[LM_NET] HIT: Online Activities

[Kaline Goodrich <kaline369@YAHOO.COM>]

A week ago, I asked for help for my school's computer teacher, who is having to 
find online resources to fill in the gaps created by losing all of the software 
next year that she used on a regular basis.  I had several replies and a few 
requests for a hit.  So, below is all the help I received from the marvelous people 
on this list.  Thinkfinity was mentioned by three different people.  The last one I 
cut and pasted below includes an email that was sent by a librarian to her staff 
about free webtutorials for that site.  I hope it comes through.  Thank you again 
to everyone who took the time to help.  I, and my colleague, appreaciate it.


I like the skills, activites, and recommended websites for K-1 in the CyberSmart 
curriculum here: http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/.  Tell her good luck!

+++++++++++++++++++

We do a list of web sites each month, and then keep archives for each subject. A 
few months ago we did sites for early childhood education - some of these might be 
too young for her needs, but some would be great. We put brief descriptions to help 
find what you're looking for. Here is the URL:
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=104
 
For problem solving, she could look at the Physics (for elementary) sites. I was 
surprised to find that the Curious George site is very good for problem solving 
(you'll see it in there). Also some story problem and mental math sites in the Math 
Practice set, but that might not the kind of problem solving you need.
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=118
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=113
 
 
For projects with other schools (though I haven't updated this one since last year):
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=86
 
We also did one with a list of sites that are good for literacy centers, in which 
there are some good sites for that age group.
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=103

++++++++++++++++++++++++++

This is my son's school's computer lab site. Not pretty but has lots of sites they 
use.

http://mclean.usd259.org/bish/

+++++++++++++++++++

I would go to Thinkfinity.  It is a free educational resource from Verizon. She 
should find all sorts of lesson plans and interactives that she can use in the 
library.  I think it's a great resource and when I'm looking for something I 
usually start there.
I also signed up for their newsletter and receive great information that I pass on 
to the teachers.  It makes me look like I'm on top of things.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Here is my Crestview Kids Page. You are welcome to use it. 
https://crestview.ltschools.org/kids.html

I do want to caution that we are in the process of changing our website so starting 
June 22 the new address will be 
http://crestview.ltschools.org/academics/classroom-connections.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hi,
Someone else mentioned Thinkfinity, and I can't agree more!  Please see below an 
email I sent to my faculty about free webinars this June to show features of 
Thinkfinity.  Great website, and FREE!!  Lesson plans, activities, and they are 
aligned to national (and many states') standards.  High quality stuff!
 
Also, try my district's library catalog at http://www.destiny.rcsdk12.org, then 
select any of the schools (mine is 05 John Williams) for that school's front page, 
usually filled with links to lots of sites.  Everyone's focus is different, but 
it's great to see what other people have found that you can use!
 
  


Free one-hour webinars on Thinkfinity throughout the month of June! See below!

 


 
FREE Training
 

 

 
 Transition into Summer 

with Verizon’s Thinkfinity.org

 

Verizon Thinkfinity is gearing up to train 

1000 Teachers in 1000 Minutes during June 

… and we’d like to count you in! 

 

Verizon Thinkfinity is offering FREE one-hour Educator Webinars every Monday 
through Friday from June 1 through June 26, plus 2 Saturday sessions on June 6 and 
June 20.  These hands-on, interactive sessions will introduce the thousands of 
no-cost resources available for 21st century teaching and learning at 
www.thinkfinity.org. 

 


Sign Up Now

Go to www.thinkfinity.org and click on the FREE TRAINING link from any page.  
Scroll down to Educator Webinars and click on the Register link to view the 
schedule and sign up for a session.

 

Get Credit

Participants can download a certificate of completion for one hour of professional 
development after they fill out a brief end-of-session survey.  They also can 
download the new Thinkfinity "21st Century Kid" poster when they sign in and set up 
their Thinkfinity accounts – all at no charge.  


 

Tell a Friend

Training is more fun with a friend at your side!  Tell your friends and colleagues 
to sign up for a June Educator Webinar and learn about Verizon’s Thinkfinity.org 
together!

Already know about Verizon Thinkfinity?  Help spread the word by forwarding this 
message to others who can benefit from an introduction to the tens of thousands of 
FREE online educational resources available at www.thinkfinity.org.  

 


About Verizon Thinkfinity Professional Development 

 

Verizon Thinkfinity professional development is aligned to the NETS-T 
(the International Society for Technology in Education’s National Educational 
Technology Standards for Teachers).  


Verizon Thinkfinity is a Professional Development Affiliate of the Partnership for 
21st Century Skills.




 

 
THINKFINITY CONTENT PARTNERS

 
 
 
 Thinkfinity.org | One Verizon Way | Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
 Unsubscribe
 
 

Kaline Goodrich, LMS
HES & HMS
Hermon, ME
kaline369@yahoo.com


"The greatest gift is the passion for reading.  It is cheap, it distracts, it 
excites, it gives you a knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind.  It 
is a moral illumination."  (Elizabeth Hardwick)


      

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
  You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
  by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
To change your LM_NET status, you send a message to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu
In the message write EITHER:
1) SIGNOFF LM_NET
2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL
3) SET LM_NET MAIL
4) SET LM_NET DIGEST

 * LM_NET Help & Information: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/
 * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
 * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/join.html
 * LM_NET Supporters: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/category/links/el-announce/

--------------------------------------------------------------------