Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Watch YouTube clips with out ads

If you've ever wanted to show a YouTube clip but were weary of the advertisements detracting from class time or promoting products in school, try ViewPure.  Simply paste the YouTube url into their site and the video will show ad free.

http://viewpure.com/

Friday, October 19, 2012

The Teaching Channel

 
Teaching Channel 

This site has quick five minute videos on best teaching practices in all subjects.  There are some great ideas on how to differentiate the classroom, integrate the Common Core Standards, and more.  You can easily sort videos by subject and grade level.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/

STRHS on Pinterest




Pinterest Logo 

 Check out some great ideas on how to integrate the Common Core Standards on Pinterest!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

More than child’s play: Games have potential learning and assessment tools

 There is a great deal of research showing how games can be a great resource in the classroom.  Check out this article from the Phi Delta Kappan Magazine:

http://www.kappanmagazine.org/content/94/2/26.full