois Lowry’s interview about “The Giver” before or after reading it, and discuss her point of view regarding how controversial it is. Students can then decide for themselves after reading it if it controversial and should be removed from a school reading list.
To go directly to the author interview sit of Reading Rockets copy and past the following link into your URL bar: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/
Features: Reading Rockets is possibly the most comprehensive reading strategies website available. It offers a multitude of research, strategies, and multimedia learning tools. It includes resources for parents, such as booklists, tips on creating a home library, tips on finding books at the right reading level for your child, and tips for reading with your child. Most importantly, it includes booklists, watch and learn videos, author study toolkits, and author interviews.
In particular, the author interviews can be useful in the classroom. The video interviews are the cheapest and fastest way for students to connect with authors before the write or read. It would be excellent to show the Marylin Singer before a poetry unit and have the students analyze what she said poetry can be. Likewise, it would be fun for students to listen to Lois Lowry’s interview about “The Giver” before or after reading it, and discuss her point of view regarding how controversial it is. Students can then decide for themselves after reading it if it controversial and should be removed from a school reading list.
To go directly to the author interview sit of Reading Rockets copy and past the following link into your URL bar: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/
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