There are so many web-based resources out there! Who really has the time to thoroughly explore them and implement their tools in the classroom? This presentation will highlight a few favorite websites and technologies for students and teachers. NewsELA is a fantastic resource across curriculum areas. The presentation will explore how to use this website in several different classroom settings and how to maximize the teacher tools MPS's subscription supports. Next, keeping a lesson plan book is a staple for most teachers, right? Planbook.com offers a way to work smarter, not harder, when lesson planning. We'll explore the handy features this website offers teachers including documenting lesson plans, linking those plans with objectives and state standards, sharing resources with other teachers, and the many other features Planbook.com offers. Tips and tricks for other websites/technologies including Schoology, Word, Outlook, HRW Online textbook, and more will round out this session.
