Resources
from ISTE 2016
Awesome Resources
General Resources
OpenEd
OpenEd is a "standards-aligned K-12 Open Education Resource Library." Find free online videos, games, assessments, and homework.
GoNoodle
Symbaloo Lesson Plans
- Embedded content - web pages, videos, math formulas, quizzes, uploaded content, and more!
- No student registration - give students a PIN and they enter their name
- Data tracking - progress, time spent on lesson
- Live chat with students as they progress
- Find lessons already created in the "marketplace"
- Completely free!
Check it out by clicking HERE and put in code 03561, then create your own account!
Subject Area Resources
ELA
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Choosito!
Math
Waggle
Waggle teaches math (and ELA) to students in grades 2-8. But the cool thing about it, is that it adapts for the needs of each student to give "meaningful practice and real understanding." It gives teachers real-time data to help you further help students. It does cost, but look for grants to help you cover it.
PreK12 Plaza
This is another one that costs, but it there are opportunities for sponsorships. PreK12 Plaza provides online math and language arts practice for Spanish-speaking students.
Science
PhET
Created by the University of Colorado, PhET offers free interactive simulations in physics, chemistry, earth science, biology, and math. Simulations range from elementary up to college level. My favorite part? They have some simulations translated into most (if not all) of the languages served by GCS. How awesome would it be for your Vietnamese students to be able to see a simulation in their own language??
MySciLife
MySciLife is a free, online social learning environment where middle school students create and interact as science identities such as an organism, animal, object, scientist, or force.
Social Studies
Teaching with Primary Sources at MSU Denver
Teaching with Primary Sources, with a grant from the Library of Congress, provides annotated resource lists of primary sources and learning activities for all grade levels.
ESRI
ESRI provides online mapping tools to enhance inquiry-based learning. All materials are free for educational use.
Encore
Soundtrap
American Graduate
Creative Coding Through Games and Apps
People to Check Out
Michele Cordy
Jason Ohler
Final Words
Be on the lookout for more resources and more inspiration.