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return to subject listingEduMatch - Sarah Thomas
Grades
K to 12tag(s): podcasts (72), professional development (388), social networking (68), twitter (19)
In the Classroom
EduMatch is an excellent resource for professional development sessions. Search the site to find topics of interest and listen to the session together as a staff to begin your discussions. Follow EduMatch users on X (formerly Twitter) to include as part of your PLN.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Purpose Games - Purpose Games
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): quizzes (90), word study (58)
In the Classroom
Search for interactives that are relevant to your subject. Share the website of the particular challenge you want students to play on your website or wiki. Be sure to check if the site is allowed as some districts filter game-type tools. Ask for permission for this educational site and then share with your students. Create an activity for test review or just for practice of essential content of your course. Have your students take material they are learning about and make their own interactive challenge.Edge Features:
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Includes social features, such as "friends," comments, ratings by others
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Products can be shared by URL
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News Flash Five Get the Scoop - PBS Kids
Grades
1 to 4At the time of this review, the "Be a Correspondent" link was not working.
tag(s): writing (315)
In the Classroom
Use this site as an introduction to news articles. Try several versions to see the different types of stories that result. Now shift your news article skills to your choice of topic. Follow the same processes suggested and be sure to return to the reflection piece of your new article. Use this as introduction, and use as a reference while writing your own stories. With the graphics and written language, this site provides instant success for ESL/ELL students. Allow your gifted students to keep this site as a reference for all of their future work. Incorporate all of your newspaper articles into the life of your classroom or school. Add a newspaper piece to your next themed unit. Publish on your website, blog, or in written form. Encourage your extracurricular activities to add newspaper articles to track their latest happenings!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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