Thursday, September 9, 2010

Digital Book Report Contest

Digital Book Report Contest -
BookJam Author Alan Sitomer Discusses Project Based Learning
BookJam Author and 2007 California Teacher of the Year, Alan Sitomer discusses Project Based Learning and Urges Teachers and Administrators to get started with the BookJam Digital Book Report Contest.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Use NoveList to help students choose age-appropriate books for projects

Access NoveList through Badgerlink.net (it's under EBSCO).  Search by age category, genre, and subgenre to find top-rated modern literature.  Easy navigation, reader ratings, and the ability to print search results make this a great tool for any English classroom.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Top 10 websites to download FREE eBooks

Top 10 websites to download FREE eBooks - rock 'n roll with FREE eBooks in your classroom today!

Looking for a Different Topic for Speeches?

Woices - Listen, create and share FREE geolocalized audioguides.  Share your voice and make the world a more interesting place. 

Have your students create a "walking tour" or guide for a historical marker and post it for the world to learn!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

TweenTribune

Tired of hearing  "I hate to write!" from students?

Here's a solution: TweenTribune turns reluctant readers into willing writers. It's kid-safe, user-friendly and free.

1. Sign up for TweenTribune. It's kid-safe, user-friendly and free. http://tweentribune.com/join

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3. Tell a friend: Forward this email to another teacher