This was a historic election year, but in order to win like Obama you need to
know about some facts about each state you plan to take from Dirk.
States Game
I used this with my students in Japan who were learning English. Do you know
the difference between students learning English as a second language and
native speakers: nothing. They both need to know the rule of English. I've
learned that as a native speaker I know how to speak English, however, I don't
know the rules of English. This site will help reinforce the rules for the
older students.
Advanced English Techniques
I used this with my students in Japan who were learning English. Do you know
the difference between students learning English as a second language and
native speakers: nothing. They both need to know the rule of English. I've
learned that as a native speaker I know how to speak English, however, I don't
know the rules of English. This site will help introduce and enforce the rules
the younger students.
Emerging English Techniques
On this popular children's website, the use of idioms is taught in an
interactive way. Let's see if they can put on their "thinking caps"
Fun with Idioms
An educational, gaming resource. I only use it as a bonus to incorporate what
they've learned in an entertaining way.
A Brain-load of Fun
For those students who have mastered the are of idioms, this will test their
knowledge.
Advanced Idiom Practice
The more you know about technology, the better you'll grow. This is the slogan
of the 80s generation! Yeah 80s!!!
Growing with Technology
They need to start somewhere, but it doesn't have to be dry & dull. Why not
give them the learning with the fun.
Emerging Interactive Typing
Emerging Interactive Typing site 2
For more advanced typers, this will help them with: keystrokes, recognition of
their typos, editing and improper grammar usage and much more.
Advanced Interactive Typing
Advanced Interactive Typing site 2
How do we as teachers "teach the children well"? Well, this site is dedicated
specifically to answering this question.
Teach the Children
These formulas are Essential for working in Excel.
Excel Formulas
What we need is a site where you can choose from a pool of
games.
What would such a site be called...
The Gamequarium
Math is fun, but on a Mac and with the right internet tools math can be more
fun!!!
The Playground
There are a lot more fun applications than Excel, but basic Excel
understanding is necessary because you never know when Excel knowledge might
be useful: stat tracking, ballot counting and even grade keeping.
Excel-cise
This is a simple "exercise" to assess their trackpad skills.
Mouse-rcise site 1
Mouse-rcise site 2
The easiest way for K-3 to learn how to type: animated characters and easy
instructions.
Dance Mat Typing
When you wish upon a falling star, you'll be a better typer.
StarFall
Having smarts is one thing, but having "Net Smartz" is something totally
different.
NetSmartz
Calculating word values
Word Calculator
Powder Game
ABC-Ya!
Story Bird
Story Factory