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Gradebook in PowerTeacher
Message from Mary Anne - As you may remember, we haven't been updating JAVA because the newer version breaks the Grade book in Power Teacher. But, we need the newest version for SOL testing. So, I will be updating JAVA on all computers AND installing a Grade book APP. The App sends you directly to your Grade book.
You'll want to use this to access your Grade book. It's a much easier way to get to your Grade book!
Pixie Lite
A new look at a not so new app
Twitter seems simple & easy. It is! But, it is also one of the quickest way to get new ideas, resources and connect with educators from around the globe. Chose who you follow by the type of areas you are most interested in and then sit back and watch all the great resources come your way on your smart phone or computer!
Safe Search Sites for Students
Knowing how to research is important for all of our students. At school, we have the opportunity to teach effective research techniques. The sites listed below offer safe searching for our students.
KidRex- Their slogan is "Safe Search for Kids, by Kids!" The site uses a Google SafeSearch to screen content and then adds their own screening database as an extra layer of security.
Kids Konnect- This site was created by a former teacher. The site gives students access to 427 portal pages that specifically cover curriculum areas covered in schools. In addition to a search bar, this site offers filters that students can use to narrow their search.
Quintura Kids- This site does a great job of modeling how to narrow a search using keywords. Once a student types a topic into the search bar, Quintura will show possible keywords that may be used to narrow the search for more accurate results.
InfoTrac- This site can be used to search encyclopedias, magazines, maps, newspapers, and reference materials for information.
Sweet Search- Their site claims that all search results have been "evaluated by a research expert" thus providing authentic sites and information for students.
Happy searching!
~Stacey
Toni Sheets
Email: tsheets@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
Website: http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tsheets/