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While checking out the RSS feeds from Edutopia, I found some great free downloads! The site does require that you sign up before downloading any materials, but membership is free. The Free Classroom Guides and Downloads for 2011 can be found here: http://www.edutopia.org/classroom-guides-downloads, and includes titles such as Top Ten Tips for Teaching with New Media, Summer Rejuvenation Guide, Top Ten Tips for Assessing Project-Based Learning, as well as many others. So far, I have downloaded and skimmed through Top Ten Tips for Teaching with New Media. It's a 13-page PDF that contains many helpful tips for using media resources in the classroom, complete with websites where free technology tools can be found. I particularly liked the ideas for classroom icebreakers and community building activities. The free download contains enough information to get you started using the new technology tools, but not so much as to be overwhelming. I plan to look over the other downloads as well, and I expect to find many web resources to use throughout the school year.
"Free Classroom Guides and Downloads for 2011." 27 April 2011. Web Edutopia, 21 June 2011. http://www.edutopia.org/classroom-guides-downloads
Having ice breakers in class is very important. I teach Yearbook and Newspaper. With both of those classes haveing students froom different grades, many of the kids do not know each other. It is imperative that a "team-first" atmosphere is created in order for the creation of the publications. Having access online to a set of ice breakers is awesome. Thank you for finding that.
ReplyDeleteAs for the project based learning, it is very important to use rubrics in the assessment. Including well-stated, clearly-written rubrics will guide students and help them have a concept of what they have to do in order to attain a strong grade -- and more importantly, meet the various learning targets.
Great resources, thanks for the links!
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