ITRT Newsletter
Secondary - April 2014
Blooming Questions
As seasons change and blossoms bloom, so do the curious minds of our students. Embrace the change! This month's newsletter features great online resources that answer student’s questions about the world around them. In addition, keep reading to learn about the latest updates made to Tech Ponds for Teachers and upcoming Professional Development opportunities in April. Happy Spring!
High Interest, Non-Fiction Resources
Wonderopolis
Dogo News
Time for Kids
Nat Geo for Kids
Other Resources
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media is a great site to find reviews, top picks, best apps & games, videos, and blogs. There are reviews and top picks for movies, music, games, tv, books, apps, and websites. Best Apps & Games listed by Math, Reading, Creativity, preschool, puzzles, and special needs. Videos for movie reviews and videos to help advise families on a variety of topics. There is even a parent blog that focuses on parenting, media, and more! If you look under the Educators tab, then you’ll find some great resources on Digital Citizenship. Visit http://www.commonsensemedia.org/ to explore for yourself!
April is National Poetry Month!
Check out readwritethink, the Library of Congress, NPR, and Edutopia for more resources.
- Level 3: "Appy Hour": iPads for K-12 Teachers - April 8; 4-5 PM OKMS
- Level 3: SMART Board - April 8; 4-5 PM CMS
Register for classes here!