In the ClassroomFor StudentsDistrict 64 Online Resources | #engageD64
This link is also under the STUDENTS tab on the District 64 main site. Includes links to XtraMath, Study Island, Destiny Quest, and more. MrNussbaum.com | #students Hundreds (thousands?) of educational games and quizzes for all elementary school ages, in all content areas Typing Club | #typing Your students will access the D64 Typing Club login page here. For TeachersReadworks | #ELA
Paired texts, fiction and nonfiction, comprehension questions, and more. This is a great resource for your students to practice writing about two texts on the same topic. Kahoot! | #formative Create multiple choice quizzes (or use premade quizzes) that your students can take using any device--Chromebooks, tablets, smartphones, desktops. Fast and fun formative assessment. Quizizz | #formative Create multiple choice quizzes (or use premade quizzes) that your students can take using any device--Chromebooks, tablets, smartphones, desktops. Fast and fun formative assessment. Newsela (Kids) | #ELA, #Lexile Have your students read current, nonfiction articles about the same topic but at a wide range of lexile levels. There are paid upgrades, but many of the features of the site are free. EdPuzzle | #video, #formative Choose from thousands of videos (YouTube, Kahn Academy, National Geographic, and more)--or upload your own. Then the fun begins! Crop videos, insert your own voiceovers, and fill the video with formative assessment questions. |
BlogsPrincipal Balduf's Blog | #engageD64
Updates and information from the principal of Carpenter Elementary School. Teacher Tech | #GAFE I learn something new every time I visit Alice Keeler's site. Her posts are a great mix of beginner basics & shortcuts and more advanced tech tricks. Stump the Teacher | #middleschool, #socialstudies, #ELA Josh Stumpenhorst is a 6th grade Social Studies and Language Arts teacher in Illinois, and a published author. His blog posts are honest, thoughtful, and tend to challenge the status quo. Ask a Tech Teacher | #edtech As with many of my favorite sites, I found this one through Twitter. Jacqui Murray edits and curates the site, but it is a collaboration by many teachers. What's Going on in Mr. Solarz' Class? | #llap Paul Solarz teaches 5th grade in Arlington Heights. He's also a published author and local Twitter celebrity (yes, that's a thing now). He's got some creative and innovative approaches to 21st century learning and creating a student-led classroom. Other LinkS
District ResourcesD64 Step-By-Steps | #howto
Wondering how to enroll your students in ConnectEd or XtraMath? Want to know how to create/edit Google Docs and Sites? You may find the answers to your questions here. Carpenter Staff Portal | #engageD64, #Carpenter64 Access Look-Ahead, important documents, an online resources for Carpenter staff members. D64 21st Century Learning Community | #engageD64 This Google+ Community requires a D64 account to view and post. District 64 teachers can find and share some wonderful ideas, articles, and resources here. D64 Parent University Website | #engageD64 Find out when and where the next Parent University presentation takes place, and view past presentations. |