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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Professional Development: The Route to Reform

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A discussion of factors - sustained deep learning, connection to actual classroom instruction, and collaboration with peers - that can help educators teach literacy within their content area.
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Unit Plan
University of Kentucky

Virtual Workshop: The Light Course

For Teachers 9th - 10th
On line course on light for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasizes handson activities you can use in your classroom.
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Online Course
University of Kentucky

Virtual Workshop: The Course on Electricity & Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
On line course on Electricity and Magnetism for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasizes hands on activities you can use in your classroom.
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Online Course
University of Kentucky

Virtual Workshop: The Course on Temperature and Heat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
On line course on Temperature and Heat for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasize hands on activities you can use in your classroom.
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Website
US Department of Education

Nces: Technology in Schools Assessing Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This guide was written by the National Forum on Education Statistics under NCES's Cooperative Education Statistics System. Directed toward state and local education agencies, it describes how to measure technology use by examining...
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Website
THEJournal

The Journal: Making Sense of Nclb

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A series of links to articles originally published as a supplement to THE Journal on the No Child Left Behind Legislation (NCLB). These articles focus on the four key areas of accountabilhnology products that meet NCLB requirements.ity,...
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Professional Doc
Other

Northwest Ohio Educational Technology Foundation (Nwoet)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Northwest Ohio Educational Technology Foundation web site provides information about its professional development offerings, the services it provides(in several areas), as well as access to its student-generated News6 program and its...
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Website
The English Teacher

Teacher2b: Methods and Practices in Classroom Discipline

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discover how to create a well-managed classroom through methods and practices in classroom discipline.
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Professional Doc
Other

The Teacher Tap: Professional Development Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Teacher Tap is a free, professional development resource that helps educators address common technology integration questions by providing practical, online resources and activities.
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Website
Other

The Flickering Mind

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Looking for an alternative point of view on educational technology? Use this informative website focusing on a book called "The Flickering Mind,"-a new and controversial book which argues that computers have done far more harm than good...
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Professional Doc
International Reading Association

Reading Online: "Side by Side": A Technology Education Model

For Teachers K - 1st
This article from Reading Online's Electronic Classroom encourages practicing and future teachers to advocate for professional development programs that will allow for pairing inservice and preservice teachers for the purpose of...
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Handout
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Developing a School or District Technology Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory provides information on how to create a technology plan that is part of an overall school improvement plan. Discusses guidelines, planning committees, budgets, and agenda...
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Website
Other

Tapped In: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site from Tapped In is recommended for teachers, technology and professional development coordinators who are interested in dialogue with colleagues around issues of technology and education. The purpose of the site is to use the...
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Activity
Other

Tech Learning: The Resource for Ed. Tech. Leaders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Get the latest educational technology news and articles with this resource. Search past archives and participate in online events. Tech Learning is produced by Technology & Learning Magazine, with contributions from hundreds other...
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Professional Doc
National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt: Glacial Geology of Arlee Valley, Montana Trip for Hs Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This field trip designed for HS science teachers with little or no formal training in geosciences, acquaints participants with the glacial geologic record of a small topographic basin in western Montana. The trip focuses on the landforms...
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Article
Edutopia

Edutopia: Redefining the Role of the Teacher

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article from Edutopia focuses on how students learn in the classroom. It discusses the shift in teaching from lecture-based in favor of student directed instruction.
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Website
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The National Earth Science Teacher Association

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers from all grade levels will find lessons and membership information. A quarterly journal as well as conferences are offered for anyone interested in earth science education.
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Professional Doc
Other

Scribd: Contextual Learning Strategies: Bring the Real World Into the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A presentation focusing on the importance of contextual learning and its relevence within the classroom. Understand real-world concepts and context in order to create a 21st century classroom. Strategies include role-play, simulation,...
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Professional Doc
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: In Search of the Novel

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Eight one-hour workshop videos for middle and high school teachers wishing to bring novels to life in their classrooms. Features the works of ten famous novelists, including Charles Dickens, J.K. Rowling, and Toni Morrison. Free to all-...
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Website
Other

K12 Online Conference 2008

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Keep yourself up on the latest technology and how it can be used in your classroom with K12 Online Conferences. Earn credit for professional development podcasts, discover live RSS feeds of the most up to date information on events...
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Website
Other

American School Counselor Association: Home

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a worldwide nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va. The association provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more than...
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Professional Doc
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Workshop 1: Creating a Community of Writers

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Workshop 1 explores the components of a community of writers and what teachers can do to create and foster such a community. After a brief introduction to the goals of all eight workshop sessions, middle school teacher and writing expert...
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Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Survival Guide for New Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent guide for new teachers, addressing how to work with a variety of people, including veteran teachers, parents, principals, and others.
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Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Survival Guide for New Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent guide for new teachers, addressing how to work with a variety of people, including veteran teachers, parents, principals, and others.