Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Web Site Portfolio Assignment


Amber Travers
EDU 629
Web site Portfolio Assignment

1)
Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Teacher Resource, Teacher Lesson Plans
Audience
Teachers
Grade level
K-12
Subject area
All areas
Description of site
TeacherTube is a great interactive site where  teachers can find videos related to a particular topic.  This site is better than YouTube because it is safer and has great links to other videos of the same genre or lesson.  TeacherTube also has many lesson plans and videos of how to best present them to your students.

2)
Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Student Resource, Teacher Resource, Student Interactive Learning
Audience
Teachers and students
Grade level
k-12 (more geared towards the younger grades though)
Subject area
All areas
Description of site
BrainPop is in interactive site that has lesson plans, videos, games, and quizzes.  It features two main characters that the students really enjoy.  The lessons are fun and engaging, the videos have a lot of information but not overwhelming, and there are ways to  differentiate for all learners.

3)
Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Teacher Resource, Teacher Lesson Plans
Audience
Teachers
Grade level
k-12
Subject area
All areas
Description of site
Though there is a small fee on some of these lesson plans, this site provides a variety of lessons and ideas from current teachers.  The teachers load their work and allow their lessons to be free or charge a dollar or so for you to access.  The best part is that if you want to purchase the lesson, your money goes directly to another teacher in the field of education.

4)

Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Teacher Resource, Teacher Lesson Plans
Audience
Teachers
Grade level
Pre-K-12
Subject area
All areas
Description of site
ProTeacher! gives teachers the opportunity to view blogs, lesson plans, videos, and post on chat rooms about lessons.  This site provides materials for all types of teachers, not just general education.  You can search by picking a topic, standard, or theme and a variety of lessons will be at your disposal.

5)
Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Student Resources
Audience
Students
Grade level
Pre-K-8
Subject area
Math
Description of site
This site provides students with hundreds of games to improve math skills.  Their slogan is “math for the left and right brain” so they strive to make their games interactive and engaging enough for all types of learners.  IXL math is new to me but seems easily accessible and would be great for a filler or during center work.

6)

Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Student Interactive Learning
Audience
Students
Grade level
K-8, Special Education
Subject area
Reading and Math
Description of site
FunBrain is a great way to have students work on reading and math skills while playing arcade games, regular games, and reading books and comics online.  The characters are colorful and funny, which appeals to a variety of learners.  The site is easy to navigate and enjoyable.  There are a variety of levels to each game as well.

7)

Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Student Resource, Teacher Lesson Plan, Teacher Resource, Student Interactive Learning
Audience
Students, parents, and teachers
Grade level
K-4
Subject area
Reading
Description of site
I really enjoy PBSKids but found the “Read between the lion” part of the site.  This section has stories, videos, and games for students to play while they work with words and reading skills.  In addition, this site has several links for parents and educators, which provides lesson plans, printouts, and ways to continue the learning process.  This site is accessible for all children and easy to navigate.  I would recommend this site for  younger learners or students struggling to read.

8)

Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Student Resource, Student Interactive Learning
Audience
Students
Grade level
k-12
Subject area
All areas
Description of site
The benefit to this site is that it is safe to use and the information is at a readable level.  It includes information on most topics you could imagine and categorizes them nicely for the reader.  Once you choose a category in which you would like to research,  it brings you to safe reliable sites to browse.  Additionally, this site give you videos and games to help you delve deeper into  your assignment.

9)

Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Student Interactive Learning
Audience
Students
Grade level
1-4
Subject area
Mathematics
Description of site
Math Facts Cafe is great for the diverse classroom because it has interactive math practice for higher and lower students.  In addition, there are worksheets that the teacher or students can print out and complete as a form of an assessment.  Each printed sheet also comes with an attached answer sheet.  Though I wish the site was a little more appealing to the eye, it serves its purpose in practicing math facts.

10)

Name of web site
Web site address
Category
Teacher Resource, Student Resource
Audience
Teacher and Student
Grade level
k-12
Subject area
All areas
Description of site
Glogster is a program in which students can create posters for presentations.  It is safe and easy to use but allows them to really be in charge of their own learning.  They are able to add photos, movies, text, and then share with one another.  Glogs are a great way to put a bunch of information in one place and a fun way to present projects.  I have completed glogs before and my students thoroughly enjoyed the process.  I highly recommend this site for teachers wanting to spice up their presentations or allow students to complete a glog on their own.

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