technology_integration_links

(Please note: This is not an assignment. This is a resource for you to share sites with fellow teachers.)** 1. Click on **Edit This Page** above 2. Use the **Insert Link** button to create a link to the website. (Type the text that will be displayed on this page as the link into the Link Text box. Then select External Link and copy/paste the web address into the space provided. Click OK) 3. Type a brief description and indicate grade level, subject(s), and any other information that would be helpful. 4. Click **Save** in the bottom right corner when you're done. 5. Test your link by clicking on it to make sure it works.
 * Use this page to share resources for integrating technology into the curriculum.

[|Thinkfinity]
Under Teacher Resources click on Lesson Plan Index to link to a searchable database by subject and grade level. "The Verizon Foundation’s signature digital learning platform designed to improve educational and literacy achievement...**//Thinkfinity//** means 'endless possibilities for learning.' Our goal and our mission are to support the present and future needs of our global society, and, through **//Thinkfinity//**, deliver resources to advance the knowledge and skills that are required of citizens in the 21st century."
 * Subject**: All **Grade Level**: All

[|Center for Instructional Materials and Computing]
Hosted by the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison This is a metasite (a compilation of links to other resources) for Online Curriculum Resources. The sites may or may not integrate technology. One of the links I liked was the [|Internet Public Library], especially the links on the left to [|KidSpace] and [|TeenSpace]. These would be library-type teaching resources, not lesson plans. Other links on the metasite did lead to lesson plans.
 * Subject**: NA **Grade Level**: NA

[|Great Sites for teaching about...]
"Each week, the Education World Great Sites for Teaching About ... page highlights Web sites to help educators work timely themes into their lessons."
 * Subject**: All **Grade Level**: All

[|The Center for Teaching History with Techology]
"THWT aims to help K-12 history and social studies teachers incorporate technology effectively into their courses. Find resources for **history and social studies lesson plans, activities, games and quizzes** that incorporate technology. Explore inquiry-based lessons, activities, and projects."
 * Subject**: History **Grade Level**: All

[|Serendip]
"A science site run by an interactive science initiative of that name funded by Bryn Mawr College. It provides links to technology-related activities for several levels of education and also rates their quality."
 * Subject**: Science **Grade Level**: All

**[|NoodleTools]**
"Provides innovative software that teaches students and supports teachers and librarians throughout the entire research process."
 * Subject**: All **Grade Level**: All

[|The Writing Center]
UW-Madison's Writing Center offers great resources to take students through the writing process.

[|TeachingBooks.net]
"TeachingBooks.net is an online collection of K-12 multimedia author and book resources."

[|Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids]
"Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids is brought to the World Wide Web as a service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). ... This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works, the use of the primary source materials of //GPO Access//, and how one can use //GPO Access// to carry out their civic responsibilities."

[|Wisconsin Public Library Consortium--Digital Download Center]
Free downloads for library card holders. "The WPLC Digital Books is proud to announce OverDrive Music in addition of the already established Overdrive Audio Books and Videos. Now you can browse and search for hundreds of great music titles and download them to your computer or transfer them to a portable device for your listening pleasure anywhere, anytime. Try it, it's easy! A total of 6 items may be checked out, any combination of audio books, videos, or music."

[|Nutrition Explorations]
Free resources from the National Dairy Council to teach kids about nutrition. (Thanks for the link, Sara)

[|Teacher's Domain]
This site is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and includes information for all subject areas. The site includes video and audio clips, lesson plans, Flash interactives, and images. It has many clips from public television. It is very easy to search, easy to download from and it's free!!!
 * Subject**: All **Grade**:All

[|The Smart Exchange]
A place for educators to share SmartBoard resources, lesson plans, etc.
 * Subject**: all **Grade**: All

[|Illuminations]
Resources from the NCTM.
 * Subject**: Math **Grade**: All

[|Eduweb]
"At eduweb®, we love to learn—and we love to work with organizations devoted to learning. All of our clients share an educational mission, whether they are museums offering educational outreach, distance learning programs embracing the Web as another medium for their work, or corporations serving the K-12 learning community. Browse the profiles of our latest and greatest projects, or explore our portfolio by client or by subject."

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K-5 educational games. “All educational computer games and activities were created or approved by certified teachers! Activities are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way to learn. The activities incorporate content areas such as math and reading while introducing basic computer skills. Many of the kindergarten and first grade games are equipped with sound to enhance understanding” (http://www.abcya.com/, para 1).

[|**Gradebook**]
Tons of educational links by subject

[|Global Schoolhouse]
"Global SchoolNet's mission is to support 21st century learning and improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. We engage teachers and students in meaningful project learning exchanges with people worldwide to develop literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding. We prepare youth for full participation as productive and effective citizens in an increasing global economy."

[|Exploritorium]
A **wealth of information** including [|Ten Cool Sites] (website links by subject area), the [|Digital Library], and [|Hands-on Activities]

[|Edheads]
"Edheads helps students learn through educational games and activities designed to meet state and national standards."