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May 7, 2014
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Resources Just for You!
This week is all about you! Thank you for all that you do in the classrooms. You truly make a difference in your students' lives.
This week's focus is on teachers resources. Below are the free websites I found that include a myriad of items including digital media like videos, lesson ideas, online web apps, and educational games.
Start exploring!
Photo credit above: http://quotes.lol-rofl.com/appreciation-poems/
PBS Learning Media
PBS Learning Media. You will need to create a free account.
Edutopia
Edutopia was created by the George Lucas Foundation.
Discovery Education
Everyone should have a Discovery Education account. There is more than just digital media.
Library of Congress for Teachers
The Library of Congress' teacher section includes many resources.
Edudemic
Edudemic provides information on various subjects. Very comprehensive material!
The Teaching Channel
Need some inspiration? Look for it at the the Teaching Channel.
Global Education Database
Global Education Database posts news about education. Stay up to date with this website.
Be the Champion to your students!
Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion
Fully Loaded apps just for you!
Photoshop Express
Photoshop Express allows you to edit photos.
Air Sketch Free
Air Sketch Free turns your iPad into a wireless whiteboard.
Dragon Diction
Dragon Diction allows for voice recognition tasks. Tired of typing? Dictate the information!
Slide Shark
Slide Shark is a presentation tool that converts your PPTs into slide shows to view on your iPad. Create an account and store it in their cloud.
Mindmeister
Mindmeister is a visual mindmapping app.
Documents Free
Documents Free is one of my favorites. Easily create documents or spreadsheets. Manage them through a variety of sharing options.
We are Miracle Workers!
Taylor Mali: Miracle Workers
De-stressers!
Looking for ways to de-stress and unwind? Try one the app games below. Keep your mind fresh and increase your brain function. Some of my favorites are below.
Flow Free
Fruit Ninja
Guess the Code Free
Traffic Rush
Tinkerbox
Where's My Water?
Dalton Sherman Speech is inspirational!
Dalton Sherman Keynote speech - First (HD) high quality version to appear on the web
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INDUSTRIOUSNESS AND DEDICATION!!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Cynthia L. PiƱa
Technology Campus Trainer
Laredo ISD
Gallego & Zachry Elementary
Email: clpina@Laredoisd.org
Website: https://edmodo.com/pinatechtrainer
Location: Laredo, TX, United States
Twitter: @PinaTechTrainer