10 Great Middle School Math Sites
(And other subjects too!)
Part 1
Dan Myer's Blog
Dan Myer is a genius when it comes to "revolutionizing" math. Or maybe he's just a genius. Read his blog to learn ways to improve the structure and integrity of your math classroom! blog.mrmeyer.com/
Meograph
Use Meograph as a 4-D way to tell stories! Great to use in the classroom with presentations, assessments, and building a community. www.meograph.com/
Wolfram Alpha
A great search engine to help discover answers and step-by-step solutions! www.wolframalpha.com
Edmodo
A wonderful place for students and teachers to come together! Designed with the ever so popular social media site, Facebook, in mind, Edmodo is created to be user friendly and fun. www.edmodo.com
Khan Academy
A great place to get free education! Over 3,500 videos have been uploaded to help others learn about new ideas. A great tool for the math classroom! www.khanacademy.org/
Soundcloud
I've used Soundcloud to create my own podcast--it was super user friendly and easy to navigate. This would be a great way for my students to make their own podcasts to share with the class. www.soundcloud.com/
Technology Keys
This is a local website that I found to be useful with hints about the different things you can do with technology. Worth checking out if you're in search of new ideas or stuck in a rut on how to use something! http://technologykeys.wikispaces.com/
The Organized Classroom Blog
Here's an excellent blog on how to keep the classroom organized! http://www.theorganizedclassroomblog.com/index.php/blog
Thank You Brain
A very cool blog about how the brain works in regards to learning, motivation, and attitude. Also talks about improving learning and memory skills! http://thankyoubrain.blogspot.com/
52 Educational Blogs You Should Follow
http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/52-education-blogs-you-should-follow/