Friday, April 24, 2009

Useful Information In and Out of the Classroom 4/24/09

Here are some interesting sites that I’ve found this week, thanks to my PLN. As a teacher, I feel we have to keep up to date concerning research in our field and current issues in the education system. I hope some of these inspire you, inform you, and even have you asking questions. Thank you for coming by and visiting!

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – The Science Game

Study Tag – thanks to Mr. Byrne who states “Study Tag is a good resource for students to study and develop academic skills independently or collaboratively. Study Tag has a fun, motivating aspect for students, a virtual trophy room. Study Tag is organized by lessons and courses. At the end of each lesson and course students can test their knowledge. High scores are rewarded with online trophies that students can display in their Study Tag "trophy room."

Forces of Nature – “Watch a preview of the giant-screen film, find out where to see it, get wallpapers, view lesson plans, contribute to our Forces of Nature grant fund, and more.”

Reach the World – geogames

Mind 360 – scientific brain training games

Original image: 'With this screwdriver bit set... I can take apart the universe' http://www.flickr.com/photos/37996580043@N01/2182059775 by: Chris Metcalf

2 comments:

Teddi14 said...

I love games. I am so glad I found this blog. I found it from a post on an article about special education.

Please check out my Squidoo lens about special education. I would love to add your blog as a resource. Let me know if that is ok.

Teddi
http://www.squidoo.com/special_education

loonyhiker said...

Teddi14: Thanks for finding me and I'm glad you found this useful. I really liked your page also and will be featuring it in a future Useful Info page. I will let you know when I do.