March Media Mania
Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent McCormick
Important Resources for Research
You can access the slide show about electronic resources that I created for students here. In addition, here is a screencast walking you through many of the features, including citations and sharing through Google Classroom. I highlighted databases for science and social studies in particular. If you would like me to tailor a lesson to your area in particular, I would be happy to do that.
Even if you do not live in Marion County, you are eligible for an Indianapolis library card because you work here. They have special limits and services just for teachers.
What Do You Mean, myOn's Gone?
eBooks from Indianapolis Public Library
5th-7th were directed to this page, 8th to the teen page.
EPIC-a great, free app for reading popular books
Creston eBooks and Free Sources
In addition, there is a link for Open eBooks, which are free, but can only be accessed via tablet or phone. Students have been given the account information via Google Classroom.
Great Professional Learning Opps
DOE's Summer of eLearning
Warren's Blended Learning Forum
Classroom 2.0 Live
Breakout EDU (Think Escape Room Modified for School)
I will offer a workshop after school on April 12 for anyone who would like to try a breakout or learn more about the kits. In addition, the area of Digital Breakouts is now growing exponentially, so we'll explore those as well. There are already thousands of pre-made Breakouts that teachers are sharing via the website and Facebook group, although the best ones are often those you create to reflect your curriculum.
Yes, it's the Spring Book Fair! March 13-17
As soon as I find out the date the fair will be delivered, I will be sending out a schedule for language arts classes to bring students for a preview. In a departure from past fairs, we are having a fair that is almost completely books! We give staff a 10% discount on sales, because you are often our best customers. (Cash, check or credit card)
Quick Hits (because you've already had a lot to read)
Common Lit, Free Newsela alternative recommended at Open Education Resource Summit I attended Feb. 10
March Book Madness Instead of basketball teams squaring off, books go head to head in this month-long event. We own all of the books in the middle level bracket. Students can vote each week. We were the 6th pin on this map!
The Andrew Luck Book Club: currently finishing Number the Stars and When Breath Becomes air (Luck even did a podcast)