GTRI_B- Free Productivity Tools for Teachers Helpful Software and Websites Sheila Isbell Research Scientist August 25, 2007
GTRI_B- Increase Productivity Increase Quality of Work Lessen amount of tools and games in classroom Space Issue Wear and Tear Issue Who had it last issue Money Issue - FREE Why Use these Tools?
GTRI_B- Organization ENGRADE Free Online Grade Book Post Grades and Assignments Track Attendance Allow Parent-Student Access URL:
GTRI_B- Writing WordNet Lexical database of English Words groups in set of cognitive synonyms
GTRI_B- Writing – Wordnet continued…
GTRI_B- Writing - OneLook OneLook Dictionary search engine Definition, Translation, Spelling
GTRI_B- Research Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) 1,500 federally supported educational resources Subjects include arts, music, health, history, science and more Pictures Videos Articles
GTRI_B- Math Illuminations Online math activities Lesson plans Standards
GTRI_B- General – 4Teachers.org Lesson Plans Quizzes Rubrics Student Use Also Both Online and Software for Download Some Require Registeration (no fee) A few that ask for fee
GTRI_B- Learning Games Kaboose One of Many Sites Math, English, etc Preschool – 6th Fun!
GTRI_B- Art TuxPaint Drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 Sound Effects, extra tools Downloads on Windows, Mac and Linux
GTRI_B- Additional Resources Frank Miracola’s: Free is Good handout - KEY_ /Miracola_NECCFiGOutline.pdf KEY_ /Miracola_NECCFiGOutline.pdf PocketMod – Organization in your pocket PhotoStory – make photo slides easily TenbyTen – Top pictures and words for the day SkyFM – Free music radio station
GTRI_B- Thank you for your time and attention!!! Any Questions? Sheila Isbell