With all of the neat resources available to use in your classroom, it can be hard to keep the focus on your students. Written by Kelly Hines, Keeping Kids First provides teachers with resources to improve their students’ learning while incorporating technology in the classroom. You will find tips and resources for all types of classrooms and all types of kids. Continue reading
Ask a Teacher
Jacqui Murray is a tech teacher whose blog covers lesson plans, tech tips and great websites for integrating technology into your curriculum. She also discusses current trends in tech ed and general technology standards. While designed for teachers, her blog will also appeal to others with an interest in tech ed. Continue reading
Kyle Pace
It is clear that technology plays a very crucial part in today’s teaching and the world of education in general. Kyle Pace, an instructional technology specialist, blogs about how to successfully include technology in your teaching. His blog is geared toward teachers and offers resources, how-to guide and helpful hints and tips. Continue reading
Learning is Messy
Brian Crosby has been an upper elementary teacher for 30 years. Through his blog Learning is Messy he shares articles, teaching tips, education news and more. Students don’t sit at desks and flip the pages of textbooks. Brian Crosby helps you move beyond black and white learning and add color to your classroom. Continue reading
Lee Kolbert
As the current district manager of the Department of Educational Technology and a former teacher, Lee strives to help teachers seamlessly integrate technology into their classrooms. Lee also blogs for The Secret Life of Scientists and The Huffington Post. Teachers all over have utilized his advice to bring technology into their own classrooms. Continue reading
In the Trenches – Thoughts & Ideas from a Classroom Teacher
Kelly Hines uses her blog as means to share the resources she uses with her 5th grade students. She covers subjects such as math, social studies, science and writing. While her activities focus on 5th grade, teachers will find something useful for students of all ages by keeping up with her blog. Continue reading
iLearn Technology
Kelly is a former elementary school teacher who believes that technology reaches students in a way that few other mediums can. She has developed this blog to assist other teachers with technology integration, social media consulting and curriculum design. Read her posts and use her tips to help make technology an integral part of your classroom. Continue reading
BrainPop Sports & Fitness
BrainPop known for its selections of animated lessons and other resources, has branched out into the world of sports and fitness. Not only can you play fun, animated sports games, but you can learn about sports legends such as Jackie Robinson. For older children, the site offers lessons on sports-related issues such as body weight, fitness and steroid use. Continue reading
AYSO
If your kids like soccer, then consider joining the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). AYSO was established by a group of soccer enthusiasts whose goal is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs. Continue reading
Topps
Topps is best-known for their sports cards. Visit the site to see an array of cards, trading cards and other collectibles. You will find resources related to football, baseball, UFC and even the 2012 Olympics. Also featured here are fun sports games, apps and a news feed to stay up to date with the world of sports. Continue reading